Visitor Comments

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# o

are the poiar bears scary if you seen one

By little slop on Thursday, 15 April - 03:23 pm -0700

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# keep going

dear ben,
your doing great! keep going. my dad and i are very excited for you.

By shayna glassberg on Tuesday, 6 April - 09:09 pm -0700

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# Inspirational!

Dear Ben, Iread your report everyday from my desk at work and am transported a million miles away into an unknown world of adventure, endurance and the truly incredible. Is it possible for anyone to become an explorer or do you think it's a unique intrinsic quality one is born with?
Good luck with the remainder of your trip -you're a real inspiration!

By sophie mitchell on Monday, 5 April - 02:21 pm -0700

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# A Joke!

Ben...

Q: What's white, furry, rides a walrus, and knocks a ball around the ice?
A: A polo bear!

Keep goin' bro!

-Paul

By Paul on Saturday, 3 April - 03:52 pm -0800

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# Happy Days!

Our school had a vist from Robert Smith and he was really interesting. I hope you survive! Good luck ! fingers crossed. From Daniel Bryan (age 8.)

By Daniel Bryan on Saturday, 3 April - 02:52 pm -0800

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# They Don't come better than You

Ben

what you have set yourself places you in the register of bravery and committment. against all odds we all willing you on. continue with the Serco ski steps and be proud of your achievements.

regards

Ron
WSM Shorncliffe - Kent Group

By Ron Moore on Friday, 2 April - 02:38 pm -0800

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# Ben

Your an Inspiration to us all, keep on skiing.

By terry on Friday, 2 April - 02:13 pm -0800

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# Best wishes from Romania!

Dear Ben,
I saw that you have some difficulties. Have you a skyboots reserv? I am permanently near you and your great efforts.
I expect only good news from you, in your try accross the Arctic Ocean.
Best regards!
Teodor Negoita, Director of the Romanian Polar Researh Institute

By Teodor Negoita on Friday, 2 April - 02:12 pm -0800

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# Skiing - it's the only way to travel

Hi Ben

Well, I thought I'd done some pretty amusing things in my time [including climbing Mont Blanc, descending the world's 2nd deepest pothole, walking the Pennine Way and cycling Land's End to John o'Groats (return)] but you're in a different league. I'd happily lend you my bicycle but I need it for getting to work. Besides, I know from experience that skiing beats all other modes of travel.

Are you having fun? If so, stick with it. If not, it's time you did, so get on those skis and have some. I hope we can meet some time but you're going to have to come here; I refuse to join you up there [mainly because you want to be solo].

Regards
Robert Kletz

By Robert Kletz on Friday, 2 April - 01:56 pm -0800

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# Easter Magic

Hi Ben
This is our last day at school before Easter. So we won't all be able to read your messages for 2 weeks.
Good luck, hope you have a safe journey. We wonder if anyone has tucked an Easter egg in you food supplies? If you meet any polar bears don't let them eat your Easter egg!!
And watch out for the North Pole Easter Bunny.
Bye for now
Tiger Class (age 6-7 yrs)
Ggggrrrrr

By Tiger Class on Friday, 2 April - 12:13 pm -0800

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# HELLO BEN

A BIG HELLO FROM SERCO DEFENCE & AEROSPACE AT
RAF HENLOW - WSM

HANG IN THERE BEN, WE ALL THINK YOU VERY BRAVE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!

By ZOE SHANKS on Friday, 2 April - 11:04 am -0800

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# Speed matters!

Hi Ben, glad to see that not having a car hasn't changed your attitude.
Sorry not to have left a message for a couple of days, normal problems of life.
Work is coming on with my boat, with a bit of luck it should be finished before your trip is over. How do I get to Canada? West coast of Scotland - Iceland - Greenland then find a pub. Got any cash on you for a pint?
Watch out for the speed cameras......
Ken. (Superflid)

By Ken Powell on Friday, 2 April - 10:46 am -0800

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# WOW

Hi Ben
I am from Serco D&A in Plymouth and have only recently become aware of your challenge. I am amazed at your commitment, courage and ability to read a compass! Last year myself and six other girls decided to join the Navy on a trek across Dartmoor on a 5mile easy route. Seven hours later they had sent out a search party for us, we had gone in the opposite direction to start, realised our error one hour later, after adjusting our direction we then missed a turning and ended up at Burrator. We all fell down ditches, into streams and were finally escorted back to base (the Plume and Feather Pub at Princetown) with gorse bushes in our hair, wet feet and mud covered. We were the last team and got fair bit of ribbing over the incident!! Keep with it, I will definately keep track of your progress and wish you lots of luck. Stevie xx

By Stevie Murphy (female) on Friday, 2 April - 09:31 am -0800

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# Excellent Job Today

Way to stick to it today Ben. Even with the damn Ice. Eight miles is excellent. On top of that you had to get out of the rubble/ice/snow dead end.

I'm assuming Nappy Rash is somewhere delicate, so I'm not going to ask. When I was in the Army; for hot spots on feet, ankles, heels, etc. we would tape a layer of duct tape (100 MPH Tape) over the sore spot. Worked great as long as it's taken care of before you blister and realize it's only a temporary fix.

Duct tape works great on worts to, believe it or not. Just wrap some tightly over and leave for 3-4 days, remove and re-apply, do this 4-5 times and it'll cure the wart. Better than any medical cure. You know, LOL just in case you catch any arctic worts.

Gut it out. We expect 8 1/2 NM tomorrow. LOL

DB

By Paul Christian on Friday, 2 April - 05:23 am -0800

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# Motor On

Hi, Ben
Stellar-terrific work today, indeed, motoring through car-sized rubble, dude! Wanted to share this with you -

"Sow an action and you reap a habit; Sow a habit and you reap a character; Sow a character and you reap a destiny." - William James

The force is with you, Jedi!
Best,
-Scot
San Luis Obispo, Ca.

By Scot Morrison on Friday, 2 April - 02:30 am -0800

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# Cheers!

Ben,

It's so good to hear that you had such a good day and thanks so much for your describing the conditions - it helps "us" experience the adventure with you.

Can't help but wonder how your supplies are holding up (food, etc.) and you didn't mention the boot repair so I'm assuming that all is well...

Hope you have another great day tomorrow - ski on!

We are all still with you!

By Debi on Friday, 2 April - 12:07 am -0800

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# Commitment

HI Ben

Anything in life worth getting is something worth giving total commitment to. We all do it but clearly not to the extremes you test yourself. Our comitment to your goals in Serco is total and we are all pulling for you everyday. I think you now need to make that rash decision and go for the underwear change you planned. I checked the project schedule and we can accomodate the lost time for an extra pit stop change.

It has been a great experience so far working with you , Tony and the team. Tony should be congratulated also on being a great project manager and friend to you.

Finally, it is a shame that the internet allows for people to be critical and annonymous. These people should be brave enough to show themselves.

Keep pushing on.

Regards

Marc

By Marc at Serco on Thursday, 1 April - 08:59 pm -0800

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# Any polar bear?

Hi Ben, it's me Giulia from Italy! I'm going to tell all my school friends about your expedition and show them how to follow it on the Web. So they can get to know you, too. I know you can make it! Just hold on! Don't play jokes on any polar bear!!!! Otherwise....... ! Have you seen any? I like them a lot but I prefer horses.
Love, Giulia xxx

By Giulia on Thursday, 1 April - 08:39 pm -0800

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# Wishes for many pans. . .

. . .seems to be working, so here I go, wishing you many more pans.

You are doing extreemly well Ben, we are all so proud of you; wow, such a strange, unpredictable day.

With the experience you are getting, I'll bet you could write a variety of books from true story to scary ones. Do you have some writing equipment so you can be creative and explicit in your descriptions and feelings? That way you will bring back that point of each intense feeling from your memory for writing material? Perhaps, even just a few KEY words with a date?

Anyway, looks like the intense vision for many pans is working. . .let’s all work together and visualize those pans.

Many Pans To You Ben
Cissy,
Texas

By Cissy on Thursday, 1 April - 07:54 pm -0800

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# Hopefully ,

Changing your underwear will help your rash.That is a sore spot.I have been with you from the beginning and I keep my grandchildren up to date.Your pictures are wonderful.We get to see just what gets in your way .I was interested about your wet or is it dry suit.What a lot of water you crossed .Thoughts and prays for your safety .Gloria.

By Gloria on Thursday, 1 April - 07:41 pm -0800

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# Need for Speed or Cheese

Hi Ben,

Pardon the comparison, but your story today made me picture the mouse in the maze that has to keep trying to find the correct path to the cheese! Just keep thinking- Canada is your cheese. (although the beer is good too!)

By Bob on Thursday, 1 April - 07:29 pm -0800

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# Happy April Fool's Day!!

Sounds like another adventurous day at the office! Glad you made it through that horrendous rubble to find you kicked 8 nm!! Right on, my man! Way to go! Your mantra obviously holds true...keep up your great spirits!

With you every single day,

Nikki

By Nikki on Thursday, 1 April - 07:24 pm -0800

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# Pride and committment

The commitment you have shown and the challenges you set for yourself are inspirational. The human sprirt shall suceed, just like it did during the recovery of 9/11. I am a member of the NYPD and our prayers and hearts are with you.

By Lou V. on Thursday, 1 April - 07:12 pm -0800

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# Go man go!!!

What a fantastic trip you are on. The way you talk about it makes me feel like i'm there. All i can say is keep going man we are with you every step of the way.

Cheers.

By KevinnSpiers on Thursday, 1 April - 06:17 pm -0800

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# An Inspiration for us all

Ben, You are doing things that most of us could only dream of, much less actually have the will and strength to do. Most of us watching for your daily messages know that you have other things to contend with than answering every question that comes in ~ and the majority are just happy to read your newest dispatch! Keep your spirits high, feet dry, and control of the nappy rash :) ! Good Luck ~ God Speed ~ and Be Safe

By Michelle from Va. Beach, VA on Thursday, 1 April - 06:03 pm -0800

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# Incredible

My buddy told me about this site and I am blown away by your spirit. Keep on pushing out the miles and you will get to Canada. I believe in you!

By Expedition Team on Thursday, 1 April - 05:50 pm -0800

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# You did find a way

I am addicted a bit to your adventure. You said today you had to back track a bit to get out of a dead end and this was counter to your pack mantra - 'there's always a way'. I think you succeeded in staying true to your mantra. There was a way and you accepted it and did it.
Trouble comes when there is a refusal to accept the 'way' because it doesn't seem to fit what we want.
I hope you are successful in your adventure.

By John Smiley on Thursday, 1 April - 05:47 pm -0800

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# Go for it

I think you're really great, keep on pushing forward, you know you are the Man!

By Janey on Thursday, 1 April - 05:46 pm -0800

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# I had to laugh

when I read about your "nappy rash." That is too funny, although I'm sure it's not funny to you. Here you are in such a dangerous situation and you have that annoying problem. Who would think?!

As for the people who post here asking questions, it's not at all realistic to expect Ben to answer all of them. He's rather busy trying to survive in the Arctic and accomplish what hasn't yet been accomplished by a single soul. We should consider ourselves fortunate that he is able to post a daily message, which lets us know he's okay, and that's what's most important.

By Gwen on Thursday, 1 April - 05:46 pm -0800

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# Answers

Ben,
There have been a lot of questions on this site about your plans, how much food and fuel you have, whether you are still planning to go unsupported, whether you are travelling with Wave etc. These are material issues which have a profound impact on what you are doing or claiming you are doing and it is dissappointing that you have not answered these questions.
What is the situation?

By Anon on Thursday, 1 April - 05:20 pm -0800

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# BEN -

You must be getting psyched now, your words are getting quicker....i have work to do talk later.

Ia m with you though.
christy

By Christy on Thursday, 1 April - 04:48 pm -0800

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# Boot issues ?

how s the boot repair holding up ???!!!
Keep going dude !!! awesome work !!

By Patriiick on Thursday, 1 April - 04:36 pm -0800

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# aaaaauuuuuugggggghhhhh dude

i cant believe u. your crazy going out in the artic man. thats totally outrageous. but what your doing is kind of awesome.

By dude on Thursday, 1 April - 04:24 pm -0800

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# love2uben

hi Ben and i'am Albana Cosaj.You are like the bravest person i could have ever meet. Have you ever wanted to do this as a child? Your my admire! WHEN YOU COME BACK I hope you come to visit my school at at P.s.238. love

By Albana cosaj on Thursday, 1 April - 04:23 pm -0800

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# dd

Glad u r tring to do this IKeep up the good work.be careful we r all waiting.and good luck to you. I know you will be so happy when go
home to warm home.( I know I would).My class is rotting for u. send
some E-mails and pictres when u can.E-mail address is above.Thank you Good luck.I wish I was with u.

By (nick name) piya shaha on Thursday, 1 April - 04:22 pm -0800

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# braveman

have great time doing your work dude

By steven on Thursday, 1 April - 04:22 pm -0800

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# HOW ARE YOU DOING BEN DID YOU SEE POLAR BEAR

I AM SEARCHING AND FOUND SOMETHING ABOUT YOU

By Rini on Thursday, 1 April - 04:21 pm -0800

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# good work

good job but remember that you are not there yet do the arctic ben,do the arctic.but one question
.are you a daredevil.my name is devin and i think your the best unlike nana.

By dude on Thursday, 1 April - 04:20 pm -0800

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# good luck

hey ben i know i am onley11 years old i am very intarested in what you are doing i am very proud of you GOOD LUCK


LOVE
PAULA FLYANGOLTS


P.S.:HAVE FUN********

By paula on Thursday, 1 April - 04:20 pm -0800

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# You can do it ben

You have to hang in there Ben!Im from ps 238.This is a cool job.When you get there update this sight.Email me backif you can.GOODLUCK!

By AngelRodriguez on Thursday, 1 April - 04:19 pm -0800

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# to ben

keep up the hard work we will alway be with you

By carlos garzon on Thursday, 1 April - 04:15 pm -0800