Everest Marathon

[mudskimmer]

Some of you are probably aware that 'young 'un' (Louise) and 'owd 'un' (me), are doing the Everest marathon. This is a competitive race, and we fund our own trip to take part - BUT for this one time only, we will be raising money for charity - the Everest Marathon Fund. http://www.everestmarathon.org.uk/
To make parting with your money easier - you can donate on line at our webpage http://www.justgiving.com/KathandLouise


For those of you who prefer to donate to a local charity, I have nominated the East Cheshire Hospice, but will collect seperately for that.

Greg the Gardener is also joining us as the 'official photographer', so should have some good piccies.

[phil cheek]

Mudskimmer,
Serious snoring alert.
My mate Ed Watson is doing it again(this time with his daughter for company).
Ensure your tent is as far from his as poss.
You have been warned!

Phil

[mudskimmer]

Oh I dunno, I think we can put up a good snoring contest - especially at altitude !

[mudskimmer]

I believe Ed's daughter is just 17 years old. Highly commendable, but am I mistaken in thinking that runners should be 18 years old to enter a marathon?
Have the rules changed?
Becky ran her first at just 18 - she was the youngest runner in the London marathon that year.

[phil cheek]

I`m sure young Anna would be delighted to be only 17,but as she`s just back from Iraq & is an army Captain i don`t think so!!!
Ed tells me he was speaking to Diana this week & the race is oversubscribed.She`s already turned down a dozen or more applications

Phil

[mudskimmer]

There are obviously several dads & daughter teams this year then.

[phil cheek]

That`s serious parental bonding...Greg & Becky next year maybe ?

Phil

[mudskimmer]

www.justgiving.com/kathandlouise - we have raised just over £1100 so far in on-line and off-line donations.
Thanks to those of you that have already donated, and get your hands out of your pockets those who haven't.

For the more observant of you - the money goes to the same charity that Mark and Spyke are supporting.

[mudskimmer]

We go in 2 weeks - so come on part with some of your dosh !
www.justgiving.com/kathand louise

PS: has anyone heard from Mark et al.? They are back in two weeks on the 13th.

[mudskimmer]

Many Thanks Warren for your generousity.

[mudskimmer]

Many Thanks Colin

[mudskimmer]

Does anyone have a 4/5 season sleeping bag that I can borrow?
We have one - but don't really want to buy another.

Ta in anticipation.

[mudskimmer]

See www.sleepmonsters.com for our pre-race report.

There will be regular updates technology permitting.

[phil cheek]

Have a great time girls & look after Ed & Anna for me.

Phil

[Julian Brown]

No doubt most of you are keeping up with this on the web - I think the big day's tomorrow - good luck all !!!!

http://www.sleepmonsters.com/racereport ... ce_id=3429

http://www.sleepmonsters.com/racereport ... ce_id=3429