Feb 16-Beginning the Climb

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Bruce on theland roverDATE: Feb 16 LOC:Kilimanjaro trail-head Bruce here atop 1993 Landrover. This baby can drive through a mud-filled trench. Beforehand we rode on a small African bus until the road became too challenging. Welcomed by Colobus monkies which appeared as flying skunks to our western eye. Everyone is excited about starting the climb today.BWM

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hey

kjmudd — Tue, 02/16/2010 - 19:00

thinking of you guys, every step of the way. people at my hospital thought I was going again when they saw me on the news. Roger, aka mudflaps

Looking for ice

esthert — Tue, 02/16/2010 - 21:54

Hey Bruce-better than Adirondack ice. May you have an easy trek along with everyone else
Esther

to the O' 10ers

tcullinan — Tue, 02/16/2010 - 23:07

Savor the experience, there is nothing like it. The night skies are breathtaking. We are wishing you the best and are thinking of you often.
Rick and Terry C

Cousin Brucie

rooney116 — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 00:08

Think of you Bro. have a good time Judy says to be careful !!!! Have your throne set up on the Fridge so we think of you Daily and more (Hat ND MUG)// lOVE YOU

gEORGE &jUDY

To Wess and John, Tuesday 2/16 afternoon

jodibble — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 00:11

Wess, Looking at picture from Monday, you still have long pants on, what's up with that? John, glad to see you're sticking close to my man... Quinn says she loves her Dad and thanks for the Valentine. Ali is over today playing. Big Black and Little Brown are missing their walking partner and JoJo wishes she were there. Guys, have a good hike to Shira Camp 1, by the look of the camp it looks like we should have gone with the 2 1/2" mattress!

Good luck

GP — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 01:38

Damaroo, Soha, Yagneshbhai and team: Best wishes. Safe and wonderful climb.

Hi Dad!!

mclelm — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 01:58

You look like you're having so much fun!

Love
Maggie
PS the candy hearts came today! happy belated valentines day and birthday!! :)

Piqua crew

soniya — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 03:37

Hope the climb is going well! Take plenty of pictures and can't wait to hear all the stories! And by the way, what is Damaroo uncle holding in the picture from Monday? Is it the Jayna frog mascot? Good luck on the climb!

Soniya

Habari za asabui

thomaskilimanja... — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 10:39

Zippers, snoring and passing gas. Hope you all slept well. Enjoy the stars on your nigh time visits. Love Tom who has indoor plumbing.

Meg & Liz

MJK — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 11:24

Thinking of you daily & sending thoughts your way. Pace yourselves, stay strong, and treasure every moment of the experience! Look forward to updates!

Jambo Alex!

kdavidson — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 12:03

President's Day still messing w/ my head... Can't figure out what day it is, BUT you'll experience that phenomenon EVERYDAY and THAT's a WONDERFUL thing because, quite frankly, time/days DO NOT MATTER. Be in the Moement Alex! I figure that You've just hit Shira 1, ( Enjoy outhouses :-0!...) We saw an incredible rainbow there last year... Only time I've EVER been able to see one from beginning to end...Made a wish and it came true! You're on your way, out of chaos of Moshi and about 2 1/2 miles above Sea Level. ENJOY Alex.All of Us are pullin' for You and Your Climbing mates! Hey to Rick...Take care of my man Alex! Keith d. JOI '09 :-)

Gold Medals

kwozniak — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 12:06

It is early morning and as usual the first thing I think about is where you are. For me the hike to Shira 1 was one of the most beautiful days for me. At night I watch the Olympics and think of the amazing heroic feat you are taking on too. You have already received the gold medal.

Ginny

kwozniak — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 12:13

Hey girl, guess what --- you're doing it! How is the sleeping bag? I hope you had a warm and peaceful night. You know the drill, one step at a time - he is there with you.

Love to all,
Karen - who also has indoor plumbing.

Bruce --- Life is Good

kwozniak — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 12:25

Rick this message is supposed to be sung to Bruce. "Life is Good, wind is in my hair, walking up Kili on my winter vacation". Enjoy my friend. Love you much, Karen

Pole bwana yangu ! (Yoga)

vandnayr — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 13:31

Hope you are having fun ! Take a lot of pictures. Hope some one is taking the video. Can't wait to see all the pictures and video.
Be safe ! Climb all the way!
V

Alex

Phyllis and amigas — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 15:06

thinking of you every moment and knowing you're climbing that moutain, and thinking of the mountains you've already climbed!

To my sister rister...

shahruch — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 15:54

I'm certain you'll have no problems getting to the top of the mountain you are currently climbing - but getting to the bottom of the mountain of things I'm leaving for you here is another story! :)

And tell Dad - all is well! :)

Love you!

To my Niece, who I miss

Dipu — Wed, 02/17/2010 - 16:04

Hi,
I am sure everything must be going well. It must be beautiful view, enjoy your time with mother nature, since you are one of the luckiest who get that opportunity. Please give our regards to Damroobhai, Yagneshbhai and your 4rth partner. Keep it up and you will be up there before you know...

Love you!

Wes

Mooch and Sue — Sun, 02/21/2010 - 22:23

Wes,

Thinking of you as you reach the summit. From what Jo wrote us, it sounds like it will be beautiful. Good luck.

Mooch