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• NI-Wild Camping Trip: January 23, 2010 - January 24, 2010

[RedLeader]

Too right I spent my last birthday at the top of Slieve Bearnagh looking at a glow stick for fun 

Was that your birthday? If I'd known I'd have hidden a cake for you in Micheals pack (no way I'm carrying an extra 400g birthday or not )

[kendogbaggio]

Have your bday party in Donard Wood

That would be perfect mate, i would come in from the donard wood carpark and carry the beer up all day until you's arrived... wishful thinking tho not to worry im sure there will be plenty more overnight trips in the coming months!

[ulsterwalker]

I'm going to jump in on this as well, Its about time I got back into the hills, its been way too long!

The major kit decision for me will be whether I can be bothered carrying 2kilos of tripod and camera across the hills? Will probably regret carrying it at the time, but will be more annoyed if I don't bring it! Might post my kit list for anyone that's interested later on.

Maybe there should be a blanket invite email to all forum members for the weekend, just in case people don't think they're welcome or if they haven't been on in a long time? If anybody doesn't fancy the walk they could just meet up for the camp at Donard Wood?

[billy backpack]

Good man ........... The more the merrier 

I think the blanket invite is a top idea as I often wonder do people feel that way or are they thinking there's only a small clique of people that meet.

[admin]

I'm going to jump in on this as well, Its about time I got back into the hills, its been way too long!
Maybe there should be a blanket invite email to all forum members for the weekend, just in case people don't think they're welcome or if they haven't been on in a long time? If anybody doesn't fancy the walk they could just meet up for the camp at Donard Wood?

No problems, I'll do this shortly.

[chris]

I'm going to jump in on this as well, Its about time I got back into the hills, its been way too long!

The major kit decision for me will be whether I can be bothered carrying 2kilos of tripod and camera across the hills? Will probably regret carrying it at the time, but will be more annoyed if I don't bring it! Might post my kit list for anyone that's interested later on.

Maybe there should be a blanket invite email to all forum members for the weekend, just in case people don't think they're welcome or if they haven't been on in a long time? If anybody doesn't fancy the walk they could just meet up for the camp at Donard Wood?

I'll be bringing mine, dont let me feel left out!

[Kirth]

If you were wanting to meet up with you guys on the Sunday, what route would you be taking and were would be the best place to meet you.  Thats if ya don't mind a Newbie tagging along.

[chris]

I think we're all headin back to meelmore lodge, if you were able to get to donard forest we could all leave together. Might be easier than tryin to meet you at a grid ref.

[simon]

Ulsterwalker alerted me to this trip and I may be interested in coming along!

[Spark]

I might like to do this also only 2 things anyone able to lend transport, and are there any other ladies going?

[suspectmonkey]

are there any other ladies going?

Katherine is going to come along with me, but she is going to skip the overnight stay in Donard Wood.  Not that she isnt game for it, just we are a bit short on gear for two.  We are planning to leave one car in Newcastle, and then take the other to Meelmore to start the walk.  Then when we get to Donard Wood Kat will walk on back to her car and head home to a warm house, and I will struggle to pitch a new tent   We are planning to do the Meelmore/Hares Gap leg though rather than the Horseshoe so might not be much use!

[suspectmonkey]

Might post my kit list for anyone that's interested later on.

Yes please

[RedLeader]

are there any other ladies going?

Katherine is going to come along with me, but she is going to skip the overnight stay in Donard Wood.  Not that she isnt game for it, just we are a bit short on gear for two.  We are planning to leave one car in Newcastle, and then take the other to Meelmore to start the walk.  Then when we get to Donard Wood Kat will walk on back to her car and head home to a warm house, and I will struggle to pitch a new tent   We are planning to do the Meelmore/Hares Gap leg though rather than the Horseshoe so might not be much use!

Excellent news, the more the merrier! I sent you a PM so we can start to organise the group leaving from Meelmore.

[666_pack]

looks like there will a good turn out for this one. REally looking forward to the weekend now.

[Spark]

are there any other ladies going?

Katherine is going to come along with me, but she is going to skip the overnight stay in Donard Wood.  Not that she isnt game for it, just we are a bit short on gear for two.  We are planning to leave one car in Newcastle, and then take the other to Meelmore to start the walk.  Then when we get to Donard Wood Kat will walk on back to her car and head home to a warm house, and I will struggle to pitch a new tent   We are planning to do the Meelmore/Hares Gap leg though rather than the Horseshoe so might not be much use!

Funny i was gonna ask if it was the same suspectmonkey..!! thats good only have to cadge a lift now..........anyone passing Ballymoney?

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