Thursday, 25 March 2010

The Trek - Day 5

Chris writes:

Completed summit climb successfully. It was the hardest thing I have ever done and have no plans to repeat! We started the climb in a snow blizzard and 12 of our party were unsuccessful, including the trek leader. Including the summit climb we have just finished a 36 hour day with 3 hour break!
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39 comments:

  1. The Kirkwoods25 March 2010 at 15:20

    Well Done Chris & the rest ot the team. Hope you all have a good trek down and all tack care!!! Graham

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  2. Anonymous25 March 2010 at 15:22

    Congratulations!!! What a fantastic achievement! U should all be very proud. Now... what goes up must come down... take care & be safe. Mx

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  3. susan25 March 2010 at 15:35

    Amazing,amazing,amazing!!!take my hat off to you all.On the climb down now,at last,a cold beer's in sight!!!WELL DONE XXX Love you roger,sus,georgia,oliver,tabitha & jasper xxxxxx

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  4. Anne25 March 2010 at 16:07

    Well done all of you even to the ones that didnt quite make it - what a GREAT effort! Soooo proud of you all. Caitlin and Nicole so looking forward to seeing you Chris! Easy all the way now! Have a blast at your Celebration Dinner! I will tomorrow night with the girls.xx

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  5. Anonymous25 March 2010 at 16:07

    Chris - brilliant effort and well done. Gordon

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  6. Anonymous25 March 2010 at 16:38

    HI GRAEME WELL DONE SOUNDS VERY TOUGH WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU AND THE TEAM.
    WELL DONE YOU WILL ALL BE EXHAUSTED WE HOPE YOU ARE NOW RELAXING WITH A FEW WELL EARNED DRINKS.
    WELL DONE WE ACN NOT WAIT TO SEE YOU AND CATCH UP ON THIS TOUGH ADVENTURE.

    LOVE AND BEST WISHES FROM ALL AT FUNDRAISING X X X X XX X XX X

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  7. m cunningham25 March 2010 at 16:38

    Hi Stephen and the rest of the trekkers. Well done to you all - it sounds like the last bit was quite an ordeal! Enjoy your last couple of days there and I am sure you will have a large JD+Coke to celebrate.
    MD & Gibby

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  8. Sheila & John Hyde25 March 2010 at 16:48

    Congratulations to all of you however far you may have reached. A tremendous effort.

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  9. Sheila and John Hyde25 March 2010 at 16:53

    Congratulations to all, however far you reached. A great effort.

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  10. Sarah & Jack25 March 2010 at 17:05

    Congratulations and well done dad! Can't wait to see you at the airport and hear all about it! Love Sarah & Jack xxxx

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  11. annemarie25 March 2010 at 17:30

    congratulations, you should all be very proud of yourselves, take care coming back down. brilliant from bis sis xxx

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  12. mum & dad25 March 2010 at 17:58

    Hi Roger & the rest of the team. Have been following your progress, you have all done brilliantly. How does it compare to Goat Fell!!!! look forward to hearing all about it next week. Luv Mum & Dad

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  13. Anonymous25 March 2010 at 18:06

    Congratulation to all what a wonderful achievement for everyone. John and Kathleen we are so proud of you, take care on the way down and enjoy tomorrow night. Love you both, Mum, Nathan & Elise

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  14. Anne m25 March 2010 at 18:06

    Oh my goodness it sounds horrific. You are all so very brave and courageous. Immensely proud of you all .Please come home safely .lots of love Anne and Lauren xxxx

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  15. Stewart Lindsay25 March 2010 at 18:35

    Congratulations one and all, you have been a place comparitively few people can even dream of going. Be very proud of yourselves and get yourselves home to family friends and loved ones safely. Hold your heads high it's a fantastic achievement for a great cause. Well done.

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  16. Jennifer25 March 2010 at 18:45

    Congratulations to you all, what an amazing achievement. Enjoy your celebration babe, the girls and I will toast your success in Arran on Saturday (probably more than once!). Can't wait till you are home safe, take care, I love you so much x

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  17. Anonymous25 March 2010 at 18:51

    Congratulations to you all, everyone is very proud of your tremendous effort. Safe journey home. Love M.& D. Ramsay

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  18. Anonymous25 March 2010 at 18:59

    Congratulations, well, well, well done Chris & Fellow Trekers, we are very proud of you, see you in a few days, keep safe. (Anne was hoping your trek would take longer, as she's not finished shopping) Love Poppy & Grannie Mo.

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  19. Anonymous25 March 2010 at 19:10

    Well done to everyone, especially in these conditions.
    Hope you all stay safe and well on way down.
    Just think of the comfy bed and the bar!
    Graeme, we're thinking of you and can't wait to hear from you (soon we hope)...
    Lyn xx

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  20. Unknown25 March 2010 at 21:42

    well done daddy (keith) and to fellow trekers, we are all so happy for you. you sound so tired hope you can still enjoy your celebration dinner tomorrow. see you in a weeks time. still have not packed mum says i am just like you! ha ha! love from us all Gillian xoxox

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  21. Hazel Barton25 March 2010 at 21:44

    Huge congratulations to everyone.What an incredible feat-plenty of tales to tell and photos to share no doubt.Enjoy a well deserved rest and have a safe journey back.
    Hazel x

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  22. Nic, Logan and Jackson25 March 2010 at 22:14

    Well done all of you. SOOOO proud Stephen. Logan and Jackson cant wait to see you. Enjoy resting up once you get back down.

    Love you lots
    xxx

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  23. Anonymous25 March 2010 at 22:38

    Jambo!! Congratulations on getting to the top. Wish I could of been up there with you. Hope the choos were better than the 4 star ones in China. Safe journey home. Kwaheri Justine xx

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  24. Anonymous25 March 2010 at 23:04

    Well done all.

    DW

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  25. Anonymous25 March 2010 at 23:17

    Hip, hip hooray!! Congratulations to everyone for doing this trek especially to John and Kathleen our good friends. See you soon for a celebration "chinese" meal. xxx

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  26. Kathryn26 March 2010 at 00:03

    Congratulations to everyone, what an achievement for you all! Have a great time tomorrow night! What's the next challenge David....sail the Atlantic? Dont go getting any ideas, Anne and I have a major shopping trip first!!!!
    Love Kathryn,Sarah & Jack xxx

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  27. Anonymous26 March 2010 at 04:54

    Congratulations what an achievement,well done to you all. Kathleen night oot being planned in your absence.Both you and John take care and will see you both when you have recovered. Lunch on me when you get back.
    Ali x

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  28. John Strawhorn26 March 2010 at 07:26

    Well done Graeme, we're so proud of you. Looking forward to hearing all your tales but not doing your washing!

    Mum and Dad

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  29. Anonymous26 March 2010 at 09:27

    A big well done to all the guys involved, av got to say bro im really proud of you for getting there in the end it sounds MURDER....although i thougt you would take the chance to get on top of something as its been a while hohoho.

    C u soon John

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  30. Jackie Strawhorn26 March 2010 at 10:04

    Well done to you all - we've been thinking of you and hoping that you were all safe - and Graeme never mind your dad I will galdly do your washing now that I know you're safe and well - enjoy yourself tonight you deserve it love mum xx

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  31. Anonymous26 March 2010 at 10:11

    well done to graeme, and the rest of the team. graeme hurry home the cubs can`t wait to hear all about it and see your pics, they also hope you had your cub uniform on at top of the summit!!!!:) love from all at 34th and brown owl xxxxx

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  32. Colvin26 March 2010 at 10:50

    Safe home, everyone - FANTASTIC achievement for ALL who made the trip. I don't expect there would have been a sponaneous outbreak of singing - "Climb Every Mountain...."

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  33. Elaine Campbell26 March 2010 at 11:09

    Great achievement congratulations to everyone. What a magnificent effort. Take care on the way down.

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  34. Anonymous26 March 2010 at 11:49

    Well Well Well Well DONE all of you ....what an enduring test of character that must have been for you all...Congratulations Kathleen & John and Co. what a feat!..you have good journey on your assent and safe travels back to Scotland. Well Done again Lorna Trainer and Family (""X"")

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  35. Anonymous26 March 2010 at 12:16

    Well done dad (Ronnie). Safe home love Carol, Richard and Katie xxx

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  36. Anonymous26 March 2010 at 13:11

    john & kathleen what a life experience you both have and a great achievement to you all, you can always say KILIMANJARO Iv been there. have a safe journey down see you soon GD

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  37. Anonymous26 March 2010 at 14:27

    Congratulations to all!!! you deserve to feel very proud of yourselves, well done! safe journey home. Isobel McClelland

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  38. Dave Probert26 March 2010 at 16:17

    Well done to you all. Sounds a tough experiance but I'm sure one you will remember for ever. Safe trip down. Stephen there's a JD & coke with your name on it here. Take care.
    Rgds, Dave Probert

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  39. Anonymous28 March 2010 at 12:22

    AUNTIE KATHLEEN AND UNCLE JOHN WELL DONE AND CONGRATULATIONS. Anya tolland
    Dear Auntie Kathleen and Uncle John well done on
    climbing Kilimanjaro every one is so proud of both of you.CONGRATULATIONS! From Amy Tolland

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