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- QUOTE(Boss Meri @ 25 Jul 2011, 11:28 PM) [snapback]13279[/snapback]Congratulations to all trekker's for successfully completing their trek. WELL DONE!
John McMillan's Wife Helen flew up to PNG to join him on Sunday. This morning they were up bright and early at 3:30am to fly to Popondetta. They both drove up to Kokoda and surprised their two sons at the archway. A very emotional time for trekkers and porters alike.
So proud of you both and really proud of you pops. Mum you have no idea how much that would have ment to the boys. Can not wait to see you all and check out the photos. Lov ya's. xxxx
QUOTE(Gail Thomas @ 20 Jul 2011, 04:55 PM) [snapback]13241[/snapback]These were followed by the McMillan family:
I am so proud of you honey. Thank you sooooo much for the phone call, I was so happy to hear your voice. I can't wait to see you. Missing you heaps and lov you so much.
From the 3 of us. xxxxxxxx
QUOTE(Boss Meri @ 23 Jul 2011, 01:35 PM) [snapback]13271[/snapback]Lachlan and James caught up with the lead group at the half way point of Efogi. On the way up to Sogeri their father John spoke to them by two way radio and they both seemed pleased to know he was safe and well. They were pleased with themselves as well as they had a big day and it appears were up to the task of playing catch up.As for the other trekkers they would have had a relatively short day from Menari to Efogi. Today the group will either pull up at 1900 or Templeton's Crossing for the night.
Thats my man. Love ya lots and so proud of you. xxxx
QUOTE(Gail Thomas @ 20 Jul 2011, 04:55 PM) [snapback]13241[/snapback]These were followed by the McMillan family:Hello my love,
Here's a nice surprise for you, I've packed your mum's bags and I am posting off to you guys. She will arrive on Sunday and be coming back with you guys.Freedom and I'm having a party! Love ya's and I can wait to see my heros. Take care out there and your doing great.
From the 3 of us. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
QUOTE(Gail Thomas @ 22 Jul 2011, 07:28 AM) [snapback]13264[/snapback]Been up bright and early in anticipation of John getting airlifted off the track. The first news was at 5:30am saying it was windy and they were afraid the chopper would not get in. Worry set in as I later talked to James McMillan.However luck was on our side as the chopper finally found its way down and landed, picked up John and as I type this he would be at the Pacific International Hospital having his checkup.
The last words from James, when he gets back can you make sure he is taken care of, naturally I answered yes! So James and Lachlan have now started to pay catch up to others members in their trek.
Last night the other trekkers spent the night at a village called Menari. Harold Hauro a guide in his own right, took over the this group when Christopher remained behind to take care of John.
Harold was on the radio after he heard of the successful pick up and him and Christopher were then discussing the strategy for today. It was decided Harold move on to Efogi the half way point and they will try and reach there later this afternoon. Failing that they will stop at Menari for the night.
I think it must be Amy as it was mentioned a female was experiencing knee problems late in the day but apart from that, all is well.
They are very good at Pacific International so no doubt will do several tests on him today.
Jimmy,
Need to know what has happened. Been reading the updates and we are not to sure what has been happening. We understand that they don't want to stress us, but this is pop's and we need to know what's happened.
You make sure you take care of your self. Love you heaps. xxxxxxQUOTE(Gail Thomas @ 20 Jul 2011, 04:38 PM) [snapback]13239[/snapback]James met up with Garni Bore who was a surprise for him as he thought until recently that he was going to have to carry his pack:Hi my love
Looking good out there and soooooo looking forward to seeing you back home. Just found from Aunty Mary that Grandad Jennings was a medic on the trek. The locals called him Dr Cut em Up. He has a diary of the experience some where, but he never talked about it when he got home. Is it any wonder. Theres a photo of him on the trek at the war mem in the ACT. What an amazing family histroy my family has on both sides.
love you heaps and we can't wait to see you. All three of us. xxxxxxxxx
