We're heading for our old stomping ground at Donard Wood this Saturday for a few gentle beers round the fire and in my case, to give the hammock a go. I'm not sure if we'll have any sort of culinary theme this time, probably not, I fancy a big rib eye steak with a bottle of red!
As usual, allcomers welcome! We'll just be trotting up from Donard car park but anyone more energetic can come by whatever route they fancy.
RAGING I have a wedding to go to. SO SO SO annoyed
If I tried to go away so soon after getting back the wife would kill me.
usual working Sat/Sun... though if any Belfastians are heading late/back early I'm up for it.
I'm up for it, I can give you a lift Craig.
Just to note, we'll be heading home promptly Sunday morning for the F1.
Count me in... sirloin and Smash at the ready :D
Raging, I am on a staff training course all day Saturday and Sunday.. :'(
Quote from: MikeD on March 21, 2011, 05:38:48 PM
I'm up for it, I can give you a lift Craig.
Coolio man. Will text you later.
roger :)
I'll have to miss this one guys.
I'll be roughing it in the Bushmills inn this weekend ;D
Quote from: MG1 on March 22, 2011, 10:39:34 AM
I'll be roughing it in the Bushmills inn this weekend ;D
Dear help them ;D
I'll be in Newcastle that night so would only be proper to pop up for a few hours, maybe call you first for any orders from the off license ;)
The last time you did that you ended up coming up like a pack mule :)
Quote from: LandyLiam on March 22, 2011, 11:17:11 PM
I'll be in Newcastle that night so would only be proper to pop up for a few hours, maybe call you first for any orders from the off license ;)
Quote from: suspectmonkey on March 22, 2011, 08:44:04 PM
Quote from: MG1 on March 22, 2011, 10:39:34 AM
I'll be roughing it in the Bushmills inn this weekend ;D
Dear help them ;D
I know!! Its not a good idea giving me a free whiskey tour ;D ;D
All packed for after work tomorrow. Complete luxury this time... thermarest, pillow, stove, hipflask, old man pipe :D
Remember the clocks are going forward, so even less sleep!
Red Leader - are you heading home for the 6am race coverage or the repeat? ;)
I'm going full lux too - hammock and proper camera with tripod incase it's clear for some astrophotography in the evening.
We'll be recording the F1 and aiming to be home as early as we can - media blackout all the way of course!
Quote from: twentyclicks on March 25, 2011, 11:04:36 PM
All packed for after work tomorrow. Complete luxury this time... thermarest, pillow, stove, hipflask, old man pipe :D
Remember the clocks are going forward, so even less sleep!
Red Leader - are you heading home for the 6am race coverage or the repeat? ;)
Are we planning a wee night hike or anything?
Will i bring a chess set, we can have a tournament??! :-\
I wasn't planning either chess or a night hike. You can all fire away tho.
Quote from: MikeD on March 26, 2011, 10:26:43 AM
Are we planning a wee night hike or anything?
Will i bring a chess set, we can have a tournament??! :-\
Roger, are we bringing firelogs or is there plenty of dead wood handy?
Does anyone need to bring an axe or wa !?
I wasn't going to bother with a firelog and just hope there would be enough dead drop wood about. If you could bring an axe it would be handy, saves some effort in the long run.
Quote from: MikeD on March 26, 2011, 10:44:26 AM
Roger, are we bringing firelogs or is there plenty of dead wood handy?
Does anyone need to bring an axe or wa !?
Cool, but i aint got no axe!
Hey i'm going to head down too if ya's don't mind. I recently got a DD Hammock and tarp and a new sleeping bag i'd like to try out. Does anyone fancy doing some bushcrafty stuff? like trying to make a bow drill or something.
Never worry, we'll improvise.
Quote from: MikeD on March 26, 2011, 10:47:47 AM
Cool, but i aint got no axe!
Don't know that we're intending to do anything specifically bushcrafty but we're more than happy to watch you! If you haven't been out before watch for the pirate flag, that'll be us. PM me if you want a mobile number.
QuoteHey i'm going to head down too if ya's don't mind. I recently got a DD Hammock and tarp and a new sleeping bag i'd like to try out. Does anyone fancy doing some bushcrafty stuff? like trying to make a bow drill or something.
cool, :) I've an axe and saw i can bring.
Splendid, that solves that problem. What time are you coming up at?
Quote from: Big E on March 26, 2011, 11:04:06 AM
cool, :) I've an axe and saw i can bring.
Sweet, I dont know any bushcraft or have any knifes or anything, but willing to learn!
I'll head up about 4 or 5 so there's still plenty of sun light to play with.
Quote from: MikeD on March 26, 2011, 11:08:54 AM
Sweet, I dont know any bushcraft or have any knifes or anything, but willing to learn!
lol i've done some spoon carving and i made i knife. I've always wanted to try this making fire with sticks so it will be a first for both of us.
Quote from: flipmeb on March 26, 2011, 02:18:02 PM
Too late to invite myself? Wouldnt mind trying out my new stuff.
Plough on up, more the merrier!
Quote from: flipmeb on March 26, 2011, 04:23:39 PM
About what time you all be there?
We're in the front bar having a pre hike pint so about 40 mins after I finish this stella.
I'm in Newcastle now so I'll pop up for about 6.30 with my 6yr old after we visit the ice house.
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
I usually leave my car there. Think we be there closer to 7.15, anyways ill pm you my number.
The fire's lit, jolly rodger is flying, easy to spot from the path
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 !
Forgot about that! 9-11 truth movement was also in full swing!
Quote from: flipmeb on March 27, 2011, 08:33:50 PM
Steak in a cup ;)
I think i'll bring a plate next time.
Quote from: MikeD on March 27, 2011, 07:41:12 PM
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.
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
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Hannah stuggles to get over the slippery log ;D
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the campsite
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getting to comfy!
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Jonno boiling something (probably his fingers ::) )
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RedLeader looking for his haggis
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a long exposure gives some interesting effects
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Big E setting up
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Haggis and tatties roasting away in the tin foil
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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
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view of Newcastle from the quarry
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
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.
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.
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, 01:14:20 PM
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.
Quote from: RedLeader on March 28, 2011, 02:03:14 PM
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, 01:14:20 PM
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
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!