Hello all, hope you've been well. Things here with us in India are all good, as the temperatures rise people are now in getting fully into the swing of Raleigh life on expedition.
First let's start with the most important of the recent news, remember that I introduced Betty the calf and Simon the stork in a recent post? Well after further inspection, it turns out that Simon the stork isn't a stork at all. He's an egret so we've renamed him Eddie the egret Edwards. Took a while for some people here to get it, some people still haven't... So while you ponder on that, here's an update on what the two Echo teams have been up to since arriving at their camps for their phase two adventure...
We’ve been very busy here at the reservoir site in Huskurhaddi. First, the essentials...we’ve been digging trenches, making our camp look extra pretty, building bashas and the all essential long-drop. But more importantly we've been quite busy trying to fend off all variety of wayward animals that persistently eat our food and move our stuff! After a hard morning’s work in the trenches, we’ve all been happy to come back to camp and act like dragons, fruit and Cilla Black before running time trials through the trenches.
This is Echo 3 signing out, much love. Over and out.
A week in the life of the new Echo 4
Written by Binika.
From Sheena Jagjiwan
To Mum, Nita, Hema and all of my fans. Having a great time here on my first phase and love it! Hope you guys are fine, I have washed my hair and it hasn’t become an afro yet!
Lots of love Sheena x x x
From Laura Oakley
To Oakley family
Hi Mum Dad and family. Just a quick one to say hello, I’ve posted you another letter so hope that arrives soon. I’m enjoying Echo 3 and have become a fan of digging! Our camp has also befriended two goats who are pretty cute but nothing on star and Mr P! Hope home is all good and feel free to send me more goodies!
Love you all, Laura x
From Richard Smith
To Jeem27 ‘James Murray’
Dear brother, have completed the trek with no blisters thanks to your socks, the views were brilliant. I’ve played guess the thee tune, ‘Jurassic Park’ being the one of choice. I am now digging trenches on an environmental phase which stops elephants getting into the village. The team have made a gym out of bamboo and it’s good crack. Also running around a huge lake, we must both do to India for a holiday in the future you would love it!
See you soon
Richard
From Clare Evans
Hey Mum ,not sure if you’ve read my last blog message but I thought update you on animal sightings. We saw 2 snakes fornicating at the end of my last phase (not sure what type they were both about 2m long ) and on the first morning of my new phase we saw a lone elephant making its way back from the reservoir - it was amazing! We’re digging elephant trenches which is really hard work but rewarding. Send my love to everyone at home (especially the animals)
Love Clare xxx
From : Fieke Haak
To: Elise Haak
Elis!! Ik heb je bericht ontvangen en heb je een koart en brief gestuurd, verwacht er een terug! xxx
From Ben Schroeder
To Schroders
Thanks for all the messages, about 3 of mums are the same message differently phrased but I guess that just shows you care. Everthings good here. I’d tell you more but I’m sending you a letter instead. Should be with you in about 2 ½ weeks
Love Ben x
From George Kemp
Hi Family.... Having an amazing time and missing you all. Hope everyone is good. I have sent a letter but not sure how long it will take to reach you, hopefully not too long.
Love George xx
To Nicky Chryssaphes
Hi Nicky, no phones allowed here and not back to field base till 14/3. Please tell Jess I will try to call her then. Hope all going well with the full monty!! Miss you. Kate xx
A few messages have also been sent in from you guys to people on expedition but they don't say who they're too so I've added them below and if you recognise one then it would be great if you could resubmit the whole thing stating the full name of the person it's for. Then I can make sure that it reaches the right person and they get your lovely messages, thanks!
Yooooo! I didn't know properly how this blog thing worked... Mate, I'm missing you like crazy, but keeping myself busy to make myself feel better. Was very excited to receive your postcard and am going to write you a long and detailed letter today to replace the daily 3 hour phonecalls we have been missing out on. Everything you're doing out there looks amazing!!! Please hurry back soon and come visit me in Madrid. Just got off the phone with your mum and told her that you MUST visit. Anyway, reply if you can. If not, a letter is on its way soon! Take care of yourself bud xxxxxx
Back in a few days with the Charlie 1 and Tango updates from Becca...
First let's start with the most important of the recent news, remember that I introduced Betty the calf and Simon the stork in a recent post? Well after further inspection, it turns out that Simon the stork isn't a stork at all. He's an egret so we've renamed him Eddie the egret Edwards. Took a while for some people here to get it, some people still haven't... So while you ponder on that, here's an update on what the two Echo teams have been up to since arriving at their camps for their phase two adventure...
Hello zero, hello zero. Echo 3 here with an update from the trenches
Hey people! This is a little update from the girls of Echo 3 expedition 11A whilst the lads are in their bamboo gym.
Hey people! This is a little update from the girls of Echo 3 expedition 11A whilst the lads are in their bamboo gym.
We’ve been very busy here at the reservoir site in Huskurhaddi. First, the essentials...we’ve been digging trenches, making our camp look extra pretty, building bashas and the all essential long-drop. But more importantly we've been quite busy trying to fend off all variety of wayward animals that persistently eat our food and move our stuff! After a hard morning’s work in the trenches, we’ve all been happy to come back to camp and act like dragons, fruit and Cilla Black before running time trials through the trenches.
Our team has discovered a new talent, besides fending off goats... cookery! We all agree that Gordon Ramsey would hold immense respect for our camp style spaghetti bolognese complete with tasty soya balls, Sophie’s special fried banana’s (yum!) and Rich’s special fried rice. Jess and Louis have also learnt that washing tomatoes is important before serving them to the whole group, unless we want runs to the long drop to become inevitable.
The most surprising thing so far has been the intense sunshine in the daytime followed by the routine 6pm hurricane followed by monsoon style torrential rain that floods our bashas at night. Lottie and Sophie have already had one night’s sleep under the stars due to puddle collections in their bashas. How many more nights will we spend star watching?!
On a serious note, we think the whole of Echo 3 would agree that living in this beautiful environment, getting to know each other and building our own community is also a lot of fun and great satisfaction every day. Our group has already developed a natural and close bond and we are enjoying the relaxed atmosphere.
Obviously everyone would be enjoying being part of Echo 3 as we have celebrity guest Matt Damon in our presence! Guy has learnt how to handle our banter well now thankfully.
This is Echo 3 signing out, much love. Over and out.
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| Echo 3's camp and the solar fences they've been installing. |
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| Enjoying the shade under the shelter |
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| A quick game of rounders in the evening sun |
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| L-R - Sophie, Laura, Jess, Sheena, Guy, Philip, James, Daan, Lottie, Susan, Thatte, Richard, Louis, Una , Eeva, Karen |
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| Karen, Eeva, Louis, Richard, Sophie, Laura, Jess, Una, Sheena, Guy, Phil, Thatee, Susan, Lottie, James, Daan |
A week in the life of the new Echo 4
Written by Binika.
Just over a week ago, we arrived to a deserted, dry, insect infected (namingly mice, tarantulas, giant human eating ants and food fetish flies) field, a place we would soon call home!
We got to work straight away building our own Indian palace – our communal area, luxury bamboo fitted shower, 4ft long drop toilet and eventually our four poster bashas. Pure bliss.
Our first night we spent around the camp fire gazing at stars... constellations such as scotty dog and onions belt have been presented to us throughout our stay. Then we were rudely interrupted by by bright lights into the mist...no not a UFI, yes 2 massive American trucks that drove directly through our camp to dig boreholes for a well which continued through the night.
Our first night we spent around the camp fire gazing at stars... constellations such as scotty dog and onions belt have been presented to us throughout our stay. Then we were rudely interrupted by by bright lights into the mist...no not a UFI, yes 2 massive American trucks that drove directly through our camp to dig boreholes for a well which continued through the night.
Our amazing trench is getting bigger and will definitely fit its purpose, we feel a sense of achievement every time we finish work every day. Once we finish work we arrive back at the camp to our two people who’ve had to stay on camp duty to see what new inventions they’ve created or built for the camp; shelving, benches fit for ikea, a self functioning gym open 24 hours a day, Rachael’s hairdressers is also functioning for the afternoon’s if you fancy a quick cut and blowdry before venturing down to the reservoir to show off your new camp look. We are currently in the process of building a swing and the Jacuzzi has been pencilled in for construction next Tuesday, so it’s all go in the life of an Echo 4 recruit.
The only downside could perhaps be the long-drop – despite being padded out with luxury, the gentlemen’s etiquette just has not been followed. So being greeted in the morning with a stench so bad you can’t breathe is normal; to have a million flies rise up from the hole when the shorts have just been droppd is normal; and don’t worry in the slightest if the tarpaulin around you just blows down and away from around you, this is the norm. Someone at some point will soon fix it back into place.
Ben’s birthday has been the focal point this week – the ripe old age of 19. We all got up early and decorated his bash a with balloons and banners and sang happy birthday whilst he woke up! We also had a feast of chicken and vegetables for dinner and made a cake in a pressure cooker. It all went down a treat!
The only downside could perhaps be the long-drop – despite being padded out with luxury, the gentlemen’s etiquette just has not been followed. So being greeted in the morning with a stench so bad you can’t breathe is normal; to have a million flies rise up from the hole when the shorts have just been droppd is normal; and don’t worry in the slightest if the tarpaulin around you just blows down and away from around you, this is the norm. Someone at some point will soon fix it back into place.
Ben’s birthday has been the focal point this week – the ripe old age of 19. We all got up early and decorated his bash a with balloons and banners and sang happy birthday whilst he woke up! We also had a feast of chicken and vegetables for dinner and made a cake in a pressure cooker. It all went down a treat!
Echo 4 have many more plans ahead , we have been teaching at the local school in Basava Pura, including a sports day on Saturday and there are many more projects in camp to create and plenty more trenches to dig so we will keep you informed... Echo 4 over.
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| Binika writing the update under her high rise basha |
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| Echo 4 in their shelter which is much needed to protect them from the heat of the sun |
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| Kate and Stuart outside their bashas |
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| Kathryn with all the letters that Echo 4 are posting to you back at home. |
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| Snap! |
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| Phil, Rachel and Lucy |
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| Stu building a surprise item for the camp. |
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| Some of Echo 4 outside their shelter L-R - Andy, Kate (PM), Genevieve, Rachel, Binika, Lucy, Danielle, Clare, Fieke, Phil and Stu (PM) |
Here are the messages from both the groups to you back home...
Echo 3 messages
From Lottie Verall
To dad and Nathan, hope you both had amazing birthdays and I’m sorry I couldn’t be there. Hacing fun on my new phase will ring in a couple of weeks. Miss you.
Love from Lottie x x x x
To dad and Nathan, hope you both had amazing birthdays and I’m sorry I couldn’t be there. Hacing fun on my new phase will ring in a couple of weeks. Miss you.
Love from Lottie x x x x
From Sheena Jagjiwan
To Mum, Nita, Hema and all of my fans. Having a great time here on my first phase and love it! Hope you guys are fine, I have washed my hair and it hasn’t become an afro yet!
Lots of love Sheena x x x
From Laura Oakley
To Oakley family
Hi Mum Dad and family. Just a quick one to say hello, I’ve posted you another letter so hope that arrives soon. I’m enjoying Echo 3 and have become a fan of digging! Our camp has also befriended two goats who are pretty cute but nothing on star and Mr P! Hope home is all good and feel free to send me more goodies!
Love you all, Laura x
From Richard Smith
To Jeem27 ‘James Murray’
Dear brother, have completed the trek with no blisters thanks to your socks, the views were brilliant. I’ve played guess the thee tune, ‘Jurassic Park’ being the one of choice. I am now digging trenches on an environmental phase which stops elephants getting into the village. The team have made a gym out of bamboo and it’s good crack. Also running around a huge lake, we must both do to India for a holiday in the future you would love it!
See you soon
Richard
From Karen Lee
Happy 4th birthday to my gawjus sis Ellie-pie. Hope you have a good one wee chick, also Happy birthday to thee mother. Love you lots and am really missing you all awfully! xoxxxxxx
Happy 4th birthday to my gawjus sis Ellie-pie. Hope you have a good one wee chick, also Happy birthday to thee mother. Love you lots and am really missing you all awfully! xoxxxxxx
Echo 4 messages
From Binika Liu
Hey Mum,Tanita.Briony
Thanks for the messages! I told Tanita to get that Flat –its sooo much easier and cheaper! Hope Briony has a fab time tell her to take a camera for photos! RRR so does that mean one is due near Emily and Carl? Glad Granma is ok. I didn’t even know Esan was with a lad ?!? Im on holiday with Graeme then anyway. Not long now just on my environmental phase-echo 4 – building trenches and solar fenches. The weather is unbearable at times! Soooo hot i got a good tan-just want it to stay. Yeh Graeme told me about tea, lol.
Love yous all, see yous soon.
Binika xxx
Thanks for the messages! I told Tanita to get that Flat –its sooo much easier and cheaper! Hope Briony has a fab time tell her to take a camera for photos! RRR so does that mean one is due near Emily and Carl? Glad Granma is ok. I didn’t even know Esan was with a lad ?!? Im on holiday with Graeme then anyway. Not long now just on my environmental phase-echo 4 – building trenches and solar fenches. The weather is unbearable at times! Soooo hot i got a good tan-just want it to stay. Yeh Graeme told me about tea, lol.
Love yous all, see yous soon.
Binika xxx
From Binika Liu
Hi Graeme,
Hi Graeme,
Can’t believe me mam! ha ha. Glad to see you working hard on the body! Lol, so I’m going to see a new strapping Graeme at the airport! ha ha i don’t think I’ve lost weight –toned my legs from trek definitely! Although digging these trenches I’m going to come back like a bloke! Done a lot of sunbathing this phase so lets hope the tan stays! I think I’m coming home after this babe, don’t worry! Miss you too much and hopefully you have organised stuff for us when I get back?!? Strut your stuff lol break , holiday, time together? haha you know what I. like ! Missing you millions and cant wait to see you ! Hope everything’s ok at work – enjoy Reedy’s night out if you go! Keep blogging me – love the messages coming through –makes my day.
Love you Lots
Binika xx
P.S. Get back to field base on the 14th March - will call then. Can’t wait.
Love you Lots
Binika xx
P.S. Get back to field base on the 14th March - will call then. Can’t wait.
From Danielle Sharpe
To Dhamenda Patel
Thanks for the blog message nice little surprise! No this group didn’t have much of an awkward start which is good and I am enjoying Echo 4. It is a lot different to Charlie! How is home? Please don’t tag me in photos just yet just that I would like to show my family and friends in person first, hope that’s ok. Hope you’re not missing us and Raleigh too much x
Thanks for the blog message nice little surprise! No this group didn’t have much of an awkward start which is good and I am enjoying Echo 4. It is a lot different to Charlie! How is home? Please don’t tag me in photos just yet just that I would like to show my family and friends in person first, hope that’s ok. Hope you’re not missing us and Raleigh too much x
From Clare Evans
Hey Mum ,not sure if you’ve read my last blog message but I thought update you on animal sightings. We saw 2 snakes fornicating at the end of my last phase (not sure what type they were both about 2m long ) and on the first morning of my new phase we saw a lone elephant making its way back from the reservoir - it was amazing! We’re digging elephant trenches which is really hard work but rewarding. Send my love to everyone at home (especially the animals)
Love Clare xxx
From: Andrew Richardson
To all
As we now approach the halfway point on Raleigh I am feeling adjusted to Indian life. Now on my 2nd phase I am digging elephant proof trenches and constructing solar fencing. Spotted an elephant on my first morning but not a lot since (hopefully spot more). Early morning starts with hard physical work as is the case currently, but it is nice relaxing in the afternoon. Still the trek to do which will be a challenge but also exciting. Really looking forward to getting home and seeing everyone. Just 5 weeks to go now. Hope all is well at home.
Andy x
To all
As we now approach the halfway point on Raleigh I am feeling adjusted to Indian life. Now on my 2nd phase I am digging elephant proof trenches and constructing solar fencing. Spotted an elephant on my first morning but not a lot since (hopefully spot more). Early morning starts with hard physical work as is the case currently, but it is nice relaxing in the afternoon. Still the trek to do which will be a challenge but also exciting. Really looking forward to getting home and seeing everyone. Just 5 weeks to go now. Hope all is well at home.
Andy x
From: Fieke Haak
To Tom Haak
Hee Pap, heel leuk hoor je berichten in Engels...hier gaat alles goed!! Ik zal zorgen voor de olifanten foto’s. feliciteer opa (pake?) van me, ik heb ze een kaart gestuurd ! Dikke kus
To Tom Haak
Hee Pap, heel leuk hoor je berichten in Engels...hier gaat alles goed!! Ik zal zorgen voor de olifanten foto’s. feliciteer opa (pake?) van me, ik heb ze een kaart gestuurd ! Dikke kus
From : Fieke Haak
To: Elise Haak
Elis!! Ik heb je bericht ontvangen en heb je een koart en brief gestuurd, verwacht er een terug! xxx
To Sytske de Vries
From: Fieke Haak
Hee Mam, bericht ontvangen! iedereen krijgt hele paketjes met snoep, wil it ook haha! Ik heb je ook een brief gestuurd. Ik ben 14 maart in Mysore, dus hopelijk interet... groetjes daar!! Xxxx
From: Fieke Haak
Hee Mam, bericht ontvangen! iedereen krijgt hele paketjes met snoep, wil it ook haha! Ik heb je ook een brief gestuurd. Ik ben 14 maart in Mysore, dus hopelijk interet... groetjes daar!! Xxxx
From Ben Schroeder
To Schroders
Thanks for all the messages, about 3 of mums are the same message differently phrased but I guess that just shows you care. Everthings good here. I’d tell you more but I’m sending you a letter instead. Should be with you in about 2 ½ weeks
Love Ben x
From George Kemp
Hi Family.... Having an amazing time and missing you all. Hope everyone is good. I have sent a letter but not sure how long it will take to reach you, hopefully not too long.
Love George xx
From Genevieve McAnearey
To Liz and John McAnearey
Just started my new phase today so was digging a trench. And this morning I saw an elephant it was so cool and it was quite far away but it was still cool. My camera has broken though so could not take a photo. Need to ask other people to take photos for me because I wanna make a scrap book , actually could you maybe send me some disposable cameras please if possible that would be amazing. Might need to send them individually because not allowed parcels that are too big. Love you so much and cannot wait to talk to you on the phone again.
Bye Genevieve xxxxxxx
To Liz and John McAnearey
Just started my new phase today so was digging a trench. And this morning I saw an elephant it was so cool and it was quite far away but it was still cool. My camera has broken though so could not take a photo. Need to ask other people to take photos for me because I wanna make a scrap book , actually could you maybe send me some disposable cameras please if possible that would be amazing. Might need to send them individually because not allowed parcels that are too big. Love you so much and cannot wait to talk to you on the phone again.
Bye Genevieve xxxxxxx
From Rachel Smith
HELLO Guys! Thanks soo much for all the blogs. Thanks for the package Too! Miss everyone Loads. India is simply amazing <3
HELLO Guys! Thanks soo much for all the blogs. Thanks for the package Too! Miss everyone Loads. India is simply amazing <3
To Nicky Chryssaphes
Hi Nicky, no phones allowed here and not back to field base till 14/3. Please tell Jess I will try to call her then. Hope all going well with the full monty!! Miss you. Kate xx
A few messages have also been sent in from you guys to people on expedition but they don't say who they're too so I've added them below and if you recognise one then it would be great if you could resubmit the whole thing stating the full name of the person it's for. Then I can make sure that it reaches the right person and they get your lovely messages, thanks!
Yooooo! I didn't know properly how this blog thing worked... Mate, I'm missing you like crazy, but keeping myself busy to make myself feel better. Was very excited to receive your postcard and am going to write you a long and detailed letter today to replace the daily 3 hour phonecalls we have been missing out on. Everything you're doing out there looks amazing!!! Please hurry back soon and come visit me in Madrid. Just got off the phone with your mum and told her that you MUST visit. Anyway, reply if you can. If not, a letter is on its way soon! Take care of yourself bud xxxxxx
Back in a few days with the Charlie 1 and Tango updates from Becca...
To Becky Barnes - Tango 5
ReplyDeleteHi Bex - thinking of you lots and hope all going well. Good to get your letter and have typed it up for Ruth and emailed it. Just heard that Mel (Nicholson) got engaged yesterday! Very cold here today - probably the opposite of your weather. sending lots of love
Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxx
binika liu echo4
ReplyDeleteHi darlin, hope you are ok! Wow! You look amazing
On photos with your natural beauty shining thru!
Im missing you so much its hitting me hard now! Just cant wait to
See you baby and give you the biggest cuddle you have ever
Had!!!!!!! Theres not a second that goes by that
I dont think about you! I love you so much!! I would love you to
Come home when your ment to be!!! On the other hand iam so proud
Of what you are doing and helping make a differants!! Oh yeah ive been working
Hard in the gym!! And kickboxing is going well! Really hard work but worth it in the end!! Iam hoping to compete in the future just
Got to keep training hard on my fitness stamina and focus!
And when you get home have all the time in the world for my princess!!!
Well you have a week off dont ya when you get bak?
i dont think we will get abroad plus with our hols just around the corner
So we will do plenty nice things when you get bak dont worry!
It will all be about you gorgeous! I love and miss you darlin!
Take care sweetheart! Good luck to you and all the guys!!keep working
Hard! Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sunil Mistry Tango 5
ReplyDeleteHi ya, hope you are enjoying your trekking phase, not getting too many blisters i hope.
We hear it's been raining there? How are you keeping? R you getting biten by the bugs?
When your back at base camp, can you give us a call pls if you can. (Check your text)Dad maybe coming.
Update Arsenal won 5 nil
Liverpool 3 Mau U 2
K said Arsenal still ahead.
Enjoy the rest of your trip, look forward to hearing from you soon.
Missing you
Mum
to Sean cullinane tango 6
ReplyDeleteHi ya Sean hope your still having a great time you look as though your still having the same weather, it's been sunny here today but cold Sunday 6th we are all ok back here i'll send another message soon xx
To Scott, Tango 6
ReplyDeleteHi Uncle Scott
I hope that you are having fun in India. It is such a very long way away. The pictures look brilliant and I am looking forward to hearing all of your stories when you come home. I am getting bigger every day and mummy has had to put away lots of my clothes because I don't fit in them any more. Yesterday I rolled over for the first time and my first tooth has popped up! All the better to eat my food with!! I had a busy weekend - we went to Dunoon to see Grandpa George and Grandma Gilly and I stayed overnight. I was a very good boy and slept all night long. I am looking forward to looking at more pictures of you. Mummy says you will be very brown.
Lots of love from Jamie x
To Laura Oakley Echo 3
ReplyDeleteHey Loo,
Trust you to befriend stray goats!!! bet they are mischief! Talking about mischief the lil boy will be here tomorrow!!! He's drawn you a picture, it's not a masterpiece but alas crayons and lined paper are not an easy media. Saw a glimpse of the sun today but alas no roastie......still a yummy cottage pie a-la red wine.....Parents are doing a 60-minute make-over of the Hall....feels more like 60-days! Can't wait for carpet to be laid! Finger has undergone a miracle, last time I saw you, you were dropping me off at the Hospital Door......well a few awful weeks and now looks "almost" healed, fingerscrossed! Miss you loads now, new I would eventually. Hug An Elephant. Poo xx
Laura Oakley:-
ReplyDeleteHey you! Can't believe you're digging! Are you going to come back super fit, wanting to go running now? :P We'll see!! Hope your having a great time. Am so excited to see you when you get back, although I'm sure the last thing you'll wanna eat is a curry? lol. Enjoy the last few weeks. Counting down the days.
Lots of Love
Cal xx
To Andy Richardson (Echo 4),
ReplyDeleteLovely to see your message to everyone! I am SO jealous about you getting to see an elephant (surprise surprise!)! Hope you get to see more. Sounds like an amazing place to be and I'm glad you're feeling adjusted now.
Life's a bit crazy over here although mostly good - dance rehearsals for the show next week are taking over my life and deadlines are fast approaching, aaargh! We have also managed to flood our kitchen and have discovered a leak in the bathroom - oops! The joys of student housing!
Looking forward to seeing you when you get back and hearing all your stories! Have a great week. Love Emma xxxxxxx
Hi Bryony!! Ruth here!!! Not sure whether I've mastered this but....just logged on to see if there was another update/ photos of you...not yet but it's great reading all the blogs and getting an idea of what you're up to out there. It all sounds brilliant! Enjoy! Enjoy! Thinking of you ! Love from all of us here xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteTo Sheena Echo 3
ReplyDeleteHi Sheena, loving the pics and of course the update on the hair! We expect regular progress reports on the digging and the hair! We all miss you loads and are all counting down the days till you're back! The N/A's are missing a key member!
We had the Bingo Night on Tues and am sure Alph could have done with some moral support, you know how stressful waiting for numbers gets.
Maki did the abseil - but of course instead of being scared of the 100ft below she just goes 'awesome', she has no fears.
Planning a trip to Bristol end of March to see Nakita and the Baby bump. She hasn't taken on any of our suggestions for names yet but we'll keep trying!
Well done and keep making us proud!
Jem xxx
Martyn Parry, Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteHi Martyn,
Update of news Mum very happy with Liverpools
3-1 success over Man Utd Arsenal could only draw
with Sunderland 0-0,quite amusing watching Ferguson and Wenger spit the dummies out.Now to
the real football,Tranmere drew with Charlton1-1
and with Exeter i-i in the week both away,Heygarth lost 2-1 to the Dock bad tempered match Heygarths line to be reported another quite day in the Birkenhead Sunday league. Oh yes went fishing with Peter on Sunday and he fell in not amused when I told to smile for the camera he ended up in hospital for an operation on his hand when the nurse asked him how it happened I told her some one harpooned him they thought he was a whale. He said the is a another book on the way just on our fishing exploits Hope to hear from you soon.
Mum & Dad xx
To: Danielle - Echo 4
ReplyDeleteFrom: Dharmendra
Hiya. Home is okay. Some days its sunny, other days its cloudy but always cold (around 7-12 Celcius in the day).
Sorry about tagging you before I got your blog messages but I untagged you from my album....Just wasn't able to untag you from 1 pic in Jenny's (comms) album. Its only a group photo of Charlie 1 outside Nandu's house. (not the mason) :P
I was missing you guys a lot after I left but now I've got used to it. I still check the blog website every day though :)
Take care love.
Hi Mona Charlie 2
ReplyDeleteAal iz well here in UK. Pravin is coming to Banglaore on 14th Mar (have sent you an email with his itenary). Ba and kaka are happy and looking forward to your calls. I see from your photos that you have a nice even tan. Lots happening here. Anu is now free from her shop! Every one (esp me) missing you lots and cant wait to hear your stories. Take care of your self and love you lots. Mila xx
To Ellie Burton with Charlie 2.
ReplyDeleteHi Ellie,
Watching all the progress and the contribution that you are all making to Anglo/Indian relations. Thank permanent staff from me for such professionalism and their support to you all.I'm afrad bad tummies are rites of passage and long forgotten when magical India is always remembered. I have a visitor coming from India in two weeks so look forward to telling him about your activities. Good to hear about your music lessons - how fulfilling is that?!!
PS Would love to carry anyone's bags on the trek!!
Remember - don't take care - take risks! lol Daddy.
Louisa Mohsen Tango 5
ReplyDeleteYooooo! I didn't know properly how this blog thing worked... Mate, I'm missing you like crazy, but keeping myself busy to make myself feel better. Was very excited to receive your postcard and am going to write you a long and detailed letter today to replace the daily 3 hour phonecalls we have been missing out on. Everything you're doing out there looks amazing!!! Please hurry back soon and come visit me in Madrid. Just got off the phone with your mum and told her that you MUST visit. Anyway, reply if you can. If not, a letter is on its way soon! Take care of yourself bud xxxxxx
By Chiara
To Andrew Richardson Echo 4
ReplyDeleteHi great to get your blog message and see picture of your new camp. It sure looks hot! Sounds like you are doing really well and thoroughly into it though I know it will be nice to see home comforts again in a few weeks. Hope you've seen more elephants by now.....?
All well at home, had lovely sunshine in Windermere last week, back in Kent now. You asked about work - it's editing, not teaching at the mo. I've sent you a cake - hope it's somewhat edible when you get it!
Love you loads - we are all v proud of you and happy about your great achievements.
Mum
Ha lieve Fiek, dank voor je berichtjes. We weten nu dat alles door komt, ook al zien we ze er niet tussen staan op de blog. Leuk om even wat fotos te zien. Wat ziet het er warm uit! Hier vriest het s nachts nog, en het is al maart. Hier verder alles goed. Laat maar weten als je online komt.. we zitten klaar! En als t niet lukt: geen bericht goed bericht!! Kussies mam
ReplyDeleteAndrew Jehring Charlie 2
ReplyDeleteHope with Mum's help we have managed the technology. Our memories of D & V in India are of a need for very prompt action. If not disaster is in front and behind. Tigers lost to Sarries at Welford Road by one point on Saturday. Manu Tulagi scored the only try brilliantly. Billy 12trees muffed a last gasp penalty which would have saved it. We did not attend, another 80th b'day!Int'ls are still going on so second string 1/2 backs.
Luv G & G
For LISA AKYOL - Charlie 2 - India
ReplyDeleteHey Lis darling,
Are you deep in the jungle? Few bits & bobs for you: dede had his operation last week, all went well, he is back at home. Your brother will be 16 on Wednesday, can you believe it!? He wants rockets for his birthday! Ma, granny & Karin spent a girlie weekend in York, sounded OK. Pete has chosen SQA and is doing 6 highers! It was touch & go between that and IB. Ernest away to Leeds, his house not yet sold, the fate of the dog is a mystery, your rabbits are fine. Send us a wee note when you can. We all miss you, lots of love xxx Ma, Pa, Pete, Polly
To Anne-Romee Coeberg
ReplyDeleteHe AR!
Ben blij dat met je alles goed gaat en dat de 1ste phase leuk was!
Hier alles goed! Vrijdag grote avond! Begin echt zenuwachtig te worden voor t examen, vooral docenten die je bang maken!
Vandaag mijn decentrale selectie op de bus gedaan, benieuwd of het goed!
Veel plezier! Kus Roos
To Sheena Jagjiwan Echo 3
ReplyDeleteDoing alright without straightners so far...maybe this is the start of a new sheena....
......looking dark and different...looking good..how many showeers you had so far?
....have a great time....mum says do you miss us.......
...keep digging
Mum and Nita
To Sophie van Dorp Echo 3
ReplyDeleteHadie fie
Hoe is dat zo'n beroemde filmster in je team. ik had hem eerder al gespot. Ik zag ook (toen ik met iemand zat te kijken naar de blog fotos) een bordje met OEGSTGEEST 2475 oid De hand van mijn dochter in India!! tot nu toe het enige kunstwerk. Verder erg onder de indruk van jullie ontberingen in de moesson. Hoop wel dat je niet opgegeten wordt door vlinders!!!! Die loopgraaf.. Hoe diep moet die eigenlijk??? Zaterdag was het feest van Geert 65. In de kaagsocieteit. Erg leuk. ik heb mijn kunstje gedaan. Was inderdaad compleet surprise, maar Geert keek niet zo verbijsterd als jij vorig jaar met jou "surprise" Pieter Sevensma is veilig terug uit Tripoli. Hij gaat niet meer terug gelukkig. Nou veel dikke kussen dan maar weer!!!!jaov en jaom (en Spen)
to sean cullinane tango 6
ReplyDeletehi ya sean how ya doing hope your still having a great time,while your having the brilliant weather
over there we've got the rubbish weather,we are all fine over here when the weather gets better we will clean the car again will keep sending messages take care xx
samantha anderson tango 6
ReplyDeletesammy!
thought i would write to say hello :)
how r u ?
u have finally passed over ur good weather, it was sunny here today, not hot (warmer), but still cold
hows ur treck going, waiting for some photos, u need to jump in front of the camera more, theres not many photos of u personally but good group ones :)
i went to the graham norton show on wed, quess who sang - bruno marz :D he is amazing live and sounds really good
message us soon, miss u
love you xxxxx
Hallo Flip (Philip Warringa)
ReplyDeleteAlles oke hier, we missen je wel hoor...
We hebben afgelopen weekend het 21 diner van Krijn gehad. Leuke happening, Krijn erg tevreden!!!!
Mijn beroepschrift naar Maastricht heeft resultaat gehad. Je mag opnieuw in de selectie komen. We hebben gemeld wanneer je er bent.TOP, niet?
Met Bert gaat weer beetje beter.
Over paar weken richting Goes, super.
Floor is weer in kapsalon geweest, mist jou ook.
HET WEER IS PET, VEEL WATER EN VRIESKOU. WE Zijn jaloers op jou.
Dear Raleigh Organisers: I just put up the wrong draft of my message. If possible, please put up this message instead of the one that I wrote earlier today. Thanks, PZ
ReplyDeleteTo: Georgia Zervudachi, India 11A, 2nd project Charlie 2.
Georgia,
Hoping this message finds you still well.
Call us before your Trek? We'll call you back... so we can sort out the change of flight etc.
Lots going on and all fine and well here. Mum loving being back at Uni.
Having a big sporting time with Alex...Fantastic half term, Regional hockey championships and Rugby 7's.
Next weekend is the Topsham tour and then on to Twickenham for England v Scotland. Everyone sends their love.
I am so hoping you received my letter plus there is more great news for you from Father Alex's corner...
Lots of Love darling,
Dad xxxx
To Florine Boer - Tango 5
ReplyDeleteFLOOOO! Je bent precies op de helft! Nice hoor, hoe is het daar?
Hier is het wel prima, lekker aan het promo-en voor de Business Week. Die komt er over een paar weekjes alweer aan! Moeilijk veel zin in. Bijna alles is nu geregeld. Zonde wel dat je er niet bij kan zijn, maar daar is het vast nog veel vetter!
Ik hoop dat je af en toe nog schone spullen krijgt of aan mag trekken want las hier en daar dat het een aardig zure bedoeling is. Zijn de avonden chill en gezellig zoals je je had voorgesteld?
Nog ff knallen en je hebt je mooiste (volgens Tan) onderdeel er alweer opzitten.
Zet hem op.
xx Mat
to sean cullinane tango 6
ReplyDeletehi ya sean how ya doing hope your still having a great time and enjoying the weather ours hasn't been to bad,did'nt make any pancakes today nobody wanted one,any way we are all ok back home i'll keep sending you messages xx
To Stuart PM Tango6
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know the minibus passed its test for another 6 months. We are organising an event in Durham to feed back on the Cambodia visit on 2nd April. Hope all is well, look forward to hearing from you,
best wishes Anne and Jonnie
To Sophie L - Tango 5
ReplyDeleteSalut ma chérie!
Nous sommes de retour à Londres et nous avons retrouvé les bons chiens!
Juliette a passé un bon we avec Ellie et Eloise et nous avons passé de notre côté un bon we avec les PatMan. J'ai bien avancé dans mes démarches pour me réinscrire au Barreau de Paris et ton papa est ravi de ses recherches.
Et toi comment ça va? On guête les nouvelles sur Raleigh et on pense à toi très fort. Tu dois avoir des milliards de choses à nous raconter, quelle expérience formidable! Nous savons que vous avez eu des nuages et de la pluie (en fait je ne suis pas sûre si c'était vous ou Tango 6), que vous avez escaladé le 2ème sommet le plus haut du sud de l'Inde et que vous avez fait du rafting (ce doit être quelque chose!!). Prends bien soin de toi et de tes nouveaux friends.
Have a wonderful time!
On t'embrasse très fort. On t'aime très très fort. M and D xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Scott, Tango 6
ReplyDeleteHi bro!
Well, would you believe, it is snowing here....again! We're into March, its meant to be the spring now! I am so jealous of you in the lovely heat of India. There you are getting nice and tanned while we are still putting on all the winter woolies. I hope you are surviving the trek. The photos of the first group that did it look like it is really hard work. Worth it but really tough. You'll have found muscles you didn't know you had. We're having a pretty quiet week. Just the usual - singing nursery rhymes on monday, went into the neighbours for coffee on tuesday, coffee with the other mummies on wednesday, buggy fit on thursday and mother and toddlers on friday. Aaah, the life of a new mum! I shall sign off now but I promise to message again soon with more exciting news (ha ha) from the Boyd house!
Lots of love, Jen xx
hi
ReplyDeleteyour doing a very good job but we are still waiting on info from tango 6
can we please have some news soon
thank you
hi kate at echo 4, not sure if this will get through as the techy part of my brain isnt working today...BUT, in case it does, i hope everything is going well for you, i cant wait to hear all about it on your return!! siobhan and i cycled up to hertfordshire on sunday to see alex...freezing head wind and main roads...hilarious! we'll drag you along next time. miss you pal and love to hear back. sarah xx
ReplyDeleteHi Holly,
ReplyDeleteHow are things going? Are you taking some great pictures to show us when you get back? Not much happening here. Weather was sun for 4 days, now back to rain and cloud. Booked for us to go to Amsterdam for those 4 days in June. Teaching practice going well, so much preparation though. Eds had a good time in Barcelona (might have told you that already).
Much love
Mum x
To Wieger van Rinkhuyzen, Tango 6
ReplyDeleteLieve Wieger,
Iedere dag kijk ik vol verwachting op het blog om te zien of er al nieuws en foto's van jou zijn. Helaas..... waarschijnlijk ligt dat aan het feit dat je nu trekking doet? We leven met je mee en er gaat geen dag voorbij zonder dat we elkaar vragen: "wat zou hij nu aan het doen zijn"? Weet jij al wanneer change-over is? Tot nu toe 1 brief van jou ontvangen, heb jij pakje al gekregen? Nou ja, allemaal vragen waar je toch niet op kunt antwoorden, dus is ons motto: geen bericht, goed bericht. Dag lieve schat, miss you! Mam
Dave PM Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteHi Dave
Hows you? Alls good this end and I hope youre still having fun. Saw on the blog that you had some rain....I would like to say thats a shame but I'd be lying!! I went out with Vicki and crew on Friday night and everyone asked after you,but I havent done much other than that. I cant seem to make a dent in the workload from Uni at the moment but I'm trying hard to get most of it done before you come home. The girls are fine and Loz has been offered Twynham but has decided to stay at BSG (if they'll have her). Hope the boys are OK - hows Tom's travels going?
We've got 2 students from Austria staying for the week and they've been great and my 2 weeks at B'mth hospital has been challenging to say the least!!
Back to uni next week and then on placement at the end of March. I've been allocated Basingstoke so looks like an early start there!!
Take care of yourself, thinking of you lots
Karen xxx
To Scott Rae (Tango6)
ReplyDeleteHi Scott, sent a post last night but not convinced that it went successfully.
Just spent a nice day toasting in the Antigua sunshine. Very nice resort, going to managers cocktail party tonight then we'll go to St John's town tomorrow - that's the main "city!" - to suss out the metropolis. They are all very laid back around here - Caribbean pace!
How's the treck going? It will be infinitely more strenuous than anything we are doing, Hope you're coping with the rains which we hear you are experiencing and hope that the rewards, views etc are as anticipated. Take plenty of photos we all want to share the experience when you get back.
What an achievement.
Love Mum & Dad
James Hollins - Echo 3
ReplyDeleteHi James, sorry I haven't sent any messages for a while. My exams have been very full on and haven't had any time to to anything lately!
How is the digging going? Looks like it must be hard work, is the ground really hard?
I thought I would update you on some football. Man Utd have lost to Liverpool and Chelsea, but still top..just. Tottenham beat AC Milan.
One final thing the new Skyrim trailer looks amazing. I will try to send you some more messages, though my exams finish on Monday.
Hope all is well, give me some info on the gym! Sounds interesting lol
Tom xxx
Hi Georgi, (charlie 2)
ReplyDeleteHave't heard much from you for ages. Hope you're still having a great time. I'm sure you won't want to come home! Am looking for a photography course for you, but have seen an animation course, evening class, which looks good. If you are able to let me know if you are interested, that would be great. We now have a half finished bathroom and a half finished wardrobe!! Maybe they will be done by april!! James is fine , has an interview in 2 weeks. Mo is possibly moving out by end of april. He will be pleased.Blog is great, so many piccies.
Love you,mumxxxx
To Andrew Richardson Echo 4
ReplyDeleteGreat to be able to follow your activities - only wish I'd had the chance to do such exciting things in my life! Look forward to seeing and hearing more when you get back.
Love from Grandma
to sean cullinane tango 6
ReplyDeletehi ya sean how ya doing hope your still having the same weather lovely sunshine while we've got wind and rain plus a bit of sunshine everybody back home here is ok i'll keep sending you messages we'll keep in touch from everybody back hope xx
To Binika Echo 4
ReplyDeleteHi Binika!!!!!!!! How u doing pet?? I really hope I have commented on the right thing here! ha! Been reading your blog and looking at your photos, u look soooo tanned! Lush! You sound like you are having lots of fun but sounds like bluddy hard work, that toilet situation didnt sound the best like! ha!
Well all of us are missing you!! Not really much to update you on to be honest although I am now brunette! ha! I hope your inspirational qoutes have come in handy (and mels not so much inspirational qoutes haha!)
Hope your having a fab time hinny and cant wait to see you when your back! Lots to look forward to this summer!
Lots of love!
Steph (Andaz) xxxxxxxxxx
Hi all, Kathryn's(photographer)mum here in Oz. Was intrigued by the Americans arriving in trucks at Echo 4. Hope they didn't start handing out nylon stockings (especially to the guys!!!)
ReplyDeleteAs for Kathryn seeing to the mail--I always knew she was destined to be a postman--her first job(aged 7)with her brother, was delivering local newspapers to mail boxes for $16 a week--Go Kathryn.
To Laura Oakley Echo 3
ReplyDeleteHey Loo,
Decided to post again as I've been lazy with my letters and I've just got in from Spanish and everyone was asking about you again! Rich and Clare were quizzing me lots. I think I managed to descibe what you're up to in broken Spanish and told them that you were looking really well.
It's a few weeks away but I think we will be dining out for Mothering Sunday, well without you or Dave here to help cook I had to pull out the big guns....managed to pull off the most disgusting looking omlette today (tasted awful too) and left the remnants for mum to see. She deffo doesn't want me cooking her brunch or any meal! Mission Accomplished!
We're all so pleased to read that you are having a fantastic time, you look really fab in the pictures.
Keep hugging elephants, or goats?
Love Poo xxx
heeee philip!
ReplyDeletehoop alles goed daar! hier alles oke, begint een beetje lente te worden. Gisteren the kings' speech gezien, erg mooie film. ben benieuwd hoe de hekken en trenches gaan! en of de insecten meevallen, las op het blog dat er wel een paar rondkruipen en -vliegen..
mis je! dikke knuffel
LAUREN SMITH
ReplyDeletehi mate hope all is well ain't forgot ya yet lol
all is well here just been to see aunty elsie and linda i remembered her birthday for once both say hello as does jackie and dave etc you are having a great time
jo is in ? i forgot where she is lol i have to keep taking the medicine haha tora and tawney are fine all say hi
lov dad
For Louisa Mohsen Tango 5.
ReplyDeleteHi Louisa
Have checked out the blog for the second time now and see you are on a trek! Wonderful but hard work no doubt leaving pre dawn. it must have been so exciting climbing the second highest peak in India and rewarding to reach the top. Beats me then in the Himalayas before you were born! I wait to see your next blog when you get back from the trip. I have nothing exciting to report! Good luck Uncle Vincent
Alexander Vostanis - India Charlie 2
ReplyDeleteI hope you got your birthday cards. When you ring, as you won't have time, could you think of your travelling plans, e.g. whether you keep or change your flight? if you change your flight, where from, and two dates (with a second choice)? Or anything else we need to think about! xxx dad
To Sophie van Dorp Echo 3
ReplyDeleteLieveeee Fie!!!!!
We zitten hier met een paar van ons en we dachten we sturen je even een berichtje! Hoe gaat het met je? We missen je heel heel erg! Met ons gaat het wel goed, het is hier slecht weer en bij jou niet. Doe even niet zo bruin zijn, prachtige foto's van je trouwens! Hoe gaat het met de olifanten? Je bent ons toch nog niet vergeten hè? Wij jou zeker niet. Even een snelle update over ons: we zijn nog steeds gaaf, we houden nog steeds van je, we zijn nog steeds jaloers op je avonturen. Nu even serieus: Carlijn woont nog steeds niet in Amsterdam, Anel haalt megagoeie cijfers, Suus gaat misschien een paar weken naar Jord in Zuid-Amerika, Gi is verhuisd naar een megakamer in een Conservatoriumhuis, Rosa heeft nog steeds geen grotere kamer gevonden, Emilie zingt in een musical van Quintus. Trouwens, groot nieuws! 1 juni is het internationale Harmo-dag, dus houd die datum alvast effe vrij voor onbeperkt slechte muziek en biertjes. Verder fijne feitjes: de JVT komt op Lowlands, en heel misschien Noisettes ook! Verder prettig om te weten: voor zover we ervan op de hoogte zijn is niemand (ongewenst) zwanger. Dus dat is weer een meevaller. Sorry trouwens dat dit berichtje zo lang op zich heeft laten wachten, maar we wisten niet hoe het moest!
Hmm, verder weten we niet zo goed wat we moeten vertellen behalve dat we je missen en we love you!!!
Doe voorzichtig, dikke kus en liefs aan de olifanten!
Eem, Suus, Gi, Car, Anel en Roos
hey laura hows things aunty joan, sandy, zander, chloe, n me-mum r all up in uncle josephs missin u loads love frm all of us xxxx
ReplyDeleteTo David Gutteridge, Tango5
ReplyDelete(Mum says) missing you terribly but good to know you are enjoying the experience so far. We did wonder about the trekking after you said you weren't doing it! The house is so quiet but crowded with furniture as we haven't been able to get back in our bedroom after the carpet caught fire (see text message). Seems your ability as a (wannabe) pasta chef must be coming in useful! If you need anything sent out, phone us but it may be too late already. Other news in various text messages waiting for you when you can get a signal. Enjoy the rest of your time, love Mum & Dad
hey laura n clair missing yous xx yous look so diffrent in thoes pics lol ily laura y did u take your hair out lol am getting ma hair shaved at 1 side thene long at the other on monday 14.3.11 lol xx cant wait till u r home ssee u soon xx
ReplyDeleteFor Andrew Jehring Charlie 2
ReplyDeleteHi Andrew! Had lunch with your mum and dad and maternal grandparents. Your cousin sat next to a rather large inflatable, helium filled champagne bottle but was not able to consume any. We await your next blog to find out the latest news!
The Tatlows
To Sheena Echo 3,
ReplyDeleteMissing you loads!! Not a day has gone pass where I haven't thought of you! Looks like your having a great experience out there :D Can't wait for you to get back, we have so much to catch up on! Lots of love
Arti xx
For Felix
ReplyDeleteHi Great to hear your message and so sorry to miss your call. I was at Ali's as its her and lucy's bday this weekend. I bet Pizza never tasted so good! Can't wait to hear all about it. No exciting news this end. Try and ring again if you get the chance. Not tomorrow (monday pm) cos I am out. The blog says there is a 10 K sponsored run at the end are you doing it? I will try and get the 2000 trees ticket. Lots of lve from us all Mum, Robin and Max xxx
to Rachel Smith
ReplyDeletehay girl not sure if u would of got my last blogs thay dont seem to be working a well well try agen . just been looking a some off the blog pic way u got some tan going now .. :( gelus haha it looks grate over ther good u to u smilling and having a lath in all the pic . is colde back in scottland started snowing AGEN!! HAHA cant wate till ur back missing u like crazzy losst with out my home girl, ill have ur mack and chees ready for u when ur home see u soon . hope the rest of ur trip is just as anazing or better
love u kaylie xxxxxxxx
To Alex Lyne
ReplyDeleteHeyy mate sorry its taken me soo long to write a message, literally been soo crazy in Japan!! Had such a mental time. Hows raleigh going?? Missing it all loads, but might be coming bk to India in a couple of days cause had to get out of Japan cause of the Nuclear explosiona and now in Dubai, so may come n pop in hahaaa. But everythings kl now and cant wait for the Tango 6 reuninon! speak soon buddy
Sam Ummat xx
To Jonny Williams
ReplyDeleteHeyy mate hows it all going?? Missing Raliegh loads, but literally having such a mental time. Im in Dubai now cause we had to kind evacuate Japan because of the nuclear explosion. We literally were in the area where the tsunami hit in the morning and left on the traina dn missed it by like a couple of hours, soooo lucky! but allis good now and think im coming bk to india before australia for a bit. Cant wait for the tango 6 party buddy and speak soon sam xxxx
To Phillip Kay (old tango 6)
ReplyDeleteHeyy mate hows it all going?? Missing Raliegh loads, but literally having such a mental time. Its been soo good, but tbh i had trouble going toilet without u being there to cross swords haha! Im in Dubai now cause we had to kind evacuate Japan because of the nuclear explosion. We literally were in the area where the tsunami hit in the morning and left on the traina dn missed it by like a couple of hours, soooo lucky! but all is good now and think im coming bk to india before australia for a bit. Cant wait for the tango 6 party buddy and speak soon sam xxxx
To Mady Coe
ReplyDeleteHeyy Mady hows it all going?? Missing Raliegh loads and tango 6 21 loads!! tell jonny we played 21 with some aussies we met in tokyo but it wasnt the same! they all thought i was mental1!, but literally having such an amazing time. Im in Dubai now cause we had to kind evacuate Japan because of the nuclear explosion. We literally were in the area where the tsunami hit in the morning and left on the train and missed it by like a couple of hours, soooo lucky! but all is good now and think im coming bk to india before australia for a bit. Cant wait for the tango 6 party, gunna be soo amazing!! speak soon sam xxxx
To Simone Slagboom
ReplyDeleteHeyy Sim hows it all going?? Missing Raliegh loads, but literally having such a mental time. Im in Dubai now cause we had to kind evacuate Japan because of the nuclear explosion. We literally were in the area where the tsunami hit in the morning and left on the train and missed it by like a couple of hours, soooo lucky! but all is good now and think im coming bk to india before australia for a bit. Cant wait for the tango 6 party, gunna be soo good!! speak soon sam xxxx
To Thatte
ReplyDeleteHeyy mate hows it all going?? Missing Raliegh loads, but literally having such a mental time. Im in Dubai now cause we had to kind evacuate Japan because of the nuclear explosion. We literally were in the area where the tsunami hit in the morning and left on the traina dn missed it by like a couple of hours, soooo lucky! but allis good now and think im coming bk to india before australia for a bit. Cant wait for the tango 6 party buddy and speak soon sam xxxx
To Sarah Churlish
ReplyDeleteHeyy Sarah hows it all going?? Missing Raliegh loads, but literally having such a mental time. Im in Dubai now cause we had to kind evacuate Japan because of the nuclear explosion. We literally were in the area where the tsunami hit in the morning and left on the traina dn missed it by like a couple of hours, soooo lucky! but allis good now and think im coming bk to india before australia for a bit. Cant wait for the tango 6 party ,speak soon sam xxxx
lauren smith
ReplyDeletesorry mate can't get the phone number as it came through as blocked on 1471 so can you please text me with it still have the same mobile no or phone home. well its a small world is it not brilliant to talk to you love dad
Hi Celine
ReplyDeleteAre you enjoying working at base? What are you doing with yourself? Thinking of you as the weather starts to warm up and wondering if you will be extending your visit.
Love you lots
Rosetta
xx
Hi Danielle (echo 4)
ReplyDeleteWrote on here a few days back but cant see it? Did you get it?
Jenny xx
Hey Siany!
ReplyDeleteGot your text yesterday! So glad to hear you're having a good time, it looks amazing! There's not a lot going on here. I've got a few job applications to send off so will hopefully get a job for September which means getting a car wahey! We definitely need to organise a reunion for your return!! I want to know all the details of your adventure! You better not be too tanned though lol! Lots of love, Claire xxxxxxxxx
Message for Stuart Scott PM Tango 6 - Hiya Matey how's it going?? Don't answer we KNOW heaven on earth! The pictures you have been posted are fantastic and we are very envious. I said I didnt think you'd be back not for a long while anyway!! We hope the elephant trenches go well and just love hearing all these stories. Have you managed to catch any cricket results - radio or tv?? Its been great watching the world cup over here and have often thought about you out there.
ReplyDeleteThe bump is growing well and its another GIRL! Keith says he's moving the shed when the teenage years hit. David and Leigh have a great flat in Highgate now and she's had some work and hopefully has a permanent job on the horizon fingers crossed. She's lush. Mum and George are good full of biz as usual. I had an email from Jane in Oz and they are having a good time Matthew has had a few insects bites but obviously Dr Mum can sort them out and Richard is working now so he is pleased. David and Margaret go out for 8 weeks this wednesday. Well for now I cannot compete with any of your fabulous tales or experiences so will sign off. Keep having a great time and don't give you're group too much of hard time / wind up you little tinker! Lots of love Keith, Lesley, Lucy and a crazy jumping bump!!
To Ross (Conquest)
ReplyDeleteThis message is from Ioan, Maddy and Alice (Bristol, UK). How are you? Hope you are having a Raleigh good time!! We have been enjoying the cold and the boring food of England. Also the amazing Inter-Bayern matches!!!!! Missing you lots, but you can only come and visit us once your tan has faded! We love you more than a fat person loves cake, more than Tay Zonday loves chocolate rain and more than Brian Butterfield loves birthday pie. Kisses and a cheeky bum squeeze,
your Bestest Pals xxxx
sheena jagjiwan, echo 3
ReplyDeletehey sheena beena
we got ur letter 2day, sounds good....really glad ur enjoying it...but have 2 say don't envy ur toilets and no showers.....building work going but still slow...hopefully when u come all but doors + skirting left........anyway u probably had a shower by now we reckon because u said u were starting new project 2day...have another fun experience....c u later
mum & nita
Georgia Zervudachi
ReplyDeleteT6
Mum managed to spell mayonnaise at last. Hooray. She has more wonderful news to help you through the trek. We all really hope you keep well through this, the photos just look fantastic. Blogs and letters v slow but keep trying to get them out and we will too. Beautiful here now so you have cleverly missed the dark winter. Her hair looks amazing and Ann forced her to make you an appointment on your return! All love Seamus xxxxx
To David Gutteridge Echo 4
ReplyDeleteHi love
Hope you are settling into your new rotation. Bumped into the chair of the heritage grants committee at the gym he is interested to hear how you are getting on and looks forward to receiving your feedback. The news hasn't changed very much. Most of the headlines are fixed on the possible meltdown of the Japanese nuclear power station to the point that you would almost think they were wishing it to get worse. The poor people are now having to cope with snow as well as the effects quake. Japan is said to have moved 5yards to the East from space. At Home the young are having more difficulties getting jobs and the unemployment figures are rising. Britons are being told to leave Bahrain After 3 protesters are killed by the police and the Red Cross have left Benghazi in Libya as the rebels loose ground to Gaddafi forces.
Thinking of you love. I will send another update tomorrow
Mum
To George Hudson
ReplyDeleteWhere are the rest of your comments Georgie? You want to get the rest of the family on this! I know how great it felt to hear from them whilst I was out on phase. Anyway, how are you and where are you? All those stories about long-drops, sit-reps and cas-evacs becoming reality now I hope, seeing all these photos brings memories back. I dont know when your heading back to fieldbase but pass on my wishes to Mark and the team, I'm very jealous of you all, what I would do to sack in the history essays and literary reviews and go build treehouses and live in basha's again! On that subject, I hope you've made some modifications to your basha if you havent already, you need at least a soundsystem! make sure you keep stocking up on mars bars and sour cream and chive crisps- plough through those shop cards! Keep working hard bro and stay in touch, I'll speak to Luce and we'll try and get a letter out at some point, try and write to the Don as he'd love to hear from you and his letters are always savagely brilliant. Anyway, I hope you're hoarding all the masala rice bags as they are by far the best, dont let anyone tell you otherwise and learn to love the sandwich spread- it's actually really good. But keep on truckin' and we'll be in touch soon. Proud and jealous of you! Ed xxx
This Message is for Anne-Romee
ReplyDeleteFrom her uncle Tijo Collot d'Escury from THE Netherlands
Lieve Anne Romee,
Na een paar keer proberen lukt het mij eindelijk je een berichtje te sturen. Deze week ben ik in India en inmiddels in mumbai. Eerst ben ik in Dehli en Calcutta geweest en ik ben zeer onder de indruk van India. Het land heeft zeker zijn uitdagingen, maar ook zijn kansen. We hebben met meerdere zakenmensen gesproken, gelunched bij de ambassadeur op de residentie(een zeer bijzonder huis aangezien daar de afsplitsing van Afganisthan is geregeld) journalisten, professoren, medelander bedrijven, de Taj Mahal gezien en ga zo maar door. Een vol programma, maar daardoor krijg ik wel een goed beeld van India - een bijzonder land en ik kan me voorstellen dat je een geweldige tijd hebt. Morgen de laatste dag en dan 's avonds weer naar huis. Hoe heb jij het? Van tante Mance hoor ik goede verhalen en dat je het zeer naar je zin hebt. Ik vind het kanap van je en ben zee benieuwd alles van je te horen.
Graag wens ik je veel plezier de komende tijd en voor straks een goede reis met je vriendinnen.
Met veel liefs Oom Tijo Tcde@xs4all.nl
Alice Corby Charlie 2
ReplyDeleteHello ... Hope your still having great fun. I am looking forward to the next update. There is a letter in the post although it was traveling in my handbag for several days.. mm maybe a week! oops sorry. anyway I will send another this week with the latest news from Greenways.. Its a lovely evening here with pink skies. spoke to James re cards & will give you update on Gloria's birthday. Lavender is increasingly trying to stay in and it can be quite a game in the mornings. Benvolio is well much the same, sam thinks he is quite good friends with Benalli, I am not sure how many more letters will get to you, before you finish, but try and get a couple. Let me know if you need anything. Lots of Love mum XXX
To Sunil,
ReplyDeleteFrom the Lufbra fans,We see that your still surviving. Good to see that ur helping the community out there. Hope you haven't broken any limbs. Have fun Break a leg
Peace from Dolfin & Co
To David Gutteridge Echo 4
ReplyDeleteHi Love
Hope you are well and enjoying the new phase. Here is your news update as requested. I will send off a newspaper tomorrow with some more bars. Everything is very quiet here without you.
The UN has backed requests for military action to support the rebels in Libya this could mean British troops being sent there. R.B.S. has paid £375million to 323 key staff when the public now own 80% of the company. Sky has pulled another fast one as it is selling off its news channel to a wholly owned subsidiary. Electric power has been restored to the pumps at the ailing Japanese nuclear power plant.
Thinking of you
Love Mum
Hi Danielle.
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing well and enjoying your time in India. The time has just flown by and we are all looking forward to seeing you and hearing about your adventures. Love you loads. Mum & Dad. Xx
Hi Maddy Echo 4,
ReplyDeletehi its al here in cold England i hope you're a load of fun judging by the pictures u are. The boys have put up the trampoline they did all of it but the stand was not very secure but do not worry david (the gardener) to the rescue, he secured it and we are all able to go on it even mummy. I have done a lot to the treehouse and do not worry i have not worn to many of your clothes. i have just read about the flies in the toilet hope you have not got to many flies up your bum! Miss you, love u.
All our love
Mummy, Harry, Pete, and me xx