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Title: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on August 13, 2017
The kids have been asking for a camping trip soon and where better to bring them than Rams Island! Let me know here if you fancy it and a few dates that suit and I'll get a trip organised.
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: torp on August 13, 2017
Yes mate but not sure about the rest of my tribe lol ???
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: RedLeader on August 14, 2017
I'd really like to get our 6 year old over for another camp before the weather gets poor but as ever, my weekends are a bit full at the moment. Any idea what weekends you're thinking of?
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on August 16, 2017
I'm easy, Sept/Oct is fine if it suits everyone. I'm happy to wait a month or so to get a good crowd. Torp, you can look after mine if you want 😆
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: RedLeader on August 16, 2017
Sounds good!

I'm easy, Sept/Oct is fine if it suits everyone. I'm happy to wait a month or so to get a good crowd. Torp, you can look after mine if you want 😆
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: torp on August 16, 2017
Torp, you can look after mine if you want 😆

Heggs I remember the last time with kids sliding down the bank on their butts and covered in mud (NO thanks mate) ;D
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on August 16, 2017
Haha, I never made it to rams last time but that sounds like great fun!!!
On the list for next time: full change of clothes 😉
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: torp on August 16, 2017
Haha, I never made it to rams last time but that sounds like great fun!!!
On the list for next time: full change of clothes 😉

 :D :) ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on August 16, 2017
Hi guys I'd be up for another wee camp sept/Oct would work for me  :) :)
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Post by: Dowser on August 17, 2017
I'd be up for this too, and would be bringing my flock with me.

Dates that should be good for me: 2nd Sept, 16th Sept, 30th Sept, 14th Oct , 28th Oct.  There's a prize if you can spot the pattern lol

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Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on August 29, 2017
Is there anymore thoughts on dates for this, most weekends should be good for me so I'll just go with the flow :)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on August 29, 2017
The 30th Sept, 14th Oct and 28th Oct suit me. Anyone else wanna narrow that down and I'll get it arranged
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on August 29, 2017
Any of those would do me, although the 30th or the 28th would do me better ;D ;D ;D
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The 30th Sept, 14th Oct and 28th Oct suit me. Anyone else wanna narrow that down and I'll get it arranged/quote]
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on August 30, 2017
How about going for the 30th of September then? Get the camp in sooner rather than later.
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Post by: RedLeader on August 30, 2017
30th September should suit me, I'll double check tonight. Should suit Dowser too.
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: torp on August 30, 2017
How about going for the 30th of September then? Get the camp in sooner rather than later.

Suits me also and so do the rest lol ;D
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on August 30, 2017
Sounds good to me  ;)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: RedLeader on August 31, 2017
Sorry guys, I've made a boob, the weekend of the 30th Sep doesn't suit me, apparently I'm already booked to go away somewhere! I'm alright the weekend before and just about any weekend in October except the 14th. Plough on if it still suits everyone else, we can get another camp sorted no probs.
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on September 03, 2017
How about the 28th of October? Gives people plenty of time and we can have it as our Halloween camp. Let me know and I'll get it booked
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Dowser on September 03, 2017
28th sounds like a plan  :)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on September 04, 2017
How about the 28th of October? Gives people plenty of time and we can have it as our Halloween camp. Let me know and I'll get it booked


Great idea,  I'm in  :D :D
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on September 05, 2017
Guys, Michael has said that the boat is coming out of the water in October. It is planned to be back in for the 28th but can't guarantee it. What do you all think?
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Dowser on September 05, 2017
I reckon we let fate decide. If the boats in the water we do Rams, if she's still in dry dock we can head to Annalong or Donard wood for the night instead.

Either way we get a night under the stars  ;)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on September 05, 2017
Its a date lol - The 1st NI Wild Fate Camp! 😆
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Dowser on September 05, 2017
Its a date lol - The 1st NI Wild Fate Camp! 😆

Fate camp, or Fat Camp  ::)

(https://i.imgur.com/UL4K8RZ.png)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: RedLeader on September 05, 2017
FFS, sorry, the 28th doesn't suit me either, forgot I was booked to take the kids away for halloween. October is just a screwup for me. Just crack on anyway and I'll get a date for another camp sorted once I get my life in order.
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on September 05, 2017
Lol - If thats the case will we just stick with the 30th of Sept as planned for rams then follow that up with an Annalong camp early November?
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on September 05, 2017
Two camp sounds better than one lol I'm in  :)  :) :)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on September 08, 2017
I have confirmation - Rams Island is booked for the 30th of September. Let me know who is in and how many plz.
We can do another camp early November at rams/Annalong etc. which can be arranged after.
Everyone happy with that?
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on September 08, 2017
I'm in chum. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Marlowe on September 14, 2017
I would love to join you guys for a trip, however i can't do the 30th September, however i will keep my eyes open for any in October or November!

Marlowe
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on September 15, 2017
Keep your eyes peeled for the Christmas camp, drinks and grub a plenty its a brilliant way to get December off to a bang.
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: torp on September 18, 2017
Heggs stick me down for the 30th of this month please ;)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on September 18, 2017
No problem Torp.

So far then it's:
Glenn
Torp
Heggs +4
No time for anything +1
Dowser + 3

Anyone else wants to go, just post here. I think everyone knows the score with meeting point and cost so I'll just organise the time closer to the 30th.
If anyone has any questions, please ask!
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: No time for anything on September 18, 2017
Put me down for 2, time to introduce my wee one to a night under the stars :)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on September 18, 2017
Good stuff, the more the merrier!
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Dowser on September 19, 2017
I'm still on for this one, and will have three of the kids with me.

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Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on September 19, 2017
Good stuff
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: whoRya on September 20, 2017
Definitely can't make this one, enjoy yourselves folks.
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: No time for anything on September 22, 2017
Hey guys, can someone confirm where we meet up, never been to Rams Island before?

Thanks
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on September 22, 2017
Give Sandy Bay Marina a wee pop on Google maps, we set sail from there  :) :)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: No time for anything on September 24, 2017
Cheers Glenn, I might have another 2 interested as well.  Any idea what time we are looking at leaving and returning?
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on September 24, 2017
Cheers Glenn, I might have another 2 interested as well.  Any idea what time we are looking at leaving and returning?

I think we are heading over around. 2pm and we usually pick a time to return that suits everyone (usually lunchtime) Heggs will be posting more details soon. Cost is usually £10 per adult and a fiver for kids.
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on September 24, 2017
We're looking at 2pm pick up from Sandy bay marina (link below) and it's usually around lunch time when we return.
Just so that everyone knows, it's  £10 for an adult & £5 per child.

Looking forward to it!

Sandy Bay Marina
17 A Shore Road, Lough Neagh, Glenavy BT28 2LQ
https://goo.gl/maps/cpNcHRkRNw62
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on September 24, 2017
Haha, you beat me by mere minutes Glenn 😆 there's the same info twice if anyone wants it then lol
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on September 24, 2017
 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: torp on September 26, 2017
Looking like a wet one :'(
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on September 26, 2017
Yeah mixed forecasts, hopefully the one's that say it's gonna be dry are right and if not sure it'll be a good test for our gear  ;)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on September 27, 2017
Guys, unfortunately Dowser has had to pull out of this one 😕
Regarding the weather, as it stands, the camp is still on. We can keep checking weather reports and decide on Friday if things look a bit too rough. I'm still looking forward to it!!
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: No time for anything on September 28, 2017
Its not looking too good so far, could be another weekend in beside the fire
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on September 29, 2017
Its not looking too good so far, could be another weekend in beside the fire

Aye the campfire :D.
Saturday's forecast is to be dry folks :) :) so who's still up for this?
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: torp on September 29, 2017
ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME and Me ;) ;D
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on September 29, 2017
Try and stop me!! 😀🙌
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on September 29, 2017
Cracker see you shortly before 2pm :D
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: torp on September 29, 2017
Then there was 3 + kids lol
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on September 30, 2017
Can't beat a big pot of stew and banter round the fire on Rams :D
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: torp on October 01, 2017
Another great camp at Rams thanks to Glen & Heggs for the crack and a good camp ;D ;)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on October 01, 2017
Yip was great to be back out again :) :)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: torp on October 01, 2017
Ps Who left that log in the men's room ::) ::) :o :o :-X ;D ;D ;) ;)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on October 01, 2017
Another cracker trip, thanks guys. The kids loved it too.
Haha, the young fellas got the blame for that Torp 😂 well played 👏
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: whoRya on October 03, 2017
Come on lads, where's the photos  :)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Heggs on October 04, 2017
Well, here's a few of my pics........

(https://i.imgur.com/V3xt2a1.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JfmTByp.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/rLO60PS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0FWdNbA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/UzWmA9d.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qCIIOPw.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/XvWv0BF.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: torp on October 04, 2017
(https://i.imgur.com/uQllrJ3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/drnqY3Z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PNwkx6n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sxI9Y6W.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone up for a family trip to Rams Island soon?
Post by: Glenn B on October 04, 2017
Great pics guys I never managed to take any ::)
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Post by: RedLeader on October 04, 2017
Great stuff guys, sorry I missed this one, haven't been out in ages.
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Post by: whoRya on October 04, 2017
Good to see.  Glad the weather worked out well for you.  It's a cool place.