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Title: New Lad
Post by: watermanpete on September 13, 2011
Hi there

good site, good idea. Belfast based mid40's (aahh) hoping to get a bit more walking and spot of camping done. Born in the shadow of cavehill (well near by) and still would stretch my legs there on a Sunday morning. Hill-walking on/off from my twenties mostly in Peak District with occasional excursions to Lake D and Scotland. Did 4 peaks a few years ago and really enoyed it but things died off again after that but had a few recent jaunts back in the Mournes and hoping to keep the momentum going. Also seems to coincide when read a good mountaineering book or Antartic trek (most recent No Way Down K2)

cheers
Title: Re: New Lad
Post by: surfnscenic on September 13, 2011
Good evening and welcome to NI Wild.  Glad to see another youngster ;D joining the ranks of the "get out plodding again."

Amongst loads of useful advice and guidance you'll get plenty of encouragement to get out on the hills more. :)

Hope you enjoy the trip.

Surfnscenic
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Post by: RedLeader on September 13, 2011
Welcome!
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Post by: LandyLiam on September 13, 2011
welcome to the mid-life crisis forum   :)
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Post by: LennyJ1 on September 13, 2011
Welcome to the forum
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Post by: Paul72 on September 14, 2011
Welcome along old chap!
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Post by: Dollywaggon on September 14, 2011

Greetings. I "was" the Lake D with the occasional trip to the White Peaks !!! Just started "doing" the Mournes last Aug. Now based in N. Tyrone after 38yrs in Rochdale. I think Borrowdale (Keswick) is calling me this Autumn. Vinny.
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Post by: dean1970 on September 14, 2011
yeh there must be something that happens when you turn 40.

get a dog, a pair of boots and a pack and walk up hills
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Post by: Oisín on September 14, 2011
I think all you old folk take to the hills so you dont have to look in the mirror in the morning and see your progressive bald spot.
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Post by: MG1 on September 14, 2011
Welcome dude
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Post by: Oisín on September 14, 2011


O the folly of youth! Just wait, it wont be long and you will be looking in the mirror at your own receding hairline ;)
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By that time, I'll be pushing you all in your wheelchairs up Donard.  :D
Title: Re: New Lad
Post by: VMCC on September 14, 2011
Welcome to the forum!
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Post by: Rumblebum on September 14, 2011
Welcome along Pete.

We will now be holding a wedgie Oisin fun day that we hope to see you at  ;)
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Post by: Spud on September 15, 2011
Welcome to the forum!
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Post by: Oisín on September 15, 2011
A Wedgie day? You really are showing your age with that one. :D Must be old school or something  :P
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Post by: Matthew on September 15, 2011
Welcome buddy