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[Doctor Who]

Donard Wood is hard to get to for smaller children, more complicated to get to in the dark, just as messy as Annalong and we can't be sure if we light a fire that someone wont come and make us put it out. Annalong Wood on the other hand is easy to get to both during the day and at night for all ages, doesn't have firelighting issues and when we were up last Spud had a really good clear around and carried all the rubbish down so it's nowhere near as littered. It is bumpier for tents but it's a sizeable forest, I can't imagine we wont get everyone pitched okay.

It is a bit further out the coast road but it's a small price to pay for all the benefits. I'm sure with all the people going someone could squeeze you into a car.

Lets face it, Annalong wood is not the best place for kids or pitching tents, It full of s**t everywere. and it so far out of the way, Only good if you got a car, We dont all drive. I think donard woods is a much better place for this as there is more flat ground and easyer to get to for some people. Just my two cents.

I liked annalong woods, Don't get me wrong, Just not best for tents. When I said S**T I was not talking about rubbish, There is sheep poo everywere.

But I will be getting a bivy, So that should sort my problem out.

I will try and make it this camp.

[fourman]

 i ll hopefully make this one weather permiting as im bringing a couple of kids this time (might need a larger tent)
A best in show pumpkin contest might be fun for the kids .
i was up at percy byshee caves recently and  either in the morning or early evening we cud take the kids up for a halloween geo cache and if someone was to conceal themselves beforehand inside it might give them a halloween scare ,or is that just mean?
if not a few sparklers and candy apples might just be good!

[specimanYak]

Wow, just realised it's been a really long time since i've been on the site and even longer since i've camped out. I'd be up for Annalog Wood, having never camped there and i'm itching to get out somewhere. I'd be up for some bushcrafty stuff earlier in the day, been wanting to make an A-frame chair for a while. I don't drive so getting there is the only problem for me so if i could cadge a lift from Belfast from someone it would be much appreciated.

[swifty]

Hi All,

I joined the site a while ago & have been a little shy up to now. However I couldn't resist the halloween camp. I love camping & the thought of meeting like minded people for a beer & a campfire was just the ticket to get me chatting. Are there any deffo arrangements yet? Please let me know dates & times.

Many thanks

Swifty

[Kayakgirl]

It is indeed.. Looking forward to meeting up.

[Rumblebum]

Hi All,

I joined the site a while ago & have been a little shy up to now. However I couldn't resist the halloween camp. I love camping & the thought of meeting like minded people for a beer & a campfire was just the ticket to get me chatting. Are there any deffo arrangements yet? Please let me know dates & times.

Many thanks

Swifty

Hi Swifty, youl probably find that the Halloween plans will get firmed up more the week before the camp, any suggestions that you have feel free to through them in.
I think if we are all arriving at different times then it might be best to just cook our own food rather than try to do it as a group, but then again I could be wrong 
It's a really good opportunity to meet the gang and have a little night under the stars.

[Craigy123]

Rumblebum, I can personally show you the places NOT to go in Percy, speaking from experience. I think the stuntman will be making an appearance at this camp, I've been AWOL for too long. I dont think I've ever been in Annalong wood so it will be new for me plus a good catch up is in order. Looking forward.

[Rumblebum]

Rumblebum, I can personally show you the places NOT to go in Percy, speaking from experience. I think the stuntman will be making an appearance at this camp, I've been AWOL for too long. I dont think I've ever been in Annalong wood so it will be new for me plus a good catch up is in order. Looking forward.

Hi Craigy, yeah mate that would be a great help, I think if I lost my wee nephew in a cave, my sister may be a little miffed.
I think there's a few of us that are up for this.

[Rusty Madra]

Yeah definately up for the camp.... had an idea that it'd be fun to dress up like / impersonate eachother? .... even for the 1st hour anyway until everyone works out who has come as who... I may go as Mourneman! 

[Rusty Madra]

It could be pretty funny taking the hand out of all our NI-Wild buddies.... 

[swifty]

Thanks, Karma I'll have a read of all new posts in search of some info. I'll bring my fella Eddie along with me he loves the great outdoors & will be much better at bushcraft than me. I look forward to meeting you all then 

[swifty]

Hi Kayak Girl,

sounds like fun, I will keep checking posts for more details. Looking forward to meeting you all.


Swifty (Ann)

[Craigy123]

Wonder if my skin is still on the roof of the cave. I think I've been in every possible bit of that cave now, even the bits you really shouldn't be in. I had to get pulled back out by the feet on one part  but i guess that means I'm qualified to show where you can go. How old is you nephew? I hope it stays dry for this.

[Rumblebum]

Wonder if my skin is still on the roof of the cave. I think I've been in every possible bit of that cave now, even the bits you really shouldn't be in. I had to get pulled back out by the feet on one part  but i guess that means I'm qualified to show where you can go. How old is you nephew? I hope it stays dry for this.

Yeah mate fingers crossed we get a good night for it.
Wee Jonnys 11 or 12 and he's bustin a gut to get to this camp, I'm wondering should we so the caving in the Saturday before we stay at Annalong wood, what does everyone else think?

[RedLeader]

Let's get this badboy firmed up. A list of those going has been appended to the first post.

We need to clarify:

1) Who's going
2) Who's bringing kids & what age
3) What halloween type stuff are we actually going to do

It's only a few days away, everyone please reply with confirmation that you're going plus answers to questions above and suggestions on halloween child friendly hijinks we can be getting up to.

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