So here we are, already few days into the third and final phase. Raleigh life seems to have a clock all of its own and I’m pretty sure it goes a lot quicker than all other time pieces. The temperatures are still rising and we’re up to about 37degrees now which means the sweat levels for everyone have reached new heights along with the need to seek shade at any opportunity.
Once the tribal party was over, it was time to jump in the car and head down into Kerala to meet the Tango 6 gang at their camp for dinner. The camp was at the bottom of the Amba peak which they would be scaling the next day so they’d had plenty of time to check out the heights they were about to conquer. Lottie and Lucy cooked the group diner of soya balls and rice which I’m sure tasted better than it sounds! The next morning Georgia Z was on porridge duty which also involves the tricky task of waking up the whole team but she did it in the best possible way, by singing a song. We've spoke to them the next night and the whole team made it to the top of the peak which is fantastic.
The latest field base gossip is that Betty the calf and Eddie the egret Edwards seem to have had a bit of a spat as Eddie has been seen hanging out with Gareth the goat. I think Betty is taking it pretty hard as when I woke up yesterday morning the first thing I saw was her trying to get in to our dorm. She must have been after a shoulder to cry on, poor thing. However I was too busy chasing Harry the toad out of the shower to have time to chat.
We’re off to see two more of the teams today, so we’ll be stopping in at BD Munti to see how the toilet building is going at Charlie 2 and then dropping into the trenches to hang out with Echo 4 so we’ll being you news of them very soon. If we manage to climb out of the trench that is...
And a huge thanks again to everyone that has sponsored us for the 10k run, which is getting more and more daunting as the temperatures rise and the start time gets earlier and earlier. We’ve raised over a thousand pounds now which is incredible and everyone is so happy. So thanks, it’s really fantastic to know that you’re all supporting that work that we’re doing out here.
Anyway, enough about our sweat problems, I’ll quickly move onto the news you really want to hear which is how much everyone else is sweating... No? Ok then, well instead why don’t I update you on how Charlie 1 and Tango 6 are getting on as Naomi, our field base medic for this phase, headed out on the first loop to catch up with them.
First stop was the tropical Vellary to see Charlie 1 who are building the bio-gas units and a tribal village house. Once they’d finished the day’s work digging the mammoth hole to house the biogas dome, they headed off to a local tribal festival where there was all sorts of fun and games taking place.
It was tricky to get everyone in the same spot this time so it we weren't able to get a group photo I’m afraid but we’ll be back out to see them soon when we’ll get more photos, promise. They’re all well though and loving living with the community and getting to know the family that they’re building the unit for. They’re being spoilt with food as the family cooks for them all every day and they’re enjoying the feeling of being in a popular shampoo advert by washing in the local river every day.
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| The group at the festival. |
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| James and Laura spot something else happening over to the right - unfortunately we never found out what this was... |
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| Sheena, Anne-Romee, Louisa, Thatte, Kate, Holly and Jess look on. |
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| Festival dancing. |
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| Genevieve with her new friend. |
Once the tribal party was over, it was time to jump in the car and head down into Kerala to meet the Tango 6 gang at their camp for dinner. The camp was at the bottom of the Amba peak which they would be scaling the next day so they’d had plenty of time to check out the heights they were about to conquer. Lottie and Lucy cooked the group diner of soya balls and rice which I’m sure tasted better than it sounds! The next morning Georgia Z was on porridge duty which also involves the tricky task of waking up the whole team but she did it in the best possible way, by singing a song. We've spoke to them the next night and the whole team made it to the top of the peak which is fantastic.
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| Lottie, Eeva and Lucy cook up a trangia treat. |
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| Philip keeps the fire going to keep elephants at bay, although I reckon that lunghi would have done the trick... |
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| Catherine getting ready to set off |
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| The group getting ready to leave camp at the bottom of the Amba peak which they were climbing that day. |
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| Tango 6 about to walk up Amba. Back Row L-R - Andy, Georgia, Catherine, Georgia, Lottie, Lucy, Rachel, Danielle, Becca (PM), Ben, Eleri (PM, )Karen, Eeva (PM) Front row L-R - Philip, Alex, James, Johnson (guide), Nikil (guide), Louis. |
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| The group setting off up to the top of Amba - well done guys. |
The latest field base gossip is that Betty the calf and Eddie the egret Edwards seem to have had a bit of a spat as Eddie has been seen hanging out with Gareth the goat. I think Betty is taking it pretty hard as when I woke up yesterday morning the first thing I saw was her trying to get in to our dorm. She must have been after a shoulder to cry on, poor thing. However I was too busy chasing Harry the toad out of the shower to have time to chat.
We’re off to see two more of the teams today, so we’ll be stopping in at BD Munti to see how the toilet building is going at Charlie 2 and then dropping into the trenches to hang out with Echo 4 so we’ll being you news of them very soon. If we manage to climb out of the trench that is...
And a huge thanks again to everyone that has sponsored us for the 10k run, which is getting more and more daunting as the temperatures rise and the start time gets earlier and earlier. We’ve raised over a thousand pounds now which is incredible and everyone is so happy. So thanks, it’s really fantastic to know that you’re all supporting that work that we’re doing out here.
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Here are all the messages from the folks to you back home...
From Georgia Zervudachi
To Sarah and Jonathan
Thank you so much for your letter – it really made me smile to think of life at Hairlish. Finished all of suitable boy in the first three weeks when ill, it was fantastic. Tonnes of love x x x
From Georgia Zervudachi
To Jamie
I got 2 letters! Definitely made me smile lots! And Kafka – I’d just finished my last book! Have fun being funky! I’ll reply properly soon – I have to go trek now, but I am doing so with big smiles. Love Georgia
From Louisa Mohsen
To Chiara
Can’t believe you’ve only JUST written me a blog message, so slack! I received your letter, so lovely on that Cath Kidson paper, made me feel very special ha ha. Good present, you need to give me your address in Madrid mate! Can’t believe you’re going, I am DEFINITELY visiting don’t you worry! Call about Bristol by the way, shame I wasn’t there to exchange your and Lucy’s life stories ha. Miss you lots and good luck in Madrid, you’ll make a really good nanny! X x x
From Louisa Mohsen
TO Lucy and Rachel
Thanks for your messages my loves! Hope you are both well. Tomorrow I leave for my last phase so not too long until I see your faces! Lucy – Bristol sounds fab but that was mean to describe the café’s food when the only option I see here is curry! Oh and the milkshake part was in your words ‘ the cherry on the icing on the cake’!! I’m glad you were thinking of me though. Rachel, you are such a doughnut (nom!) I would have suggested asking Lucy for my address but it’s too late to send post to me now. Write me a massive email of pure golden gossip instead! Attach some photos banter too… hilair! I’ll see you in a few weeks hopefully. MISS YOU BOTH, KEEP WRITING! Xxx PS lost 3 kilos yes! Hahaha.
Here are all the messages from the folks to you back home...
From Genevieve McAreavey
To John McAreavey
Happy Birthday Daddy! I love you so much and hope you have a great day! Let me know what you get up tp. Big kiss and hugs, love Genevieve x x x x x
Happy Birthday Daddy! I love you so much and hope you have a great day! Let me know what you get up tp. Big kiss and hugs, love Genevieve x x x x x
From Jonathan Williams
To Friends and Family
Hi everyone, thanks for the messages! I’m having an absolutely amazing time out here – seen some quality places, met loads of lovely people. Did my last few days of the community project which consisted of weddings, cricket mayhem and building the village toilets – pretty fun. Hope everything is going well at home with everyone and missing you all!
To Friends and Family
Hi everyone, thanks for the messages! I’m having an absolutely amazing time out here – seen some quality places, met loads of lovely people. Did my last few days of the community project which consisted of weddings, cricket mayhem and building the village toilets – pretty fun. Hope everything is going well at home with everyone and missing you all!
Love Jonny x x x
PS I think I may be extending my stay by 2-3 weeks to visit Goa, Mumbai and Hampi so for those of you desperate to see me - sorry!
PS I think I may be extending my stay by 2-3 weeks to visit Goa, Mumbai and Hampi so for those of you desperate to see me - sorry!
From Georgi Tandy
Hey Mum, I can’t remember what I said in the last blog message. Wart’s gone again? Crazy dog...! I got your letters, the galaxy was amazing, thank you! I sent another letter so hopefully it will be there soon. The trip to London for James sounds good, he can decide everything , it’ll be cool. I would love to go away again when i get back, it’s hard work here, not a holiday! Somewhere warm? Does James want to come or not? Not long til I’m back home now yey! Am craving normality a bit. That and fish and chips! Can’t wait for our chance to do some shopping, I’ve not got a lot of Indian stuff yet except a sari which is really pretty. I’m going to bring back loads though. The house will be filled with India by April!
See you soon
Georgi x x x x x x
From Kieran Armour
To Sue A and Jan B
Hi everyone, I’m having a great time! We built 15 toilets. How is everyone at home, ok I hope. I’m now on to a trekking phase. Tell everyone I said Hi, miss you all.
Love Kieran
PS – tell mum I want a Sunday roast when I get back cos I’m sick of curry.
From Lisa Akyol
To Ma and Pa and everyone else who’s reading
Bonjour mes amis! How are you all? Hope all is ticking along nicely at home. The time flew at the community phase and we got the 15 toilets completed and I did a class at the school. We had a birthday celebration the other day and got dressed up in tribal gear which was pretty snazzy.
love and miss you all
Lisa x x x
Hey Mum, I can’t remember what I said in the last blog message. Wart’s gone again? Crazy dog...! I got your letters, the galaxy was amazing, thank you! I sent another letter so hopefully it will be there soon. The trip to London for James sounds good, he can decide everything , it’ll be cool. I would love to go away again when i get back, it’s hard work here, not a holiday! Somewhere warm? Does James want to come or not? Not long til I’m back home now yey! Am craving normality a bit. That and fish and chips! Can’t wait for our chance to do some shopping, I’ve not got a lot of Indian stuff yet except a sari which is really pretty. I’m going to bring back loads though. The house will be filled with India by April!
See you soon
Georgi x x x x x x
From Kieran Armour
To Sue A and Jan B
Hi everyone, I’m having a great time! We built 15 toilets. How is everyone at home, ok I hope. I’m now on to a trekking phase. Tell everyone I said Hi, miss you all.
Love Kieran
PS – tell mum I want a Sunday roast when I get back cos I’m sick of curry.
From Lisa Akyol
To Ma and Pa and everyone else who’s reading
Bonjour mes amis! How are you all? Hope all is ticking along nicely at home. The time flew at the community phase and we got the 15 toilets completed and I did a class at the school. We had a birthday celebration the other day and got dressed up in tribal gear which was pretty snazzy.
love and miss you all
Lisa x x x
PS – Paula, I proper live your message – I almost wet myself at that martin comment!
PPS – Colin!
PPS – Colin!
From Bryony Wilde
To friends and family
Hello all! Having an amazing time and time has flown, on to trek now eek! Last phase we built 15 loos, good going! Literally am fit for a building site now, career sorted! Thanks for all the messages everyone, so nice to hear! Liv – how’s was eggheads?!? That’s amazing! Will email you the generic message soon. What’s happening with the holiday sitch? All booked? Bangers on hour! Make sure you make yourself known when you write to me on here as I’ve spent days trying to work out who the anonymous messages are from!! Hope everything is brill with everyone! Loads of sunshine and love for all! X x x x
To friends and family
Hello all! Having an amazing time and time has flown, on to trek now eek! Last phase we built 15 loos, good going! Literally am fit for a building site now, career sorted! Thanks for all the messages everyone, so nice to hear! Liv – how’s was eggheads?!? That’s amazing! Will email you the generic message soon. What’s happening with the holiday sitch? All booked? Bangers on hour! Make sure you make yourself known when you write to me on here as I’ve spent days trying to work out who the anonymous messages are from!! Hope everything is brill with everyone! Loads of sunshine and love for all! X x x x
PS – Brother, you better write to me you slacker x News please! X
From James Bell
To Mum, Dad and Rachel
Hey everyone, we’re all having a really good time and I managed to catch some of the cricket here and the results which is good! Have decided to travel on to see more of India for about 2 weeks or so but not sure of details yet. I am thinking about you all and miss you all lots, love James x x x
From Ellie Burton
To Mum Burton, tom Smith
Hello Hello! Hope you are keeping well and that all is good in sleepyshire. Has there been any snow back home yet? It’s getting hotter here by the day as we laid bricks and plastered 8 hours a day in the last phase (something new for the CV) but thankfully there was another reservoir to cool off in and can wash any dirt/tan off! Thinking of you x x x x
From Ellie Burton
To Toby, Mai and friends
Hey guys! Hope job searching/working/studying is being ok?! I hear India is the happening place right now so get inoculated and come and see me? Also I’m planning on travelling for a bit after Raleigh now. Missing you all (naww) send me mail! xxxx
From James Bell
To Mum, Dad and Rachel
Hey everyone, we’re all having a really good time and I managed to catch some of the cricket here and the results which is good! Have decided to travel on to see more of India for about 2 weeks or so but not sure of details yet. I am thinking about you all and miss you all lots, love James x x x
From Ellie Burton
To Mum Burton, tom Smith
Hello Hello! Hope you are keeping well and that all is good in sleepyshire. Has there been any snow back home yet? It’s getting hotter here by the day as we laid bricks and plastered 8 hours a day in the last phase (something new for the CV) but thankfully there was another reservoir to cool off in and can wash any dirt/tan off! Thinking of you x x x x
From Ellie Burton
To Toby, Mai and friends
Hey guys! Hope job searching/working/studying is being ok?! I hear India is the happening place right now so get inoculated and come and see me? Also I’m planning on travelling for a bit after Raleigh now. Missing you all (naww) send me mail! xxxx
From Andy Jehring
To Mum, Dad and anyone else
To Mum, Dad and anyone else
Having a very good time out hear and please as I managed to Get ‘D’ recently. In the last phase we went to teach some kids English before picking up by tailored shirt. Starting to feel like it’s all going too fast here now. As much as I want to see everyone I am strongly considering staying on for 10 days travelling afterwards. Right, better go. Speak soon
Andy x
From Andy Jehring
To Dad, Gamie, Grandpa, Rich
Finally had time to work out that the date is and realised I missed your birthday! Glad to see Dad is continuing to cause himself pain on the Spring challenge rather than celebrating his birthday. Gamie and Grandpa - Happy 80th! Sorry I couldn’t make it and you had to put up with the rest of the family, I hope you’ll forgive me. Rich I can’t believe you’re 21, you look awful for your age! I’ve received the 2nd parcel, the sweets went down instantly and were appreciated by all the sports paper is also very popular. My body is aching thanks to the Spaldings getting me that horrible book which has inflicted pain on a few unlucky members of the group. Very excited for a 3rd parcel now, I will be crushed if it is anything less than amazing.
Love from Andy
From Mona Shah
To Catherine Playfair
Hi Catherine, I hear your name being echoed as I walked around our beautiful BD Munti and the kids all ask after you. Thank you for your lovely note and hope you are feeling better and making great plans for the future. Take care and sending you the biggest hug ever
Mona x x x
From Alice Corby
To Mum Corby
Hi, don’t know whether you have my letter yet? How are things at home? How’s B and C? What’s Jack’s and Dad’s address? I didn’t bring address which was silly. It’s hot here. Keep writing to me, its nice hearing from someone. I liked the letter a lit, Miss you, give B and L a big kiss from me, Alice x x x
PS - please send me a parcel of goodies
From Alex Vostanis
To Vostanis family and friends and Emily
Hi! I had such a good birthday, the last group bought a big cake and we had a tribal dress costume party in the evening which was really fun! Miss a lit of you and would be great to speak to you soon. Glad to hear about kiman’s GF, not so glad about Phyllida’s, I’ll meet him when I’m back. Hope everyone is happy and well and that A-levels aren’t stressing Phyllida and Emily out. I’m still loving India but obviously miss home every now and again and especially the Premiership being so good for Arsenal! Speak soon, love to everyone Ganga, Vozzy, Big Al, Alexandros
To Dad, Gamie, Grandpa, Rich
Finally had time to work out that the date is and realised I missed your birthday! Glad to see Dad is continuing to cause himself pain on the Spring challenge rather than celebrating his birthday. Gamie and Grandpa - Happy 80th! Sorry I couldn’t make it and you had to put up with the rest of the family, I hope you’ll forgive me. Rich I can’t believe you’re 21, you look awful for your age! I’ve received the 2nd parcel, the sweets went down instantly and were appreciated by all the sports paper is also very popular. My body is aching thanks to the Spaldings getting me that horrible book which has inflicted pain on a few unlucky members of the group. Very excited for a 3rd parcel now, I will be crushed if it is anything less than amazing.
Love from Andy
From Mona Shah
To Catherine Playfair
Hi Catherine, I hear your name being echoed as I walked around our beautiful BD Munti and the kids all ask after you. Thank you for your lovely note and hope you are feeling better and making great plans for the future. Take care and sending you the biggest hug ever
Mona x x x
From Alice Corby
To Mum Corby
Hi, don’t know whether you have my letter yet? How are things at home? How’s B and C? What’s Jack’s and Dad’s address? I didn’t bring address which was silly. It’s hot here. Keep writing to me, its nice hearing from someone. I liked the letter a lit, Miss you, give B and L a big kiss from me, Alice x x x
PS - please send me a parcel of goodies
From Alex Vostanis
To Vostanis family and friends and Emily
Hi! I had such a good birthday, the last group bought a big cake and we had a tribal dress costume party in the evening which was really fun! Miss a lit of you and would be great to speak to you soon. Glad to hear about kiman’s GF, not so glad about Phyllida’s, I’ll meet him when I’m back. Hope everyone is happy and well and that A-levels aren’t stressing Phyllida and Emily out. I’m still loving India but obviously miss home every now and again and especially the Premiership being so good for Arsenal! Speak soon, love to everyone Ganga, Vozzy, Big Al, Alexandros
From Georgia Zervudachi
To Mum and Dad
I got your letter and burst into tears YAY! I’m glad you are all well, have funa t England V Scotland, we’re getting all the scores brought out on the loop! V excited. Tonnes of love to you all x x x
PS – who writes letters inside envelopes?
PPS I found religion and a husband... he he
To Mum and Dad
I got your letter and burst into tears YAY! I’m glad you are all well, have funa t England V Scotland, we’re getting all the scores brought out on the loop! V excited. Tonnes of love to you all x x x
PS – who writes letters inside envelopes?
PPS I found religion and a husband... he he
From Georgia Zervudachi
To Sarah and Jonathan
Thank you so much for your letter – it really made me smile to think of life at Hairlish. Finished all of suitable boy in the first three weeks when ill, it was fantastic. Tonnes of love x x x
From Georgia Zervudachi
To Jamie
I got 2 letters! Definitely made me smile lots! And Kafka – I’d just finished my last book! Have fun being funky! I’ll reply properly soon – I have to go trek now, but I am doing so with big smiles. Love Georgia
From Becky Barnes
To Family and friends.
Hello! I hope you are all very well and I will be online and able to catch up with you properly in 3 weeks. Thanks Monica, Mum, Pat, Roz and Ben for your letters. I am pleased I survived trek and can’t wait to tell you about it! Onto Community now – what a fab way to finish. I am in good spirits and health.
Speak soon! Lots of love, Becky xxx
From Becky Barnes
To Amy Grace Fellowes
Thank you so much for your blog message darling girl. I cannot wait to see you and love the amount you squeezed in! I am so proud of you and Smoo, well done! I think about you always and it’s hard to not be in touch but I can get online from 6th April and see you 30th April! Love you so much xxx.
To Amy Grace Fellowes
Thank you so much for your blog message darling girl. I cannot wait to see you and love the amount you squeezed in! I am so proud of you and Smoo, well done! I think about you always and it’s hard to not be in touch but I can get online from 6th April and see you 30th April! Love you so much xxx.
From Robert Nolan
To Peter and Vicki Nolan
Hello! Having a great time; visited field base after finishing an amazing community project! I won’t explain what I’ve done as I haven’t the time, the space or the energy. I can tell you all the details when I get back. Off to work on environmental project and looking forward to building bashers and tents with bamboo. Is it possible in your next blog message to tell me Kathryn’s address in Tanzania? Obviously I need this in the next week. Hope you had fun in Canada, Love Rob
From Scott Rae
To Marjorie Rae
Visited field base and just had changeover. Trek was amazing - I’ve just sent another letter with all the details. The environmental phase is next and I’m really excited. Hope you’re both enjoying your hols. Won’t be long until I’m back (please have lots of Heat ready for my return – I’m craving it!). Happy Mother’s Day in advance! Scott xx
From Scott Rae
To Jamie Boyd
Hello little one! So nice to receive a blog message from a 6 month old. You’re developing at some speed! I can’t believe you have a tooth – that’s so exciting! I’ve just done trekking and now I’m on environmental. Won’t be long until I visit you – can’t wait! Keep eating your solids and wish Mummy a Happy Mother’s Day! Uncle Scott xx
From Andrew Richardson
To All
Now I’m in my 7th weeks out here and I am tanning fast and powering hard. Finished the elephant trenches and got used to the 6 am wake up and midday naps. Also found some time to teach English to the kids (unfortunately this natural talent does not run in the blood). I’m trekking now J. The lakes will feel easy next trip. Then I will be back within 4 weeks. Looking forward to seeing you all!
From Katy Star
To Abibob
Bob! Thanks for the blogs! Was so lovely to receive two after having none from any of you guys, but I understand all the same we are all the same: disorganized forgetful. In fact have the other Bobs noticed I’m gone?! Have just completed an epic trek… was everything I thought it would be and more. It will haunt my dreams for the rest of my life. But now it’s over, done, finto. Off to build some eco-snitation units now, aka compost bogs! Can’t believe hoq quickly time has flown by… Am gonne be back in 6ish weeks, mental! Hope you had the most awesome time in Sri-Lanka, are keeping upbeat and looking forward to the summer – flowers are blooing (apparently!), the birds are singing (both here and there) and life is full of dreams and love and whatever you want it to be J Keep smiling mate, eating jelly and being ridiculous! Love you loads x x x x x
PS get the other bobs to blog me!
PS get the other bobs to blog me!
From Katy Star
To Janio Moo
Braaaaain! Thnx for the blog, about bleddy time! Am going to plan our trip of joy – will involve sun, jelly and curry! EXCITEDS! Love you moo xxx Yes!
PS Are we there yet?
To Janio Moo
Braaaaain! Thnx for the blog, about bleddy time! Am going to plan our trip of joy – will involve sun, jelly and curry! EXCITEDS! Love you moo xxx Yes!
PS Are we there yet?
From Katy Star
To Aunty Sue
To Aunty Sue
Thank you so much for the blog message, kept me powering on through trek which is over now thank goodness! Off to build toilets now and play with millions of small Indian children hurrah! Have sent a postcard so you’ll probably receive it in about 4 years! Hope all is good ala Brids, and the spring bulbs are blooming beautifully! Loads of love, Katy x x x
From Katy Star
To Dommer
Dommer! Home in 6 weeks! (Prob) Hope I have a semi-tan by then, as am just dirty at the mo! Keep practicing cooking for me! Love you loads xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Jelly
From Katy Star
To Mothership
Happy Mother’s day! For last Sunday? or this Sunday? Where am I?!.... Anyway, I love you loads! Xxxxx
PS Coach holiday this summer?!
From Katy Star
To Old bloke
Ate 8 (!) crème eggs in 3 days!! Best parcel ever, thanks Daddio! Sadly you can’t send any more after now as may not receive it L off to build some toilets now – how is your plot loo?! Hot looks,,, very unique! Am building up muscles for the grand design! Love you loads xxx
PS Jebs smells
To Dommer
Dommer! Home in 6 weeks! (Prob) Hope I have a semi-tan by then, as am just dirty at the mo! Keep practicing cooking for me! Love you loads xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Jelly
From Katy Star
To Mothership
Happy Mother’s day! For last Sunday? or this Sunday? Where am I?!.... Anyway, I love you loads! Xxxxx
PS Coach holiday this summer?!
From Katy Star
To Old bloke
Ate 8 (!) crème eggs in 3 days!! Best parcel ever, thanks Daddio! Sadly you can’t send any more after now as may not receive it L off to build some toilets now – how is your plot loo?! Hot looks,,, very unique! Am building up muscles for the grand design! Love you loads xxx
PS Jebs smells
From Sarah Churlish
To John Churlish
Hey broseph, brilliant to hear from you. I’m missing your ugly little face but it’s ok because there’s loads of really ugly toads here so I can just pretend they’re you. Yeah I’m working on the white tights issue., my arms are pretty brown, not normal brown but just brown for me. Let me know how the capturing goes ha ha I can just image you two running around in the dark with rope, bin bags and kitchen knives haha. But yeah, go easy on him, no loud noises. Wow a choreographed barber shop – you are just too cool, make sure you get a video. How come it’s in the DSU? You may be cook but you’re not that cool. I’ll get Rochie to bring his mates and abuse your little dance haha. Missing you loads, hope home is cool, lots of love ‘Stuart the cowagous one’ x x x x
From Sarah Churlish
To Bex
It’s so good to hear from you! Yeah the blog messages are really nice to get. Yeah the work is hard but really rewarding, like I actually knew the family we were building the biogas unit for. They cooked our meals every day, we lived on their doorstep and we played with the kids every day. I’m back at field base at the moment for changeover and I’m heading off to the environmental phase next so digging elephant trenches for 18 days. And YES!! I’d come to Vietnam and the rest of Asia – I’m broke but we’ll work it out ha ha! Your travels sound amazing, wish I could have done it with you. I reckon you’d love it here, except all the Raleigh rules ha ah. So when will you be back in the UK, mid April? Will I get to see you at all before you disappear again? Also as if you’ve named your itinerary!!! Oh Bex I miss you! Wishing you were here too. Trying to plan my trip after and I need your organisation! I’ll try and blog back soon, love you x x x x x
PS keep having an awesome time and have 5 beers for me ha ha!
Hey broseph, brilliant to hear from you. I’m missing your ugly little face but it’s ok because there’s loads of really ugly toads here so I can just pretend they’re you. Yeah I’m working on the white tights issue., my arms are pretty brown, not normal brown but just brown for me. Let me know how the capturing goes ha ha I can just image you two running around in the dark with rope, bin bags and kitchen knives haha. But yeah, go easy on him, no loud noises. Wow a choreographed barber shop – you are just too cool, make sure you get a video. How come it’s in the DSU? You may be cook but you’re not that cool. I’ll get Rochie to bring his mates and abuse your little dance haha. Missing you loads, hope home is cool, lots of love ‘Stuart the cowagous one’ x x x x
From Sarah Churlish
To Bex
It’s so good to hear from you! Yeah the blog messages are really nice to get. Yeah the work is hard but really rewarding, like I actually knew the family we were building the biogas unit for. They cooked our meals every day, we lived on their doorstep and we played with the kids every day. I’m back at field base at the moment for changeover and I’m heading off to the environmental phase next so digging elephant trenches for 18 days. And YES!! I’d come to Vietnam and the rest of Asia – I’m broke but we’ll work it out ha ha! Your travels sound amazing, wish I could have done it with you. I reckon you’d love it here, except all the Raleigh rules ha ah. So when will you be back in the UK, mid April? Will I get to see you at all before you disappear again? Also as if you’ve named your itinerary!!! Oh Bex I miss you! Wishing you were here too. Trying to plan my trip after and I need your organisation! I’ll try and blog back soon, love you x x x x x
PS keep having an awesome time and have 5 beers for me ha ha!
From Sarah Churlish
To Mum and Dad
To Mum and Dad
It’s goot to hear what you’ve been up to at home. I can’t even imagine snow at the moment – it’s baking hot here and getting hotter, not actually burnt yet but I’m developing the t-shirt tan nicely! Charlie 1 was really good. It was amazing to be so close to the people we were building the houses and biogas units for. It makes it so real and even more rewarding. Off to Echo 4 now so I’ll be digging elephant trenches and putting solar fencing up so hopefully I’ll spot an elephant. Yeah it’s a shame about the tigers but they’re notoriously hard to spot in the south so we didn’t expect much really. There was a sign inside the bus saying ‘Animal sightings are purely luck’ so there we go. The food was amazing in the community but now it’s back to trekking food so rice bags and noodles… yum! Looking forward to the fry-ups! Speak to you all soon x x x x
From Sarah Churlish
To Laura Botteley
Hey, not sure if you still check this but thanks for my card/letter/essay ha ha, it’s brilliant to hear from you!! I’ll write one back so you’ll get it eventually. Good luck with the job hunt, don’t lose faith. Missing you, lots of love, Sarah x x x
From Elliott Leishman
To Mum and Dad
From Sarah Churlish
To Laura Botteley
Hey, not sure if you still check this but thanks for my card/letter/essay ha ha, it’s brilliant to hear from you!! I’ll write one back so you’ll get it eventually. Good luck with the job hunt, don’t lose faith. Missing you, lots of love, Sarah x x x
From Elliott Leishman
To Mum and Dad
Hey, just got the package, thanks so much, will come in handy for trek. Thanks for the awesome letters mum you made me laugh lots and dad got me all emotional. Appreciating even more just how good parents you guys are, I’ll say happy mother’s day now to the best mum in the world, sorry to not get you a card or pressie but haven’t been able to, I will make sure I make it up to you when I get back. Dad, don’t worry about that picture of me looking sad, it was because I felt rubbish at that moment, I’ve been having a great time and will send another letter soon. Mum, could you do me a massive favour, it’s Andy’s birthday soon, could you please ring his mum or Kieran’s mum to pass on a happy birthday messageand that I miss him lots. Thanks and talk soon, Elliott.
From Binika Liu
Hey hunny, just got your message – (anders) ha ha, I miss yous all! Hope uz haven’t forgotten me?!? I’ve only got like 3 ½ weeks left so it’s flown by like I said. I’m loving every minute – the first part was fab – trekking and mountain biking for three weeks, your ideal holiday anders! Just been doing elephant trench digging and solar fences – was sooo hot – that’s how I’ve got my tan! LOL, don’t know if it’s going to last. Hope everyone is well and a get together is a must when I get back. Any goss I’ve missed out on then> I’e seen you got a job> What you doing then missy? Miss ya, Binika x x x x
PS – Your inspirational quotes have definitely come in handy! Missed home more than I thought, then I read Mel’s - if you notice this notice – say no to drugs, creased thinking about it! I’m sure you look lush as usual with your brunette hair now.
Hey hunny, just got your message – (anders) ha ha, I miss yous all! Hope uz haven’t forgotten me?!? I’ve only got like 3 ½ weeks left so it’s flown by like I said. I’m loving every minute – the first part was fab – trekking and mountain biking for three weeks, your ideal holiday anders! Just been doing elephant trench digging and solar fences – was sooo hot – that’s how I’ve got my tan! LOL, don’t know if it’s going to last. Hope everyone is well and a get together is a must when I get back. Any goss I’ve missed out on then> I’e seen you got a job> What you doing then missy? Miss ya, Binika x x x x
PS – Your inspirational quotes have definitely come in handy! Missed home more than I thought, then I read Mel’s - if you notice this notice – say no to drugs, creased thinking about it! I’m sure you look lush as usual with your brunette hair now.
From Clare Evans
To Penny Evans
Hey Mum! Received your message in the last phase, wish Grandad a very happy birthday from me! I can’t wait to see Molly again. I may have to come back earlier than planned due to financial reasons so I might come home and chill for a week after the 7th April. Really looking forward to trek even if it’s daunting! Send my love to everyone, especially the animals, Love Clare x x x
To Penny Evans
Hey Mum! Received your message in the last phase, wish Grandad a very happy birthday from me! I can’t wait to see Molly again. I may have to come back earlier than planned due to financial reasons so I might come home and chill for a week after the 7th April. Really looking forward to trek even if it’s daunting! Send my love to everyone, especially the animals, Love Clare x x x
From Danielle Sharpe
To Samijo Hewlett
Hey, that’s ok, I love getting any type of mail, post or blog messages, it’s such a good feeling! I got a lovely package from my sister with chocolate, crisps, mints and haribo – like a dream come true! I miss the simple things so much… running water, a fridge, being clean! I’m rocking a great dirt tan that rubs off every night!! Ha ha so I actually need a holiday after this! Plus I’ve been quite ill over the last week, I recovered and then came down with it again, not fun! I did get your letter and energy tables, thank you soo much! I have sent you another letter so hopefully you’ll get it soon. It’s weird knowing I’ve been away from home for so long and I do miss everyone a lot, but I’m home soon so we’ll have to arrange to so something – I think I said in my letter a night in with a takeaway, wine and photos! I hope everything is ok at home. I’m trekking for my final phase so I’ll be in need of a chill out and pamper once I’m hope ha ha book is in at the spa! I miss you lots and can’t wait to see you!! X x x
To Samijo Hewlett
Hey, that’s ok, I love getting any type of mail, post or blog messages, it’s such a good feeling! I got a lovely package from my sister with chocolate, crisps, mints and haribo – like a dream come true! I miss the simple things so much… running water, a fridge, being clean! I’m rocking a great dirt tan that rubs off every night!! Ha ha so I actually need a holiday after this! Plus I’ve been quite ill over the last week, I recovered and then came down with it again, not fun! I did get your letter and energy tables, thank you soo much! I have sent you another letter so hopefully you’ll get it soon. It’s weird knowing I’ve been away from home for so long and I do miss everyone a lot, but I’m home soon so we’ll have to arrange to so something – I think I said in my letter a night in with a takeaway, wine and photos! I hope everything is ok at home. I’m trekking for my final phase so I’ll be in need of a chill out and pamper once I’m hope ha ha book is in at the spa! I miss you lots and can’t wait to see you!! X x x
From Florine Boer
To Anke Vershoen
Hi anke, ik vill je alvast heel erg feliciteren met je verjoordag oonkomende zaterdag. Ik hoop dat je nag wat famille boer ontvangt op je verjaardag gezien de helft het land ult is. Ik kom snel een keer met een vriendinnetje of met mama in Vlissingen lugeren als het mag xxx Flo veel liefs ook aon piet natulrlijk
To Anke Vershoen
Hi anke, ik vill je alvast heel erg feliciteren met je verjoordag oonkomende zaterdag. Ik hoop dat je nag wat famille boer ontvangt op je verjaardag gezien de helft het land ult is. Ik kom snel een keer met een vriendinnetje of met mama in Vlissingen lugeren als het mag xxx Flo veel liefs ook aon piet natulrlijk
From Florine Boer
To Matthijs
Hi Lieve Matthijs
Je bent al opgemerkt alu ea opvallent voak aenwezige blogger door al mijn famille gewoon omdat je die blug niet begrijpt haha. Hoe is het doer op laurie? De trek is niet zo erg als ie dacht en red het prima zo het is ool zo super mooi hier ech genieten! liefs Flo xxx
To Matthijs
Hi Lieve Matthijs
Je bent al opgemerkt alu ea opvallent voak aenwezige blogger door al mijn famille gewoon omdat je die blug niet begrijpt haha. Hoe is het doer op laurie? De trek is niet zo erg als ie dacht en red het prima zo het is ool zo super mooi hier ech genieten! liefs Flo xxx
From Louisa Mohsen
To Chiara
Can’t believe you’ve only JUST written me a blog message, so slack! I received your letter, so lovely on that Cath Kidson paper, made me feel very special ha ha. Good present, you need to give me your address in Madrid mate! Can’t believe you’re going, I am DEFINITELY visiting don’t you worry! Call about Bristol by the way, shame I wasn’t there to exchange your and Lucy’s life stories ha. Miss you lots and good luck in Madrid, you’ll make a really good nanny! X x x
From Louisa Mohsen
TO Lucy and Rachel
Thanks for your messages my loves! Hope you are both well. Tomorrow I leave for my last phase so not too long until I see your faces! Lucy – Bristol sounds fab but that was mean to describe the café’s food when the only option I see here is curry! Oh and the milkshake part was in your words ‘ the cherry on the icing on the cake’!! I’m glad you were thinking of me though. Rachel, you are such a doughnut (nom!) I would have suggested asking Lucy for my address but it’s too late to send post to me now. Write me a massive email of pure golden gossip instead! Attach some photos banter too… hilair! I’ll see you in a few weeks hopefully. MISS YOU BOTH, KEEP WRITING! Xxx PS lost 3 kilos yes! Hahaha.
From Louisa Mohsen
To Vincent
Thanks for your message, trekking was challenging but I’m so glad I did it. I’m embarking on a new adventure tomorrow, I’m going to be working with some tribal families and building them a toilet, I’m on my last phase already, it’s all gone so quickly! Hope wedding prep is going well, love to you all! X xx
To Vincent
Thanks for your message, trekking was challenging but I’m so glad I did it. I’m embarking on a new adventure tomorrow, I’m going to be working with some tribal families and building them a toilet, I’m on my last phase already, it’s all gone so quickly! Hope wedding prep is going well, love to you all! X xx
From Louisa Mohsen
To Aunty Geraldine
To Aunty Geraldine
I received your letter yesterday and it made my day! Not to worry, I have recovered from being ill and feel like my energy has been renewed after trekking!! Yes, LOVED dressing in the sari on Echo, surreal experience! They kept trying to put bracelets on us too but most of our wrists are too big! They’re so petite here. I leave for my community phase tomorrow so will write back to you then and fill you in on my experience of trek (nothing like I expected!) and community. I’m in the middle of reading Robby’s ‘The Killer inside me’ at the moment. Hope Ales gives you a great mother’s day, talk soon x x x
From Louisa Mohsen
To Mum
Thanks for your regular blogs and the package! I sent you a card and a very long letter today, I was in a massive rush so please excuse the mess! I tried to cram in as much as possible. I will write again when I settle in on my next phase. I couldn’t send my mother’s day present to you from field base so ignore what I said in the card/letter. I can hopefully send it on my next phase. I’m happy you miss my cooking... I miss my cooking too! I’m excited for my next phase, have great PMs and looking forward to meeting the tribal families and eating their food. I recommend you read the book ‘White tiger@ if you want to know what life is like here, it’s a very popular read. Wish Nan a happy birthday from me and that I’ll be thinking of her. Miss you lots too, not long now! X x x
Ps – hope the coffee morning went well!
To Mum
Thanks for your regular blogs and the package! I sent you a card and a very long letter today, I was in a massive rush so please excuse the mess! I tried to cram in as much as possible. I will write again when I settle in on my next phase. I couldn’t send my mother’s day present to you from field base so ignore what I said in the card/letter. I can hopefully send it on my next phase. I’m happy you miss my cooking... I miss my cooking too! I’m excited for my next phase, have great PMs and looking forward to meeting the tribal families and eating their food. I recommend you read the book ‘White tiger@ if you want to know what life is like here, it’s a very popular read. Wish Nan a happy birthday from me and that I’ll be thinking of her. Miss you lots too, not long now! X x x
Ps – hope the coffee morning went well!
to philip de koning tango 5
ReplyDeletelieve philip GEFELICITEERD !!!!!!!
geen idee wanneer je deze boodschap krijgt. Hoop alles oke daar en dat je geniet van de tocht. Raar idee dat de expeditie alweer bijna afgelopen is. hier gaat het goed. ik zet er ook nog even HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!! bij, om de boel een beetje op te porren, haha, heeeeel veel plezier nog en een heeeeel dikke knuffel
For Ben in Tango 6,
ReplyDeleteGood to see your smiling face - and the mountain you had to climb that day! Thanks for your facebook message - still waiting for your letter. Spring has finally come here, all is looking beautiful and the temperature is climbing but still glacial compared to you guys. Getting ready for C's birthday this weekend - can't think what to buy her - she's currently in Dublin playing netball for her college! Dad and I working hard on Burton, another site visit today, should be all finished by end of June. Good luck with the rest of the trek - hope you get to float down a river. love Mum, Dad and Miranda xxxx
Laura Oakley:-
ReplyDeleteHey you! Hope the start of your last phase has gone well. Not long to go now so make the most of it! I'm quite looking forward to coming home now as the sun is too hot here that the snow is just slush, not the best to ski on. Can't imagine Aldershot is more exciting though but will get to the last 3 home games :) we've won the last 4 in a row, maybe a late playoff push for the reds? Can't believe you're home in 2 weeks, it has gone so quickly. I got your message and I have replied. Looking forward to seeing you again more than you could ever know.
Cal xxx
To Wieger van Rinkhuyzen - Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteHoi Wieger,
Mam is zo lief om me te helpen om jou een berichtje te sturen. Ik, de oen kan het niet zelf!? Ik hoor en zie fantastische berichten.De tijd vliegt om want je komt over een paar weken al weer terug. mar het avonturiersbloed is wel in je los gemaakt begrijp ik. Wat een goede dingen doen jullie. Ik vond dezer dagen een artikel in de Volkskrant over de vooruitgang maar ook armoede in India. Mam heeft het nu. Dus kun je het lezen. Nou lieve jongen nog een prettige tijd en totziens over een paar weken.
Opa
To Florine Boer - Echo 4
ReplyDeleteFloooo how's life? Voel je je alweer een beetje beter, of slaat de medicatie nog niet echt aan? Ik hoop dat je weer een beetje chill kunt slapen en dat je af en toe wat tijd voor jezelf hebt!
Hier in Rotterdam is het lekker druk. Volgende week komt de Health Business Week eraan. Dit zorgt nu al voor de nodige stress momentjes, maar het wordt fantastisch. Tegelijkertijd ben ik ook nog even aan het promoten voor Goudkoorts, wat ook volgende week begint. Slapen is overrated, je kent het wel. Gister zijn we met deels veto en volt naar lanx gegaan om daar te promoten voor goudkoorts. Het wordt een dolle boel volgende week!
Nog een paar weekjes en dan mag je weer volop chillen. Geniet er nog even van!
Liefs,
Matthijs
TO: Sophie Lethier
ReplyDeleteHi Soof!! How is echo? I miss you guys so much here. But Holland is fine, weather is nice and its so nice to see all my friends again but i want to go back to INDIA!!. I wanted to talk about THAILAND! Whats the plan? My plan was to go from 22th of may till 15th of june. How about you? If you're OK with that i'm going to book the flight as soon as possible. SO let me know! Have fun over there! Miss you!! x Daphne
TO: Simone Slagboom
ReplyDeleteHe Simone! Hoe is het daar? Is je team leuk en hoe is echo zelf? Ik ben even bezig met Thailand. Wanneer ga jij er precies heen en wanneer kom je terug? Ik dacht 15 mei en dan 3 weken ofzo? Ik kan in ieder geval pas vanaf de 22e en dan tot 15 juni ofzo. Naja, laat maar weten ik heb er in ieder geval heeel veel zin in!! Veel plezier daar nog! Dikke kus Daphne
TO: Florine Boer
ReplyDeleteHe Flooo! Hoe is het daar? Is je team een beetje leuk? In Nederland is het prima, het is heerlijk weer en mijn zusje was gisteren jarig dus dat was heel gezellig en ik geniet natuurlijk heeel erg van de luxe en het lekkere eten. Maar ik mis India nog veel meer hoor ik wil echt terug! Ik ben benieuwd naar alle verhalen en als je in NL bent spreken we heeeel snel af. Veel plezier daar nog. liefs Daph
Robert Nolan (Echo 3)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the message - it seems strange that I havent spoken to you since January!
We all can't wait to hear all your stories and see your pictures. Kathryn's address is
PO Box 462
Arusha
Tanzania
I will cut and paste Kathryn's blog and you will see she has finished teaching and is currently on a beach in Zanzibar! She will return in a weeks time and then after a few days goes on safari. I would expect any post you send to take 2-3 weeks which may be too long as she will have left by then??
Enjoy your final phase!! Are you doing the 10K run? I have sponsored you!!
Love
Daddy
xx
Hi Louisa Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteYour long awaited letter arrived today (!!!) just as I was leaving to go to Nan's and I read it while I was with Nan and took her your postcard. Thank you it was lovely. Nan was very pleased with the card, particularly the bit when you said she was in your prayers. She's a bit low after her fall so I think it lifted her. Just seen the blog and your photo at the tribal festival. Thanks for your message on the blog. I replied to your email but I don't know when you will next get a chance to go on the internet. It was lovely to hear your voice on Monday morning. Mothers day is 3rd April so your card may reach me in time - I look forward to it. But this Sunday coming we are putting the clocks forward. Weather lovely today. Sounds like you have got very used to bugs being around you so I wont be expecting you to scream at moths any more when you get back. No wonder you got ill if you were eating flies in your dinner at camp. We are studying snails in class next week. Had the last singing class yesterday eve and Anthony says my voice has improved but I forgot to ask Ben to tape me that programme on India while I was out! Lots of love Mum and Ben xxx
To Sian (Charlie 2)
ReplyDeleteHey, hope your well. Your letter arrived no postcards yet though. It was good to read your tales although the last page took a bit longer to read on that dirty paper! lol. Not much to update you on from home. I'm busy with Uni work. Got my residential in Wigan this weekend. Just be careful with your mobile usage. Your March bill was quite high, double usual amount. Not long now until you are home!
Lauren
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To Alex Vostanis:
ReplyDeleteHi Voz. I had my last ever assessed practical today, and I got all the dates of my exams, I only have 6 thankfully. but I'm not stressed yet, just really excited for the holidays. the weather here is amazing at the moment. its literally feeling like summer already, but I bet its freezing in comparison to India. my driving test is in eleven days now! I still get scared by roundabouts though so I'm thinking it might not go so well. I hope your trek is more fun than it is hard and that you haven't got too many blisters. I'm glad you're having a good time and that you managed to eat cake on your birthday. would love to hear from you soon. love from emily xxxx :)
Hi Louisa Charlie 1 - me again!
ReplyDeletepostscript to previous comment
I read your letter to Ben, he listened and chuckled to bits of it. He listened attentively for him considering how long it is. He asks occasionally what time it is in India - (you know how obsessed he is with time) He requests can you write a letter just for him? We liked the bit about being under the same moon and stars as you. You mentioned Bon Iver Re Stacks in your letter - I'd never heard of him so I am listening to that on youtube now. Quite relaxing. Elizabeth Taylor died today aged 79. Love again Mum xx
to sean cullinane charlie 1
ReplyDeletehi ya sean i was going to say how ya doing but i've just seen the new up date on the web at the festival then when you've got your back pag ready to join another group, we've just watched a documentary on india mysore and some other places i cant pronounce we will tell you about it when you get back,everybody back here is asking after you,we are ok back home i'll send another message soon xx
Hi Holly,
ReplyDeleteHow is Charlie 1 going?. Can't believe you are back in London in two weeks time and we are there in three. Really looking forward to seeing you. Have you got a message for us? And did you get my message about Leeds. Now sent information about accomodation. Ring me as soon as you can when you get to London. Love Mum xxxxx
To Bryony Wilde - Tango 5
ReplyDeleteOh helllooo you. I GOT YOUR LETTER(s)..!! They came the other day!! :D I don't wish to disclose how many times I have read them, but I'm sure you can guess that it was possibly more than once.. I definitely didn't read them in chronological order first time and got myself WELL confused. But i got there eventually!! They were so funny,I was loling myself right through them all! Oh the thing you said about the taxi men and it being like take me out! Actually hysterical..! I think I may have relayed the story to everyone who even remotely looked in my direction. Strangers or not! Have you got mine yet..??!! How is the trek going? Hope its all OK!! Oh lord, this is the last one right? Then you've finished Raleigh?? What are your plans for after? Just checked your original facebook message, you finish on thr 6th April? Your Ma kindly let me know how to dial India cheaplike so will try and do that before you jet off if you are? As I would quite like to know of my wife's whereabouts. UM I go on holiday on Sat..! Ah. So far all I have packed is sun cream. Hmm probably should build on that. I love you loads (standard) thinking of you lots. Hope you're enjoying the trek! Speak soooon <3 xxxxxxxx
To Alex Vostanis:
ReplyDeletesorry, I forgot to ask, do you know when you finish travelling? Emily :) x
emily hodge
ReplyDeleteecho 4
Emily Rose Hodge can't believe you have nearly finished India! I hope you are having the most amazing time and i miss you lots and lots and was laughing so much the other day when i read the letter you gave me to read on the plane. You were talking about getting a chair and sitting in the cupboard because you were in there so much :) i think that is definately something we should do when we get back... Nicolette would LOVE IT!
I am so majorlly jealous of you we have heard India is AMAZING and what your doing looks so awesome
Love you so so so so much
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james bell tango 6
ReplyDeletehey jamessssss! you must be relieved that you've been able to keep up to date with the cricket. im wondering how you're finding not knowing anything about football so far. i am, however, absolutely loving it!! i honestly couldn't tell how well newcastle are doing haha. today has been a very very very good day! the sun has been shining properly for the first time! i've done my last shift at the union for this term and tonight i've finished all of my coursework! i have so much to look forward to, nights out, holiday, biddle's birthday, mum's birthday and of course YOU'RE COMING HOMEEEE!!!! i actually can't wait. i know it sounds selfish but thats only because i know how much fun you're having out that, it makes me happy! please write more in your messages about what you've been up to (in a nutshell if possible) because im dying to know! how are you finding your expedition so far? i probably can't really talk about d of e anymore... thats one thing up from me you now have... just have to learn to drive now and then you'll be at the same level of awesomeness as me :) haha joking! you look gorgeous in your team picture by the way, very jealous of your tan!! this message has definitely gone on for longer than expected, sorry (and thank you very much) to those who have to write them up for you lot... must take ages!!! love u lots james xxxxxxx
To David Gutteridge Echo 4
ReplyDeleteJust a quick note to let you know I have sent off another care package. Very little new news but Nanny thinks you should have a real newspaper so I will have to send you a Daily Mail before you leave. Hope its not too hot, lovely here today actually got to 16 with wall to wall sunshine
Love Mum
Sarah Churlish - Echo 4
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah.
It all sounds brilliant!
Let's hope you get to see some elephants - not too close up though!When I was in Africa we were chased by an elephant in our truck - how it got in our truck I don't know, I didn't even know they could drive! Sorry, the stress must be getting to me... can you believe I've actually finished an assignment for Uni?? One more to go - homeopathy or acupuncture...mmmm... what fun??
Keep August 26th free.....we are having a day out.
Speak soon (I've put money on your phone). Miss you so much! Loads of Love, M xx
To Holly Peel.
ReplyDeleteHOLLY! I miss you so much! I hope you are doing great! I saw some photos and it looks like you're enjoying yourself. I cannot wait to see you again! Please please call me as soon as you get to England! Need to know when you're back home! Lots of love Maria . <3 xxxxxx
Laura Oakley Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteThanks for the telephone call is was lovely to hear your voice. Dad was so excited that you called him at work as well. There is a photo of you at the festival on the blog, I hope you enjoyed the festival not quite the same as Glastonbury! I expect you are glad you got a ticket again this year as next year there won’t be one because of the Olympics! We have had a few really lovely warm days this week as Alfie has spent most of the time in the garden. I have also got all your ski stuff washed and dried. I will miss him next week as I will be in London with Paula on Monday and then again on Tuesday and Wednesday for another conference. We are going to see them on Sunday as it is Sasha's birthday on Wednesday. Enjoy your last 2 weeks. Lots of love Mum xxx
To Becky Barnes Charlie 2
ReplyDeleteHello love. Many thanks for your message. hope all is going well and look forward to being able to speak to you soon!! I had a lovely time in Oxford and am now getting ready to go to Venice on Saturday. Ruth is now in Cambodia and I've just spoken to her and she sends her love. It's finally Spring here today and lovely and sunny. Hope you are coping all right with the heat - do take care on the run, drink lots and walk if it gets too hot!! sending lots of love and hugs
Mum xxxxxxx
To Louisa Mohsen, Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteHi Louisa
Thanks for the message. Can’t believe you are in your final phase now although it does seem like ages since we last saw you. This blog is great for contact and information. I am going to miss it when you are travelling in the last three weeks. In fact I think I’m going to miss it when you get back home as we won’t get the same level of detail of what you’re up to all the time! (Only joking!)
Robby is glad you like the book. He is always recommending books for me to read but I rarely do as our literary tastes are usually poles apart!
Funny what you said about the bracelets as I can remember trying some on when I was in India and couldn’t get them over my wrist. I always felt rather big boned and ungainly compared to the daintiness of the Indian ladies!
I saw Nan yesterday and read your post card. Eating ants yuk! Is this the same girl who was disgusted by caviar?
Talking of food I made a curry last night and thought of you. Don’t worry you’ll soon want to eat them again once you’ve been home a week or two!
Keep well and safe
Love Geraldine, Robby and Alex xx
To Sophie Lethier
ReplyDeleteCoucou ma chérie,
On vient de se parler, j'ai trouvé ton short, le bon cette fois, sorry! Je cours à la poste!!
Je t'aime de tout mon coeur, j'espère que tu vas très vite te sentir mieux et que tu n'auras plus mal partout. Bon courage ma chérie, je te fais plein de bisous. Mam xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To Fieldbase
ReplyDeleteThank you so so very much for taking care of our daughter Sophie and for putting her in contact with us.
With many many thanks and best wishes.
Peggy Lethier
To Laura Oakley Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteHey Loo, I spent yesterday at a Barts reunion! Managed to get together with Kaf, Mads and Amina.....first time in 12years all in one room! Surrounded by sprogs and I felt a relief that I've not embarked on motherhood! Went to a house warming in Totton at the weekend and we all went as chavs to blend in with the locals.
Looks like this phase is loads of fun and not as hard as digging! Watched TV of Mysore and showed us the snake-man, think he is the guy in the Blog Pictures.....recorded it for you.....I have so much random stuff recorded for you we will need to pray for rainy days to justify a duvet day and square eyes.....
All is good here, I'm determined to evolve Alfie into a genius...and I had homemade coleslaw for lunch, unfort the onion was well strong and I now stink! I'll be eating tic tacs all day before conversational Spanish class tonight! Hugged an elephant, goat or random rock yet?
Love always Poo xxx
To Scott Rae Echo 3
ReplyDeleteScott!! I can't believe you've been away so long! (and its taken me this long to write a message, I am a rubbish person, sorry)
Exams done and dusted, results back and everyone seems happy. It's great. Feel like I'm finally getting a bit of a life back.
I've loved being able to follow what your up to, looks like you're having an amazing time, v impressed with your tan!
Really cant wait to see you again, do fun things and hear all your stories. It's weird not having you about.
We're planning a N.Ire trip, I've been convinced to do the relay the day of the marathon. You have to come, may sign you up for it in your absence. Andrews begun planning your welcome back party as well. Can't wait. Oh, and do you want to go to salsa classes?
Miss you loads and loads, Ruth xoxo
to sean cullinane charlie 1
ReplyDeletehi ya sean how ya doing i know you've still got the weather over there 38c so it said on the blog we have had great weather today sunshining all day,we are all fine over here, bernard said would it be possible for you to get him a post card for him if not dont worry about it dont go out of your way,every one back home is ok i'll send another message soon xx
To Sophie Lethier
ReplyDeleteBonjour ma chérie,
J'espère que tu te sens mieux ce matin et que tu as passé une bonne nuit. Je te souhaite une bonne journée, repose-toi bien.
Je t'aime fort, je t'embrasse fort.
Mam xxxxxxxxxxx
To: Emily Hodge
ReplyDeleteFrom: Tim Nicolette and Lydia
Have sent you messages and facebook but no news from you so can only guess you are having the most amazing time and home seems a long distant memory.
We will collect you from Heathrow on the 6th enjoy the rest of your trip.
Lots of love Tim Nicolette and Lydia xxxxx
EMILY HOWELL -
ReplyDeletehiiiiii!!! hope you are massively enjoying the final phase. you look amazing. your guns are developing into something that is making us all very jealous....
anyway, it is SUNNY here. like, actual sun. in march. it's mental. i'm going out without even a cardigan on. we all went to the minnow bridge at the water meadows the other day and had pink fizzy drinks and kopparberg and it was amazing. you should have been there, although to be honest...india is probably 100 times the fun!
anyway, i sent you a package a couple weeks ago, i hope it has arrived! or if it hasn't i hope it actually does!!! the woman said it would only take 5 days...but i don't trust her.
IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY SOON!! we are going to all get monumentally pissed in dedication to you, and have plenty of hilarious anecdotes to tell you.
love you long time.
grey xxxxxx
To Daan Hoekstra TANGO 5
ReplyDeletehee lieve broer,
hoe is het met je? hoe was de trekking? zwaar?
wat zijn je verdere reisplannnen?
hier is het goed, ondanks de begrafenis en toetsweek.
ben je nog steeds the don van het camp?
loveyouuu, hes
To KATY BOB STAR
ReplyDeletePs. also well done on completing the Trek. I noticed when you had gone off on it and was thinking of you. Can't wait to hear all your horrific stories! Hope you have fun with all the poo now, that's what you're doing right? Playing with poo?
AbiBOB
xxxxx
To: Katy Star
ReplyDeleteFrom: Weeksiebob
HIYA BOYS!!! First off sorry I've been such a lame-o I've been pretending to be a real grown up, (it's not that great don't ever do it) but how amazing is this all looking!
We miss you terribly Bob, it's always the same: "why oh why isn't katy here she's the best one" blether blether blether. There's absolutely no gossip from Bridport town, to be honest it's not worth going to while you're not there...
In other news, the Castle Bobs are still in the castle and Mortsbob has become a political propaganda machine, and I've joined a folk group - "what the folk?" I hear you say! The best part is we're going to play some ceilidhs, so hope you return with your dancing feet intact.
Love and miss you twinkle! Hope your head isn't too sunburned, guffaw!
Love from Weeks xxxx
to sean cullinane charlie 1
ReplyDeletehi sean how ya doing i suppose your still having the same weather,it has been a great day here sunshining all day(friday 25th)they say its going to change tomorrow, everybody back here asks how you are i tell them your having a great time,we are all ok back home i'll keep sending messages xx
To Sophie Lethier
ReplyDeleteHello ma chérie,
Ton papa et moi espérons que tu vas beaucoup mieux et que tu vas pouvoir bientôt rejoindre tes amis. N'hésite pas à continuer à te reposer encore si tu n'es pas encore rétablie. On a eu Juju au téléphone qui t'embrasse très très fort.
Nous pensons beaucoup à toi. On t'aime très fort.
M and D xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To Bry Wilde Tango 5
ReplyDeleteThis is Auntie Sue and Uncle Eric here . Hope you are having a great time. We want to wish you a very happy Birthday .We haven't sent a card as didn't think it would arrive in time. Just been swimming with mum ,no one in there as usual. Look forward to hearing your news . Take care and enjoy your travels xxxxxxxxxxxx
To Stuart (PM) Echo 3
ReplyDeleteHi Hun
Just been watching a program about Kerala and Mysore - the city of Palaces - it looks amazing and featured Sham the Man - the snake man - just wondered if this was the guy who spoke to you before you started the treks. Also took you through the tea plantations, telling you about how it is grown and produced - looked fascinating. We were at Cuth's Society tonight and Stu from NorthView took us in Belly's Vivaro but the door came off after he dropped us off and he had to do 2 journeys on the way back to get 6 of us home - nothing changes!!! Anyway hope the elephant trenches are going well and that the heat isn't too bad.
Love from Mam and Jonnie
to katy star stocker
ReplyDeletefrom Dom james Brown
hope your geting on well sorry ive not posted in ages I kinda forgot but sent you some bits in the post hope you get them before you leave!
missing you loads come home soon! :)
kittens are good they have found a new home next door but come home to sleep, well fight on me when im trying to sleep he he!
im of to bed love you loads xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Salut Darling Georgia
ReplyDeleteI think we spotted one boot and some hands tying your bootlaces (are they still in one piece - the bootlaces - and the hands, come to think of it?) in the group photo at the start of your trek up Amba - it seems you were kneeling down at just the moment not to get the rest of you in the photo - but at least we know one of your feet was there! The heat sounds a challenge - how's the fake bake designer dan [=dirt tan] doing? I guess the sweat so often referred to in the blog must be washing off some of it - or giving you a lovely golden Kentucky Fried Coating. I posted you a letter today, just hoping it reaches you before you leave field base - how much turnaround time do you get before 6th? If phoning before you leave base nb nb ***please call my mob not landline*** - all explained in my letter. I'll email/text you too, in case the letter doesn't reach you. Hope to talk to you even if v. brief. Good luck with the run, it sounds pretty testing, but perhaps after the last few weeks it will seem like a walk in the park. You had 44 birthday FB messages apparently,so you have those to look forward to. I hope you had a good birthday and celebrated in style. Had a long chat with Rory at our rehearsal tonight - concert on Sunday, and the Maestro was getting just a little bit stressy - one member of chapel choir was sent out for drawing not singing! Said hi to Christian who is also singing. Rory saw Emily in Edinburgh on her birthday (up there for model UN). Let me know if you want me to get active and get back to Ed about your A grade to try and change their minds - hope you got the message through Comms. I need confirmation from you of all your decisions - would like to finalise it all. Tons of love and loads of hugs, Maman
Ha Fiek, we wachten met spanning op nieuwe fotos. En op berichten natuurlijk. Als je dit leest ben je waarschijnlijk al terug van je tocht (en heb je t overleefd). Hier alles goed. We waren klaar om naar Vliss te vertrekken, huisje bezet!Nu maar met Pasen, kun je mee. Gisteren in Delft gegeten met E. Was gezellig. Ze heeft tentamenweek in de week dat je terugkomt dus zal niet op Shol staan. W zijn haar is heeeel kort geknipt en steekt boven ons allen uit. Heb Marianne deze blog gestuurd maar ik denk dat het niet is gelukt een bericht te sturen, dus groeten via ons!Tot snel kus mam
ReplyDeleteTo Bryony Wilde Tango 5. Hi Bry, it's your favourite(?) Uncle here. I currently have Auntie Bet, your FGD and Wills here for the weekend - so your life's a lot easier than mine. Hope you're enjoying life out there - it looks great. Your FGD has a message "a kiss and a cuddle to my FGD". Do they know about your birthday and that you're really 42? I won't tell them if you haven't, so don't worry. Have a great time. A Bet, U Dave, your FGD and Wills xxx
ReplyDeleteTo Scott Rae...Echo 3
ReplyDeleteDear Scott
Well you're just about on the last lap now. I'm so glad you managed to complete the 10 weeks! It would have been such a shame to leave early. Bet there will be a massive party at the end!At last we have some nice spring sunshine. I have had Jamie for a sleepover which has been great fun. He's such a wee character now..very chatty and eating loads. He loves to stand on his sturdy wee legs..definately marathon material! I'm taking him back to Lanark today and then going on to Nics. We are going to comedy club tonight and then I have my pampering day with her tomorrow (Xmas pressie) Dad has been busy in the garden and its looking quite smart with lots of colourful spring flowers. Still enjoying following the brill blog. I bet a nice deep bath sounds very appealling! I have recorded a programme that was on tv..Caroline Quentine was travelling From north to south in India and the last leg was where you are! I'm sure you will find it very interesting. Well thats washing machine finishd so I will go and hang it outside. Will be in touch again soon. Lots of love Mum x
To Anne Romee Charlie1
ReplyDeleteLieve anne Romee, Waarschijnlijk alweer een van de laatste berichtjes...Het vliegt nu voorbij!Heb je geen brief meer gestuurd ben bang dat dat niet meer aankomt.Hoop dat je je weer een stuk beter voelt en je nog echt even kunt genieten!Las in de andere berichtjes dat er meerdere met zieken zijn, zal ook wel de afnemende weerstand zijn! (Veel liefs ook van Papa(dit typt hij er net even tussen)Is het nog hard werken en zijn het dorp en de mensen leuk?Eten lekker (geintje)? Hier niet veel bijzonders.J en E zijn aan het opstarten voor de proefwerkweek, dus dat wordt weer even hard werken! Dronk met Pink en Mieke koffie en hoorde alle verhalen van de anderen, erg gezellig, en zeer vergelijkbare dingen!Wat zullen jullie elkaar straks veel te vertellen hebben!Anne is ook klaar met trekking,Bente moet nu.Nu druk met Arto, veel leuke kunstenaars bezoeken in hun ateliers!Ook ga ik nog met Pap's werk mee naar Parijs op dames uitje....super de luxe hotel met design trip en culinaire trip met dames, heerlijk!En daarna....op naar Bangkok, verheug me zo.Heerlijk Hua Hin,al je verhalen horen!Nou lieverd geniet nog "massively" (las ik in een stukje van engelse moeder, zo geestig)Zal wel gemengde gevoelens zijn het afscheid!Heel veel liefs Dikke zoenen, Mam xxx
Becky Barnes Charlie 2
ReplyDeleteGaynor has arrive and we are just off to Venice! Hope all well with you and won't be long before we can speak. Love you loads Mum xxxxxxxxx
To Georgia Brooke-Hitching, Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew if you were getting my increasingly deranged messages from here in boring old Europe. If you are, you'll be well aware that I am steadily losing my little mind. If you aren't, then I guess you should have a nice little pile of messages from the mind of a lunatic waiting for you when you get back from building units (?)
RIGHT. I hope your birthday was beyond excellent and that you celebrated that most important of all birthdays, the nineteenth (any birthday I'm also celebrating is the most important one of course) in style. I would say you're all grown up but that would be patronising and, let's be honest, untrue. I'm certainly just as immature as I was at Marlborough (woohoo.)
You might be entertained to hear that I am spending all my time here watching Prison Break, since I got my parents addicted to it. Is there anyone as gorgeous as Schofield/Mahone/Sucre in India with you? I should have a quick stalk of your team photos... I'm not including Lincoln in the gorgeous category any more because I've noticed that he's painfully bad at acting. Unfortunate.
I met up with some Oxford friends out here, and they tried TWICE to get into Bergheim, which is the nastiest club in Berlin (they reject the majority of the people who try to get in, a sort of way to assert how desperately cool the club is.) Anyway, it was very hilarious that they all got rejected twice. They were convinced that I would get in because I looked 'the most German' but I didn't think my ego would enjoy the battering so I didn't put myself up for some club-judgement. I know, I'm a coward!
Love you more than Bergheim, Tilda xxxx
From Janet Hardie, To Lisa Akyol
ReplyDeleteHeyyyy Lisa!!! so much fun checking out this blog, and from the looks of it you are having the most awesomeee time!!! so jealous!! glad you enjoyed dressing up in the snazzy trbal clothing!! I'm on my way home to edinburgh at the moment - it's fifi's birthday tomorrow, I wish you were here to party with us!!! anyways see you when you get back, lots of chit chat to update you on,and love you lots!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sarah Churlish (Echo 4) - LO Princess think I may have been blogging wrong and they could have all fallen into a black hole somewhere. Last one I sent was to let you know I have changed the insurance to the 16th and to remind you you promised to take me to India sometime. If you do that will cancell out the picture you owe me for my 50th. I'm like an elephant and dont forget much. Good to speak to you the other day, still sound happy enough. don't forget to let me know your movements if you can. I was talking to someone about Thailand the other day, I'm hooked on that now. I managed a weekend on a longboat in Wales with eight of my mates last weekend. Not exactly India but fun all the same. I think I managed to exchange all of my blood for wine in the two days we were out so i am on the wagon now, for a while anyway. Hope this gets to you ok, enjoy the last stretch. Do you know when I said I didn't want a pressie. . . (only joking) unless you can get me a boomarang. . . speak to you soon. Loads of love D xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteTo Lisa Akyol (lili)
ReplyDeleteHey lili,how you hangin? this is the second time i've writtin a message today because something happened to the first message and i don't know if it was actually sent so if you get two messages that are the same- no worries... Not much has been happnin here in the burgh. But (this is actually quite exciting) the other day I made my first EVER online purchase (it was from Sainsbury's lol). The best part was that i bought... WILD CHILD!!! (alex pettyfer :D) and TITANIC!!! (leo dicaprio :D) Wild Child is SUCH a classic, way better than Titanic lol jks i cried so much at Titanic. Anyway the only other major event I can think of (really not that maijor) was at the colours assembly the other day... Firstly, brand new, never seen before EQUESTRIAN CLUB colours were handed out to three lucky people!! They made SUCH a big deal out of it, so comedy! The other 'major' event was when Mrs Wilson was rambling on about something when a group of S2s (including moi) started screaming cause this absolute GIGANTIC spider came out of no where. Mrs Wilson was so flaburgasted she was speachless! But no worries, Mrs Chalmers came to the rescue as usual and waded through screaming children until she found the deadly best and sqaushed it! t'was possibly the funniest assembly ever. Well, apart from those two 'major' events nothing (literally nothing) else has happened. Hope India is right good and your getting a right good tan! Oh I've just thought of something that happened... 90210 was INCROYABLE!! Seriously mate if you didn't watch them all online before you left... you have not LIVED!!! (Liam :D) right well, after that little outburst of excitiment I'm suddenly remebering all the homework slowly piling up so methinks I better get a crack on. Wouldn't want another detention (I got a Friday for having my phone on from Mrs Denier- urghhh...)
Lots and Lots of love and hugs from all in the burgh!!!!
Pauls (the great) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Hey Lis darling, I am just back from Ankara. Spent 5 days with Dede, he is well, fully recovered from his aortic aneurysm repair procedure ! Nene unchanged; smiles, burps and calls people Esek. Asuman came form Izmir to see me also, it was well good. Umut/Gulen/Naz all well, they were impressed by your adventures and send their love. Ela got MARRIED YESTERDAY !! What a girl !? We only found out by accident because I phoned her. She was embarrased a bit and is planning a party after the baby is born. Erol came form Florida for the wedding, Ali didn't. You have received quite a few presents, a growing pile of letters & parcels awaits you on your desk. You are a genius for arranging extra travelling ! , we miss you a lot and would like to see you ASAP but still we think you've done well by extending the trip. At the next opportunity, phone us or tell us when you'll be able to read emails, we've got a selection of tips for your travels. Lots of love and hugs from all of us xxxx Pa xxxx
Kate Stacey - Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteHello lovely Kate!
I hope it's all going well in Charlie 1, keeping up with it all on the blog and looking forwards to the next update from the loops.
Well it's been a busy time for me since I got home - I was offered a job through my Nursing agency as a residential Nurse for a man in Godalming, Surrey. So I have been living in his huge country manor house for the last month and 'nursing' him which involves changing his colostomy bag occasionally, walking his dog, driving him around in a golf buggy and visiting his lake, alapacas, horses etc!... So I haven't had a chance yet to call your mum but thankfully this job finishes on Weds 30th (my heart is SOOO not in this kind work, I feel more like a servant/maid). So anyway I plan to call her next week and arrange a few nights in Wandsworth town - looking forwards to it :-)
I hope you're having a great time in Charlie 1 and I'll message again once I've made my plans to move in. ;)
Much love
Catherine
Mona Shah - Echo 4
ReplyDeleteDear Mona,
Aww your blog message made me cry! So thanks for that :-)
I hope you're having a great time in Echo 4 but I bet you miss BD Munti and I bet Javeed is missing you?! I am really missing India but I have my Raleigh assessment weekend on the 16th April and have applied to come back as PM/Medic in Feb 2012. I'm also off to Nepal for 3 months in May so I think I may have caught the travel bug just a bit?!
I'm keeping up with all the blogs and thinking of you all out there (with much jealousy!) Hope you're having a fantastic time.
Much love
Catherine xxx
Lucy Curzon - Tango 6
ReplyDeleteLucy!
Hello lovely girl! I am SO jealous of you on your trek with Tango 6 - I bet it is incredible?!
I have almost finished The Wind-up Bird Chronicle and I am loving every word. Very good reccomendation :) We must meet up when you get back and discuss it. I often think of our chats (and epic snacks!) and how important they were for me in keeping me happy/sane during my convalescence!I hope you really enjoy the rest of Raleigh - I have already applied to be a PM next year and I'm going on the assessment weekend soon. At the moment I have a very surreal job looking after a man in his huge country manor house in Surrey - will tell you all about it when you're back and ready for a London trip/film night with Louis.
Oh and I saw the blog about the 10k at the end of this phase and I fully expect you and Louis to be at the very front finishing together...thinking of me please!
Loads of love and hugs,
Catherine xxx
to sean cullinane charlie 1
ReplyDeletehi ya sean how ya doing i suppose you've still got the weather,our weather has changed its gone like winter again,just been to town with for a meal with the lasses from school(you know who i mean)it was pricillas birthday 25th we are all ok back home i'll keep sending messages xx
To James Hollins Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteHi James hope you are still enjoying your final phase. Still no blogs from you. It was brilliant to get your phone call this week, made me late for work, but I didn't care, hope you can do it again soon. There's a really good photo of you on the blog! I break up on Friday this week for almost a month's holiday, and then you'll soon be home. I have sent you an email for you to pick up next time you are able. When do you get back to field base? Enjoy the final days of Raleigh - hope you have found a travelling companion. Take care and looking forward to hearing from you. Lots and lots of love Mum xxxxxx
samantha anderson echo 3
ReplyDeleteHi samantha hope third stage is going ok getting lots of nelly photo's,nan & grandad are putting their house on the market as they have found two property's today(26/3/11)that fit the bill close to us.Have been looking for a fiesta five door one's are like gold dust for resonable money but have found one on the net it's silver 10 plate, 2000 miles on the clock at a good price would this colour be ok?(dad)saw a programme on the telly about Mysore it looks very busy they were speaking to a man that catch's snake's from the town and release's them back to the wild he seems to be famous in the area.shelby didn't like staying away from home with Tina(holly's dog sitter)kept her up most of the night,the smart is going fine really different from the old one just been sent the new tax disc which is free on this smart Tanya's at a party tonight just waiting for a text for picking up it's probably going to be between 12 and 1am clocks go forward here tomorrow so 1 less hours sleep didn't manage a letter in time for you to receive hope this long blog make's up for it love and missing you loads from all at home xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To David Gutteridge Echo 4
ReplyDeleteHi Love
Hope you are well and enjoying yourself. I have a Quiz to write for the Explorers so may be a bit preoccupied over the next few days. Hope you are well and enjoying yourself it looks a little hot over there.
Here are a few comments about the news.
Libya rebels are now advancing due to international air support and the enforcement of a no fly zone. In Japan the confirmed death toll have exceeded 10,000 with over 17,000 still missing but the nuclear power stations are starting to be taken under control but radioactive water has been discovered off the coast. In London a march of over 250,000 people against cuts was highjacked by rent a mob who threw paint bombs and caused damage to property.
Hope you get the care packs eventually I haven't sent any more as they won't arrive in time. Thinking of you
Mum and Dad
Hi florine echo 4
ReplyDeleteHoop dat je weer hersteld bent en geniet van de laatste 3 weken van raleigh.
We waren het afgelopen weekend bij Onno en zijn gaan skieen in laax.
Tijmen hebben we toen ook nog even aan de telefoon gehad en die is nu onderweg voor zijn trekking en duiken in Borneo.
Het is mooi weer in Nederland maar zeker niet zo warm als bij jou .
Ik was zelf deze week in de US en toende sneeuwde het daar dus nog grote verschillen tussen beide zijden van de oceaan.
Gisteren had Jannis de vriend van Onno uit Amsterdam zijn graduation in Rotterdam dus zijn we daar even naar toe geweest. Geniet van de laatste weken en we zijn de dagen nu aan het aftellen dat je weer op Schiphol staat.
Veel liefs papa en mama
Wieger- Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteVIK =) I know how much you love these blog messges and I did promise to write you one so here it is! Somehow I made my way all the way to Goa by myself! Did have some traumatic events along the way that I can email to you after you finish Raleigh! LOVED seeing who you got to spend this last phase with ;) hope you are coping and being positive as you always are! email me when you finish! lots of love
Lauren Bell
To Holly- Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteHey Holly! Thought I would write you a blog to add to the hundreds of blog messages you usually get! Hope Charlie 1 is going well and you have been able to cook (being pg) another couple of chickens while you have been out there! although you have your original chicken partener back I hope it doesn't live up to our little biology lesson! Take care!!
Lauren Bell
Anne-Romee- Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteHello Romee!
Hope you are having a good last phase! I have just finished my first 10 days travelling and has been amazing! you have so much to look forward too! I have been on the borneo blog and checked out our friends, looks like they are having a lovely time too! Make sure you email me when you finish and start your travels around thailand!
Lauren Bell
Chloe- Echo 3
ReplyDeleteChloe! Hope you are enjoying your last phase, on my last day in Goa already! Can't believe it has gone so fast! feels like forever ago I was being woken up by Cher and goodmorning boo at some ridiculous time of the morning or walking with you behind Sian as she stumbles down the side of the mountain! Hope Stu has continued the morning tradition on and I hope you haven't joined the Ginger crew yet!! Please get in touch when you leave Raleigh!
Have an amazing time!!
p.s- send my love to Scott, Sam and Rachel too!
Lauren Bell
Ed- Echo 4
ReplyDeleteEdward! Hope you are enjoying your last phase! I see the bromance has been continued and you got your wish of being with Johnny! Send him my love! I hope that he isn't replacing our shooting star sessions (well my shooting star session b/c you were asleep)or cuddles! Am on my last day in Goa, back to Bangalore tmr and then on to Bangkok. This place is so so nice- get in touch when you finish and I will tell you which places to go to when you all come! lots and lots of love!
p.s- send my love to Princess too (Dan)
Lauren Bell
Anna- Tango 5
ReplyDeleteHELLO =) Hope you are having an amazing time trekking! Bet you are looking fly in all my old dirty disgusting clothes! Although can't say im looking much better here as I literally have one bikini and a pair of shorts! You will be happy to hear that after 10 days of tanning I have eventually gotten rid of my grandad tan! woop woop! On the first day I was lying on the beach and this local indian women came up to me and was like wow... you have a funny tan! Anna I wish you could see some of the t-shirt logo's I have seen here! although my personal favorite was a sticker on the back of a car that said "You think this is heaven but I have got alot more waiting up there for me" ??? Email me when you finish Raleigh and I will tell you where in Goa to head too!! it is So nice here but its the end of the season so is getting pretty quiet! Have an amazing time!!!
Lauren Bell
Emily- Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteHello Lovely! Hope you are enjoying Charlie 1! You must be as you have the majority of Tango 6 in your group :p Just on my last day in Goa- You will have such a nice time when you come here after Raleigh! I want to hear all the stories! hopefully you have carried on the cher dancing sessions and the justin bieber wake up calls that Holly loves so much! Take care!!
Lauren Bell
To Ros (PM Echo 3)
ReplyDeleteHi hunny. I think my blog post yesterday didn't get registered properly yesterday. Big shame as I'm about to leave for an environmental project in 10 mins. I hope you are well sweetheart and having lots of fun. Enjoyed seeing you're community project on the blog. Sounds really cool. Got your letter too. Sounds like a lot of drama, but wicked challenege too.I've just completed the amazing corcovado trek down in southwest Costa Rica. Stunning mountains, rivers, jungle, coastline and lots of wildlife to boot. I was Phil who's a wicked pm. Missing you so much baby and can't wait to hook up with you soon. I'm really black and skinny by the way. I'll have to give the guns a work out on my next project. I'm only doing half the project this time and finishing off as fb medic so I should have some more time for more India travel stuff. Take care beautiful
Mo xxx
for Fieke HAAK
ReplyDeleteHa Fiek, laatste loodjes. Tango 5 is uit het nieuws verdwenen, blijkbaar zijn jullie ver weg. Hier gaat alles goed. Het is zondag, en mooi weer vandaag. De klok is vandaag een uur vooruit gezet. Geen voetbal vandaag, het Nederlands elftal speelde vorige week (0-4 gewonnen van Hongarije) en volgende week. Zo langzamerhand beginnen we al te pakken voor onze trip naar Schiphol op 6 april. Je vluchten: BA 0118 van Bangelore naar London, 06.30-12.40, en dan BA 0440 vertrek 15.55 en aankomst 18.15 in Amsterdam. Je boekingscode is 34RKRM.
Hou je taai, we zijn zeer benieuwd, xxx Tom
To Georgia Brooke-Hitching, Tango 6
ReplyDeleteHello my lovely. Your wonderful mum just let me know that you're now in Tango 6 (is this a promotion, haha?) so I can message to the right place! Hopefully you'll still have got my last five or so rambling posts.
I feel like you Raleighans really ought to have military ranks to go with the wildly pretentious group names -- or maybe code names! I'm getting all carried away imagining that you're some kind of Jason Bourne agent with a title like: Private Georgia "Raging Bull" Brooke-Hitching of Tango 6, Division 4, Official Hole-Digger.
Note that I made you a Private, because that's what we were (I think) in our glorious CCF days. Yes, glorious. I enjoyed every second of tunneling through that-drain-in-the-river-under-that-bridge... Obstacle course day, what a joy.
I can't help but imagining that you are pretending to be on a secret mission in India and the Raleigh International idea is just a cover for your dangerous job. In fact, don't shatter my illusion, that's definitely what you're up to. Shoot, I've probably blown your cover now. When MI6 come knocking at my door I'll know that I've let out national secrets.
When you're back in touch let me know when you'll be back and settled in the UK, and then you can come and have a proper visit with me in Ox. I'll try to be more on top of things with my work so that we can do something! I'll hurl you with reckless abandon at one of my male friends and we'll see what happens, haha.
Love you more than Tango 6, Tilda xxxx
Alexander Vostanis
ReplyDeleteNice hearing from you yesterday. Waiting for nonos, who is back in Birmingham. England were crushed by Sri Lanka in cricket, you may have watched it. But Jack Wilshere was outstanding for the football England side, and Aaron Ramsey captained Wales.
xxx dad
Hallo Flip, sorry Philip it is nowadays! Ik heb de foto's bekeken en het relaas gelezen. Ik begrijp dat nog een paar weekjes op weg bent en dan terug naar Tilburg. Volgens mij heb je het goed naar je zin, zo te zien op die foto's. Zijn er veel Nederlanders in je groep? Hier begint de lente zich aan te dienen. Vandaag gehockeyd met je vader; allebei niet veel soeps, maar toch gewonnen! Ik ben benieuwd of al je spullen het gehouden hebben en wat je tekort kwam; niet te koud geweest? Ik hoorde van de herkansing in Maastricht, en dat is mooi. Boas wil naar Den Haag nu, ik ben benieuwd. Doe voorzichtig en maak veel plezier, Frans
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ReplyDeleteWe have had to draw hair on the computer screen to check it was you! Now there are black smudges everywhere!
The Tatlows
To Scott Rae (Echo 3)
ReplyDeleteHi Scott
This is my second attempt at sending you this message in the last couple of minutes. I don't think this system of posting messages likes me very much as I seem to have endless problems with it! I just wanted to say good luck if you're running in the 10k race at the end of your trip. I can't imagine what it must be like to run in such temperatures but I'm sure you can do it. I've sponsored you so you better finish it! Enjoy the last few days of your amazing adventure and I look forward to seeing you soon. Love, Pam x
For Georgia Brooke-Hitching Tango 6
ReplyDeleteSoooooooooooo excited to get our second blog message from you (many thanks to Raleigh Comms).
I need EDINBURGH instructions [after their 'no'] as fast as you can get them to me please - I need to know soooooonest as other things hinge on your decision (like student finance application etc). Delivered stuff to Paul and Martin who wrote a nice email about you. Haven't done seismic contacts link - can you email instructions when you reach a cafe after 6th please? Will pass on flight views to Sophie - seeing her in two days' time. Had our concert this evening - tough going - saw a couple you and I know and asked them if they'd enjoyed it - and she said NO! Elephants sound scary - no wonder the fences and trenches are needed. Can't wait to hear more - please read emails carefully re contact 2-9 April - especially re when you return to field base (will have to be quick call on mobile only). Hope the snailmail reaches you: 2 parcels & letter are on their way - check them out when you get back to base.
It sounds as if it could have been a hard pedal on your birthday. Well done honeypie. Not sure we will recognise you by the time you come home in June, and I've calculated that you will be back just in time to enter the Tour de France!
Tons of love and hugs from us all including EMW. Maman et D.
Alice Corby Echo 3 I have sent a treat in hope that it will get to you before you travel, I am glad you have company, do hope the camera will be ok now for the rest of your trip. I will check the train and blog tomorrow ... don't worry about writing. I was thinking that you might want a feast on your return . these few weeks will go so fast .. lots of love Mum X
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ReplyDeleteDear Small Boy,
Your mother and I were perturbed to log onto you blog recently to find that you weren't in the group photo. Closer examination using all of the image manipulating tools in my armamentarium however revealed that you have either had a dramatic image change or been body substituted by a group of particularly inept aliens. Such is the nature of your new image that I had to dust off my old medical bag to find a sufficiently large dose of diazepam to restore your mother's power of speech.
It took me a while to realise who the image reminded me of until I cast my mind back to those bedtime stories I used to read you, little realising that all these years later you would re-enact the Allan Ahlberg character 'Burglar Bill' to such dramatic effect. The image will be completed no doubt after a couple of years in Liverpool, complete with scouse accent and a masterclass from T Spalding esq. I am seeing a good magistrate friend of mine today and will see if I can manage to get an honorary asbo for you. Every cloud has a silver lining however, I showed the picture to Paul and he says that Steve will almost certainly let you have an honorary lifetimes membership at Unique.
Life at Bartlam is fairly uneventful by comparison, even after the imaginary fire. We have 8 duck eggs incubating, Dicky is building a new bridge and telling everyone how wonderful life is (one of those statements is ironic).
Your loving Father xx
Andy Jehring - Echo 4
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So my last message got moderated out, which is a travesty (do you not have free speech over there?). It is, however, probably better for the general public. I see you're now wearing a skirt and have no hair, which means you are both me in the first year of university and in five years' time. At least it solves your lice problem.
Our Indian life over here is dull. Arjun gets up at about 2 and spends the day on the Xbox, so I hope the population is a little more lively over there. I want a replacement Indian housemate either way, so ask around. Rent is pretty good, cleanliness less so.
I just consumed too much coffee while writing my dissertation to concentrate properly, so figured I'd drop you a line since the last envoy never made it. I hear you're off partying or some such thing, and staying on for two weeks (hate to say I told you so). I have 3 days before I set off hitchiking to the strange land of Romania, and can't help but feel slightly underprepared after seeing your ridiculous/incredible stuffsack arrangement. I assume by now you've installed some sort of intricate shelving system in your bag, complete with folding spice rack and pool table.
I see the patchy stubble is growing into a majestic patchy beard. Excellent work. It's not the same being in this country without you, Ratboy. Every time the rodent population of Exeter visits the bombsite that is our kitchen, I think of you and weep while bludgeoning them with a rolling pin. It helps with the stress.
If this gets moderated to death too I'm going to give up trying to communicate with you. Clearly our brotherly bond is too intense for this blog.
Your loving brother
To Sarah Churlish, Echo 4
ReplyDeleteAm I right in thinking you will be back mid-April, in time for your birthday? I've just got back and will be here for a while so I will get to see you SO SOON if that's the case!!! Very excited to hear all of your stories. It still sounds amazing, and I reckon I would have loved it too... Curry every day, what could be better?! ;-) How are the elephant trenches coming along?
As for Vietnam and Asia etc, I've been having a dilemma! I am too poor to get out to Canada until at least May/June, and I'm worried about limiting my time there!! So everything is a bit open-ended at the moment. We really do need to do some travelling together though!!!
So after New Zealand I went to Fiji for 10 days and got an amazing tan! Fiji was lovely but I probably couldn't have spent more than 10 days there as it was sunbathe or nothing! Then I spent 5 days in LA and met a couple of friends from earlier in the trip - I went to Universal Studios and we drove down Wisteria Lane from Desperate Housewives, it was so weird! And I went to see the Beauty and the Beast musical which was amazing. It is nice to be home, but I know I will get bored quickly! The day I got back I went straight out in Leeds and met Jenna (she and Rob are all loved up so she's in Leeds a lot now), she misses you lots too! Can't wait to see you, enjoy the last phase :D lots of love xxxxxxxxx
To Rachel Smith: Tango 6
ReplyDeleteHello Rachel, how's it going?
You look like you're surviving well! Many thanks for your letter - did mine arrive? Amba peak looks amazing. Hope you really enjoy your last few days in India, and have plenty good memories to treasure.
Best wishes, Fiona
To Becky Barnes
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Hey Bamboozle, the photo's of you are brill, I love you reading the letter, I'm guessing it contains some gossip from Fellowes. We are having an awesome time in South India, we haven't been on the internet much at all... I am just trying to upload some photos at the moment. We are currently in Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu, it is near the border of Kerela and tomorrow (1st April) we start a 2 day trek to Munnar in Kerela. From there will be spending a few days in Munnar until about the 5th and then heading to the coast in Kerela, we will spend a few days on the backwaters and end our holiday in Kochi. We fly out of Kochi on the 15th April. It will be amazing to see you if possible and we could arrange a time and a place easily when you have the net, but if you are planning on heading north then no worries my love. The north will be fantastic and the journey up there will be amazing also. Let me know what you decide, I hope you have some lovely people to carry on your travels with :) See you soon, either way.
Heaps of love,
Gini and Anda xxx
To Bryony Wilde: Tango 5
ReplyDeleteHey hot babe hows it going!? I've been stalking your pics and am very pleased to see that you are having an amazing time!!! I literally cannot wait to hear all about your adventures when you come back! I've finished uni now forever!! :( is a sad time for me lol Just got my last teaching placement to go now!! Can tell you all about my trip to Rome when you come back! Sorry I havn't messaged sooner I willl make it up to your beautiful face I promise!!! Love you loads and enjoy your time there - whats your plans for afterwards? Massive hug
kate xxxxxx
FROM AISBOB TO KATY STAR
ReplyDeleteBob. I don't know how this works! I have had troubles... Seems complicated but here I am now. Have thought of you often, most days actually, feeling jealous and missing seeing your little face.
How is everything out there? How is the hair working out for you? I hope it's been lovely and warm and no one has been making you walk around too much. I know how tiresome that can be. From the looks of it you will be built like a brick poohouse by the time you get home.
Nothing much going on here. I am bored. I have been baking a lot, getting quite good at it. Sal keeps me from going insane. I worry I'm never gonna have a job that means anything. Grief! BUT the sun is coming out quite a bit at the moment which makes everything seem good. MA is OK.
Looking forward to your return. I will come to Bridport to welcome you with palm leaves etc.
Love you bob, will text you as Jane has just sent me your number.
Ashyyyyyyyyyyyy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx bumeyes
From Roz
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Hello gorgeous!!!! Just saw your latest post!! aaahhhhhhh!!! it felt so real that your coming back! only feels like a few weeks ago i left you! time goes fast! Glad you got at least one of my letters!! damn post!!!
Love your photos, you look so gorgeous, happy and comfortable, so amazing! but i want you home now missy!!!! need my other half back here!! Ok, just wanted to say that I have let Pheobe and gina know the deets.
Love you so much gorgeous! cant wait to see you, know I keep saying this, so i dont want to bore you, but if you want a lift back if your coming with mummy, then let me know and i will come and pick you up!
Love love love love LOVE! xxxx