Camping Weekend - 8th May 10

[RedLeader]

Anyone fancy a weekender on Sat/Sun 8/9 May 10

Just to confirm, this is tomorrow at our usual spot in Donard Forest. We'll be meeting in Donard Car Park at 1130am-ish - feel free to meet us there or up at the site later. Anyone that wants directions, a map or any other information PM me or Billy Backpack.

I'm thinking something gentle so everyone can get their tents aired or have a first go at bivying / hammocking / sleeping in a tree. Something along the lines of Donard Forest and we'll do open fire cooking part deux - maybe leg of lamb followed by some craic around the fire. There would be no reason not to come up for just the afternoon if an overnighter poses a problem and anyone who's new can also get a bit of help and direction with new gear etc.

There's no reason that the energetic types can't incorporate a walk / cycle / parachute jump and meet us at the camp later.

Who's up for it - I'm happy for a family weekend if anyone else is bring kids or partners.

Food discussions for this weekend are here.

Anyone coming up to meet us, we'll be flying the NI-Wild flag as below


Preliminary list:
J + family
Chris
SuspectMonkey + Kat
BillyBackpack + family
matthewrblack
MG1
MikeD
Dowser + family
Tweeders
Racer
Hound of Ulster + family
Big E + Samantha
Amy_85 + 1

Food discussions for this weekend are here.

[chris]

I'm in, think I'm due a night by the fire! Anyone fancy doin a bit of a walk before we hit camp?

[chris]

Jonno you could finally do binnian, lamagan, cove and beg! I know how long you've been trying to tick those off for.

[RedLeader]

Think I'm going to treat nyself to a nice relaxing camp where I can bring gear for comfort. Might try and squeeze in Binnian to Beg before that tho.

Jonno you could finally do binnian, lamagan, cove and beg! I know how long you've been trying to tick those off for.

[666_pack]

all being well I'm in.
Chris how about doing Donard via the black stairs and then cross to Commadagh and down the long way to meet the guys?

[Kirth]

Im in for this one, wont be down to about 7:00 though as its the Irish Cup Final that day and I will be working at it.

[suspectmonkey]

That looks like a very professionally pitched tent in your photo Jonno

I'm definitely in for this one.  Is this going to be our "skills day" as well then?

This would be a good chance for me to try out my bivvy, but I might need to share a tarp with someone?

[RedLeader]

It's not the skills day as such in that we wont be doing anything specific (that will be in a few weeks). More that people know that someone will be on hand to help - just incase there were any newcomers nervous about a first time out.

That looks like a very professionally pitched tent in your photo Jonno

I'm definitely in for this one.  Is this going to be our "skills day" as well then?

This would be a good chance for me to try out my bivvy, but I might need to share a tarp with someone?

[chris]

all being well I'm in.
Chris how about doing Donard via the black stairs and then cross to Commadagh and down the long way to meet the guys?

Sounds good, I've been up the black stairs before and its a fun wee scramble, I'll be bringing my dog but she'll have her harness incase I need to drag her up some parts!

[chris]

Think I'm going to treat nyself to a nice relaxing camp where I can bring gear for comfort. Might try and squeeze in Binnian to Beg before that tho.

Jonno you could finally do binnian, lamagan, cove and beg! I know how long you've been trying to tick those off for.

Do I detect a day in the hills!? count me in? when you going? tomorrow sounds good.

[RedLeader]

Not tomorrow but I do have some holidays to take in the next month if you fancied a midweek trip or two. I'd have to either give you a royal kicking or make you walk backwards or something if I wanted any chance of keeping up with you though. You're like the freakin Terminator once you get going 

Think I'm going to treat nyself to a nice relaxing camp where I can bring gear for comfort. Might try and squeeze in Binnian to Beg before that tho.

Jonno you could finally do binnian, lamagan, cove and beg! I know how long you've been trying to tick those off for.

Do I detect a day in the hills!? count me in? when you going? tomorrow sounds good.

[billy backpack]

Count me in .... I'll probably have my family in tow for this. I'm quite looking forward to a relaxing weekend with some top nosh !

[chris]

Not tomorrow but I do have some holidays to take in the next month if you fancied a midweek trip or two. I'd have to either give you a royal kicking or make you walk backwards or something if I wanted any chance of keeping up with you though. You're like the freakin Terminator once you get going 

Think I'm going to treat nyself to a nice relaxing camp where I can bring gear for comfort. Might try and squeeze in Binnian to Beg before that tho.

Jonno you could finally do binnian, lamagan, cove and beg! I know how long you've been trying to tick those off for.

I'll slow down especially for you

Do I detect a day in the hills!? count me in? when you going? tomorrow sounds good.

[Matthew]

I'm defiantely in this time, diary is empty for once.

[MG1]

Just got the all clear for this. I'm in.
Chris is your dog friendly i'm might bring Harley.