The Official NI-WILD Christmas Camp 2011 Thread

[DryBag]

Hmmm. my blog.  I really should bring that up to date a bit.

[Al Fresco]

Very dissapointed that I can't go to this, I had a bit of argument with black ice this morning and managed a spectcular comedy slip, both feet in the air and me body checking the concrete. 2 cracked ribs and a torn ligament in my shoulder later i feel like im 90 years old and definitley not up to some camping for  while.
Absolutely gutted about this, was looking forward to meeting all you peeps 

[Dowser]

Very dissapointed that I can't go to this, I had a bit of argument with black ice this morning and managed a spectcular comedy slip, both feet in the air and me body checking the concrete. 2 cracked ribs and a torn ligament in my shoulder later i feel like im 90 years old and definitley not up to some camping for  while.
Absolutely gutted about this, was looking forward to meeting all you peeps 

Al Fresco, that's awful... Poor you!!! Look on the bright side, at least it happened at sea level and not on the side of Donard.  No Helicopters required

I know I shouldn't be, but I'm still chuckling at your description of the spectacular comedy slip lol.  I'm sure any onlookers had their mornings brightened up too 

I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.

Dowser

[LandyLiam]

2 cracked ribs and a torn ligament in my shoulder later i feel like im 90 years old and definitley not up to some camping for  while

ouch, sure maybe we could borrow a stretcher and carry you up, or carry more beer, which do you think we would choose     

[LandyLiam]

p.s. i'm still not sure if i can make it out on saturday, was hoping to bring my wee girl but she now has a birthday party to go to and a trip to see santa, then have to pick the big lad up from work later, trying to talk him into camping out though 

[Al Fresco]

Lol I think beer wins every time, also Dowser I would have laughed if i had seen it, laughing hurts at the moment though. 

[Spud]

Very dissapointed that I can't go to this, I had a bit of argument with black ice this morning and managed a spectcular comedy slip, both feet in the air and me body checking the concrete. 2 cracked ribs and a torn ligament in my shoulder later i feel like im 90 years old and definitley not up to some camping for  while.
Absolutely gutted about this, was looking forward to meeting all you peeps 

Bad luck, get well soon!

[sonya]

hey guys, not well enough for this right now- so watch out next time! Andy- save me some turkey 

[LennyJ1]

Come on guys and gals. Stop dropping out. No more drop outs.

[Doctor Who]

Come on guys and gals. Stop dropping out. No more drop outs.

lol, thats the way the cookie crumbles, people always drop out closer to the time.

but its winter and alot of bugs going round.

p.s should I bring a few bags of frozen carrots or tin carrots, if tins how many would I need?

[Oisín]

I'm not dropping out or anything, but..

Is it okay if I just bring a few packets of ingredients to make the mulled wine. Very busy this week and I know I'l not have time to make it, and still havent a clue on how to transport it about.

Would that be fine if I just brought a bottle of wine and then a few packets?

[sjh1]

I'm not dropping out or anything, but..

Is it okay if I just bring a few packets of ingredients to make the mulled wine. Very busy this week and I know I'l not have time to make it, and still havent a clue on how to transport it about.

Would that be fine if I just brought a bottle of wine and then a few packets?

Just bring Bucky 

[Dowser]

I'm not dropping out or anything, but..

Is it okay if I just bring a few packets of ingredients to make the mulled wine. Very busy this week and I know I'l not have time to make it, and still havent a clue on how to transport it about.

Would that be fine if I just brought a bottle of wine and then a few packets?

Mulled Wine is very simple and you would be making it on site anyway, not in advance, because it is served warm.

You will need to bring a decent sized pot to boil it all in, Oranges, Sugar and two or three packets of the pre-prepared spices.  The internet is loaded with recipes or there is the link I sent yesterday: http://www.schwartz.co.uk/productdetail.cfm?ID=5210

There's quite a few going so one bottle isn't go far.  For Mulled wine you don't need expensive wine and you can water it down with a about a 1/3 pure orange too.

Transport wise, if you don't want to carry glass bottles then any sort of water carrier of empty plastic Coke bottle will do the trick.  A coke bottle will hold nearly two and a half bottles of wine.

[Dowser]

Come on guys and gals. Stop dropping out. No more drop outs.

lol, thats the way the cookie crumbles, people always drop out closer to the time.

but its winter and alot of bugs going round.

p.s should I bring a few bags of frozen carrots or tin carrots, if tins how many would I need?

You don't fancy having a stab at fresh carrots, possibly honey roasted or something!  Last year it was a proper Christmas Dinner with Honey Roasted Parsnips and Carrots, Roast Potatoes, Real Mash, Roast Ham and all the proper trimmings, like you would get at home on Christmas Day.


Don't have to cook from scratch on the hill.  Can be pre-roasted at home and warmed in tin foil over the log fire.

[Rumblebum]

Come on guys and gals. Stop dropping out. No more drop outs.

lol, thats the way the cookie crumbles, people always drop out closer to the time.

but its winter and alot of bugs going round.

p.s should I bring a few bags of frozen carrots or tin carrots, if tins how many would I need?

You don't fancy having a stab at fresh carrots, possibly honey roasted or something!  Last year it was a proper Christmas Dinner with Honey Roasted Parsnips and Carrots, Roast Potatoes, Real Mash, Roast Ham and all the proper trimmings, like you would get at home on Christmas Day.


Don't have to cook from scratch on the hill.  Can be pre-roasted at home and warmed in tin foil over the log fire.

Hmmm, hey Dowser, i wonder could we get you a camoflaged apron to match the rest of your outfit