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Gobi March (2008) blog posts from Kenneth Reid

04 June 2008 02:46 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

All set and ready to go. I think! Packed my bag last night for the first time with a lot of help from my wife and managed to get everything into my Raidlight. 

Just like to thank all of those who have supported me in recent months trekking over the hills of Hong Kong. I am sure Gail is looking forward to seeing me again at weekends.

My main concern is my food and poles come off the plane in Kashi! 

Donations to Heep Hong Society have gone very well and I would like to thank all of you who have made a contribution to this great charity who do so much for the needy children of Hong Kong.

Ken.

  

Comments: Total (34) comments

Posted On: 13 Jun 2008 11:01 am

Congrats Pops, Nearly there......Mum told me how long the last treck was........wow, well done. I am wondering what you are craving the most, penauts and crisps, A frut and nut bar???? I wonder what it will be.........Hope you have had the time of your life and once again i am sure that everyone will join me in saying CONGRATULATIONS for the amazing charatable thing you are doing.......Love you so much and am so proud to call you MY dad. Big Kisses Gill

Posted On: 13 Jun 2008 07:23 am

Amazing stage 5, Ken!! I take my hat off to you....I couldn't have done it and would have given in!!! Well done you!! You can now skip the rest of the little way home!! G

Posted On: 13 Jun 2008 07:00 am

Congratulations... Well Done.. A long hike, but I bet when you look back you'll have such a sense of achievment. We have all been cheering you on. The last few km WILL feel like a walk in the park! Will be there to met you in Hong Kong. Can't wait to see you and hear all about it. I think Simon wants you to do Namibia....or is it too soon to even think of that? Love and miss you. Gail x

Posted On: 12 Jun 2008 04:42 pm

Absolutely fan dabi dozzie ken!!!! You must be feeling on top of the world with the end in sight. Love Anne and Neil xxx

Posted On: 12 Jun 2008 12:22 pm

Dad, have been looking at all the pics on the web sight and it looks absolutly stunning....They have some fab pictures of you that I am sure they will look right at home on the wall in your office.......Cant wait to see you and neither can Mum. Love you loads and not long to go now........P.S are you thinking of your next adventure yet?? Big Kisses and cuddles Gillsxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Posted On: 12 Jun 2008 11:27 am

Hi Ken, We have been following your every move - keep it up...the end is in sight now and not too far off. Hope you're in good health without too many blisters/chaffing!! You're an inspiration - you have even made me (Simon) look at the Namibia expedition!! Really looking forward to hearing about your amazing experiences. We are cheering you along, Simon & Kathy x

Posted On: 12 Jun 2008 07:52 am

Am out tonight with the Girls for Kathy's leaving dinner. I'm hoping when I get back there will be some news about the times for Stage 5. Hope your feet aren't too bad with blisters etc. Only stage 6 to go ..... the Finish Line is so close . Crying here thinking of what you've achieved. I am so ,so proud of you! Can't wait to see you. Love,Gail xxx

Posted On: 12 Jun 2008 06:05 am

Ken, you are so close to the finish, you must be able to smell it!! What an achievement. First attempt, and one of the most difficult if not the most difficult of them all! We can't wait to hear all your stories. Come on Ken, forward!!

Posted On: 12 Jun 2008 12:40 am

On, on, old boy!! impressed to see that you and Pedro have improved your ratings in the last difficult stages - good on ya! The end is in sight and you will definitely make it now!! Glenys

Posted On: 11 Jun 2008 08:54 pm

Hi Uncle Ken! Wow, you are nearly finished your amazing experience. Sounds like it has been a fantastic trek - I can't wait to hear all your stories. I'm telling everyone my uncle is trekking the Gobi desert!! - v proud. See you soon. Love Kirst xxx

Posted On: 11 Jun 2008 12:28 pm

FORGOT TO SAY GOOD LUCK TOMORROW FOR THE BIG DAY.....................GO OLD MAN LOVE YOU XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Posted On: 11 Jun 2008 12:00 pm

Dad, hope all is well....I am sitting at my desk at F+P day dreaming about what exactly you will be doing now (I guess you are not skipping along enjoying the view!!!!!!!).....as tough as it may seem right now you will think back in weeks, months and mainly years to come and think it was one of the most; if not most amazing experience of your life. I hope and have every confidence that you are doing so well and keeping your moral high as well as everybody else’s. Mum is having problems with her computer, she told me to tell you that after Sate 5 (??) the finishing line is in sight. Love you so much and can’t wait to hear your voice. I especially can’t wait to hear about your amazing adventure………I am sure we will be hearing about it for along time to come ;) Love you xxxxxxxxx

Posted On: 11 Jun 2008 09:55 am

Good going so far Ken. One more big effort in the long march tomorrow and then you are almost finished.

Posted On: 11 Jun 2008 09:22 am

Have been trying for ages to get a line out on the computer. Just a quick note to wish you the best of luck for tomorrow....The Big One. Know you can do it. Read that you said someone shoud have their head examined if they thought stage 3 was moderate to difficult. Still you managed to get through it, with a good time. Hopefully you'll be able to get a good nights rest before tomorrows leg. The Finish Line is almost in sight! Love, Gail x

Posted On: 11 Jun 2008 06:40 am

Saw your funny comment on the Stage 3 updates! If you can still make jokes like that then it means you are still sharp and ready for the big Finish Line. Seen lots of pictures of you. Come on Ken! Keep going!

Posted On: 11 Jun 2008 05:31 am

Are you checking your emails? Janette from school has emailed you a couple of times. Congrats on stage 3. You seem to be keeping up a steady pace. I'll have a look on the web to see if I can see any pics of you on stage 3. Just got in from school... I would say I'm exhausted but you probably know the real meaning of that more than I do! Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get home . Miss you more than you know. Gailx

Posted On: 11 Jun 2008 01:52 am

Well done Ken, very steady, keep going. By the time you read this you will be well over half way to the finish. Keep smiling and enjoy it, we are following every move. AB

Posted On: 10 Jun 2008 08:37 am

Ken We have been following your progress with great interest. Congrats, you are doing extremely well coping with the heat and conditions. Gail is giving you tremendous encouragement and we are all thinking of you back home. Go Ken Gobi Go!!

Posted On: 10 Jun 2008 07:32 am

A connection!!!! Saw a pic of you and Peter kinda laughing - so you must be finding the going not too bad. The scenery looks amazing from the pictures so ,for you, it must be fantastic. Looking forward to finding out your time for today's leg. By the way, neither of you looked too bad considering you haven't washed or shaved for a few days. Love always, Gail x

Posted On: 10 Jun 2008 06:28 am

Good on you Ken, all the best! Cheers, Pricey.

Posted On: 10 Jun 2008 06:19 am

Congrats, you are doing really well. You must be really pleased with your time yesterday considering it was really tough and really hot. Looking forward to seeing what your time is for this leg of the race. Again, really proud of you. Love,Gail.

Posted On: 10 Jun 2008 05:51 am

Ken, you and all the boys are amazing. They didnt post the results for a very long time but can see that you are consistent and steady. We are cheering you on every step of the way! Come on Ken!

Posted On: 09 Jun 2008 03:34 pm

Having problems with the computer again hopefully it will be repaired tomorrow. Saw some great pics of you walking stage 2 , you were even smiling. So things must be going ok. Hoping to find out where you came in before going to bed, but the results aren't up yet. Miss you. Gail x

Posted On: 09 Jun 2008 01:09 pm

Ken, Great job on stage 1, hope that you are injury free and enjoying the stroll. Keep up the great work, you are in our thoughts. AB

Posted On: 09 Jun 2008 12:42 pm

Great achievement at stage 1- well done you!! Keep it up! Glenys

Posted On: 09 Jun 2008 03:19 am

Good going! Hope you got a good night's sleep ready for the hard slog today. Really proud of you. Missing being able to talk to you! Gills sends her love. Love always, Gail.x

Posted On: 09 Jun 2008 03:11 am

A great display on your first day! I cant even begin to imagine what it must be like. Hope that you there aren't too many injuries. We are all cheering you on Ken.

Posted On: 08 Jun 2008 09:03 pm

Wow, dad, can’t believe that you are already trekking the Gobi. I just wanted to say how unbelievably proud I am to have you as a dad. You are doing such a wonderful thing for a great charity. After all the trekking round London town we did to find the perfect pair of trainers, poles, thermal blankets…………and it was a lot of “trekking”, I hope the blisters are holding up and you are cosy at night!! I love you loads and loads and when you are finding it tough just think of how much mum and I love you and what a wonderful thing you are doing. Big Kiss and sleep tight. Gills xxxxxxxxxx

Posted On: 08 Jun 2008 03:38 pm

Hi Ken. Keep it up Old man. Wish you were here? It's still pissing down. Alex

Posted On: 08 Jun 2008 01:27 pm

Saw you on the website . Hope you did ok today and that the ruckie chuckies were kind to you . ie not needing too many blister plasters! Saw Wellsted in a video so know he found his way out of Beijing Airport!

Posted On: 08 Jun 2008 09:26 am

ken, enjoy the first day? easy? i saw some photo, but i can't see you. how can i find your photo? sam

Posted On: 07 Jun 2008 03:30 pm

Hi Ken, Hope all's going well? Beware of camels.... An Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman are wandering through the desert, hungry and hallucinating, when they come upon a rotting, dead camel. "Well," said the Englishman, "I support the Liverpool football club, so I'll eat the liver." "I support the Hearts club," said the Scotsman, "so I'll eat the heart." "I support Arsenal," said the Irishman, "but I seem to have lost my appetite." But Ken, from what we hear, your cuisine will be outstanding!! Wishing you well and look forward to hearing all about your adventures, K & S x

Posted On: 06 Jun 2008 06:16 am

if I were you ken I would avoid Michael and Peter - they got lost in Beijing airport when they landed! Enjoy the experience and come back to tell us the tale of the great Gobi Trek. We are all cheering you and the HKG contingency on!

Posted On: 06 Jun 2008 01:51 am

No personalised number plate in the Gobi, Ken?! Liked it, but are really that old?! Good luck!