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RedLeader

#90
January 11, 2011, 04:19:50 PM
Our own beer tent. I like it.

Quote from: MG1 on January 11, 2011, 03:56:31 PM
We could rig up a few tarps round the hut and have a enclosed drinking area ;D

MikeD

#91
January 11, 2011, 04:24:28 PM
The weather forecast is a bit mental - is it not....

26 MPH winds, gusting to 50 MPH at 3pm on Saturday afternoon, I can feel cold ears coming on.

MG1

#92
January 11, 2011, 04:26:39 PM
The worse weather the better.
If you die with all your parts working your not trying hard enough!

RedLeader

#93
January 11, 2011, 04:27:45 PM
Can't see it being worse than the last 2 times on Binnian so I'm not too bothered.

MikeD

#94
January 11, 2011, 04:29:50 PM
I'm not bothered !

MG1

#95
January 11, 2011, 04:35:25 PM
It'll be fine fella's just bring enough tonic to drown out the wind. ;D
If you die with all your parts working your not trying hard enough!

suspectmonkey

#96
January 11, 2011, 04:48:13 PM
I was hoping to test my tent in some inclement weather, so I'm not too disappointed with the forecast at this stage :)

Temperatures could be heading towards double figures by the weekend as well, so could be shorts and t-shirt all the way ;D

RedLeader

#97
January 11, 2011, 08:03:28 PM
What time is everyone heading on Saturday. May as well travel in as much of a group as possible.

twentyclicks

#98
January 11, 2011, 09:00:32 PM
Tent? Rain?  Considering the temperatures will be quite warm, I was thinking of just bivvying in my new sleeping bag.  Synthetics good in the wet?... ok, lets see.  Will bring a plastic bivi incase.

I have to travel light to cover all that ground, so will sacrifice puny shelter for food and drink  :D
Craig
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And ask the gods to pardon this clear flame." - Thoreau

ChuckMcB

#99
January 12, 2011, 12:16:06 AM
QuoteThe weather forecast is a bit mental - is it not....
Been watching this thread for a bit and I'm of a similar mind. Meelmore's flat, very exposed, Combine that with the promise of rain, and stong winds and a bit of a steep climb from the Bearnagh side, could make it quite into a bit of a slog, despite the promise of mulled wine :D ...the hard core around here will have no problem with it...but if anyone's not bivvied before, you really don't want this to be the first one...bring a tent. :D As for me...I'll probably come along for the walk...then skip off like a big ginny ann to the quarry building at the top of the Happy Valley.

suspectmonkey

#100
January 12, 2011, 01:13:34 AM
Quote from: Chuck on January 12, 2011, 12:16:06 AMAs for me...I'll probably come along for the walk...then skip off like a big ginny ann to the quarry building at the top of the Happy Valley.

That's actually a good spot to keep in mind as a foul weather alternative if the weather proves just too much... although I'm remaining optimistic that the forecast will improve as the week progresses!

Quote from: RedLeader on January 11, 2011, 08:03:28 PM
What time is everyone heading on Saturday. May as well travel in as much of a group as possible.

I was hoping to be at Meelmore Lodge and hitting the trail around 2pm.  What is everyone else thinking?

RedLeader

#101
January 12, 2011, 08:45:18 AM
Where is the quarry building above Happy Valley?

Quote from: Chuck on January 12, 2011, 12:16:06 AM
QuoteThe weather forecast is a bit mental - is it not....
Been watching this thread for a bit and I'm of a similar mind. Meelmore's flat, very exposed, Combine that with the promise of rain, and stong winds and a bit of a steep climb from the Bearnagh side, could make it quite into a bit of a slog, despite the promise of mulled wine :D ...the hard core around here will have no problem with it...but if anyone's not bivvied before, you really don't want this to be the first one...bring a tent. :D As for me...I'll probably come along for the walk...then skip off like a big ginny ann to the quarry building at the top of the Happy Valley.

LandyLiam

#102
January 12, 2011, 09:24:55 AM
Sounds like the one above the happy valley car park, about half way up to the saddle, on left of the river. Sorry Chuck, did I give away your secret emergency spot :)

Not sure yet if I can stay over but hope to at least pop up for tea, leaving happy valley car park about 5ish.
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RedLeader

#103
January 12, 2011, 09:34:44 AM
There's nothing on my OS 25k. Do you have a grid ref - my interest is piqued now!

Quote from: LandyLiam on January 12, 2011, 09:24:55 AM
Sounds like the one above the happy valley car park, about half way up to the saddle, on left of the river. Sorry Chuck, did I give away your secret emergency spot :)

Not sure yet if I can stay over but hope to at least pop up for tea, leaving happy valley car park about 5ish.

Dowser

#104
January 12, 2011, 10:35:31 AM
Quote from: RedLeader on January 12, 2011, 09:34:44 AM
There's nothing on my OS 25k. Do you have a grid ref - my interest is piqued now!

Quote from: LandyLiam on January 12, 2011, 09:24:55 AM
Sounds like the one above the happy valley car park, about half way up to the saddle, on left of the river. Sorry Chuck, did I give away your secret emergency spot :)

Not sure yet if I can stay over but hope to at least pop up for tea, leaving happy valley car park about 5ish.

I think this is the quarry building Chuck is referring to: http://mountainviews.ie/mv/index.php?PHPSESSID=2hg1cvqnfs6biopslfb4dd2qe6&mtnindex=138&findpage=true

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