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# Bravo!!!!!!!

Bravo Ben!!! Congratulations from Giulia, the italian little girl who has been following your story since the first day. You've gone a long way and proved that anything you want to do in life, you can do it. Volere e' potere!
Have fun coming back. Love from Giulia xxxxxx

By Giulia on Tuesday, 11 May - 08:24 pm -0700

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# You there yet?

Not that I expect you to answer my question, but we're all eagerly anticipating your next dispatch!

By Gwen on Tuesday, 11 May - 05:06 pm -0700

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# THE POLE

You should have reached and\or passed the Pole by now!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Waiting for your dispatch anxiously!!!
TAKE CARE AND KEEP GOING!

By tete on Tuesday, 11 May - 05:02 pm -0700

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# Congratumalations!!!

...to Tony on becoming a slightly older bugger and to Ben for hopefully reaching the pole by now! Will you be scussing the downhill bit??

By Dan Spong on Tuesday, 11 May - 04:17 pm -0700

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# We are SOOO looking forward to today's dispatch!

Hiya Ben!

I've just noticed that I've been working a month longer than you've been on the planet! And all I've done is walked up the Old Man of Consiston. There must be countless thousands whose pespective on life has been, & is being altered by your acheivement. I willl be having a beer tonight in your honour whilst doing the ironing. And believe me, there shall be much cheering when I read out your dispatch to the family!!!!!! I'm proud to have met you!

By Adrian on Tuesday, 11 May - 03:33 pm -0700

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# Way to go Ben !

Congrats on reaching your goal. I can only imagine the feelings you are having as you near the pole. Take all the time you need at the pole to soak it in and reflect on your remarkable journey. I will hoist a pint tonight in your honor as i look to the north.
Enjoy this day.

From Canadian Fan

By KevinnSpiers on Tuesday, 11 May - 02:01 pm -0700

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# Will leave the front door unlocked

Can't wait to see you again! Hope you changed that underwear!!!!

-Santa-

By Santa, North Pole on Tuesday, 11 May - 01:39 pm -0700

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# Blow the wind southerly

When you get to the pole, how are you going to describe the wind directioin as all wind will be from the south? will an easterly be from your left when you're facing down the zero degree longitude line?, westerly from your right? etc.

Stay safe

By bill on Tuesday, 11 May - 01:14 pm -0700

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# Ready, Steady, SKI !!!

Ben, well done on your progress so far. The weather has been shocking here but compared to where you are what are we complaining about ?. Ted's got some PH flags on order so it would have been great for you to hoist one of those when you reach the pole. You are an inspiration to us all.
You are more than welcome to come to one of our Surrey curry nights on your return.
Keep safe.
Karen

By MRS_T on Tuesday, 11 May - 12:22 pm -0700

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# HIO!!!

Hello ben from all 8PAT and all of DANES HILL SCHOOL!!! GOOD LUCK AND WELL DONE!!!

From all 8PAT

By 8PAT!!! on Tuesday, 11 May - 10:05 am -0700

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# how is it

hi
well done so far and good luck for the rest

bi and good luck again

p.s if you meet santa tell him he's late

By jack on Tuesday, 11 May - 10:03 am -0700

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# Well Done Ben!

Hi Ben,
I am a pupil in Year 8 at Danes hill school who you spoke to before your exbedition. I would like to say well done to you and I hope you are having a great time out there. Say hi to Santa for me. Have u come across any polar bears yet, or any other animals? well done again.
Good luck for the rest of your exbedition and your getting to the north pole. Your nearly there.
From Charltte

By Charlotte on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:59 am -0700

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# How are You?

dear ben,
well done on your achievement so far, how is the north pole? Bumped into santa recently??? good luck on the remainder of your journey and i will check up on your progress soon. GOOD LUCK once again!!
From Cecilia Kristiansen x x x

By Cecilia on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:58 am -0700

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# alex

Hello Artic-man,

Well done so far and good luck

By Alex on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:55 am -0700

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# Congrats are in order!!!!

Hi Ben,
Well Done !! I hope your having a cool time. Once you come back you can chill, though I don't think you'll want to. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Say hi to the polar bears!!

By Olivia Manley on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:55 am -0700

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# congratulations

hi ya,
its kate from danes hill school. thanks for doing the talk for our school it was really interesting. i hope your journey has gone well and that you think you have successfully achieved your goal. i hope you didnt get too cold and had a fantastic experience and saw some amazing sites and wildlife. what was your scariest moment because you must have had some terrifying experiences at some points when you're on your own.
well done and good luck in any future expeditions xxx

By kate on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:54 am -0700

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# Hello, wel done

hello,
it's Heilin from Danes Hill. How has the expedition been? Has everything gone well? I hope it was worth doing and that you have achieved what you set out to do. Did you see a polar bear because they are my fav animals (your'e really lucky). In the future i would like to go there because i want to see a polar bear up front and close.

Good luck for the future!!!
Bye, bye

By Heilin-Anne on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:54 am -0700

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# hello

i am a pupil at Danes Hill in Year 8 who has recently been following where you are and where you are going. i am just wondering how your adventure is going and i just want to say congratulations for getting this far with your journey. i hope that the rest of your journey goes well and i hope you don't get to cold!
say hello to the elves, Santa and Mrs Claus while you are up there!!!! From Jenny

By Jenny Zinser on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:53 am -0700

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# wow!

Ben,
good luck for the rest of the journey. you have got so far. l think it is amazing what you are doing and i think you may be right to say any one can have a dream but it takes more than skill and bravery to actually achieve that goal so well done.
from Meghann Murdock x

By Meghann Murdock on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:52 am -0700

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# hey

how is it going up there in the great north.I am a pupil at danes hill school and have been following your progress with interest. Say hi to Santa for me and all his little elves.tell him his cookies and milk are on the way! Good luck with your journey and hope that it all goes well.

By Clare Jenner on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:50 am -0700

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# Good luck and hello!

Hello!!
its carina in yr8 8 from danes hill, a school where you came before your trip and we have been watching you do it lots of the time!! good luck with your excursion today and im glad you are reaching the NORTH POLE (which still amazes me) safely!! say high to santa and all the elves for 8PAT and we hope you return safely

good luck
from Carina age 12 danes hill school

By 8PAT!!! on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:50 am -0700

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# Howdy doody!!

How is it going? i hope you come back to our school sometime and give us a talk on how it all went. i hope you are not to cold and you have seen a polar bear already. say hi to rudolph and the others for me in santa's den. see you when you are back in England. good luck from Fabienne Cheung

By Fabienne Cheung on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:50 am -0700

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# hi

I am At Danes Hill, HI HI HI HI HI

By rebecca vos on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:49 am -0700

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# is it cold?

Ben,
good luck on your final few days. i think it's amazing what you have achieved. i wouldn't last a day out there let alone 3+ months! i hope you are successful and that you can re-aclimatize to the english weather,
Jannick

By Jannick O'Meara on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:49 am -0700

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# Today's the Day

Hi Ben,
Congrats in advance. 'Look Ma - Top of the World'.
David @ PTC

By David Butler on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:47 am -0700

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# Pole man

Nothing to do with the dancing, but you are almost there. Well done. Stef - stop whinging - we can't all be sunnying ourselves in LA ;)

By simon on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:22 am -0700

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# Keep On On

Hi Ben,

Well a short note today, as enough has already been said, Happy Birthday Tony, and WELL DONE BEN.

I have a special day tommorrow, however not as special as yours, my drink is on ice, but I have to go and buy some (ice that is), have another GREAT day, best wishes and prayers for you all, what a team.

By Peter Goddard on Tuesday, 11 May - 08:59 am -0700

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# Pole Position

Here's hoping you have a clear run through to the pole today. Like so many of us, I've been watching your progress daily and always great to hear your musings. Is it too early to ask how you'll celebrate when you get to the Pole? I guess you don't get much time there as drift alone will mean it's difficult to stay in place, but no doubt a quick phone call, an energy bar and on with progress to Canada... go Ben, go! Have a speedy homeward leg.

PS Tan lines and beard look great!!!

MC (fellow PHer)

By John on Tuesday, 11 May - 08:41 am -0700

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# Hi Ben

I have been following you expedition from the get go..it has been a most fantastic voyage!, if only in my minds eye. My husband asks me most every day.."So how is your friend Ben doing?" And though I have never laid eyes on you, yes I think of you as a friend, as you have shared so much of yourself with all of us that are following you and your adventure!

I hope that you realize how much of an impact that you have made on the lives of the rest of the world that is checking in on you everyday!!

I have the champagne on ice, and am ready to pop the cork tomorrow!! LOL!!!

Gods speed! Ayn

By AYN on Tuesday, 11 May - 07:07 am -0700

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# Great Day!

Happy Birthday to Tony! You are a great team! I'm so excited about your being at the North Pole tomorrow. Thanks for taking all of us along! I'm looking forward to tomorrow's dispatch. Amazing! Melba from Texas

By Melba on Tuesday, 11 May - 05:56 am -0700

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# NOT AGAIN!!!

Oh well, I suppose you are going to go and break yet ANOTHER World Record in a few hours aren't you. Such is life!

By STEF on Tuesday, 11 May - 04:36 am -0700

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# Happy Birthday Tony

Hi, Ben
A Happy Birthday to Tony from California's central coast or, the coast with the most, our fantastic West Coast. Wishing you all the best, that many more follow, and success follows each step throughout your lifetime. Likewise, thank you for your amazing logistically contribution, to Ben's quest! Our gallant explorer is so near the pole, that his blinking red light, now overwhelms the target! All the best, to each and everyone, who has made thus far, everything possible. Happy Birthday to Tony - from The Ben Saunder's Arctic Expedition Posting Pack.
And Many More,
-Scot

By Scot Morrison on Tuesday, 11 May - 12:46 am -0700

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# ..and a final birthday wish before it's "tomorrow"

Happy birthday, Tony, and congratulations, Ben. Tony's number may have just gone up by one, but tomorrow your numbers [of latitiude, that is], Ben, should start going down.... may they go down fast.

Good to have met you at another drinks [and curry] session in Putney a few months back. Seem to remember it was raining then, and it's been raining quite a lot here since.

James - from Putney

By James Dixon on Monday, 10 May - 11:58 pm -0700

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# Perfect

It's such a perfect day I want to spend it with you....forgot who wrote it but lots of famous singers starred in it......
You know the one Ben?

Going club meer TVRCC Tomorrow in Cheshire.
Will mak sure we all raise our glasses to your sucess so far.

Don't be too jealous we shall be driving our beasts so it wont be beer,it will be Coke Lemonade and Kaliber(blatant advertising)Come on Mr guinness sponser Ben for next time!!..

Keep Yomping !!!!!!!!

Jessie

By jessie on Monday, 10 May - 10:14 pm -0700

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# Can't wait - will you sleep?

It is so exciting will put your site online tomorrow for my cubs to visit the north pole with you. We are planning for expeditions (shhhh don't tell them its a day ramble in the country, but its a start)
Take care and enjoy tomorrow, revel in it and pat yourself on the back.
Love and hugs Jane and Yorkshire co

By Jane Pike on Monday, 10 May - 09:40 pm -0700

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# Go Ben!

Almost there, then it's downhill all the way to Canada!
Just watch out for ice sliding up behind you on those steep slopes.....
I'll be having a beer for you tomorrow, maybe even two.

Ken. (Superflid)

By Ken Powell on Monday, 10 May - 09:22 pm -0700

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# Wonderful!

We shall have the site up all day tomorrow at Danes Hill. Hope the weather stays so good. When you get to the Pole I suppose you will want to drift south!!!!! Wierd!!!
Well done!!!!
Helen and 3 HHH

By Helen Hereward on Monday, 10 May - 08:21 pm -0700

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# I will be checking the site often!

Ben: Good for you. My best thoughts and prayers go with you--say hi from all of us!

Many Pans
Cissy,
Texas

By Cissy on Monday, 10 May - 08:10 pm -0700

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# Best Wishes Tony.

its wonderful to have a true friend like you are to Ben.Half a day to go and then Welcome to Canada Ben you must have some special thoughts when you reach there ,I know I will have tears of joy along with everyone else.We are expecting alot of snow coming from Montana into Saskatchewan late to -night .Very happy for your good weather .God Speed. Gloria.

By Gloria on Monday, 10 May - 07:54 pm -0700

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# You go!

Happy, happy to Tony. Best present, no doubt will be your arrival at the Pole. You are almost there!! Yaaaa-hooo!

By Karen Tynes on Monday, 10 May - 07:24 pm -0700

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# Less Than 24 Hours From Now.............

................you'll be where you have only dreamed before. No one, Ben, can say enough about your persistence, adventurous nature, good humour, optimism, resourcefulness, determination and communication skills. You are one whom I hope someday I can meet, shake your hand, give you a warm hug and kiss your sun weathered cheek with congratulations.
Also, best wishes to the Birthday Boy today. And thanks to each and every one of your team members for their part in bringing together this unique wonderful amazing marvellous odyssey.
Positive thoughts and prayers for great conditions tomorrow, Ben! And then your great slide south to the country of my birth!!
Heather o t hill

By Heather on Monday, 10 May - 07:22 pm -0700

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# HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY!

What a great birthday message, Ben. Not only a lovely tribute to our son, but the second best day's travel. We are delighted that Tony has had such a chance to be part of your expedition. Little did we think when you and Tony went training in Norway last November that all this would happen! Thank you SERCO!

We are currently relaxing in the Canaries but have been checking the site twice daily to make sure we keep up with your progress and link in with all those who post the messages of support.

We are flying home tomorrow and the first thing we shall do when we get home is check that you have reached the Pole. Even before we have a cup of tea! !You have done magnificently to have got there despite all the problems with bureaucracy and the weather. Now just slide as far as the Ice will let you towards Canada.

Our thoughts are always with you

Jonathan

By Jonathan & Helen Haile on Monday, 10 May - 06:38 pm -0700

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# I'm speechless!

THIS IS SO EXCITING I JUST HAVE TO SCREEAAAAAM!!! First things first...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BIRTHDAY BOY!! Tony, you sound like a regular "boy wonder" and you've obviously done a whole lot right if your boy is still out there plodding along, half a day to the pole, with great spirits, unmatched positive attitude and all the drive in the world! Kudos!

Ben, I can't even stand it...the excitement...really! You're doing such a great job and have great stamina to withstand the elements both mentally and physically! I knew you had to have something when you started all this, but now I'm just beside myself at the thought that you'll be crossing the pole in no time! The red dot is practically ON TOP of the blue one in the middle of the map!

May you have restful sleep and perfect day for the Pole tomorrow!

Nikki ;-)

By Nikki on Monday, 10 May - 06:27 pm -0700

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# Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Tony!
On to the pole Ben!
and I'll bet ya a pony
You'll get there by ten!

By sharky on Monday, 10 May - 05:49 pm -0700

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# Nearly there

Glad to hear that progress has been good since the re-supply. Keep up the good work, oh and enjoy the Pole tomorrow.

Hope that tomorrow goes well, and that it is easier going on the way to Canada!I assume you will use your sledge to slide all the way back down to Canada?

By George on Monday, 10 May - 05:45 pm -0700

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# Wow, wow, wow

What a great dispatch! You're so close to the Pole, and I am so excited, I can't stand it! Beautiful photo too, despite the ice and snow (after all, what can one expect at the Pole!). Great mileage - you will soon be literally on top of the world. How fantastic.

A great, big Happy Birthday to Tony!! We all know what an integral part of Ben's expedition you have been. Thank you for all the updates with which you have provided us, and all posted with that wonderful sense of humor that seems to be prevalent with everyone involved. Great bunch of people. All the best to you, Tony.

Really looking forward to your next dispatch, Ben!!

By Gwen on Monday, 10 May - 05:33 pm -0700

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# Happy Birthday Mr T!

Best wishes Tony! Great job indeed.

And Ben - thanks for yesterday's dedication. You continue to inspire and entertain us more each day - you have to let me in on your secret and recipe for unmatcheable determination and perpetual wit on you return.

Looking forward to seeing that now famous little red dot blinking over Canada some day soon... keep at it!

By damien on Monday, 10 May - 05:16 pm -0700