General Chat

Hello all of you, Paul Sahara Smith has suggested I look at this thread to ask who has not yet reached their target of 3500. I don't have much to donate, but would be willing to help towards your target. Who really, really needs to get there? Paul made some suggestions, but I'll wait for your responses.

Lunar... I have no objection to a female doctor lol Paul

Daisy a she Dr will be good for the girls, but not so for the boys! *thinks insect bite and delicate areas (both male and female)*

Lunar and Babs Thanks for all the suggestions - much appreciated. Glad it's a SHE doctor Diana! Daisy

Diana - we must be in synch telepathically - I've just sent a mail round saying that I've got some eyewash ampoules !!!

Good idea, Jan. :-)

I have ampules of liquid eye drops to take..... Daddy has to have them every day so easy for me to steal a few!! And don't forget we have a DOCTOR on the trek with us and SHE will have everything we need! xx

Get back to work Suzy, before you get to collect yor P45! You have 2 weeks in which to add to your kit so don't worry! Now WORK!!

Please ladies, stop adding to your lists, your putting me off from going..................lol Suzy, whos at work and having a quick sneak..........lol

Babs, So I did! lol You can ger little ampules of salty water from the chemist, there sold as eye drops and don't have preservatives in which is why they are small amps. This would be more hygenic to take than optrex as you use. They are called REFRESH Soothe & Refresh. they work well to wash out cuts etc.. Any Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Scots, Rangers and First aiders..... I'm sure you will remember how to improvise.

Joy ~ how about a drink to send them off on the boards for those that cant make it to see them off?? Jan xx

''nudge'' :-)

Lunar ; you missed out sterile water to wash any wounds blister ect;;;;;;;;; ahah I used to work in Chemist;;;;; but serious have a great time all once in lifetime challange for you all and good luck;;;;;;; Babs

Suggestion for your first aid kits subject to local laws. Paracetamol / Ibuprofen Dioralyte or similar Imodium Antihistamine - Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec etc... Vasaline Plasters Crape bandage and pins (incase of sprain ankles) Insect repelant Sun screen WATER - and lots of it Antiseptic cream Regular Medication - take extra inhalers just incase but keep then cool (near your water supply) Sanitary Towels/ Tampons (make good dressings in an emergency) Dextrose Tablets - sugar tablets Germaline New Skin - to cover bites, scratches etc... I hope you remember to take lots of thin layers of clothing as well as water proofs and a hat - 30% of your body heat is lost by the head, but a hat can reduce the chance of heat strock. Just be sensable and look out for each other, if you pee have a drink of water, and if you are not peeing you need to drink more.

I'll be on the Valium by then! Daisy

I think we are flying about 5pm and meeting about 2pm for a beer or 6 Joy!! LOL!! Dutch courage and all that!! :O)

What time at Heathrow? I might not be able to get there, but would like to think of you then.

susie babe you may want your pils to be cool but put them where they are easy to get at if needed xxxand good luck to you all xxxx

Thanks Lucia!! xx

Good luck to trekkers! :-)