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Individuals must take responsibility for all aspects of their own safety.http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=278.0 (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=278.0) we will be following the same rules as that link.
I reserve the right to not let people join us on easter camp if I have any concerns - this is for the comfort and safety of all You can find the location of this camp here:http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1514 (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1514)
Me and my Brother is organising a Easter Camp 30th March 2013 on a saturday, Family Friendly, Easter Celebration around the campfire and everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
We are doing a egg hunt for the kids like last year, as the kids seem to enjoy it. 6 Easter Egg Prizes total.
We will also be holding a free raffle for all the attending adults to win a hip flask with niwild logo and name on it.
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If your attending please reply so I can add your name to the attendees list.
Attendees - Please register your interest below to be added to the list:Doctor Who (+2)
Wild_Camper2012
specimanYak
AnnieAnne (+2)
LandyLiam (+1 Possible)
Glenn B (+1)
gbhvespa (+2)
greensprite Possible (+3)
KyleL
Chuck
clairebear
Please bring food for yourself, No group meal.
That looks great DW :)
Good stuff guys, i'll be attending.
Add me + 2 :)
me +1 (hopefully)
QuotePlease bring food for yourself, No group meal.
could be a quick dash up the hill with a chinese then ;) (no i'm not taking orders ;D )
Sounds great guys, me+1 please stick us down and if there is anything we can do to help just give us a shout.
Quote from: LandyLiam on February 13, 2013, 02:10:54 PM
me +1 (hopefully)
QuotePlease bring food for yourself, No group meal.
could be a quick dash up the hill with a chinese then ;) (no i'm not taking orders ;D )
I'll have beef satay, boiled rice and chips please.
Hi folks, I haven't been out camping since sept, so work permitting me and the kids ŵill be there again, it,ll be great catching up with everyone and eating DW,s Easter eggs lol G :D
Quote from: gbhvespa on February 14, 2013, 05:43:11 PM
Hi folks, I haven't been out camping since sept, so work permitting me and the kids ŵill be there again, it,ll be great catching up with everyone and eating DW,s Easter eggs lol G :D
no problem, looking foward to seeing you again and have a catch up.
just giving this a little bump
Does it count if your a kid at heart, quite partial to a wee chocolate egg lol ;o)
sure no problem. ;D
Hi,
I'd be interested in coming with 3 kids if its still possible? Although can't confirm til closer to the time. We've camped before but usually v close to civilisation. :)
I would love to come. The raffle sounds fun, and if the kids need help finishing their Easter eggs, I'll be on standby ;)
Quote from: greensprite on March 02, 2013, 08:08:33 PM
Hi,
I'd be interested in coming with 3 kids if its still possible? Although can't confirm til closer to the time. We've camped before but usually v close to civilisation. :)
Of course its still possible. your more than welcome to join us. I put you down as possible as you can't confirm until closer to the time. don't worry its only about a mile from civilisation :), best thing about this is, it's nice and peaceful. ;D
There is a link to a map on the first post of where the spot is in donard forest for anyone that doesn't know exactly where the spot it.
The day before the easter camp I will post my mobile number so that if you have any problems finding the spot you can text me or call me. I will be happy to help. :)
Count me in....got a hammock that's still not been used in anger.
Oh ar$e, my boss has just signed me up for some charity do that night...will not be down 'til late...unless I tell that charity begins in the Mournes :)
how late? ???
5:00pm will be the egg hunt.
6:00pm will be the free raffle.
if your later than that then you will miss the free raffle :( . hope you don't miss it. :)
Quotesnow on the 23rd
perfect :)
http://www.myweather2.com/Hill-and-Mountain/United-Kingdom/Mourne-Mountains.aspx?sday=5
Not looking too bad now.
hello, yea the weather does look a bit better. :D If it still had been heavy rain and high winds I would of rescheduled the date to next saturday due to kids being at the camp. I was waiting until wednesday for the final result of the weather before I do that. but by looking at that, I don't think I will reschedule. but we will see on wednesday. If the weather is reasonable on the 23rd March, when I look at it on wednesday, then there won't be a reschedule ;D. if its really windy and heavy rain. I will reschedule :(.
I will let you know on wednesday, what the final verdict of this? but so far its still on at the 23rd march 2013.
(Side Question) If this is still going on this saturday 23rd march, if the rain drenched the wood up in the forest through out the week. would it be possible for couple of you guys to bring some bags of wood up. last time I was in newcastle I seen the poundshop beside the bus station, they where selling bags of wood. don't know how much it will cost though. but I assume there cheap as its a pound shop ???.
I would carry a bag of wood up myself, but I will have my hands full of easter eggs and plastic eggs for the egg hunt and other things. plus my kid and my gf is coming with me too. she will have her hands full with our son, on the way up.
p.s don't worry I will be hiding the plastic eggs, where as my gf will be doing the egg hunt with my son therefore there is no cheating. ;D
I'd volunteer as a wood getter, let me know if needed.
Quote from: KyleL on March 18, 2013, 08:24:14 PM
I'd volunteer as a wood getter, let me know if needed.
thanks, by looking at the weather forecast it's pretty much rain all the way, so the wood in the forest will be soaked. thanks for the volunteering for that. your help is appreciated.
hopefully the bag of dry wood will dry up some wet wood in the forest.
Looking forward to this, maybe a firelog or two would be good probably handier carried than a bag of logs.
I'll bring a firelog, but i reckon there'll be enough big logs to chop up, the wood's going to be dry on the inside. If anyone could bring a tarp to set-up so any kiddies aren't standing around in the rain and have a bit of shelter. Also it could be a plan to check if the old tree shelter is still standing.
Quote from: Wild_Camper2013 on March 20, 2013, 05:01:59 PM
Does anyone know if the second bridge opened again, Last Time I was up it was was closed, If it is closed, People will have to take the road to the right of the first bridge.
If you go up to the second bridge as normal you can easily step across the river about 20 meters above the bridge using the few big stepping stones in the river.
Second bridge: Was up there on Saturday, bridge is kinda open, fencing is parted on both sides (and concrete is no longer wet!)
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hello, well I am still keeping it on at saturday 23rd, so its up to you guys if you are all still going. it be snowing so far. I don't mind snow.
I'll play it by ear on the day, the snow doesn't bother me but may make getting there difficult :o may have to leave the little one at home though.
QuoteDoes anyone know if the second bridge opened again, Last Time I was up it was was closed, If it is closed, People will have to take the road to the right of the first bridge.
you can easily stay to the right of the river the whole way up (which is my normal route anyway) after the 1st bridge follow the road a little and you will soon see an obvious track into the forest, its well trodden now thanks to the bridge closure.
I'm gonna play it by ear same as Liam and agree the snow that they are forecasting could make it difficult to even get down to Newcastle. Dam you Frank Mitchell god of rubbish weather. ;o
Hi doctor who
I'm planning a camp Friday but of the warnings about the weather persist can I join you guys on sat? Hopefully ill get out Friday as it suits me better but don't want to be stupid either.
C
Quote from: clairebear on March 21, 2013, 09:18:20 AM
Hi doctor who
I'm planning a camp Friday but of the warnings about the weather persist can I join you guys on sat? Hopefully ill get out Friday as it suits me better but don't want to be stupid either.
C
yes you can join us.
Be careful up there guy's it could be right and cold. I was going to make the effort, if possible on Saturday to make it but I'm not sure the car would get there if there is snow on the roads.
Hi guys keep all your fingers and toes crossed that the roads stay clear enough to get too this camp hopefully its all a big fuss over a wee dusting of snow and not the huge Major Snow Event on some forecasts.
PS my +1 wont be comming along now sent home from school today sicky bad >:( >:(
I'm pretty much out for sure as well . Boss has signed me up for a charity ball thing on Saturday night....so instead of trudging up the hill in the freezing cold with snow down the back of my jacket I'll be in a tux nibbling pastry things and listening to a jazz band :'( First world problems huh?
Have fun up there, be careful were you slide!
(yup it's fake)
hello, due to the weather, the easter camp on the 23rd of march 2013 has now moved to the 30th march 2013. I think its the best for everyone to have this next week.
Let me know if you are able to come to it next week.
I'm away next weekend.....the weather just isn't playing ball at all.
WHAT come on its only a wee bit of snow I'm roping up a couple of tennis racquets here for snow shoes.
Good call guys I will let you know later if I can make it next week hopefully I can.
Good call, will try and make it.
Ok so the missus has extended my overnight pass out to cover us for next week yeeooow ;D ;D ;D
so once again its myself +1 fingers crossed the big orange disc in the sky might make a wee outing 8) 8)
Quote from: Glenn B on March 22, 2013, 02:14:22 PM
Ok so the missus has extended my overnight pass out to cover us for next week yeeooow ;D ;D ;D
so once again its myself +1 fingers crossed the big orange disc in the sky might make a wee outing 8) 8)
glad to hear it, I hope the weather is better too.
Quote from: Wild_Camper2013 on March 22, 2013, 07:10:57 PM
If it was just us adult going to this, I still been up for it tomorrow, But there will be kids, This weather just too bad for them and the temp is forcast to be as low as -6.
This very strange weather for this time of year, Last time it got this cold on this month was 50 years ago. Lets hope and fingers crossed that next week will be more acceptable weather for all coming. :)
Sent you a PM Wild Camper.
hello specimanyak, you coming to the easter camp next saturday?
Quote from: Doctor Who on March 23, 2013, 02:16:58 PM
hello specimanyak, you coming to the easter camp next saturday?
Sure am, looking forward to it.
Hay all just been onto Frank Mitchell (god of weather :o :o :o) and i've booked us wall to wall sunshine for sat and sun so thats that sorted dont forget your sunscreen, just a wee heads up wouldnt want anyone heading back to work on monday with a big burnt face ;D ;D
Cheers Glenn, hopefully he didn't charge too much.
Quote from: Glenn B on March 26, 2013, 03:17:55 PM
Hay all just been onto Frank Mitchell (god of weather :o :o :o) and i've booked us wall to wall sunshine for sat and sun so thats that sorted dont forget your sunscreen, just a wee heads up wouldnt want anyone heading back to work on monday with a big burnt face ;D ;D
Class, snow-tans for everyone. :D
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Yea baby.
Quote from: KyleL on March 26, 2013, 04:32:01 PM
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Yea baby.
See are you glad i got that booked then :D :D :D Franks the man :o
lets hope it stays that way. If it does stay that way, then it was a good call for me to move the easter camp from the 23rd march to the 30th march.
Does anyone fancy a walk beforehand?
I was thinking of starting early and parking at either meelmore lodge or the trassy carpark - then from there walking the trassy path to hares gap, then between Commedagh and Donard and onwards to the forest. It's probably a 3 hour walk but max elevation of 570 so hopefully still above freezing. Not sure if I will bother if alone - but maybe I can recruit someone to join? :)
Took a look at the camp site for saturday, there's still snow on the ground so hopefully it clears by then. The old tree shelter is dilapidated, shame.
How many are still confirmed?
well I will be there and my brother will be there. only about 4 people have confirmed there going aswell. but people might just turn up anyway.
as for the snowy ground. That doesn't look to bad. most of it should be away hopefully by saturday.
Sounds good, see you there.
Me and the wee fella will be there. @Yak a wee sneaky snow day in the hills today? Nice one.
Quote from: specimanYak on March 27, 2013, 08:10:38 PM
Took a look at the camp site for saturday, there's still snow on the ground so hopefully it clears by then. The old tree shelter is dilapidated, shame.
If there is still alot of snow up at the campsite might be an idea to camp down at the old shelter site RE SpecimanYaks second pic there dosent seem to be just as much snow. just an idea.. :)
Quote from: Glenn B on March 27, 2013, 11:48:56 PM
Me and the wee fella will be there. @Yak a wee sneaky snow day in the hills today? Nice one.
Cheers buddy, had a great time.
I'm up for this. Unsure what time I'll be kicking about at, have to work in the morning. I'll track you down. Watch out for a tall fella and possibly a wee ginger dog (aka my hot-water bottle) :)
Quote from: Chuck on March 28, 2013, 08:08:39 PM
I'm up for this. Unsure what time I'll be kicking about at, have to work in the morning. I'll track you down. Watch out for a tall fella and possibly a wee ginger dog (aka my hot-water bottle) :)
Nice one see you there. Weather like this everyone should have a wee ginger dog. Lol.
I think kids will love the snow if it's there still.
I do the egg hunt behind the wall beside where we are camping. It will be a good sunny day as the weather forecast it to be.
5pm same as last year the easter egg hunt will be on. (I have only 6 medium eggs to win in the egg hunt. but don't worry if there is more than 6 kids in the hunt they won't be left out I have small creme eggs and small caramel eggs and kinder eggs to go around). I will also have a golden egg prize and I won't say what that prize is. you just have to wait and see.
6pm the free raffle will be held. there is only 1 prize for this and this prize is shown on the front page (Hip flask that has the niwild and logo on the front of it).
I will have the campfire lit about just after the free raffle. don't want to light this fire to early to give the people in newcastle the opportunity to ring the fire brigade. This shouldn't happen anyway because I have camped in donard last month and lit a campfire and no fire brigade turned up.
The only reason last year easter camp they came was because the day before there was a forest fire.
my mobile number is 07907766757 if you have any problems on the day finding the camping spot text me and I will either text back you directions or I will go down to meet you.
happy easter.
Great stuff Doc, see you then.
could everyone that comes bring 1 firelog up. I am going to try and manage to bring one up too.
WIll do.
Wilco.
Wish i'd just left my firelog there when i was walking past today ;D
QuoteIf there is still alot of snow up at the campsite might be an idea to camp down at the old shelter site
There's enough snow to make it pretty but it'll not give us any problems camping.
I should be there around 4ish with at least 1 kid, but possibly 4. Can't stay overnight though.
no just me, I have to much to carry as it is.
ok no problem. I have 1 walking pole and I have a spade with me. got a walking pole in ni discounts.
"So, you wish the enter the mountain?"
"There are some who would not deem it wise".
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Lookin forward to it!
Quote from: KyleL on March 29, 2013, 07:23:55 PM
"So, you wish the enter the mountain?"
"There are some who would not deem it wise".
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Lookin forward to it!
That will do us then only WISE men know better.
Just wondering if anyone fancies bringing some tunes on an ipod phone or (wireless) the son has a wee speaker which is good but his taste in music isn't he's 11.
Good stuff, it will be my first time meeting any of you and I will be judging your character through the medium of dance.
Quote from: KyleL on March 29, 2013, 10:35:51 PM
Good stuff, it will be my first time meeting any of you and I will be judging your character through the medium of dance.
Ah Ha you ever see the one legged short sighted double jointed plastic hip bad back tennis elbow version of the LIMBO CONGA I hope you have cause you have to do it on your first camp. Can't wait to see it.
You provide the alcohol, and I'll take your conga challenge, sir.
Haha.
Speaking of alcohol, any of you guys having few beers round the campfire?
I will be having a few beers...
Yea I'll bring a couple, I know a few of the others will too.
see you guys tommorrow. it's a goodnight from me.
Night, see you.
Quote from: Doctor Who on March 29, 2013, 10:52:17 PM
Speaking of alcohol, any of you guys having few beers round the campfire?
I will be having a few beers...
Sure is it not standard issue??
passed the camp site earlier, no snow there so it'll be easy to see where the glass is ::) also 2nd bridge is open, please take a moment to admire the lovely handrail ::)
Wee hannah had a brilliant time at the camp this evening, she really wanted to stay all night but ithought it might be a bit too cold for her, maybe next time. She loves her star prize for finding the golden egg, and it well pleased at also winning a camping stool and glow sticks. Thanks to everyone who helped organize the camp, karma all round.
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the doctor and wildcamper get the steaks on
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we are a bit more common with our peppered burgers :)
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even though we weren't staying over hannah insisted we bring a tent to chill out in
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chilling out :)
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a good result from the easter egg hunt
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glenn wins the raffle for the worlds only ni-wild hip flask
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warming the bridgedales by a nice warm fire
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Nice meeting you both tonight pity you couldn't stay on we are all probably gonna be a wee bit sick tomorrow egg overload but sure it easter par of the course.
Fantastic time, thanks everyone. Great craic.
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Messiest camper award goes to...
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Me!
Had a grand time, cheers to everyone.
had a great time, enjoyed the company. nice to meet some new faces. great team work with the fire, welldone guys for your hard work keeping it a light. here is some pictures.
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liam having a few burgers.
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my lovely steaks.
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I love my steaks welldone.
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My brother cooking his steak.
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he won 4 easter eggs for himself.
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posers lol.
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the girl won the golden prize, teddy rabbit. plus 3 eggs.
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Me talking away.
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Yak just chilling out.
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Great craic last night a really good wild camp Toms well chuffed with his easter eggs and of coarse Auld Lucky Lumps here wining the nifty wee hip flask (can ditch the plastic smack bottle) made my night. Nice one Doctor Who for puttin in the time and effort well done. ;)
Looked like a great night.
Well done guys for organising it and all the activities
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I was just after my fourth cider at that time and was thinking, "I'm glad Yak is the one with the Axe."
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I was just after my fourth cider at that time and was thinking, "I'm glad Yak is the one with the Axe."
I'd say you were right Kyle to let 'Yak use it since I wouldn't like to have seen the results after you used a saw as an "axe" :P :D
Nice to see the pics people, I must say it has been hard to sit in this weekend knowing there were lots of forum members out all over the mountains.
Haha! Wrong photo. We had an axe knocking about too. I'll just keep my hands off any sharp objects.