Donard Wood Overnighter - 26 Mar 11

[LandyLiam]

I'm in Newcastle now so I'll pop up for about 6.30 with my 6yr old after we visit the ice house.

[MikeD]

Think we'll be at the car park about 7, u can meet us there if it suits or youre not familiar with the location of the campsite.

Think I'll have a guinness when I get there too  

[MikeD]

I usually leave my car there. Think we be there closer to 7.15, anyways ill pm you my number.

[LandyLiam]

The fire's lit, jolly rodger is flying, easy to spot from the path

[MikeD]

Had a great night, weather perfect, nice to meet flip and big e... Saw some bushcraft!  Watched some logs getting chopped!  What more could u want !

[MikeD]

Forgot about that! 9-11 truth movement was also in full swing!

[Eamonn]

Steak in a cup 

I think i'll bring a plate next time.

Had a great night, weather perfect, nice to meet flip and big e... Saw some bushcraft!  Watched some logs getting chopped!  What more could u want !

There's just something about the sound of wood getting chopped, you'll have to give it a go next time.
It was great to meet everyone.

[LandyLiam]

Wee Hannah really enjoyed the evening and definitely keen to stay overnight next time, nice to meet Big E and flipmeb for the first tme, hopefully i'll be able to stay longer on the next one





Hannah stuggles to get over the slippery log 



the campsite



getting to comfy!



Jonno boiling something (probably his fingers  )


RedLeader looking for his haggis



a long exposure gives some interesting effects



Big E setting up


Haggis and tatties roasting away in the tin foil


Hannah and I went home about 9pm in the dark with only 1 headtorch, which she insisted on wearing  , this made walking the rocky path difficult (she kept looking around while on my shoulders) so we went down the longer but easier granite trail


view of Newcastle from the quarry

[Tim]

Some nice pics there Liam, great shot of Newcastle at the end. Looked like you's all had a great time and a brilliant night for it as well

[RedLeader]

Top weekend guys. Was great to meet Eamon and Dave, although I should have known better than to stay up so late, I was completely ruined yesterday.

[twentyclicks]

I was a little bit wrecked myself from the late night, but it was a superb camp.

I had great views from the sleeping bag of silvery spears of trees shooting up to glimpses of stars, the blushing pink mist of pre-dawn, and the warm orange of sunrise reaching into the forest.

Added to that, some new gear got christened, the fire was good, and the company was great.

[RedLeader]

Considering the forecast was for no  rain I wish I'd not put the tarp up so I could have woken up seeing the treetops. When do you ever see 0% chance of rain in the Mournes

I was a little bit wrecked myself from the late night, but it was a superb camp.

I had great views from the sleeping bag of silvery spears of trees shooting up to glimpses of stars, the blushing pink mist of pre-dawn, and the warm orange of sunrise reaching into the forest.

Added to that, some new gear got christened, the fire was good, and the company was great.

[LennyJ1]

Considering the forecast was for no  rain I wish I'd not put the tarp up so I could have woken up seeing the treetops. When do you ever see 0% chance of rain in the Mournes

I was a little bit wrecked myself from the late night, but it was a superb camp.

I had great views from the sleeping bag of silvery spears of trees shooting up to glimpses of stars, the blushing pink mist of pre-dawn, and the warm orange of sunrise reaching into the forest.

Added to that, some new gear got christened, the fire was good, and the company was great.

When do you want to take the chance in the mournes

[suspectmonkey]

Excellent night around the fire guys!  Great to meet new faces (and old ) and have a chat and some awesome grub around the fire.  Have to do it again soon!