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Title: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 03, 2012: (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/images/christmas-camp-2012_s.jpg)

I really would love to get something set in stone for our Christmas camp.

First is we need to decide on a date and location. Then we would need to decide if we are going have a bring your own or a big meal to share again.

The two locations are Annalong wood or Donard wood which can be discussed.

Discuss. Go
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: LandyLiam on November 03, 2012: would having it between christmas and new year be a possibility?
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Post by: Spud on November 03, 2012: Can make the 15th or 29th but not the other 2 dates, annalong wood would get my vote for the location!
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Rumblebum on November 03, 2012: I'm really up for this and the start of December would suit me best.

Personally I like the idea of a camp dinner as last years was a great success and it gets everybody together.

Bring it on!!
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Eamonn on November 03, 2012: I can make the 8th or the 29th
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Post by: Mourneman on November 03, 2012: I am easy on dates,but Id prefer Annalong woods
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Rumblebum on November 03, 2012: What about a Friday would that suit any better?
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 03, 2012: Quote from: Rumblebum on November 03, 2012
What about a Friday would that suit any better?

I can do any Saturday but Fridays are a no. Even if I have a early finish I still have to wait for the car and then a hour drive and hour walk.
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Mourneman on November 04, 2012: Friday or Saturday,Donard or Annalong lets vote for it ???
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Post by: Kayakgirl on November 05, 2012: Annalong might be better due to the amount of stuff we've to carry plus I buggsy bringing the after eight mints this year lol
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Post by: fourman on November 05, 2012: Annalong wood sounds good ,easier walk up than donard ,especialy for the one with the turkey,
a shared meal is always good fun it seems to spread the xmas spirit around ,not to mention the sloe gin ;D
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Rusty Madra on November 06, 2012: Annalong Wood simply because I'm ashamed to say I've never camped there!

Everyone start thinking of their party piece too! .... Sing a song... recite a poem... tell a joke .... we can have our own variety show around the campfire! :)
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: RedLeader on November 06, 2012: Okay, seems 15th is probably my most likely date. I have a birthday party but it should be early. Annalong Wood seems obvious these days, worth it for the free tea plus carrying all the gear will be easier on the flat!
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Matthew on November 06, 2012: Annalong wood is the sensible option due to the secure car parking, easy walk with supplies and the ability to light a fire without getting potential hassle by the authorities.

The combined meal is a good idea, I’m not bringing the 4-5kg ham this year either, though there is some amount of time invested by a few people in getting everyone fed.

Date wise, before Christmas its self suits me better, 15th.
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 06, 2012: Right so Annalong Wood it is :). Just need to settle on a date so wait fot the vote to finish.

I think a shared meal is the best way to go again (it is great to show on the website)

also as a little quip I think the fire circle should be opened up so more people can get round it this time. (It was a bit small at the haloween camp)
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Spud on November 06, 2012: Quote from: LennyJ1 on November 06, 2012
Right so Annalong Wood it is :). Just need to settle on a date so wait fot the vote to finish.

I think a shared meal is the best way to go again (it is great to show on the website)

also as a little quip I think the fire circle should be opened up so more people can get round it this time. (It was a bit small at the haloween camp)

I said the same thing about the fire circle at the Halloween camp, it would be easy to do too!
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: whoRya on November 06, 2012: I must admit to feeling more Christmassey in the run up to the big day rather than after it. I enjoyed last year's dinner as part of the build up, time out from the madness of the shops and that. 1st/8th are my favoured choice, I went with 8th in the vote.

Seems Annalong is the choice, suits me ok. The fire circle was a bit weird I thought, we could do a job on that.
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Post by: Dowser on November 06, 2012: I hadn't realised we had went live organising the the Christmas Camp yet ???

Unfortunately I can't make it on the 8th as it is my Work Christmas Party that evening.
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Dowser on November 06, 2012: Should have also said... I can do the 15th
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: whoRya on November 06, 2012: Quote from: TypoOn on November 06, 2012
1st or 15th for me and as 1st had one vote I went for the 15th

Umm that is the problem with a one vote system. Two dates suited me so I went for one, it just so happens it is the one that didn't suit you. And on the other hand of the two dates that suited you, you went for the one that didn't suit me. Yet we are both free on the same date :-\ Obviously that is just taking you for an example, there are lots more people involved than me of course.

Other ways it could have been done would be to vote for the one date that doesn't suit then eradicate the least suitable date and rerun (if multiple voting wasn't allowed).

or

Start of with a post and note the dates that suit you e.g.

1st Dec whoRya
8th Dec whoRya
15 Dec
29 Dec

The next person copies the text above or quotes it and amends the quote putting their name in, building up a picture like so (using the last three posters as an example):

1st Dec whoRya/Typo-on/Dowser
8th Dec whoRya
15 Dec Typo-on/Dowser
29 Dec

I'm not meaning to complicate it but rather the opposite, it is just that it is apparent that the date I voted for doesn't suit a number of people but I didn't have an opportunity to vote for the other date that also suited.
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 06, 2012: 1st Dec whoRya, Lenny
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny
15 Dec Lenny
29 Dec
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Eamonn on November 06, 2012: 1st Dec whoRya, Lenny,
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny, Big E
15 Dec Lenny
29 Dec Big E
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Dowser on November 06, 2012: 1st Dec whoRya, Lenny,
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny, Big E
15 Dec Lenny, Dowser
29 Dec Big E
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: fourman on November 07, 2012: Quote from: Dowser on November 06, 2012

1st Dec whoRya, Lenny,
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny, Big E
15 Dec Lenny, Dowser, fourman
29 Dec Big E
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Doctor Who on November 07, 2012: 1st Dec whoRya, Lenny, Doctor Who
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny, Big E, Doctor Who
15 Dec Lenny, Dowser, fourman, Doctor Who
29 Dec Big E

Me and my brother perfers donard as its far easy to get to for us. straight from the bus station str8 up. and it won't cost us additional money.
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: RedLeader on November 07, 2012: 1st Dec whoRya, Lenny, Doctor Who
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny, Big E, Doctor Who
15 Dec Lenny, Dowser, fourman, Doctor Who, Red Leader
29 Dec Big
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 07, 2012: Quote from: Doctor Who on November 07, 2012

Me and my brother perfers donard as its far easy to get to for us. straight from the bus station str8 up. and it won't cost us additional money.

I am sure someone would pick you up on the way round, just need to hook up with someone
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Dowser on November 07, 2012: Quote from: LennyJ1 on November 07, 2012
Quote from: Doctor Who on November 07, 2012

Me and my brother perfers donard as its far easy to get to for us. straight from the bus station str8 up. and it won't cost us additional money.

I am sure someone would pick you up on the way round, just need to hook up with someone

Lenny's right... A lift from the bus station will not be a problem.
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Kayakgirl on November 07, 2012: Quote from: RedLeader on November 07, 2012
1st Dec whoRya, Lenny, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny, Big E, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl
15 Dec Lenny, Dowser, fourman, Doctor Who, Red Leader, Kayakgirl
29 Dec Big, Kayakgirl
As you can see I can go anytime lol
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Matthew on November 07, 2012: 1st Dec whoRya, Lenny, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl, TypoOn
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny, Big E, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl
15 Dec Lenny, Dowser, fourman, Doctor Who, Red Leader, Kayakgirl, TypoOn, MB
29 Dec Big, Kayakgirl
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Spud on November 08, 2012: [1st Dec whoRya, Lenny, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl, TypoOn
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny, Big E, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl
15 Dec Lenny, Dowser, fourman, Doctor Who, Red Leader, Kayakgirl, TypoOn, MB, Spud
29 Dec Big, Kayakgirl
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Mourneman on November 08, 2012: Quote from: Spud on November 08, 2012
[1st Dec whoRya, Lenny, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl, TypoOn
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny, Big E, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl,mourneman
15 Dec Lenny, Dowser, fourman, Doctor Who, Red Leader, Kayakgirl, TypoOn, MB, Spud,moureman
29 Dec Big, Kayakgirl
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Rumblebum on November 08, 2012: Quote from: Mourneman on November 08, 2012
Quote from: Spud on November 08, 2012
[1st Dec whoRya, Lenny, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl, TypoOn, Rumblebum
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny, Big E, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl,mourneman
15 Dec Lenny, Dowser, fourman, Doctor Who, Red Leader, Kayakgirl, TypoOn, MB, Spud,moureman, Rumblebum
29 Dec Big, Kayakgirl
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 08, 2012: looking like its going to be the 15th

Think we should leave it till 6pm Sunday then finialise it, :)
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Spud on November 08, 2012: I have just noticed rumblebum is going on the same day I chose, can I change my mind? ;D ;)
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: LandyLiam on November 08, 2012: 1st Dec whoRya, Lenny, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl, TypoOn, Rumblebum
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny, Big E, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl, mourneman, landyliam
15 Dec Lenny, Dowser, fourman, Doctor Who, Red Leader, Kayakgirl, TypoOn, MB, Spud,moureman, Rumblebum
29 Dec Big E, Kayakgirl, landyliam
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Rumblebum on November 08, 2012: Quote from: Spud on November 08, 2012
I have just noticed rumblebum is going on the same day I chose, can I change my mind? ;D ;)
Ahh what man!!!

You cut me deep dude, you cut me deep! 8) ;D
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Spud on November 08, 2012: Quote from: Rumblebum on November 08, 2012
Quote from: Spud on November 08, 2012
I have just noticed rumblebum is going on the same day I chose, can I change my mind? ;D ;)
Ahh what man!!!

You cut me deep dude, you cut me deep! 8) ;D

;D sure ye know I'm only sleggin yeeee ;D
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 10, 2012: 1st Dec whoRya, Lenny, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl, TypoOn, Rumblebum
8th Dec whoRya, Lenny, Big E, Doctor Who, Kayakgirl, mourneman, landyliam
15 Dec Lenny, Dowser, fourman, Doctor Who, Red Leader, Kayakgirl, TypoOn, MB, Spud,moureman, Rumblebum, Wild_Camper2012
29 Dec Big E, Kayakgirl, landyliam
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Kayakgirl on November 11, 2012: Awk no!! TypoOn.. Can you not get a baby sitter?
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Kayakgirl on November 11, 2012: Take him with you lol
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Matthew on November 13, 2012: Can we confirm the date for this then, going by the votes, the 15th seems to have it.

Food wise start putting you name beside the item you want to bring.

Turkey, Stuffing - LennyJ1
Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Chipolatas wrapped in Bacon - Dowser
Roast Parsnips and Roast Potaotes
Sprouts
Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Christmas Pudding with Custard and Brandy Sauce
Mince Pies and Cream
Mulled Wine
Christmas Crackers
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: RedLeader on November 13, 2012: Will we move this to a new thread now that a date has been chosen so the thread isn't too full?

Quote from: Matthew on November 13, 2012
Can we confirm the date for this then, going by the votes, the 15th seems to have it.

Food wise start putting you name beside the item you want to bring.

Turkey, Stuffing - LennyJ1
Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Chipolatas wrapped in Bacon
Roast Parsnips and Roast Potaotes
Sprouts
Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Christmas Pudding with Custard and Brandy Sauce
Mince Pies and Cream
Mulled Wine
Christmas Crackers
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Dowser on November 13, 2012: Quote from: RedLeader on November 13, 2012
Will we move this to a new thread now that a date has been chosen so the thread isn't too full?

Quote from: Matthew on November 13, 2012
Can we confirm the date for this then, going by the votes, the 15th seems to have it.

Food wise start putting you name beside the item you want to bring.

Turkey, Stuffing - LennyJ1
Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Chipolatas wrapped in Bacon - Dowser
Roast Parsnips and Roast Potaotes
Sprouts
Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Christmas Pudding with Custard and Brandy Sauce
Mince Pies and Cream
Mulled Wine
Christmas Crackers

Yeap... Shift it to a new thread and we can confirm that the date selected is the 15th.
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 13, 2012: so the 15th it is. Put me down for the turkey.
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: Dowser on November 13, 2012: Quote from: LennyJ1 on November 13, 2012
so the 15th it is. Put me down for the turkey.

Good Man Mr J... That's a great start to ticking off the food list.

A new thread will be started shortly for all the prepping 8)
Title: Re: Christmas Camp. Dates and Ideas
Post by: RedLeader on November 13, 2012: Okay, new thread is up here:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3756.0

Everyone pile over, last one to post cleans the pots :)