Christmas Dinner & Camp 2017

[Glenn B]

I have too agree another epic Christmas camp it was great to see some old faces again and to meet some new ones. The feast was amazing as usual with titbits doing the rounds of the fire all night. Well done everyone karma all round.

[torp]

Grizzly Dave, our mad man on the hill is going to let us know what it's like in the morning after he's had his morning swim in the Annalong river and caught his breakfast  We'll also check with the car park at Carrick Little at about 10am to see what the conditions are like and will post here. As of 7pm this evening the Head Road and Carrick Little Lane were clear and driveable.

We want to aim to eat by 7ish since it's going to be a cold one. We'll want a good sized fire and plenty of wood gathered before dark to see us through the evening. I'll be aiming to be up there at 2-3pm with an eye to starting cooking before 6pm.

Very good Jonno I like it psml 
Another great camp, great food and great criac thanks to all for a brill night

[Kayakgirl]

What can I say, it was a fantastic evening! Food was awesome bar the smoky mince pies lol.. thanks to all who attended and provided the fabulous food.
Waking up to snow instead of rain this morning was amazing! It made the camp so much more special. Roll on next year x

[whoRya]

It was a pleasure to join you all, if a little late.  Always the highlight of the year for catching up. The weather was fantastic, a couple of extra layers I had were left in the rucksack.  Credit to those keeping the fire going!

[Darran]

I'm sorry now that I didn't end up joining you. The idea of a hot shower after the days dander was just too appealing! I hope all went well!

[Dowser]

Yeeeoooooo, what a Christmas Camp, and set in a Winter Wonderland backdrop 

Top nosh everybody... Thank you one and all for making it happen so successfully yet again.

As always, here's a few memories just in case yours are a bit blurry:

[Rugged Track]

Excellent to finally meet you all at the camp. Such a good night. Thank's to all involved. Great photos Dowser.

[Glenn B]

Loving the photies with everything going on I only managed to take a few rushed ones and they're wick.. 

[torp]

Some crackers in there Dowser and yes great feast by the way am not fat I just had 63 layers of clothing on to keep warm lol

[NIPupper]

lovely night. cheers everyone.

[Rumblebum]

Another brilliant Christmas camp folks!

Well done to all who braved that crazy weather to put that feast together, you're all mad in the head! 

I'd just like to suggest that we don't put soooo much wine in the gravy next year, it left me in tatters the next day! 

Hopefully il get to see you all again soon.

RB.

[Heggs]

I had a great time, thanks to everyone for putting in the effort. The dinner was fantastic 😀
It was great camping with you guys again and meeting some of you for the first time. Happy Christmas!! 🎅

[LandyLiam]

pre-dinner drinks



That tree looks a little wobbly 




That's the tree straightened now 




All tucking into a good christmas dinner




I'm not saying it was cold but that log still has snow on it!




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A wee midnight dander for some night photography




Slieve Donard in the background





A few stars over Binnion




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A late but welcome arrival from the ambassador




Bit of snow in the morning, better than rain though




2 ton of turkey & ham left over and he has pot noodle for breakfast 




Not one of them slipped 




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made a little snowman on the way home 




A wee stop for breakfast




Hmm, shall I sit indoors or outdoors?




It was too warm inside and the view here is great




What a great way to end a great night

[torp]

Some great pics Liam thanks for sharing them

[Mountain Goat]

Excellent evening and craic, superb company, and hospitality!  A real pleasure to make everyone's acquaintance.  Rugged Track and I are raving about it yet, and family, friends, and work colleagues still hearing the adventure relived!  . .... we'll be back......