November 19

< Newer | Older > Wed, 11/19/2008 - 15:40 — pps

Rahu our server plays air guitar and carries Doko.Some are watching who don't know who we are.  We are 4 men and 4 women between the ages of 29-52.  The group is part of Pack, Paddle, Ski.  We are on a 18 day trek in the Khumbu or Everest region.  As of today we are still 4 men/4 women 3 yaks, 4 zsopnoks, 1 Sidir Kami, 3 sherpa, 1 cook Ram Sharam, 3 kitchen help, 3 porters.  This does not include the barking dogs, random Tibetan traders and other people we encounter.

Today is a rest day meaning a short hike to prepare us for our hike from 14,300 to 17,300 tomorrow.

Messages

Greetings from Long Island

tedreddy — Wed, 11/19/2008 - 16:37

Hi Maura--Mom and I have been following your daily updates. Trip sounds spectacular! Hope the altitude isn't affecting your breathing. We are having a bit of a chill here---temperature was in the 20s last nite.stay well,and regards to all your group. God bless and love to you. Mom and Dad

Hi Gaylinn

cmoldt — Wed, 11/19/2008 - 19:29

Hi Gaylinn, I'm thinking of you everyday and enjoying the web updates. It sounds like you're all having an amazing experience. We missed you at book group and can't wait to see you next month. We're reading a book set in South Africa. Take really good care, love you, Carol

Hello Lisa and Friends

Kennlaff@comcast.net — Wed, 11/19/2008 - 19:41

Can only imagine how breathtaking the day vistas and nightime sky must be. Glad for you all to have had a hot shower and rest before your climb to higher altitude. With you every step. Breathe. Love form CT: Betsy and June

Am sending along some of David Whyte's "Mameen" -- Remember the way you are all possibilities you can see and how you live best as an appreciator of horizons, whether you reach them or not. Admit that once you have got up from your chair and opened the door, once you have walked out into the clean air toward that edge and taken the path up high beyond the ordinary, you have become the privileged and the pilgrim, the one who will tell the story and the one, coming back from the mountain who helped to make it. -- David Whyte
from River Flow
©2007 Many Rivers Press

Gary

hotel — Wed, 11/19/2008 - 20:27

Boy Gary, D and K want to know when you will be home

Doug and Bobbo

hi fr perry

Cheryl — Wed, 11/19/2008 - 23:05

Way to go Gary The whole Kelly family are following you JK & CK

Diamox

thomaskilimanja... — Thu, 11/20/2008 - 00:17

Chris and new friends,
Sounds very exciting and can't wait to do the same JOI 2010.Hope you are all well and the diamox is working, gotta go!
Tom

Hello Gaylinn

mdonahue — Thu, 11/20/2008 - 01:21

Loved hearing you...although you sounded a little SOB! Is there enough air up there? Spoke with Amy and she is doing fine. Love you alot!

Hello Gaylinn!

cliebel — Thu, 11/20/2008 - 03:30

I'm sending you my love from the other side of the world. I know that you are occupying every juicy moment and drinking in every experience. I love you. Oscar sends a kiss.

Hey Uncle Gary! It's awesome

Melissa31283 — Thu, 11/20/2008 - 03:51

Hey Uncle Gary!

It's awesome being able to follow your trip on here. You sound like you are having an amazing time!! Enjoy your trip. We all look forward to hearing about it when you get home!!

XoXo

Melissa

Hey Gaylinn!

hollyanderson — Thu, 11/20/2008 - 04:51

Keep the updates coming! We loved hearing your voice! Keep it up, girl. You are the Ambassador of Dreams.

xoxo
Holly

Hi Lis

Gail H. Wolf — Thu, 11/20/2008 - 12:45

It's Thursday morning and I'm getting ready to leave for the golf course. It's only around 47 degrees here so won't be pleasant to start but should warm up this afternoon. There wasn't an audio on the e-mail today. Glad you had another rest day before your next climb. Hope to hear your voice again. Much love, Mom

Maura!!

The Mighty Migh... — Thu, 11/20/2008 - 13:17

Just so you know: I am checking in every day. Also, since you left, Lu has been out all night, every night squiring neighborhood lady-cats around town. Positively scandalous! He is a total player! I've tried talking to him, but it's of no use.

Seriously, I hope you are enjoying every minute of the trip. Can't wait to hear all about it!

TMMLB

MAURA

jaboduvall — Thu, 11/20/2008 - 14:30

Yo Maura-
We were at a drug dinner last night and Lisa was there. She filled us in on this web site and I am so psyched to hear your voice!!! I'm so happy that it's going so well. Can't wait to hear awl about it in person. Hang in there and keep on doin'.
Jennifer

Gary P - OIC

DebRobinson — Fri, 11/21/2008 - 00:55

As Steve, Lee and myself stand still in time - drink in hand, toasting to your great adventure.. it is still 6:47 pm est 11/7/08 at Jacks oh maybe we should go home. Looking forward to the audio - doubt there will be pictures of your trip. I am sure you have mastered your domain of the 'Diabolical'. Missed by all.
Deb