The Outdoor Fox

Unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago I found myself working at Shanagmor! Even more unexpectedly less than 24hours later I found myself sharing a minibus and ferry on our way to Scotland! Imagine my shock on meeting the mini bus at Belfast to find it full of ould boys! The great and good of instructors from Shanagmor and Killowen! I was a bit horrified ……. I am used to going on trips with young people like myself!!!!!!!!!!!! The age can be judged by the fact that every one to a man had a sensible breakfast of porridge every morning of the trip.But even more we all enjoyed sharing a glass of Malt each night. The purpose of the trip was to experience the mountain biking with in a two hour drive of Stranrarer! This we did! I found it a relavation! Lets all campaign for NI Forestry to follow the example of The Scottish Forestry Commission. Its time NI in general joined the 21st century! Also we spent a morning at an Outdoor centre at Kinder Forest which specialise in dealing with people with disabilities. Again a revelation! Its amazing what can be done with a bit of thought,care and discussion! The first time I have seen a climbing wall that can be used by all including people with little or no movement in their legs! Cheers Guys a great few days and thanks for the invite! Lets do it again! Life is Good!Mountain Biking Took place at Mabie and Kirroughtree. Details at www.7staines.gov.uk. Great accommodation at Leisure Confiers Leisure Park near Newton Stewart [45mis from ferry]Outdoor Centre visited Calvert Trust at www.calver-trust.org.uk/kielder.As usual my pictures take a while to get uploaded! Hopefully tomorrow! If anybody is inspired give myself a call I can take up to 5 and their bikes for one day or longer.