Donard Wood Family Overnighter - 06/02/10

[RedLeader]

Me and BillyBackpack are heading for Donard Wood on Saturday for a quick overnighter with the kids. Nothing strenuous, just up the banks of the Glen to Donard Forest for some craic round the fire with the boys.

Plan is have a pop at spit cooking chickens over an open fire amongst other meat related fun. Also, the weather is looking good so we might consider some bivying rather than tenting it.

As ever, allcomers welcome but obviously we wont be doing anything not suitable for a few 8 - 11 year olds.

The potential list at the mo is:
J +1 adult + 2 smalluns
BillyBackpack + 1 smallun
NeilB
SuspectMonkey + 1
Andy1984
chris_8764
MikeD

Food discussions here:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=896.0

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[chris]

what time are you heading up at?

[RedLeader]

Not totally decided yet. Probably aiming to be up there about 3 or so but it's flexible.

[MG1]

I'll have to miss this one guys i'm working

[billy backpack]

Should be a good trip and a perfect opportunity for all those with new kit to get out and get it dirty !

This is a chance to fettle and tweek those bits of gear and work out exactly what you can carry and what you could do without.

[RedLeader]

So chum, whats our food choice for the weekend. I fancy something awesome!

Should be a good trip and a perfect opportunity for all those with new kit to get out and get it dirty !

This is a chance to fettle and tweek those bits of gear and work out exactly what you can carry and what you could do without.

[chris]

Me and BillyBackpack are heading for Donard Wood on Saturday for a quick overnighter with the kids. Nothing strenuous, just up the banks of the Glen to Donard Forest for some craic round the fire with the boys.

As ever, allcomers welcome but obviously we wont be doing anything not suitable for a pair of 11 year olds.

Will you be bringing your new tarp would you consider selling your old one? If so how much for?

[RedLeader]

You spotted that quick Not sure about selling the old one - depends on the size difference. You can buy them new for £29 tho which is a steal.

Me and BillyBackpack are heading for Donard Wood on Saturday for a quick overnighter with the kids. Nothing strenuous, just up the banks of the Glen to Donard Forest for some craic round the fire with the boys.

As ever, allcomers welcome but obviously we wont be doing anything not suitable for a pair of 11 year olds.

Will you be bringing your new tarp would you consider selling your old one? If so how much for?

[billy backpack]

So chum, whats our food choice for the weekend. I fancy something awesome!

I see where your going with this....

Sticky BBQ chicken roasted over the fire , minted lamb chops and some home made beefburgers for the young cubs followed by chocolate gateau with fresh cream, followed by cappuccino and after 8's  


Nothing fancy this time just good eating !

[RedLeader]

No starter? How uncivillized  We going to have a pop at spit roasting the chicken or a pre-cooked?

So chum, whats our food choice for the weekend. I fancy something awesome!

I see where your going with this....

BBQ chicken roasted over the fire , minted lamb chops and some home made beefburgers for the young cubs followed by chocolate gateau with fresh cream, followed by cappuccino and after 8's 

[billy backpack]

I should think a full on spit roast !

We'll cover the bird in sticky honey and BBQ sauce then crisp it up  


To keep it simple ... if you want a starter we'll do a little fan of melon

[RedLeader]

I'm game to give it a try! Will sniff out a few instructionals on th'internet.

I should think a full on spit roast !

We'll cover the bird in sticky honey and BBQ sauce then crisp it up  


To keep it simple ... if you want a starter we'll do a little fan of melon

[Juh 101]

not sure if we can make it billy.just arrived back in the country lik 1 month ago.
was travelin for a year.
but if we decidid we were for coming what all equipment would we need?
im sorry maby thts a silly question but litraly iv only camped like 9 times in my life.
and none of it was on like a serious note.
infact most of the time we didnt really do much sleepin.was more jus sitting up til sun rise talkin crap and eatin bbq food lol.

[billy backpack]

You wouldn't need too much .... the clothes on your back, some sort of tent and a sleeping bag that you feel is suitable for this time of year (or what you would feel comfortable in) a sleeping mat, possibly some spare clothing, a torch of sorts and something to eat out of... and thats about it.

Oh and anything else you think you can't live without ie teddy bear or lip salve...... lol

(Remember it's only Donard Wood, so the cars are only a short distance away if it doesn't go according to plan or the weather forces you to bail out)

[NeilB]

i will try and get down guys, get a night by the camp fire!