Donard Summer Camp

[Matthew]

when I add in a tarp, the hammock, lines and bug net its nearly as heavy as my laser comp. (Sad Face)

i.e. really light (should be happy face?). 

I suppose you are correct lol

Thank you Matthew. Returns dont work if im going on the night and coming back next day do they? :/ And I know it gets heavy enough once you add in the tarp,pegs and rope. We tried ours out down by the lough there a few weeks ago. Not sure if we tied the ropes and all the right way but we didnt end up on the ground anyway lol.

I honestly do not know. Surely, it allows a return journey within at least a 24-hour window otherwise; the idea behind a return ticket is pointless. It would also be unfair to penalise someone by forcing them to buy two tickets that are more expensive just because they are travelling on different days.


Give Translink a phone 028 90 66 66 30

I am unsure of my own travel plans at the moment otherwise I would have offered to give you a lift.

Matthew

[Grace.]

I will give them a ring now and let you know afterwards.

[Grace.]

Nope return doesn't work.  7.20 single :l Damn. Im going to have a look i remember reading on a bus something about a ticket that does you all day for any service and it seemed cheap. Might work out  cheaper as we need to get from antrim to belfast first. Ill check and then let you know.

[Grace.]

2. Summer Bus Rambler Ticket

A summer bus rambler day ticket will be available from 1st July to 31st August.  This ticket offers passengers unlimited travel on all Ulsterbus, Goldline and Metro services within Northern Ireland Monday-Sunday after 9.15am.

FARE:   Adult - £8, Child/Concession - £4

This may help some people.

[Grace.]

thanks

Has anyone seen any weather for the weekend? And if it rains will we still go?

[Grace.]

Very true lol. Would like to try these tarps out in the rain anyway think it would be a cool experience. Is there a time people are meeting or anything?

[Matthew]

I like the rain comment lol. If it is chucking it down ill, just forget the hammock and go for a bivvy under a tarp.

From the brief text's I have batted about and the usual ish times for a Donard wood camp 2pm would prob be a sensible enough time. It gives us enough time to get up there at a sensible pace and enjoy the day leaving time for some shelter building or whatever else we fancy.

[Grace.]

I tried the bivi but it just wasnt for me maybe ill give it ago some other time and will have a better experience. Me and Oisin might not be down til 4 or 5 depending on what time he has to work to first but ill let you know.

[Matthew]

No worries, just give us the heads up.

Matthew

[whoRya]

I'm considering joining you lot.  I would definately be a '+#'.  Looking like +2 so I need to think about whether I can really do it or not.  

That's 3 x sleeping bags, sleeping mats, clothes, food, cooking stuff; a three-man tent (which I don't have)...I'll work on finding a sherpa to help me.

I know Red Leader's +1, what age are the other +1s?  Mine are 4 and 6.

[Kayakgirl]

I have a three man if you want to borrow mine, If you have a two man or less then I could use it instead.

[Matthew]

What animal are we going to attempt to cook at this camp? After Dowser's alien rabbit and the lamb, I vote chicken.

Thoughts?

[RedLeader]

If you were lending whoRya your 3 man I could lend you a solo.

I have a three man if you want to borrow mine, If you have a two man or less then I could use it instead.

What are you thinking of doing with the chicken - whole chicken on a spit or something simpler?

What animal are we going to attempt to cook at this camp? After Dowser's alien rabbit and the lamb, I vote chicken.

Thoughts?

[spartan00117]

Hope guys myself and the young lad will be tagging along for this.  I refuse to sit on and watch Crap Factor.

[RedLeader]

Good stuff, more the merrier!