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As a dedicated hiker in the hills I wonder would there be any other fabbers who might be interested in getting together for some outdoor, strictly social, activity. Hillwalking is a way to meet other like minded folk in pleasant surroundings with no pressure to do more than chat and get to know people better. It is an opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise, with a wide variety of "very easy" to "very difficult" trails available all around the country. It sould be possible to select some routes that would suit the fitness levels of all those wishing to participate. With some basic walking boots and rain proof clothing it is an all weather pursuit and not very costly apart from an initial outlay on suitable attire and travel cost to the trail heads.
The option would be there for people to use walks as a reason for overnight or weekends away which could lead to more interesting adventures as a way to relax after the exertion of tramping in the mountains.
A group of fabbers walking together in the hills would attract no greater attention than any other group of walkers so discretion should not be a problem.
If this post gets some traction it should be possible to get something organised.
Heading for the hills.....on yer hike.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You are a too far away for me to join your group unfortunately.
Best of luck  x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This is great idea
Air out the lungs and some dirty talk ohhh yessss |
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"This is great idea
Air out the lungs and some dirty talk ohhh yessss"
I'll go if you go Bob!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"This is great idea
Air out the lungs and some dirty talk ohhh yessss
I'll go if you go Bob!
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Kally was thinking of you when this was posted haha |
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"This is great idea
Air out the lungs and some dirty talk ohhh yessss"
Your previous organisational experience may be just what's required to sort out the logistics.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Best of luck OP I think it's a great idea hope it goes well |
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By *ickin2Man
over a year ago
Kilkenny |
I'm interested in joining
Have done a lot of hiking around these hills here and abroad |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'd be interested "
Love your profile pic ... yum lol  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sounds interesting |
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Walks would probably have to be fairly centrally located to allow as many as possible attend. Or perhaps if there is enough interest from different areas a number of smaller groups could be st up to suit the geographical spread.
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Who knew that hillwalking could be the new coffee social.
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I be interested. Cant beat the fresh air when hit the top :-  |
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"This is great idea
Air out the lungs and some dirty talk ohhh yessss
I'll go if you go Bob!
Kally was thinking of you when this was posted haha "
Lolol!! Let's do it gal!! |
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"I be interested. Cant beat the fresh air when hit the top :- "
Debi will bring lots of fresh air to the top of Galtymore tomorrow. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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great idea op. I'd love to join |
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Good idea OP. Can't bait a good hike . Be nice to hav fun in the highest peeks where the air is dense  |
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"Good idea OP. Can't bait a good hike . Be nice to hav fun in the highest peeks where the air is dense "
No, no, no, Badger, do not take the bait.
My original post clearly states "strictly social" so no suggestion of fun at any altitude. Not even a peek at some fun.
Ah fe*k, I just couldn't resist. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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social only would be great  |
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By *astelloWoman
over a year ago
Far far away |
Great idea Badger. Always nice to be out in the fresh air. Plenty time for bants and chats. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Brill idea |
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Defo be wild up their tommorow |
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By *tanonieMan
over a year ago
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Now that's a mighty idea man . I would be interested for sure |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Then when we get to the top.. tea n choc knobs? ..  |
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"Good idea OP. Can't bait a good hike . Be nice to hav fun in the highest peeks where the air is dense
No, no, no, Badger, do not take the bait.
My original post clearly states "strictly social" so no suggestion of fun at any altitude. Not even a peek at some fun.
Ah fe*k, I just couldn't resist. "
The Fresh air would get to a fella ha ha ha |
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I might be interested in this OP, brilliant idea 
Em x |
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"Good idea OP. Can't bait a good hike . Be nice to hav fun in the highest peeks where the air is dense
No, no, no, Badger, do not take the bait.
My original post clearly states "strictly social" so no suggestion of fun at any altitude. Not even a peek at some fun.
Ah fe*k, I just couldn't resist.
The Fresh air would get to a fella ha ha ha "
It takes a really _ool cowboy to see the funny side of things. I wish there were a few more on fab as cool as you.
Hope to see you on top of Carraun or Mt. Brandon sometime.
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By *der54Man
over a year ago
that one there |
Definitely be interested |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'd love to go up a mountain |
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I'm interested. If there's a list I'd be happy to join. |
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Somthing different, awesome idea this!
Fresh air , exercise, company and good craic .
I'm up for that
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I might be interested in this OP, brilliant idea
Em x"
love going up slievenamon |
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Been up their a few times . Good walk |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Actually sounds like a great idea! In |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Then when we get to the top.. tea n choc knobs? ..
I'll bring my flask "
Will ya carry me up lol .. I hate walking
Lazy shit |
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"Then when we get to the top.. tea n choc knobs? ..
I'll bring my flask
Will ya carry me up lol .. I hate walking
Lazy shit "
Always room in a backpack for a little minx.
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By *tanonieMan
over a year ago
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"Then when we get to the top.. tea n choc knobs? ..
I'll bring my flask
Will ya carry me up lol .. I hate walking
Lazy shit "
Ya should be well able to skip right to the top now |
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Would be fun to have quickies in the bushes too maybe |
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Im often up the black mountain if anyone ever wants company.. socially of course, wouldnt want to get barred from my fav walking spot |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We go hiking all the time Wicklow mountains
Glendalough area too
Woukd very good centrepoint from Dublin Kildare Wexford Laois, Carlow ,
Be good to arrange a hike if anyone interested,
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All Trails is a great app for finding good walks. |
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By *oxer22Man
over a year ago
limerick |
Good idea, ide be interested |
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Some good routes around the 12 o clock hills.
I ld be interested in easy routes, don't think I ld manage the hard ones. |
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By *aracarMan
over a year ago
waterford |
We would be interested, Mabey new years resolutions to get more active |
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100% interested is this. Few nice walks hikes down this side too. If we got a group together we could make day trips out of it. I know plenty of places after many years of Adventure racing |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We go hiking all the time Wicklow mountains
Glendalough area too
Woukd very good centrepoint from Dublin Kildare Wexford Laois, Carlow ,
Be good to arrange a hike if anyone interested,
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Id defo be up for a walk around gledalough or lug some weekends |
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By *oute66Man
over a year ago
Thurles |
I'm an experienced hiker and know some fab routes and walks around tipperary area , galtees ect .. so definitely interested |
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"I'm an experienced hiker and know some fab routes and walks around tipperary area , galtees ect .. so definitely interested "
I've walked Slievenamon mountain and the Galtee mountain!! One does need good hiking boots to walk the Galtees as it's a bit marshy the further up you go!! It's going down the mountain that you'll slip, happened to me so I speak from experience!!
People need to be forewarned of the importance of wearing hiking boots!! There are fantastic views up on the Galtees if you can get there on a good day!!   |
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I was lucky I went with a hiking group when I walked up the Galtees for the first time as when I fell, I had help getting up again and continue walking down and drive home again!! I sprained my ankle a bit but was good after a few days!!
Haven't been back there since but would really like to as the views are unreal, just spectacular!!! It's the highest mountain in Co Tipperary!! |
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Just a word of advice to anyone organising one of these hikes.
I used to be in a fab hiking group and the main reason I left it was people turning up with inappropriate gear.
There were also people with different fitness levels and expectations so all of that combined to a few close calls on injuries and falls as well as some getting soaked through.
I've also been part of a SAR team where far too many callouts were for people in trainers or dress shoes and jeans.
Unfortunately fab walking groups often attract those who think it's all about the orgy at the top and who do people think they are advising on their footwear?
Get out and enjoy it but who's taking responsibility if something happens such as carrying medical details of everyone in the group?
Might seem pedantic and stupid but I'm speaking from experience. |
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"Just a word of advice to anyone organising one of these hikes.
I used to be in a fab hiking group and the main reason I left it was people turning up with inappropriate gear.
There were also people with different fitness levels and expectations so all of that combined to a few close calls on injuries and falls as well as some getting soaked through.
I've also been part of a SAR team where far too many callouts were for people in trainers or dress shoes and jeans.
Unfortunately fab walking groups often attract those who think it's all about the orgy at the top and who do people think they are advising on their footwear?
Get out and enjoy it but who's taking responsibility if something happens such as carrying medical details of everyone in the group?
Might seem pedantic and stupid but I'm speaking from experience."
You are absolutely right, totally agree with this! |
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By *a1970Man
over a year ago
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Very valid point, I'd be very worried about someone who would not have the knowledge required, hence Im very careful who I'd walk with. And I'm slow I like to enjoy the views. |
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"Just a word of advice to anyone organising one of these hikes.
I used to be in a fab hiking group and the main reason I left it was people turning up with inappropriate gear.
There were also people with different fitness levels and expectations so all of that combined to a few close calls on injuries and falls as well as some getting soaked through.
I've also been part of a SAR team where far too many callouts were for people in trainers or dress shoes and jeans.
Unfortunately fab walking groups often attract those who think it's all about the orgy at the top and who do people think they are advising on their footwear?
Get out and enjoy it but who's taking responsibility if something happens such as carrying medical details of everyone in the group?
Might seem pedantic and stupid but I'm speaking from experience."
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Excellent post and anticipated what I would have been saying if the idea does take off.
My original post was just to gauge what level of interest there might be.
Firstly any walk organised out of this thread would be people meeting at a particular time and place and walking as individuals with responsibility for their own safety and welfare. Initial routes selected would be relatively easy and people could decide for themselves if they wanted to graduate to other more moderate or difficult walks with people who they felt were capable of doing the more strenuous routes.
Lots of trails include routes of varying degrees of difficulty from a single start/finish point so people could decide what level of difficulty or distance they are capable of and still meet up for coffee and a chat at the start and finish.
People would be made aware where and when others would be walking and it would be up to each individual to look after themselves.
People would not normally turn up to participate in any outdoor activity such as swimming, cycling, football etc. without the proper gear so if someone turned up in runners, jeans and a teeshirt I don't think too many serious hillwalkers would be interested in interacting with them. |
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"Just a word of advice to anyone organising one of these hikes.
I used to be in a fab hiking group and the main reason I left it was people turning up with inappropriate gear.
There were also people with different fitness levels and expectations so all of that combined to a few close calls on injuries and falls as well as some getting soaked through.
I've also been part of a SAR team where far too many callouts were for people in trainers or dress shoes and jeans.
Unfortunately fab walking groups often attract those who think it's all about the orgy at the top and who do people think they are advising on their footwear?
Get out and enjoy it but who's taking responsibility if something happens such as carrying medical details of everyone in the group?
Might seem pedantic and stupid but I'm speaking from experience.
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Excellent post and anticipated what I would have been saying if the idea does take off.
My original post was just to gauge what level of interest there might be.
Firstly any walk organised out of this thread would be people meeting at a particular time and place and walking as individuals with responsibility for their own safety and welfare. Initial routes selected would be relatively easy and people could decide for themselves if they wanted to graduate to other more moderate or difficult walks with people who they felt were capable of doing the more strenuous routes.
Lots of trails include routes of varying degrees of difficulty from a single start/finish point so people could decide what level of difficulty or distance they are capable of and still meet up for coffee and a chat at the start and finish.
People would be made aware where and when others would be walking and it would be up to each individual to look after themselves.
People would not normally turn up to participate in any outdoor activity such as swimming, cycling, football etc. without the proper gear so if someone turned up in runners, jeans and a teeshirt I don't think too many serious hillwalkers would be interested in interacting with them."
I would agree with your last paragraph except for one uniquely fab issue.
Again from experience, there will be and have been numerous men and women seeking to impress so normal rules don't apply.
I've witnessed group leaders allowing a woman to go on the walk despite her really inappropriate footwear because there was always the chance of getting a leg over later.
I've seen people unable to attend hikes because they were still in Letterkenny hospital with pneumonia from the previous walk after ignoring all advice because they had their eye on a couple of ladies and didn't want to be seen as weak.
It's fine and well expecting people to take responsibility for their own health and safety but there are always those who will say sure it'll be grand, if anything happens there are a few strong men to carry me down again.
It really does happen. |
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And anyone turning up to a group hike where the leader isn't asking for your details and checking your gear should find another group. |
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"And anyone turning up to a group hike where the leader isn't asking for your details and checking your gear should find another group. "
Agree with this |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Id be interested if this gets going |
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"And anyone turning up to a group hike where the leader isn't asking for your details and checking your gear should find another group. "
And if people wish to be part of a formal hillwalking group with orgnisers/ leaders, strict rules, insurance etc. then I would advise them to join a club affiliated to Mountaineering Ireland.
As a hillwalker with 30+ years experience of walking, mostly alone, I would be more than happy to meet and walk with people on easy, safe routes in the understanding that they are doing so as individuals who are responsible for their own safety and welfare |
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Some people just love pissing on every parade..... (joke!!!) |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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Lot easier to go for a walk on a beach |
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By *winga2Man
over a year ago
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"And anyone turning up to a group hike where the leader isn't asking for your details and checking your gear should find another group. "
"It is an opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise, with a wide variety of "very easy" to "very difficult" trails available all around the country. It sould be possible to select some routes that would suit the fitness levels of all those wishing to participate. With some basic walking boots and rain proof clothing it is an all weather pursuit and not very costly apart from an initial outlay on suitable attire and travel cost to the trail heads."
Seems sensible enough.
Maybe chill ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I would be up for it, dont know many trails but would like to, so as to run them in future |
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"And anyone turning up to a group hike where the leader isn't asking for your details and checking your gear should find another group.
And if people wish to be part of a formal hillwalking group with orgnisers/ leaders, strict rules, insurance etc. then I would advise them to join a club affiliated to Mountaineering Ireland.
As a hillwalker with 30+ years experience of walking, mostly alone, I would be more than happy to meet and walk with people on easy, safe routes in the understanding that they are doing so as individuals who are responsible for their own safety and welfare "
I'm speaking in general terms because I've seen people who think they are Bear Grills after being taken up a mountain by someone else and proceed to take all their mates out.
I've lost count of the number of small groups I've met when I'm out who haven't a clue where they are, no idea of the name of the carpark they started out from and on a few occasions were on the wrong mountain because they were following someone they knew from the pub.
I'm not talking about official groups or taking out insurance.
The group I walk with is not official but we all know each others capabilities.
I have years of experience too and have trained in rescue first aid but I still wouldn't take a random group of strangers up a mountain without knowing who they were and who I could contact if they get lost or injured.
Telling mountain rescue that _ealitybites wandered off on his own and you haven't a clue what his real name is doesn't really help them much. |
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"Lot easier to go for a walk on a beach "
As long as the tide is out.
If not its called sea swimming.
But some walking trails do include beach sections so it can be best of both worlds.
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"Some people just love pissing on every parade..... (joke!!!) "
If you are wearing the proper waterproof gear it doesn't really matter.
Also helps if you have a thick neck. Keeps the collar tight and stops the offending liquid from running down your back.
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By *oudicaWoman
over a year ago
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I was part of a hill walking group for years so I’d definitely be interested if the location suited.
I’d have to come up with some creative explanation as to why my very vanilla hill walking buddy wouldn’t be invited along but I’m sure I’d work that out
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I'd be interested if this takes off and there's a good mix of men and women participating. I have all the gear and like to get out and about.
But from past threads like this it never seems to get going. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Experienced hiker here and would actually like to find a group to go with.
As for people turning up unprepared, a lot of people would assume hiking involves sticking to gravel paths and trails. |
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Some very valid points highlighted by Reality bites.Lost count of the amount of times I have had to give first aid to people who mostly had wrong shoes on in Slieve blooms. |
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I’m very interested to join… what a great idea, getting out in the fresh air, exploring, exercise and meeting lovely people along the way. |
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Count me in. I think this is a great idea. |
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"Experienced hiker here and would actually like to find a group to go with.
As for people turning up unprepared, a lot of people would assume hiking involves sticking to gravel paths and trails."
Proper footwear, basic rain proof jacket and trousers and a backpack with a snack and water would be adequate for most hiking trails. Most of the Coillte forest trails are manageable by people with basic fitness. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Would love to join if possible |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Some very valid points highlighted by Reality bites.Lost count of the amount of times I have had to give first aid to people who mostly had wrong shoes on in Slieve blooms."
There's some lovely walks in the slieve blooms |
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Been meaning to take up hiking again. If this is happening we'd definitely be interested if there's one not too far away. With the appropriate gear of course |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Roz Purcell is on rte1 talking abt hiking atm |
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Roz is welcome to come along.
But she would have to be on fab to get an invite..... |
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"Some very valid points highlighted by Reality bites.Lost count of the amount of times I have had to give first aid to people who mostly had wrong shoes on in Slieve blooms.
There's some lovely walks in the slieve blooms "
I go most Saturday or Sunday mornings if you fancy doing a small hike and a coffee. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Some very valid points highlighted by Reality bites.Lost count of the amount of times I have had to give first aid to people who mostly had wrong shoes on in Slieve blooms.
There's some lovely walks in the slieve blooms
I go most Saturday or Sunday mornings if you fancy doing a small hike and a coffee."
I was in Glenbarrow yest .. lovely spot |
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By *overs65Couple
over a year ago
mullingar |
Great idea,hoping someone would try this,we're probably a bit far,but if one gets sorted for midlands ,definitely! |
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By *ickin2Man
over a year ago
Kilkenny |
Facilities are the big problem in Ireland. Not every place has toilets and coffee shop. Huge difference when you go abroad |
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"Some very valid points highlighted by Reality bites.Lost count of the amount of times I have had to give first aid to people who mostly had wrong shoes on in Slieve blooms.
There's some lovely walks in the slieve blooms
I go most Saturday or Sunday mornings if you fancy doing a small hike and a coffee.
I was in Glenbarrow yest .. lovely spot "
Ahh stop, was there at 9.30 am.lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"This is great idea
Air out the lungs and some dirty talk ohhh yessss
I'll go if you go Bob!
Kally was thinking of you when this was posted haha
Lolol!! Let's do it gal!!"
I’m telling ye having a perv at who’s interested in this.
Badger if it takes off be some laugh.
Be better than any club or social.
#gettinghealthyandgettingyourhole wooooooooohoooooooo |
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By *ickin2Man
over a year ago
Kilkenny |
Waterfalls in Glenbarrow are spectacular in a flood |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Some very valid points highlighted by Reality bites.Lost count of the amount of times I have had to give first aid to people who mostly had wrong shoes on in Slieve blooms.
There's some lovely walks in the slieve blooms
I go most Saturday or Sunday mornings if you fancy doing a small hike and a coffee.
I was in Glenbarrow yest .. lovely spot
Ahh stop, was there at 9.30 am.lol"
It was after lunch time when I was there,I had a long night the night before I was like bambi trying to walk.. |
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By *ickin2Man
over a year ago
Kilkenny |
"Some very valid points highlighted by Reality bites.Lost count of the amount of times I have had to give first aid to people who mostly had wrong shoes on in Slieve blooms.
There's some lovely walks in the slieve blooms
I go most Saturday or Sunday mornings if you fancy doing a small hike and a coffee.
I was in Glenbarrow yest .. lovely spot
Ahh stop, was there at 9.30 am.lol
It was after lunch time when I was there,I had a long night the night before I was like bambi trying to walk.. "
Did you find your feet |
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I have set up a chat group on Tel*grm for those who might be SERIOUSLY interested.
PM me if you would like to be added.
I hope to concentrate on trails in the Munster region but others are welcome to set up separate group/s for different parts of the country if there is sufficient interest in other areas.
Happy hiking.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have set up a chat group on Tel*grm for those who might be SERIOUSLY interested.
PM me if you would like to be added.
I hope to concentrate on trails in the Munster region but others are welcome to set up separate group/s for different parts of the country if there is sufficient interest in other areas.
Happy hiking.
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Best of luck OP |
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"Some very valid points highlighted by Reality bites.Lost count of the amount of times I have had to give first aid to people who mostly had wrong shoes on in Slieve blooms.
There's some lovely walks in the slieve blooms
I go most Saturday or Sunday mornings if you fancy doing a small hike and a coffee.
I was in Glenbarrow yest .. lovely spot
Ahh stop, was there at 9.30 am.lol
It was after lunch time when I was there,I had a long night the night before I was like bambi trying to walk.. "
I was at gaa match in Portlaoise at 3pm ,so went early. I used to live in Slieve blooms so know all the walks up there. |
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Sounds fun could always do something similar up north if anyone was interested |
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By *apri 555Man
over a year ago
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Great idea OP
very interested |
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Working on setting up chat group/s.
Watch this (outdoor) space!!! |
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I’d be game on for that. Time for the boots to be taken out of retirement and great opportunity to connect with good like minded people.
It’s probably as close as many of us would ever get to joining the Mile High Club haha (and I appreciate it’s strictly social).
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over a year ago
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Gonna get back to everyone in the next few days. Thanks for the interest all.
Nice walk cup of tea and a ham sandwich then home some deep heat and a ride would be a bonus.
Whatever happens be a blessed Sunday.
We are really looking forward to get this up and running.
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By *ind PaddyMan
over a year ago
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Would be interested in joining. Some trail hikes near Dublin. Sutton to Howth via Bailey lighthouse, 3 to 4 hours.
Bray to Greystones cliff walk 3 to 4 hours or less. |
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By *ind PaddyMan
over a year ago
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Forgot to mention Glendalough, some great trail walks, need hiking boots, waterproof etc |
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By *shornMan
over a year ago
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Good points and advice here
The group could always just hire someone to guide them if this was a concern, that way no one from the group is responsible and the guide would be none the wiser to what the group actually was lol ! |
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"Gonna get back to everyone in the next few days. Thanks for the interest all.
Nice walk cup of tea and a ham sandwich then home some deep heat and a ride would be a bonus.
Whatever happens be a blessed Sunday.
We are really looking forward to get this up and running.
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Thanks B for coming on board to help with setting up the chat group.
A bit of gender balance is always welcome.
PM Bobnbetz or myself if you have a serious interest and we will send details of the chat group.
Onwards and upwards....but nothing too strenuous or dangerous.
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Might be worth repeating....STRICTLY SOCIAL ...means exactly what it says on the tin.
Just in case anyone confused hillwalking with some sort of outdoor play meet.
Best of luck to anyone who can organise an event like that in our climate.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Seen thread when you first posted it Op, fantastic idea, something I’ve always wanted to. Sadly there not too many takers for this type of thing up north. It would probably take someone like hungry cat or at least that couple to get involved for it to work I feel. |
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"Some good routes around the 12 o clock hills.
I ld be interested in easy routes, don't think I ld manage the hard ones. Would you like to show me and climb the 12 o clock hills xx John "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Sounds fun could always do something similar up north if anyone was interested"
Would be really interested in this myself, never been keen on pubs and clue. This is something I’d be more interested in doing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sounds fun could always do something similar up north if anyone was interested"
Would be really interested in this myself, never been keen on pubs and clue. This is something I’d be more interested in doing. |
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I'd be up that if it takes off count me in |
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Good to see the idea of hillwalking/hiking is catching on in different parts of the country. Lots of interest in my original post and hoping to have a chat group set up soon.
Might even be an opportunity over time for combined walking meets if a number of groups get established in different areas.
Hillwalking/hiking could become a new form of Meet & Greet combining fresh air, light exercise and an opportunity to mingle and chat.
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PS. For those interested in dogging and other similar outdoor pursuits I suggest you post your own thread to gauge the level of interest from people on here. From the amount of "is there any dogging happening" threads that get posted regularly I dont think there will be many takers.
But best of luck. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sounds fun could always do something similar up north if anyone was interested"
There’s a thread for that on the go at the moment.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Count me in |
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The list for inclusion on the chat group is being worked on and invites should issue by the weekend.
Invites to join the group will only be sent to those who are meet verified on here to reassure everyone involved that they will be engaging with people who have shown previously that they are discreet and respectful towards others that they may encounter in the group. |
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"Some people just love pissing on every parade..... (joke!!!)
If you are wearing the proper waterproof gear it doesn't really matter.
Also helps if you have a thick neck. Keeps the collar tight and stops the offending liquid from running down your back.
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As the saying goes no such thing as bad weather it’s having bad gear . |
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Hello and would be interested but will depend on dates and times xxxx John |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Interested |
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Definitely very interested. Could be interesting to have walks mid-week and daytime as well
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We love the idea of a fab walking group but on the other end of the country to you OP
Fair play hope it takes off .. |
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"We love the idea of a fab walking group but on the other end of the country to you OP
Fair play hope it takes off .. "
Have a read of the other forum post. There may be an alternative option. |
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Slight stumble, pun intended, in setting up the chat group.
Hope to be back on track shortly. |
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A chat group for those based in the Munster area should be sorted by the weekend. Hopefully it will throw up a few suggestions for a relatively easy first walk in a suitable location. A date, exact location and time can then be arranged.
Happy hiking. |
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I’d be interested too OP.. as an interested person in hiking I’d travel to where the hike was tbh.. great idea btw.. |
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If anyone in Midlands is interested, I could help organise a walk |
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Am interested in joining this. Good idea.
PM me for T******m username.
Thanks. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If anyone in Midlands is interested, I could help organise a walk "
If you're able to get a group together I'd be interested |
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I created a hillwalking chat group but unfortunately some people who were invited onto the group, in good faith, by someone who had kindly offered to help me set it up, didn't seem to understand the specific purpose of the chat. The chat went totally in a wrong direction with dic pics and personal messages being posted. Folks who couldn't stay on track on the chat would be most likely to wander off on an actual walk so would not be ideal people to be part of any walking group.
Some people like to participate in that kind of chat group to promote themselves and I have no problem with that but it is not the purpose of the hillwalking chat group so they would be better off to join some more appropriate chat groups.
Any walk that may take place would be held in a public setting so it is absolutely imperative that there is total discretion on the part of all participants.
I am in the process of putting together a list of those who are interested, and are fab verified, and I will send those people details of the chat group hopefully over the next few days.
Every walk happens "one step at a time" so please bear with me while I get the chat group up and running......or walking in this case.
Best of luck to those who are interested in setting up groups in other parts of the country.
Let me know if I can help in any way.
Happy hillwalking.
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By *shornMan
over a year ago
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Anyone in the northwest interest in something local ? |
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"I created a hillwalking chat group but unfortunately some people who were invited onto the group, in good faith, by someone who had kindly offered to help me set it up, didn't seem to understand the specific purpose of the chat. The chat went totally in a wrong direction with dic pics and personal messages being posted. Folks who couldn't stay on track on the chat would be most likely to wander off on an actual walk so would not be ideal people to be part of any walking group.
Some people like to participate in that kind of chat group to promote themselves and I have no problem with that but it is not the purpose of the hillwalking chat group so they would be better off to join some more appropriate chat groups.
Any walk that may take place would be held in a public setting so it is absolutely imperative that there is total discretion on the part of all participants.
I am in the process of putting together a list of those who are interested, and are fab verified, and I will send those people details of the chat group hopefully over the next few days.
Every walk happens "one step at a time" so please bear with me while I get the chat group up and running......or walking in this case.
Best of luck to those who are interested in setting up groups in other parts of the country.
Let me know if I can help in any way.
Happy hillwalking.
BadGer "
I genuinely do wish you luck with this because in principle it's a great idea but you are already experiencing the very reasons that the vast majority of fab walking groups didn't last beyond the first walk.
Those that did always disintegrated shortly after because of issues within the chatgroups and some people's expectations, most of which had nothing to do with hiking.
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"I created a hillwalking chat group but unfortunately some people who were invited onto the group, in good faith, by someone who had kindly offered to help me set it up, didn't seem to understand the specific purpose of the chat. The chat went totally in a wrong direction with dic pics and personal messages being posted. Folks who couldn't stay on track on the chat would be most likely to wander off on an actual walk so would not be ideal people to be part of any walking group.
Some people like to participate in that kind of chat group to promote themselves and I have no problem with that but it is not the purpose of the hillwalking chat group so they would be better off to join some more appropriate chat groups.
Any walk that may take place would be held in a public setting so it is absolutely imperative that there is total discretion on the part of all participants.
I am in the process of putting together a list of those who are interested, and are fab verified, and I will send those people details of the chat group hopefully over the next few days.
Every walk happens "one step at a time" so please bear with me while I get the chat group up and running......or walking in this case.
Best of luck to those who are interested in setting up groups in other parts of the country.
Let me know if I can help in any way.
Happy hillwalking.
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Better that those who had agendas other than walking showed themselves early rather than causing hassel in a public place where any planned walks would obviously be taking place.
I had two options. To just give in and let the time wasters win or be more selective about who to invite and go ahead and enjoy some nice walks and chats with like minded people.
I choose the latter.
As people who know me on here are well aware this old badger is wise to the ways of the world and doesn't suffer fools gladly.
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Keep going OP.As with all things in life, there will be bumps in the road or idiots with dick pics. |
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By *astelloWoman
over a year ago
Far far away |
Good luck Ger, keep it tight and make it a great experience for everyone than a load of messers. By the interest here, you should definitely get a nice group of people.
Ps plenty hills in Kerry |
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12 hills in clare great treck loads of hiding places |
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The list of those who expressed an interest in hillwalking came to over 80. Unfortunately only people with meet verifications will be invited onto the chat group as meet verifications are the only measure available on here to gauge people's past and hopefully future discretion and proper behaviour when meeting others in a public setting to participate in walks. I know that will disappoint those who are unverified but hopefully when they do get verified they will still be interested in walking and will be able to participate.
(Perhaps if people were to mention on a "Help a Fabber" thread that they would like to get meet verified for the purpose of joining in the hillwalking someone might help them out. First veris are as rare as unicorns but there is always someone on here willing to help in your search for that elusive prize.)
I have set up a group chat on Tl*g*am and I will be sending out invites to approx. 50 people to join the chat over the next few days.
Please DM me with your Tl*g*am contact details if you wish to be included in the chat group.
For those that do not already have the Tlgrm app it is simple to download and seems to be gaining popularity over the k* app that people also use.
The sole purpose of the group chat is to talk specifically about hillwalking, possible walk locations and making arrangements to meet for walks.
Straying off topic, posting intimate bits pics or other self promoting messages will not be permitted and will result in an immediate block. If you are not willing to adhere to that simple rule please do not ask to join.
Looking forward to receiving your Tlgrm contact by Private Message and hopefully meeting some of you on a walk sometime soon.
Happy hillwalking. |
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By *avan5Man
over a year ago
cavan |
Anyone interested in something like this in the midlands or in the northern part of the country?? |
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By *avan5Man
over a year ago
cavan |
Anyone interested in something like this in the midlands or in the northern part of the country?? |
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Invites to join the Tel*gr*m group chat were sent out today, Sat. Nov 18th.
If you recieved a mail with the link please join and hopefully the chat will kick off with suggestions on suitable walk locations and we can take it from there.
Those that expressed an interest by PM to me will have got the link by reply.
Those that showed interest by posting on the forum thread will have got a mail with the link.....UNLESS their filters did not allow me to mail them.
Those that I couldn't mail are welcome to PM me if they are still interested.
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"Better that those who had agendas other than walking showed themselves early rather than causing hassel in a public place where any planned walks would obviously be taking place.
I had two options. To just give in and let the time wasters win or be more selective about who to invite and go ahead and enjoy some nice walks and chats with like minded people.
I choose the latter.
As people who know me on here are well aware this old badger is wise to the ways of the world and doesn't suffer fools gladly.
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Fair play Badger |
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"Invites to join the Tel*gr*m group chat were sent out today, Sat. Nov 18th.
If you recieved a mail with the link please join and hopefully the chat will kick off with suggestions on suitable walk locations and we can take it from there.
Those that expressed an interest by PM to me will have got the link by reply.
Those that showed interest by posting on the forum thread will have got a mail with the link.....UNLESS their filters did not allow me to mail them.
Those that I couldn't mail are welcome to PM me if they are still interested.
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Another fab closed click.... |
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By *og-ManMan 52 weeks ago
somewhere |
"Invites to join the Tel*gr*m group chat were sent out today, Sat. Nov 18th.
If you recieved a mail with the link please join and hopefully the chat will kick off with suggestions on suitable walk locations and we can take it from there.
Those that expressed an interest by PM to me will have got the link by reply.
Those that showed interest by posting on the forum thread will have got a mail with the link.....UNLESS their filters did not allow me to mail them.
Those that I couldn't mail are welcome to PM me if they are still interested.
Another fab closed click...."
Closed to people that the op doesn't want to have involved but not closed to people he does want to have involved
Like everyday life |
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By *ickin2Man 52 weeks ago
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"Invites to join the Tel*gr*m group chat were sent out today, Sat. Nov 18th.
If you recieved a mail with the link please join and hopefully the chat will kick off with suggestions on suitable walk locations and we can take it from there.
Those that expressed an interest by PM to me will have got the link by reply.
Those that showed interest by posting on the forum thread will have got a mail with the link.....UNLESS their filters did not allow me to mail them.
Those that I couldn't mail are welcome to PM me if they are still interested.
Another fab closed click....
Closed to people that the op doesn't want to have involved but not closed to people he does want to have involved
Like everyday life "
Totally understand |
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You'll need to get this couple involved "Summit Shaggers" |
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By *og-ManMan 52 weeks ago
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"Bed. All day.
Wrong thread  "
I'll start a thread trying to guess which thread you should have posted it in |
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"Bed. All day.
Wrong thread
I'll start a thread trying to guess which thread you should have posted it in "
It was a big week. |
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"Anyone interested in something like this in the midlands or in the northern part of the country??"
Yes.
But can't msg you due to filters |
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"Invites to join the Tel*gr*m group chat were sent out today, Sat. Nov 18th.
If you recieved a mail with the link please join and hopefully the chat will kick off with suggestions on suitable walk locations and we can take it from there.
Those that expressed an interest by PM to me will have got the link by reply.
Those that showed interest by posting on the forum thread will have got a mail with the link.....UNLESS their filters did not allow me to mail them.
Those that I couldn't mail are welcome to PM me if they are still interested.
Another fab closed click...."
YES.
Walks will take place in a public setting so I for one am going to be very careful about who gets invited to participate.
"Click", or more correctly, "clique" comments on here certainly will not help anyone get invited to join what will be a small, closeknit, discreet group.
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Grop chat up and running and working on details for first walk.
"Arrange it and they will come"
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Plans in place for Dec 3rd.
Best of luck to the other groups. Hopefully they get going and it may lead to interesting link ups.
"Arrange it and they will come".
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We’re keeping an eye on it Badger and looking forward to hosting a hike up this way in the new year .. |
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Well done.
Us walking types have to be prepared for the long trek. But we always have the stamina to keep going.
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Walked yesterday in Tomies Wood Killarney. Stunning views of Lough Leane and some nice winter sunshine. Coffee and a chat afterwards in Cronins Yard at the foot of Carrauntoohil.
Hoping to walk in North Cork next Sunday. |
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"Walked yesterday in Tomies Wood Killarney. Stunning views of Lough Leane and some nice winter sunshine. Coffee and a chat afterwards in Cronins Yard at the foot of Carrauntoohil.
Hoping to walk in North Cork next Sunday. "
Nice to see this taking off. If I was closer I would join you! |
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My mates and I were dumb enough to do mangerton. We didn't get much of a view, and while two of us were rookies, instead of looping, we went around to Stroopa and back down, 7 hours of pain but it was good fun once done |
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By *ickin2Man 51 weeks ago
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"My mates and I were dumb enough to do mangerton. We didn't get much of a view, and while two of us were rookies, instead of looping, we went around to Stroopa and back down, 7 hours of pain but it was good fun once done "
Mangetout is considered more dangerous than Carrauntoohill as there is practically no shelter out on it. I know it as I have climbed both many times |
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"My mates and I were dumb enough to do mangerton. We didn't get much of a view, and while two of us were rookies, instead of looping, we went around to Stroopa and back down, 7 hours of pain but it was good fun once done "
Hoping to do Mangerton before Christmas, weather allowing. |
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By *ickin2Man 51 weeks ago
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"My mates and I were dumb enough to do mangerton. We didn't get much of a view, and while two of us were rookies, instead of looping, we went around to Stroopa and back down, 7 hours of pain but it was good fun once done
Hoping to do Mangerton before Christmas, weather allowing. "
Lovely on a nice day
Enjoy |
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"My mates and I were dumb enough to do mangerton. We didn't get much of a view, and while two of us were rookies, instead of looping, we went around to Stroopa and back down, 7 hours of pain but it was good fun once done
Hoping to do Mangerton before Christmas, weather allowing. "
The view won't be great, it's a good bit cold, but you'd manage it if you're experienced |
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"My mates and I were dumb enough to do mangerton. We didn't get much of a view, and while two of us were rookies, instead of looping, we went around to Stroopa and back down, 7 hours of pain but it was good fun once done
Mangetout is considered more dangerous than Carrauntoohill as there is practically no shelter out on it. I know it as I have climbed both many times "
I was an absolute clown and suggested Carrauntoohill for our first time. It'll be a challenge for the summer time. |
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By (user no longer on site) 51 weeks ago
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Very interested |
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"Very interested "
Check out similar thread for group in your area.
"Walking Group Wicklow,Wexford, Kilkenny". |
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A walk, a chat, coffee and a scone.
Yes it is a good idea and it does work.
Looking forward to more in 2024.
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