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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #60 on: November 23, 2011 »
great idea im up for it, but the 11th dec!! with so many bloated hungover people emerging from Donard wood PSNI might panic and pepper spray everyone and MMR would have thier hands full evaucating the masses. this would result in another fundraiser for MMR lol. do you do the walk soon with limited numbers  due to it being winter(some may not venture into the hills at this time of year,some may feel obliged to do so and this could cause its own problems) therefore limited money raised or wait to spring , more people more money ? .meantime is a letter of thanks to be sent to all in ulster hospital  for great job done and explaining what is being planned
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #61 on: November 23, 2011 »
Will complete Facebook page today/tomorrow,will include all details,cheers for advice
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #62 on: November 23, 2011 »
I still think you should put it back for a month or two, I'm just thinking what you could really do to make it great, and it think it would be better in a month or two.

Not meaning to tell you what to do, just I'm not sure how many people could take part with the short notice. I'd just like to see it succeed, and i think that means more planning time.
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #63 on: November 23, 2011 »
There's nothing set in stone yet,so i could put it off to maybe the first weekend in March,suppose i was thinking act now while it's fresh in everyone's head,do you think it would be more successful at a later date,what would we do different,ps,thanks for getting involved Oisin
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #64 on: November 23, 2011 »
I definitely think you would make more money for the hospital if you put it back, more time to advertise, more time to get donations etc - when u do finalise a date you should set up a "justgiving" page, it is a great way to raise extra funds.
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #65 on: November 23, 2011 »
No doubt you would make more in the long run but i like your idea of doing this when its still current, sure you could always do another event next year if you like. Try and put a twist into the event though, there's loads of people getting sponsored to do Donard and i know people will laugh at me when i ask for sponsorship for that  ;D  (but they will still donate  ;) ) not saying your should wear flippers or fancy dress going up  ::) (summer would be better for that) would be nice if it would  make a good media story, maybe everyone brings a piece of something that gets assembled at the top, i always fancied a picnic bench up there  ;) or maybe everyone could work as a team to drag a large object up, can you imagine Harry's face when you tell him where his canoe is  :D
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #66 on: November 23, 2011 »
Does Harry have a favourite route or circuit that could be used?  It would give a good angle to help with the publicity and it may cheer him up to think of a crowd out doing his wee route.
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #67 on: November 24, 2011 »
Both great idea's guys,kayak on top of Donard,that's class Liam,thinking its too rushed ,for the 11 th dec,what would be a good date?
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #68 on: November 24, 2011 »
This idea reminds me of the piano a the top of Ben Nevis.
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A musical mystery today surrounded Britain's highest mountain after a piano was discovered near its summit.
Volunteers clearing stones from the 4,418ft peak were astonished when they discovered the musical instrument on Ben Nevis. An appeal has now been launched to find out how and why the piano came to be within 200 metres of the top of the mountain.


http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2006/may/17/arts.artsnews1

Gives ideas about carrying something up to be the highest point in Northern Ireland. I wonder if anyone has ever assembled a flat pack at the highest point in Northern Ireland?  ;D
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #69 on: November 24, 2011 »
100 years ago a ford model T was drove to the top of Ben Nevis. if we could just get our hands on one of those cars !!!. the just giving webpage is a good idea and could be set up anytime now to run until the event. is anyone involved in the website compotition? this would be a fantastic place to advertise the fundraising event with the whole outdoor sector
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #70 on: November 24, 2011 »
Some guy drove a vauxhall Frontera to the top of mount Snowdon this year and it caused an awful row with enviromentalists. probably better with something more eco friendly.
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #71 on: November 24, 2011 »
Really like all these idea's you's came coming up with,I've set up a basic Facebook page,but i'am unsure about setting up ,'just giving'.what is it and how do we do it,Tiso and Life ni  have confirmed that they will be involved with the event,Cotswolds,Millets,Red-bull,Blacks,sport NI,BCU,Down district council.H.P.A,river rock,Coca cola have all expressed an interest as well,over the next few days i will be speaking to as many companies and authories as i can.If anyone would like to help me in any way i would be very grateful,ps spoke to Harry tonight.he got all the tubes out today and was asking me about going up the mountains,what a legend
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Re: Mountain goat russell
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #73 on: November 24, 2011 »
more good news about Harry
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Re: Mountain goat russell
« Reply #74 on: November 24, 2011 »
 I've been e-mailing away all evening,companies,authorities,and clubs,ie belfast kayak club,wind surfing clubs,anyone think of anyone else i should target,please get back to me,Also being speaking to Dagger kayak's and certain outdoor pursuits shop have pledge products to raffle almost those taken part in the walk,ie most money raised,funny dress-up,also random draws on the day
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