Visitor Comments

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# by the way...

LOVE the pic!

By Nikki on Friday, 30 April - 06:08 pm -0700

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# RATS!

Sorry I missed you on Thursday! I had no computer access! You make me smile and laugh out loud with your clever dispatches! Congrats on your winning Brit Hammond! Do all you winning Brits hang together? :-D I missed Paris-Roubaix...would you let me know if Lance Armstrong competed and if so, how he placed? :-)

By Nikki on Friday, 30 April - 06:07 pm -0700

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# 'L'Enfer du Nord'

Ben,

As you say this is your 'L'Enfer du Nord'. For so many of us your efforts and inspiration will mean that we can tackle our own 'L'Enfer du Nord'.

You say you will miss this place, and I'm sure you will. The things that are worth the effort of the challenge are the things that we always hold closer to our heart, and will have memories of when all others have faided. The things in life that come and go with no thought or effort are forgotten. You will never forget this.

Get yourself ready for that dash on the 'flat stough', we here keep thinking of you and hope that our thought help push you on.

By Nigel W on Friday, 30 April - 02:14 pm -0700

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# Oh yeah...

Your picure yesterday of you looking at a map(?) was nice. It reminded me of a watercolor. I'm sure it'll make a nice illustration for the cover of your book. Um, you *are* going to write a book about this, aren't you? Take care, and I hope for much smooth, old ice for you.

By Maria, KG4JBJ on Friday, 30 April - 01:40 am -0700

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# You're getting there!

Hey Ben,

Keep up the good work. The arctic is fighting you, but I know you'll fight right back and do your best. Perhaps not all the way to Canada, but that's for next time. I hope you can post a picture of your air guitar. Maybe you can hang it at the Hard Rock Cafe/London when you get back home. I'm sure HRC would be honored to make a place for it. Since the Canadians are coming by to pick you up, why not stop by the Eastern U.S. on the way home? We'll even welcome you with Brood X--the millions of 17-year cicadas that will be making an appearance here shortly. We don't drag these little beasts out for just anyone, you know. Hang in there, and look forward to your post from the NP.

By Maria, KG4JBJ on Friday, 30 April - 01:37 am -0700

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# Time for a Miracle

Hi, again, Ben..........the tough sledding must be discouraging about now. With you, your excursion and your welfare in everyone's prayers you are due for some gentle winds at your back to help you press on over some large smooth pans to the Pole.
God bless.
Heather O T Hill
-30-

By Heather on Friday, 30 April - 01:18 am -0700

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# Ben-tastic Photograph

Hi, Ben
A four-star photograph says the Ben Saunder's Arctic Expedition Posting Pack! Your eyewitness dispatches are making this strikingly clear - something is ecologically afoot. Despite extreme conditions, your steel determination and golden courage, remains remarkable. Thank you for being on the leading edge of deep commitment and human spirit.
Best,
-Scot

By Scot Morrison on Friday, 30 April - 01:00 am -0700

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# Dishin' it!

Seems like mother Nature knows no limits as to how hard she can make your journey. I can picture you clawing your way North, struggling for every foot of ground covered. Your toughness and tenacity are exceptional. Thanks for the updates and awesome pictures. Regards.

By George Fudge on Thursday, 29 April - 10:51 pm -0700

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# Another latitude

Yeh!!!!!!!! keep yomping.

and keep your spirits up Ben...... you will do this.
I remember the boot.... and thought hell no he isnt gonna make it.And that seems like yonks ago.
Just woke a sleepie Alfie up to read your HI,He gone to bed a very happy smiley boy..no doubt dreaming of ice and skiing and boys stuff.
Printed off the page for him to show his teacher.He knows someone famous......Big grin!!!!!!!

Jessie

By Jessie on Thursday, 29 April - 09:56 pm -0700

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# GO GO GO

I just found this site, and learned of your incredible adventure. You are an inspiration to all of us in our more mundane challenges. Being from northern Michigan, I understand real cold (which is why I now live in southern California). Keep going! You WILL overcome all obstacles and reach your goal! We are watching, and praying for your success.

By James on Thursday, 29 April - 07:09 pm -0700

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# may the wind be at your back

Ben,
Truely, I pray your next day the wind helps carry you forward. Thanks for your daily logs. I try to catch them when I can, but as I promissed you I do pray for your safety, physical health etc. every day. Wish I could help you pull the sled.
victor

By victor young on Thursday, 29 April - 07:01 pm -0700

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# We all learn from you

Ben: We have been told that there is a power within each of us to move mountains. This power seems to sleep within us, lying dormant until we choose to "activate" it.

Keeping track of you, Ben, we all learn what faith, strength, determination and sheer will is about. We know that, through the example you have set, we can encourage our friends, our family and ourselves when the time is necessary.

Making the best of a difficult situation, knowing when to go, when to wait and when to just simply grasp the most simple beauty around us; and to stop and appreciate any particular given situation. Also we learn when to match the circumstances (blend) or to change the circumstances. Loving and living to the utmost is the knowledge we inherit from you and pass on to others. If we are not involved in moving mountains, we are not living to our fullest.
I think I speak for all of us when I say, Thanks Serco and Ben for allowing us to be a part of your quest.
Cissy,
Texas

By Cissy on Thursday, 29 April - 06:47 pm -0700

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# You're almost at the north pole

Ben
On hands and knees. That is got to be tough pulling a full sled behind you. Your stamina is truly amazing. This must be like doing an ironman competition every day. You're an inspiration Ben.
I was wondering how high some of the rubble ice has been on your journey? How thick is some of the old ice that you are trekking across? Well lets hope for a nice gentle wind from behind you tomorrow. Take care
Andy

By Andy Stokman on Thursday, 29 April - 06:21 pm -0700

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# don't give up now!

just checked in to see where you were and how you were doing. sorry to hear of the backset of horrid weather... it's a beautiful day here in Ohio...keep encouraged, you'll make it!!

By Deb on Thursday, 29 April - 06:05 pm -0700

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# Thank you Ben.

i was over the moon (should I say over the Pole ) heh!heh! when I read your dispatch this morning. Gloria.

By Gloria on Thursday, 29 April - 06:02 pm -0700

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# Thank you but no thank you

I've endured cold while living in Maine, and bitter wind, making it seem like 30 below. Never again!

Glad you have your tent to snuggle into and get warm.

Hope tomorrow is a better day!

By Gwen on Thursday, 29 April - 05:50 pm -0700

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# Great eye contact

Ben,

What great eye contact you have in your pic! You made it feel like we are all there with you, pushing you northward and picking up any dead weight that is slowing you down! Wish I could be there to help (well, no not really, too cold for this Virginia girl ~) but would do the best I could! Keep on trekking ~ you are almost there! YIPPEE!

By Michelle from Va. Beach, VA on Thursday, 29 April - 05:24 pm -0700

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# Hellish

Ben,
I'm pulling for you man. I wish I could be up there to take a few hours pulling the sledge for you.
brian

By brian on Thursday, 29 April - 04:58 pm -0700