2007-11-08 19:23:17
Let's move onto another topic, eh?
Well put dhmiriam. That's exactly what was needed to be said. Now that whole MMR fiasco has been cleared up, I think it's time to get back to normal discussion, don't you? ps. give my regards to the elderly lady, Kevin. Hopefully she'll recover quickly.2007-11-08 15:35:05
Hop it!
'Craw 'said the crow! Thats not fair said McHuffy. Much has been said ,tears wiped ,dignity affronted, no statements of intent just mutterings of dissent, no lives lost any lessons learned ?we wait and see. As the old crone muttered in the windswept croft'A fuil is happier thinkin weel o hissel, than a wice man is o ithers thinkin weel o him.'
climb on dont look down.
2007-11-05 20:58:10
WALK AWAY
Oh for pity’s sake, can we knock this on the head please - kind of like the way it seems someone has done to the casualty in Kevin’s pic. If we are all even just a little wiser for this intercourse, including myself, the viewers of this site and hopefully the MMRT, then we shall also be the better for it. Can we move on please now …. to the next accident - which is bound to be mine. Anybody with me, please support this view. By the way, is it actually possible to have “a conversation” with Bleck Cra? Is Bleck Cra not but a figment of the imagination. C’mon Kevin you have to smile.2007-11-05 18:45:01
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kevinshandler
I have only just come across the comments made by bleck cra with regards to mourne mountain rescue and an incident on the 30th September. I was the group leader involved, and I think that his critism of the mountain rescue team was uncalled for. I do remember having a conversation with him at the scene, he wason his way back to newcastle at the time and stopped to observe. The team in attendance were laughing and joking, not among themselves but with the injured party to lift her spirits and to detract from her pain. The reason we were there for over four hours was not the fault of the mmr team but of the person in the call centre. The person who took the call kept insisting on scrambling a helicopter to the scene even though they were told of poor visibility on a number of occasions. the mmr team came as soon as they were alerted, or as quickly as conditions would allow. When in attendance the three man team were very thorough and professional. the injured party was wrapped in a waterproof survival bag, (see attached photo) and treated with the utmost respect. The injured party is a 64 year old lady who was in training for a charity trek in aid of southern area hospice services. She has since had to pull out of the event. I have spoken to her from this day and in no way did she think mmr were in any way but professional.2007-11-05 13:54:35
Irrelevancy
Superbam, this is a typical narrow-minded eastie attitude. I try to bring forward a global issue and it's sunk back in the footnote issue of whether Leith survives. In fact all you are likely to lose is a bunch of wine-bars and the Scottish Office. Easter Road is likely to be unaffected which may keep you happy in spite of your inability to beat the Latvian second XI yesterday.2007-11-04 21:36:25
OS on the wireless
I happened to hear this interestin g programme on RTE Radio1 on Friday last http://www.rte.ie/radio1/thelieoftheland/rams/12july.smil - an account of building OS trig points and yarns about surveying our high points. - repeats of earlier series.The Lie Of The Land
With the help of the country's greatest authorities on mapping, Séan Rocks examines how maps of the island of Ireland tell a history of their own. This series seeks to unearth the truth behind the different mapping projects of Ireland, from the observations of Ptolemy and early maps of Ireland such as that of Gerald Cambrensis in the 13th century to the advanced technology of modern mapping which gives a level of accuracy never before attainable.
Listen to the series. http://www.rte.ie/radio1/thelieoftheland/1050624.html
Audio links to all the programmes in the series
2007-11-02 13:47:00
Mountain Rescue
I always enjoy the contributions by the likes of Bleck Cra, Wee Davie, Padodes and Alex92. Given the informal nature of the site, you would have to take forlorn hopes of a disappearing Dublin or criticism of mountain rescue teams with a few pinches of salt. That said, I share the general admiration for the volunteers who get involved in mountain rescue and would hate to think they were offended by being described in colourful and entertaining language.I think we all know - particularly those of us who prefer the peace and quiet of solitary walks - that when we're out on the hills we take some risks and are responsible for what might happen. I go for the belt-and-braces: a 45 litre bag with whistle, headlamp, spare clothes, first-aid kit, a couple of litres of water, mobile phone and emergency blankets. Cliff Richard fans obviously go for the 'travelling light' option. By the way, do you know what I hate ... when I've spent an hour slogging up some slope with all that gear on my back and some guy in a tee-shirt and shorts runs past me, obviously out for a 10-minute warmup! Anyway, back to the risks. If I slip and get hurt and need help and someone turns up to offer it, it will be a very, very pleasant surprise and if there's a five-hour delay before they can get the helicopter (the helicopter!) to me, I might just count my blessings. I choose to be in remote, inaccessible places; I choose how much spare stuff to bring in case something goes wrong and I need to keep hydrated or warm or fed. Any decent folk who respond to my urgent phone call and try to help cannot be held responsible for the fact that I want to act the gobshite, even if they don't know quite what to do with me when they find me.
For some, the picture painted by Bleck Cra may portray a mountain rescue team who didn't know what they were at. For me, the striking image is of four adults heading out for a walk on the hills without the wit to keep themselves warm. What I want to know is, who let them out.
2007-11-02 13:03:51
persevere
Oi wee davie - what would be so great about leith being consumed by the forth? And what parts of dublin do you refer to? from a hillwalking dublin hibee
2007-10-23 16:44:10
NO RETURN TRIP
Just to follow up recent correspondence with The Mourne Rescue and their objection to a comment I posted, given the group has not posted their own comment, I think we should take it, it maintains its position and is happy that its response to the incident described was appropriate and its reply to my comment was sufficient. Unless there is more to be discussed, we may be advised to move on. That being said, I am pleased that several mv members have been supportive of my position if not all in the way it was delivered. This will be useful if I break an ankle in the mountains, because I know who will help oxter-coddle me off - given the MMRT may not be that keen.2007-10-18 12:53:16
OSI Smart maps
OSI have launched a service called SmartMaps, Take a look at http://www.osismartmaps.ie/smartmaps/Its very impressive! You will need to register to view.
