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# Wish I was there!!!

I really don't care much about the fact that you haven't washed or changed undies!! I'm sure the cold keeps all that at bay...until you're back thawing! :-) This is a truly inspiring undertaking, Ben, and all my friends think I'm completely off my rocker when I tell them that I'm making this one of my life's goals. Granted, I haven't done anything extreme, but have always had the dream...I don't know what finally kick started this, but I think it was the interest I have in the Iditarod...that news led me to the disturbing news of Arduin's current situation (keep positive...I am)...this has struck a nerve in me that is overwhelmingly motivating!! I wish you all the best and you sound like you're in great spirits! Be safe and stay smart...thinking of you and wishing you the best! Perhaps someday we'll journey together!! :-) Now, will you marry me? :-)

By Nikki on Sunday, 14 March - 08:54 pm -0800

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# AMAZING

I am so amazed at what you are doing. I found you thru Kim Komando and I am glad I did. I wish you the best and thank you so much for your courage. You are an inspiration to many.
Sylvia

By SYLVIA DUARTE on Saturday, 13 March - 05:18 pm -0800

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# Good Luck

Lots of Luck from all the team at Polar Challenge. Were off to Greenland in 6 weeks, so will therefore be experiencing similar conditions-yet on land!

Remember, How do you eat an elephant?

Answer: One bite at a time

A good analogy when things are testing...

By Polar Challenge Team on Friday, 12 March - 01:50 pm -0800

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# Your journey

Your journey is an incredible undertaking. Upon awaking please offer yourself to a higher power of your understanding and when retiring, thank Him for your day.

Good luck in the future.

By Don Volpel on Friday, 12 March - 04:00 am -0800

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# Yellow Snow

After living in Alaska for a quarter of a century I can certainly wonder why soneone that seemed so sane would actually voulanteer to do what you are attempting. I worked at Prudhoe Bay and I have been in -100 F. several times however I was receiving alot of money to be there. My advice is get out now. Don't eat any yellow snow. I escaped to Florida. You could be going to Disney World and see how many times in a day you can ride the Tower Of Terror. You don't have to subject yourself to this. Anything you want to know about being in the cold I am more than happy to fill you in on so you don"t have to experience it yourself. I even frostbit my bronchial tubes when I was a firefighter in Alaska. If you insist on going through this I will keep my prayers up for you. By the way I know 5 people that have been mauled by bears in Alaska. Keep in mind you are just dinner to them. A fun factual book for you would have been "Alaskan Bear Tales" by Larry Knuit.
Good Luck- Don't forget to pray tonight.
Gary Roath

By Gary Roath on Friday, 12 March - 03:57 am -0800

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# What's next?

You should ride the Tour de France next! Look out Lance!

By pat obrien on Thursday, 11 March - 08:04 pm -0800

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# My Prayers Are With you.......

Hi...I wish I had your stamina. I wouldn't even camp out in my backyard in the Winter. I take my hat off to you. Keep up the great job you are doing.
Larry Of Massena N.Y.

By Larry Emmons on Thursday, 11 March - 01:11 pm -0800

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# Supplies

What an amazing achievment just getting this far! I read on your site that you are carrying all your food a fuel for the whole journey to Canada, how much fuel is that? Are you sure you have enough to get you all the way to Canada? I imagine it would get pretty cold in the tent if you ran out, could you continue? Good luck!

By Jimbo on Thursday, 11 March - 12:45 pm -0800

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# I'm sooooo impressed!!

I just got word of your journey from Kim Komando. You are so brave to even attempt such an incredible adventure! I sit here in Germany somewhat sad as I used to travel and be more adventurous, too. Oh, I still travel...Poland, Austria, Italy, but it's not the same. You've stepped waaaaaay out of your comfort zone far into the unknown. That takes a lot of courage. I'm sending all my thoughts and prayers your way. Stay safe and warm!

Anisa

By Anisa on Thursday, 11 March - 12:20 pm -0800

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# The depth of your soul!

Ladies don't worry about whether he has changed his underwear, look through his eyes into the depth of his soul. I pray that you will succeed in this large adventure into the cold. If it makes you feel any better we still have lots of snow at our house in Linneus, Maine! But it is really nice out! Carry on and stay strong in your body, mind, and spirit! Zoe

By Zoe-Ann Ryder on Thursday, 11 March - 11:52 am -0800

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# What a day !!!!

Sending you good vibes in a sad morning for the history of spain.
Where many innocent people(@ the moment 130),mostly students and workers, have been killed by the coward terrorists when they were going by train to the center of madrid .
How many dreams broke ???
Keep on with yours !!!!
Peace and love to every one.

By Ana on Thursday, 11 March - 10:34 am -0800

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# Oh what a night?

Hi Ben!

I see you did get the extra guardian angels I prayed for - AND, there's a few more on their way to you right now - Be gentle! Play a nice air guitar tune for us later, OK?

Still with you,

Debi

By Debi on Thursday, 11 March - 08:36 am -0800

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# Hang in there

I admire both your courage and tenacity for attempting this trip alone.
May the wind be always at your back or at least move the ice flows in the right direction.

By Bill Caddoo on Thursday, 11 March - 07:30 am -0800

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# Awesome!

Thanks to Kim Komando I found out about you and what you're
doing. What a challenge! I am 70 years old and I work 10 hours
a day, seven days a week., but what I do is small in comparison
to what you're doing ... and alone, to boot. Prayers and good
vibes are directed you way. Can hardly wait for the next
message from you. God Bless.

By Erna on Thursday, 11 March - 06:11 am -0800

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# Good Luck Ben on your amazing adventure.

Hey Ben,....the team @ Sirengolds Worldwide Glamour Models (U.K) would like to pass on our best regards in wishing you a safe and successful journey in this amazing adventure you have begun.

By Jay Jackson on Thursday, 11 March - 05:33 am -0800

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# keep the faith

You are Living out my dream
luck to you
Rob

By Rob on Thursday, 11 March - 05:15 am -0800

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# Wow.

Wow! Unbelivably cool (heh-heh) thing you're doing. Sending all my hope your way.

By Dave Terry on Thursday, 11 March - 04:05 am -0800

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# Watching you...

"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours."
Henry David Thoreau

As we watch you advance from afar, we keep you in our thoughts and prayers,
hoping that each new day leads you further toward your goal.
Best Wishes in your perilous journey...
(~We Are Dreamers Too~)

By ~travelers on the backroads of the USA~ on Thursday, 11 March - 03:42 am -0800

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# Safe journey, my friend...

Hey Ben,

Good luck in your journey. Found your site while learning about Dominick (hope she's alright). It's quite an undertaking and I hope you complete it in your time frame.

Just wondering about your Argos. How heavy is it? What is the battery drain? How do you recharge batteries? In amateur radio, we have what is called APRS. We send out our positions and nearby stations can pick them up and see our location, speed, and heading, among other info. If our signal reaches an internet-gate, our position may even show up on findu.com. Hope the bugs get worked out of Argos, so it can give reliable information.

Good luck and Godspeed.

By Maria, KG4JBJ on Thursday, 11 March - 02:16 am -0800

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# This is great!

Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

I just followed Kim Komando's link to your site and am really fascinated by what I am reading. May you stay safe from disabling harm. My prayer for you is that through this trek you might be embued with wisdom and revelation, as well as that you might have more fun than you imagined possible on such an arduous journey.

My young wife is about to ship out to Marine Corps boot camp in a few days, so I will look to this site daily as I am able, not only to see how you're faring, but also (selfishly) to help stave off the lonesomeness which is certain to rage upon me while she's gone. I'm pulling for you, buddy.

PFC Richard McCord, USMC 1967 - 1970

By Richard McCord on Thursday, 11 March - 02:06 am -0800

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# I am happy for you!

After 22 years in the USAF and traveling around the world, I am stuck in a cubicle. I am happy and proud to see you doing something. So many have done nothing with their life. Use this time wisely! My prayers are with you.

By Charlie Cather on Thursday, 11 March - 12:55 am -0800

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# lots of littles make a big

Onya Ben. Keep up the mileage, stay safe, and Canada will rise from the ice. May see you at NP around April 18.
eric

By Eric Philips on Wednesday, 10 March - 11:52 pm -0800

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# a follower in NC

I could never do what you are doing. But my thoughts are with you. Please be careful, looking forward to your safe arrival at your destination. GOD's speed.

By mike adams on Wednesday, 10 March - 11:49 pm -0800

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# 10 less nautical miles

Hi, Ben
Amazing! This must be due to the shifting nature of the ice shelf? Enjoy yourself every now and zen. All the best...
-Scot
San Luis Obispo, Ca.

By Scot Morrison on Wednesday, 10 March - 11:30 pm -0800

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# Oh, boy!!!

Hello Ben,
How exciting it must be to do what no one has accomplished. Just remember when the time comes to make those hard decisions we will all be there in spirit to give you the support you will need. Stay warm, we'll be watching out for you from Pasadena,Ca.

By Joe V. on Wednesday, 10 March - 11:23 pm -0800

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# Yippee

10 nautical miles - without even trying - great! Your latest photo is beautiful. I think of you having your adventure while I go about my day. I think what you're doing is fantastic, and I get excited for you everytime I read your latest journal. If one doesn't try, one doesn't live. Your sound in good spirits and I hope your next day's journey goes well.

By Gwen on Wednesday, 10 March - 11:22 pm -0800

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# Whose colder

I'm sitting in Atlanta(Ga) and the people are cpmplaining aabout the cold. If they only knew. Just found U thru Kim Kommando & I look forward to your writings. I hope you do well. Go with my blessings. Gary

By Gary on Wednesday, 10 March - 11:13 pm -0800

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# Keep it up

Great to hear all your news mate. Im beaming you support all the way from sunny Sydney Australia. Work hard and enjoy yourself.
Matt McFadyen.

By Matt McFadyen on Wednesday, 10 March - 10:59 pm -0800

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# Why to go...

You continue to be the highlight of my day. I look forward to your daily messages.

By Chuck Hamilton on Wednesday, 10 March - 10:54 pm -0800

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# Aurora Borealis

I imagine the stars would be a sight, but up there can you see the northern lights?

By Dean Hedman on Wednesday, 10 March - 09:59 pm -0800

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# Oh what a night!

I have been intrigued with the North Pole and South Pole and Antartica since i was a child. To see the images that you all bring back and must see in a day is incredible. I wish I had the courage to do what you are doing. Keep me and everyone in your thoughts and you shall accomplish your goal. Even so...Most people dream, you are living your dream. Stay safe and sane. It must be blinding to see WHITE all the ti me. You don't have too far to go, you are one more day ahead.
Christy

By Christy on Wednesday, 10 March - 08:07 pm -0800

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# Hard to convey..

my feelings here. You are an inspiration!! Although you won't inspire me to follow in your footsteps, lol. I'm sending lots of hope, prayers and good energy your way from Michigan. Be well, stay warm, God bless.....

By Christa (Michigan) on Wednesday, 10 March - 06:47 pm -0800

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# keep trecking

great to hear that you survived the night! i wish you all the luck in the world. after this trip i think you should treck across the sandy beaches of Florida! look foward for more reports
chris- NH

By Chris L on Wednesday, 10 March - 06:22 pm -0800

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# swimming

our class is wondering how you managed to swim the lead with a 380 lb. sled.
We think this is amazing and we are eagerly watching your progress.
Good luck from Tarrytown NY

By gm class on Wednesday, 10 March - 05:41 pm -0800

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# Plenty of stars to wish upon!

Hello! Can you see lots of stars from the times you stop to rest?
Find your star and make your wish.

I will add my courage to yours for today.
Cissy
(Texas)

"Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all the others."
WINSTON CHURCHILL

By Cissy on Wednesday, 10 March - 04:29 pm -0800

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# Great Roll Model

Hi!
Your a fine example of what to be in this life. Too many folks, in the U.S. in particular, are enslaved by the corporate capitalistic machine, and are asleep in their cubicles. Maybe you are waking a few of them up! Lets hope so as there is so much more to living then the office and all the trappings that come with it.

By Rob Forrester on Wednesday, 10 March - 04:25 pm -0800

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# Bravo Zulu

Wow, what an adventure. I totally admire what you are doing. I work for the US navy and my entire office is now addicted to your adventure. Good luck and good skill.

By Ed Graham on Wednesday, 10 March - 04:09 pm -0800

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# Excitement from a cubicle

I can't tell if its good for me to read this site everyday or not. As someone who recently graduated college and used to do all sorts of travelling but am now stuck in a cubicle these adventures both excite me and make me more than a little jealous.

By Chris on Wednesday, 10 March - 03:03 pm -0800

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# WOW what a night!

Sounds as though it was a tough one. That must be one helluva tent. Just curious..any idea if wolves are out that far? Not trying to freak you out..as I'm sure you know...they rarely bother with humans. Just wondering..I live here in NH on the Canadian Border & have the pleasure of calling 2 members of my family. A male Timber(Kiowa) & a female(Lakota). They are the most interesting,intelligent & loving creatures! Best wishes for a good day! Stay safe & warm! Tina..NH

By tina..NH on Wednesday, 10 March - 02:59 pm -0800

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# The Life Of Pi

Was a book given to me on my birthday last year by Will and Sarah Carnegie my Skipper yacht Veritas BT Gloabal challenge where I had the fortune to share a few beers with Tony your expedition manager who crewed as you are aware on Logica.
Message for Tony, sorry Emma has left for the Arctic too, butwith Phil Ashby you will find her dog sledding in Iqaluit with Matty McNair.
I think the appropriate book I'll give you when you reach Canada Ben for your flight home is
The Man who ate everything by Jeffrey Steingarten!
Another glorious sunrise glad the storm has passed and you remembered the memory card this time.
Keep on tramping
Babs X

By Babs Powell on Wednesday, 10 March - 02:31 pm -0800