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Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: RedLeader on September 11, 2013
(http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/images/christmas-camp-2013-large.jpg)

Okay, there's still a few days to go until Xmas but that doesn't mean we can't get our plans in motion. The sooner we can announce a date, the more chance that people can arrange the time needed. For anyone who hasn't been before, this will be the fourth time we've had have a full turkey dinner with all the fixin's up in the Mournes. The more complicated stuff is precooked before and then heated on the fire up there, the more straightforward items are all cooked at the dinner. It's been a fantastic success every year, by far the 3 best camps we've ever had. Obviously it's cold in December so wrap up warm and make sure you have suitable gear for the conditions! It's family friendly and guaranteed to be the best camp cooked meal you've ever had  8)

It will be in Annalong Wood again this year on Saturday 7th December. Further details to follow, any suggestions welcome, just post below.


As ever, everyone needs to read and understand the safety and responsibility notice linked here if they want to attend:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/forum-news-information-and-help/ni-wild-meets-safety-and-responsibilty/ (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/forum-news-information-and-help/ni-wild-meets-safety-and-responsibilty/)
It will be cold and possibly wet and snowy. Definitely make sure you have suitable gear and experience for a night out approaching winter. If anyone wants any advice just PM.

Post below or PM to say you are coming and what you want to bring and you'll get added to the list. If you want to being something not on the list then that's fine, just let us know:

Food items required:
Turkey & StuffingDowser
HamRedleader
Quorn Roast (Vegetarian Option)SpecimenYak
Mashed Potatoes and ChampMoxy
Roast PotatoesSpud
Sweet PotatoAragorn
Chipolatas wrapped in BaconwhyRya
Roast ParsnipsAragorn
SproutsRumblebum
Mushy PeasSpecimenYak
CarrotsGlenn B
GravyDowser
Cranberry SalsaAnnieAnne
Christmas Pudding with Custard and Brandy SauceStepstew
Mince Pies and CreamFourman
Mulled Wine (Number of Bottles)Rich.h / whoRya / Dr Monkfish / Glenn B
PortClairebear
Single MaltBig Dod
Cheese Board and Biscuits for CheeseKayakgirl
Raspberry RufflesAnnieAnne
Christmas Cake SubstituteOisin and Grace

Non food items required:
Christmas Crackers
Christmas decorations
Christmas lightsLandyliam

Attendees
Redleader + 1
Dowser
Aragorn
Clairebear
Matthew
Spud
Rumblebum
AnnieAnne
Kayakgirl
whoRya
Landyliam
RustyMadra
Fourman + 1
Big Dod
Moxy
SpecimanYak
Phil_b
Glenn B + 1
Stepstew
Grace
Oisin
Mourneman

Maybes
DrMonkFish
Wild_camper2013

(http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/images/xmas_coll_2012.jpg)
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Ed on September 11, 2013
Provided my work do (as yet unarranged) is not on that weekend I will be in attendance.
No sweet potato on the list? I could rectify that
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: clairebear on September 11, 2013
i'm on it like a car bonnet, ill bring a bottle of port as it settles the stomach after the feed. 
Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Matthew on September 11, 2013
Ill be there.
Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Spud on September 11, 2013
I'm in, stick me down for the roast potatoes, people seemed to like them last year!
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: RedLeader on September 12, 2013
Me + 1. I'll do ham.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: DrMonkFish on September 12, 2013

I would happily de-lurk myself at this, with a similar proviso as Aragorn that it doesn't class with a yet to be confirmed work do.

I could sort a few bottles of Mulled Wine.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Doctor Who on September 12, 2013
hey, guys put my name down as possible. I won't know guarentee until near the time. I will bring Mince Pies and Cream.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rumblebum on September 12, 2013
I'm in! Stick me down for the sprouts again, sooner or later il be able to make em taste good!
Il bring a bottle or two of wine along as well.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: whoRya on September 12, 2013
Heck yea!  And if my work dinner is on the same night, then I'll wish them well  8)

Chipolatas and bacon for me again would do fine and a wee bottle of team wine.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rich.H on September 12, 2013
Sounds good I'll get the gf to book it off work and both head up. I can knock up a drum of mulled wine easy enough from that list.

Rumblebum try just steaming the prouts for 5 mins then give em a quick fry in garlic butter. It was how I got the gf to eventually eat them.

Whats with these posh chipolatas in bacon??? Isn't xmas normally just pig bigs wrapped in bigger pig bits?
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on September 12, 2013
I'm a maybe.. If I'm not heading over to Lapland to work with Santa and his reindeer I will definitely be there.. Will know better over the next few weeks..
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Ed on September 16, 2013
ok I've just got the date for my xmas do and karinas so I'm in.
I should do the parsnips in addition to the sweet potato. Ill also see if karina can do a big batch of traybakes for afters aswell.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: RedLeader on September 16, 2013
Dude, you're only married a few weeks and you already have the wife in the kitchen making food for your mates  ::)  :P

ok I've just got the date for my xmas do and karinas so I'm in.
I should do the parsnips in addition to the sweet potato. Ill also see if karina can do a big batch of traybakes for afters aswell.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: LandyLiam on September 16, 2013
Quote
Dude, you're only married a few weeks and you already have the wife in the kitchen making food for your mates
So where did the rest of us go wrong  >:(

Put me down for the Christmas Lights (I'll see if I can improve on last year  ;) ) hopefully I'll even get to stay all night again too  :)
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Ed on September 16, 2013
Yep she's good to me that's for sure lol

She made about 2 kilos of them for last weekend for me, had to lug them up commedagh lol so worth it though :)
Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on September 16, 2013
Right I'm a definite!
Cheese board, mixed meats for me
Will also bring mulled wine and crackers
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rusty Madra on September 18, 2013
I'm in there like swim wear! There's so many people on the forum I've often thought: "wow it'd be good to have a chinwag and a beer with them" .... And so many times I've missed camps for one reason or another. Definately going to make this one
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: fourman on September 25, 2013
I ll be there (hopefully) +1 ,
Put me down for the mince pies and cream .
But no more talk of turkey till after Halloween  :o
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Doctor Who on October 14, 2013
I ll be there (hopefully) +1 ,
Put me down for the mince pies and cream .
But no more talk of turkey till after Halloween  :o

if im going, I was going to bring the mince pies and cream, but if you want you can and I will bring christmas cake instead.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: LandyLiam on October 14, 2013
I have the new improved lighting system in my possession now, could be spectacular  ;D , or could be a complete flop  :(  well its as good as it gets for £13.99 and 2xAA batteries  :)  (maybe bring last years lights too just in case  ;) )
Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on November 03, 2013
Bringing another two peeps to the camp..
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Big Dod on November 10, 2013
Sweet.  The saturday after I get home.
So barring bad weather and grounded choppers I should make this.
I'll bring some xmasy stuff.  Xmas Cake, mince pies, a nice single malt if I have time in aberdeen and anything else I can think of.

Looking forward to meeting you all...
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rich.H on November 13, 2013
Just noticed the part about eating earlier in the day on this and wondered if there was any sort of time frame in mind yet?
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Ed on November 13, 2013
Sweet.  The saturday after I get home.
So barring bad weather and grounded choppers I should make this.
I'll bring some xmasy stuff.  Xmas Cake, mince pies, a nice single malt if I have time in aberdeen and anything else I can think of.

Looking forward to meeting you all...


mm single malt.
I'll bring some Laphroaig or Ben Nevis if I have room in my pack.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: whoRya on November 13, 2013
Just noticed the part about eating earlier in the day on this and wondered if there was any sort of time frame in mind yet?

 ??? Hopefully still after dark for the ambience of the lights and fire.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on November 13, 2013
Just noticed the part about eating earlier in the day on this and wondered if there was any sort of time frame in mind yet?

 ??? Hopefully still after dark for the ambience of the lights and fire.

The aim is to be eating around 18:30.  This gives everybody time to get to the campsite and prepare their offerings for the big feast.

It also allows those that are not planning on camping time to drop in for a bite to eat and get themselves back down the hill at a reasonable hour.

My stomach rumbles every time I log into this thread... Roll on Crimbo  :D
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Moxy on November 18, 2013
Providing I'm ok with regards to work (which I'm sure will be fine) I will be attending the Christmas bash this year. Haven't had a chance to get out with you guys yet so why not make this my first overnighter as an NI-Wilder. Very excited, but not as excited as my wife who will get the tv to herself for a whole evening! ;D

Please put me down for mashed potatoes and champ.

Moxy
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Moxy on November 18, 2013
Yep work is fine. I'll be there!

Moxy
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: RedLeader on November 18, 2013
Good call. I was panicking that no-one had lifted the mash mantle yet :)

Providing I'm ok with regards to work (which I'm sure will be fine) I will be attending the Christmas bash this year. Haven't had a chance to get out with you guys yet so why not make this my first overnighter as an NI-Wilder. Very excited, but not as excited as my wife who will get the tv to herself for a whole evening! ;D

Please put me down for mashed potatoes and champ.

Moxy
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Moxy on November 18, 2013
sounds like a great time every year, and I always miss it. Plus sleeping in the woods and xmas dinner are my two favourite things to do- so having them together.... well goes without saying!

Moxy
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: specimanYak on November 18, 2013
Put me down for this, i'll bring the mushy peas and a Quorn Roast for any other veggies attending.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on November 19, 2013
Ho Ho Ho,

I've been through the thread and tidied up the list of attendees and the grub that they are bringing (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/members-only/christmas-dinner-and-camp-2013/msg48253/#msg48253) and it seem we have ourselves a Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings organised.

The only items missing that I can see are as follows:

Carrots
Christmas Pudding with Custard and Brandy Sauce
Christmas Crackers
Christmas Decorations

If anybody would like to claim these then please stick up a post and let it be know.

I must stop coming onto this thread so close to lunchtime... I'm drooling on my laptop here  :D

Dowser
Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on November 21, 2013
Spoke with Anne and she said she will make the ruffles and cranberry salsa
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rumblebum on November 21, 2013
Spoke with Anne and she said she will make the ruffles and cranberry salsa
Did you have a paddle in your hand when she said yes?  ;D
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on November 22, 2013
Ooh er!! lol
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rich.H on November 27, 2013
Going to have to bow out for this one due to work commitments.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on November 27, 2013
Going to have to bow out for this one due to work commitments.

Sorry to hear that Rich.H... There'll be plenty more opportunities to get a night out with us.  Keep an eye out for the Bullseye Bivvy details which is happening on the 18th January.

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Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on November 29, 2013
Can anybody lend me a Sleigh and a Reindeer for next Saturday... Looks like we're gonna get a bit of snow!!!

Click Here for Snow Report (http://www.metcheck.com/UK/14days.asp?zipcode=Newcastle,%20Northern%20Ireland&locationID=58066&lat=54.2&lon=-5.9&findtype=)

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Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: phil_b on November 29, 2013
I am hoping to get a chance to call in next Saturday though I wont be camping. Afraid to put my name down for bringing food in case I cant make it.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on December 02, 2013
I am hoping to get a chance to call in next Saturday though I wont be camping. Afraid to put my name down for bringing food in case I cant make it.

I hope you can make it along.  No need to worry about putting your name down for a food item... Just make sure you bring that camera of yours to take some official Christmas Dinner shots and we'll set you up a plate of grub in return  ;)
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on December 02, 2013
The Turkey and Stuffing Stuff is bought and so begins the 4 day defrosting process in my fridge.

I couldn't find any XXXLarge Turkeys so you'll just have to settle for an XXLarge one instead:

(http://i.imgur.com/TFWtNdE.jpg)

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Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: LandyLiam on December 02, 2013
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Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: RedLeader on December 03, 2013
Genius. Am starving now.

The Turkey and Stuffing Stuff is bought and so begins the 4 day defrosting process in my fridge.

I couldn't find any XXXLarge Turkeys so you'll just have to settle for an XXLarge one instead:

(http://i.imgur.com/TFWtNdE.jpg)

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Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on December 03, 2013
Looking forward to it, although I'm hoping I shake this man flu off before the weekend.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Glenn B on December 03, 2013
Aye go on then me +1 and stick me down for a mountain of roast carrots and a few bottles of wine for mulling purposes. I noticed on a few previous posts mention of mulled wine would it be a good idea to bring a large pot I could sort this or is there someone who already does this as I wouldn't want to cart up a big pot if it wasn't needed.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on December 04, 2013
Aye go on then me +1 and stick me down for a mountain of roast carrots and a few bottles of wine for mulling purposes. I noticed on a few previous posts mention of mulled wine would it be a good idea to bring a large pot I could sort this or is there someone who already does this as I wouldn't want to cart up a big pot if it wasn't needed.  ;D ;D

I knew there would be no way you could resist once you saw the Turkey and Stuffing Stuff in that trolley!!!  It'll be great to have you along.

If your bringing a a few bottles for Mulled Wine then co-ordinate with Rich.h, whoRya and Dr Monkfish with regards to a big pot.  As you say... no point in there being 4 big pots on the hill  :o


Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rusty Madra on December 05, 2013
Finally going to get to the christmas camp this year. See you all there!
Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on December 05, 2013
Yay!!!
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Doctor Who on December 05, 2013
sorry guys I can't make it. :(
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Oisín on December 05, 2013
If it's not too late, could I add Grace and myself to the list?

Christmas cake is a bit over student budget, but I'll bring a substitute none the less.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on December 05, 2013
If it's not too late, could I add Grace and myself to the list?

Christmas cake is a bit over student budget, but I'll bring a substitute none the less.

Never too late Dude and Dudette, I'll add you both to the list.  I feel your pain with regards to budget.  Can't wait to see what a Christmas Cake substitute will be  ;)
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Ed on December 05, 2013
Custard cremes and a tin of beans
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on December 05, 2013
Custard cremes and a tin of beans

Rofl  :D
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: whoRya on December 05, 2013
Custard cremes and a tin of beans
Keep the beans away from Rumblebum!
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Ed on December 05, 2013
Lest he live up to his name.
The hammocks be swaying come saturday night
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: whoRya on December 05, 2013
I'm more concerned that he'd use them as an incendiary device again!

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/8729955120_d72bcebdde_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76526252@N05/8729955120/)
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rumblebum on December 05, 2013
I'm more concerned that he'd use them as an incendiary device again!

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/8729955120_d72bcebdde_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76526252@N05/8729955120/)
Il do it again if your not careful  ;)
Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Spud on December 05, 2013
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gy0HGvCa978
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Glenn B on December 05, 2013
Brilliant "are you sure it will sustain a flame"  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Spud on December 05, 2013
Brilliant "are you sure it will sustain a flame"  ;D ;D

good old vodka margarine, lol  ;D
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Glenn B on December 05, 2013
Fantastic show,  go on I bet your bustin to put clip up of their camping trip. Ha ha ha
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: RedLeader on December 05, 2013
Great stuff guys, more the merrier. A few last thoughts:
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Ed on December 05, 2013
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Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on December 05, 2013
My friends Aidan and Mya are going and are bringing crackers
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: phil_b on December 06, 2013
I had hoped to call in for a couple of hours and meet a few people for the first time but its not going to happen now im afraid. Hope everyone has a good night.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Ed on December 06, 2013
I'm bringing the kettle so bring a spare cup for a brew!
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: RedLeader on December 06, 2013
It's a HAMATHON!

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Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on December 06, 2013
Yum!!
I've just purchased an assortment of cheese and meats..  And a big box of cheese biscuits.. Bring on the festivities!
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Glenn B on December 06, 2013
Looking forward to tomorrow night its gonna be a cracker see you all there...  ;) ;)
Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Spud on December 06, 2013

Looking forward to tomorrow night its gonna be a cracker see you all there...  ;) ;)

"A cracker" I see what you did there!
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on December 07, 2013
I do love a tasty bird... and here she is:

(http://i.imgur.com/QqXIRzk.jpg)

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Things got a bit hectic here tonight, and I only got tucking Tara the Turkey into the oven half an hour ago!!!

Time for a Scotch and Red Bull and a bit of National Lapoon's Christmas Vacation on the telly box... It's gonna be a long night  :-[
Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Spud on December 07, 2013
Haha you aren't the only one dowser! I'm just putting another batch of roasties in now!! What channel is nation lampoons on? Love that movie!
Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Spud on December 07, 2013
Tara's a cracking looking bird btw!!
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on December 07, 2013
Haha you aren't the only one dowser! I'm just putting another batch of roasties in now!! What channel is nation lampoons on? Love that movie!

It was a sneaky download specially for the occasion... Sorry Dude, looks like your stuck with Scrubs  :D
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Spud on December 07, 2013
Haha you aren't the only one dowser! I'm just putting another batch of roasties in now!! What channel is nation lampoons on? Love that movie!

It was a sneaky download specially for the occasion... Sorry Dude, looks like your stuck with Scrubs  :D

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on December 07, 2013
2:19am - Half Way There  ::)

(http://i.imgur.com/u9eDFEw.jpg)
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: clairebear on December 07, 2013
Here that bird has a cracking set of legs on her. 
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: RedLeader on December 07, 2013
Looks cracking mate, can't wait.



2:19am - Half Way There  ::)

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Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rumblebum on December 07, 2013
Folks, I'm sorry but I'm gonna have to pull out of this one.  :(
I've got some sort of Gastric bug and it's wrecked me the past few days.
I've now got a fridge full of Brussels sprouts ::)

Anyway hope you all have a great night, plenty of food and drink, and il look forward to the photos.

RB  ;)
Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on December 07, 2013
Awk no.. Sorry to hear that.. Will miss your sprouts and you this year..
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on December 07, 2013
Folks, I'm sorry but I'm gonna have to pull out of this one.  :(
I've got some sort of Gastric bug and it's wrecked me the past few days.
I've now got a fridge full of Brussels sprouts ::)

Anyway hope you all have a great night, plenty of food and drink, and il look forward to the photos.

RB  ;)

Awwww Nooooo!!! Rumblebums got a Rumbly Bum.  Sorry to hear that dude!!!  Hope it settles soon.

Anybody fancy picking up a couple of bags of sprouts or a Whoopee Cushion???  Christmas dinner just isn't Christmas Dinner without the the side effects of the infamous sprouts  :D



Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Spud on December 07, 2013
Folks, I'm sorry but I'm gonna have to pull out of this one.  :(
I've got some sort of Gastric bug and it's wrecked me the past few days.
I've now got a fridge full of Brussels sprouts ::)

Anyway hope you all have a great night, plenty of food and drink, and il look forward to the photos.

RB  ;)

Shit one mate, was looking forward to those sprouts too!
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: RedLeader on December 07, 2013
Sorry to hear that mate, hope you're feeling better soon. Luckily I hate sprouts, lucky no-one bringing any meat is sick :P



Folks, I'm sorry but I'm gonna have to pull out of this one.  :(
I've got some sort of Gastric bug and it's wrecked me the past few days.
I've now got a fridge full of Brussels sprouts ::)

Anyway hope you all have a great night, plenty of food and drink, and il look forward to the photos.

RB  ;)
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Spud on December 07, 2013
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8lFtzrWfU
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rumblebum on December 07, 2013
Cheers guys (and gals).
Can you keep an eye on Whorya for me, he's pretty hopeless in the outdoors without me. ;D
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on December 07, 2013
I'll pick up a couple of bags of sprouts and a packet of streaky on the way down, unless anybody else wants to claim them.

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Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on December 07, 2013
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Cheese board, meats and biscuits
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: clairebear on December 08, 2013
Cracking camp last night guys, thanks to everyone who brought goodies.  The peanut butter chocolate things were the bees knees.  Only took one picture, too busy eating.  Looking forward to the bullseye bivvi/tent.  And hopefully getting the ni wild bikers on it for a run out. :D
Title: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: clairebear on December 08, 2013
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Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Spud on December 08, 2013
Great night, enjoyed myself immensely, dinner was awesome!
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: specimanYak on December 08, 2013
That was a fantastic night round the campfire, good to meet up with everyone and the spread of food was delicious (that baileys cake was awesome), had a blast.  :)
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on December 08, 2013
Merry Blummin' Christmas NI-Wilders!!!

Well done everybody for the huge huge effort put in to all the food preparation last night.  It was an amazing feast and everything was very very tasty... Even the Brussel Sprouts went down a treat  :D

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Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rumblebum on December 08, 2013
Looks like youse all had a great time folks, well done as there was a look of effort put in.

Next year I'm there!
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: LandyLiam on December 08, 2013
Another amazing camp, and once again everyone (except me  ;D )  outdid themselves preparing an amazing feast, well done, especially to Andy, who not only made the massive turkey, but also became my waiter for the night (maybe he thought I had a stash of reserve alcohol supply for later  ::) )

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start of the long walk to camp

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same light as last year, but not as bright as i was also using the same battery as last year  :(  but there was the addition of the disco ball  :)


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I'm ready for my scrum now Andy

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and some people think wild camping is roughing it  ;D


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and some flaming christmas pud and brandy sauce for dessert


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i even ate the design off the plate


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time to relax by the roaring fire


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just standing round chewing the fat


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and then the peach snappes gets passed around


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then people start going a little weird


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A midnight arrival from Oisin and crew


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a guest appearance from the real santa !

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time for bed with myyyy precioussssss



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the morning after zombies


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all packed up and ready to go home, got some strange looks from the ramblers  ;D





Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rich.H on December 08, 2013
Looks like it was a great night, next year, next year........
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Ed on December 08, 2013
That baileys cake was unbelievable
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: whoRya on December 08, 2013
Top top night.  Great input from everyone and a real feast for the tastebuds.  Nice to meet a few folks for the first time and see oul faces again.

Thanks for sharing the photos, still can't believe a few nutters were sitting about in t-shirts  ;D
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Moxy on December 08, 2013
That was a top night in the woods around the campfire. It was my first time up with everyone and was made to feel more than welcome but maybe they just wanted my mashed potatoes! lol Really couldn't of asked for better weather, better food or better company. It was as the missus would say 'Totes Amaze!'. Looking forward to getting out with people again soon, oh and just to repeat what others have said- that Baileys cake was awesome!!!!!

Moxy
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rumblebum on December 09, 2013
Now, I know that as i am a much loved and respected member of the NI Wild community,  a large piece of this famous Baileys cake has been set aside for me, so that when i am up and feeling right as rain again, il be able to collect my generous portion and can consume it at my own leisure.

Im right in saying this arnt I?

Where do i get my cake?

Would anyone like to buy some sprouts?

 :)
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: whoRya on December 09, 2013
Mate I took a punt and thought since you couldn't be there then it would mean a lot to you to know that I would enjoy your bit.  And I did!  Thanks mate you're a top lad 8)
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Glenn B on December 09, 2013
An absolutely fantastic night around the fire, well deserved back slapping all round the time and effort everyone put in with all the food and drink certainly paid off, from our mulled wine and mixed meats starter into a Christmas diner with all the trimmings followed up with pud and brandy sauce all washed down with a couple of very large tots of port and too many more wee extras to mention oh and that cake lol, all came together along with great company and a chance to meet some wilders I had yet to put the faces to names made it in my book a first class night well done everyone.

Ps its still 2 weeks to Christmas do you think we could have a another go.. ;D


Glenn+Tom.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Glenn B on December 09, 2013
A few pics of the festivities.

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034 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92173554@N04/11290452886/) by Glenn B119 (http://www.flickr.com/people/92173554@N04/), on Flickr

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038 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92173554@N04/11290525823/) by Glenn B119 (http://www.flickr.com/people/92173554@N04/), on Flickr

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021 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92173554@N04/11290462114/) by Glenn B119 (http://www.flickr.com/people/92173554@N04/), on Flickr

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018 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92173554@N04/11290506143/) by Glenn B119 (http://www.flickr.com/people/92173554@N04/), on Flickr

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037 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92173554@N04/11290381425/) by Glenn B119 (http://www.flickr.com/people/92173554@N04/), on Flickr

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036 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92173554@N04/11290499303/) by Glenn B119 (http://www.flickr.com/people/92173554@N04/), on Flickr

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041 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92173554@N04/11290494363/) by Glenn B119 (http://www.flickr.com/people/92173554@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: fourman on December 09, 2013
Each year it gets better .
Yet again we where lucky with the weather .
It all kicks off the xmas season nicely , as soon as you
get that first glass of mulled wine right down to squeezing in
that last mince pie .
Well done to everyone the cooking went like clockwork
and twentyfive plus people fed and watered a four course
dinner round an open fire never fails to amaze me.
All the extras , especially the tasty treats supplied by our new
members just completed the festive feast.
Cheers, and merry xmas :-))
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Oisín on December 10, 2013
I'd like to thank you all for the effort you put in. I'm grateful for the food and company, both were excellent.

Mother Nature even lent a hand with the weather, what more could you ask for. Lovely seeing you all again, even if it was a late arrival.

Thanks for having us.


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Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on October 13, 2014
Hey Guys,
Just wondering if there's any thoughts to dates of when our annual Christmas dinner/camp will be this year..
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rusty Madra on October 14, 2014
Sometime round December? (Rolls about laughing at this cack joke! Lol)
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: fourman on October 14, 2014
How about a wee Halloween camp first ?
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rich.H on October 14, 2014
Hey Guys,
Just wondering if there's any thoughts to dates of when our annual Christmas dinner/camp will be this year..

There's always one, do you work for Tesco's early bird department?
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on October 14, 2014
I've been given dates already for staff Christmas parties, so wanted to make sure I've penciled in an NI Wild one..
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Rich.H on October 14, 2014
Whoever gave you those dates should be strung up, it's against the law to talk about xmas stuff before November.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Kayakgirl on October 14, 2014
I know, I know!! But some folk like to be organised!!
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Dowser on October 15, 2014
How about a wee Halloween camp first ?

We have been talking about organising a wee Halloween Camp hopefully on Halloween weekend itself.  It's been a busy few months for me but things should be a bit calmer once I get this week over me.

We'll get a post up at the start of next week and we can try and get a spooky overnighter arranged.

 
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: Doctor Who on October 22, 2014
same here, I need to know the date of the christmas camp too. so I can give notice to my work .they need at least 5 weeks in the advanced notice to book the holiday.
But because its near christmas, might need to book it even earlier. so If you have any thoughts of a date please let me know asap.

I would also appreciate it, if this years christmas camp be at donard spot. make it fair this year for the people that don't drive. It also would be a bit of a change instead of annalong every year. It's been annalong for the past two christmas camps & halloween camps. this year halloween camp is at annalong, change of scenery at donard forest this year at christmas camp. its suitable for all.
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner and Camp 2013
Post by: DryBag on October 27, 2014
13th December I think there's going to be a group camping at our usual spot in Donard wood.