Mourne Seven Sevens - Sat 4th Aug 2012

[surfnscenic]

Yes, was talking to a guy who was camping up there. You per chance? We'd just past the water pipe, it was excellent. I was the one with the umbrella.

Yes, that was me.  Wandered done to the pipe just after you headed off to replenish my water sourcepack.  Very useful to know it's there.  How did you guys fare up down in the wood?  Did you get lit up by the heli searchlight?

Sorry you didn't have the time for a longer chat.

[sjh1]

I'd gave our map to the boys taking the shortcut via the Brandy Pad so we picked the wrong wall going into Annalong Wood (the third one instead of the first one!) and ended up having to struggle through boggy undergrowth in the dark to find the track. A lovely end to the walk!

We weren't lit up by the searchlight as far as I noticed. Good that you found the water pipe. It was easier to find than I thought cos we'd always walked on the other side of the wall before.

[surfnscenic]

I'm glad you made it safely.  You guys did well especially in the misty weather and fading light.

Perhaps us NI-Wilders need a code word so we can identify one another?  Or just wear a badge?

[sjh1]

I thought you might be an NI Wilder - next time I'll ask!

Mist wasn't bad after Donard. Was moonlit whole way back which was lucky.

[RedLeader]

Well done to everyone who gave the 7s a crack, nice one Liam to do a few 7s with a rescue inbetween. Makes me realise how little time I spent in the Mournes this year, though these days the stairs leave me seeing stars

[LandyLiam]

though these days the stairs leave me seeing stars

have you been banished the the attic room with the skylight again 

[RedLeader]

Luckily I'd never make it that high without a rest and a cup of tea.

though these days the stairs leave me seeing stars

have you been banished the the attic room with the skylight again