Could 'Rourky's Bash' go annual?
by RourkyAfter entertaining over 30 of you last February in a bunkhouse in Bwlch for the weekend, yomping on an extended horseshoe up Pen y Fan, Cribyn, Corn Ddu and Fan y Big. Then a nice jolly (including ice cream) at Pontneddfechan waterfalls. I am again throwing it out there for comment to see if some peeps want another crack at the Brecon Beacons this year. I am proposing wk end of 11th Feb 2012. Your thoughts would be welcome. If enough interest we will again go global.
Posted on 16/02/12
45 Comment(s)

<img src='theme/emoticon_grin.png' /><img src='theme/emoticon_grin.png' /> Yes had a great weekend.
UJUltreia (Jo & Alan)yes i am interested, would love to make it this yr last yr was out as wrong wkend but will check the dates, fingers crossed
on 05/10/11 @ 10:19yes date is good for me <img src='theme/emoticon_smile.png' />
hi i would like to make that 4th hill this time round and not give up after the 3rd so im in <img src='theme/emoticon_grin.png' />
WiWiggyyes i would be interested. cheers rourky
ahalpine hikerYep, me too. Love the Brecons, don't get there often enough
brbrookeyYes a repeat would be good.
mimilvusI won't know if I'm free that weekend until next year but I would love to join you.
DWDartmoorWalkerwhat a gr8 weekend that was! will definatley be on the next one if im free. its that dirty 4 letter word again......'W.O.R.K.'... that gets in the way!<img src='theme/emoticon_confused.png' />
hihikerprincessI would enjoy walking the Brecon Beacons again,but unable to confirm that date until early next year.
lalandranger68Rourky, two points, it would be next year! Secondly you were very entertaining, especially on the Friday and Saturday nights!! <img src='theme/emoticon_confused.png' /> Yeh me play, home turf!! don't clash with our boys rugby though!!
Count me in<img src='theme/emoticon_smile.png' />
Ohhhh yes please. Good thoughts Al,but I wouldn't mind having an early start then watching a match mid walk.....It could be a nice eye opener to our saesneg mates to experience "the passion" !
dadavemNot to sure about the date as yet,definitely fancy it thou .
fafresh airI'll be Beryl the Peril. I think she was in it or did she have a strip of her own <img src='theme/emoticon_grin.png' /><img src='theme/emoticon_grin.png' />
UJUltreia (Jo & Alan)looks like another story snickers.........
Hiya Dave how you doing, us Welsh know passion! our Saesneg mates can only dream about it! That feeling when you are in the milleniumm stadium the hairs on the back of your neck stand up when the anthem (and we do have the best one!) starts, oh I can feel it now, it is so emotional! <img src='theme/emoticon_wink.png' />
What anthem that ali "Baby its cold outside" by Tom and Cary's in the hope they may close the roof <img src='theme/emoticon_wink.png' />lol
FlForever lostNop !! I think that could be the theme of the captain and manager of the English rugby team after their cock ups (literally and physically) in the world cup!!!!!
dadavemFL get real there is only one anthem, Welsh National but hey why would you know that!
Rourky, Yep I am interested but would be down late Friday would it be a weekender or the Monday too so I can get ahead on time off? P.P.
PPPit PonyHey PP, yes as last year mate, Fri through to Mon for those that wish to stay that bit longer, glad ur up for it again
RRourkyI'll be there Rourky, see you tomorrow and we walking Saturday with our little darlings!!!
hi rourky.is this w/e on?
ahalpine hikerPlease see invite section for further details
RRourkyThanks for another fab weekend in the Brecons Rourkey <img src='theme/emoticon_smile.png' />
Sorryyou could make it Ali after all that organising. Be assured we had a fab time but I did miss the dancing!!!<img src='theme/emoticon_grin.png' />
Thanks Rourky for getting us up and down the hill again, great time,views and company<img src='theme/emoticon_smile.png' />
Big thank you Rourky for a great weekend also Alistair for breakfast and the rest of the team for a great laugh. <img src='theme/emoticon_grin.png' /><img src='theme/emoticon_grin.png' />
UJUltreia (Jo & Alan)Thank you all for the great hospitality, especially Rourky & Ali. I really was very nervous. Look out for a Take The Helm Invite in a few weeks.<img src='theme/emoticon_smile.png' />
BMBionic ManGlad you both enjoyed the weekend guys - we enjoyed your company.
I'm sure you'll have fun taking the Helm Stagazer
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Hey you guys can I thank you all for such a cracking time this weekend and making the effort to travel over here. Huge thanks must also go to Ali & Brooky for sorting digs and to Al for his wonderful fry ups.
RRourkyNow i'm in and relaxed i can't stop laughing at the weekends events, a really good get together with some gems and im not only talking people but incidents too. Really pleased to see so many new faces and the fact that they all fitted in so well with the rabble that is 'OD', i salute you all, you took to it like ducks to water. hopefully see you all next year at the aptly entitled 'Rourkys bash goes bananas' . Thankyou all once again.
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UJUltreia (Jo & Alan)Thanks Rourky for a great w/e.really enjoyed the trip and that some new members came along.Here are the details of the rescue we witnessed on Saturday.
ahalpine hikerIncident 11
11/02/2012 13:45 - Pont ar Daf
Fallen Ice Climber. Climbing on North Face Pen y Fan, slid, tumbled 50m hitting a rock. Casualty evacuated by Rescue 169 and taken to Hospital where he was diagnosed with a cracked hip bone.
BMRT: 16 personnel for 1.60 hrs
CBMRT: 16 personnel for 1.60 hrs
LMRT: 1 personnel for 1.60 hrs
I think I'm gonna have to remember to always carry a banana from now on as you never know when it will come in handy!!!! <img src='theme/emoticon_evilgrin.png' /><img src='theme/emoticon_evilgrin.png' /><img src='theme/emoticon_evilgrin.png' />
Indeed Rourky, they're still making me laugh! <img src='theme/emoticon_smile.png' />
Yeah thanks for the breaky Al - this time really was like a military operation <img src='theme/emoticon_smile.png' /> And gave us all the energy for the walks.
Hope to see you all again soon xx
Thanks to all the organisers - nice walk on Monday, thanks for letting me join in.
lilittlereddragonThanks Rourky and Ali for organising a brilliant weekend. Great walks and lots of fun, really worth the long journey.
BrBrontewandererThanks of a great weekend. I went for my banana fitting this morning<img src='theme/emoticon_smile.png' />
BeBeekeeperLooks like you all had a great weekend, sorry I couldn't be there! <img src='theme/emoticon_unhappy.png' /> Here's to next year! <img src='theme/emoticon_evilgrin.png' /><img src='theme/emoticon_evilgrin.png' />
Cheers to all 4 a fab weekend. I was k nackered. Nice to meet some new faces & catch up with the old ones.
FrFrankie