Visitor Comments

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# We love you!!!

Hey, my name is Carly Im here in Willis Texas in Mrs. Penny's class I want you to know we check on you and pray for you everyday!! I really hope your having a good time even though its really hard work!! Well please be carful!!! And mabey if you get a chance you could come to our school and tell us about what all you saw and what it was like!! Well e-mail me if you get a chance!! We love you lots!!
Love Always,
Carly McCulloch

By Carly McCulloch on Friday, 26 March - 08:01 pm -0800

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# your such an inspiration

hey,
sup ? im here in my keyboarding class. here in Willis, Texas. were keeping up with you on your expedition. you really rock. keep up the good work. I have faith in you. You can prove the world that anything is possible. we are checking on you everyday. how is it waking up every day in the cold? I couldn't survive! we are going to pray for you, you can do it!!!!!!!!! maybe after you have accomplished your journey, you can come to my school. You can tell us how it was. I wish I could be there to support you and cheer you on. If you have time e-mail me write back. Just remember If you want it, you can do anything you desire.
Lots of love,
from 3rd period keyboarding class.
P.S.
take care.

By Victoria Mendoza on Friday, 26 March - 04:08 pm -0800

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# Wondering

It's 10am Wed, where are you Ben?

By Christy on Wednesday, 24 March - 02:57 pm -0800

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# Good Luck

Just wanted to let you know that I am rooting you on and wish you the best of luck.

By Daniel Phipps on Wednesday, 24 March - 02:42 pm -0800

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# "Shoes???.....You were lucky!!!!....."

".......when I were a lad our Dad used to mek us get up half an hour before we went to bed and walk accross't North Pole in us bare feet......we then had ter walk all't way back and clean out us shoe box what we lived in......and all before breakfast...which consisted of gravel !!!"

By Mark of "The Four Yorkshiremen" on Wednesday, 24 March - 01:13 pm -0800

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# Good thinking

Your fix of the boot may not be pretty indeed. But as long as it works who cares what it looks like, right?
Who's gonna look at it anyway? Keep putting one foot in front of the other, that's how trips are finished. God speed and protect you on this journy.

By Billie on Wednesday, 24 March - 10:26 am -0800

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# Boots and Feet

Hi Ben

I came across this quote from Samuel Becket (Irish Novelist) that I thought was quite apt given the circumstances:

"There's man all over for you, blaming on his boots the fault of his feet."

WHICH ONE ARE YOU?

Regards

Marc

By Marc @ Serco on Wednesday, 24 March - 09:35 am -0800

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# Good Job!

I think what you've done so far is remarkable and we all here wish you well. Our prayers are with you.

By Kathy on Wednesday, 24 March - 08:14 am -0800

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# Millet Ski Boots

Thank goodness for your being able to fix that boot. Sure does not say much for the maker.
Hope your other equipment holds up better.
Keep on truckin.
95 in Vegas today.
Bill

By Bill Caddoo on Wednesday, 24 March - 07:42 am -0800

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# Handy Dandy!

You never cease to amaze me but you're knocking those guardian angels down something horrible! It's O.K., I have requested back-ups and they're on their way!

Ski on, Ben, ski on - God's cheering you on too - right here with the rest of us!

By Debi on Wednesday, 24 March - 06:22 am -0800

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# fixer upper around here is duct tape

Ben:
The big fixer upper around here is duct tape--it is good you are industrious! Boy that super-glue must be great stuff.

It is wonderful the weather has improved. My best wishes and prayers for good travel tomorrow.

Cissy,
Texas

By Cissy on Wednesday, 24 March - 04:29 am -0800

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# Go Ben

Good show I say ol man. Fixing a major piece of gear with tape and borrowed metal is nothing short of amazing. I will be in England next week. Hope I can follow your journey from over there. You are still in my daily prayers for safety and well being. Stay warm. victor

By victor young on Wednesday, 24 March - 03:46 am -0800

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# Quote from IF 3/22

Ben You attitude of applying your trip to things in life is what people need to see. Will help to identify with you. What we think only those with courage enough to do what you are doing have, is really what each of us needs each day: the determination to go on in spite of obstacles. Still praying for you. Trav

By Travis Simpson on Wednesday, 24 March - 02:20 am -0800

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# Compilation of Ben Quotes...

Hi, Ben
You have taken ad hoc engineering to a new level! Truly defining, determination is the mother of invention, superb results. Rock on. Here's a compilation of quotes mined from your recent dispatches -

“Like skiing through glue…” from Aarrrggghh!
“I said I'd explain time zones, so here goes.” from Sun Dog
“Every minute of today was back breaking work…” from Crawling North
“What I'm eating. Lots is the short answer…” from Rubble Trouble
“I opened it up with my Leatherman…” from I am So Proud
“The Royal Marines have a great expression…” from Tent Moose
“I'd be laughing...” from It Worked

All the best from a fan at Ben Watch.
-Scot
San Luis Obispo, Ca.

By Scot Morrison on Wednesday, 24 March - 01:28 am -0800

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# your trip

well, living in vermont, I thought was the coldest ever, even as I write this it is snowing out and is 28degrees, wind blowning, and it's march 23, but as we work each day out side with the elements, we always have our warm homes to rest in at night, I wish you well my friend, Gods strength, and speed, ellie taft/ vermont

By ellie taft on Wednesday, 24 March - 01:02 am -0800

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# That's the way! Good going

Once again you are resourceful and ingenious! Hopefully your repair job will work well and your journey will be safe. God bless you!

By cateye on Tuesday, 23 March - 10:11 pm -0800

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# A unique and inspiring adventurer

Hi Ben
as part of the project team in Serco I have had many occasions in the last few weeks to talk about your adventure to different people. Each time I do it I find myself getting more and more passionate about your personal determination. Today I described this again to my Children's head teacher and felt really proud to be part of the team, if only in a small way. I am just about addicted to logging in each day and seeing how you've overcome your latest challenge. I have never met a true adventurer before and don't imagine I will again but it is an experience that has made me think about how I can make a difference to my work colleagues and my family. You really are a unique and inspiring person. See you in Canada, Marc !!!!!!!!!

By Marc at Serco on Tuesday, 23 March - 09:45 pm -0800

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# Great Job on the shoe!!

You are an inspiration to all of us, your drive and continuing effort to forge ahead how you make repairs and changes as needed are amazing. We are watching, supporting and feel free to make a left turn and head south to visit us in FLorida!!

By Sarah @ serco seminole county florida on Tuesday, 23 March - 08:18 pm -0800

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# Keep the Spirit!

I work with 7-8 graders in Orangevale, California, USA. We have been communicating w/ Wave Vidmar. I wanted to try to find info on the rest of you. We hope you a safe journey.

By Mrs. Westlake on Tuesday, 23 March - 06:49 pm -0800

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# The shoe

Oh no!

What happened to the shoe ben. I have to say you are good at fixing things, you've all ready have fixed the charger the shoe what next

Love Alfie(Aged9)

By Alfie(Agd9) on Tuesday, 23 March - 05:41 pm -0800

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# Thank Goodness

This time we have to say thank-goodness you're better at sewing than our mum (it was dad we mentioned last time after you'd mended your IPAQ!) - we still have school shirts we can't wear cos mum hasn't sewn missing buttons on!!!
We went on a school outing today - and somebody had hidden Haribos in our rucksack - so we were happy too!
Last night we asked for a hot water bottle in bed - it had been several hours since we'dn read your dispatch - our mum just looked at us and asked why (it got down to 3degrees!) and said she knew one person who would probably need and ebjoy it!!!!!
Lots of luck and strength for your journey. we've used some of your photos for screen savers on our computers - they're COOL.
Alexander and Thomas

By Jessica on Tuesday, 23 March - 04:51 pm -0800

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# Yeah, Ben!! Keep pushing!!

Have you ever heard of MacGyver, Ben?? It was a popular, yet cooky, tv program here in the US back in the day. I like to call what you did with your iPAQ and boot... MacGyvering it!! Good work, lad! Keep pushing!
Any Polar Bear sightings??

By Dan Lovato (Wash.DC) on Tuesday, 23 March - 04:01 pm -0800

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# No problemo

No problem we could drive most of the way and then walk in dedication to Ben! I don't drink though so I wouldn't be able to share the bubbly!

By Christy on Tuesday, 23 March - 03:38 pm -0800

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# Biggest Huevos in North America..!!!

iPAQ and NOW boot repair....I see a small fix it shop in your future...Ben..it's thing's like these that make the adventure a best selling book later in life...Keep your toes warm and your sprits high...we think about you all the time...steve/ (son) tristen

By Steve/Tristen Lippert on Tuesday, 23 March - 03:32 pm -0800

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# Jelly Babies !

How was your boot at the end of the day?
We think we know who sneaked the jelly babies in your breakfast, it was your girlfriend!! We hope you enjoyed them.
We hope you have a safe journey, we will read your news every day.
Tiger Class

By Tiger Class on Tuesday, 23 March - 03:18 pm -0800

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# Canada or Bust

Hi Christy,

You would have to drive most of the way, as I live in Pennsylvania. You could pick me up on the way!

By Bob on Tuesday, 23 March - 02:41 pm -0800

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# Good for you...

Excellent repair job. 'Course you would have to be the resourceful type or you wouldn't be where you are in the first place. I pray that all your problems are repair-able! Take care of those feet!

By Karen Tynes on Tuesday, 23 March - 02:40 pm -0800

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# HEY BOB,

You have a good idea, that would be a great adventure for the kids too, the only problem is I would want to drive! So the timing would have to be almost perfect!

By Christy on Tuesday, 23 March - 02:38 pm -0800

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# Resourceful

Ben,

I think I'll throw out my tool kit and just buy myself some good tape. Good job on the repair. You continue to amaze me with your ability to overcome all of these obstacles. At least the weather seems to have been more cooperative for you today. I went for a walk yesterday afternoon- strong winds with wind chill in the 20 degree F range- I thought that was tough. I still can't comprehend what you must be going through! Best thoughts sent your way for continued progess and better luck with your equipment. From reading all of the messages sent to you, I bet there are a bunch of Ben fans who would love to go to Canada to greet you as you end your journey. You have become a celebrity!

By Bob on Tuesday, 23 March - 02:32 pm -0800

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# Fix or Repair Daily....

Super Glue, amazing stuff, we use it in cold it cracks and breaks again. You should surely be the commerical for super glue. "-41 and holds" Well based on your stats you have only 840NM to go, and have you in was a feat trying to equal that into miles! I did it though, after some assistance! Not that far at all. I told the kids about winning and they were so excited they even asked since you were there if you could stop by and see Santa, I had to explain to them that you were on the other side of the North Pole, not his side, that was off limits to visitors, besides they are working. They can't wait to get mail from you, they thought you were mailing it last night! Boy to be a kid again. Life's little expectancies!!!!!! Well I am glad to see you are functioning and doing well. How is your girlfriend? On the second day you were missing her like crazy, how about now. Going insane to see her? I bet! We wish you well, and many warm wishes again. Prayers too. "now I lay me down to sleep I pray the lord my sould to keep, keep me blessed thrue da nite, keep me in his blessed sight, amen. My kids say that one. LOL\
christy

By Christy on Tuesday, 23 March - 02:27 pm -0800