BLOG: Kay Mitchell 14th May 2007
Apologies to Trek H
Liz Bradbury has kindly pointed out that there is no picture of Trek H at EBC. That is an oversight on my part, and I apologise profusely. Needless to say, Trek H arrived at Everest Base Camp, and carried out their testing with great gusto.
We are currently on a day off, and Mike and Sundeep are trying to work out what would be a good day to go up the mountain again. They are consulting weather reports and talking to other expedition leaders to get a feel for their summit attempt.
The base camp staff are frantically washing themselves and their clothes before tomorrow, when Trek J are due to arrive at Everest Base Camp. I am off to the bakery for the second day in a row, trying to revers the weight loss I am experiencing.
Mac is currently trekking in with Trek K, as his girlfriend is on this trek, so no blogs from him for the moment.
Finally, two happy birhtdays to mention. One to Graham Hoyland from the BBC for last Saturday, and one for Jules Harvey for today.
| By: maggie hanna | When: 16th May 2007 18:25 | If poss. please say Hi to Joy (team H) from me. I'm massively impressed and look forward to hearing all about it! Thanks, Maggie and family. |
| By: Marjan | When: 16th May 2007 17:26 | Hi my lovely niece Maryam,
Miss you lots. I have seen all the pictures and they look great. It looks you are having a smashing time and glad to see you enjoying yourself. Lots of love |
| By: Chloe Lopez | When: 15th May 2007 23:53 | Hi Kay,
I think it's an incredible job you are all doing and I want to thank you for keeping the blog which makes it easier for the not so adventurous (me for instance) to follow the expedition. The reason behind the project is quite extraordinary. If you get the chance, please tell my lovely boyfriend Jon Bradshaw that I am thinking of him and am looking forward to him coming home soon. Well done to you, your team and all the trekkers for everything you have acheived so far. Tell Jon I'm very proud of him and i'll make sure the heating's on when he gets home! :) Chloe x |
| By: Shamim | When: 15th May 2007 23:38 | Hello;
Looking forward to seeing a picture of Team J I hope Raj and Harry are enjoying there trip so Far. Please let Raj know that we are missing him very much. Hasib Has chicken pox nothing to worry about. He is doing very well. And Jibran is fighting against the virous as a true boxer it is working so far. |
| By: Geoff & Valerie | When: 15th May 2007 21:32 | Hi Kay If you speak to Daniel can you tell him that we were sorry to miss his call today but our phones were turned off and the office was closed as it was his Grandfather's funeral. Send him our love from everyone at home and wish him good luck and tell him to keep safe. Good luck to all the summiteers. best wishes Geoff & Valerie xx |
| By: Jill Aebi | When: 14th May 2007 23:01 | Hello my friend Kay Well Trek M including my daughter Nicole and her partner Tandi are on their way... I have one request - if the Red Nose Day red armchair has survived, will you please take a photo of you 3 sitting on it!! Nowthen that weight loss - is there actually anything of you left!! I am concerned! Please look after yourself Love Jill |
| By: CJH | When: 14th May 2007 22:47 | Jules, Happy Birthday at 5k metres.MG onroad next week if MOT ok.Your mother is still in Nice until 20th May enjoying the good life. To Hexham on Friday for Hadrians wall walk and Le Mans 16th/17th June . Best wishes and take care of yourself and your colleagues. CJ |
| By: Rosie Law | When: 14th May 2007 22:05 | Say hello to Joy (trek H) for me;watching your progress every day; a drastic way to detox me thinks! Hope you are well. Love Rosie & boys |
| By: Tina Mackenney | When: 14th May 2007 21:57 | Hello Kay. I'm really delighted today to see news of Trek H, I, J & K and 'over the moon' to know that Mac has been able to go and meet Lisa! What a marvellous job you're all doing. As you can imagine, it's so good for us at home to have news of family and friends who are out there with you. We search the blogs daily. Please do continue with the very welcome reports. With very best wishes. Tina |
| By: Liz Bradbury | When: 14th May 2007 20:44 | Hi Kay
THANK YOU SO MUCH for the picture of Group H - I knew Dave would have a big smile on his face but it was so reassuring to see it for myself ! I can't wait to hear all about his experiences when I see him on Thursday. Both of us will be following the continuing blogs for the remainder of the expedition. The organization has been amazing. Good Luck to the summit team. Hope you stop losing weight and keep well. Thanks again, Liz Bradbury. |
| By: claire bevan | When: 14th May 2007 16:35 | Hi Kay What a treat this morning a phone call from Rhys!! You should all be able to see my grin from there,one very happy girl!! He sounds well and happy and is having a fantastic time. Please give him my love and tell him I am soooo looking forward to seeing him in 5 weeks,lucky I have checked his Australia flight and it is on friday June 22. Good luck to all Love Mum/Claire |
| By: David Hillebrandt | When: 14th May 2007 16:31 | Please tell Mike that we want him, Denny and the rest of the diploma faculty back for a faculty meeting in Derbyshire on 4/5th August. We will be in the sun on God's own rock doing some real climbing without those big bulky boots and silly O2 masks which stop you seeing the footholds. Dave H. |
| By: Kelsey Crandall | When: 14th May 2007 15:54 | Hi Kay, maybe you wouldn't mind sending Ryan Ross to the bakery as well? He has told me that he's down to 65 klg, a solid 15 to 20 lbs (almost 10 klgs?) less than before he arrived! It is amazing the toll spending time at high altitude takes on your body. And, i've enjoyed very much your Blogs on this site, so thank you! Kelsey Crandall |
| By: Mary | When: 14th May 2007 15:29 | Hi Liesl - good to see looking happy and rosy on the last blog - hope your choccy supplies have lasted and so the craving for that isn't too bad! I know you probably want some news from home but it all seems so terribly dull in comparison to your adventures on the mountain! Really there is nothing much to report - Bushra has been ill so no progress on the paper to date - oh I nearly forgot, my paper has been accepted for the BMJ - AT LAST - now that is exciting! Byyee for now Mary |
| By: Isabel Harvey and Mark Avery | When: 14th May 2007 14:34 | HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULES!!!!!!!! thought about sending a card but not sure whether it would ever get to you! We've all been watching you on the news and Mark and I are checking this website regularly. Seems you're doing really well along with your team members, so keep up the good work! Have a great birthday today. Lots of love from Izzy & Mark Xxxx |
| By: Richard and Angela | When: 14th May 2007 13:07 | Hi Jules, Happy Birthday hope you manage a little celebration! Went down to Loughborough last weekend and saw Robert , Simon and the rest of the 'Harveys'. Impressed that Chris has finished his MGB, quite a flock heading towards the garage! Look forward to seeing you on your return. Stay safe. Love Richard,Angela, Jane & Joanna. xx |
| By: Norma Edge | When: 14th May 2007 13:05 | Hello Kay,
Poor Trek H! I am sure they have forgiven you. If that is the only thing you have forgotten in all of your organising you are doing well. Nice to see Trek I made it in tact. Hello to the Manchester Posse, hope you are all well. Good as well to see Ian's deerstalker works at high altitude! Big hello to Ian Edge from me, Dad, Leah, Mum and Dad Edge, Colin, Sue, Graham and Anna not to forget Warrington Road Runners who are missing their Guru on a Thursday evening (at least I think that's what Robin said!) See you soon Edgy. |
| By: lamont Roos | When: 14th May 2007 12:39 | Miss Kay, Thank you your update. I have missed your commentaries. Ryan tells me that the time is fast approaching for a summit bid. I hope all will continue safely. Weight loss appears inevitable but I would imagine cravings to increase dramatically as time remaining decreases. Be well and all the best. |
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