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Title: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: Kayakgirl on May 25, 2012
Anyone fancy a family camp around those dates? Possibly book Frank's for a NI Wild outing..
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: t18con on May 26, 2012
what or where is "franks"? lol
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: Spud on May 26, 2012
what or where is "franks"? lol

http://www.bloodybridge.com/html/campsites.html
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: cerbera147 on May 27, 2012
I'd be up for this  ;D

Here's a thread from last July's camp

http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2178.0

One of Liam's pics of the morning after  :)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2011/20110702bloodybridgecamp/P1050024Small.jpg)
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: t18con on May 27, 2012
bit too crowded for me!!
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: cerbera147 on May 27, 2012
Good way to meet up with everyone  :)

That was my first NI Wild camp; great if you're bringing kids and for a first time NI Wild camp  ;D
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: Rumblebum on May 27, 2012
So what night are you thinking of then for this? Would monday be a gower?
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: t18con on May 27, 2012
never knew about these campsites, do they get much hassle from the party brigade??
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: Kayakgirl on May 27, 2012
Sunday or Monday is good for me..
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: Kayakgirl on May 27, 2012
never knew about these campsites, do they get much hassle from the party brigade??
Nope as Frank runs a tight ship and will ask the group to leave if they cause any hassle.
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: Kayakgirl on May 28, 2012
Sunday into Monday would be good and then I could maybe do a bouldering session on either day.
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: Rory on May 30, 2012
Partying in camping is fun though?
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: Matthew on May 30, 2012
Either day should suit me.
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: Rory on May 30, 2012
I won't be able to go, not with these exams in the way :/ But if I was I'd have to have music maxed out, love a we bita that now. Then peace it down in the am, and chillax
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: Rumblebum on May 30, 2012
Hmmmm, The only night I could really make would be the Monday, but if the weather dictates its a Sunday camp then go for it and enjoy. Il have to get a beer with ya again. 8)
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: spin on May 30, 2012
I'd be up for this, it will be my first camp with you lot so that should be fun in itself. I was at Meelmore campsite last weekend after a day hiking in the Mounres. Despite farmer Patterson having a good big site there were far too many sunburnt, drunk folk there for my liking though :o. Good thing was, that they all packed up early on Sunday and headed away to stock up on more alcohol (and Aloe Vera too I hope!)
Where exactly is this campsite though??  ;)
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: Kayakgirl on May 30, 2012
Monday would suit me better as I'm working this weekend.. I'll ring Frank tomorrow and see if he can do the needful.
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: t18con on May 31, 2012
I'd be up for this, it will be my first camp with you lot so that should be fun in itself. I was at Meelmore campsite last weekend after a day hiking in the Mounres. Despite farmer Patterson having a good big site there were far too many sunburnt, drunk folk there for my liking though :o. Good thing was, that they all packed up early on Sunday and headed away to stock up on more alcohol (and Aloe Vera too I hope!)
Where exactly is this campsite though??  ;)
if you click on the link, theres arrows on a photograph and a small map
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: Kayakgirl on May 31, 2012
Monday it is!
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: RedLeader on May 31, 2012
I'm working Tuesday but I'm also busy Sunday so I'm screwed all over the place I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: LennyJ1 on May 31, 2012
If this camp is going to be Monday -> Tuesday I may try to come.
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: LandyLiam on May 31, 2012
good chance i'll make an appearance at some point, hopefully all night  :)
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: Rumblebum on May 31, 2012
If this camp is going to be Monday -> Tuesday I may try to come.
Happy days, our numbers are getting bigger. :)
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: Kayakgirl on May 31, 2012
I have just called Frank to let him know we are coming. He has advised that he had a few issues with rowdy folk so he has put a curfew on drinking time which will be 12am. Hopefully that shouldn't be an issue.. Also if it's busy he might have to put us in a field with cattle, again it doesn't bother me.. but just thought I would give you a heads up.
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: RedLeader on May 31, 2012
There's why we need to fight for our right to wild camp. Curfew, what is this, WW2  :o

I have just called Frank to let him know we are coming. He has advised that he had a few issues with rowdy folk so he has put a curfew on drinking time which will be 12am. Hopefully that shouldn't be an issue.. Also if it's busy he might have to put us in a field with cattle, again it doesn't bother me.. but just thought I would give you a heads up.
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 3-5 June
Post by: cerbera147 on May 31, 2012
I'd be up for this, it will be my first camp with you lot so that should be fun in itself. I was at Meelmore campsite last weekend after a day hiking in the Mounres. Despite farmer Patterson having a good big site there were far too many sunburnt, drunk folk there for my liking though :o. Good thing was, that they all packed up early on Sunday and headed away to stock up on more alcohol (and Aloe Vera too I hope!)
Where exactly is this campsite though??  ;)

Stick these in your GPS. You would easily drive past it; I did  ::)

N 54 10.408   W 5 52.463
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: whoRya on May 31, 2012
Ok I'm jealous, getting neither Monday or Tuesday off  :'(
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: Oisín on May 31, 2012
Won't be able to make this unfortunately.

We're lighting a beacon at Shane's Castle with the Scouts for the jubilee!
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: Rumblebum on May 31, 2012
Ok I'm jealous, getting neither Monday or Tuesday off  :'(
[/quote Mucker, you could get up at 7 and go straight to work and leave the tent to me to sort out, common Roders you know it makes sense lol. ;)
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: LandyLiam on May 31, 2012
hear hear, i once camped on bearnagh summit and still made it to work next morning  ;D
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: Kayakgirl on May 31, 2012
Yeah I went to work after the Easter camp.. Man up Whorya
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: twentyclicks on June 03, 2012
Hey guys, my sister is camping at Bloody Bridge tonight and tomorrow. I told her there'd be an NI-wild crew down, so she might hook up with you tomorrow evening. Maybe someone confirmed can PM me their number, I'll pass it on to her so she can find you when she returns from her hike.
Hope it stays dry for y'all!
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: Kayakgirl on June 03, 2012
What time is everyone heading down at?
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: Rumblebum on June 03, 2012
I think il probably be there for around 7 o'clock or so, I havnt been at franks before but I'm  sure il be able to find it. Are we ok to have a small fire lit, I can bring some wood .
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: surfnscenic on June 03, 2012
The entrance to Franks is straight across from the Bloody Bridge car park, directly beside the pedestrian entrance to the Bloody bridge pathway.

While controlled fires are permitted ;D you are not allowed to bring your own wood.   :D  You have to buy it from Frank !!! ;D
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: greensprite on June 04, 2012
I think i can make this camp.  It'll be my first one.  Are there toilets and car parking?  I'll have my 2 young sons with me so want to be prepared.  What is the earliest time to show up?  Hopefully see you all later.  :)
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: Kayakgirl on June 04, 2012
I should be there for about 5..
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: Rumblebum on June 04, 2012
The entrance to Franks is straight across from the Bloody Bridge car park, directly beside the pedestrian entrance to the Bloody bridge pathway.

While controlled fires are permitted ;D you are not allowed to bring your own wood.   :D  You have to buy it from Frank !!! ;D

Cheers surf, are you joining us, I don't think we've met yet.
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: surfnscenic on June 05, 2012

Cheers surf, are you joining us, I don't think we've met yet.

Sorry I was unable to join in this camp.  I am away for a few days in caravan with wife.  I am however planning on getting back into walking again as soon as possible.

I have volunteered for the marshalling at the Mourne Way Marathon this Saturday and look forward to meeting you and indeed any other NI Wild members.

I hope that the camp went well.

regards,

George




Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: greensprite on June 05, 2012
Hi,
It was really nice to meet you all at the camp. Even if my tent was a bit far away from the rest of you  :) I was really impressed with the site so peaceful and scenic and what a stunning evening!  Alas my tent will be drying out in the garage for a bit after this morning.
Hope to see you all soon again.
 8)
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: Kayakgirl on June 05, 2012
It was lovely to meet you and the boys.. Hopefully see you on our next 'Glamp' camp.
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: LandyLiam on June 06, 2012
sorry i couldn't make it out, but had a last minute invite to a beach bbq in donegal, which became my 21st wedding anniversary dinner  ;D
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2012/P1160887Small.jpg)


(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2012/P1160940Small.jpg)
we even had our own jubilee beacon  ::)

did anyone see the one on donard? i only heard about it yesterday, would ahve loved to have been up on the summit for that
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: LandyLiam on June 08, 2012
any pics of the bloody bridge camp?
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: Kayakgirl on June 12, 2012
I took a few on my phone, but nothing too glamourous.
Title: Re: Bank holiday weekend Camp - 4-5 June
Post by: LandyLiam on June 12, 2012
aye rumblybums not very photogenic  ;D