Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
General => Meets, places, trips and reviews => Topic started by: RedLeader on October 18, 2014
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(http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/images/halloween_big.jpg)
Date Saturday 1st Nov - Sunday 2nd Nov
Annalong Wood
Sorry for the dithering, Friday was a huge problem with trick or treating etc so I've changed this to Saturday, that way we can get down in the afternoon in daylight and get sorted.
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Its hard to think of anywhere more suitable for a large group, where we can get a good fire going, its not a hard slog for any wee one's to get to and the cars are safe to leave overnight. In saying that we're up for it no matter where it is so count me and Tom in ;D
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Pretty much what I was thinking. Maybe a night round the fire in Annalong and we'll make some plans for a few more exciting overnighters.
Its hard to think of anywhere more suitable for a large group, where we can get a good fire going, its not a hard slog for any wee one's to get to and the cars are safe to leave overnight. In saying that we're up for it no matter where it is so count me and Tom in ;D
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I liked the general flow of things last year and would be up for it again this year, as already said I too cannot think of anywhere better than hotel Annalong for this due to the way things were last time. We got lucky with the weather last year but if it had been bad the forest part would of let us throw up a couple of big tarp covers etc, and having the firewood to hand just made things all round easier not to mention how it let some folks just pop by for a couple of hours if they had no desire to camp out. Can't see it working as well as that if we were all up a hillside somewhere, of course seeing the general age range last time does allow for some early setup time for some proper scares this year. 8)
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I missed this last year. Scares you say, will I need my teddy? :'(
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Sounds good, I've found the perfect tent for Hotel Annalong.. What do you's think? (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/19/5da3d5fa21570d695f810910f4ade2ba.jpg)
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Unfortunately I will not be able to attend as I will be sunning (hopefully) myself in Spain.
Matthew
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Maybe a drop'o mulled wine might be nice at Halloween as a bit of an autumn warmer. Wonder could we make some in a big pot and leave it hanging by the fire all evening. Then maybe a cup of hot choc before bed.
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IS there any idea on numbers for this? I am tempted to but it is a long trek up for a night out and unless there is plenty of folks to chinwag with I might give it a miss.
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I cannie make it but if there's a date for the Xmas camp it'd be great.
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Sorry I'm away all week and don't get home until 8pm Friday
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Hmmm, il have to play it by ear, I may be committed to something already but il let you know if I can make it mate.
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Oops doesn't help I'll be caught up with family stuff, have a good one folks.
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It seems like the Friday night is a bit of a problem for NI-Wilders that like sweets and Trick or Treating, I'm thinking of moving this to Saturday night instead to suit more people.
Would Saturday suit people any better?
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It seems like the Friday night is a bit of a problem for NI-Wilders that like sweets and Trick or Treating, I'm thinking of moving this to Saturday night instead to suit more people. More info to follow!
Good Stuff, I'm defo in then... Friday wasn't great for me.. It's my Trick or Treat night were I hit the streets and build up my sweetie supply for the coming year ;)
I'll have the three kids with me and will probably head up about 3pm before it gets dark to set up my kit and let the kids have a bit of a mess about.
8)
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I have a rather mad party to attend Sat night so if I can make it then it'll be in the wee early hours in which case I'll do my best to scare the shit clean outta you all ;D
Otherwise I'll try and pop up for breakfast on Sunday (in which you probably won't sleep a wink expecting something to happen during the night ::) )
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Brilliant, i'm up for this, looking forward to it. ;D
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Sorry I have plans for Saturday evening too. Getting my butt off the sofa isn't the problem, getting my butt on to a sofa seems to be!
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Think im gonna try and get up to camp for about lunchtime on Saturday and have a bit of an explore up and around the Annalong valley, anybody up for it? :)
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Yeah, I'm game assuming SpecimanYak is able to come early enough. Though if we're mulling wine I'll probably end up with some serious extra weight, might take 2 trips from the car 8)
We could take a wander up to Douglas Crag which isn't far from Annalong Wood.
Think im gonna try and get up to camp for about lunchtime on Saturday and have a bit of an explore up and around the Annalong valley, anybody up for it? :)
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Yep, i'm up for getting down earlier and going for an explore and sure i'll give you a hand
drinking carrying the wine.
Yeah, I'm game assuming SpecimanYak is able to come early enough. Though if we're mulling wine I'll probably end up with some serious extra weight, might take 2 trips from the car 8)
We could take a wander up to Douglas Crag which isn't far from Annalong Wood.
Think im gonna try and get up to camp for about lunchtime on Saturday and have a bit of an explore up and around the Annalong valley, anybody up for it? :)
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Is anyone out Friday night????
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(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/31/0650d22bd9a06cf269255146403337aa.jpg)
Looks like the weather will be kind to us folks[emoji41] I think I'll throw in a spare tarp just in case though[emoji6]
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Does look like some rain in the afternoon/early evening. I'll throw a spare tarp in too, with a big fire going we'll be comfy enough :)
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Shud be able to make this one :) although might not be up untill 6
Anyone going up earlier bring a good bow saw and start the wood pile
And watch out for old wolfie !
I used to be a werewolf but I'm alright noOOOW
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Aye I think me and cash will pop up early evening for a bit of Craic. Get the wood pile high lol.
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Oh yeah, slackers avoiding the hard wood gathering labour :P ;)
We'll have a pot of mull on the go, feel free to bring something to throw in if you fancy a winter warmer!
See you then.
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Wud there be traffic problems in Newcastle tonight about 4 or so ,
Just heard about Halloween festivities in the town centre ?
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Can be busy enough but being a straight road it usually moves quicly enough. Though according to the website there's nothing on today before 8pm
http://www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/MourneMountains/media/MourneMountains/Audios/Hallowtides-Programme-2014.pdf
Wud there be traffic problems in Newcastle tonight about 4 or so ,
Just heard about Halloween festivities in the town centre ?
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Enjoy the camp you lot, I'm sure youl have a good night!
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That was excellent, cheers to every-one for making it another memorable night out at Annalong. ;D
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Great night as usual guys, cheers to everyone who braved the elements, we got the usual 4 seasons in one day :)
(https://i.imgur.com/9cxl1vz.jpg)
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That was a bit of a kit test ,
But one thing about niwild'ers we've got heart !
And the rain didn't dampen our Halloween spirits
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Another great night spent around the fire gently steaming ourselves dry and another first for me fry boiled steak.[emoji97] [emoji98] [emoji98]
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Sorry I missed it but didn't get home til 2.30am, and I wasn't even drinking :(
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Good ones lads, keeping the Wild in NI Wild.
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Blog writeup and piccies here:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/blog/2014/11/halloween-camp/
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Blog writeup and piccies here:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/blog/2014/11/halloween-camp/
A brilliant night, you got plenty of pics I only managed to get a few in the rain and when it went off I'd drunk that much mulled wine I forgot to take anymore ;D ;D ;D