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Title: Just New
Post by: gardener on September 12, 2011
Hi All,
Just getting back into the outdoors scene after a twenty odd year break, I am based in Belfast and limited to public transport and legs for getting about. My gear is pretty basic at the moment but served me well for a 3 day camp in the Mournes in July. (The camping bug has bit again). I am really tempted to join you on the Chimney Rock camp this weekend but have a commitment on sunday that i may have to keep,but you never know.. Anyway, Looking forward to meeting up with you all in time, sharing a beer or two and learning new skills.

Regards, Paul.
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Post by: Spud on September 12, 2011
welcome to the forum paul!
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Post by: LennyJ1 on September 12, 2011
Welcome to the forum Paul
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Post by: Rumblebum on September 12, 2011
Hi Paul, welcome along. Let us know if you can make it on saturady sure.

Alan.
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Post by: LandyLiam on September 12, 2011
welcome paul, you don't need by any chance need a canoe  ::)
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Post by: Paul72 on September 12, 2011
Welcome Paul (from one to another!)  :)
Title: Re: Just New
Post by: gardener on September 12, 2011
Not at present. Think i have enough to carry!! just into the camping for now, but thanks for the offer. :)
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Post by: whoRya on September 13, 2011
Hi Paul, the grass will be slowing down soon.  Less gardening = more camping!
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Post by: RedLeader on September 13, 2011
Welcome Paul.
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Post by: MG1 on September 13, 2011
Welcome Paul
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Post by: Dowser on September 13, 2011
Quote from: gardener on September 12, 2011
Hi All,
Just getting back into the outdoors scene after a twenty odd year break, I am based in Belfast and limited to public transport and legs for getting about. My gear is pretty basic at the moment but served me well for a 3 day camp in the Mournes in July. (The camping bug has bit again). I am really tempted to join you on the Chimney Rock camp this weekend but have a commitment on sunday that i may have to keep,but you never know.. Anyway, Looking forward to meeting up with you all in time, sharing a beer or two and learning new skills.

Regards, Paul.

Welcome Paul

Good to hear the camping bug has kicked in again.  Don't be worrying about the limited gear.  I joined up about two years ago with next to nothing and now I'm fully equipped.  My advice is don't be shy and use the forum to ask as many questions as you want about gear before buying.  Do your research and you will hopefully get the right stuff that you need first time round.

Hope to see you in the hills soon.

 8)