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watermanpete

September 13, 2011, 09:37:10 PM
Hi there

good site, good idea. Belfast based mid40's (aahh) hoping to get a bit more walking and spot of camping done. Born in the shadow of cavehill (well near by) and still would stretch my legs there on a Sunday morning. Hill-walking on/off from my twenties mostly in Peak District with occasional excursions to Lake D and Scotland. Did 4 peaks a few years ago and really enoyed it but things died off again after that but had a few recent jaunts back in the Mournes and hoping to keep the momentum going. Also seems to coincide when read a good mountaineering book or Antartic trek (most recent No Way Down K2)

cheers

surfnscenic

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September 13, 2011, 09:51:03 PM
Good evening and welcome to NI Wild.  Glad to see another youngster ;D joining the ranks of the "get out plodding again."

Amongst loads of useful advice and guidance you'll get plenty of encouragement to get out on the hills more. :)

Hope you enjoy the trip.

Surfnscenic
Every carrot has a tunnel at the light end of the stick.

RedLeader

#2
September 13, 2011, 09:55:45 PM
Welcome!

LandyLiam

#3
September 13, 2011, 10:30:38 PM
welcome to the mid-life crisis forum   :)
think outside, no box required

LennyJ1

#4
September 13, 2011, 11:23:16 PM
Welcome to the forum
No one goes inside to clear their head

Paul72

#5
September 14, 2011, 10:46:01 AM
Welcome along old chap!
"Oh my word, I'm far too old " RedLeader

Dollywaggon

#6
September 14, 2011, 11:23:29 AM

Greetings. I "was" the Lake D with the occasional trip to the White Peaks !!! Just started "doing" the Mournes last Aug. Now based in N. Tyrone after 38yrs in Rochdale. I think Borrowdale (Keswick) is calling me this Autumn. Vinny.

dean1970

#7
September 14, 2011, 01:35:01 PM
yeh there must be something that happens when you turn 40.

get a dog, a pair of boots and a pack and walk up hills

Oisín

#8
September 14, 2011, 01:41:46 PM
I think all you old folk take to the hills so you dont have to look in the mirror in the morning and see your progressive bald spot.
It is not about being the fastest, the strongest or the biggest. It is about being ourselves - Kilian Jornet

MG1

#9
September 14, 2011, 04:51:15 PM
Welcome dude
If you die with all your parts working your not trying hard enough!

Oisín

#10
September 14, 2011, 07:31:42 PM


O the folly of youth! Just wait, it wont be long and you will be looking in the mirror at your own receding hairline ;)
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By that time, I'll be pushing you all in your wheelchairs up Donard.  :D
It is not about being the fastest, the strongest or the biggest. It is about being ourselves - Kilian Jornet

VMCC

#11
September 14, 2011, 08:40:52 PM
Welcome to the forum!

Rumblebum

#12
September 14, 2011, 09:32:53 PM
Welcome along Pete.

We will now be holding a wedgie Oisin fun day that we hope to see you at  ;)
Youl never walk alone, youuul neveeer walllk......

Spud

#13
September 15, 2011, 12:09:53 AM
Welcome to the forum!

Oisín

#14
September 15, 2011, 10:51:18 AM
A Wedgie day? You really are showing your age with that one. :D Must be old school or something  :P
It is not about being the fastest, the strongest or the biggest. It is about being ourselves - Kilian Jornet

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