ON THE JOURNEY

< Newer | Older > Tue, 02/17/2009 - 16:35 — joi

4 Wheel access onlyDATE: February 17, 2009

LOCATION: Big Tree Camp. 9,000 feet. 3 hour hike. 3 hour truck ride.

Jen Here. It was beautiful weather today. The roughest and most fun part of the day was the truck ride through 4 foot deep mudholes on our approach ride. We passed monkeys howling at us, jumping with long white bushy tails. We stepped over elephant dung in the middle of the lush green jungle forest, no rain in the rainforest and the elephants stayed hidden. Cool great bright red flowers, ferns,fire ball lilies as we call them here. So, how is your day going off the mountain?

Everbody is doing awesome, the whole group is extra helpful to each other. We are loving life.

PS. Good luck on the interview John.

Messages

Way to Go!

Dale Heffer — Tue, 02/17/2009 - 17:04

Good to hear the first day is going well. How about a picture of everybody? Hope you all get a good rest tonight!
Dale (Bonnie's Sister)

Hey Terry, Rick, Bonnie and the rest of you '09ers

CWilcox — Tue, 02/17/2009 - 17:31

Enjoy this part of the climb to the fullest while the alititude is still comfortable. It's a beautiful place; wish I was there with you. You will see a lot of climatic zones in the next couple days; each has it's own kind of beauty. I'm glad you didn't have to hike through the rain on your first day like we did.
Carroll JOI'08

Sounds Good

PSymanski — Tue, 02/17/2009 - 17:33

Hey Keith,

Sounds good so far. Glad day one was a good one. You have a lot of people here who are cheering for you. Enjoy...

Hi Suzy O'Donovan

godonovan — Tue, 02/17/2009 - 21:37

We miss you lots -( the kids are lovin the free-flowing hairstyle) - Love from us all. Geno

Desi and Alex

DesisMom — Tue, 02/17/2009 - 22:09

Monkey's and elephant's poop and you guys are lookin goooooooood. Miu and Pumpkin prefer fancy feast. "Running with Scissors" is crudely funny. I've decided that everyone should live in Brookline at least once in their lives. Love, Mom

Sharon and the inspirational PPS crew

angiecanncro — Tue, 02/17/2009 - 23:01

I'm thinking of you all and sending lots of loving energy and light your way. Bet you're all missing the winter here!
Peace,
Angie

Keith

cdavidson — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 01:07

Just wanted to let you know we are thinking about ya. Everyone is asking about you and send all good wishes your way. Glad to hear the weather is good. Snow for us tomorrow and then again on the weekend:( Elephant poopies, that must have been interesting!!
Best of luck on Day 2.
Love ya,
Celeste

Hey Dad!
I know how hard you have worked, Keep on Trucken'.
Love ya,
Colin

What an exciting first day!!

kfracasso — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 04:03

Keith

What an exciting first day!! We are so psyched to check-in and hear about each day's adventures. We are so proud of you and love you very much!!

Love,
Kath

Ry, Meg & Sal

BrentandBernie — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 02:04

What a great picture! Ry, good job on the audio! I know more Great Stuff will follow. We are thinking about you and your new Great Friends! Keep on Trucking!
Love Dad

Sharon

mmcginnity — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 02:32

You look great! It is so exciting to hear about everything, even from so far away. Can't wait to hear more. Keep on loving life!
Love, Molly

Hey Jen...

apitruzzella — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 02:33

Glad to hear that your first day went well...the visuals that we get from the descriptions you give are amazing...I can remember being in a rainforest and being amazed at the vibrancy of the plant life and the flowers...I am sure you are seeing things that are awesome...remember to take lots of pictures!!!

Keep supporting each other and HAVE FUN!!!

Andrea and the Family

Hey Sal, It's me just

crystalm426 — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 02:57

Hey Sal,
It's me just wanted to say hi and tell you that me and salvatore miss you alot and I'm so proud of you and I know you can do it. Have a good time be careful and Ryan watch out for him. Luv you can't wait to see you muah crystal and salvatore

RYAN MEG AND SAL!!

brittney — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 16:16

hey you guys! wow ry i was shocked to hear your voice on the audio! That was so good to hear that your doing good! AND i got to see a pic of you which was awesome too! i hope everything is going good. Tell meg, and sal i say hi! you, meg and sal keep trucking to the top!! I cant wait to see you. love you so much -Brit
p.s. i cant wait to hear all the stories and see all the pics!!

Lady Be Fit is watching you!

Dale Heffer — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 17:39

Hi Bonnie and all you crazy climbers. We here at Lady Be Fit are following your progress and although we are very excited we know that you are all a hundred times more excited! Keep sending updates and pics and most of all remember to LAUGH!
Enjoy,
Dale (Bonnie's Sister)

Hi Jon

HarriettR — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 18:25

Hi Jon,

We're enjoying our visit after doing the Tent Rocks here in New Mexico today - hiking with the dogs.
Are you hiding in the background? Looking forward to seeing you in a photo knowing you're ok enjoying the climb, having enjoyed the howling monkeys and elephant dung.
Love you, Hat

hi sharon

HarriettR — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 18:31

Hey Sharon,
I am keeping up on your progress from NM with Harriett
Rubins. We are doing our best to keep her company
while Jon is on this adventure with you and the rest of the group.

We women are with you in spirit as you move forward on this
physically challenging endeavor. Your climb is an inspiration
to us.

YOu go girl!!
Prudy

PS Push Jon in front of the camera so we know he's there!

SUZY (MIM EXTRAORDINAIRE) O"DONOVAN

jo ann campbell — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 23:10

Amazing!
nice work-- thanks for sending pics... looks like all are still smiling!
Keep up the good work
We are sending you all positive energy and thoughts from Rochester
Cant wait to hear the blow by blow stories when you get back--
My dogs have been missing their snowshoeing partners....alas, not much snow left here....
Bon Voyage all the way to the TOP!!!

jo

Karen!

hleblond — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 23:30

We continue to think of you all day long and are so glad to hear you are having a nice hike so far. Enjoy yourself and we will be in touch. Every time you reach the next milestone, I create a powerpoint slide, Title it: Karen at 11,000 feet - show the picture of the day and paste the update summary from the site on there. I hang it by the big map of you on the wall. Everyone is thinking of you! Love, Heather

Matt

cflanigan — Thu, 02/19/2009 - 01:34

Char, #1 and #2 are here daddy and they are drinking your wine and eating homemade brownies. They say that they wish they were there haha. Aubrey won her last game last night for the team with 8 seconds left and got fowled and scored both baskets. XXOO tey say there gelous but Im not so sure. Have fun and keep it can't wait untill you get home.

Love you 143 Teagan

Suzy

Jenhess — Thu, 02/19/2009 - 15:26

Hi Suzy, the MIMs are cheering for you back home. We can't wait to hear the details on a trail run. You and your group are inspirations. Send updates and pictures!! ~ Jen

climbing in Flo-ri-da

kjmudd — Sun, 02/22/2009 - 15:02

We can sense your excitement and know your getting close, or have gotten there by the time you read this.
I'm reliving my climb this week, by climbing the highest peak in Florida, well how about the sixth floor of the Boca Raton Embassy Suites. I guess the nausea wasn't so much altitude as the second pass at the omelet bar.
Love to all you guys, your living it, enjoy every second, oh yeah, its a veeery long way down, back to earth.
Kevin and all the mudflaps