BLOG: Kay Mitchell 19th Jun 2007
Freezer Action!
Today is Monday, and I believe that a large number of our team went back to their jobs in the UK today. We wish them a good day back, and hope that their inboxes are not too large! Currently, I am sitting in the equipment yard behind the Summit Hotel, guarding the freezer door where our samples are located. Denny and Lyn are inside sorting the 15,000 blood samples that we are shipping back to the UK. Whilst it is about 30 degrees in the sun outside, they are in down suits as it is about -10 degrees inside.
Most of our sherpas are here, helping to clean and dry the tents, sleeping mats and other camping gear before it is shipped back to the UK. I will be starting to sort through some of our barrels that have come off down the mountain. We have stationery items, games and other bits and pieces that we will donate to a local school. I also need to find a barrel of medals, so that we can give the sherpas a medal each for all their hard work. Mac has finally reached Lukla with the last of the equipment that was stranded at Tsanboche, and Pema and a small team of Sherpas. It will be good to see him back safe and sound in Kathmandu, and I am sure he will appreciate the luxury after nearly three months of living in the Khumbu valley.
| By: Mary Rawson | When: 20th Jun 2007 01:37 | Hi all Continued congratulations - what a mammoth task, and thanks again to Mac and all his team for such a superhuman effort. Can't wait to see you all again - any news of a re-union? Mary |
| By: matt hales | When: 19th Jun 2007 23:51 | hi dr denny, we are glad you are down that mountain safe and well - looking forward to big celebrations on the 7th of july - arthur's christening and you and mike being home safe and well. much love all the schmoos xxx |
| By: Arwen | When: 19th Jun 2007 23:46 | hi kay - great to get an update on what is going on - was expecting Denny to be back - can you say hi to her from Arwen, Matt, Fred and Arthur. Hope that it doesn't take forever to sort all the blood samples! We have found your updates great to read over the last few months so thanks very much! Arwen (Denny's mate!) |
| By: Lamont Ross | When: 19th Jun 2007 21:11 | Miss Kay, It seems as if life got a little more complicated with return to civilization. I would imagine you are motivated to move swiftly as a flight home is on the other side of these tasks. Good luck on the speed of work and continued safe journey. Lamont |
| By: Harry Moss | When: 19th Jun 2007 20:36 | Hi Kay, So glad to know you are all safe. After 3 weeks back it seems like I never went away! You must be feeling so sad it is all over but so looking forward to a bubbly bath! Enjoy it when you get there! Love Harry (trek J) |
| By: paul wood | When: 19th Jun 2007 14:04 | Hi kay sounds like the hard work is still to come all that number crunching!! glade everyone is slowly getting back off the hill safely. say hight to lyn and denny and keep up the good work! anyway its only 3 weeks till my next adventure in africa take care and have a safe trip home |
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