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# UR COOL BEN SAUNDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

U R VERY BRAVE TO BE DOIN THIS. R U DOIN THIS 4 CHARITY. HOW FAR R U NOW FROM CANADA. R THE COSTUMES COMFY OR NOT. HOW IS THE SWIMMING.DO U USE A FLOAT. EMAIL BACK SURAJ

By suraj desai on Monday, 17 May - 02:48 pm -0700

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# Congratulations Ben!

Finally you're on top of the world! Remember that you're now one step closer to reaching your destination, and it's an awesome milestone to have achieved making it this far! Also remember there is nothing wrong with being speechless.

By Jacques on Friday, 14 May - 04:36 pm -0700

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# Wonderful experience!

Congratulations! It's been exciting checking in on your adventure. I don't think I could ever do this. Thank you for sharing with everyone.

By Sandee on Thursday, 13 May - 02:07 am -0700

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# Congratulations on Nine Zero!!!

I'm so happy you made the pole Ben!!! All those days out on the ice, the trauma of Dominic, the personal sacrifices, the difficult and dangerous conditions. Bravo Ben! I look forward to seeing you again, maybe at the South Pole this winter. We'll always be special polar friends....

By WAVE on Wednesday, 12 May - 06:14 pm -0700

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# vigilance/ Pete Townshend

dear Ben, cheers to you on a job well done! Here's hoping that the big Pete Townshend windmill air guitar leaps don't find an open lead on landing. I've enjoyed your dispatches--and your humble manners. Don't let the emotions cloud your judgement as despite your significant position, the arctic sea is still deep and cold. Safe travels, and I'll tune that ski pole for you when you visit New Hampshire, usa. andy

By andy on Wednesday, 12 May - 03:45 pm -0700

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# Hooray !!!!

Dear Ben,
Hooray, you finally made it to the pole. Well done. We're really proud of you and hope you are proud of yourself! Some of us saw you on breakfast TV this morning, the rest of us will look on the news tonight when we get home from school.
We think you're GREAT.
Tiger Class
P.S.
Have you seen Santa Clause and the elves?

By Tiger Class on Wednesday, 12 May - 01:36 pm -0700

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# breathtaking trip

It has been an honor to travel with you thru my PC. I am looking forward to "our" next trip.

By barbara on Wednesday, 12 May - 01:27 pm -0700

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# Muchos Congratulations

WELL DONE - you received and honourable mention in my lecture today.
Cheers

By simon on Wednesday, 12 May - 12:57 pm -0700

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# Congratulations to the man on the top!

What can one say but Congratulations. A very BIG Well Done. What more can be said. All the best for a safe onward journey.

By Nigel W on Wednesday, 12 May - 12:01 pm -0700

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# Amazing achievement

Well done Ben,
An amazing achievement, you can now go on and enjoy the rest of the journey south and also every other journey, because I know you are planning more adventures already.
David @ PTC

By David Butler on Wednesday, 12 May - 11:42 am -0700

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# days

Hi ben nice to know that you are nearly thare me and my friends hope you make it. we have had some good days and some bad days . We also had a thunder storm hopeyou get there soon .

By Mark +Billy Wishaw Academy on Wednesday, 12 May - 10:13 am -0700

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# Thunder Storm

Dear Ben
On Monday we had a terrible thunder storm.The hail stones were the size of golf balls,the lightning almost made me blind.My sister was terrified, she was crying her eyes out. Did you get a thunder storm like us? We hope you succesfully make it back so we can hopefully meet you.

By Joslyn McCreaddie and Hannah Ahmed on Wednesday, 12 May - 10:12 am -0700

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# Reach for the snow!

Dear ben,
it must be a thrilling experience to be in the North Geographic Pole! You are doing well, keep on going! You must be getting used to seeing snow everywhere. You are a star, so reach for the snow!
From,
Mark Fisher, Larissa Currie at Wishaw Academy Primary School.

By Larissa Currie and Mark Fisher on Wednesday, 12 May - 10:04 am -0700

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# Well done mate, you've done it.

Both Sylvia and I are very proud of you.

I'll have an extra cold Guiness waiting for you at the Ship on Hammersmith Embankment when you get back home.

By Brian Nielsen on Wednesday, 12 May - 10:00 am -0700

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# You geezer!

Ben, a truly remarkable achievement, accomplished with honesty and modesty. Heard you on London News this morning 'Live from the Pole' and I thought the task of commuting to work was hard work!! You really are an inspiration to us all. As Norman Vaughan said "Dream big and dare to fail" - you have dreamt big and proved that everything is attainable. Well done again, top geezer! Luke

By Luke Jarman on Wednesday, 12 May - 09:57 am -0700

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# Good Luck

well done have u saw santa clause yet there was a thunder storm on monday but i dont think it is as bad as the weather there

from billy conor steffan andrew and Glen Wishaaw academy primary school

By Glen Sneddon Andrew kerr steffan and billy on Wednesday, 12 May - 09:55 am -0700

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# x

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By Glen Sneddon Andrew kerr steffan and billy on Wednesday, 12 May - 09:50 am -0700

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# Fantastic achievemnt

Ben
Brilliant, just brilliant. Well done - I guess it will be all downhill now you're headed south!!
Keep it up and get as far as you can - you are an awsome inspiration to us all

By Geoff Smithson on Wednesday, 12 May - 09:47 am -0700

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# Congratulations!!!

Dear Ben,
A really good effort. We are sorry you won't make it to Canada.Lettie. Have you seen any polar bears or whales? Savannah and Elena. Have you had to shoot anything yet? Jake. We would love you to come back to Danes Hill and talk to us again. You're the best!
from 3HHH

By 3 HHH on Wednesday, 12 May - 08:49 am -0700

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# Congratulations!!

Trekking over the Arctic plains,
Made us all feel really lame.
Congratulations you finally made it,
Love and hope because you skated it.

Pressure ridges and Polar bears,
Bet it would make us run like hares.
Your boot is broken but it’s not the end,
More dispatches you still must send.

You have been so inspirational during our Geography lessons,
Hope you can come back and do more sessions.
5ELB are so proud,
Even though we are such a small crowd.


Well Done !!! From 5ELB Danes Hill School

By 5ELB Danes Hill School on Wednesday, 12 May - 08:47 am -0700

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# Top Man!

Brilliant news Ben. I know it's only part of the challenge but a fantastic achievement. So, any evidence of two submarine shaped holes left in the ice?! You would have thought they could have left you the football. Keep safe for your return and here's wishing for lots of large pans (and colder weather).

MC

By John on Wednesday, 12 May - 08:29 am -0700

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# Pure dead brilliant !

Magic !

By bill on Wednesday, 12 May - 07:31 am -0700

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# Way to go Ben.

Hurray for you.
That is amazing!!!
You are one *&%$^%#%$^%$ guy.

Have fun skiing to Canada.

By Roland Ochoa on Wednesday, 12 May - 06:05 am -0700

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# Bravo

Dear Ben,
It is a great pleasure and honour to write you.
Kindley accept my most cordial and warmest congratulations.
I should be very grateffuly if you have time to write one word about me from North Pole.

Yincerely yours,

Teodor Gheorghe Negoita
Romanian Polar research Institute

By Dr.Teodor Gh. Negoita on Wednesday, 12 May - 05:45 am -0700

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# Great Show!!! Congratulations from JamesDalyMusic.com

Ben,
Congratulations and a Hearty Cheer for reaching the Pole!! Awesome show!!
The look on your face in the photo says it all....you deserve to stand on Top of the World, as you are an inspiration and hero to all of us who visit this site on a daily basis. While sitting here in the comfort of my studio, behind my computer, you have allowed me the privilege of joining you on a journey that is beyond imagination!! Through your most eloquently written daily dispatches, you have allowed us all to join you on your adventure, and for that, I sincerely thank you, from the bottom of my heart. For myself personally, visiting this site everyday, has been an inspirational reminder to me that with the courage to follow your dream, as well as determination, and perseverance, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!! The world is your stage, the crowd is roaring its approval, take a bow!! Hats off also to Tony and all of your Serco Team, I know from experience, that any great performance isn't possible without a great crew behind the scenes, so congratulations to all of you on the Serco Team!!! Again safe journey and Godspeed for the rest of your expedition, I hope your tunes and your air-guitar will rock you out well into Canada!!!
Thanks again, Best Regards, James Daly

By James Daly on Wednesday, 12 May - 05:25 am -0700

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# All downhill from here!

Congratulations, it's all downhill from here .

A bad joke, of course, but your achievement is really super and it's great that so many of us are able to vicariously join you through this web site.

I wish you much continued progress in the coming days.

Tom Taylor

By Tom Taylor on Wednesday, 12 May - 05:06 am -0700

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# Housebuilding......

Ben,

A very, very well done from all of us in Canada - I know many of us have been following your journey and progress through the good times and the hard times. It must now seem oh so worthwhile.....

I've often recounted the lateral thinking conundrum about the man who built a house in the shape of a square. When he looked out the window on each side of the house, he was looking South. Then he saw a bear wander by. What colour was the bear?

Anyway - the question I have is how on earth could anyone build a house there???

Ashley

By Ashley Richardson on Wednesday, 12 May - 05:02 am -0700

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# YES!!!!!!

Dear Ben,
I am SO proud of you! All along I have had such confidence in you that I never entertained for a moment that you might not accomplish your goal. Yet, now that you have actually reached the top of the world, I've taken the time to reflect on all that you have endured and all that you've overcome, and all I can say is, "You are beyond extraordinary".

Congratulations too to your Mum for raising such a wonderful and amazingly strong young man!

With all best wishes,
Nancy

By Nancy Hannigan on Wednesday, 12 May - 04:56 am -0700

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# doubt!

the only thing you had to doubt .. was doubt itself! congratulations Ben! HUR-ree up now and set your chariot to fire!

peter :-)

By nunatak on Wednesday, 12 May - 04:47 am -0700

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# Atta Boy!

Congratulations Ben....

Job well done! You have been an inspiration to me and to all who followed your journey.

Sylvia Duarte

By SYLVIA DUARTE on Wednesday, 12 May - 03:51 am -0700

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# Right ON!!!!

Ben, a huge and hearty congratulations from here ... Alexandria, VA to be exact ... I check up on you and your progress almost every day and spent a good amount of time today celebrating in spirit with you. You are an inspiration to me, too, and I always remember that the hills are impassible only if you let them be, but never expect an easy ride.

God's speed!
J

By Justine on Wednesday, 12 May - 03:40 am -0700

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# Also...

I'm glad that the NP wasn't in the middle of a lead! I was worried about that.

By Maria, KG4JBJ on Wednesday, 12 May - 03:39 am -0700

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# Way to go, Ben!!

I'm so glad you made it to the NP. You've certainly earned it. You look so happy and triumphant. I hope your remaining Arctic travel goes smoother than it has so far. Good luck to you.

By Maria, KG4JBJ on Wednesday, 12 May - 03:37 am -0700

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# A great accomplishment by a great person.

Your mission has been the most interesting thing of the day on my computer. I have followed you with great interest from day one and admire what you have done so far. Keep up the good work and hopefully you will make it to Canada. Cheers.

Joanne Anderson
Ontario, Canada

By Joanne Anderson on Wednesday, 12 May - 03:36 am -0700

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# hooray

Great! Now do it backwards.

By Charles Perry on Wednesday, 12 May - 02:25 am -0700

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# Well done good fellow-

You give us all hope for a generation of achievers and believers...There must be more of you out there and I wish tem all apiece of your challenge and your glory. Now be careful getting home... no reason to be hasty or dnagerous. We all want to shake your hand.

By mike keith on Wednesday, 12 May - 02:01 am -0700

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# Congratulations and Many Thanks!

Ben, you are truly an amazing person. I have been following your journey since it came across as a Kim Kamondo 'site of the day'. I was immediately captivated by your courage and ambition. You see, in the last year I lost my only sibling to suicide, my parents in an accident, my grandfather to cancer, and my husband due to the fact that he was a jerk and decided to leave me and my kids. Reading about your adventure inspired me to live again. I don't mean that I am going to go out and be the first person to do something, or I am going to break some record. I mean that you inspired me to be alive - to smile, to excercise, to go to a ball game, to do little things that I enjoy, to look toward each day. The fact that there is someone out there, that you, had the drive and determination to get out from behind the TV, desk, or any of one of the millions of things that imprison so many of us, and take on such a difficult and demanding journey truly woke me up from the darkness that I had become enveloped in. I would like to sincerely thank you for that.

Reaching the north pole is an incredible accomplishment, but I think your greatest accomplishment has been the inspiration you have provided to so many people by having the courage and determination to follow your dreams.

P.S. Thank you to Serco for making Ben's journey possible.

By Debbie on Wednesday, 12 May - 01:16 am -0700

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# Still watching

Been checking on our Arctic Adventurer's progress daily. What an inspiration! Will continue to check on your where-abouts till safely back on dry land.
Congratulations!
Bill Kramp

By Bill on Wednesday, 12 May - 01:13 am -0700

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# Top of the world

You da man...Ben, on top of the world. Both literary and figurativily. congrats and well done, on your perservance and quality of the reporting you have delivered. As I have been following your progress, I am AMAZED at your State of Mind and your performance. You are an Iron Man, both physically and mentally tough.
So what if it's all down hill from here? Come visit Winter-peg, Manitoba, where we got a balmy 4 inches of wet snow
to celebrate May 11th. I wish you every blessing as you continue your journey.
Snowy-owl

By Stephen on Wednesday, 12 May - 12:43 am -0700

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# Excellent!

I've been watching your daily progress, and I must say, today I'm a bit choked up... Congrats on an outstanding accomplishment! It's about 104 in Tempe, AZ today...

By Eric on Wednesday, 12 May - 12:19 am -0700

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# I'm at a loss for words...

Ben, this is a remarkable accomplishment of which many are proud! I don't know what to say! I'm such a chatterbox everyday here, and SO EXCITED about seeing you at the Pole is almost surreal!

You talk about maybe not making it to the mainland of Canada in time...you hope someone proves that an unsupported crossing is NOT impossible...does this mean you will not make another attempt? :-( I guess I assumed that YOU would be proving YOURSELF wrong! I'm so ecstatic for you, Ben...this is truly amazing and awe inspiring! Congratulations!!!

Hugs and High Fives,

Nikki

By Nikki on Tuesday, 11 May - 11:37 pm -0700

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# YOU WANT IT YOU GOT IT

And that you have definitely proven true. Even though it was far from being easy you kept going and didn`t give up on your dream. Our warmest congratulations, Ben! I have been following your journey with my sisters from the very beginning. Sadly Dominick didn`t make it there but without her (and her website) we wouldn`t have got to know about you. I assume there are a lot of Finns following your progress. Please visit our beautiful country sometime! You have made so many people proud of you. And mostly by that I mean the spirit you have and the way you can express yourself. Your sense of humour is excellent and your humbleness is admirable. All and all you seem to be a quite amazing person, don`t ever change! Despite the media hype you`ve caused I hope you can always remember who you are and what the Arctic has given you. We will never forget you. Thanks for taking us along!

The journey isn`t over yet, stay safe for the rest of it. Continuing to hope hearing from you every day.

With a huge admiration,

Sari, Nina & Anne from Finland

By Sari Toivonen on Tuesday, 11 May - 11:31 pm -0700

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# B.R.A.V.O. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaavooooooo

Thats well done in Scout talk, our cubs posted 2 messages tonight but they seem to have got lost!! Best wishes from them all anyway, they were all amazed by your feat. Keep skiing....
Take care Love and a huge hug from Jane & the Yorkshire family

By Jane Pike on Tuesday, 11 May - 11:21 pm -0700

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# Good on you Ben

Well done mate, been checking your progress daily, and good to see you've reached your target.
Like you say, the competition is with yourself, and now you've got the personal satisfaction of KNOWING you could do it.
When the day finally comes when you're assessing your life and what you have accomplished during it, this mission will provide you with a big fat tick on the positive side.
Well done.
Cheers, Geo.

By George Spearing on Tuesday, 11 May - 11:03 pm -0700

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# Congratulations Ben!!

What an outstanding achievement, especially considering the miserable ice conditions. Can you please not forget to take a picture of the watch at 90 degrees? :-)

Stay strong my friend, I look forward to meeting you on the other side.

Very Best Wishes,
Mike

By Mike Kobold on Tuesday, 11 May - 10:52 pm -0700

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# WHAT A TRIP!!!!

YOU HAVE MADE EVERY DAY INTERESTING, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT THE NEXT DAY WILL HOLD.
YOU HAVE TO BE PROUD TO HAVE ACCOMPLISED WHAT YOU HAVE.
NO ONE CAN TAKE THIS EXPERIENCE FROM YOU.
GOOD LUCK!!!

By JOAN on Tuesday, 11 May - 10:51 pm -0700

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# What next......?

What can be said Ben that hasn't been said already...well done from us all on PH.
Suppose you'll be taking gig bookings for motivational speeches soon.......!

By Pistonfest on Tuesday, 11 May - 10:50 pm -0700

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# Congratulations !

Congratulations Ben on reaching the top of the world, and the very best of luck with the rest of your journey! I was with the Weber/Malakhov Last Degree trip which reached the Pole on April 19th this year after setting out from near Borneo, and after 8 days on the ice I had just a small taste of what it might be like to do the full trip... totally amazing and I have every respect for anyone who attempts it - especially solo ! I loved every minute of my time out there on the frozen ocean - unforgettable! Take care and best wishes, Hayley, London, UK

By Hayley on Tuesday, 11 May - 10:27 pm -0700

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# Remarkable...

...it seems a stupidly insufficient word but it seems to fit. Remarkable man on a remarkable mission and reported with a humility that's touched more people than you may ever know. My dad called tonight to tell me you were at the pole. I didn't even know he was logging on! Well done fella.

By Dan Spong on Tuesday, 11 May - 10:11 pm -0700

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# Enjoy the weather!!

Greetings from Serco Moose Jaw, SK, Canada. I hope you are enjoying the weather at the Pole. Here it is snowing, and we're 60nmi from the 49th parallel. I wish you all the best on your journey through the Canadian side of the Arctic Ice Cap.

Stay Safe!

By Mike Bartlett on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:50 pm -0700

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# No matter which way you face it's south!

Glad to hear you made it! Now the pressure's off and you can just enjoy the rest of the trip and begin planning the next one.

Haven't heard if you got new boots...I assume you did when you were resupplied. I enjoy the storys about how you've had to repair your equipment along the way. I'll keep following your progress until you reach the end of the dusty trail, pardner!

By Markski from Iowa on Tuesday, 11 May - 09:35 pm -0700

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# congrats

Take a quick look for santa before you head SOUTH!
Congratulations. Follow the 90 south and you'll hit my place in Wisconsin eventually.

God Bless
Rod

By Rodney Anders on Tuesday, 11 May - 08:59 pm -0700

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# Sittin' on Top of the World

For once you are in the right place to play this great Lenny Kravitz track, I hope it is on one of your MP3 players.

Sittin' on Top of the World - Lenny Kravitz - Let Love Rule

Sittin' on top of the world
Sittin' on top of the world

Remember the times we used to play
We'd sing and we'd dance all damn day
But all I do is sing the blues
But have I forsaken you by telling you
What you must do
And all I do is sing the blues
But I would never lie, let things go by
Leave you in road to die
I would never ever say good bye

Never gonna say good bye
Gonna never yeah, never,
Never, never, nev'
Never gonna say good bye
Oh ... yeah

Remember the times that we used to share
You got to remember the times
That we used to share
That we used to share
Yeah yeah

You got to remember the times
Remember the times
That we used to share
That we used to share
That we used to
Share

That we used to share
That we used to share
That we used to share
That we used to share

But the only way for you to survive
Is to open your heart it will guide
You wanna stay in this world of music and life
You got to turn around
And spread a little love and get high
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Get get high,
Get high.

By George on Tuesday, 11 May - 08:49 pm -0700

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# Wow!

I cannot begin to tell you what your journey has meant to me. Now I know someone who has been to the North Pole. Oh my! Your determination and just-get-out-and-do-it-iveness is a real witness to many. I thank our good Lord that you have shared your journey with all of us.
Congratulations, Ben.

By Karen Tynes on Tuesday, 11 May - 08:40 pm -0700

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# Congratulations and See You In Ottawa!!!

Congratulations, Ben, on your magnificent voyage! We are so glad you are on Canadian ice! We will all miss your eloquent dispatches, but we also look forward to meeting you when you are in Ottawa!

By Judy on Tuesday, 11 May - 08:34 pm -0700

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# Bravo Ben!!!

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 - 08:25 pm -0700

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# one of those big moments...

Ben, from the bottom of my heart, I wish to congratulate you. We all have our opinions, doubts, wishes, dreams,... and people are so afraid to express what they really have inside anymore. You really went for that deep confrontation with IT, whatever it may be for yourself.
The ice, the salt, the sun, the leads, the hummocks, the snowdrift, the shades, the haloes, ... they'll become part of your life away from the ice. Away from your ambitions. And they are sooooo serene, honest, like a beer or a monologue people go for whenever life doesn't go the way they wish it went. A journey like that gives you friends you can rely on...

Dixie Dansercoer

By Dixie Dansercoer on Tuesday, 11 May - 08:17 pm -0700

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# Amazing!

Congratulations! You have done so much with such challenging conditions! Your support team deserves a great big hug! I am truly impressed at your drive and stamina! I know Canada is welcoming you with open arms! Thank you for sharing it with all of us!

By Linda on Tuesday, 11 May - 08:16 pm -0700

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# On top of the World!!!!

Such a feelin's comin' over me
There is wonder in most everything I see
Not a cloud in the sky
Got the sun in my eyes
And I won't be surprised if it's a dream

Everything I want the world to be
Is now coming true especially for me
And the reason is clear
It's because you are here
You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen

I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world

Something in the wind has learned my name
And it's tellin' me that things are not the same
In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze
There's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me

There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope that I will find
That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me
All I need will be mine if you are here

I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world


Thought this very fitting!!!!!!

By Helen Hereward on Tuesday, 11 May - 08:15 pm -0700

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# We did the "Happy Dance" here in Texas

Congrats!

Keep my Angel a while longer and give yourself a big hug. Your determination, courage and sweet attitude will get you where you want to go.
Amelia Earhart said, "Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace. The soul that knows it not, knows no release from little things."

Enjoy the triumph today!
Sweet Dreams
Cissy,
Texas

By Cissy on Tuesday, 11 May - 08:15 pm -0700

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# Congratulations on you 5-11

A fabulous dispatch after tremendous effort and determination to reach your quest. Biggest CONGRATULATIONS to you and your entire TEAM ! ! !
And a hearty WELCOME to Canada, home of the Beaver and the Maple Leaf. May the rest of your trip be a glide.
God's speed.
Heather o t hill in Canada

By Heather on Tuesday, 11 May - 08:02 pm -0700

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# Ole!! Magnifico!

El Toro Solo hit the pole. Primary objective achieved. Now, think of the ultimate goal... those open aching arms of Valeria await you. Mush On hombre!

By Ron Ricker on Tuesday, 11 May - 07:55 pm -0700

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# How Sweet It Is...

Salutations Ben!
Bravo. Bravo. My most excellent congratulations to your stunning accomplishment! Your dispatch is magnificient - your quest, profoundly touchs each and everyone of us, illuminating a deeper truth, that life is a remarkable inner journey - and your personal-truth a biography of a conscious experience as an example of courage, bravery, determination, and teamwork. Thank you for touching my world from a top of the world.
Cheers,
-Scot
P.S. The Ben Saunder's Arctic Expedition Posting Pack says - "Dude, right on!"

By Scot Morrison on Tuesday, 11 May - 07:17 pm -0700

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# TRIUMPH IN SPITE OF IT ALL!

Fantastic, and what a great picture, Ben! Your absolute delight is etched on your face! No one can say you had it easy. Everything that nature could throw at you, it did, and the problems at the start did not help either! Having got this far is miraculous and any further progress to Canada is just a bonus. Never mind what the original plan was. You are a HERO, and not just to your faithful followers. Make sure you keep safe now on the homeward stretch. Canada beckons.

Jonathan and Helen

By Jonathan and Helen Haile on Tuesday, 11 May - 07:14 pm -0700

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# An Inspiration

Congratulations on your courageous vision and the perseverance to reach your goal. You are an inspiration to the world.

By Tom, Minneapolis on Tuesday, 11 May - 07:10 pm -0700

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# Four Directions Native Poem.

We give thanks to the Great Spirit and to Grandfather Sky and to all our Relatives and Ancestors who have passed to the Spirit World.
We give thanks to Grandmother Earth who provided all our nourishments to survive in this World.

EAST (face East)
Great Spirit of the light, come to me out of the East, with the power of the rising sun. Let there be light in my words, let there be light in the path I walk. Let me remember always that you gave the gift of a new Day.

SOUTH (face South)
Great Spirit of the Creation, send me the warm and soothing winds from the South, comfort me and caress me when I am tired and cold. Unfold me like the gentle breeze that unfolds the leaves of the trees.

WEST (face West)
Great life given Spirit, I face the West, the direction of the setting sun. Let me remember every day that the moment will come when my sun will go down. Give me the great sky for the setting, so that when it comes time to meet you, I can come with glory.

NORTH (face North)
Great Spirit of Love, come to me with the power of the North. Make me strong and courageous when the cold winds fall upon me. Give me strength and endurance for everything that is strong and harsh, let me move through life ready to take what comes from the North.

Ben, I thought this prayer fitting as you are at the point all directions converge. You have brought much honour to your family and relatives, past and present. Congratulations!

By George Fudge on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:58 pm -0700

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# Well Done!

Hi Ben,

Me and the girls at Brenig have been following you since the start. Great news that you have got to the Pole. Well done!
Graham Ogle

By Graham on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:58 pm -0700

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# One more time!

I've tried twice to post, and they didn't take, so one more time. Otherwise, I'll try later.

Well, congratulations Ben!! You're finally there, and when I read your eloquent dispatch earlier, it brought tears to my eyes. You wrote and have done all the "right" things.

We're all so proud of you, and I am so honored to have followed your adventure. Even if you don't make it to Canada, you have accomplished what so very few before you have. You best be proud!

All my very, very best to you. And, a great, big hug from Connecticut.

By Gwen on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:53 pm -0700

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# Congrats!!

Hey Ben...congrats to you! I've really enjoyed traveling with you and I'm going to miss visiting this site each day to see where you are and what you've been up to! Thanks for the incredible ride and I wish you well on your next trip. Where/what do you plan next???
again, wishing you a hearty congratulations from a beautiful, very warm Ohio!
Deb

By Deb on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:39 pm -0700

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# Excellent Job!

Way to go Ben!! I'll bet you are on top of the world right now (ha ha ha).Just a silly joke on my part...Congratulations Ben.

By Dave on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:37 pm -0700

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# Congratulations

Congratulations for this fine achievement that you have made. I hope that you make it as far as possible towards Canada. Regarding my post yesterday, happy sledging!!

By George on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:35 pm -0700

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# WOoooooooooo HOoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

Fabby news Ben, I knew you could do it....
Been marvelous to sign in everyday and read about your adventure.

Always remember If you want something badly enough and you work at it,it WILL happen......

Raise a glass to you and your journey home.........

Jessie, and of course not forgetting Alfie.....

By jessie on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:23 pm -0700

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# Job Well Done

Congratulations, and a job very well done, been watching your progress from the beginning and its amazing. Good luck to you and take care. Great pictures.

By Bruce D. on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:21 pm -0700

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# Well Done

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you Ben. :clap:

What an achievement. Lets see how far you can get now :-)

By Lisa (Mrs Fish) on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:18 pm -0700

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# Huzzah!

How wonderful! What a remarkable achievement.

You have something no one can take from you. There are
no adequate words to describe what you have accomplished.

By Kathy on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:16 pm -0700

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# enhorabuena

magnificent; you set the standard for young people everywhere with dreams and goals and aspirations.

By tim c on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:13 pm -0700

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# Congratulations!

Job well done!! I guess it's all down hill from here? Well, it's a neat way of thinking about it when you consider that you just reached the northern most point of the planet. I can't thank you enough for taking all of us along for the ride. You have tought me a few lessons about determination, not giving up and keeping a positive attitude while dealing with adversity. Thanks to Serco for helping to make all of this possible.

By Bob on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:12 pm -0700

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# Onneksi olkoon!

That is gongratulations in finnish from a finnish girl who has followed Your ingredible journey from the beginning. Keep going and lots of good luck for the rest of the "trip"!!!

By Heta on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:11 pm -0700

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# Nice one Ben!

Your name goes onto a very short list of people who have achieved the pole solo.

Real British Hero.

Now for the hard part.

Ken. (Superflid)

By Ken Powell on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:11 pm -0700

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# GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

The 4th Block Science class from Livonia New York wants to say congratulations! (Katie wants to know if you saw Santa Claus????) We're all proud of you and your journey. Good luck as you head South to Canada.
4th Block Earth Science class
Livonia, New York

By Bill Lewis (Livonia NY) on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:06 pm -0700

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# Well done Ben

I am very happy for your success!
Eeva

By Eeva on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:04 pm -0700

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# YEAH!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I'm so glad that you made it, and I'm so proud of you, your support team, and Serco! Thank you for taking all of us along on your brave adventure. Melba

By Melba on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:03 pm -0700

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# THE NORTH POLE!!!!!

Tomorrow at Danes Hill we'll all be talking about you!!!
It doesn't seem long since you spoke to us all at school.
Lots and lots of luck for the next few weeks.....maybe see you back at school sometime!!!
Alesx and Thomas

By THOMAS AND ALEXANDER ECKL on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:03 pm -0700

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# Awesome!

Awesome! Excellent!

By Joe on Tuesday, 11 May - 06:02 pm -0700

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# speechless

Like you I'm speechless. Not only at the fact you're at the North Pole.
A Fan-bloomin-tastic achievement in itself.
But the eloquence of what you have written has left me speechless too.
You da man! The world stands in your shadow and salutes you.

By sharky on Tuesday, 11 May - 05:57 pm -0700

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# Mission accomplished...!...?

Put it there Ben,
let me be among the first to shake your hand after and congratulate you. I can only imagine how it feels right now. I know from my past experiences that it is always nice to be able to share in moments like yours so I trust you will have made contact and whooped it up some.

Well done, stay safe,

Johnny

By John Newman on Tuesday, 11 May - 05:54 pm -0700