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



Wednesday 15 August 2012

In which we hear from Foxtrot 1


Over to Patrick Scott for an update on Foxtrot 1’s progress!

"And now, ladies, gentlemen and unreasonably devoted parents, it’s the blog you’ve all been waiting for – the Foxtrot 1 update! What with us being the best Raleigh group ever, there’s been a lot going on in Biddarahalli this week. 



We’ve already completed our work on 6 of the toilets and the other 7 are into their final stages! As scrubs wearing enthusiast, Lars, quipped, the sense of satisfaction gained by completing one is like a swarm of butterflies floating around in a field; though that’s not something you can say about the state of our long drop.



Elsewhere, we’ve had a lot of chai tea, highly excitable schoolchildren and annoying dogs, but the hero of Foxtrot 1 isn’t even human. Munga, our adorable monkey mascot, has acquired quite a depressing backstory since his arrival last week. It’s a harrowing tale involving homelessness and unfortunate removals of body parts, none of which a soft toy should go through. But, since coming to India, he’s been hard working, inspired his own limerick and always has a smile on his face: largely because it’s sewn on!



Next week we’ll be taking a well-earned day off to celebrate Independence Day – not sure what to expect, but we’re told there’ll be a lot of dancing and a chance for some teaching! Plus, we’ll definitely head down to the amazing reservoir for some more dips/futile attempts at washing (see that foxtrots 2 and 3? We have a LAKE!!) Until then, stay on the blog or more of our shenanigans and remember – Foxtrot 1 is Foxtrot FUN! (Blame Harriet for making that up)."

Next time on the Raleigh India 12I blog, an update from Laura in Foxtrot 2!

24 comments:

  1. hi Foxtrot fun, builders,teachers and adventurers all roled into the best Raleigh group ever!! keep up the good work,keep blogging and look after Munga sounds like the poor guy is having a hard time.

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  2. Carine and Henry15 August 2012 at 15:45

    To Foxtrot 1 - Victoria de Giey
    Bonjour Ma Chérie, ici tout va bien! On a eu 15jrs de beau temps au Zoute et on a mangé tous les jours dehors! Dorsan a eu un super camp de voile, il a adoré. un jour il a un peu panniqué en mer et attendu 20 min avant que les 'secours' n'arrivent. Les vents n'ont plus de secret pour lui....Quant à moi, figures toi que j'ai fait du ski nautique sur la Mer du Nord...une première! Avec Dorsan on a été éliminé du tournoi des familles...une lecon d'humilité pour ton petit frère et l'image d'un père perdant...c'est evidemment à cause de moi qu'on a perdu! Aujourd'hui on est deux jours à la maison avant de repartir demain pour Lourdes.
    Oscar a fait une croisière de 5 jours et s'amuse beaucoup dans la région des lacs au Canada. Marie a travaillé à la coördination de Lourdes pendant 15jrs d'arrache pied! On a quand même réussi à l'avoir à la mer 1 jour!
    Elle a fait un 'petit' diner un soir et ses copains ont a peine eu le temps de mettre le pied dans la piscine à 2hrs du mat qu'ils se sont fait enguelés pas les Serclaes...!
    J'espère que tu t'épanouies bien en Inde. En tout cas le projet à l'air formidable. Prend chaque jour comme un cadeau du Seigneur. On pensera fort à toi à la Grotte de Lourdes , et à tous ceux qui t'entourent. On t'aime de tout notre coeur!
    Big bisous and love from mams and paps!

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  3. To Amy Kerr fox trot 1
    So happy to hear you are working and keeping yourself busy! I am taking penny to get her microchip tomorrow ( thought you wouldn't appreciate taking her! Anyway this will definitely ruin my relationship with her and so that is only good for you!) Anyway since mum is going away on holiday I'm not looking forward to being on my own, and not having your mess to clean up :( missing you lots and lots! Stay safe :)
    Love Annabel xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  4. To Jakhya,

    All sound's good on the Foxtrot One camp. Another two weeks or so, and you'll be returning to fieldbase! Woohoo!!

    We're hoping you're taking good care of yourself. Chai tea? Bet you're loving that! Hope you're still enjoying the food there and not too bored of the vegtarian diet.

    And we know you're missing Amelia but there's no need to kidnap the village toddler! Actually she misses you too. Last weekend we were in Greenford. There Amelia saw one of your photos, then pointed to go upstairs to find you. Bless! She misses her 'Kala Moni'!

    Eid Mubarak to you! We celebrate this Sunday. Will be thinking of you lots whilst chomping on the roast chicken. He he!

    Love you lots.
    Best wishes from,
    the Rahman&Zamans XxX

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  5. NIOVI ANTONIOU
    Foxtrot 3

    Dear Niovi

    I hope you are well and happy. I see your blog everyday. Hope to have more news from u and your group soon. We are all well here. Most people are on holiday. Yesterday it was big holiday. kimisi tis theodokou and lots of people went to the monasteries at Troodos. Did u get the messaage I sent a week ago? Niovi I love you very much and I am very proud of you. I think of you and waiting to see u and learn all about your graat aadventure. Lots of love from everybody Polla filia Take care H thia Chrystalla

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  6. Big up and holla to my girl Jax,
    Hope you're enjoying India to da max,
    Keeping da energy high wiv lots of snax (no pork and beans tho),
    Showing off yo skillz wiv da pick-axe,
    Makin yo crib in da local shacks,
    Staying healthy cuz you had all yo vax(-inations),
    Wherever you iz you'll be makin tracks!
    BO!

    Hope you're having a wicked time girl, don't forget to make the most of every minute. Tons of love, Leachy xxx

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    1. To Jakhyka Rahman, Foxtrot 1

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  7. HI Daniel

    How is it going? Not had any messages from you but enjoying reading everyone elses!!
    We are off to Montreal next Friday. Send us a message if you can.
    Adam is loving Sri Lanka.
    Lucy sends her love.
    mum and dad x

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  8. To Camilla Tricker. Foxtrot 1
    Hi Min,
    Glad to hear you're having a great time. Lovely photo of you in the blog!
    We are all looking forward to some exotic curry cooking when you get back and if the ensuite( at the beach) needs sorting out we'll know who to call!Congratulations on your AS results x See you when you get back.love you lots Auntie Sam & Co. xxxx

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  9. To Camilla Tricker Foxtrot 1
    Hi Dot, great to see you in the picture on the blog, nice hair was that something to do with Anna, you match! Hope the loo building has gone well, I am sure you will have finished by the time you get this.
    Saskia and I are at the beach....and it's raining. Luke is here for a few days and he is being thrashed on raving rabbids by Sas and Soph.
    Sorry to hear that you have finished your jelly beans, just curry from now on then.
    Grandma sends her love, she said she hasn't slept properly since you left and keeps worrying about you cleaning all those toilets?!
    I have sorted your phone, should be good to go now.
    Tennis starts next week, Saskia has Alice and Katie coming for the party, she brought some UV green shorts from Primark for it today. I took CC in to the garage and got a DS like Shannon's to use, it's very nice.
    Saskia and I are meeting up with Sarah in Cambridge tomorrow and then going on to collect your results....I am sure you will have them by the time you read this!!!
    Will write again soon. Miss you lots love Mum xx (and Saskia, Sophie, Luke, Holly and Kitty)

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  10. Camilla Tricker Foxtrot 1

    Hey! hope everythings okay out there!
    sorry to hear about your jelly beans, haha!
    completed your list of recordings that was on your bed and have sorted out bringing chris.
    had a rather long game of raving rabbids yesterday with soph and luke followed by an hour of mariokart! tennis week starts on sunday. excited much. haha!
    starting to feel a bit weird being an only child now! making the most of it though!
    p.s dont forget about my shoes! if you havent spend everything already!
    love Sas Xxxxx

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  11. To Patrick Scott;

    I love that you wrote the update! I always love it when you write things, it's like you're a completely different person when you're in writing mode. :D

    It was really great to have the update from you. and it makes me very happy to know there is a soft toy involved, as it is always necessary to have one. he sounds so CUTE. :P nice to see there's some harmless (I assume) rivalry between the 3 groups too. Also, excitable schoolchildren, they must be adorable!

    I miss you loads, Breaking Bad's not the same without you, but it is brilliant! I can't wait for you to see it. I still haven't seen The Dark Knight Rises either, which I know is silly, for me. :P

    Hope you continue to have an incredible time, and everything continues to go well, I'm assuming you haven't been ill at all so far?

    wizard.
    I love you, Nedd (: <3<3xoxox

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  12. To Patrick Scott;

    I love that you wrote this update! I love it when you write things, it's like you're a completely different person when you're in writing mode.:D

    It was really great to have the update from you, and it makes me very happy that a soft toy is involved, as it is always necessary to have one. he sounds so CUTE. :P nice to see there's some harmless (I assume) rivalry between the 3 groups too. Also, excitable schoolchildren, they must be adorable!

    I miss you loads, Breaking Bad isn't the same without you, but it is brilliant! I can't wait for you to see it. I still haven't seen The Dark Knight Rises either, which is silly I know, for me. :P

    Hope you continue to have an incredible time, and everything goes well, have you been ill at all so far?

    wizard.
    I love you, Nedd. (: <3<3xoxox

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  13. Hi darling Helena, great to read all about your fun time and fantastic progress and to see your smiley pic.. Laura, Dad and I are having a gorgeous time in Greece, out on Charlie and Issy's boat every day, swimming, snorkling etc. Yummy food and loads of friends around so Laura having a great time. We all miss you tons and thinking of you all the time. Congrats on your fantastic results, we are all so delighted for you xx love you, Mama
    Biggest kisses, from mama x

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  14. To Lars Mejnertsen (foxtrot 1)

    Nice to see you contemplating working....did you actually do anything?......We're in Laandon atm. Lars when you said you had cleared out most of your things from the flat......you were lying!
    Anyway Emma will be delighted with the amount of rubbish we have deposited in her flat.
    Now it's Kirsten's turn today. We plan to move her stuff tonite to avoid congestion charges. Dad's getting so good at The Knowledge he'll soon be able to moonlight as a taxi driver!
    We went to the Indian train man in Wembley. He said it's all sorted you just need to locate the train at the station....you have the numbers.......then look on the side of the train for your seat allocation by name. Or give him a call. You're accomodation is also sorted. I'll make sure I've emailed all the relevant details by the time you get to Bangalore.
    Can't wait to hear all your stories when you get back
    Lot's of love
    Mum, Dad, Kirsten &Theis

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  15. To Lars Mejnertsen (foxtrot 1)

    Nice to see you contemplating working....did you actually do anything?......We're in Laandon atm. Lars when you said you had cleared out most of your things from the flat......you were lying!
    Anyway Emma will be delighted with the amount of rubbish we have deposited in her flat.
    Now it's Kirsten's turn today. We plan to move her stuff tonite to avoid congestion charges. Dad's getting so good at The Knowledge he'll soon be able to moonlight as a taxi driver!
    We went to the Indian train man in Wembley. He said it's all sorted you just need to locate the train at the station....you have the numbers.......then look on the side of the train for your seat allocation by name. Or give him a call. You're accomodation is also sorted. I'll make sure I've emailed all the relevant details by the time you get to Bangalore.
    Can't wait to hear all your stories when you get back
    Lot's of love
    Mum, Dad, Kirsten &Theis

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  16. To Lars (Foxtrot 1) 17-08-12
    Glad to see you contemplating work at least......did you get anything done?
    We're in Laandun atm and Lars, when you said you'd cleared out most of your stuff from the flat.....you were lying!. Anyway, I'm sure Emma will be delighted with the rubbish we've deposited in her flat.....could be the end of a beautiful friendship :P....we've got you're bike over as well although cycling in the city seems suicidal!
    We went to Wembly today, looked round the stadium which Theis really enjoyed and went to see the Indian train man. All the trains are booked.... You need to indentify your train from the number you've been given for each journey when you get to the station and your seat allocation will be posted on the side of the train.. You just need to look for your name. Or you can give him a call.
    Hope you are continuing to enjoy yourself..... Can't wait to hear all your news, Take care
    Love,
    Mum, Dad, Kirsten & Theis

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  17. To foxtrot 1- Victoria de Giey
    salut viccc
    comment tu vas? Je vois sur les photos que vous faites des choses extraordinaires en Inde! Je suis trop fier que ma sister fasse ca! ici je mamuse comme un fou meme si le francais me manque un peu...Mon anglais progresse plutot bien(jai limpression!) et les jeunes ne manquent pas ici! jai essaye du wakeboard et jadore! jen refais dès qu'il y a moyen. jai fait une mini croisiere avec fred et hier jai été au mariage de son neveu! pas aussi impressive qu'en belgique! la ceremonie dure a peine 15 minutes et le diner avec la fete environ 5 heures! plutot different... mais amusant! hate de te revoir
    ton brotha
    Oscar

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  18. Hi Wes
    Great to hear from you earlier today, my morning text was very unexpected! Hope you have regrouped/repacked and are ready for heading out tomorrow. In the spirit of providing you with a more 'quality' message here is the news from home ...
    First up, Richard and Lisa are officially engaged,they came round yesterday after seeing Gran to show off the ring and announce their intention to join up Mr & Mrs style! So a gathering of the Lysons clan is likely to coincide with all the September birthdays.
    A mention of which, as its Jon's 21st next month, he will be celebrating with a trip to Amsterdam with Jamie (back from Oz) and all being well will be back in the country to toast a glass or two with family! Apparently Gran is making a trifle for the occasion - special request we understand!
    I text Tony before and he is delighted that his t-shirt has put him on the world map!! He hasn't had anyone book sessions from India :)
    I think Beth might have said to you that Ben will be in the country on 3rd Sept, back home on 5th so lots of catching up to do then. Katie has a new job too and starts tomorrow which is great news.
    Nick is considering all things fitness as running is not proving the best option so may need to rethink the Salford 10k - your creativity here would be welcomed.
    Sam heads out for Uganda next Wed so not sure whether you can get a txt to him before you leave camp? The quiz he organised went really well and boosted funds. Our team made a respectful score!
    Think that may be all for now ... hope this rates as 'news'. The blog posts have been fabulous to read and love the pics too - we are waiting to view your more extensive collection!
    So hope you are enjoying re-connecting with everyone now Foxtrot 1,2 & 3 are back together - have an awesome adventure for the next week and we will assemble the small welcoming committee of Nick & I to greet you at Manchester. We shall ensure that supplies of favourite foods will be in the fridge!!
    Signing off with lots of love
    Mum xxx

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  19. Hilary mejnertsen20 August 2012 at 13:36

    Sorry that last one was duplicated.....ipad/ google playing up & I wasn't sure the first had been sent. Anyway... Makes you look really important to get two posts. Pity they're almost identical!

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  20. To Jakhya,

    Just writing to say Eid Mubarak. Abba and I went to Paddington’s yesterday; while Afa went to Rochester. We met Afa, Dulu Bhai and Amelia last week and you’d be pleased to know that they’re all doing very well. Amelia is growing very nicely and better able to communicate with people. We were mainly fixed to the TV as the nation was swept with Olympics fever (Great Britain did brilliantly).

    I’ve been reading your blogs. Very impressive work, you’re doing a lot of good in the community and you should be proud of yourself. The picture with you and the baby is brilliant!!

    We’ve got your postcard and glad to hear your doing well. Please keep up the good work. We’re all very proud of you and wish you the best of luck. Love you loads!!

    From the Rahman and Zaman families

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  21. Hi David,( Foxtrot 2) great to hear your voice. Simeon had fun falling off your board yesterday !! However now realise so much better with the mast foot forward in the slot. Mum and I definately coming to the airport. Enjoy your last week.
    Much Love Dad xxx

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  22. To Johanna Williams Foxtrot One
    Thanks for postcard.it remains very hot and humid here and we are all at a loss aas to what to do next,now the Olympics are finished.
    I have been sorting out our holiday to Canada going via Vancouver,Vancouver Island Whistler driving across Rockies to Calagary.
    We are off to Stockport next week to stay with Mike and Madeline and then call in on Dave and Karoline as Dave has had is hip done.will be home same day as you.
    Can't wait to hear all about your trip.
    Love Liz and Brianxx

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  23. Stevie D

    I'm very proud of you mate. Things like this set an example for the rest of us. Looks like your working very hard trying to make the world a better place.

    Take care of yourself

    DP

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