Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
General => Meets, places, trips and reviews => Topic started by: Rumblebum on September 20, 2012
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What about a wee camp for Halloween then, I'm sure a few of youse could be temted to a bit of grub and a few beers around the campfire, itd probably be a good one for the kids too :o
Atendees:
Rumblebum
LennyJ
Redleader +kid(s)
Dowser
Kayakgirl
TypoOn +kid(s)
Landyliam
whoRya +kid(s)
Fourman +kid(s)
specimenYak
Swifty (+1)
Craigy123
Rusty Madra
FerFal (+kids)
As ever, can everyone read the safety & responsibility notice:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=278.0
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What date are we looking at? The 4th Novemebr?
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Are you hoping for a full moon? Arr Arr Arrroooooo :o
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What date are we looking at? The 4th Novemebr?
The 4th is a Sunday :P
ffs ok the 3rd then ::) :P
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Well I'm easy for the Friday or Saturday, I thought the Friday might have been a bit easier for people as they'd then have the rest of the weekend to themselves.
I'd thought about Annalong wood for this one?
Does anybody know what animal goes Arr Arr Arrrrooooo? 8)
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Well I'm easy for the Friday or Saturday, I thought the Friday might have been a bit easier for people as they'd then have the rest of the weekend to themselves.
I'd thought about Annalong wood for this one?
Does anybody know what animal goes Arr Arr Arrrrooooo? 8)
A Kaaangarroooo
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Annalong Wood is the sensible option, secure parking, little distance to cover, a fair few places to pitch and a load of timber for burning.
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The reason I said Saturday is because in November if you get out of work at 5 it will be pitch black buy 6. If we go on Saturday we could go during the day and fit in some other activity like bushcraft or climbing?
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This is a top idea!
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I could be up for this.
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I'm easy what night it is, should we put it up for a vote then? I'm just aware that when we try to fit in too much then the plans go pear shaped. ::)
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Make it Saturday, we could have a fancy dress party for the wains, apple dunking, candy apples and pumpkin carving..
For the adults, spicy pumpkin soup and lots of spiced apple cider..
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Ok so we'll make it a camp for Saturday 3rd November, all in favour say I !
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Ok so we'll make it a camp for Saturday 3rd November, all in favour say I !
I
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Bollocks.. I'm away in Donegal that weekend.. What about the weekend before?
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Never tried camping before, would love to give this a go. Looking at tents and sleeping bags now. The wife would come too if there was an en-suite and electric!
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Go for it!! Tell her the ensuite is refreshingly outdoors..
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I will probably give it a go myself depending on which weekend it is. Having no kit, I'm going to have to spend a bit of money. What is the easiest food to bring considering I have nothing to cook with?
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It's probably worth throwing in that camping at this sort of time of year can be a bit uncomfortable depending on how cold or wet it is, sometimes a first outing when it's chilly and with new gear can be a bit of a kicking, doubly so if it's a first camp too.
Here's a few kitlist threads from times gone by that might be of interest:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1431.0
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1728.0
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1382
Never tried camping before, would love to give this a go. Looking at tents and sleeping bags now. The wife would come too if there was an en-suite and electric!
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Bollocks.. I'm away in Donegal that weekend.. What about the weekend before?
The weekend before suits me better too.
Ok so we go for the friday or saturday before, 26th or 27th october.
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Saturday as Friday I'm away Ghost hunting at Queen Street Police station.
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Bollocks.. I'm away in Donegal that weekend.. What about the weekend before?
The weekend before suits me better too.
Ok so we go for the friday or saturday before, 26th or 27th october.
I already have permission for Saturday 27th
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Is this just another way of saying you'll be being arrested?
27th is good for me and the nipper. Let's get this badboy planned!
Saturday as Friday I'm away Ghost hunting at Queen Street Police station.
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It wouldn't be the same if I wasn't there..
I'm a good girl, although I'm sure you are all thinking I should have been Locked up a long time ago..
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Looks like you have all settled on the 27th which is good for me. I'm looking forward to this one :D
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Thanks for that. Will have a read through and see what i think.
It's probably worth throwing in that camping at this sort of time of year can be a bit uncomfortable depending on how cold or wet it is, sometimes a first outing when it's chilly and with new gear can be a bit of a kicking, doubly so if it's a first camp too.
Here's a few kitlist threads from times gone by that might be of interest:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1431.0
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1728.0
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1382
Never tried camping before, would love to give this a go. Looking at tents and sleeping bags now. The wife would come too if there was an en-suite and electric!
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That said, don't let me put you off! Throw a few new posts on with questions about specific items of gear, there's no shortage of people around here willing to wax lyrical on their opinions on the best stuff :)
Thanks for that. Will have a read through and see what i think.
It's probably worth throwing in that camping at this sort of time of year can be a bit uncomfortable depending on how cold or wet it is, sometimes a first outing when it's chilly and with new gear can be a bit of a kicking, doubly so if it's a first camp too.
Here's a few kitlist threads from times gone by that might be of interest:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1431.0
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1728.0
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1382
Never tried camping before, would love to give this a go. Looking at tents and sleeping bags now. The wife would come too if there was an en-suite and electric!
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Maybe November is the wrong time of the year for having a first go at this :(
That said, don't let me put you off! Throw a few new posts on with questions about specific items of gear, there's no shortage of people around here willing to wax lyrical on their opinions on the best stuff :)
Thanks for that. Will have a read through and see what i think.
It's probably worth throwing in that camping at this sort of time of year can be a bit uncomfortable depending on how cold or wet it is, sometimes a first outing when it's chilly and with new gear can be a bit of a kicking, doubly so if it's a first camp too.
Here's a few kitlist threads from times gone by that might be of interest:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1431.0
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1728.0
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1382
Never tried camping before, would love to give this a go. Looking at tents and sleeping bags now. The wife would come too if there was an en-suite and electric!
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Think it depends on how comfortable you like life to be :) As long as you're well prepared, year round in NI is totally doable. If this was a summit camp then caution would be sensible but a camp in a forest reasonably close to the car shouldn't be a problem as long as you have plenty of warm, waterproof clothes, a decent tent and warm sleeping bag. My caution is generally more to make sure people don't come out once and put themselves off camping for life because of a "surprise" experience than anything else. After all, loads of us still bivvy at the Xmas dinner :D
Maybe November is the wrong time of the year for having a first go at this :(
That said, don't let me put you off! Throw a few new posts on with questions about specific items of gear, there's no shortage of people around here willing to wax lyrical on their opinions on the best stuff :)
Thanks for that. Will have a read through and see what i think.
It's probably worth throwing in that camping at this sort of time of year can be a bit uncomfortable depending on how cold or wet it is, sometimes a first outing when it's chilly and with new gear can be a bit of a kicking, doubly so if it's a first camp too.
Here's a few kitlist threads from times gone by that might be of interest:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1431.0
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1728.0
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1382
Never tried camping before, would love to give this a go. Looking at tents and sleeping bags now. The wife would come too if there was an en-suite and electric!
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Thats only cus some of you kind find your tents, strong stuff that sloe gin ;) :)
Think it depends on how comfortable you like life to be :) As long as you're well prepared, year round in NI is totally doable. If this was a summit camp then caution would be sensible but a camp in a forest reasonably close to the car shouldn't be a problem as long as you have plenty of warm, waterproof clothes, a decent tent and warm sleeping bag. My caution is generally more to make sure people don't come out once and put themselves off camping for life because of a "surprise" experience than anything else. After all, loads of us still bivvy at the Xmas dinner :D
Maybe November is the wrong time of the year for having a first go at this :(
That said, don't let me put you off! Throw a few new posts on with questions about specific items of gear, there's no shortage of people around here willing to wax lyrical on their opinions on the best stuff :)
Thanks for that. Will have a read through and see what i think.
It's probably worth throwing in that camping at this sort of time of year can be a bit uncomfortable depending on how cold or wet it is, sometimes a first outing when it's chilly and with new gear can be a bit of a kicking, doubly so if it's a first camp too.
Here's a few kitlist threads from times gone by that might be of interest:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1431.0
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1728.0
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1382
Never tried camping before, would love to give this a go. Looking at tents and sleeping bags now. The wife would come too if there was an en-suite and electric!
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Phil_b... Could you send through your Photocomp entry again or let me know when you will be sending it through. The file you sent was corrupt and only half of it opens properly
I had emailed you earlier but not sure if you got it or not.
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I've editted the title to reflect the date (assuming its been finalised) I can't make that date myself, so hopefully i'll be there ;) any location decided?
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This is confusing me. I'm looking forward to having a beer with you while you're not there :D
I've editted the title to reflect the date (assuming its been finalised) I can't make that date myself, so hopefully i'll be there ;) any location decided?
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I've editted the title to reflect the date (assuming its been finalised) I can't make that date myself, so hopefully i'll be there ;) any location decided?
In other words he's like a woman always changing his mind at the last minute.
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If i say i'm going, something else will get in the way, thats the way life seems to work for me, so i'm not going, and please keep me a seat ;D
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Sorry lads, I can't make the date. I have a wedding to attend that day and night.
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I'm in. Though I'd like to do something Halloween themed. Not sure what though. Climbing at night at Halloween sounds like the start of a horror movie, I'll be avoiding that :P
I initially thought I would be up sort of late, but now it looks like I could be up earlier. I'm going to have the kids (unless the weather is terrible) so was thinking about doing something that might keep them occupied.
I really like the idea of a little climbing or something but one of them is to small ATM so was thinking something bushcrafty.
Does anyone fancy doing something? We could do firelighting, shelter building etc.
Ideas welcome
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On either the saturday or sunday im gonna take my nephew into Pershy Beshe cave for a crawl, granted he might not want to go the whole way but he likes the exploring.
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I could be up for some bushcraft. but I may take my rock boots to go do some bouldering.
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I'm willing to bring out the youth worker in me and organise some Halloween games, we could have a fancy dress party for the kids.. Dave are you bringing the youngest already?? Lol
Please note.. If adults wish to dress up I would like to request that they refrain from dressing as Freddy Kruger, Michael, jeepers creepers, slender man, chainsaw massacre, scream, or that dude from Saw.. Oh and any type of clown.. Muchos
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I'm willing to bring out the youth worker in me and organise some Halloween games, we could have a fancy dress party for the kids.. Dave are you bringing the youngest already?? Lol
Please note.. If adults wish to dress up I would like to request that they refrain from dressing as Freddy Kruger, Michael, jeepers creepers, slender man, chainsaw massacre, scream, or that dude from Saw.. Oh and any type of clown.. Muchos
So none of this then :o
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:D
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Yeah something like that.. to be honest I'm only thinking of the kids.. But if we come across Slenderman we are Friar Tucked!!
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Lets face it, Annalong wood is not the best place for kids or pitching tents, It full of s**t everywere. and it so far out of the way, Only good if you got a car, We dont all drive. I think donard woods is a much better place for this as there is more flat ground and easyer to get to for some people. Just my two cents.
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Donard Wood is hard to get to for smaller children, more complicated to get to in the dark, just as messy as Annalong and we can't be sure if we light a fire that someone wont come and make us put it out. Annalong Wood on the other hand is easy to get to both during the day and at night for all ages, doesn't have firelighting issues and when we were up last Spud had a really good clear around and carried all the rubbish down so it's nowhere near as littered. It is bumpier for tents but it's a sizeable forest, I can't imagine we wont get everyone pitched okay.
It is a bit further out the coast road but it's a small price to pay for all the benefits. I'm sure with all the people going someone could squeeze you into a car.
Lets face it, Annalong wood is not the best place for kids or pitching tents, It full of s**t everywere. and it so far out of the way, Only good if you got a car, We dont all drive. I think donard woods is a much better place for this as there is more flat ground and easyer to get to for some people. Just my two cents.
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I'm going to try to get to this one with one of the kids. The change of location is part of the attraction.
Re the full of .... comment, are we talking human or animal?
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Donard Wood is hard to get to for smaller children, more complicated to get to in the dark, just as messy as Annalong and we can't be sure if we light a fire that someone wont come and make us put it out. Annalong Wood on the other hand is easy to get to both during the day and at night for all ages, doesn't have firelighting issues and when we were up last Spud had a really good clear around and carried all the rubbish down so it's nowhere near as littered. It is bumpier for tents but it's a sizeable forest, I can't imagine we wont get everyone pitched okay.
It is a bit further out the coast road but it's a small price to pay for all the benefits. I'm sure with all the people going someone could squeeze you into a car.
Lets face it, Annalong wood is not the best place for kids or pitching tents, It full of s**t everywere. and it so far out of the way, Only good if you got a car, We dont all drive. I think donard woods is a much better place for this as there is more flat ground and easyer to get to for some people. Just my two cents.
I liked annalong woods, Don't get me wrong, Just not best for tents. When I said S**T I was not talking about rubbish, There is sheep poo everywere.
But I will be getting a bivy, So that should sort my problem out.
I will try and make it this camp.
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i ll hopefully make this one weather permiting as im bringing a couple of kids this time (might need a larger tent)
A best in show pumpkin contest might be fun for the kids .
i was up at percy byshee caves recently and either in the morning or early evening we cud take the kids up for a halloween geo cache and if someone was to conceal themselves beforehand inside it might give them a halloween scare ,or is that just mean? :P
if not a few sparklers and candy apples might just be good!
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Wow, just realised it's been a really long time since i've been on the site and even longer since i've camped out. I'd be up for Annalog Wood, having never camped there and i'm itching to get out somewhere. I'd be up for some bushcrafty stuff earlier in the day, been wanting to make an A-frame chair for a while. I don't drive so getting there is the only problem for me so if i could cadge a lift from Belfast from someone it would be much appreciated. :)
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Hi All,
I joined the site a while ago & have been a little shy up to now. However I couldn't resist the halloween camp. I love camping & the thought of meeting like minded people for a beer & a campfire was just the ticket to get me chatting. Are there any deffo arrangements yet? Please let me know dates & times.
Many thanks
Swifty :)
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It is indeed.. Looking forward to meeting up.
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Hi All,
I joined the site a while ago & have been a little shy up to now. However I couldn't resist the halloween camp. I love camping & the thought of meeting like minded people for a beer & a campfire was just the ticket to get me chatting. Are there any deffo arrangements yet? Please let me know dates & times.
Many thanks
Swifty :)
Hi Swifty, youl probably find that the Halloween plans will get firmed up more the week before the camp, any suggestions that you have feel free to through them in.
I think if we are all arriving at different times then it might be best to just cook our own food rather than try to do it as a group, but then again I could be wrong ;)
It's a really good opportunity to meet the gang and have a little night under the stars.
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Rumblebum, I can personally show you the places NOT to go in Percy, speaking from experience. I think the stuntman will be making an appearance at this camp, I've been AWOL for too long. I dont think I've ever been in Annalong wood so it will be new for me plus a good catch up is in order. Looking forward.
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Rumblebum, I can personally show you the places NOT to go in Percy, speaking from experience. I think the stuntman will be making an appearance at this camp, I've been AWOL for too long. I dont think I've ever been in Annalong wood so it will be new for me plus a good catch up is in order. Looking forward.
Hi Craigy, yeah mate that would be a great help, I think if I lost my wee nephew in a cave, my sister may be a little miffed.
I think there's a few of us that are up for this.
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Yeah definately up for the camp.... had an idea that it'd be fun to dress up like / impersonate eachother? .... even for the 1st hour anyway until everyone works out who has come as who... I may go as Mourneman! ;D ;D ;D
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It could be pretty funny taking the hand out of all our NI-Wild buddies.... ;)
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Thanks, Karma I'll have a read of all new posts in search of some info. I'll bring my fella Eddie along with me he loves the great outdoors & will be much better at bushcraft than me. I look forward to meeting you all then :)
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Hi Kayak Girl,
sounds like fun, I will keep checking posts for more details. Looking forward to meeting you all.
Swifty (Ann)
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Wonder if my skin is still on the roof of the cave. I think I've been in every possible bit of that cave now, even the bits you really shouldn't be in. I had to get pulled back out by the feet on one part :-[ but i guess that means I'm qualified to show where you can go. How old is you nephew? I hope it stays dry for this.
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Wonder if my skin is still on the roof of the cave. I think I've been in every possible bit of that cave now, even the bits you really shouldn't be in. I had to get pulled back out by the feet on one part :-[ but i guess that means I'm qualified to show where you can go. How old is you nephew? I hope it stays dry for this.
Yeah mate fingers crossed we get a good night for it.
Wee Jonnys 11 or 12 and he's bustin a gut to get to this camp, I'm wondering should we so the caving in the Saturday before we stay at Annalong wood, what does everyone else think?
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Let's get this badboy firmed up. A list of those going has been appended to the first post (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3657).
We need to clarify:
1) Who's going
2) Who's bringing kids & what age
3) What halloween type stuff are we actually going to do
It's only a few days away, everyone please reply with confirmation that you're going plus answers to questions above and suggestions on halloween child friendly hijinks we can be getting up to.
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I'm going might be bringing a friend although not confirmed yet. I plan to make dough sticks with the kids and plan to cook them on the fire.
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I'm going might be bringing a friend although not confirmed yet. I plan to make doe sticks with the kids and plan to cook them on the fire.
What's a doe stick..? I would love to say it sounds fun and yummy but Google has returned with nowt :'(
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Itl be me and my newphew Jonny whos 11 or 12.
I was gonna bring up some mashmallows and a few sparklers. we will probably just cook our own dinner up there. im gonna take him into Pershy bischee cave for a bit of exploring but also thought id maybe try and bring up a rope to make them a swing or something?
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It's dough on a kebab stick. I was shown how to make them at the weekend.. It wasn't just about staying at the Radison.
Self raising flour and water and salt
Kebab sticks soaked in water
Raisins, chocolate, cranberries, cinnamon, sugar.
Mix flour with Water and a pinch of salt in a bowl until you get a dough consistancy(add filling) roll into long thin sausage shapes and wrap round the kebab stick and then place close to the fire and cook whilst occasionally turning them. They take about ten mins to cook.
Great for both adults and kids and depending on the filling you can have them sweet or savoury.
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It's doe on a kebab stick.
Ahh... Dough. Get you now :D
Yummy
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Apologies for my spelling lol..
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Yeah I thought I'd carry on with the theme of deer jokes.
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This is Bannock and is delicious. I can highly recommend adding a good dash of Southern Comfort, maybe not for the kids though :)
It's dough on a kebab stick. I was shown how to make them at the weekend.. It wasn't just about staying at the Radison.
Self raising flour and water and salt
Kebab sticks soaked in water
Raisins, chocolate, cranberries, cinnamon, sugar.
Mix flour with Water and a pinch of salt in a bowl until you get a dough consistancy(add filling) roll into long thin sausage shapes and wrap round the kebab stick and then place close to the fire and cook whilst occasionally turning them. They take about ten mins to cook.
Great for both adults and kids and depending on the filling you can have them sweet or savoury.
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I'm thinking of trying to get down a shade earlier than usual on Saturday to have a bit of a clear around while it's still light if anyone wants to lend a hand.
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I'm thinking of trying to get down a shade earlier than usual on Saturday to have a bit of a clear around while it's still light if anyone wants to lend a hand.
my advice would be to bring a small shovel, we lifted pretty much all the big stuff that we could see, really just smaller pieces of glass and sheep cr*p left up there, also there is a good amount of fallen trees, so someone should bring a bowsaw, im looking to make this camp, but not 100% certain re work etc yet! :(
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I'm thinking of trying to get down a shade earlier than usual on Saturday to have a bit of a clear around while it's still light if anyone wants to lend a hand.
I'd be up for heading down earlier and lending a hand clearing up if i could ask you for a lift there, really want to make the camp but transport is my only problem. It would just be me and a largish backpack. :)
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I'm going for sure, might be a tad zombified though. I've a 12 hour stay away on the friday night, 8pm to 8am with my youth club, so a few hours kip in the morning and then pack the kit. Is anyone bringing a hammock/shelter? I'd love to try one before I fork out to buy one. Should I bring my halloween mask? Its a bit freaky...
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Should I bring my halloween mask? Its a bit freaky...
Is it the one you wore on the Moyle Way walk?................<runs for cover> ;)
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The apples hanging from a branch (or a walking pole) is what I'd thought of too.
I'll be there with a 7 year old. No idea what time we are heading down just yet, will probably do something with the rest of the family around home before heading. So late afternoon at the earliest.
Sounds like it is going to be cold.
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I'm thinking of trying to get down a shade earlier than usual on Saturday to have a bit of a clear around while it's still light if anyone wants to lend a hand.
I'd be up for heading down earlier and lending a hand clearing up if i could ask you for a lift there, really want to make the camp but transport is my only problem. It would just be me and a largish backpack. :)
Where do you live as I could pick you up on the way?
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Can I suggest that we tie up Lenny, and let the kids beat him with sticks?
It's just a thought ;) 8)
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Well i hope to make this camp,we discovered a burst pipe in the house yesterday & I'll have to sort things out at home first,this is also not made easy by the fact that my daughter is using my camping gear ;D this weekend for her D.O.E.
That said,you never know,i found my old tent & stove so there's hope ;D & yes i do have a second head-torch :o
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sorry I can't make this, you may take my name of the list.
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....well if Dr Who isn't busy saving the world then who could we rely on ;)
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Can I suggest that we tie up Lenny, and let the kids beat him with sticks?
It's just a thought ;) 8)
I will do that as long as every time a kid hits me I get to boot there parent (or Guardian) in the balls ;)
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Lenny could you bring the stove and pots for me?
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Yeah Sure.
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Please count me in, myself + wife and two kids, 4 and 10
At what time are people meeting there, give or take? Anything in particualr we should take.
Dude, yes, I'll take the PP and glycol to start a fire.
FerFAL
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I'd say that il be there for around half four, then Itl be pitch the tent, gather some wood and do a bit of exploring before it gets too dark.
No ones allowed to drop out, noooo one !!!!!
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I would have loved to have made this cut unfortunately can't. I had planned to go up first thing on Sunday morning to meet everyone instead but that can't be done now either. Disappointed. :(
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Update: its Just my son and I, my wife and youngest son arent coming.
FerFAL
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My costume is not out on loan so i'll not be dressing up, though I'm scarey enough I think. I no longer have to do a 12 hour sleep over the night before so I'll be in better form for this. Really looking forward now. Its been too long.Anyone heading down earlier than 4?
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I'll be down with a few others at around 8.15 pm ;D
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Please count me in, myself + wife and two kids, 4 and 10
At what time are people meeting there, give or take? Anything in particualr we should take.
Dude, yes, I'll take the PP and glycol to start a fire.
FerFAL
PP and glycol, what's that? Usually some paper and kindling is more than enough.
My costume is not out on loan so i'll not be dressing up, though I'm scarey enough I think. I no longer have to do a 12 hour sleep over the night before so I'll be in better form for this. Really looking forward now. Its been too long.Anyone heading down earlier than 4?
I would hope to be down around lunch or so for a bit of a tidy.
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I didn't realise, that's a cracking idea. Can I please play too 8)
Please count me in, myself + wife and two kids, 4 and 10
At what time are people meeting there, give or take? Anything in particualr we should take.
Dude, yes, I'll take the PP and glycol to start a fire.
FerFAL
PP and glycol, what's that? Usually some paper and kindling is more than enough.
When I was thinking of things to entertain, I thought about fire lighting and asked FerFal to bring (If he was coming) the stuff to start a chemical fire as a demo.
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I'll be down about half four to pitch the tent then go for a wee explore.
I'll bring the Sodium and Potassium to wing in a pot of water for a bit of entertainment, short-lived entertainment .... or maybe marshmallows, depends what Asda have.
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Been watching them myself as I lie on the seatee with a few broken toes.. :(
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I stubbed my toes on a box in the house last night and have been in complete agony since.. Tramadol doesn't even work. Went to the hospital today and they told me I have fractured them. I'm still determined to go tomorrow night, I just might need a hand walking up to the camp site.
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I stubbed my toes on a box in the house last night and have been in complete agony since.. Tramadol doesn't even work. Went to the hospital today and they told me I have fractured them. I'm still determined to go tomorrow night, I just might need a hand walking up to the camp site.
Meet me at the carpark at 3.30 and I will give you a hand ;)
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Cheers Lenny!!
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New tent arrived today, so gonna give it its first outing tomorrow night! ;D
Will be a long day in work tomorrow! :(
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I can't for the life of me find sparklers anywhere. If anyone can get some or point me in the right direction give me a call.
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I can't for the life of me find sparklers anywhere. If anyone can get some or point me in the right direction give me a call.
Discount store next to pound strecher on Castle street have some.
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I can't for the life of me find sparklers anywhere. If anyone can get some or point me in the right direction give me a call.
You'll get some in 'Around a pound' on Newcastle main street on the right hand side, or the other little discount shop further down :)
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mournes looking glorious on my way to work this morning, great day to be up there! roll on later!! ;D
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Ed & myself will be having dinner :-X after which we will be joining you's at the camp.
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Hi All,
As much as my heart and head wants to go to this camp.. My poor bruised toes are saying other things.. I'm still in pain and had to succumb to taking pain relief which knocked me for six and is why I'm only replying now..
Hope you's have a fab time round the camp fire.. Enjoy the fine weather and hopefully I will see you soon x
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This is maybe a dumb question...but where in in annalong wood are we camping? Has anyone a grid ref?
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Haven't a gr craigy but its easy to find, up carrick little track til nearly the end of annalong wood, a stile on the right before u get to the river
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There's a pic of the map on this post
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3663.30
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Good to meet some new folk last night,no photo's from me guy's,my daughter was camping on slieve Meelmore last night & had my camera ???,also big thanks to the lady at Carrick Plant who welcomed us back to the carpark this morning with a tray of hot tea :-*
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Wasn't able to attend last night but managed to join the crew for breakfast this morning :)
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a miserable misty morning
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passed a few early morning cavers (ferfal, typoon & kids)
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nothing quite like comong home to warm fire :)
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after hanging about til the last happy campre left i continued on towards douglas crag for a geocache
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view of the campsite from the crag, you can still see the orange glow of the fire ::)
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nice wee erratic stone at the top
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and a lovely wee bivvy spot behind it :)
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view of blue lough and percy bysshe, i was amazed at how grey the ground bewtween the two looked
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view of binnian lough
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passed by the campsite on the way back, i hope someone put that fire out before they left :o
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Great wee camp, great to catch up with some old faces and meet some new ones, new tent and mat got their first outing, and were a great success!
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There was a great turn-out at the camp and it's a fantastic spot to pitch up, good to see so many folks enjoying it. Cheers to RedLeader and Pete for the lift and company. :)
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There was a great turn-out at the camp and it's a fantastic spot to pitch up, good to see so many folks enjoying it. Cheers to RedLeader and Pete for the lift and company. :)
If I PM you my email address could you send me that song you were playing, the one with the epic riff?
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we had a great time also ,it was Leah 's first camp with the ni wilders,bit of a wet one in the morning and the kids didnt get up to the caves but will save that trip for another day.
Found an Alpkit frying pan in the fireplace just outside my tent asked around and some of the boys think it might be tyhoon's ,if so pm me im in Bangor so shud be able able to get it back to you .
c u all at the xmas camp ,if not b 4.
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yip in the fireplace in front of my tent give me a shout and i ll get it over to you
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Splendid camp guys, great to see so many young kids braving the October weather, hope they all had a ball!
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Some pics I took on my phone
Gratuitous steak shot
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late night fry up ;D
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new tent
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packing up camp next morning
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the misty mournes
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it worked for my cider too
are you sure that wasn't your hot water bottle ;) :o
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I didn't get too many photos taken, but here is a couple. It was a good camp and the kids had a ball, thanks everyone.
Spot the kit monkey.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8195/8148355310_710a8de624_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76526252@N05/8148355310/)
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great photos of the kids whoRya just what halloween s about :)
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Thanks for sharing the pictures, looked amazing ;-)
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Cheers for putting them up lads, it looks like my wee nephew is havin a blast.
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Cheers for putting them up lads, it looks like my wee nephew is havin a blast.
Pretty sure I saw you there. Having problems remembering it or something ??? ;)