Participant accounts of phase two and phase three allocations

Thanks!
Thanks for the update again! More great photos... I just wish they were a little bigger! Can't wait to see them properly when you get back. Hannah, Saints lost the first leg 2-1, but it's only half time! Keep thinking of the bike ride during the trek! The trek will be good training for the Race for Life that Jess has entered you into! Love you loads, see you in a few weeks! Andy xxx

Well done Max Taylor-Smith
Great to hear from you and see the latest pictures on the blog. Will keep the remains of the bread sauce for your return and you can fight Elvis for the chicken. Chelsea drew 1 all with Everton roll on the FA cup. Love all in Putney

The Alaskan Pipeline
There's no need to feel like you're going to miss out on The Alaskan Pipeline's comeback gig, Hannah. You may already know that the gig on the 25th May has been cancelled, but I saw Chris this evening and he told me that they might be ready to play with a revised line-up in a couple of months. All together now, "I'm loooooooosing it!!!" Loves ya Hannie.

hello Uncle Trevor
Hello Uncle Trevor, I have almost forgotten what you look like but luckily the photos remind me and Avo made spaghetti with meatballs in your honour the other day. When are you coming home? I hope you will take me to Nams (that's what you say, isn't it?) one day. I hear you are resting now. Is it like your usual way of sleeping in front of the TV at home all weekend? I can't imagine you being really active and outdoors all day, and then dressing up at night. I hope you will do that with me when you are back, love Xavier

hello kerry usher
hiya mate gemba-gemba here. just wanted to say all the girls miss u and we hope u r having a gd time mate!! keep up the good wrk. presentation evening was good shame u wasnt there. carrots got a picture of u and put it on a stick!!!! keep safe mate and keep up the hard wrk see u wen u come back mate love all the girls from footie XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

For Thomas Eriksen
Hiya Thomas - Happy Birthday from all of us in Cape Town. What a different way to spend your birthday - am sure it is one you will never forget! Looking forward to seeing you soon and seeing all your pics. What an awesome experience - wish I were young again! Love Angie, Leif, Jo and Carl

Oh my goodnes, that has gone quickly!!
I can't believe that you are going to be home so soon. We all can't wait to see you and hug you again!!! We all got your letters on the same day, so cool!! Arrived on Barbar's birthday, he was so touched, he rang me to tell me!! Grandma rang to tell me too! All thrilled. I nearly cryed when I read your marathon of a letter! I/we am/are sooooo proud of you, you have achieved so much, I hadn't done all that at 17!!!! And I don't think I have ever had goat!!! Presumably it was a bit like skinning a rabbit?! Just bigger! You are a star and we all love you so much. xoxox Monday after you get back we're off to sort out college and get uniform!! Have had to book an appointment cos you were supposed to have done it all by May 22nd!! Oops said it was a bit difficult as you were in Africa!! They were fine! Well done you clever girl, hope the school project lived up to expectations. Can't wait to see you on Friday, love you sooooo much Mum xxxxxxx Off to barbar's for his birthday, he's started his chemo and is great at the moment, we'll go and see him as soon as you get back xxx Have a good flight home x We'll be waiting!

Kerry - those boots were made for walking....
....... and that is what they have done!!! Hope you and Alpha 6 have had a memorable experience trekking. Well done to you all; a great accomplishment. Can't wait to here all your news. Once again, great accounts and photos, it's been great to read and share them with everyone at home. After the distance you have walked, how tall will you be in the up and coming photos!?! With much love mum and dad. xx :)

Jim Norton: when are you coming home?
Hi Jamie - We're sure you've had a fantastic time. And still more to look forward to. Hope you enjoy your two weeks or so of travelling after Raleigh. Let us know when you're returning - time, airport, flight number. At the moment we have 19 June. Lots of love, Mum and Dad xxx

Hi everyone!!
Hi guys, How weird to be back in the UK, its actually my first day back at work :( I've been thinking about you all loads and wondering what I'm missing!! Its raining here and has been all weekend! Trevor and Brendan - I posted your letters! Nic Nac - I listened to Dans band, they're great :) My photos have come out amazingly and I've printed over 100 off and made frames which I'm sure Dan is thrilled I've hung up around the house (which is lovely by the way!). Can't wait for you to come and visit! Email me when you're in Windhoek! Tom - They lost, maybe Man U aren't so great ;) Luce - Choc Chip Cookie Cake recipe is on its way to you!! Enjoy your last few days, you'll miss it more than you expect!! Bec xx

hello claire smith
hi again you said you would post a comment back sis play the white man noo thts not fair it wasnt easy I have looked at about a million blogs! You missin...............ME!! ha ha. When you home the 11th or the 18th? wb fay your younger sexier sister!! P.S. Eastenders has been brill a forgot to tape it sorry!! But the cheatin scum have still not been rumbled but it was very close!! xxxxxxx

Hi Rosie!
Hi Rosie, hope this finds you well, we are looking forward to seeing you so much, everyone sends their love. We are very proud of you. Can you bring back Nelson - I think he would be good for keeping the magpies at bay in the garden. We will meet you at the airport on 8th. Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Ollie, George and Kerry.

To Alex Fair - Greetings from home!
Hi Alex- it's not long now until you are back in the UK. We're all really looking forward to seeing you again and catching up with your news. You dad is working hard at getting your car through it's MOT. It didn't pass I'm afraid but nothing too major, a new number plate and some new windscreen wiper arms. We had already put a new exhaust on it too. Let me know what food you want me to stock the fridge with - and see you soon! Love mum x

Richard Thomas
Hello, I hope the trek phase went ok and wasn't too exhausting!! I know it is your kind of thing so I'm sure you were great!! I am looking forwards to picking you up soo much now! Tunisia was amazing. My car is a write off (the engine broke again i didn't crash dnt worry!)so i will be picking you up in yours you will be glad to know. I love you so much less than five days untill we can see one another. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

You're back Noo Noo Good
I think today is the day you all arrive back at fieldbase! God I am jealous, I take it back, this work malarky is no fun at all! I got your letter on Sat, it was so nice to hear from you! I emailled your Dan and he emailled back saying how much he misses you (awww!), I think he'll be glad when you can be in touch more often :) Dying to hear how the phases went and what wash up was like, look forward to your emails when you're out and about in Windhoek! Not much news this end, Dan and I are looking at puppies, work is boring and I want to go off and travel the world! Kind of even miss our tent (crazy I know!!). Speak soon, take care love bec xxx

Nicola Harney
Really good to hear your warm sunny self! Dad will be at airport Fri, Louise has exam so i'm on Hudders run, champers in fridge for your return. Polly says beep! Don't worry about camera/photos, it's the lifelong experience and friendships that count (very deep lol!) love you mucho mum x

For Suzie Booze
Guess what - your birthday letter arrived today, in time for Dad's birthday tomorrow, so panic over!! He'll be thrilled to think that admist all that heat and fun, you actually remembered him, so thanks kiddo!! Absolutely can't wait to see you at the airport - I shall probably cry....xxxxxxxxxxxx