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Title: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: Dowser on January 24, 2014: (http://i.imgur.com/1hoefHY.jpg)

The idea is simple... We pick a forest, we take our hammocks and we cook a big Ham Hock dinner in a Dutch Oven (http://www.dutchovens.co.uk/) for everyone to share :)

Although this outing is intended to get our hammocks an airing everybody is welcome... Tents an all!!!

Saturday/Sunday 1st March, Annalong Wood.

(http://i.imgur.com/EdOCW75.jpg)
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Post by: RedLeader on January 24, 2014: I'm all over this. Should be good for all dates but March is a bit busy for me, will double check.
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Post by: Kayakgirl on January 24, 2014: I'm good for all except 1st March.
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Post by: Glenn B on January 24, 2014: Cannot definitely commit yet but any of the two 1st's would do us :o Annalong probably as good as any safe parking and all that....
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Post by: LandyLiam on January 24, 2014: Can't do 1st Feb, other dates not great either but sure that hasn't stopped me before ;)
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Post by: Matthew on January 24, 2014: 1st feb is defo out for me 15th is touch and go, march is fine.
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Post by: Dowser on January 24, 2014: I would love to get this squeezed in as soon as pos...

The 1st of Feb might be a bit soon for us to get a Dutch Oven delivered. I could do the 15th of Feb but I understand that this wont suit the mushy romantics amongst us!

That leaves the 1st March and the 15th March but the 15th seems soooooooo far away therefore I'm guessing we should aim for the 1st March.

We'll wait and see what date suits a few more peeps before we decide.
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Post by: Glenn B on February 10, 2014: It's went a wee bit quiet here whats the plan are we gonna try for the 1st ?
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Post by: Matthew on February 10, 2014: At the moment the 1st suits me though I know others can't make that date.
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Post by: Kayakgirl on February 10, 2014: 1st March might be good for me too
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Post by: Dowser on February 11, 2014: 1st of March is ideal for me too.

I'll get a list of attendees started in the Header post so we can see how many mouths we have around the Ham Hock hot pot :-)

Anybody wanting to attend please post below

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Post by: RedLeader on February 11, 2014: I'm 99.9% good for 1st March (or to put it another way, I forgot to ask the wife ;))
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Post by: Glenn B on February 11, 2014: Im up for this and will be bringing an extremely large bowl hmmmm.. :P
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Post by: RedLeader on February 12, 2014: Just ordered a set of these. I might need a hand up to camp :)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Pre-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Dutch-Oven-For-Camp-Fire-Cooking-4-25-or-8-5-Litre-Sizes-/00/s/NzAwWDcwMA==/z/yOAAAOxyd8NScM9a/$(KGrHqV,!l0FJrdKfZ+oBScM9,B)v!~~60_12.JPG)
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Post by: Glenn B on February 13, 2014: Looks the biz proper camping gear and the first thing that springs to mind is Blazing Saddles lol :-[
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Post by: LandyLiam on February 13, 2014: I'll not be able to do an overnighter but willl hopefully pop up for a wafer thin slice of ham that evening

(http://images4.mysupermarket.co.uk/Products_1000/69/012969.jpg?v=2)
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Post by: RedLeader on February 13, 2014: Quote from: Glenn B on February 13, 2014
Looks the biz proper camping gear and the first thing that springs to mind is Blazing Saddles lol :-[
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Post by: Glenn B on February 13, 2014: "Id say you've had enough" ha ha ha timeless ;D
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Post by: RedLeader on February 13, 2014: Timeless indeed. You can't beat a lazy Sunday afternoon with Blazing Saddles / Stir Crazy / Silver Streak.

Quote from: Glenn B on February 13, 2014
"Id say you've had enough" ha ha ha timeless ;D
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Post by: Rumblebum on February 16, 2014: I'm gonna try and make this one guys, it's been a while since I've had a wee camp in Annalong wood so I'm looking forward to it!!
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Post by: Kayakgirl on February 16, 2014: Yay!!
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Post by: LandyLiam on February 17, 2014: Boooo :(
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Post by: Kayakgirl on February 17, 2014: Why Boo??
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Post by: Glenn B on February 17, 2014: Got our hammocks out for the first last night up at Annalong. There's a bit of a nak to setting these up having never even pitched a tarp we think we were set up right as none of us hit the deck. Wasn't the best nights sleep I've had but I think this was purely down to not being tired and not the comfort of the hammock all we were missing was a big bowl of ham stew ;D
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Post by: RedLeader on February 18, 2014: Nice one, what was the weather like? Has been a bit hairy of late, I've been wary about going into the garden never mind the hills :P

Quote from: Glenn B on February 17, 2014
Got our hammocks out for the first last night up at Annalong. There's a bit of a nak to setting these up having never even pitched a tarp we think we were set up right as none of us hit the deck. Wasn't the best nights sleep I've had but I think this was purely down to not being tired and not the comfort of the hammock all we were missing was a big bowl of ham stew ;D
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Post by: LandyLiam on February 18, 2014: Quote from: Kayakgirl on February 17, 2014
Why Boo??
His bum rumbles 8)
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Post by: Glenn B on February 18, 2014: Quote from: RedLeader on February 18, 2014
Nice one, what was the weather like? Has been a bit hairy of late, I've been wary about going into the garden never mind the hills :P

The weather was great a lovely clear night with a big ffull moon a bit windy and cool but up on Sunday to a lovely sunny day lookin forward to Saturday week now.
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Post by: RedLeader on February 18, 2014: The Dutch Oven and tripod have arrived and boy are they heavy. I'll be looking for volunteers to help lump the stuff to the camp :D

I'll try and post some pics later to get you all excited about some proper outdoor cooking!
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Post by: Dowser on February 18, 2014: ...And I've sourced the Ham Hocks and created quite a mouth watering recipe so we're all sorted

:D
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Post by: Glenn B on February 18, 2014: Quote from: RedLeader on February 18, 2014
The Dutch Oven and tripod have arrived and boy are they heavy. I'll be looking for volunteers to help lump the stuff to the camp :D

I'll try and post some pics later to get you all excited about some proper outdoor cooking!

I can lend a hand there's no problem there.. If we could use anything else just give me a shout :)
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Post by: RedLeader on February 18, 2014: Some info here:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/blog/2014/02/dutch-oven-cooking-northern-ireland/

7.75kg in total :o :o :o

(http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dutch_oven_large.jpg)

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Post by: Glenn B on February 18, 2014: She's a big lump alright but be honest you were tempted to do tonight's dinner in it , a wee fire in the garden would have been lovely ;D
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Post by: RedLeader on February 18, 2014: Already planned for this weekend ;)

Quote from: Glenn B on February 18, 2014
She's a big lump alright but be honest you were tempted to do tonight's dinner in it , a wee fire in the garden would have been lovely ;D
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Post by: LandyLiam on February 19, 2014: Quote
The Dutch Oven and tripod have arrived and boy are they heavy. I'll be looking for volunteers to help lump the stuff to the camp :D
As i'll not be camping i'll have plenty of spare capacity, sure it'll give me an excuse to come early for a change.
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Post by: Kayakgirl on February 19, 2014: You always say you aren't camping and then end up doing so..
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Post by: LandyLiam on February 19, 2014: And if if say I can then I usually can't :( but i definitely can't this time, got an early morning appointment next day.
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Post by: TWHammocks on February 19, 2014: I love the idea of ham and hammocking. There's still time enough to get a hammock for this if you don't have one (10% off for NI-Wild members in NI on orders £30+).
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Post by: Kayakgirl on February 19, 2014: I'm working the next day too.. Do it!!
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Post by: kilmegan on February 19, 2014: Think it's time I make another attempt at camping, even if it's even glamping:-) Me and junior will possibly be there.
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Post by: LandyLiam on February 20, 2014: this could get crowded :o

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/Mobile%20Uploads/hammocksSmall_zps7dc9663b.jpg)
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Post by: Glenn B on February 20, 2014: Quote from: TWHammocks on February 19, 2014
I love the idea of ham and hammocking. There's still time enough to get a hammock for this if you don't have one (10% off for NI-Wild members in NI on orders £30+).

Bought two hammoks and a tarp back in January which got their first use on Saturday past. Great kit, good quality and very reasonable in the price department. If anyone is thinking about one but is unsure get it bought, one night in mine and im converted
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Post by: RedLeader on February 24, 2014: What time is everyone thinking? I'll defo need a hand up with the pot and tripod. Hoping to be at Carrick Little lane gate at 1-2pm. Anyone want to meet?
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Post by: Glenn B on February 24, 2014: Quote from: RedLeader on February 24, 2014
What time is everyone thinking? I'll defo need a hand up with the pot and tripod. Hoping to be at Carrick Little lane gate at 1-2pm. Anyone want to meet?

I'll give a hand there's no problem there as I've the whole day to myself. :)
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Post by: Steviemuv on February 24, 2014: Hi,
New to the forum but spent fair amount of time in hammocks including winter camps.
Wife and I spent a week this summer with a child in each hammock.
Was thinking of bringing my 3 year old along to this.
Is it child friendly?
What is the parking like (safe) as may bring the van as a back up?
Thanks
Steve
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Post by: RedLeader on February 25, 2014: Definitely child friendly, at the moment I think 3 kids are coming but they're all 11+. We'll generally have a few beers around the fire and have the potential to be noisy late at night I suppose ;) Annalong can be popular with the teens, not at this time of year, only in the good weather, but there can still be broken glass around although we try and tidy as best we can when we get there. It's also not a long walk but probably enough of a challenge for a 3 year old, especially in this sort of weather.

You're more game than me, I have a toddler and I can't imagine her coming camping outside of a campsite, she's such a messer ;)

There's secure parking at Carrick Plant Hire on the lane up, is £5 per night and is a car park overlooked by the owners house.
More info here : http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/general-chat/car-parking-at-carrick-little/

Quote from: Steviemuv on February 24, 2014
Hi,
New to the forum but spent fair amount of time in hammocks including winter camps.
Wife and I spent a week this summer with a child in each hammock.
Was thinking of bringing my 3 year old along to this.
Is it child friendly?
What is the parking like (safe) as may bring the van as a back up?
Thanks
Steve
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Post by: RedLeader on February 25, 2014: This is the current forecast for Sat. There's a bit of a window of dry weather between Sat and Sunday which looks lucky! Still going to be cold with the potential for wet. Wrap up warm folks and prepare for cold and wet!

(http://i.imgur.com/G5EDpja.jpg)
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Post by: Dowser on February 25, 2014: Hi Steve,

It would be great to have you along. As Redleader has already said, our forest camps are usually family friendly and there will be other kids coming along to this one, including my own daughter who's 12.

I am a big advocate of getting the kids involved in the outdoors and it's brilliant life experience for them. My wee fella was 4 when I first took him up Binnian for an overnight bivvy on one of the roughest nights I can remember.

If your well prepared there should be no problem and always prepare for the worst. Plenty of warm clothes, a good bed set-up, a good sleeping bag for the wee one and plenty of tasty snacks and all will be well.

Here's a short thread showing Mini Dowser bivvying indoors and out: http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/general-chat/mini-dowser-has-the-bivvy-bug/msg12784/#msg12784

Hopefully see you on Saturday

Quote from: Steviemuv on February 24, 2014
Hi,
New to the forum but spent fair amount of time in hammocks including winter camps.
Wife and I spent a week this summer with a child in each hammock.
Was thinking of bringing my 3 year old along to this.
Is it child friendly?
What is the parking like (safe) as may bring the van as a back up?
Thanks
Steve
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Post by: Kayakgirl on February 25, 2014: Anyone got a spare tarp I could borrow?
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Post by: RedLeader on February 25, 2014: I might have one depending on what my bro is doing. Defo have a microtarp depending on what your plans are.

Quote from: Kayakgirl on February 25, 2014
Anyone got a spare tarp I could borrow?
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Post by: Kayakgirl on February 25, 2014: It's just to put over my hammock
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Post by: RedLeader on February 25, 2014: The micro wouldn't be big enough. I'll find out what bro is doing and let you know. He was talking about testing his new tent in which case I have a spare DD. Has a few small burn holes but will be fine ;)

Quote from: Kayakgirl on February 25, 2014
It's just to put over my hammock
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Post by: Kayakgirl on February 25, 2014: Sure keep me posted
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Post by: Rumblebum on February 25, 2014: Gang, sorry to say this but il not be able to make this camp now, I hope to get out soon and hope youse have a great night!

RB
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Post by: Steviemuv on February 26, 2014: Thanks Red Leader,
The wife seems ok with it and she could do with the break.
Steve
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Post by: Glenn B on February 26, 2014: Ok guys and gals I know we are all serious athletes here and that we are all well into our new year training programmes for all our various events this year like The Mourne wall wander, the Donard dander, the Cove crawl and the Lamagan limp and not forgeting our endurance events like the Seven shandys, The Annalong all nighter and the Sleeping on bumpy ground which all sound easy enough, but not forgetting our ultra endurance event of making your final beer at camp last at least an hour.
Now I know we are all watching calories because of this but a treat once in a will do us no harm so im thinking of bringing a wee bit of desert so do we have any idea of numbers as I would hate to bring any extra fig rolls, cause we all know its all about the weight ;D ;D ::)
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Post by: Dowser on February 26, 2014: Quote from: Glenn B on February 26, 2014
Now I know we are all watching calories because of this but a treat once in a will do us no harm so im thinking of bringing a wee bit of desert so do we have any idea of numbers as I would hate to bring any extra fig rolls, cause we all know its all about the weight ;D ;D ::)

Numbers wise it's looking like Me and Aimée, Redleader + 1, Stepstew, Matt and Kelly, Steviemuv + 1 and Shamara. So including you and a your wee fella I make that twelve for now.

I reckon there's about 14 fig rolls in a packet so one pack should do and we can arm wrestle, or something, to see who gets the two spares :D

The Ham Hocks have been selected today... I just need to decide on a recipe:

(http://i.imgur.com/RN5gBsX.jpg)

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Post by: RedLeader on February 26, 2014: Looks good! Don't think we want to be eating just too many fig rolls before we climb into our hammocks anyway ;)
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Post by: Kayakgirl on February 27, 2014: What are we serving with the Ham Hocks?
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Post by: Dowser on February 27, 2014: Quote from: Kayakgirl on February 27, 2014
What are we serving with the Ham Hocks?

I haven't quite decided yet as I've been up to my eyes with work but the plan is a one pot meal, like a casserole, for everybody to share.

I'm thinking along the lines of baby potatoes, sautéed onions, chestnut mushrooms, puy (http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/puy_lentils) lentils and garlic/herbs in a light red wine sauce, but I haven't totally finalised it yet.

I got three Ham Hocks as I am considering two for the casserole and one to be roasted.

A bag of crusty rolls wouldn't go a miss too for mopping up the juices ;)
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Post by: kilmegan on February 27, 2014: Quote from: Dowser on February 26, 2014
Quote from: Glenn B on February 26, 2014
Now I know we are all watching calories because of this but a treat once in a will do us no harm so im thinking of bringing a wee bit of desert so do we have any idea of numbers as I would hate to bring any extra fig rolls, cause we all know its all about the weight ;D ;D ::)

Numbers wise it's looking like Me and Aimée, Redleader + 1, Stepstew, Matt and Kelly, Steviemuv + 1 and Shamara. So including you and a your wee fella I make that twelve for now.

I reckon there's about 14 fig rolls in a packet so one pack should do and we can arm wrestle, or something, to see who gets the two spares :D

The Ham Hocks have been selected today... I just need to decide on a recipe:

(http://i.imgur.com/RN5gBsX.jpg)

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add myself + 1 (possibly two) to that list! :-)
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Post by: Dowser on February 27, 2014: Quote from: kilmegan on February 27, 2014
add myself + 1 (possibly two) to that list! :-)

Good Stuff, consider it done Kilmegan... The more the merrier :)

I should have said in my earlier post... If anybody else would like to join us it's not too late to put your name down.

Attendees:

Dowser + 1
Redleader + 1
Matthew + 1
Landyliam (Just up for the grub, and the craic, but not sleeping over)
Shamara
Kilmegan + 2
Steviemuv + 1
Stepstew
Glenn B + 1

Total so far 16
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Post by: kilmegan on February 27, 2014: thanks Dowser, if you need me to bring supplies, let me know.
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Post by: RedLeader on February 27, 2014: Sounds awesome. Any volunteers to bring a bag of crusty rolls and a drop of butter?

Typical contrary forecasts are a bit conflicting for Saturday night. It's either going to be lovely and dry or wet.

We're aiming to be leaving the cars between 1-2pm. Anyone that wants to wander up with us (and maybe carry an item or two ::)) let me know. Anyone who doesn't have my mobile and wants it PM.

Quote from: Dowser on February 27, 2014
Quote from: Kayakgirl on February 27, 2014
What are we serving with the Ham Hocks?

I haven't quite decided yet as I've been up to my eyes with work but the plan is a one pot meal, like a casserole, for everybody to share.

I'm thinking along the lines of baby potatoes, sautéed onions, chestnut mushrooms, puy (http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/puy_lentils) lentils and garlic/herbs in a light red wine sauce, but I haven't totally finalised it yet.

I got three Ham Hocks as I am considering two for the casserole and one to be roasted.

A bag of crusty rolls wouldn't go a miss too for mopping up the juices ;)
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Post by: Glenn B on February 27, 2014: Quote from: Dowser on February 27, 2014
Quote from: Kayakgirl on February 27, 2014
What are we serving with the Ham Hocks?

I haven't quite decided yet as I've been up to my eyes with work but the plan is a one pot meal, like a casserole, for everybody to share.

I'm thinking along the lines of baby potatoes, sautéed onions, chestnut mushrooms, puy (http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/puy_lentils) lentils and garlic/herbs in a light red wine sauce, but I haven't totally finalised it yet.

I got three Ham Hocks as I am considering two for the casserole and one to be roasted.

The beans man the beans, what about the beans?? :o :o

A bag of crusty rolls wouldn't go a miss too for mopping up the juices ;)
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Post by: Kayakgirl on February 27, 2014: I'm on a course till 5 so will head up after that. Got myself a tarp today in work, so won't need to borrow anyone's!
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Post by: RedLeader on February 28, 2014: If it's clear tomorrow night it might be worth a wander late on to see if we can get a glimpse of the Northern Lights. There's due to be no moon so fingers crossed.

http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/outdoor-news-and-events/northern-lights-visible/
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Post by: RedLeader on February 28, 2014: With the better weather approaching I'd like to give Annalong Wood a bit of a cleanup tomorrow afternoon or Sunday morning. It wont be long before the local yoofs start coming up again leaving their crap behind, while we're there we could give it a once over and try and carry down any crap that's lying around. Anyone that wants to give a hand pack a few thick binliners and a pair of decent gardening gloves as there's usually glass about. It doesn't take long. It would be nice to leave the place tidier so people will have less worries about bringing their kids up.

I know none of the rubbish is ours but we can still do the right thing and leave it in a good state for everyone else.

Plus, if anyone wants to clue me in on how so many people break so much glass stuff, fire away. They must be the most uncoordinated and careless cider drinkers ever ;)

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44301000/jpg/_44301356_sidon416_afp_zayat.jpg)
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Post by: Glenn B on February 28, 2014: As RedLeader has already pointed out come prepared for weather as it seems we are going to get it all.3 different weather sites give 3 different forecasts but all agree its gonna be cold so wrap up warm folks.

Finished work this morning at 2:30 and came out to a real hard frost and thats at the shore at sea level.
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Post by: Kayakgirl on February 28, 2014: (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/01/ysyzenyq.jpg)

According to the Met office it looks like snow is forecast.
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Post by: Rumblebum on February 28, 2014: Your about to consume a serious amount of meat, drink a lot of wine, and have deadly crack around the campfire!! Enjoy the night folks! :)
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Post by: LandyLiam on March 02, 2014: Damn, I couldn't make it out today >:( after a bit of rain it looks like they're having a lovely clear starry night, hope they see some northern lights.
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Post by: Glenn B on March 02, 2014: Fantastic camp last night folks the food was scrumdiddlyumsous and even the weather ended up playing ball karma all round ;D
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Post by: Rumblebum on March 02, 2014: Has Jonno made it back yet Glenn, or is he still trailing that massive pot?

It looked a right beast :)
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Post by: Glenn B on March 02, 2014: Ho Ho she's a weighty one alright :o but a brilliant job. .
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Post by: Dowser on March 02, 2014: Here's a few photos of Hammocks, Hammockers, Ham and Ham Eaters from lasts nights Ham Hock Hammock and the first trial run of our new NI Wild Dutch Oven.

It was a great night, as always everybody :D

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My daughters hammock to the right and my slightly simpler, more exposed, British Army Issue Stretcher/Hammock to the left.
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The Kitchen
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Title: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: Kayakgirl on March 02, 2014: Look at the state of my tarp.. lol
Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: Dowser on March 03, 2014: Quote from: Kayakgirl on March 02, 2014
Look at the state of my tarp.. lol

Lol... Practice makes perfect, as they say. A few more hammock camps and you'll be hanging it like a pro! Didn't Redleader put that up for you ???
Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: RedLeader on March 03, 2014: Yeah, with an odd shaped tarp and no pegs ;)

Quote from: Dowser on March 03, 2014
Quote from: Kayakgirl on March 02, 2014
Look at the state of my tarp.. lol

Lol... Practice makes perfect, as they say. A few more hammock camps and you'll be hanging it like a pro! Didn't Redleader put that up for you ???
Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: RedLeader on March 03, 2014: What an awesome night. Apart from having to lug a couple of dozen kilos of food and cookwear, it was an all around blast. The Ham Hock was lovely, Andy was round the fire like a whirling dervish with a wooden spoon! Desert was lovely too, apple and
cherry pie from Glenn B. Even the rain wasn't too bad, light for a couple of hours and lovely from then on, didn't even need the down jacket.

Nice one all, think this might have to become another camping fixture!

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Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: whoRya on March 03, 2014: Looks fantastic guys. You really pulled out all the stops and put on a good show as always.

The ham on the grill looks delicious, great effort.

The thoughts of sleeping on Dowser's stretcher/hammock terrifies me.
Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: RedLeader on March 03, 2014: Ahh, the sky hammock!

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Quote from: whoRya on March 03, 2014
Looks fantastic guys. You really pulled out all the stops and put on a good show as always.

The ham on the grill looks delicious, great effort.

The thoughts of sleeping on Dowser's stretcher/hammock terrifies me.
Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: whoRya on March 03, 2014: Quote from: RedLeader on March 03, 2014
Ahh, the sky hammock!

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Quote from: whoRya on March 03, 2014
Looks fantastic guys. You really pulled out all the stops and put on a good show as always.

The ham on the grill looks delicious, great effort.

The thoughts of sleeping on Dowser's stretcher/hammock terrifies me.

Did he fall out? Looks like he left a bit of chest hair on that stump.
Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: Steviemuv on March 03, 2014: That looks awesome guys.
Great set up and spot.
Sorry I wasn't able to join you( technical issues with set up for 3yr old) but will look out for future sorties.
Apologies and great job!
Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: Dowser on March 03, 2014: Quote from: whoRya on March 03, 2014
The thoughts of sleeping on Dowser's stretcher/hammock terrifies me.

Quote from: whoRya on March 03, 2014
Did he fall out? Looks like he left a bit of chest hair on that stump.

Ahhhh, that explains the bald patch on my chest this morning... I thought I had just been gnawed on by a passing fox in my inebriated sleep :D

Surprisingly, that is my second night on that death trap, with no major incidents to report. I think your body goes into some sort of subliminal, self preserving, survival mode once your asleep, as it knows that your gonna break your neck if you fall out of that G-String :o

I was keen to let my daughter experience hammock camping so I let her use my TW Hammock. With Aimée enjoying the comfort and safety of the TW Hammock I had considered settling for a bivvy but with the camp entitled the Ham Hock Hammock I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Therefore I braved the Sky Hammock yet again and survived to tell the tale.

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Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: Glenn B on March 03, 2014: Message to ones self must smile more I really was enjoying myself and im not the grumpy old git that I look like in the photos >:( >:( lol
Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: polroger on March 03, 2014: Looks like a great night. V jealous!!
Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: kilmegan on March 03, 2014: sincere thanks to Dowser etc for a delicious meal and all your hard work preparing it. I dipped out early as Matthew was getting cold in the tent, but woke at 1am asking where his dinner was!
Thanks again, we will be back, hopefully in more child-friendly weather
Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: ranger rob on March 04, 2014: looked like a great night...have to get to one
Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: Rich.H on March 05, 2014: Quote from: RedLeader on March 03, 2014
Yeah, with an odd shaped tarp and no pegs ;)

Tradesman and tools...... 8)

Looks like everyone had a good night and god nice weather too very envious.
Title: Re: The NI-Wild Ham Hock Hammock
Post by: Rumblebum on March 05, 2014: Well done all, it looked like youse had another top night.