General Chat

I think the thermometer is a little out gaynor unless we have reached £1250 already.... we were just at £720 this morning!! Strump.... not sure babe.... haven't a clue if I am honest!! Carole.... no reply from GR yet!! Not holding my breath if I am honest!!

In just 6 days - that is fantastic. Have GR responded to the suggestion they contribute? Carole

me nudging too!!

Just a little nudge to put this back on the 1st page.....

Carole.... how do you think I'm gonna be stupid enough to do it with the vino? It's all part of my training programme.... walk for a while and that's rewarded by a glass or 6 of red wine!! :O) Then stagger home.... takes longer on the way home but at least i'll get used to walking on wobbly ground!! PMSL

Just go easy of the old vino, can't have you staggering along the Great Wall! ;-) Carole

Good for you Diana, I'm with you. Jo.

People keep telling just what a challenge i have taken.... I must admit I didn't expect it to be a walk in the park but maybe it'll be tougher than even I anticipated.... I am fortunate enough though to have some great training partners lined up and with the support you lot are giving me.... I will do this!! Diana

Hi Diana, I will go on your website & donate in a minute. I have done some voluntary work for CRUK in the past and know what vital work they do. I have also visited the Great Wall twice, when on holiday in China. I only walked a couple of miles, but it killed me! It is REALLY hard going! I envy you going to China as it is fantastic there, but not the walk! Good luck, I hope you raise thousands for a really good cause. Also I'd like to wish all the best to Gaynor, I know you read this thread too. Carole

Nearly at £700 and I am so grateful to you all for your support and generosity!! Thank you!

Did my first walk last night..... just down to the local but it was a start!! ;O)

Oh Diana - what have you let yourself in for!!! How about a "Diana in Training" diary and let us all go through the aches and pains with you? This will also keep the subject going until the great event and probably grab a few more donations. Nes

ahhh just an afternoon stroll then :) As I've said before.. much admiration - wish I had the get up and go to just.... errr... get up and go ! Paul

Paul you are an absolute STAR!!! I understand it to be 100km.... about 65 miles!! Ouch it hurts already!! ;o)

Have just emailed details of this to all my non-GR contacts (about 100), and will be mailing it around work on Monday morning :) Paul PS - incidentally, what distance are you planning to walk ?

Thanks Jan.... I'm really looking forward to it if I am honest, just hope I can do it without showing myself up!!

Daina A Mate of mine did the Great Wall of China Walk a couple of years ago he raised quite a tidy sum of money for his charities He said he had a brilliant time in places it was really hard work but well worth all the effort Go for it Gal will be going to the site soon Love Jan

Linda, what can I say other than THANK YOU!! I am so sorry for your loss.... I hope the pain gets easier in time! Strump..... yep, the total has doubled since last night, I truly am grateful for all the donations!! As tha mad woman has increased the tardget we are not quite 1/10 there but very nearly..... I know some people are waiting for pay day so next week should see a big boost!! THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL YOU ARE DOING!!

Sorry i have just been updating it.... try again now as i am out of it!! Sorry!!

Have tried to sponsor, but keep getting a security thing, coming up?..