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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #30 on: March 26, 2011 »
I'm in Newcastle now so I'll pop up for about 6.30 with my 6yr old after we visit the ice house.
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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #31 on: March 26, 2011 »
Think we'll be at the car park about 7, u can meet us there if it suits or youre not familiar with the location of the campsite.

Think I'll have a guinness when I get there too  ;D
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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #32 on: March 26, 2011 »
I usually leave my car there. Think we be there closer to 7.15, anyways ill pm you my number.
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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #33 on: March 26, 2011 »
The fire's lit, jolly rodger is flying, easy to spot from the path
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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #34 on: March 27, 2011 »
Had a great night, weather perfect, nice to meet flip and big e... Saw some bushcraft!  Watched some logs getting chopped!  What more could u want !
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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #35 on: March 27, 2011 »
Forgot about that! 9-11 truth movement was also in full swing!
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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #36 on: March 27, 2011 »
Quote from: flipmeb on March 27, 2011
Steak in a cup  ;)
I think i'll bring a plate next time.
Quote from: MikeD on March 27, 2011
Had a great night, weather perfect, nice to meet flip and big e... Saw some bushcraft!  Watched some logs getting chopped!  What more could u want !
There's just something about the sound of wood getting chopped, you'll have to give it a go next time.
It was great to meet everyone.
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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #37 on: March 27, 2011 »
Wee Hannah really enjoyed the evening and definitely keen to stay overnight next time, nice to meet Big E and flipmeb for the first tme, hopefully i'll be able to stay longer on the next one





Hannah stuggles to get over the slippery log  ;D



the campsite



getting to comfy!



Jonno boiling something (probably his fingers  ::) )


RedLeader looking for his haggis



a long exposure gives some interesting effects



Big E setting up


Haggis and tatties roasting away in the tin foil


Hannah and I went home about 9pm in the dark with only 1 headtorch, which she insisted on wearing  >:( , this made walking the rocky path difficult (she kept looking around while on my shoulders) so we went down the longer but easier granite trail


view of Newcastle from the quarry

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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #38 on: March 27, 2011 »
Some nice pics there Liam, great shot of Newcastle at the end. Looked like you's all had a great time and a brilliant night for it as well
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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #39 on: March 28, 2011 »
Top weekend guys. Was great to meet Eamon and Dave, although I should have known better than to stay up so late, I was completely ruined yesterday.
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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #40 on: March 28, 2011 »
I was a little bit wrecked myself from the late night, but it was a superb camp.

I had great views from the sleeping bag of silvery spears of trees shooting up to glimpses of stars, the blushing pink mist of pre-dawn, and the warm orange of sunrise reaching into the forest.

Added to that, some new gear got christened, the fire was good, and the company was great.
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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #41 on: March 28, 2011 »
Considering the forecast was for no  rain I wish I'd not put the tarp up so I could have woken up seeing the treetops. When do you ever see 0% chance of rain in the Mournes :)

Quote from: twentyclicks on March 28, 2011
I was a little bit wrecked myself from the late night, but it was a superb camp.

I had great views from the sleeping bag of silvery spears of trees shooting up to glimpses of stars, the blushing pink mist of pre-dawn, and the warm orange of sunrise reaching into the forest.

Added to that, some new gear got christened, the fire was good, and the company was great.
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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #42 on: March 28, 2011 »
Quote from: RedLeader on March 28, 2011
Considering the forecast was for no  rain I wish I'd not put the tarp up so I could have woken up seeing the treetops. When do you ever see 0% chance of rain in the Mournes :)

Quote from: twentyclicks on March 28, 2011
I was a little bit wrecked myself from the late night, but it was a superb camp.

I had great views from the sleeping bag of silvery spears of trees shooting up to glimpses of stars, the blushing pink mist of pre-dawn, and the warm orange of sunrise reaching into the forest.

Added to that, some new gear got christened, the fire was good, and the company was great.

When do you want to take the chance in the mournes
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Re: Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11
« Reply #43 on: March 28, 2011 »
Excellent night around the fire guys!  Great to meet new faces (and old ;)) and have a chat and some awesome grub around the fire.  Have to do it again soon! 
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