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Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« on: December 17, 2010 »
Hey. Just an introduction to me....

I moved to kilkeel august 2009 when my little boy was born. I love getting into the mountains, but usually end up going by myself, coz nobody i know enjoys it like I do. I did 6 months in the army after years in the scouts and love sleeping outside wiv the bugs (NOT MIDGES!!)  ;D but need to learn to sleep with my mouth closed! It was in the army that i realised how much i liked sleeping just under a tarp. I feel the urge to get into the mournes all the time because i can see Binnian from my kitchen window, but don't always have the time because my girlfriend works and I have to be Daddy.

The wife of either the fella who set this forum up or is a member cuts my dads hair and he put me onto it and I love what u guys are getting up to. Im looking for nights in annalong or donard woods and a bit of craic.

Thats me basically
all my mates call me Moxy but happy camper will also suffice lol

Moxy
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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2010 »
Hi Moxy, welcome to the forum!  You'll have no shortage of people to go out in the hills with around here, we are usually up in the Mournes fairly often so hopefully see you soon!

PS: Jealous you can see Binnian from your house!
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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2010 »
would u all be up annalong wood fairly frequently? do most of u take tents up or is there a few of u that would just use tarps? Also im lookin at getting a snugpack Stratosphere bivvi bag, u heard anything good or bad about them?

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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2010 »
Welcome moxy.

Most are tenters, but even they have tried tarping over the summer...but there is a clatter of us who only tarp/bivvy. (I'm hearing whispers of someone bivving last night at the top of Bloody Bridge river but I'll let him stand forward in due course)

Perhaps I could use a bit of your local knowledge if you know what these buildings are on the SE side of Binnion.
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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2010 »
Hi Happy Camper

That is a view most will be jealous of.  From my house I can see another house...in any direction you look!
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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2010 »
Quote from: Chuck on December 17, 2010
Welcome moxy.

Most are tenters, but even they have tried tarping over the summer...but there is a clatter of us who only tarp/bivvy. (I'm hearing whispers of someone bivving last night at the top of Bloody Bridge river but I'll let him stand forward in due course)

Perhaps I could use a bit of your local knowledge if you know what these buildings are on the SE side of Binnion.

I will try and get some pics up before I head away tonight  ;D
Have to say it's a good buzz you get when you poke your head out of bivvi and get a mouth full of snow
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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2010 »
Welcome Moxy.

Hope to meet you soon
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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2010 »
Welcome Moxy, what would I give to be able to see the Mourns from the kitchen!!
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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2010 »
Welcome Moxy... Great to have you onboard.  You'll definitely find plenty of company on here for trapping the hills and getting away from the luxuries of home  :D

I've never been in the Army but if your ever out with me it will be like the old days for ya... I swear by the Army Issue equipment and it makes up 80% of my kit.

We're looking at a possible snow shelter/bivvi quite soon so keep an eye out for that.

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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2010 »
Welcome Moxy, I've always been a little jealous of the kilkeelians and their view of the mournes, from my house I can see donard if I go to the corner of the garden and stand on my tiptoes, but binnion is so much nicer.
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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2010 »
Welcome Moxy,

The view I get from my window is Scrabo tower, which isn't as impressive as Binnion. One day I will own a house near the Mountains of Mourne..

Very, very jealous..
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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2010 »
Sorry rude of me to comment without saying hello and welcome :) your making a few jealous including myself with your view , I can see the mournes every morning as long as it's a clear day so thats 360 of the days ruled out  >:(, I'm only new to the bivvi but the guys on here are brilliant for advice and helping you out
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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2010 »
Hello and welcome mate.

Not a big fan of the bivvy but it has its uses.
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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2010 »
Quote from: MG1 on December 17, 2010
Not a big fan of the bivvy but it has its uses.

Made a jolly good sleigh for me this afternoon :D
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Re: Moxy (Happycamper87), Kilkeel, Co.Down
« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2010 »
Until it thaws I will be using my kayak as a sleigh.. so much fun!!
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