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Committee Announcements => Announcements => Topic started by: rog on February 28, 2010, 21:36:22

Title: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: rog on February 28, 2010, 21:36:22
So i Hope everyone is getting excited about the ball!!
I know i am!!!

So although it does look like there will be feck all water in Wicklow next weekend we have devised a plan of action for before the ball!!!

The plan is to head to glendalough on a general hike/have the craic day!!!

There is a lake at glendalough if people wanna bring boats we can have a bit of a rolling clinic/flat water skills day.

I'd say the plan will to be meet somewhere near UCD around 11.am on saturday and head off from there. There will be no official club transport i.e. no bus, but there's plenty of drivers around hopefullt they'll be up for this as well.

Post  up here if your interested and what you'd like to do and we'll see about getting it done. Cheers, yours in gingerness

Rog.

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Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Tiny Tim on February 28, 2010, 21:47:19
awh lil matty looks so cute!!!! :P
im up for whatevers happening if someone feels like giving me a lift?
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Carla! on February 28, 2010, 22:01:05
AWESOME! will i bring climbing shoes incase we mess around bouldering a bit as well?

anyone driving down? id love a ride  ;)
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Jer on February 28, 2010, 22:26:56
I'm up for walking or a bit of flat water tomfoolery. Anyone driving down early with space in their car?
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: rog on February 28, 2010, 22:36:05
Carla, yeah sure bring climbing shoes! Just remembered there, who's up for a beerquila bomb at/before the ball?
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Jer on February 28, 2010, 22:54:57
I never fully understood the whole "we're only drinking this to punish our stomachs" mentality but yes, I'll join you for one.
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Eoghan on February 28, 2010, 23:36:10
the last time i had tequilla was my birthday.....ah sure why not!  :)

ye i'm up for it if i can get a lift! how about a 15 hour walk where we all have to carry creeker/river runners then do some flat water playboating with them andd then go bouldering...??? fuck it i'm not gonna bother going to the ball  8)
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: kmck on March 01, 2010, 07:53:30
Is the club hiring a bus or are you looking for lifts?
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Bill C on March 01, 2010, 08:32:40
count me in
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Eoghan on March 01, 2010, 08:34:09
Is the club hiring a bus or are you looking for lifts?

lifts
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: rog on March 01, 2010, 08:35:58
Is the club hiring a bus or are you looking for lifts?

Hey mckevit, yeah as eoghan says we are looking to run the whole things by lifts, also if we are going to do a flat water session we would need a L2 instructor, would you be interested?
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: kmck on March 01, 2010, 08:48:00
Want to do a re-hash of that day in dunlaorghie type thing? Could someone check out if it's okay to paddle in the lake. I'm sure it is but you never know. We also could do a level 2 assessment for anyone who doesn't have one. Just remember that I can only have six people for this.
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: kill on March 01, 2010, 09:06:55
Ha Eoghan your birthday was great. Shame you didn't make it.
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Ley-Ley on March 01, 2010, 09:11:58
Just remembered there, who's up for a beerquila bomb at/before the ball?
Yeah!! I aim to kill myself this ball!!

Would we be able to do both a paddle and hike? Also, till what time do we have the IMC hut till on the Sunday? I want to drive but if we have to be out of the IMC hut early I don't really want to.
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Jer on March 01, 2010, 09:16:57
I think I was one of the first people to arrive at the IMC hut last year and we weren't there until 5ish. Also, could I get a lift Leighton :)
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Ley-Ley on March 01, 2010, 09:18:35
That's all well and good Jer but that doesn't really answer my question, does it? No, now go away and think about what you've done.
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: kmck on March 01, 2010, 09:24:06
Honestly, you are not fit to drive till late in the evening. We could drive down to glendalough and hike around the board walk. By the time we get back we will have at least done something to help with the hangover.
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Jer on March 01, 2010, 09:37:18
That's all well and good Jer but that doesn't really answer my question, does it? No, now go away and think about what you've done.

Sorry I misread it, we hung around pretty late (2/3ish?) until everyone was ok to drive last year, no one was there telling us to hurry up or anything. Can I get a lift now?
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: rog on March 01, 2010, 09:56:49
That's all well and good Jer but that doesn't really answer my question, does it? No, now go away and think about what you've done.

Ley there's not too strict a time on leaving on sunday, as jer said, 2/3 is fine, and as mckevit said we could go for a quick de-hangovering walk in glendalough before doing the drive to dublin, so by all means, lets destroy ourselves!!!
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Nuala on March 01, 2010, 10:10:26
Sounds like a great plan, I'll be around for whatever's going on.

I would say though: the lakes in Glendalough are in a deep valley where they don't get much sun, and have recently only been fed by snow melt - I doubt rolling would be pleasant.
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Karen on March 01, 2010, 10:31:27
Just remember that I can only have six people for this.

Isn't Eoghan a lev 2 too?

ps, I'll probably drive
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Eoghan on March 01, 2010, 11:15:08
Ha Eoghan your birthday was great. Shame you didn't make it.

Ha ye.....someday I'll get you back.......ie. return the favour  :)



ye ley can i get a lift too??



and yes if theres level 2 shtuff going on can i log my first hours...? really have to get on that  :D
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: rowantheboat on March 01, 2010, 13:54:45
I'm up for whatever people are doing. I also need a lift down. (Leighton, you know I love you, right?  8) )
This is going to be great!
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: finch on March 01, 2010, 15:39:25
Doing something before would be good - hike sounds nice

Also anyone driving down that can fit a Finch in their car that could pick me up from Enniskerry cause it's my brothers 21st the night before ?? Thanks
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Evan on March 01, 2010, 15:57:39
That's going to be some Sunday hangover for you. Your body must really love you Finch.
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: finch on March 01, 2010, 16:25:19
Well considering I'm still recovering from this weekend I'm sure it's used to it by now ^-^
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: rog on March 01, 2010, 17:01:54
The balls gonna be a messy night can't wait!!!

I'd say we might leave doing a L2 thing, as it'll mean bringing boats and gear and stuff. Is this alright with people?
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Ley-Ley on March 01, 2010, 17:15:53
IT'S NOT THE DROPPING WELL!!

Yeah, I'd say a hike is grand enough. Eh, it seems the people coming with me are Eoghan, Jer and Clare. Sorry Rowan, you were pipped to the post!! That's what you get for not going to the board!!
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: kmck on March 01, 2010, 17:44:07
All you need is two cars willing to bring gear down, now I am willing to dirve to dublin and then to wicklow if people want to get their level 2, log hours and do a little rescue training as well. I would not be as pushed to add another hour and half to my journey for just some hiking in glendalough, people would have to offer favours and at least some magic beans to entice me.
I would also add in CAPLOCKS, WE ARE A CANOE CLUB LET'S GO BOATING!
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Carla! on March 01, 2010, 17:47:31
Just remembered there, who's up for a beerquila bomb at/before the ball?
Yeah!! I aim to kill myself this ball!!

Would we be able to do both a paddle and hike? Also, till what time do we have the IMC hut till on the Sunday? I want to drive but if we have to be out of the IMC hut early I don't really want to.
can i be in your car if u decide to drive.
and then you can show me how to be an amazing driver so i pass my test the next time!
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: DNKY on March 01, 2010, 17:58:33
if anyones going to from five onwards could i get a lift pwetty pweese!!!! ?  ;D
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Eoghan on March 01, 2010, 18:13:25
ye if there ain't no paddling (waterfall in glendalough anyone??afro.gif <- wait a sec that'd be savage :D) more people can fit in cars!!
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Matt on March 01, 2010, 18:53:21
I should be driving down so can give lifts if people need one
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Ley-Ley on March 01, 2010, 19:15:39
You and Clare can fight over a space.  :D
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: DNKY on March 01, 2010, 20:34:40
I should be driving down so can give lifts if people need one

would this so called driving be happening in the evening or in the morning?
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Matt on March 01, 2010, 20:35:36
I'm not sure yet...
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Yu Liu on March 01, 2010, 20:59:09
I will bring my climbing shoes too. the weekend is going to be great i have a feeling  ^-^.

Oh matt can i get a lift?  8) thanks
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: finch on March 01, 2010, 21:32:28
Can I grab a lift (from Enniskerry) ?? Please Matt  :-*
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Matt on March 01, 2010, 22:54:08
Sorry guys, turns out I won't have the car for the weekend :(
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: kmck on March 02, 2010, 08:24:24
Since we have a small transport problem, I am willing to add three hours to my journey time this weekend. Just remember it takes me 45 minutes to get to laragh from my house. I will drive to dublin and collect people, I see people in the canoe club don't want to go paddling so I will not bring my boat and gear. This means I can take four people in the car. I will be in dublin early and we can hike the board walk, drop down the zigzags and go bouldering above the miners village. Does that help people?
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Ley-Ley on March 02, 2010, 09:15:34
Bouldering eh? I shall try my hand at it!!
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Yu Liu on March 02, 2010, 10:41:44
if teleportation is a reality evil.gif

like what he did --->  teleportation: real or not? you decide! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK5JCvXYKPw&feature=related#)

Ley, tiny feet or toes are best for bouldering  ;D that's what climbing shoes good for, make your feet appear smaller.

Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: kill on March 03, 2010, 03:42:22
Glendassan Waterfall (the one at the top of Glendalough was run once by Jules (Death Wish) Dormer [prefer to be called Jewels]. There were people standing on all the rocks to guide him down the right line because it's so technical (just rocks basically). I had  look at Poulanass before but only one bit looks doable and I don't think it's worth the mission. Otherwise though, the Glendassan river has some superb meanders above the upper lake you could try if there's a lot of rain in the area... Of course that would defeat the need to go to Glendalough in the first place. Depends, how low was it the day we had the big boatercross before the 30th Anniversary Ball?
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: rog on March 03, 2010, 14:23:32
I don't know kill, but there hasn't been a drop of rain in wicklow for near on a month I think....
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Asho87 on March 03, 2010, 14:47:34
Hey Meggers, Davedave isn't finished work til 5, he works in Dundrum shopping centre so he's going straight from there so if u met him there I'm sure he'd drive u, his number is o8578o9o13.

Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: DNKY on March 03, 2010, 15:12:20
thanks asho but i already gots a lift sorted with lynn!! cheers though ...the only one who answered my quaetion! tear.... :'(   :P
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: clarec on March 05, 2010, 11:33:46
right so, i won't make it down til afternnon/ evening... no hiking for me!
hrrrmm, any car spots left for around thenish?  ;D
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: kmck on March 05, 2010, 15:40:57
Leaving for the hike at around 12, will be driving from around ucd. If you are stuck give us a call on o879o51983
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Asho87 on March 05, 2010, 15:53:11
As I said to Meggo, if anyone's stuck and can't go til late Dave's leaving from Dundrum SC at 5.30.
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: finch on March 05, 2010, 16:32:29
Apearently there's a new hot water system and a second shower in the IMC hut now - luxury or what ;D
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: rog on March 05, 2010, 16:35:09
Wow, might have a shower
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Eoghan on March 05, 2010, 16:38:59
nah....... ;) :)
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Bill C on March 05, 2010, 18:26:36
I can take 3 from the montorose tomorrow at 11
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Evan on March 05, 2010, 18:56:45
I can take 3 from the montorose tomorrow at 11

Showers? Because I think that's called theft :police:
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: miriam on March 05, 2010, 19:34:29
hey. i was wondering would anyone be able to give me a lift to wicklow? i thought i,d be driving but my car won't start. 
plez help me!
 Miriam
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Amanda on March 05, 2010, 19:44:07
I will be passing though dublin about 4 can deture if people need lifts, but will need directions.

text or pm me as in signal at home 086 0700655
Title: Re: SATURDAY BEFORE THE BALL, PLAN OF ACTION!!!
Post by: Ley-Ley on March 05, 2010, 21:43:33
Me and me passengers are leaving from 11 at the boathouse, I've decided to go a scenic way so if people want to follow they can!!