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Welcome to the Official Blog for Raleigh India 12J September - December 2012.



Thursday 6 August 2009

Messages from Charlie 2, 3 and 4

We've got in some messages from the Charlie groups so here goes:

From Wahid
I'm working hard and looking forward to seeing my people at the party take care everyone

From Fatmata
Hey guys, I’m missing you all so much and can’t wait to see you all. I hope you are all working hard. Take care of yourselves xxx


From Aimee
Hey guys, working hard I’m constantly covered in dirt lol really not funny. Miss you all you better be missing me lol bye xxx

From Natalie
Big hello to Mum, Dad, Chess, Flea, Ora and Tullah! Hope you’re all ok and that you gave tache man a fab birthday (not being attacked by sheep I hope!). Really enjoying it here – constantly dirty and tired but so much fun – the place is beautiful! Tell Tullah to stay out of my room. Love you and miss you lots. P.S. I’m absolutely dying for a steak and diet coke its just curry three times a day!

From Meriel
Hi Family, so nice to get your messages they were bought out to us in the village! Having such a good time here, quite challenging all we’ve done for the last five days is carry bricks and sand in the boiling heat! I’m just off to go and help cook lunch with the locals which is exciting! Hope you had a lovely time with Jonny and Lucy and that Ben is enjoying China. Miss you all so much. Can’t wait for a fry up can it be ready and waiting for me on the table please!! Lots of love P.S. I figured you might have difficulty with the blog glad the Marshalls are helping!

From Nick Woods
To the Woods family, Hay everyone having an awesome time and getting proper digging these holes for the mango trees. In your spare time you can google our location of Netikal Hundi village in Karnataka, India. Met some amazing people and can’t wait to see you all again lots of love xxx

From Owain
Hi Mum and Dad, Hope you’re both doing ok. The village we’re staying in (Netikal Hundi) is amazingly beautiful, you might be able to find pictures on the net. Otherwise you can see the hundreds I;ve taken when I get back (or check the blog in a couple of days when the laptop will be out on project). The people here are really kind and generous and the digging is hard but quite satisfying. I’ll be in touch again soon. Lots of love x

From Bijal
Hey Nikil, thanks for writing to me on the blog, I will be out of contact for a while as I don’t have my phone on me but when I do I will contact you. I will be leaving for London on 27th August and I think at 6am from Bangalore airport if you want to come down but I will try and contact nearer the time. Give my love to everyone. Bijal xxx

Hey Krish, Mum and Dad. Thank you for writing and keep checking blog. Miss you all loads but am having a wicked time and I am safe and well. I don’t have my phone at the mo as I am on project. It’s really good and have been meeting local villagers and doing some teaching. I’ve worn saris and had chai! Loads of love Bijal xxx

From Charles (Wong)
Hi everyone in Hong Kong, now I’m having fun in India. I’m working in a village called Netikal Hundi for the sustainable agriculture project. The villagers here are really nice. Hope I can share some more with you all in September.

From Anna
Hi to the Reads, I am having so much fun here I am in a small group in a rural bvillage called Netikal Hundi. It’s just amazing and I have met some fantastic people and I am so happy. I will writesoon I hope you are all fabulous. xxxx

From Marie
Hi Mum and Dad, thank you so much for the message reallt glad you’re all well. Just in our school at the mo having bought a new t shirt…so happy to have something clean! Apart from being really grubby everythings going great thanks! Lots of digging, playing with kids and about to start painting the school. Lots of love xxx

From Rebecca
To the Culverwells. Hi Dad hapy birthday!!! Hope you had a good day, sorry I couldn’t be there! Having an amazing time working in the community. The children are so sweet! Building is really hard work my arms will be properly musclely next time you see me! Hope Portugal is good. Good luck to Jenny and Tom for results. Missing you lots Beccy xxxxx P.S. love to Grandpa as well

From Gareth Senior
Hey Guys, I’m doing great over here post seems to be a little slow! I have sent postcards instead of letters…yes I know very lazy! Anyway just letting you know I am ok and having the time of my life over here. Talk to you soon, love Gareth

From Kezi
Hello guys, hope you’re all doing well. I’m great, post seems to be taking its time though so sorry if I haven’t replied to letters – I haven’t got them yet! Missing you all loads but not enough to come home anytime soon – am having far too an amazing time here! Love Kezi xxx

From Kate Owen
Hi guys, hope you are all well and enjoying the English summer. Having an amazing time here, in my best dreams I didn’t think it could be this ood. Looking forward to steak and chips in September! Love Kate. P.S. What’s the Hull City news?

From Damien Hanna
What’s going on boys? Just wanted to say I’m having a wicked time and hope you all are too. WE MADE IT! And you’re all gonna have to lose to me in the adventure phase! Good times

From Holly
Yo guys!!! I miss you all seriously. We’re having a wicked time hope you are all good. To all City and Islington and the Taliban boys love you and miss you the most. Remember to make the most of the expedition it’s what we’ve been waiting for! Take care dudes Mwwwaaaaaah! xxxxx

32 comments:

  1. hi beccy, hope you having an awesome time in india. am in costa rica 90km into my trek out of 250km. there is monsoon rain everyday. all my kit is wet muddy and smells. i havent showered for a week so i am pretty smelly. otherwise it is all goood and great fun. the community phase was incredible we had a cool family and we helped build a community centre. i havent met sophie but i dont think i will. i hope you have an awesome time and have fun travelling, lots of love,

    tom xxxx

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  2. Hi Aimee glad to hear ur working hard and getting ur hands dirty. We are missing u loads and are so proud of you keep up the good work and have a fantastic time. XXXXXXXXXXXXXX Mum and Hayley

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  3. Hi Owain. Great to hear from you. Everything fine here. We can't wait to see the photographs. It is great that the people are so kind. Mum went to see Loughborough University on Tuesday and was really impressed. She thought it was huge! There appears to be many excellent eating places to take her when you are there! Take care of yourself. Lots of love, Dad and Mum.

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  4. Hi Natalie, Lovely to hear from you, it made our day. Glad you are enjoying things and having fun in a beautiful place,... we are sure all the work you are doing will earn the steak, diet coke and the long hot bath! Tullah, having tried the other beds thinks you bed is 'just right', and we have rechristened her Goldilocks. Mum, Dad, Chess, Flea, Rora and Tullah xxxxx

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  5. hello...Nat its cheese* hope your loving the poo shoot building lol I told you!!! I'v had piggy flu - theres always a drama lol am seriously bored without you no one to be silly billies with...hope you are having an amazing time can't wait for you to come back for a huge "poodles home coming party"
    lots of loves and hugs
    cheese-chongo jodper mariechez cox I xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  6. WOOF WOOF!! Natalie, where are you?? I'v been waiting by the door now for a very long time and you still haven't come home to take me for a walk?? but, luckily daddy has been at home and he has been taking me out lots. today i had a shower because I had rolled on a dead hegdehog and it made me smelly, I also nearly caught a squirrel and I barked at it ...everyone was really shocked ...and so was I! I'm going for my teeth brushing now so big bedtime licks hurry home love tula xxx

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  7. Hi Kate
    The news from old blighty is that it is still raining!All is well here and the webbed feet are coming on nicely(to support the broken ankle!)
    All the family are well, and the news of Hull City is that they have signed 2 new players, one on loan the other permanent.They are Altidor and Olifinjana sp? ex Stoke and Real Madrid I think. More famous signings are imminent we are told! Looking forward to seeing you, all my love Ma x

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  8. HI Kezi... just read your message sitting here on side of mountain in the south of france. Last day here before we head back tomorrow. We've been white water rafting (near death experience), rubbing shoulders with the WAGS in St Tropez and yesterday met up with Gemma / Push and co for lunch and swim chez us. Jameses and Zach have now left... we are clearing up the debris and heading off into old town of Nice for lunch and a spot of retail therapy... and communing with french hordes on the plage publique. We have written to you... and will send one last letter from here before we go. HOpe all going well. Ruan says hummous (how do you spell it???) and Tegen says she's missing you. Lots of love Mum Dad Tegs and Ruan Evans (Ruan insisted on the Evans bit.... just in case you were uncertain as to which Mum Dad Tegen and Ruan we might be).... xxx

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  9. Hi Kezi
    Just sent you a comment which seemed to disappear into the ether... but if you Do get it, then this is a copy.

    Last day here in the house on the side of the mountain in South of France. We have written... and will send one last letter from here before we leave. We've been white water rafting (near death experience) and rubbing shoulders with the WAGS in St Tropez. Gemma Push Roshni and Kip came up to see us yesterday on the bus and stayed for lunch and a swim. Jameses and Zach have now departed and we're left clearing up the debris, repairing broken furniture etc and about to head off down to Nice to meet up with Gemma and co again for lunch and a spot of retail therapy in the old town.

    Glad to hear that all is going well and that you're not pining for us. Ruan says hummous, Tegen says she's missing you. Lots of love Mum Dad Tegs and Ruan Evans (Ruan insisted on adding the Evans tag.. just so you know which mum dad tegen and ruan we are) xxxx

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  10. The Wood family7 August 2009 at 15:01

    Hey Nick! Sounds like your having an amazing time. We're following the blog so get in the photos more!!!!
    Si and Jen madly jealous, and getting cabin fever at home but luckily havent fallen out yet. Mr Ginger says hi and could he borrow your duvet/ room for a bit lomger?
    Can't wait to hear all yor stories, miss you lots,
    lots of love mum, dad, Si, Jen, Bella and Mr Ginger xxxx

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  11. Hi aimee glad 2 no all is well, hope they r not working u too hard lol...we miss you loads and r really proud of u, lots of love honey XXXXXXXX mum and hayley

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  12. Hey Moko, Im not sure if i am posting on here right. But i love you loads!!! I hope you are having a great time!!!! May God continue to protect you xxxxxxx Adeola xxxxx

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  13. Hi Beccy
    Glad your arms are developing like your legs! We are all well. Very hot in Portugal. Tom is in the rain in Costa R. but loving it. Jenny getting ready for Peru buying loads of teaching stuff for the kids! Missing you too
    Love everyone xxx

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  14. Hi Meriel,so nice to hear from you! Here we all are at Jonny and Lucy - 14 of us. Wish you could have seen JP demonstrating his experience of teaching synchronised dancing in the pool! Little Gabriel is gorgeous and loving Tom and James' huge tractor. Badminton and croquet available. Miss you a lot! Just had pizza and ice cream in the garden looking at a red moon across the corn fields. All send lots of love. Ben enjoyed a shower, bagels and baked beans on arrival - all obviously well! Glad the project is what you wanted, albeit hard work! looking forward to photos. loads of love xxx

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  15. Hey Rory, where are u and what u up to? feels like we havent seen u in ages...hope everythings going ok and that ur having a brilliant time...its 1 30 in the morning and dad just go home from a bbq, hes gone mad since mum went away, hes got a new lease of life!

    love u so much and cant wait to hear all ur news, lots of love Lottie xxx

    ps Alice got a job!

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  16. Hey Alex, have been reading the news on the blog. You seem to be having a great time. Haven't heard from you. Do post a msg. for us. Love and miss you lots. xxx Mum, Dad, Grandma & James

    For Alexandra Stewart from Lloyd & Annette Stewart

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  17. Hi Bijal
    We are fine .We have finished painting your room. Did you get my letter?Karishama is here today.We read your blog.We very proud of you.You have done well so far.It was nice to here from you.Nikhil did send you a massage .Dad is busy with his work. Lots of Love from Mum and Dad and Krish.

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  18. Salamu Alaykum Suleyman!!How are you bro? We're so sorry we didnt sent any messages but we're thinking and talking about u everyday, we've really missed soo much!! ahmed, sammy and omar ask for you everyday, saying when is abti suleyman coming back?specialy omar.

    Hoyo, edo salado, Amina, Jihan, zahra, mo, mo abdala, ahmed, sammy and omar, abo hamza, abo abukar and family all wish u well. Edo saldo says:hal baby ha so dafin!looolz hope u get it!

    Hope ur well and working hard! make sure u dont forget ur prayers try ur best! take care and hope to hear from u soon!
    mwahhxxxxxxx lots of love from everyone!!
    Nasra

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  19. Hi aimee glad to hear your getting your hands dity, just wondered what it's to be when u get back a roast or a bacon sandwich???? Missie said to say woof woof and sends a big sloppy kiss, missing u lots, very proud of you.....Michael,mum and hayley

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  20. Hi Alexandra, Hope you are enjoying your work on the expedition. Not seen any photographs of you yet, apart from the one at the airport. I have been following the blog every day. Hope to hear from you soon,if you are not too fatigued!!!! Lotsof love from Grandmaxxxx

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  21. Heya Moko, Its Adeola again
    The youth day went really well, great turn out and everything, wo hoo!! Wish you were there though ;p
    Hope you are well, having fun working out there?
    It must be HOTTT

    Adeola xxxxxxx

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  22. Hi Alexandra, Hope you are ok and enjoying the work on the expedition. I have been following the blog every day, not seen any pictures of you yet,except for the one at the airport. Looking forward to seeing when you get back and hearing all your news.Lots of love,Grandmaxxx

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  23. Hi Will
    Thanks for the email - really good to hear from you and glad its living up to expectations. Seems grandad Fred was right! We are off to Salcombe for few days and will see Alice for the frist time. I'll post one more letter to you in the hope that it arrives before you go traveling. Take care and have fun - Mum xxxx

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  24. Hey Emily

    Hope you are having a great time out there and you are enjoying all that good work you are doing. Your mom and me are fine but know she misses you loads. Had a lovely time with your grandparents on Friday had a great BBQ your grandad is a bloody good BBQ-ist lol....and Saturday your mom, me, Jane and Chris went out for a nice meal and took your mom out yesterday afternoon. We are also putting a letter together for you and sending it on tomorrow to the address you gave your mom so hope you get to see that soon.

    Keep up the great work and will be good to see you when you get back with all the photos, videos and near escapes lol ...until then please take care OK.

    Lots of love from Your mom me and George xxx

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  25. THE ROAR!!!

    how are you Rory? i have left Silch and am back in the plumbing shop...we all missed you at the end of dig etc etc! hope you're having a wonderful time...my head's still shaved!

    take care, man love, Tom xx

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  26. angus( gaz's bro11 August 2009 at 00:01

    hiya gaz, glad 2 hear u havin a great time, i know the post is taking its time, there is a strike in london so it might take a while nd u r very lazy how dare u hahhahahahahahahah
    love angus xx

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  27. ello aimee! =] hope ur doing gd and enjoying it! :)looking forward to seeing ya when u get back and hear all the stories...tell everyone i said hello if ya see them and i'l speak to u soon.

    From Frankie xx

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  28. Hey Sir Charles, i miss you guys: ) Glad to hear you are having fun out there! i received you postcard~Thank You dude~ looking forward to your experience sharing~ yo man just keep having fun out there and ADD OIL XD

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  29. Hey Meriel,
    Just a note to say if you can't wait till Devon for a fry up you had better pop into mine on the way home! But i will have moved so ring me for my new address!! Glad you having a great time, love Julian x

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  30. Hi Bijal
    It was really nice to see you in pic today.You look well.You must be having a fantastic time working with everyone .I read all the report of your project.We look forward to see more pictures of you on the blog.Nikhil email me today.I gave him your address so he can send you a letter before you come back.Did you tie a Rakhi on Rakshabandhan Day? 15th August celebration Day for India's as well.You are all having nice time.We all miss you so much.
    Nilam got your blogspot address so she will send you a message .Resh also .
    Lots of love Mum and Dad and Krish

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  31. Hi Owain (Charlie 2),

    We saw footage of you on Saturday, climbing out of a hole. Also, today I have seen a photo of you standing at the back of a group. Hope everything is going well for you. You will be gratified to know that we have put your room back together now...Mum is driving to Loughborough again shortly, as she is trying to get used to the route. If you were at home you could have gone to see U2 this Thursday - Max had a spare ticket. Try and send some more images soon, if you have time. Love, Dad and Mum.

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  32. Hi aimee,just to let you know we miss you loads,and to wish you a happy 18th for sunday,presents await your return,we could'nt contact your dad(no number)sorry,hope this message finds you and the team well as we are so very proud love you lots,michael,mum & hayley.
    p.s mum and chelle will be at the airport to meet you.
    pp.s curry ok for dinner lol
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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