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(http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/images/Christmas-camp-2014-Large.jpg)
What : Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings
When : Saturday/Sunday 20th/21st December 2014
Where : Annalong Wood (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3791.0) (Secure parking at Carrick Plant Hire)
Who : Everyone
So you've sat around an open fire, maybe toasted a few marshmallows or pushed the boat out and cooked a steak on the campfire? Well if you think that's outdoor eating then you're in for a surprise when you get yourself to the Christmas Camp.
A full turkey dinner with all the fixings, washed down with hot mulled wine followed by a variety of desserts and all accompanied by the pulling of crackers under trees festooned with fairy lights and infront of a roaring fire - that's how you eat outdoors!
We've had a Christmas dinner in the Mournes every year since 2010 which each time has without exception been the highlight of the outdoor year. Everyone brings a part of the feast, complex foods are prepared at home for heating over the fire, simpler foods are cooked up there. We all scurry around a huge campfire organising our own portion of the meal which is then served to all who have joined us. When the main course is done we tuck into Xmas pudding, mince pies and anything else that thoughtful people have brought and we have a merry old evening infront of the fire listening to festive tunes and giggling into the night before retiring to tents and bivvies for a relaxing nights sleep.
If you haven't tried it then you haven't lived - join us and you'll be sitting at the table on Christmas Day looking at the turkey and remembering how much better a Christmas Dinner tastes when you're eating it round an open fire with likeminded friends.
There's plenty of room to camp but if you want to come for the meal and head home after that's fine too.
As usual, all suggestions welcomed!
Reply to the post to be added to the list and remember to say what you'll be bringing for the meal!
Here's last years thread.
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4425.0
As ever, everyone needs to read and understand the safety and responsibility notice linked here if they want to attend:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/forum-news-information-and-help/ni-wild-meets-safety-and-responsibilty/
It will be cold and possibly wet and snowy. Definitely make sure you have suitable gear and experience for a night out in winter. If anyone wants any advice just PM. Please do not come if you are not well prepared!
| Item | Person |
| Turkey & Stuffing | Dowser |
| Gravy | Dowser |
| Ham | Fourman |
| Extra Ham | Ed |
| Quorn Roast (Vegetarian Option) | SpecimanYak |
| Mashed Potatoes | Redleader |
| Sliced Garlic Potatoes | Matthew |
| Roast Potatoes | Wee Pearse |
| Sweet Potato | Clairebear |
| Chipolatas wrapped in Bacon | Kayakgirl |
| Roast Parsnips | Mourneman |
| Sprouts | Rumblebum |
| Mushy Peas | SpecimanYak |
| Carrots | whoRya |
| Cranberry Sauce | Red Leader |
| Christmas Pudding with Custard and Brandy Sauce | WhoRya/RumbleBum |
| Mince Pies and Cream | Spud |
| Mulled Wine (Number of Bottles) | Oisin & Grace |
| Port | Clairebear |
| Single Malt | Gardener |
| Cheese Board and Biscuits for Cheese | Moxy |
| Christmas Cake | Red Leader |
| Fudge | Karina |
| Christmas Brownies | Foxy |
| Non Food | |
| Christmas Crackers | Doctor Who |
| Christmas decorations | |
| Christmas lights | LandyLiam |
(http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/images/xmas_coll_2014.jpg)
Attendees
Redleader +1
Dowser
Foxy
Doctor Who +1
Clairebear + 1
LandyLiam
specimanYak
Rumblebum
Moxy
Kayakgirl + 3
whoRya
mrdosu
LennyJ1
Spud
Fourman
Ed
gbhvespa + 2
Mourneman
Rich.H
MikeD
Wee Pearse
Gardener
Matthew + Kelly
Oisin & Grace
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I will like to go to this. Perfect date as I am off that weekend, so I don't have to book it off anyway.
Would anyone driving thats going consider giving me and possibly my brother a lift from newcastle bus station to carrick little carpark and the next day back to the newcastle bus station. I would pay the £5.00 over night carpark fee for doing so.
I will bring down christmas crackers.
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Happy days, i'll bring a couple of bottles of port again to aid digestion.
Looking forward to it.
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I'll bring the Christmas lights, disco ball, and whatever other sparkly thing I can think of 8)
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Brilliant, i'll bring the Quorn Roast, mushy peas and a bottle of vino if we're making the mulled wine down there.
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Count me in!
Put me down for the sprouts again and il bring along a bottle of mulled wine for the drinks cabnet!
Looking forward to it!!!
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Yahoo!!! I've been looking forward to this since the last one! I will be there for sure- put me down for the cheese and crackers. I might even bring a bottle of my favourite spiced rum to share ;D
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Cool, I'll bring the chipolatas wrapped in bacon
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Game on! Carrots and wee bottle of red for mulling. :)
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Dont think im going to make it this year :'(
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I would love to attend this as I will probably be arriving a few days earlier in Belfast from Germany. This would be perfect to get some stories and tips for trekking the country after.
How would I be able to get there from Belfast? Is there public transportation?
I would definetly bring single malt :D
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Just back from ASDA (other supermarkets are available) and I have officially started collecting for our Christmas cheese board. Don't worry I've checked the dates! Lol
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Dont think im going to make it this year :'(
You'll be missed chum, i'll raise a mug (or three) of mulled wine in your absence.
How would I be able to get there from Belfast? Is there public transportation?
I would definetly bring single malt :D
There's a bus from Belfast at the Europa Hotel bus station, service numbers 18, 20 and 37 which will get you to Newcastle bus station. I'm sure some-one could arrange to pick you up and get you up to Annalong Wood, may cost you a few drams of that malt.
Bus timetable: http://journeyplanner.translink.co.uk/ext_webpdf_desk/TTB/EFA02__00002e56_TP.pdf
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I think I might take a dander up. Wont stay as have things to do sunday.
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Would be great to see you, grab an armful of Xmas goodies and plough on up for a festive feed!
I think I might take a dander up. Wont stay as have things to do sunday.
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I'll be up guys, but not til late as am working, so can't volunteer to cook anything, I'll just bring some extra booze, I'm sure it'll get drunk!
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Think i will step up to the mark and have a go at the ham ,
Its always been good so no pressure .
Wil bring a little something to add to the mulled wine aswell , its an essential warm up.
Will keep an eye on the numbers ,half a pig shud surfice .
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No bother at all, we'll keep you a plate of grub!
I'll be up guys, but not til late as am working, so can't volunteer to cook anything, I'll just bring some extra booze, I'm sure it'll get drunk!
Pressure's on 8)
Think i will step up to the mark and have a go at the ham ,
Its always been good so no pressure .
Wil bring a little something to add to the mulled wine aswell , its an essential warm up.
Will keep an eye on the numbers ,half a pig shud surfice .
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I'm all but 100% on this. Will confirm for definite next week. I'm looking at maybe making a multi day trip out of it, dropping off my contribution (probably a bottle of Jura single malt and some christmas cake bars) then tooling around the mournes for a day or two before joining everyone for the christmas dinner. After a few days of eating dehydrated ready meals the christmas dinner will be like manna from heaven
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I don't know any of you guys and it looks like this is a kind of annual reunion? I've never camped out in winter because it just seems so pointless with 16 hrs darkness unless for something like this. Do newbies fit in and whats the routine - presumably u'd set camp afternoon, any organisation to this, what time does feasting start? I can cook and bake but not sure if weekend before Christmas is good. C.
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Hi sandman, this proves to be the only thing I can get to each year. Last year was my first outing and I had the same thoughts as you, but everybody was really welcoming, chatty and a good laugh. I arrived when it was already pitch black, put up my gelert solo between the trees and mooched over for a chat. Asides from them being a really friendly mob, there was a great big fire to keep warm around with logs and large stones for seats and even festive lighting- dancing is optional.
Moxy
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Hi guys I haven't been out in a while I will be there plus 2, and will bring alchohol and Christmas cheer, c u then gbhvespa G ;)
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Update!
Much as mulled wine is an integral part of any Christmas dinner, it's probably not as important as say, potatoes ;) We're running the risk of ending up with lots of mulled wine and Christmas non-food stuff but without actually having a complete meal. If a few people could club together to make a bit of mulled wine and everyone else looks at the food list it would be much appreciated.
We really need food > mull > non-food (discounting LandyLiam who has awesome Christmas lights)
If anyone's worried about the extra weight that food can be for these sorts of numbers then just post in the thread and we'll make sure someone helps you carry stuff up.
Update 2!
If anyone's wary about this being their first outing, don't be worrying. You can expect a warm welcome and everyone has been in the same boat at some stage. However, it is going to be winter (Sunday 21st Dec is the official start of winter) and whilst the last few years have been mild and dry, there are no guarantees. I wouldn't recommend anyone comes that hasn't camped in winter before or that doesn't have proper winter gear! If you are experienced with winter camping and have sufficient gear to ensure you can stay warm and dry in all conditions then plough on up, it'll be great.
Also!
We're going to shake things up this year and have a few competitions with prizes, more details to follow.
Finally!
One of those prizes may or may not be for the most awesome Xmas hat, you'll get loads of fun ones on Ebay or Amazon at a low price.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/field-keywords=christmas+hat
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=christmas+hat
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see you's there folks,put me down for the roasted parsnips
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What time is the meal gonna be roughly?
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What time is the meal gonna be roughly?
It's probably going to be about 7ish. You know what it's like. By the time everybody arrives and sets up camp then gets their grub warmed through at the fire it could be any time from 7pm till midnight lol.
Say, 7pm at the earliest and 9pm at the latest.
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What time is the meal gonna be roughly?
It's probably going to be about 7ish. You know what it's like. By the time everybody arrives and sets up camp then gets their grub warmed through at the fire it could be any time from 7pm till midnight lol.
Say, 7pm at the earliest and 9pm at the latest.
Grand, the reason I ask is that I'm aiming to be there for about 2030, and if it was from then onwards I could bring something food wise?
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What time is the meal gonna be roughly?
It's probably going to be about 7ish. You know what it's like. By the time everybody arrives and sets up camp then gets their grub warmed through at the fire it could be any time from 7pm till midnight lol.
Say, 7pm at the earliest and 9pm at the latest.
Grand, the reason I ask is that I'm aiming to be there for about 2030, and if it was from then onwards I could bring something food wise?
I just went into the properties of the photo of my dinner last year and it was being served at 21:02 so you'll be grand. Landy arrived up late and still got a feed at 21:33 :D
Mine
(http://i.imgur.com/4kPWpzo.jpg)
Landy's
(http://i.imgur.com/1QVdDTf.jpg)
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Ok, stick me down for the mince pies and cream then
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Ok, stick me down for the mince pies and cream then
Good Lad... Looking forward to a bit of a catch up and pigging out on left overs well into the early hours :)
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Anyone out there offering lifts? From newcastle bus station to carrick little carpark and the return the next day. Give me a shout.
It will be me and my brother.
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Anyone out there offering lifts? From newcastle bus station to carrick little carpark and the return the next day. Give me a shout.
It will be me and my brother.
I am not 100% if I can make it in time, but is it possible to get an affordable? taxi cab from Newcastle to the carpark leading up to the meet?
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Taxi costs £12.00 there and £12.00 back. Anyway its no bother. If anyone can't give a lift. then we will get a taxi. But I rather pay £5.00 for the persons carpark fee than £24.00.
It already costs me £7.60 odds to get to newcastle and the taxi from my house to the bus station is about £5.00.
So I already spent alot of travel costs.
To get a taxi at newcastle.
Taxi (From House to Bus Station) £5.00
Bus (From Belfast to Newcastle) £7.60
Taxi (From Newcastle Bus Station to Carrick Little Carpark) £12.00
Total: £24.60
Return Journey
Total: £24.60
Grand Total £49.20
To me thats expensive coming up to christmas time.
To get a Lift at newcastle.
Taxi (From House to Bus Station) £5.00
Bus (From Belfast to Newcastle) £7.60
Carpark Over Night Fee £5.00
Total: £17.60
Return Journey
Total: £12.60
Grand Total: £30.20
Savings £19.00
Like I said if there is nobody giving lifts then I will just get a taxi.
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Taxi costs £12.00 there and £12.00 back. Anyway its no bother. If anyone can't give a lift. then we will get a taxi. But I rather pay £5.00 for the persons carpark fee than £24.00.
It already costs me £7.60 odds to get to newcastle and the taxi from my house to the bus station is about £5.00.
So I already spent alot of travel costs.
To get a taxi at newcastle.
Taxi (From House to Bus Station) £5.00
Bus (From Belfast to Newcastle) £7.60
Taxi (From Newcastle Bus Station to Carrick Little Carpark) £12.00
Total: £24.60
Return Journey
Total: £24.60
Grand Total £49.20
:o It would be cheaper to get yourself dropped in using Amazon Prime Air!!!
Think I'll get them to deliver the Turkey to save me carrying it up ;D
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Dr Who, you've done the right thing in exploring the options. I suppose most people won't know what their plans are for the day yet. There could be kids Saturday morning sports on, people could be doing last minute shopping in the morning of the camp, some may plan to do a bit of walking before it and stuff like that. I'd raise it again closer to the time.
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Ok, stick me down for the mince pies and cream then
Good Lad... Looking forward to a bit of a catch up and pigging out on left overs well into the early hours :)
You know it buddy! Lol
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Dr Who there's alway the Mourne Shuttle Bus (AIMSS) which I believe is £5 each, not a big saving though. If there's a few from Belfast it might be worth his while bringing you the whole way. Peter might even want to join us for dinner :)
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4554.msg49578#msg49578
I'm sure you would have no problem getting a lift back on Saturday, as whorya says best check a few days beforehand as its hard to commit at this point, I certainley have no idea what time I'll be going or how many i'll have in the car.
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Hay I'll have space for two but as someone else said there I'll not know my exact times until the day. I'll post my time I'm leaving Belfast (Dundonald) at probably the day before. More than happy to pick up you and your brother either in Newcastle or at forestside.
Hope this helps.
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Think I am about 80% set on going to this, I won't know for definite until the end of next week. If I do go I can happily pick up two folks on the way if anyone still needs a lift by that stage.
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Oh and I'm a plus 1 so put me down for sweet potatoes too.
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I'm the same as clairebear in that I won't know what time I'm leaving home in Newcastle until the day before. I'm sure I could take a few people with me in the corsa though. I will probably be leaving early-ish in the morning as well if anybody wants left at Newcastle bus station?
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Hay I'll have space for two but as someone else said there I'll not know my exact times until the day. I'll post my time I'm leaving Belfast (Dundonald) at probably the day before. More than happy to pick up you and your brother either in Newcastle or at forestside.
Hope this helps.
Well me and my brother will be at newcastle bus station. we're usually there about 13:00 or 14:00. but yea near the time I will pm you. thanks for offering.
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I noticed the fb page had a link to the santa splash, anyone up for a Sunday dip after the camp?
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I would love to but I have a very important appointment with the sofa that day ;)
I noticed the fb page had a link to the santa splash, anyone up for a Sunday dip after the camp?
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I'm a definite yes for this one, if anyone needs a lift I can provide space for two people. I am aiming to get up there by around 2ish so I have time for a bit of a dander around first. Will be heading there through Belfast and not going to be in a rush the following morning.
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I'm a plus 1 and two kids! Won't be up until after 7/8 as working till 6.
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Friend of mine, ' Wee Pearse' will be joining me for the camp,he's going to bring the roast potatoes ;D
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Do you not mean "Pirate" john? lol
Karinas going to make a batch of fudge for afters, just in case everyone hasn't already had enough sugar/fat by that point.
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Hi folks, I hope you don't mind if I join you this year. I've spent the last two years getting my kit together and trying out a few solo bivi/camping trips and building my confidence in the hills. ( I'll bring whisky ) looking forward to meeting you all and sharing some stories.
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Myself and me old mucker Whorya will bring along the Christmas pudding as well.
Five days to go Woohoo!
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Hello all, long time no speak!
Grace and I are hoping to be in attendance this year, sure how could we miss it? I see no one has claimed the mulled wine and I'm not prepared to let that happen, so stick me down for that ;D
Looking forward to it all again this year, it's always the highlight of the camping calendar.
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Nicely done everyone, looks like it's shaping up nicely.
Does anyone remember last year someone brought Yorkshire Puddings, does anyone remember who?
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Nicely done everyone, looks like it's shaping up nicely.
Does anyone remember last year someone brought Yorkshire Puddings, does anyone remember who?
Aunt Bessie [emoji2]
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Lol. Do you remember whose rucksack Aunt Bessie packed them in :)
Nicely done everyone, looks like it's shaping up nicely.
Does anyone remember last year someone brought Yorkshire Puddings, does anyone remember who?
Aunt Bessie [emoji2]
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Lol. Do you remember whose rucksack Aunt Bessie packed them in :)
Nicely done everyone, looks like it's shaping up nicely.
Does anyone remember last year someone brought Yorkshire Puddings, does anyone remember who?
Aunt Bessie [emoji2]
I don't, but then there's a lot of hazy memories from last year, must have been all that ham...[emoji2]
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It was my friend Aidan and his wife that brought them, unfortunately they won't be coming this year as they are in Slovakia for Christmas.
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Just two days left till your bellies are busted on the side of a mountain, all in the name of Christmas.
I've had a quick look down the list of food stuffs and there are still a couple of items needing volunteers so that we have the full works to chow down on:
- Mash Potato
- Cranberry Sauce
- Christmas Cake
Anybody fancy claiming these last few items or Santa will be sad :'(
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I'll bring Xmas Cake and Cranberry. Not sure if I'm going to have time to mash anything though if someone wants to pick up the potato mantle.
There are 34 people on the list, that number may grow or shrink. With that in mind, if anyone wanted to bring extra of any the foodstuffs, especially meat it would be appreciated or else it might all get a bit Oliver Twist.
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The weather's looking okay. Dry but windy and cold. Remember to wrap up warm folks and come very well prepared.
Can I also reiterate this:
As ever, everyone needs to read and understand the safety and responsibility notice linked here if they want to attend:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/forum-news-information-and-help/ni-wild-meets-safety-and-responsibilty/
It will be cold and possibly wet and snowy. Definitely make sure you have suitable gear and experience for a night out in winter. If anyone wants any advice just PM. Please do not come if you are not well prepared!
(https://i.imgur.com/m42QhYH.jpg)
Just two days left till your bellies are busted on the side of a mountain, all in the name of Christmas.
I've had a quick look down the list of food stuffs and there are still a couple of items needing volunteers so that we have the full works to chow down on:
- Mash Potato
- Cranberry Sauce
- Christmas Cake
Anybody fancy claiming these last few items or Santa will be sad :'(
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There are 34 people on the list, that number may grow or shrink. With that in mind, if anyone wanted to bring extra of any the foodstuffs, especially meat it would be appreciated or else it might all get a bit Oliver Twist.
What about anyone who hasn't volunteered to bring anything bring something extra? I would have gladly done the potatoes, but I won't be up in time :(
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There are 34 people on the list, that number may grow or shrink. With that in mind, if anyone wanted to bring extra of any the foodstuffs, especially meat it would be appreciated or else it might all get a bit Oliver Twist.
What about anyone who hasn't volunteered to bring anything bring something extra? I would have gladly done the potatoes, but I won't be up in time :(
Hopefully somebody will volunteer to do the Mash and an Extra Ham before Saturday or well just have to cancel the whole event lol ;)
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It ll be ok , I ll put the ham through a bacon slicer
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I've just picked up the extra ham. Cancel the bacon slicer fourman, maybe upgrade to thinly hand sliced lol!
So that just leaves the mash.
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Genius! ;D ;D
I've just picked up the extra ham. Cancel the bacon slicer fourman, maybe upgrade to thinly hand sliced lol!
So that just leaves the mash.
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I've just picked up the extra ham. Cancel the bacon slicer fourman, maybe upgrade to thinly hand sliced lol!
So that just leaves the mash.
Nice one... Super Ed saves the day!!!
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Just need someone to claim the mash and I can trawl the web for another lame graphic :D
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Cheese and crackers are squared away along with continental meats. Hard, soft, fruity, plain, mild and strong. Plenty to keep people busy.
Also I'm aiming to head up around noonish, and I'm taking a bow saw to start collecting firewood. Anybody else thinking along these same lines...?
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I've just picked up the extra ham. Cancel the bacon slicer fourman, maybe upgrade to thinly hand sliced lol!
So that just leaves the mash.
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How many kids are going to this camp?
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I'm bringing a couple of kids , weather permiting.
Good job on the extra ham Ed .
I'll put the wafer thin ham on hold :-))
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It looks like a dry but cold night on Binnian
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A summit Christmas camp? ;D
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One last request for a volunteer for the Mashed Potatoes. It doesn't have to be tons... Just enough for a blob on everybodies plate.
A bag or two of spuds, boiled and mashed with a bit of butter, a dash of milk and packed into a disposable roasting tin would do the trick.
Here's a wee video to put you in the mood ;):
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I'm aiming to be up there around 130ish or so depending on when I can get away. If you bring a bowsaw I'll bring an axe, no point having 2 saws.
Cheese and crackers are squared away along with continental meats. Hard, soft, fruity, plain, mild and strong. Plenty to keep people busy.
Also I'm aiming to head up around noonish, and I'm taking a bow saw to start collecting firewood. Anybody else thinking along these same lines...?
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pillowy mounds haha
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Roger that RedLeader! Quickly throw the tent up, then wood collecting party. Singing is optional. Lol
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Top stuff!
Roger that RedLeader! Quickly throw the tent up, then wood collecting party. Singing is optional. Lol
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Looks like I'm 0-2 for these xmas camps now. Car decided today to throw me a curve ball with low oil pressure and it will be at least Monday before I can get the parts to fix the issue.
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A Christmas dinner with no mash is no dinner at all :o At this stage it maybe seems like a big undertaking.
What about as a suggestion that a few folk pitch in and bring a tray each of the ready-made mash you get in the supermarket? We can then just throw it all into a foil tray to heat up et voila - mash! No one will be out a lot of money and it won't take up too much space in your pack.
I'll bring one and a foil tray to put it all in. Anyone else?
If you are bringing a turkey you can be excused 8)
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A Christmas dinner with no mash is no dinner at all :o At this stage it maybe seems like a big undertaking.
What about as a suggestion that a few folk pitch in and bring a tray each of the ready-made mash you get in the supermarket? We can then just throw it all into a foil tray to heat up et voila - mash! No one will be out a lot of money and it won't take up too much space in your pack.
I'll bring one and a foil tray to put it all in. Anyone else?
If you are bringing a turkey you can be excused 8)
Bringing a turkey is no excuse and pillowy mounds of mash is just what we need so I'll throw one in my pack too. Truth is, I'll be hiding it in Foxy's pack, but she'll never notice ;)
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Nobody panic, job done! Not sure how pillowy it is though 8)
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I arrived in Belfast from Germany and finally got my ruck with gear back that the airline lost. I feel a bit bad I'm not set up to cook and bring food so I'm bringing as much whiskey as will fit.
Looking forward to meeting yall!
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The ham just finished , the kitchen smells like Xmas .
Now just to fit 5 lb of porky pig in the rucksack ,
that's if we havnt eaten it all by the morning ;-)
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Nobody panic, job done! Not sure how pillowy it is though 8)
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Well done that man!!
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It's turkey photo time again and this year its a bit of a beast. 23lbs of Turkey, 5lbs of Stuffing and 2lb of Streaky Bacon :o
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How are you getting it to camp, wheelbarrow?
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How are you getting it to camp, wheelbarrow?
Did you not say you were meeting me at the car park????
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I'm sorry, there was some sort of loud fuzzy noise when we spoke earlier 8)
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What's all this talk about food when there's serious issues to discuss like the Christmas hat competition! I'm quite proud of mine, bet I forget to bring it >:(
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What's all this talk about food when there's serious issues to discuss like the Christmas hat competition! I'm quite proud of mine, bet I forget to bring it >:(
Mine was stolen by a young lassie at my work Christmas do last week but with the power of Amazon Prime it has been replaced with something a bit more spectacular
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My Christmas hat is also sorted! Its been a struggle wrestling it away from my 5 year old son though!
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Who's feeling lucky! Actually, we'll need to appoint an impartial Xmas hat judge. We don't want to end up with investigations and accusations of headwear based corruption!
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What's all this talk about food when there's serious issues to discuss like the Christmas hat competition! I'm quite proud of mine, bet I forget to bring it >:(
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Have a great day-night folks and dont forget the Anadin for breakie ;D
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Who's for sweet potato!
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I really hope someone has packed a firelog ::)
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Awesome night guys, great to catch up with some old faces and meet some new ones! Well done to everyone who brought stuff, the grub was amazing! Roll on 2015!
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Great night with great food and great company, weather wasn't bad either :) good to meet the new faces, mrdosu you're a legend now! and who won the hat competition, not Dowsers donkey hat I hope ;D
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my first installment, then I found out there was cranberry sauce so I had a second helping :)
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I have to say, Dave really does do the best fire stare
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thon beard is near as bad as my hair!
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wot, no Christmas lights!
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that's better :)
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Christmas was buried here!
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So how many people did it take to heat that pot of custard?
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flambeing the pudding
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the disco tent, and yes that is a light bulb inside ;D
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3.30am and feeling happy :)
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the morning after
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plenty left over for breakfast
looking forward to the next one..
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Thanks for a fantastic night every one, great to see so many folks turn out for a night of good food and cheer. Even Santa turned up for the camp. ;D
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Brilliant night. A big thank you to everyone for all the effort put in. Love the photos too, thanks for sharing Liam.
Enjoy the rest of your trip Mrdosu.
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What a night!
Well I had another cracking camp with the NI Wild gang! They never disappoint, there was food, drink and laughter all over the place.
Well done everyone and it was nice to meet some new faces.
RB :)
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My first Christmas camp. I had heard all about the previous ones and I certainly wasn't disappointed. Food was fantastic but the company was even better. Thank you for a great night and for all the lovely food. :D
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Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a night around the fire with all my NI Wild Chums, and it just gets better and better each year.
What a brilliant night and a huge Thank You to everybody for pulling out all the stops yet again and creating a feast that would choke the big man Santa himself!
If the events of the night before were all a bit hazy the next morning here a few more photos to help jog the memory bank:
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Looks like a great night and glad the weather held out for you all. Is it just me though or is Dowsers hat still in the rut?
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What an amazing night, gets better every year.
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best camp I've had in a long time. ;D
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Was all good , had to buy a three man tent for this years
and after the rest of the family seen the pics and reviews I
might need a larger tent for next year :o
Well done guys you pulled off another Christmas cracker.
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It was a brill night! Thanks for all who chipped in to make it so nice. I kinda feel guilty now for rocking down unannounced! Brill night guys!
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Work Christmas Dinner in Downpatrick vs NI Wild Christmas Dinner in Hotel Annalong
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Can you guess which one is which... Answers on a postcard to:
NI-Wild HQ
Node 2,
Deck 5,
ISS,
LEO 51.603
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That was an amazing night! Thank you all for that. I am now in Newcastle drying out in the hostel after the days of rainstorm. Special thank you for leaving me with all the leftover supplies that kept me nice and comfy!!!
If anyone's in Newcastle tonight drop me a message and I'll buy you a pint.
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The ni-wild feed absolutely trounces the work one
It was the same with mine
Sebastian it was a pleasure to meet you, did you have fun hiking the Mournes? You got authentic irish weather!
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Another Xmas spectacular guys, it was a brilliant party. It's staggering to think we can pull this sort of thing off, you should all be chuffed. A massive party in a forest in the Mournes with Santa in attendance and surrounded by twinkling Christmas lights not to mention a dinner so fine it wouldn't be out of place on anyone's table on Christmas day but that is all prepared outdoors on an open fire in late December. And all that from a random selection of peeps from the internet who sort their own parts individually but manage to bring it all together on the day as if it were a military operation. Just goes to show what we can do!
Well done all, you should be rightly proud.
Merry Christmas!
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