Kokoda Trail | Kelszy | Activity https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/Kelszy/activity/ Activity feed for Kelszy. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:01:05 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 f561aa6cdf727e8b4e368d9e5988df38 Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/7/#post-100912 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:12:20 +1000 Hey sweetie,Haven't heard any progress last night so hopefully not far to trek this morning…. I am eagerly awaiting your return tonight….Hope you have a great trip back – make sure you keep moving on the plane so your limbs don't cease on you for when you get into Brisbane. As Margaret said please no flybys just come home to us safely.What an…[Read more]

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5acf6150fb2cb209f5ca9e0f1aac68a3 Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/6/#post-100856 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:38:05 +1000 Hi Everyone (all our wonderful trekkers and even the loved ones left behind),Our amazing trekkers are not lost they are GEOPRAPHICALLY EMBARRASSED AS MEN DO NOT LIKE TO STOP AND ASK FOR DIRECTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If it rained a day or so ago then the tough might have got going for them and stopped to rest early or the game of 500 did go way to long…[Read more]

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b70152d4f86a8fd82e2b8e14b8e56ad9 Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/6/#post-100846 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:35:44 +1000 Benjamin Kempster West!!!!I hear you are lost! What did I tell you to do if you ever got into trouble? It seems you have ignored my warnings as I have not received any calls from the Salvation Army yet!!! Have you run out of money (or maybe puff)??? Don't look at ME then!!! Maybe it is too dark!!! I hope you haven't gone too far off the track…[Read more]

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ba7b7f360d71a5429161d63ba4661a9d Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/5/#post-100830 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:16:09 +1000 That is Awsome news guys. One more climb and then the down hill run… yes I said run to get you some. Hopefully only two more days of hiking and then some fun, relaxation and a sense or achievement. Congrats you have done a fantastic job now but don't rush the end for its symbolism would be great seeing the monument and museum. Enjoy the ever…[Read more]

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04ae11527564e9f6f3b4be1561693782 Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/5/#post-100818 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:42:32 +1000 Hi you Kokoda nomads,I was hoping to find an update tonight but I go back to the old philosophy that no news is good news. I have been enjoying tracking on a cross section map (that's the navigator coming out in me) over the days and it is hard not knowing where you are up to but I am sure that you are safe and in good spirits …. who wouldn't be…[Read more]

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690329c10cb357daa82720ab6c9db5bb Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/5/#post-100810 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:40:13 +1000 Hi Ben,Just another little update……..Picked the keys up for the unit yesterday I also did the pre-entry inspection (Belinda helped me do this). The reality is definately setting in now and I am soooooo excited.Only 2 full days of trekking yet to go…. and most of it is down hill…. how exciting although sad that your journey will be…[Read more]

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e1021073943f9b69268f60fafff83677 Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/5/#post-100797 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:50:52 +1000 Hi GuysJust thought I would pop in and check how you were all doing???Also just wanted to mention that I caught up with Margaret tonight for a little bit of girl sanity. By the way Craig thanks for cooking us such a wonderful steak. Just the way we like it….. Vegies were a little crunchy but not all boys are perfectionists at cooking vegies.…[Read more]

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f0543a0b6089272b2885f37207921b7f Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/4/#post-100788 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:57:55 +1000 Message for Ben….Honey I am extremely proud of you…. I never doubted you in trekking the kokoda trail. You don't have far to go now…. Hang in there as I know it wouldn't be easy. Everyone thinks you are amazing and wish you every success.Stay safe and look after yourself. I love you and can't wait to have you back home.Just remember there…[Read more]

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6c870c088367269dd55ce58afa53ca00 Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/4/#post-100782 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:33:19 +1000 Well well well reached your half way mark…. Well done. Not too many more hills now before you head down towards kokoda village. Only a couple more to go.Hope you are taking plenty of photos Ben and learning somemore lingo as Dave will probably ask you if you learnt anymore.I am finally back to work today although I still don't feel 100%. I can…[Read more]

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49fbf814e1c9ccacc511fc5b62b8f0ee Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/3/#post-100771 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:34:46 +1000 Hi Ya All,I am hoping that no news is good news – that you are doing wonderfully well. Just think four days of your trek are done only four to go now. You are on the down hill stretch now. haha laugh.gif laugh.gif We are all at home eagerly awaiting your return on Sunday night fit and well I hope. Just think Ben all this training of your muscles for when we have…[Read more]

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f24371da713a70e2562f75e982a86ef9 Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/3/#post-100760 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:45:33 +1000 Hi ya babe,I must admit I haven't gotten much work done as I have been eagerly waiting updates on your group all the time….. Ooops. Thankfully I am having a sick day today. Somehow gotten a sinus infection and a dose of bronchitis…. Oooops again.Hold on in there babe …. I know you are capable of doing this. Work through it because you are…[Read more]

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b1fdd24ab1763958641cfe0f1c013f08 Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/2/#post-100734 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:15:12 +1000 MESSAGE FOR BEN….This is your mother…. Just remember if you get into any trouble to go and see the Salvation Army, They will always help you. laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif Mother and Father West says hi to all and hopes that you are all doing well. They are pleased to hear that you are conquering the Kokoda trail so far.Love from Mummy West

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10ac56eff8481dede6fbd3049b29068e Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/page/2/#post-100727 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:43:26 +1000 Hi Everyone,Glad to see you all still going strong… smile.gif Am at home today with the flu and yes Ben finally finishing spiderman. You will be pleased. I finally have some time on a weekend to get stuck into it.Keep your spirits high… Miss you heaps…. Can't wait to move out with ya honey when you get back…Look after each other.See Ya SoonLove ya…[Read more]

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1b1c5f3df2616a55f8aebe807ba1977a Kelszy replied to the topic Trek 463 - Guide Rod Ori - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-463-guide-rod-ori-trek-completed/#post-100709 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:01:36 +1000 Hi Guys,Glad to see that you are all doing well. Hopefully those smiles will hang around for quite a few more days yet.Ben…I am very proud of you although I wish I were there with you… You know it is something that I have always wanted to do but probably won't be able to do so you will just do it for the both of us. Remember all the stories…[Read more]

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