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Title: Leaving for good - To sunnier shores (All Sold Now)
Post by: Big Dod on January 27, 2015

Hi Folks,

I'm off to where the sun never stops shining, unless theres a typhoon :)  ,  and probably wont be back :)

So, if anyones interested.

Alpine green Vango force 10 Vortex 300 in perfect condition    --  £100 (comes with footprint and pegs)

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Commedagh
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And I was toasty inside too :)
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Mountain equipment Helium 3.8 mat  --  £20
Lowe Alpine Kibo 65 rucksack in black  --  £40
Thermarest Z-lite, free to good home, lol...

Leaving next week (Monday 2nd Feb) and might pop back for a day or two now and again.

Thanks for looking,

Best Regards,
George...
Newcastle, County Down.

Title: Re: Leaving for good - To sunnier shores (All Sold Now)
Post by: Big Dod on January 28, 2015

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Thanks for looking but it all gone now, sorry folks.

He's just too fast :)

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I never did get too many runs up the mountain nor meet many board members but I have loved the forum.

Its a brilliant resource for anyone interested in getting out and up into the mournes and I hope it runs for many more years to come.

I'll be back from time to time no doubt.

Theres something very special about waking up just before dawn in a tent on top of a mountain and getting a brew and a couple of sausages going while you watch the sun come up :)

So, best regards to you all.

Stay safe out there and have fun.

Geo...

Title: Re: Leaving for good - To sunnier shores (All Sold Now)
Post by: RedLeader on January 28, 2015

All the best George, enjoy the sun (and typhoons ;))

Title: Re: Leaving for good - To sunnier shores (All Sold Now)
Post by: whoRya on January 28, 2015

Best wishes George for this new chapter in your life.  Feel free to share a cool photo from sunnier climes and use it to gloat, although I think you'll miss the seasons i.e. a good kickin' from the (cold) wind and rain.

Title: Re: Leaving for good - To sunnier shores (All Sold Now)
Post by: LandyLiam on January 28, 2015

Thank you again George, well chuffed with the tent, put it up in the office today! (got a few strange looks but they're fairly used to my quirky ways now) can't wait to get it out in the hills, it's that big I may even let someone sleep in it with me (applications by pm, attractiveness desirable, cooking skills essential, Dowser you're in  8) ) Good luck in your new venture, when you pop home we'll have to get out for a wee dander  :)

Title: Re: Leaving for good - To sunnier shores (All Sold Now)
Post by: Big Dod on January 29, 2015

Thank you, all..

Liam, definitely. 
Nice to put a face to the forum name.
I'll be back sometime brother, for sure.

I was going to keep this thread open til I got over there and eventually found a tent type thing to get a photo with to post here, but I'll just post a new one when I do and close this in a while..
Its probably going to take a while to build up the courage (knowledge) to wild camp out there, lol...

Best Regards,
George...

Title: Re: Leaving for good - To sunnier shores (All Sold Now)
Post by: RedLeader on January 29, 2015

That tent was a hell of a bargain, not surprised to see Liam in first (does the wife know ;)). I was soooo tempted.

Title: Re: Leaving for good - To sunnier shores (All Sold Now)
Post by: LandyLiam on January 29, 2015

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