DATE: February 18,, 2010
LOCAL : Shira 2 Camp Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Arrived at camp after a short hike to porters singing and dancing. The Jambo bwahna and Kilimanjaro snake dance were performed. Followed by torrential rain.
Sounds like everything is going well and you are having a great time. The experience must be awesome. Learn the dances so you can teach us at home. Love you son. Mom
Hope all is well and you are having the time of your life. I hope you can learn the dances and songs that the porters are teaching you. We are going to learn Zumba but I bet you will be able to lead a few lessons yourself. Take Care, Joan
What are the temperatures like now?
How are you holding out in re: elevation sickness? Is anyone else experiencing it? I so wish there was more news from you folks!
Send pictures if you can! I love you!!
Mom
Soha: Picture looks great. Hope you all are doing well. All good here. Wishing you all safe continuation. Waiting to see the pictures and hear about it. P.Bhai and Ba are doing ok. No worries.
soha it is avery nice picture. looks like u r so much happy and joyful. wish can see some more pictures of u all. how is everybody doing in that weather and hope u all will be holding good. ba says soha does not look tired. I showed them yr picture. very eager to hear from u. u guys r great. keep up the good work. good luck. mom and jyoti
Shawn White wins gold, Lindsey Vonn wins gold, Apolo Ohno wins silver, Sadie wins Best of Show, snowboarder killed at Bristol Mt, State parks under budget ax, Governor to delay tax refunds, Journeys of Inspiration Kilimanjaro Cancer Climb is rocking the mountain one step at a time. Tom the news guy
Hey, It was great to hear your voice. Glad things are going well (except for the heavy rain). Can't wait till you show us the dances you've learned. I hope the rain doesn't cause too much slipping and sliding. I'm thinking about you all day long and about the incredible time you're having. You're doing great. Keep it up. Love you.
Sorry to hear about "torrential rains" but am sure you will all overcome any obstacles.
Hope you get to see some or those promised spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
Maggi called to check on you and wanted me to send her the site I found to follow your route. She loved it. (Though the hotel sounded best to her) She and Tom and Jamie send love and good wishes for success.
So do we.
Stay dry.
Love you.
Hey Soha! AKA laughie - so great to see whether we're ziplining across Jamaica or you're climbing Kili you're smiling away! Keep it up!
Masi asked me to post this for all of you: I am able to see all your messages you are sending to soha, damaroo and yagneshbhai and all, we saw yegneshbhai's picture too. since last three days i am trying to register and send them
e mails but its not going, SONA PLEASE CoNVEY OUR E MAIL TO THEM TO SOHA< DAMAROO< YAGNESHBHAI AND ALL THAT WE ARE SO PROUD AND EXITED FOR THEIR CLIMBING AND BEST WISHES FROM NEKI, Pankaj and kids.
Love Sona
Hi Daddy, We just finished our soccer game and we beat the boy's butts 7-0. I scored a goal and played offense part of the game with Livy! Everything is good here, still snowing. Mom's doing good getting me to school in the mornings but when you get back you're back on the job! Going to bed to do some reading. Zeus, Cracky and Ezekial all say hi. Miss you, luv you. Quinn
PS Got some Lindor Truffles today from Hanaynay.
PSS Are you taking good care of Snakey?
Hey girl...yeah...DAY 4!!! :-) You're halfway there sister friend. Sooo good to see your picture!! It looks like you are doing great! I laughed when I read about the rain, I'm sure it was no fun at all but maybe you smell a little better. :-) :-) You can't be picky about the shower you're dreaming of, right? You're doing great, keep it up and know that you are loved and prayed for!!!
Hey Dad! It's snowing hard tonight! Gee I wish I were with you! I hope your working hard and having fun!!!! Love ya! <3 Katie :)
Dad! Hope all is well over there, sounds like it is. My snow day senses are tingling and I hope they are right. I miss you already and can't wait for you to get back to share your stories and pictures (and dances...)
Love, Mitch
p.s. Chip says Hi, he wanders around without you to sleep with on the couch!!!
Hi Soha & damaroobhai from your picture tempreture is high and youare having good time do you feel any effect of thin air!!! after rain you see any mosqitoes make sure you are using repeliant....send more picture and more stories about what you see any birds animals flowers etc hope have good weather and all of you reach your goal love kaki &kaka ,Alka & mayank
We are still thinking of you constantly,sounds like things are getting interesting. stay strong,can't wait to see you at the top. Love you Mom,Dave and Abby
Hey Rick, Kristins father passed away after a long battle...keep him and them in your prayers from the top of KILI. Steve Keep strong and I am watching you!!
Hey Rick, Kristins father passed away after a long battle...keep him and them in your prayers from the top of KILI. Steve Keep strong and I am watching you!!
Looks like an awesome experience! Now that Greg has run a marathon both of you have inspired him for his next challenge! During bike class last night we "climbed" Kilimanjaro for ya! Take care...The Sharpe's
HELLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO my peeps. Hope all is well and you are having a great time. PS Dipper the gnome is driving me crazy but the medication is helping LOL. BIG HUGS AND SMOOCHES FROM CELL BLOCK B
hello soha and damaraoo, i am sure u must have rested in the night and ready for going up. everything will be hard before u start. think about getting there and smile u r almost there. there is no words to express my joy and happiness. what a great adventure. up there looking at nature mountain, forest, creek, river, falls, with some birds and animal and open sky with star u must be feeling good. what a great effor with confidence. keep up only one more day. good luck. mom jyoti
Hey Piqua Gang...you must be having so much fun :) You are so close now, I can't believe it. Hope you're loving every minute of the experience and taking in all the beauty around you...and that you're taking tons and TONS of pictures so you can show us that beauty! You guys are awesome! Much love to you all and sending good vibes to you and the whole climbing crew.
Alex we are all here thinking about you! You are making us so proud and we are honored to have you work with us with CAC and RFL.... Just an FYI, we are over $9k and climbing!!! hope you are doing great and can't wait to catch up when you get back!!! Enjoy every second of it!!!
So great to hear your voice in the audio - sorry to hear about all the rain. Good to know that you can dig trenches. You know that bit of info will be tucked away for future use somewhere, some how. You are all anyone talks about around here - so whatelse is new, right? People are all worried that you'll get eaten on safari. Frankly, I think people are more worried that you won't want to come back and then we'll have to do your Relays. Miss you...keep on truckin'...and keep the updates coming because we need more to talk about. Stay dry, stay safe. Pitch.
So proud of all of you climbers! I hope you are enjoying every breath taking moment. Patrick says Hello...you know this posting thing is too much for him to handle. I love you both and will have frosty beers waiting for your safe return!
P.S.- there was a Betty siting in my office!! Ekkkkeee
Miss you both! Good Luck to all!
~Chooch~
Messages
Wess
aliz122 — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 16:18Sounds like everything is going well and you are having a great time. The experience must be awesome. Learn the dances so you can teach us at home. Love you son. Mom
Alex
Joan Sterling — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 16:44Hope all is well and you are having the time of your life. I hope you can learn the dances and songs that the porters are teaching you. We are going to learn Zumba but I bet you will be able to lead a few lessons yourself. Take Care, Joan
Biddy
Kay — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 16:51What are the temperatures like now?
How are you holding out in re: elevation sickness? Is anyone else experiencing it? I so wish there was more news from you folks!
Send pictures if you can! I love you!!
Mom
Soha: Picture looks great.
GP — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 17:23Soha: Picture looks great. Hope you all are doing well. All good here. Wishing you all safe continuation. Waiting to see the pictures and hear about it. P.Bhai and Ba are doing ok. No worries.
soha it is avery nice
jyoti — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 17:30soha it is avery nice picture. looks like u r so much happy and joyful. wish can see some more pictures of u all. how is everybody doing in that weather and hope u all will be holding good. ba says soha does not look tired. I showed them yr picture. very eager to hear from u. u guys r great. keep up the good work. good luck. mom and jyoti
Ginny Napier
rdnapier — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 19:51Hope you did not get to drench in the downpour. Many asking how you are doing and it appears to be fine! Shoot for the stars. Love you.
Yagnesh & Team Piqua
AnoopaJ — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 20:43Hi Mama,
Looking great! We are thinking of you and cheering you all on. Have fun and take care. We look forward to pictures and stories.
~Anoopa
Headline News
thomaskilimanja... — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 22:14Shawn White wins gold, Lindsey Vonn wins gold, Apolo Ohno wins silver, Sadie wins Best of Show, snowboarder killed at Bristol Mt, State parks under budget ax, Governor to delay tax refunds, Journeys of Inspiration Kilimanjaro Cancer Climb is rocking the mountain one step at a time. Tom the news guy
Alex
SteveB — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 22:15Hey, It was great to hear your voice. Glad things are going well (except for the heavy rain). Can't wait till you show us the dances you've learned. I hope the rain doesn't cause too much slipping and sliding. I'm thinking about you all day long and about the incredible time you're having. You're doing great. Keep it up. Love you.
Hello to Yoga and Soha!
borerdeb — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 22:56The borer's would like to know if Yoga brought his golf clubs! Hugs and Hello to everyone climbing - enjoy each step! Love, deb, Joe and Liz
Dara
pastime26 — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 23:06Sorry to hear about "torrential rains" but am sure you will all overcome any obstacles.
Hope you get to see some or those promised spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
Maggi called to check on you and wanted me to send her the site I found to follow your route. She loved it. (Though the hotel sounded best to her) She and Tom and Jamie send love and good wishes for success.
So do we.
Stay dry.
Love you.
Love the pic!
Sona — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 23:42Hey Soha! AKA laughie - so great to see whether we're ziplining across Jamaica or you're climbing Kili you're smiling away! Keep it up!
Masi asked me to post this for all of you: I am able to see all your messages you are sending to soha, damaroo and yagneshbhai and all, we saw yegneshbhai's picture too. since last three days i am trying to register and send them
e mails but its not going, SONA PLEASE CoNVEY OUR E MAIL TO THEM TO SOHA< DAMAROO< YAGNESHBHAI AND ALL THAT WE ARE SO PROUD AND EXITED FOR THEIR CLIMBING AND BEST WISHES FROM NEKI, Pankaj and kids.
Love Sona
From Bhai and Ba
GP — Thu, 02/18/2010 - 23:46soha didi,
glad to see your smiling cheerful photo.
wish you best of luck
bhai
To Wess and Dad
jodibble — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 02:00Hi Daddy, We just finished our soccer game and we beat the boy's butts 7-0. I scored a goal and played offense part of the game with Livy! Everything is good here, still snowing. Mom's doing good getting me to school in the mornings but when you get back you're back on the job! Going to bed to do some reading. Zeus, Cracky and Ezekial all say hi. Miss you, luv you. Quinn
PS Got some Lindor Truffles today from Hanaynay.
PSS Are you taking good care of Snakey?
Gin Love
KarenBusby — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 02:07Hey girl...yeah...DAY 4!!! :-) You're halfway there sister friend. Sooo good to see your picture!! It looks like you are doing great! I laughed when I read about the rain, I'm sure it was no fun at all but maybe you smell a little better. :-) :-) You can't be picky about the shower you're dreaming of, right? You're doing great, keep it up and know that you are loved and prayed for!!!
Much love girl!
J Rides aka Dad
lriter — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 02:40Hey Dad! It's snowing hard tonight! Gee I wish I were with you! I hope your working hard and having fun!!!! Love ya! <3 Katie :)
Dad! Hope all is well over there, sounds like it is. My snow day senses are tingling and I hope they are right. I miss you already and can't wait for you to get back to share your stories and pictures (and dances...)
Love, Mitch
p.s. Chip says Hi, he wanders around without you to sleep with on the couch!!!
Hi Soha & damaroobhai
alka — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 05:15Hi Soha & damaroobhai from your picture tempreture is high and youare having good time do you feel any effect of thin air!!! after rain you see any mosqitoes make sure you are using repeliant....send more picture and more stories about what you see any birds animals flowers etc hope have good weather and all of you reach your goal love kaki &kaka ,Alka & mayank
Hi Nicky
wendiz1087 — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:16We are still thinking of you constantly,sounds like things are getting interesting. stay strong,can't wait to see you at the top. Love you Mom,Dave and Abby
Kristin Calhouns father
stevenusafrench — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 13:46Hey Rick, Kristins father passed away after a long battle...keep him and them in your prayers from the top of KILI. Steve Keep strong and I am watching you!!
Kristin Calhouns father
stevenusafrench — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 13:46Hey Rick, Kristins father passed away after a long battle...keep him and them in your prayers from the top of KILI. Steve Keep strong and I am watching you!!
Wess & John
sharpie — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 14:00Looks like an awesome experience! Now that Greg has run a marathon both of you have inspired him for his next challenge! During bike class last night we "climbed" Kilimanjaro for ya! Take care...The Sharpe's
Dipper and Meg
tj — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 14:08HELLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO my peeps. Hope all is well and you are having a great time. PS Dipper the gnome is driving me crazy but the medication is helping LOL. BIG HUGS AND SMOOCHES FROM CELL BLOCK B
hello soha and damaraoo, i
alka — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 14:43hello soha and damaraoo, i am sure u must have rested in the night and ready for going up. everything will be hard before u start. think about getting there and smile u r almost there. there is no words to express my joy and happiness. what a great adventure. up there looking at nature mountain, forest, creek, river, falls, with some birds and animal and open sky with star u must be feeling good. what a great effor with confidence. keep up only one more day. good luck. mom jyoti
Whoo-Hoo!!!
shahbds — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 14:54Hey Piqua Gang...you must be having so much fun :) You are so close now, I can't believe it. Hope you're loving every minute of the experience and taking in all the beauty around you...and that you're taking tons and TONS of pictures so you can show us that beauty! You guys are awesome! Much love to you all and sending good vibes to you and the whole climbing crew.
Onwards and UPWARDS!
Love,
Beej
Alex
kyleguay — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 15:22Alex we are all here thinking about you! You are making us so proud and we are honored to have you work with us with CAC and RFL.... Just an FYI, we are over $9k and climbing!!! hope you are doing great and can't wait to catch up when you get back!!! Enjoy every second of it!!!
Captain Alex!
tpitcher — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 19:36So great to hear your voice in the audio - sorry to hear about all the rain. Good to know that you can dig trenches. You know that bit of info will be tucked away for future use somewhere, some how. You are all anyone talks about around here - so whatelse is new, right? People are all worried that you'll get eaten on safari. Frankly, I think people are more worried that you won't want to come back and then we'll have to do your Relays. Miss you...keep on truckin'...and keep the updates coming because we need more to talk about. Stay dry, stay safe. Pitch.
Dipper & Rockstar!
Chooch19 — Fri, 02/19/2010 - 19:52So proud of all of you climbers! I hope you are enjoying every breath taking moment. Patrick says Hello...you know this posting thing is too much for him to handle. I love you both and will have frosty beers waiting for your safe return!
P.S.- there was a Betty siting in my office!! Ekkkkeee
Miss you both! Good Luck to all!
~Chooch~