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[RedLeader]

Sorry, when I mentioned the 4/5 Sep to the wife she reminded me that I told her to find a childminder and I'd taker her out. Think I'm in trouble for not remembering never mind trying to go

I'm good most weeks after that so when does Gareth get back from his hols?

[666_pack]

I'm easy so once a date is set the action is go.

how is the pack weights going?

What about a weigh in at the start of the hike..........just for fun?

[MG1]

I'm back on the 16th and the MMM is te 19th&20th so i could go 26th/27th Sept but could only manage a day trip don't wanna push my luck to much.

[RedLeader]

I'm back on the 16th and the MMM is te 19th&20th so i could go 26th/27th Sept but could only manage a day trip don't wanna push my luck to much.

Hmm. That's pushing us into Nov which would be chilly for a tester lightweight overnighter. Maybe we should pick a date in Sept that the most people can make with a view to doing it again late Sept or early Niov if poss. In the meantime we could try and just schedule a couple of day up/downs as well. I'm keen to do Bernagh still and I'd like to bring the boy too.

I'm hoping for things to be being organised continually where everyone justs makes it when they can.

[MG1]

Guys work you's on with the bivvy nite i've to much on next month for an overnighter but i'm up for any day trips.

[billy backpack]

I'm easy so once a date is set the action is go.

how is the pack weights going?

What about a weigh in at the start of the hike..........just for fun?

Just for fun ........... it sounds a little competative to me so are there going to be rules.
For instance , essentials that must be carried or minimum amounts of whatever ?

[chris]

I'm easy so once a date is set the action is go.

how is the pack weights going?

What about a weigh in at the start of the hike..........just for fun?

Just for fun ........... it sounds a little competative to me so are there going to be rules.
For instance , essentials that must be carried or minimum amounts of whatever ?

I wouldn't imagine so, we're all big boys now! just go with whatever you feel comfortable with. I thought it might be a good idea if it was before the mmm that way we could use it as a kind of proving ground, better to find out early that somethings not right!

[RedLeader]

I'm easy so once a date is set the action is go.

how is the pack weights going?

What about a weigh in at the start of the hike..........just for fun?

Just for fun ........... it sounds a little competative to me so are there going to be rules.
For instance , essentials that must be carried or minimum amounts of whatever ?

Let's not get too carried away You could jog up Bernagh in your underpants wearing flipflops and carrying a few energy bars.... I'm happy with trying to get as light as possible and then we can all compare. If needs be we can settle any competitive needs with arm wrestling

[billy backpack]

Are we any further on with plans or dates ?

I know its a bit tough to get a date that suits everyone so I think we should maybe try to narrow down a month then work on the dates, what does everyone think ?

[666_pack]

alright guys,
Tall Ships are over and done with and the pack can hear the hills calling.
Have we settled on a date yet?

[emmadilemma]

I'm easy so once a date is set the action is go.

how is the pack weights going?

What about a weigh in at the start of the hike..........just for fun?

Just for fun ........... it sounds a little competative to me so are there going to be rules.
For instance , essentials that must be carried or minimum amounts of whatever ?

Let's not get too carried away You could jog up Bernagh in your underpants wearing flipflops and carrying a few energy bars.... I'm happy with trying to get as light as possible and then we can all compare. If needs be we can settle any competitive needs with arm wrestling


Let me get this straight then.....ur all gonna be arm wrestling at the top of bernagh in ur underpants and flip flops???  An theres  me thinkin u were a civilised bunch ...

[RedLeader]

Let me get this straight then.....ur all gonna be arm wrestling at the top of bernagh in ur underpants and flip flops???  An theres  me thinkin u were a civilised bunch ...

Ultralight hiking is a competitive business but flipflops and underpants may be a step too far, I let my manly machismo get the better of me


On a side note, I haven't returned to planning this because dates are so tight with the schools going back. Once it's clearer I think we'll still try and find a suitable September date (and the 4/5 may still suit me, I'll know in a few days). Either way I'm dead keen to both get up Bernagh and do the bivvying!

[Hound of Ulster]

  Wot no hammock?

Would love to go, but depends on dates and whether I can get it off work.

Just got myself a hennessey hammock for a fattergit.........

Shall keep watching.

Hound

[ulsterwalker]

any further progress peeps? I'd defo be up for it, however might be in my tent unless its a perfect night, my lightweight kit don't like the elements much

[RedLeader]

Looks like I'll hopefully be good for the 4 or 5 September again. Who's with me!

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