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



Monday 21 February 2011

Watch this space...

Hello folks, just a quick post to let you know that all the teams will be coming home to field base today for a very short changeover lasting two days as they head back out to their new projects first thing on Wednesday morning. So if you want to get any messages to them during this time please post them on here and I'll be dishing them out in the usual way. I also have 70 messages that have come through whilst we've been away on the loop that I'll be handing out to everyone today so thanks for those, everyone absolutely loves getting them.

We also have an excited bunch of eight new venturers who arrived on Saturday so I'll be posting a photo and details on them shortly. We've just got back from the loop so will also be posting all the stuff up on here shortly about what we all got up to with the teams so. Right, just heard a bus pull up so better go see who it is.

Back soon, very soon...

36 comments:

  1. To Fieke Haak, Charlie 1. Ha lieve Fiek, Hoe is het? We begrijpen dat je nu even twee dagen op de basis bent. Hoop dat je kunt smsen, anders pech. Geen bericht goed bericht.Van die 70 berichten die nog niet zijn verwerkt zijn er zeker xxxx voor jou! Chris heeft een gezonde dochter, Juliet. Alles goed hier, en hopelijk met jou ook!! Geniet!!!! Dikke kussen, mam

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  2. To Wieger van Rinkhuyzen

    Lieve Wieger,
    Ik heb je net gesproken via telefoon, en toen vroeg jij mij of ik de voetbalscores kon doorsturen. Nou, bij deze:

    Dit weekend:
    ADO Den Haag - Feyenoord 2:2
    FC Twente - NEC Nijmegen 1:1
    AFC Ajax - VVV-Venlo 1:0
    Vitesse - De Graafschap 2:0
    PSV Eindhoven - NAC Breda 4:1
    Excelsior Rotterdam - Willem II Tilburg 4:0
    SC Heerenveen - AZ Alkmaar 0:2
    FC Groningen - Roda JC Kerkrade 1:4
    FC Utrecht - Heracles Almelo 1:1

    De stand per 21/2:

    # Team P G V G goals Pt.
    1 PSV Eindhoven 24 16 5 3 66:22 53
    2 FC Twente 24 15 6 3 47:25 51
    3 AFC Ajax 24 14 6 4 47:22 48
    4 FC Groningen 24 13 5 6 51:33 44
    5 ADO Den Haag 24 12 6 6 45:34 42
    6 AZ Alkmaar 24 11 7 6 36:27 40
    7 Roda JC Kerkrade 24 10 9 5 43:33 39
    8 FC Utrecht 24 10 6 8 40:32 36
    9 SC Heerenveen 24 9 7 8 44:35 34
    10 NEC Nijmegen 24 7 10 7 39:39 31
    11 NAC Breda 24 9 4 11 32:42 30
    12 De Graafschap 24 6 8 10 23:42 26
    13 Heracles Almelo 24 6 7 11 34:43 25
    14 Vitesse 24 6 7 11 29:38 25
    15 Feyenoord 24 6 7 11 29:42 25
    16 Excelsior 24 6 4 14 29:47 22
    17 VVV-Venlo 24 4 1 19 22:55 13
    18 Willem II 24 1 5 18 22:67 8

    De schilders zijn afgelopen twee weken op zolder bezig geweest om het allemaal weer op te knappen. Het is ontzettend mooi geworden. Ze hebben, met een diameter van 1,5 meter, een Groningen-logo, op de muur waar ik tegen slaap, geschilderd. Het ziet er ontzettend gaaf uit.

    Ik hou van je en hoop dat jou nog een leuke tijd tegemoetgaat. Liefs, David

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  3. Katy Star Stocker Echo 3

    Hi Honey
    Hope you had a good time with all that digging and you have built up muscles for lots more digging when you get back! I am looking forward to seeing what you are doing next. All is very good here,Jebs is crazier than ever, I hope the choc I sent has arrived!
    Love you lots
    Dad xxx

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  4. bernadette slagboom21 February 2011 at 14:13

    Lieve Moon,
    Hoe was het, genoten , zwaar?
    Ik las dat jullie al olifanten zagen de eerste dag ,geweldig en verder apen,slangen( veel? ) bisons en eekhoorns.
    Ik ben zo benieuwd naar je verhalen. Jullie hebben een staf die heel veel schrijft dat is erg leuk om het een beetje te volgen.Hoe ging het met je darmen? en komt de curry je de neus uit of kan je al niet meer zonder? en de pap, heb je genoeg crackers?Waren je schoenen prettig voor de trek? blaren? Hier alles goed, Esther is het weekend geweest ,erg gezellig.
    Ben beneiuwd naar je volgende project. geniet je nog van de engelse humor.
    Weet je al of er meer mensen willen reizen en hoe lang?misschien spreek ik je nog de kome nde dagen. zou geweldig zijn. Geniet ervan. Ik houd van je mamma

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  5. To Wieger van Rinkhuyzen, Echo 4

    Lieve Wieger,
    Wat super om je even gesproken te hebben en zo blij dat je het naar je zin hebt. Laatste blogbericht van je nog niet ontvangen. Balen dat jouw bril kapot is. Kun je toch niet de lenzen dragen? Zal ik nieuwe bril opsturen, laat me weten. Nog kleermaker gevonden in Mysore?
    Heel veel liefs, Mam

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  6. Sam Ummat Tango 6

    Welcome home sam xxxx
    Speak soon .
    I hope you have the news !!!
    Are you happy ?????

    A special thank you to all the Raleigh Team for updating the blogs , passing on our messages but most of all for putting up with ...no I mean looking after Sam !!

    Denise Ummat

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  7. Hello Meh/AMZ
    I pray you are well and in good shape. Kwesi, Lucy, David and the girls were here yesterday. We are all looking forward to seeing soon. I can not tell you now how much I am missing you. I am working hard on my project. Please call us.
    Love you loads.

    Mum

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  8. Sam Ummat Tango 6,
    heyyyy, can't believe your nearly done with this phase already!!! so glad your nearly back and sooooooooooo excited to hopefully speak to you! missing you alot love Joanna xxxxx

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  9. To Lottie Verrall Charlie 2.
    Great to hear your voice again, and hear that you're OK. Pity you haven't got the letter yet, but sure we'll send another. Harvey asked again if you've seen any tiggers yet? Interesting that you missed the C2 blog: there's some great pictures on it. That team do a great job btw.
    Keep enjoying yourself, and working hard. All send their love, and perhaps hear or text before you set off on next project. Dad.

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  10. To Daan - Charlie 2

    Hoi neef! Wat gaaf dat je zo goed te volgen bent en wat leuk om te zien hoe je het daar hebt! Heel veel plezier bij de komende fase en veel liefs uit Utrecht

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  11. For Becky Barnes (Echo 4)
    Hi love - great to get your email. Can't wait to see the next blog to see what you are doing next. Spoke to Ruth yesterday who is now in Laos. Saw Isabel and Anna in their ballet show on Friday and thought of all the shows you have been in - happy memories! Judith has just been reading the blog and sends you her love. Charles has also been enjoying it and thought your photo of sunset was great - he sent a message but don't think it got through. So just to say love you loads - big hug
    Mum xxxxxx

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  12. Georgi Tandy. Tango 521 February 2011 at 16:25

    Hi Georgi,
    Good to know that you're back at base. It looks like you've had a fabulous time. Am very proud of you. Have been missing you lots. Jess is wierd too. p.s She no longer has a wart!! Hope the letters have arrived, can't believe it has been 3 weeks! Love you and miss you loads. Mum xxx

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  13. To Sophie van dorp tango5
    Lieve fie Allerlei berichtjes zijn toch niet doorgekomen... Maar.. hier weer een berichtje van je vader. We zijn hier allemaal erg trots op jullie. Indrukwekkend. Hoest met de blaren? straks blaren op je handen. Op het werk zijn ze ook allemaal deeply impressed. Gisteravond heeft Omi met hulp van Henriette een berichtje gestuurd.Ik ben benieuwd wat je volgende opdracht wordt. Ik vond de foto van de 3 dimensionale twister erg mooi en natuurlijk je portret. kom je zelf een beetje aan fotograferen toe? Ik wil ook graag mee.
    nou tot het volgende berichtje maar weer
    JAOV ( en de collega's van het ziekenhuis)

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  14. To James Hollins, (Tango 5)
    Hi JimJam, thankyou for your phone call was very nice to hear from you! Have a nice couple of days off and then I hope your next phase goes well! Hopefully if I send your letter soon it may get to you by the time you get back from the next bit! Tis pretty cold here at the mo and mr mouse has taken residence again, however no longer in the bedroom! Not a great deal exciting occurring, I hope you're taking lots of photos for when you get back! Good luck and no eating more chillies in the future you numpty! Was it a better or worse experience than the gone off tuna and cinnamon? Lots of love Sarah xxx

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  15. To Katy Star Stocker
    Hello!!!
    Been keeping up with the blog & tried phoning you & left a message or two...
    Life rolling on as usual, spring on the way (&in my step). Keep cool!!! Love you loads XXXX :)

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  16. For Celine Barr,

    Hope you had an amazing first project. Miss ya loads, so many people are asking about you, but they dont know how to leave messages on the blog.
    Rab got me a Huge birthday cake on the 15th, still eating it!

    Lots of Love Janet, Rab and doggies!! xx

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  17. To Louisa Mohsen - Echo 3

    Hi Loulou,

    The blog says that it's chageover time! I wonder what you'll be doing next, I'm looking forward to following you on here. I hope all that digging you've been doing hasn't been too backbreaking. I bet all that Indian mud is heavenly for the skin!

    I've got an essay due in for tomorrow (Tuesday), so please pray for me! It's going to be a long day...and night! I'm going to Bristol this weekend, very excited! Can't wait to see everyone.

    Thinking about you all the time,

    Lucy xxx

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  18. Florine Boer -Charlie 2

    Ik zit hier lekker in de kou. Het heeft gisternacht zelfs nog geneeuwd. Super slecht wel. Ga jij maar lekker zonnebaden met t-shirt en broek tot je knieen;)
    Veel plezier op de base vandaag! Hoe was de markt?

    x Matthijs

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  19. to fieke haak, charlie 1
    Ha lieve Fiek, gezellig om even contact te hebben gehad. Hoop dat je even kunt genieten van Mysore, maar daarvoor zal de tijd wel te kort zijn. Heb met e een datum vastgelegd, heb je adres op je facebook gezet, heb chris de felicitaties gestuurd, dus alles loopt op rolletjes.Zie uit naar de fotos van Charlie 1, staan er nog niet op. Kussies namens ons allen, mamxxx

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  20. Alexander - India Charlie 3
    Still in Athens, rainy but saw aunt Evi, uncle Panos and Kimon's girlfriend!
    Mum said about your phone call, sounds good plan, we can check the practical arrangements.
    Went to Olympiakos ground with Markos on Saturday, it must be the worst football place on earth. xxx Dad

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  21. To Caz Gothard, Echo 3

    Hey Caz, how's it going? I love the blog, it's excellent procrastination material. Looks like you're having a great time, and from the pictures it would seem you've got a great tan too...bonus. It's grey and miserable here, not a tan in sight. Nothing too exciting going on, but I started my teaching placement at a college in Totton last week and got told off for being in the staff toilets! I suppose it's an easy mistake to make as most of the kids are bigger than me...
    Do you know which adventure you're going on next?
    Lots of love, Liz xxxx

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  22. katy star stocker

    hay hun its dom the kittens go in and out when ever they want now but i lock them in at night !

    is there a number i can ring you on ?

    miss you loads xxx

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  23. Fo Dan O'F - Echo 4

    Alright Dan, hope you got our last message and don't think we've been ignoring you... as if ;-) Sounds like your first project has finished. From the blog and photos, it looks you have had a really great time. Me and your ma are really proud... and envious! We hope your next project will be just as rewarding. Well, you missed a great party up in Liverpool on Saturday. All the family were over for it, as well as lots of new and old faces. The day started brilliantly with Everton beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup reply. 0-0 at full-time, Lampard scores in extra-time. However, with virtually the last kick of the game, Baines nets with a stunning free kick. Penalties it was. Cole blazed over for them and Phil Neville scored the winning penalty. Fantastic ;-) I have had a text from Colette - she too is keeping up with your exploits. Text or email if you can. we'd lover to hear from you.

    Love Ma and Pa xx

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  24. Hallo lieve schat, wat was het gezellig je vanmorgen zo enthousiast te horen!Balen dat de telefoon uitviel,ben bang dat je beltegoed op is,maar kan dat hier niet doen, dus probeer of Bopap het kan regelen.Hoop je nog even te bereiken voor je weer vertrekt.De hele familie komt net terug van het skieen.J en E met pap ,mies,ton,coebie en rolph.de rest zit in de les te schattig!Nonna en Anna,Emil en ik lopen elke dag naar een lunch tentje en zien ze daar.Iedereen vraagt naar al je belevenissen en de kleintjes begrijpen maar niet dat je niet mee bent.We lieten de blog zien en ze zijn echt onder de indruk.Als we je niet meer spreken, heel veel succes met je volgende onderdeel, ben benieuwd wat het wordt!
    We denken aan je en duimen voor je, heel veel succes van ons allemaal, dikke zoen mam xxx

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  25. To Scott Rae (Charlie 1)
    Hi Scott
    Depressing weekend Rangers got humped 3-0 by Celtic yesterday and I was due to get back on to Turnberry today but the weather was too cold & wet nobody (including me) was keen to play so I just hit balls at the driving range. Striking good and back OK.
    Jamie spent Saturday at his auntie's, both survived and Jen & Alan had a nice night away in their boutique hotel (Nic's Xmas present if you remember)
    Hope you managed to complete your project and are geared up to your next one. As I said in previous messages, the blog is fab and keeps us up to date with all the projects
    Hope you get a chance to send us a message at some stage
    Dad

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  26. sunil mistry, india, c2

    dude how u doing?
    hope ur still having fun.
    arsenal drew to Layton Orient 1-1 in the fa cup 5th round. we have to play them again but who ever wins hast to play man utd in the quarterfinals :S and the one tme ur gone arsenal gets in to the carling cup final getting played in 7 days time. should be good

    man utd still topping the prem table 4points ahead of us. Chelsea are out of the race and man city, spurs and Chelsea all fighting to finish in the top 4

    keep having fun and keep up the good work
    cya soon and will write again in a couple of days

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  27. Dear Book (Carrie),
    Greetings from Hong Kong!!! Hope you are doing great there!!! you know what, I miss fieldbase so much...!!! you can pick the bed with a full-body drawing on it- that's the bed I used to sleep on! kekeke.....Say hi to all the people, VI, Mark, or any guides you are going to meet during trekking (tell them I miss Shikku and Hari (my two guides in trekki' phase) sooo much...)...Have a nice day and I can imagine how happy you are during each changeovers! Add oil!
    xoxo,
    Lucy

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  28. To Becky Barnes Echo 4

    Hello darling, Amy here! its so wonderful to get your email! everything you have been doing looks incredible! im so proud of you. all is well here. the Celta is going really well. its such hard work and we had to teach on day 2 so they really chuck you in at the deep end. im starting to grow in confidence now though and loving it so much. so is smoo. the people on our course are of all ages and are all lovely apart from a scottish guy called john (who is in sarahs group thank god!:-)I cant wait to teach! I wish i could update you on everything that is going on here. Reedy and holly coyle are an item! glorious i know! and so are dave and miriam. and there is so much else i could tell you but i cant think right now! im sorry i havent sent you a letter yet i havent had a chance to finish it because ive been so blooming busy studying! oh yeah the biggest news is that i LOVE YOU and i miss you and i cant wait to lay eyes on your lovely face. keep going baby and represent! youare amazing xxx

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  29. Dear Holly,

    How is it to be back at fieldbase? Got your email and yes you have been accepted to Parson's. Keep an open mind about it - remember the cost, don't know whether you will get a scholarship at this stage, and whether will then be feasible. Plus the three UK ones will be making their minds up about you very soon and they will be fabulous too.

    LOve you so much
    Mum xxx

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  30. Naomi Bell- Tango 5

    Hi Naomi, thanks for your comment on my status. Hope you are ok and enjoyed the first phase. Sounds like everyone is having a great time and the pictures are amzing! I will send you a proper message back via facebook but just to let you know that We are all safe and sound. Still feeling a bit shocked and there is so much to sort out but I will update you properly soon. Take care, Rachel xxx

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  31. To Wieger van Rinkhuyzen,

    Lieve Wieger,
    Heb je al iets kunnen regelen met bril? Stuur me anders sms of ik er een moet opsturen. Wellicht kan dat per DHL of Fedex snel. Weet je al welk project je gaat doen? Zitten in spanning de foto's van environmental af te wachten, en ook jouw blogbericht. Heel veel liefs en alvast heel veel succes met volgende traject! Dikke knuffels en zoenen, Mam XXX

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  32. Sunil Mistry India C2

    Hi
    It was great to speak to you. Glad your r have fun and enjoying the experience. Let us know what your next project is. can't wait to see the latest pics.

    Anyway i have informed the troops to send their messages. Keep up the good work.

    It is rainy and miserable here today. wish i wss ther in the sunshine.

    Love Mum

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  33. Hi Chloe
    Hope your having a great time , i know your off on your trek for the next couple of weeks , will be checking the blog to see what youv`e been up to , missing you loads love mum , dad XXXXXXXXXX

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  34. James Bell - Echo 3
    Hey James!! i'm unsure how many messages you've received from me but i just wanted to say it was lovely speaking to you on facebook the other day... definitely made me miss you even more and glad you finally got my letter and card! Haven't yet got your postcard though, very much looking forward to that!! Cant wait to read about what you've been getting up to since your first phase! Love you lots! rachel xxxxx

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  35. He florine ! Snap er niet veel van maar heb wel foto's van je gevonden haha:P Dus hoop dat je dit ontvangt op een goed moment :P hoop dat je het naar je zin hebt! Denk dat het een super mooie ervaring is wat je nu aan het doen bent! Hier is alles helemaal top hebben alleen klote weer. Ben net terug van een aantal dagen Barcelona met HBS heren 1. :) Druk met de studie verder.. over een paar weken 4 tentamens en morgen een tussen tentamen telt voor 15% mee.. :P Nou ik spreek je snel wanneer je terug bent ! xxx uit Nederland! Nils

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  36. Lauren welland2 March 2011 at 04:41

    Bryony Wilde!!! Hope you well and having lots and lots of fun. I just finished my last ever seminar today!! Eek only feels like yesterday I was jealous of you nearly finishing uni. Hope this message gets to you?! X x x lots of love Lauren x x x

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