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#21
General Chat / A comment of appreciation
Last post by Darran - August 20, 2024, 12:08:45 AMHi all,
I must say that I really didn't expect the NI Wild Forum to be one of the things hit hard by covid, and I really don't understand why exactly, especially given how the forum was at it's most active in Jan 2020. I would have imagined outdoor pursuits to be the least of the things to drop!
Nevertheless, as someone who still occasionally stops by to see what's going on, I want to say that I really am thankful for this forum. It made up a large part of the awe that the outdoors has put into me since I first started heading out all those years ago.
So, to the owners of the forum. Thanks. You're awesome. You've made me and I'm sure plenty of other people just that bit happier for making the outdoors and the Mournes just that bit more accessible. We have wonder where we previously didn't. Job well done
If there's any help that the forum could use in order to keep going, be it admin or advertising or anything else, do be sure to holler. I'd want it to keep going as long as possible.
To anyone else dropping by, do be sure to comment on here. Don't just pass by!
All the best,
Darran.
I must say that I really didn't expect the NI Wild Forum to be one of the things hit hard by covid, and I really don't understand why exactly, especially given how the forum was at it's most active in Jan 2020. I would have imagined outdoor pursuits to be the least of the things to drop!
Nevertheless, as someone who still occasionally stops by to see what's going on, I want to say that I really am thankful for this forum. It made up a large part of the awe that the outdoors has put into me since I first started heading out all those years ago.
So, to the owners of the forum. Thanks. You're awesome. You've made me and I'm sure plenty of other people just that bit happier for making the outdoors and the Mournes just that bit more accessible. We have wonder where we previously didn't. Job well done
If there's any help that the forum could use in order to keep going, be it admin or advertising or anything else, do be sure to holler. I'd want it to keep going as long as possible.
To anyone else dropping by, do be sure to comment on here. Don't just pass by!
All the best,
Darran.
#22
General Chat / Re: Cable Car ride up Donard
Last post by Rugged Track - March 29, 2023, 02:31:00 PMWhen I first heard it discussed (years ago) I thought it was going to the summit of Donard and I was raging. This plan seems to be going partly up to quarry. I don't like the idea of cable cars swing as a visual in the sky. They could probably a rail car system up instead which would be less visible. Don't know how cable cars it work work in winds, probably wouldn't run half the time with weather. It would also put pressure on infrastructure of the town which on certain days is packed with cars. I can understand why they want to do for tourism development, good for businesses and as an attraction and I'm sure people would love the views.
Saying that I don't think it would to see it and it should be left alone.
Saying that I don't think it would to see it and it should be left alone.
#23
General Chat / Re: Cable Car ride up Donard
Last post by Fred - March 29, 2023, 10:57:31 AMI was disappointed to hear about this idea resurfacing. It is just going to make the wilderness area smaller.
fred
fred
#24
General Chat / Cable Car ride up Donard
Last post by NorthernSky - March 29, 2023, 09:03:18 AMthere's going to be a cable car ride half way up Donard 
https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2023-03-28/the-44m-alternative-to-seeing-the-mourne-mountains
good or bad?
i'd rather not see it personally
is this why all those trees have been cleared on the way up
https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2023-03-28/the-44m-alternative-to-seeing-the-mourne-mountains
good or bad?
i'd rather not see it personally
is this why all those trees have been cleared on the way up
#25
General Chat / Lough Shannagh
Last post by Scribble - March 22, 2023, 06:10:41 PMHi all,
hope all is good and everyone still living the dream..
was wondering if anyone has a picture of Lough Shannagh i could use for a bit of promotion artwork in my work . The moodier the better .
cheers
andy
hope all is good and everyone still living the dream
.. was wondering if anyone has a picture of Lough Shannagh i could use for a bit of promotion artwork in my work . The moodier the better .
cheers
andy
#26
General Chat / Re: Where has everyone gone?
Last post by Glenn B - March 02, 2023, 03:21:50 PMWas I ever here I can't remember 
#27
General Chat / Re: Where has everyone gone?
Last post by Rugged Track - February 15, 2023, 11:57:50 PMQuote from: Rusty Madra on February 09, 2023, 09:04:43 PM
Just logged in again here and worked out it's almost been 10 years since I was last onSo many good memories from this site!
Recently started checking it again a posted recently!! Good stuff/ information and memories on the site
#28
General Chat / Re: Where has everyone gone?
Last post by Rusty Madra - February 09, 2023, 09:04:43 PMJust logged in again here and worked out it's almost been 10 years since I was last on So many good memories from this site!
So many good memories from this site! #29
Meets, places, trips and reviews / Lake District wild camp taking...
Last post by Rugged Track - January 18, 2023, 12:28:33 PM3, Nights/ 4 Days in the Lake District, England. Starting from Wasdale Head Inn hiking up Kirk Fell, Great Gable, Sprinkling Tarn, Scafell Pike, Maiden Castle Cairn, Burnmoor Tarn, Wast Water and returning to Wasdale Head, wild camping.
https://youtu.be/4NHvZGry2Is
https://youtu.be/4NHvZGry2Is
#30