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Following last years success Action Medical Research have invited us to marshall their Iplod event on June 17/18th this year.
http://www.action.org.uk/plod_mourne_mountains (http://www.action.org.uk/plod_mourne_mountains)
Assuming things take the same form as 2010 we will provide 4 teams who will marshall an overnight race on the Friday. The runners start at Tollymore and have to pass through checkpoints at Hares Gap, The Castles, Donard Summit and Bog of Donard. In a nutshell all we need to do is have a gaggle of people at each checkpoint who will check the teams as they pass by. A minibus will drop us at start points with plenty of time to get to our checkpoints by the time the race starts at 11pm. As the last team passes each checkpoint the marshalls can get some sleep with the last team passing the last point by 6am. Then we hike back down to Bloody Bridge car park for 9am where the bus will take us to a BBQ breakfast at Silent Valley. This will be the end of our main element of participation but there is plenty to do through the day if people want to stay and help.
We need a minimum of 8 people but can take as many as want to join in. You need to be fit and equipped enough for a night on the hill in which you will likely not get much sleep.
This is the thread from last year, we had a right laugh plus got to do something for charity:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=387
Update, 12th June 2011
Okay everyone, final details. Firstly, we had some dropouts and had to cancel the Trassey Pens checkpoint.
Spots and people:
Hares Gap : Surfnscenic, Lynda, Matthewrblack, Simon
Comedagh/Donard Style : Fergy, Scribble, Chuck, Big E
Donard Summit: 666_Pack, MikeD
Donard Bog : Redleader, BillyBackpack, Lou, Tim
The arrangements as I understand them are as follows:
* Be at the Burrendale by 7pm Friday (or earlier, it's very important we're not late)
* We'll be bussed to the Trassey/Bloody Bridge car parks
* Hike to checkpoints by 10pm
* Do the event
* Be back at Bloody Bridge car park early Saturday morning to be bussed to Silent Valley for breakfast
* We'll be dropped back at the Burrendale again
Things to remember:
* You'll need to bring a watch of some sort to record timings
* If you don't have basic kit, speak to other people in your team and see who you can share with. Please don't leave this until the night, you wont be allowed into the hills unless you have access to basic kit (sleeping bag, tent/bivvy/bothy bag/tarp, first aid kit, stove, warm clothes, waterproofs, map/compass). Also, obviously pack light.
Update, 15th June 2011
The weather doesn't look great. Wet and a shade windy. Pack warm and bring full wet gear
(http://i.imgur.com/yNjWy.jpg)
More to follow, keep an eye on this thread - feel free to email or PM me with any questions
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Count me in for the moment, Dates dependent.
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im in again!
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is it too soon to put dibs on Donard summit?
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Not at all. Tho you couldn't wait to get off it last year :D
is it too soon to put dibs on Donard summit?
I'm in depending on clearance for takeoff from the wife!
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i'm up for it as long as it doesn't clash with anything (except sleep ;D )
darn, clashes with another camping trip, however it may also be in the mournes, wonder if i can tie them both together ::)
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I'm in too. Don't mind where I go but I did Hare's Gap last year and wouldn't mind a change of scenery. 8)
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Not at all. Tho you couldn't wait to get off it last year :D
is it too soon to put dibs on Donard summit?
I'm in depending on clearance for takeoff from the wife!
I had a real weirdo hang round camp all night......and I'm not talking about mikeD. ;)(sorry mike)
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It does take some dedication to being weird to hit Donard in the middle of the night.
Not at all. Tho you couldn't wait to get off it last year :D
is it too soon to put dibs on Donard summit?
I'm in depending on clearance for takeoff from the wife!
I had a real weirdo hang round camp all night......and I'm not talking about mikeD. ;)(sorry mike)
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yep we had one strange loner type and two guys in pub clothes who "just wanted to see the sun rise". Takes all sort dude!
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I remember some weirdo pushing me up Donard at 3am. He was banging on about cloud inversions if I remember correctly ::)
yep we had one strange loner type and two guys in pub clothes who "just wanted to see the sun rise". Takes all sort dude!
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I remember some weirdo pushing me up Donard at 3am. He was banging on about cloud inversions if I remember correctly ::)
yep we had one strange loner type and two guys in pub clothes who "just wanted to see the sun rise". Takes all sort dude!
nothing like a good cloud inversions. If I ever get a flicr account I have a cracking photo of on I took last year when me and andy bivvi'd on commedagh
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Email it to me and I'll throw it up if you like.
I remember some weirdo pushing me up Donard at 3am. He was banging on about cloud inversions if I remember correctly ::)
yep we had one strange loner type and two guys in pub clothes who "just wanted to see the sun rise". Takes all sort dude!
nothing like a good cloud inversions. If I ever get a flicr account I have a cracking photo of on I took last year when me and andy bivvi'd on commedagh
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Count me in to please :)
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Like the sound of this, not a first aider though. Is that a criteria that is required?
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No need for official first aid. Only thing we'd like is for people to have been out with us at least once before the event.
Like the sound of this, not a first aider though. Is that a criteria that is required?
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Ok I'll try to arrange that, see if I pass the Rambo knife/White Lightning test ;)
I like this Admin character, my "The Stig" before all was revealed.
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Count me in ;D
Missed it last year as I was at a music festival
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Yep count me in!
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Count me and my weirdness in :-\
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Ditto.
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Count me and my weirdness in :-\
not you mate, the strange guy hangin round the summit.
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I'm in again. Don't mind where i am.
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I am in to.
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Don't think will be able to make this :( I'm heading off on my hols that weekend so will hopefully be doing a bit of packing the day of the iPlod! Pity as I missed it last year as well, guess will have to be iPlod 2012 for me ;)
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Can I add my name to the list, what equipment do we need to bring?
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Just whatever kit you need for a night in the hills. You can bring whatever gear you feel suitable but it must contain the basics for safety and you'd need to be able to carry it the length of the Brandy Pad (although that depends on where you are marshalling on the route).
Feel free to PM me with any questions, or post here.
Can I add my name to the list, what equipment do we need to bring?
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This event isn't far away and Action Medical Research want to do a short morning training session on Saturday 21st May at 1030 in the Burrendale. I'll throw a post up later, this is just a heads up.
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Hi All,
Unfortunately I will have to pull out of this. Physio says no to hillwalking :(
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Hi, I had previously said I was interested in doing this too. Unfortunately I've a bit too much on with doing the 4 peaks the weekend before the Iplod and being out for a practice walk with all the 4 peak's team the weekend they are doing the training.
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As Spartan used in another topic:-
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
- Mark Twain.
I'm seriously interested in this so count me in.
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still in!
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I'm still in too ;D
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Yep me too!
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Count me in!!...I would love to help out. I can't attend the training day on the 21st May though. We this be a problem?? My email is lou_anderson84@hotmail.com if you need to get in touch with me. Thanks Lou
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Who's up for a 20 hour shift on Donard? ;)
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Me, I think me and you have a few things to discuss !
(and i'm in for the training day)
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I'm still in
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Hey all.
Im pretty new on here although i joined last year lol. I could be interested in lending a hand though ive never been out walking with you all. Ive been walking in the hills from my DOE days at school, so ive plenty of experience and i have first aid training. If i could be of any use give me a shout as what all is required.
Cheers
Andrew
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I think i'm free these dates so i'll give it ago too.
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Definitely cannot attend the training morning at the Burrendale on the 21st May 2011. If i cant attend this training can I still do the marshaling?? Hope so
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Definitely cannot attend the training morning at the Burrendale on the 21st May 2011. If i cant attend this training can I still do the marshaling?? Hope so
Hey lou, I dont see any reason why you can help, more the merrier.
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Cool thats great Lenny!! Thanks
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that should be can't haelp no can. Sorry.
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Sorry guys, I see you are looking more people for this: I'd be there but for work.
Have fun.
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Sorry guys, I see you are looking more people for this: I'd be there but for work.
Have fun.
Are tiso's having a stall or are you doing photography?
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No idea, but I'll be in the shop at any rate.
Oh, I see - my ambiguous sentence - "I'd be there, except for the fact I have to work in the shop". :-[
Sorry guys, I see you are looking more people for this: I'd be there but for work.
Have fun.
Are tiso's having a stall or are you doing photography?
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Me, I think me and you have a few things to discuss !
(and i'm in for the training day)
Sounds ominous ;)
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I'm still up for this and anyone needing lifted I'm coming from banbridge , pm me if you need lifted from anywhere ;D
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Me and my friend Kyle may be up for this. He's not on the forums but will be speaking to him tonight. I also have a first aid certificate which might help. I haven't been out with you guys before but had a plenty of days up the mournes. I'd also be available on the 21st too,
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I am still good too.
Matthew
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I'm tentatively throwing my hat into the ring - will need to double check I'm free.
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Would be great, haven't seen you in ages.
I'm tentatively throwing my hat into the ring - will need to double check I'm free.
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The folks who did this last year, what gear did you bring and what did you wish you had/had not?
If I have missed this already somewhere in this or last years thread then apologies. ::)
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Just had it confirmed that i'll be camping in Mournes with the Scouts on iplod weekend so i'll not be able to make it (can't do the 21st May either due to another Mourne event) , but i should be near Meelmore on Fri night so might possibly pop up for a visit if anyone gets stationed there.
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Hey guys I'm new on here but volunteering overnight in the Mournes sounds like great craic for a good cause! If ye have room for a little one I'm definately up for it..... although I don't want to be stuck with any 'resident weirdos' ;D
Oh, and if there's any lifts going to the safety training on the 21st I'd welcome a boot to squeeze into!
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Evening all, Saturday is fast approaching and I was wondering what the deal is with lifts. I have to go to work first to see a cricket team but after that, I am free all day. If we need to be there for 10:30, I would need to be leaving 45mins to get to Newcastle. I am presuming the usual suspects will be jumping in the car with me.
If this is the case, text me or post and confirm.
Matthew
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Matthew, I'm travelling from Anahilt, that's between Hillsborough and Ballynahinch so I'll see you folks there.
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Right o. I cant make this traing walk as in Dublin for my Kili reunion. But still up for helping at the iplod.
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OK, I'm changing from a "maybe" to a "yes"!
Not sure about making it to the training on Saturday, but will know more later.
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Hi guys, there's a thread for the training morning at the Burrendale on Saturday morning. Can everyone please post on it if they can go or not so we can let the organisers know.
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2020.0 (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2020.0)
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I still have my hi-viz vest from last year
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Good to meet Chuck, Matthew, George and Lynda at the meeting in the Burrendale today. I have to say, I'm uber chuffed with the free brights and gizmos they were handing out ... worth attending just for those :)
Anyhoo, I think Matthew is going to give everyone else an update on marshalling stations and pairing people up so that each team has at least one person on it who has marshalled before.
I'm happy with any of the stations except the Trassey Track sheep pens. I should be getting a torch/headstrap/camping-shade combo for review and would be bringing it along to use for the event. Hare's Gap would give me the chance to see how it fares in a night walk. I'd also be interested to see what other people think of it.
At most I'll be bringing a tarp for shelter if it turns wet and there is a need to have somewhere relatively dry to make a cup of tea.
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big ish post being typed out
will update in an hour with the main details from earlier.
Matthew
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Chuck, nice to meet up with someone who ironically lives two minutes walk away from me!
Lynda and Simon good to see you also.
Did I miss some freebies this morning or are they to come on the Friday night?
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Afternoon all, just back from the planning meeting and it was good to put two more names to faces.
The bulk of the important information will follow.
• Be at Burrrendale hotel for 6-7 on the Friday night.
• Minibus leaves for Bloody Bridge at 7:30 sharp
• Teams (us) to be in place in the hills no later than 10:00
• In the morning teams sweep through collecting glow sticks and litter
• A greater emphasis on looking after people not medically but giving advice if unwell looking out for signs of fatigue or hypothermia. offering a drink to the cold
• Tollymore is the main venue this year, a change from Silent Valley
• Teams of four at the main check points.
• Detailed check in information I am sure this will be distributed on the day of the event, if not we can disseminate the information.
Kit list.
We are all sensible enough when it comes to this but I will just say that people should check some of the kit lists floating around.
One from Jonno
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=885.0 (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=885.0)
Mine
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1728.0 (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1728.0)
Despite the quite extensive list, things worthy of note would be that people should bring:
• a tent
• OSNI 1:25000 map
• Bivvy bag and 5 foil blankets ( I presume they will be given out)
• Bothy bag if people have them
• Stove, milk, tea, coffee. Don't ask me where the water is coming from
• Personal food stuffs
• Mobile phone.
On the day we will be provided with
• high vis vest
• whistle
• clicker for checking teams in
• clipboard
• marker
• Snacks for teams.
People at the meeting today are required to bring the paperwork with them as it contains some important information. I will photocopy this and give it out to anyone wanting it on the Friday.
That should be the bulk of the information out of the way now.
All that is left to do is to sort out teams. In total five teams are required in the following order
1. Trassey track sheep pen
2. Hares Gap
3. stile on the wall at the castles
4. Donard king of the hill ( three people required)
5. Bog of Donard.
I will post five different team numbers, just copy and paste your name into the thread and it will naturally fill up
Any further organising is probably best undertaken in the individual groups.
Matthew
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Team 1 Trassey Track sheep pen
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Team 2 Hares gap
Matthewrblack
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Team 3 Stile on the wall at the Castles
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Team 4 Donard King of the Hill.
Three members required
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Team 5 Bog of Donard
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Chuck, nice to meet up with someone who ironically lives two minutes walk away from me!
Lynda and Simon good to see you also.
Did I miss some freebies this morning or are they to come on the Friday night?
How did you miss the freebies?!? I'm waiting til it gets a bit darker and then I'm off out to play with mine ... the freebie that is ...
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I missed the free stuff, normally I will stuff the pockets but today I was unaware......SAD FACE.......
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Team 2 Hares gap
Matthewrblack
Simon
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I missed the free stuff, normally I will stuff the pockets but today I was unaware......SAD FACE.......
Another one who missed them! How? It's OK a got a couple, I'll throw one in your direction next time I see you. ;D
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Good to meet you folks...sorry it was a bit quick, should have stuck about for a chat...
Just a couple of things that I took away on top of what Matthew is saying (folks please let me know if I've picked any of this up wrong):
- They really seem to have gone into organisation overdrive, which is good if it turns nasty up there. There's a lot of radioing/texting every time a team checks in or does a King of the Hill.
- If anyone can make it down early on the Friday they could do with some help setting up tents and stuff
- They are also looking for and extra two people to man a check point between noon and late afternoon on the Saturday.
- We meet to register at the Burrendale between 6pm-7pm...but then we need to get over to Tollymore Lower Forest Car Park for 7.30pm because that's were the Minibus is picking us up to take us to the drop point.
- that leads to that they are telling us there is only one drop off point: Bloody Bridge River Car Park, so whoever is in Team 1 (Trassey Track) and Team 2 (Hares Gap), will have to walk the entire length of the Brandy Pad on the Friday night and Saturday morning....kinda wishing I'd stuck around to point out how much of a slog that would be rather than being dropped at the bottom of the Trassey track. Perhaps we can negotiate that with them.
- They are still interested if we can man Donard Summit right through to 6pm on the Saturday for Comms relay.
I'll get the info pack scanned and uploaded on Monday.
(ps. they had to drop the iPlod name....it's now officially called "PLOD - Mourne Mountains")
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Re: Marshalling the Iplod 17/18 June 2011
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Team 2 Hares gap
Matthewrblack
Simon
George aka Surfnscenic
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Team 4 Donard King of the Hill.
Big E
Three members required
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Team 4 Donard King of the Hill.
Three members required
666_Pack
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Alright lads!
I am dissapointed in the lack of freebies I returned home with but got a free tea which is not to be frowned at! Nice to meet yas all, cheers for the lift george.
Can I stick myself down for Hares Gap??? Not a chance of me doing all night and day on Donard!
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Re: Marshalling the Iplod 17/18 June 2011
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Team 2 Hares gap
Matthewrblack
Simon
George aka Surfnscenic
Lynda
Done appropriately, I wouldn't wanna mess with the system!
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whoop whoop team two sorted. Check us out.
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I can join the Donard team
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I would be up for doing either:
Team 3 - stile on the wall at the castles OR
Team 4 - Donard king of the hill
whichever one is available. Preferably would love to join Team 4!!
Cheers Lou
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Hi guys, cheers for gathering the info. Don't worry too much about organising all the teams, we'll divide them all up so that there is a good amount of experience per team with no-one walking further than they want. I'll speak to the organisers and check out the bus situation, it seems quite an ask to drop everyone at Bloody Bridge.
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Team 4 Donard King of the Hill.
Three members required
666_Pack
And Mike D too plz.
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I missed the free stuff, normally I will stuff the pockets but today I was unaware......SAD FACE.......
Actually, there were no freebies - I was just trying to wind up the people who didn't get to the training session! ;D Thought you all might have caught on and joined in ;)
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Team 1 Trassey Track sheep pen
LennyJ1
I will take my car and leave it at the end of the trassey.
PS I was going to do hares gap but full.
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I'll speak to the organisers and check out the bus situation, it seems quite an ask to drop everyone at Bloody Bridge.
you have PM
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whoop whoop team two sorted. Check us out.
I'm thinking we need a team name lads..............
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Couple of other thing I just remembered from the briefing:
- They are going to laying a trail of glow sticks along the route starting at Trassey Track -> Bandy Pad -> Bloody Bridge
- They are going to be attaching high powered lights to the styles at the castles and Bog of Donard to make sure people see them
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for some reason i thought this was happening tonight....so i went and bought supplies and was just about to start packing when i checked the forum to see what time everyone was meeting at and then realised it's not until next month. lol
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Lol. Though now the bags full you may as well get out there and have a night out!
for some reason i thought this was happening tonight....so i went and bought supplies and was just about to start packing when i checked the forum to see what time everyone was meeting at and then realised it's not until next month. lol
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There is an idea, an impromptu overnight could be good.
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Man, I wish. Feels like ages since I've been out.
There is an idea, an impromptu overnight could be good.
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Geat a bag packed lol
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Hi Guys,
I have most of the final information and I will PM everyone today/tomorrow with details and some questions.
Just to note, there will be a drop off to the Trassey and Bloody Bridge on Friday night but only one pick up on Saturday morning from Bloody Bridge (as far as I can tell the bus drivers are also sweeping the route from Trassey across). This means that the groups at the Trassey side of the route will need to walk across the Brandy Pad to Bloody Bridge car park as the last teams pass through.
More info to follow by PM soon.
Also, if anyone else is still interested in marshalling this event there is still time to put your name down. PM me for more info.
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Hello to all you wonderful people who are coming to help us at this year's PLOD in the Mourne Mountains!!!!!! ;D
I'm so impressed with your sense of adventure and I'm delighted you will all be there to support us! Thank you for offering to give up your weekend to give us a hand, and a special thank you to those who also came down for our training day!
I look forward to meeting the rest of you at the event, and just remember I'm a newbie ??? ...so go easy on me!
Sarah
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Hi Guys,
I have most of the final information and I will PM everyone today/tomorrow with details and some questions.
Just to note, there will be a drop off to the Trassey and Bloody Bridge on Friday night but only one pick up on Saturday morning from Bloody Bridge (as far as I can tell the bus drivers are also sweeping the route from Trassey across). This means that the groups at the Trassey side of the route will need to walk across the Brandy Pad to Bloody Bridge car park as the last teams pass through.
More info to follow by PM soon.
Also, if anyone else is still interested in marshalling this event there is still time to put your name down. PM me for more info.
did you PM everyone yet?
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I'll be doing that today/tomorrow.
Hi Guys,
I have most of the final information and I will PM everyone today/tomorrow with details and some questions.
Just to note, there will be a drop off to the Trassey and Bloody Bridge on Friday night but only one pick up on Saturday morning from Bloody Bridge (as far as I can tell the bus drivers are also sweeping the route from Trassey across). This means that the groups at the Trassey side of the route will need to walk across the Brandy Pad to Bloody Bridge car park as the last teams pass through.
More info to follow by PM soon.
Also, if anyone else is still interested in marshalling this event there is still time to put your name down. PM me for more info.
did you PM everyone yet?
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Hello and welcome! I was hoping to make it down early on the Friday to help with set up in Tollymore, but work commitments means that I can't. I might be down late afternoon if you still need a hand.
(PS - I was sat immediately to your left at the training)
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Hello and welcome! I was hoping to make it down early on the Friday to help with set up in Tollymore, but work commitments means that I can't. I might be down late afternoon if you still need a hand.
(PS - I was sat immediately to your left at the training)
Most people who are helping with all the different aspects of set up aren't able to make it down til late afternoon, so if you're game for coming down and helping to set up in Tollymore we will be very glad of the extra pair of hands!
Since you will be participating in the night phase...if you prefer to take your time down and relax a bit after work, as you will be up all night long, don't worry I won't take offence ;D
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Everyone should now have a PM with info and questions. If you could all reply as soon as possible it would be appreciated.
Incase anyone doesn't read between the lines and detect the hint, we need peeps to marshall at the Trassey Pens/Hares gap who are willing to walk the whole pad to Bloody Bridge in the early hours after the event finishes to sweep the route and collect stuff. If you could bear that in mind while answering the "where do you want to marshall" question ::) Obviously, it's quite an ask so don't volunteer unless you're defo game...
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You guys all have a great time - I'm not involved this year (never was going to be, knew that from last year) due to boring stuff like work commitments and all that.
Bit sad to miss the night - but on the other hand, when you lot are all running about the Mournes in the dark, I'll be snuggled up against SWMBO.... ::)
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Guys and girls, I really need replies to the questions I sent by PM so I can get it back to the Plod people. Please answer and send back asap.
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will get on it after work.
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Reply sent.
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I'm still waiting for Tim, Silverback and LennyJ1 to reply to the Iplod questions PM. Once they're in we can get this all organised.
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Sorry I'm out, the person who was going to swap has changed his mind yesterday and have been trying all day to find someone else. sorry gotta work on saturday.
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Hey guys, is there anyone heading from derry city on friday? I'm concerned that the information I was given by translink weeks ago is nonsense ::)... was told there's a bus service direct from here to newcastle but when I was checking the timtable it says I must go to Belfast first ???....
Any suggestions??
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I'm sure someone could grab you on the way down, it's not too far for me if you need.
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I'm sure someone could grab you on the way down, it's not too far for me if you need.
Good man Grand master Black..... My intention is to take a half day Friday then hijack buses/trains/birds to get there... What time are you heading at?
Sure I'll pm you my number and you can text me yer craic!
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Okay everyone, I've updated the first post in this thread with the latest info and teams. It's here:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1739 (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1739)
I also haven't heard from Silverback, if anyone can give him a poke please do. Also, if anyone still wants to join in there's still time.
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....and we don't need to worry about having to man a comms relay point at the top of Donard right through to Saturday afternoon?
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As far as I'm aware this has been sorted. I'll double check.
....and we don't need to worry about having to man a comms relay point at the top of Donard right through to Saturday afternoon?
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....and we don't need to worry about having to man a comms relay point at the top of Donard right through to Saturday afternoon?
The only thing I'll be doing till saturday afternoon is beer, food and possibly if I'm pushed to my limits.... sleep! ;D
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So if we deliver a pizza and a bottle of something alcoholic to the top of Donard you'll be happy enough to stay there then. Sorted. :D
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My reply to that would not be deemed appropriate for this site...... 12"??
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So if I'm reading you right: you are suggesting that Gwen Feck should be stationed on the top of Donard? :)
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Aye, along with DJ Will I Feck....
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Update, 15th June 2011
The weather doesn't look great. Wet and a shade windy. Pack warm and bring full wet gear
(http://i.imgur.com/yNjWy.jpg)
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Will be thinking of you all whilst I'm on the operating table.. Hopefully if this works I'll be back on the hills in no time.. :-\
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Metcheck has a good breakdown of the weather.....
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=bt33&day=2
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=bt33&day=3
Doesn't look too bad.... not a lot of rain.... though .. have to be prepared anyways....
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what time and where do we meet again? :-[
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I'm not sure how mandatory meeting in the burrendale before hand is... as it would suit me to get down to Newcastle around 8ish ..... I was considering just driving down and parking at BB, then in the morning, shooting off home, forgoing the free breakfast.....
But, I'd need someone to pick up my goody bag (hopefully) :)
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As far as I'm aware it's important that people officially check in and check back out again for safety reasons I'm afraid. Plus we need to be at the Burrendale to fill out some paperwork and get final instructions on evac routes etc.
We need to be at the Burrendale for 7pm. It's important to not be late as they need to offload us and free up the minibuses again.
Also, I got an official 'no drinking' instruction so no pre-hike carbs at the Burrendale I'm afraid!
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I was thinking of leaving car at bloody bridge also as I'm finishing work Friday morning then back into work Saturday night so I want my bed asap , I will be going to burrendale first then driving up,
No pre hike drink :-\ will we be getting our bags searched as we leave :D
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Will be thinking of you all whilst I'm on the operating table.. Hopefully if this works I'll be back on the hills in no time.. :-\
Best of luck Shamara, I was actually on the operating table myself yesterday! Thankfully back home now and resting up. We should organise a walking wounded day in the hills soon ;)
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Good luck Shamara.
Do we know if we're going to get a feed at the Burrendale? Last year there was a big old pot of stew to throw down us at the exit briefing took place, but I'm seeing not mention of it this year.
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No stew this year I'm afraid. No word as to why, probably wanting to get us in and out quickly.
Chuck, could you bring your two radios and lend one to one of the other checkpoints? That way we would have enough for one at each checkpoint.
Good luck Shamara.
Do we know if we're going to get a feed at the Burrendale? Last year there was a big old pot of stew to throw down us at the exit briefing took place, but I'm seeing not mention of it this year.
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I take it there will be no problem with me leaving my car at BB as long as I am at the burrendale first , if anyone needs a lift in morning who want to miss out brekkie I will give them a lift back to their cars
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I might take you up on that offer Scribble. If you wanted you could drop your car at BB earlier and I'll drive you back to the Burrendale. Save all the to-ing and fro-ing.
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I suspect that would be okay but anyone leaving early would need to let the organisers know at the Friday night registration.
I take it there will be no problem with me leaving my car at BB as long as I am at the burrendale first , if anyone needs a lift in morning who want to miss out brekkie I will give them a lift back to their cars
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I suspect that would be okay but anyone leaving early would need to let the organisers know at the Friday night registration.
I take it there will be no problem with me leaving my car at BB as long as I am at the burrendale first , if anyone needs a lift in morning who want to miss out brekkie I will give them a lift back to their cars
I won't be leaving till the last contestants go through and help with what ever needs brought back , I will let guys at Burrendale my plans
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I might take you up on that offer Scribble. If you wanted you could drop your car at BB earlier and I'll drive you back to the Burrendale. Save all the to-ing and fro-ing.
Sent you a pm ;)
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You're a scholar and a gent!
Chuck, could you bring your two radios and lend one to one of the other checkpoints? That way we would have enough for one at each checkpoint.
yup, sure.
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Cheers lads, sounds like a plan, give me two weeks to see if this works and then I'm there.
Btw if there is any freebies like a spare tee shirt etc to say that I have been there.. Keep it for me lol..
Hate missing out on these things..
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I've had a slight problem in my plans and won't be able to drive there. Would anyone be able to give me a lift from Ballynahinch direction? Or is the Burrendale within walking distance of Newcastle?
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Do they still need any volunteers for this?
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Technically we have enough but there's no upper limit on numbers if you wanted to help (well as many as we can squeeze in a couple of minibuses!)
Drop me a PM if you're interested - you'd need to have all your own gear suitable for a wet night on the hills.
Do they still need any volunteers for this?
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@Tim - i will be coming from Belfast and will be passing through Ballynahinch on way there. If you are stuck im sure i could help ya out.
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That would be great Lou. Send me a pm to let me know where and when if it still suits.
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It's going to get a bit brutal up there if that storm forecast for between 1pm and 7pm doesn't blow through. Great chance to test out your wet kit.....and to get friendly with your fellow team member if your ten blows down ;D
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/5840156662_d504921785_z.jpg)
Siempre Listo.
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Hope this weather moves on for you or its going to be a (NI) Wild night
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We've had a few pullouts and are a person short so if anyone still wants to join in please let me know. I'll pm and post later with last minute instructions.
Cheers for the help everyone, really appreciated!
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The weather is looking a lot calmer now....
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=bt33
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Yep, might even be pleasant :)
The weather is looking a lot calmer now....
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=bt33
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With our climate I very much doubt it.
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I'm not that bothered. I've a tent that needs testing!
With our climate I very much doubt it.
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We'll be at Hares Gap, Donard/Commedagh saddle, Donard Summit and Bog of Donard. Feel free to drop by for a brew!
I know my following blurb is no use in helping out... I will be in the mournes tonight but I cant help as 'I dont do not sleeping' I would be fit for nothing the rest of the weekend. Although I might see some of you tonight as ATM I plan to head up the Trassey, going to give my micro-tarp a whirl.
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Can anyone get a message to 666 ,he was looking a lift and I sent pm yesterday to him , not sure if he still needs a lift , I can meet him no bother if still needed
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666_Pack has had to bail unfortunately.
Can anyone get a message to 666 ,he was looking a lift and I sent pm yesterday to him , not sure if he still needs a lift , I can meet him no bother if still needed
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666_Pack has had to bail unfortunately.
Can anyone get a message to 666 ,he was looking a lift and I sent pm yesterday to him , not sure if he still needs a lift , I can meet him no bother if still needed
Cheers J , does that mean we will be pulling straws to see who is sitting on Donard tonight ;D
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Typically for NI-Wild there was a list of people who wanted Donard but we needed to spread people around so we'll just move one of them up. Question is which checkpoint drops a person!
666_Pack has had to bail unfortunately.
Can anyone get a message to 666 ,he was looking a lift and I sent pm yesterday to him , not sure if he still needs a lift , I can meet him no bother if still needed
Cheers J , does that mean we will be pulling straws to see who is sitting on Donard tonight ;D
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is no-one at the start of the trassey track? i will be in the area and could have popped up for a cuppa, don't think i'll have time to reach the hares gap, have to get back and make hot chocolate and read ghost stories to the little scouts ;D
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We had to bin the Trassey Pens unfortunately because we didn't have the people. Hares Gap is the first checkpoint. Just jog up ;)
is no-one at the start of the trassey track? i will be in the area and could have popped up for a cuppa, don't think i'll have time to reach the hares gap, have to get back and make hot chocolate and read ghost stories to the little scouts ;D
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I will welcome you with a drop of something to keep you warm ::) tea I mean.....
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very tempting, will see what i can do ;D
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I'll share my soup.... extra chillies added for tonight ;)
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Just arrived in Tollymore and set up caravan where wife will stay tonight with friends. It's wild weather, heavy rain and strong winds. I wish I'd brought my wet suit!
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Just take the caravan up to Hares Gap!
Just arrived in Tollymore and set up caravan where wife will stay tonight with friends. It's wild weather, heavy rain and strong winds. I wish I'd brought my wet suit!
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Guys.. YOu deserve a medal.. Will be thinking of youse whilst I sit beside my fire..
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Shamara, how'd the op go? Hope you're making a steady recovery and getting some TLC. Don't sit too close to that fire!
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It's tomorrow morning.. Eek!! Scary biccies.. But hey hopefully it will do the trick!
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this is another cool feature of metcheck.com, it can try to predict the weather at the top \ bottom of various mountains.....
shows a few degrees colder for the mournes at the peaks....
Mountain Home Page
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOBBIES/mountain.asp (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOBBIES/mountain.asp)
Mournes
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOBBIES/mountain_forecast.asp?arrayNum=333 (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOBBIES/mountain_forecast.asp?arrayNum=333)
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Just take the caravan up to Hares Gap!
Just arrived in Tollymore and set up caravan where wife will stay tonight with friends. It's wild weather, heavy rain and strong winds. I wish I'd brought my wet suit!
George (surfnscenic!) Redleader knows the craic!! Myself and Mathew should be there arount half 6 at the latest.... see yas soon lads! ;)
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Surf, we are in the lower car park..big white tent..come say hello
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Am I the only one still in blummin work!
Surf, we are in the lower car park..big white tent..come say hello
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Im in work till 6 :(
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in to 5 :'(
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See you guys all have a good time...and be safe up there high tonight.
Forecast here is showing things getting better with wind dropping and rain clearing a touch - but more rain tomorrow.
Just finished my tea...and think I might go find a Jamesons to start the weekend with ::)
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So how did it go?
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It was good to get a night out in thd hills with the NI-WILD group and to meet a few new ones , weather was kind to us .
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It went really well. Weather was actually pretty awesome. Some light rain over night but other than that, low winds and sunshine on the walk back down.
The event went really well. No real problems, the marshalling went without a hitch. As usual, it's hard staying up all night.
Well done everyone, job well done!
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Good job guys. Raging i missed this.
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Yup, was a good one, glad we all to have a good time (or put on a brave face at least).
The organisation was a _little_ less 'seat of your pants' compared to last year. Comms guys were much more prepared (even though their radios failed yet again.....and our comms guy got vertigo going up the side of Donard with me and had to stop and sit down a load of times ???)
My thanks to Fergy and Big E for doing all the hard marshalling paperwork on our checkpoint work while I sat by the fire for most time and Scribble cooked steak and onions (hmm..that smell: should be a law against it ;D)
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Well done everyone who took part, to be honest I would be flat out asleep by 2am ;)
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well done people, sorry i couldn't make it up for a quick visit but was busy at the scout camp, i could see hares gap from our campsite on the slievenaman road and popped my head over the hedge a few times hoping to see a trail of headlamps in the hills but didn't see a thing, mayabe i went to bed too early :)
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well done people, sorry i couldn't make it up for a quick visit but was busy at the scout camp, i could see hares gap from our campsite on the slievenaman road and popped my head over the hedge a few times hoping to see a trail of headlamps in the hills but didn't see a thing, mayabe i went to bed too early :)
Hi Liam, shame we didn't see you... And we didn't get the first teams through hares gap till about 2.40 so I'd imagine ylou were snoring away at that point!!
Next year I reckon we make a point of meeting up either before or after... there were too many people I didn't get to meet it was so rushed!!
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It was good to see the Hares Gap Crew as i passed through. Come 11:45 the rain and a really bad bog of a campsite (long story) I wished I had just stayed with them LoL.
Where did you camp?