Dave L Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Just got back from my Everest trek, completely knackered but just about alive. Toughest thing I've ever done, even worse than watching the Gas. Thanks so much to everyone who sponsored me, and here's a photo to prove I did it. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Woo-hoo!Let the love-in commence. You first Dolly, then Ron, then everybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Woo-hoo!Let the love-in commence. You first Dolly, then Ron, then everybody Eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Congrats and well done Dave. I hope you'll give us a link to all the photos when you've had a week or so of sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Just got back from my Everest trek, completely knackered but just about alive. Toughest thing I've ever done, even worse than watching the Gas. Thanks so much to everyone who sponsored me, and here's a photo to prove I did it. Cheers DaveNice one Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Just got back from my Everest trek, completely knackered but just about alive. Toughest thing I've ever done, even worse than watching the Gas. Thanks so much to everyone who sponsored me, and here's a photo to prove I did it. Cheers DaveWell done. You forgot to post your sponsor link. We can still sponsor you even after the event?PS Who's the yeti in the foreground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornbury Red Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Piccy no worky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 I thought you were referring to Walsall. Sorry, they made me send a picture of your goodself to the West Mids Police after your articles about their activities and behaviour last season. Now you've got me in big trouble, they will now realise that the pic I sent was not you! (twas Edson).Well done Dave, what a fantastic experience and such a worthwhile Charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 I thought you were referring to Walsall. Sorry, they made me send a picture of your goodself to the West Mids Police after your articles about their activities and behaviour last season. Now you've got me in big trouble, they will now realise that the pic I sent was not you! (twas Edson).Well done Dave, what a fantastic experience and such a worthwhile Charity.I also initially thought DaveL was referring to Warsaw FC and their hopelessly corrupt toff/snob led West Midlands Royalist Gestapo Police. Well done to DaveL from all at the Red Goblin grotto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 ###### people, come on! DaveL is back; we need replies and ample forum high-fives and bum-slaps.Now get with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazareth Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Yay for Dave!Your photo isn't displaying for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 What up Dave!Well done! Whats next?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Photo is in the sig I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Amazing what you can do with this new fangled digi-photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave L Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Well done. You forgot to post your sponsor link. We can still sponsor you even after the event?PS Who's the yeti in the foreground? Sponsorship still more than welcome: http://www.justgiving.com/davidlloydeverest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboy Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 ###### people, come on! DaveL is back; we need replies and ample forum high-fives and bum-slaps.Now get with it. Well I don't know if I'm up for a bumslap, but I'm happy to give you a high five.Well done. Amazing achievement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzinio Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Well Done Mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Roper Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 What do you mean watching the Gas ,have you been to the Mem you traitor.No only kidding well done great effort Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins72 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Well done Dave you've missed some great city wins I'm sure you will catch up with the usual banter on here though! Keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Well done Dave, me and Robins were only wondering the other day how you were getting on. Glad to see your back safe and sound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Well done, Dave. Must of been similar to Porlock Hill, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citynut54 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Well done Dave !!Back in time for the play offs !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 So did you in fact fall over and graze your knee at any time is the big question?I can do more things to make you feel good than just a bumslap if you're interested? Got anymore of those Happy Pills btw? I enjoyed they I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED4LIFE Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Well done Dave, that truly is an immense achievement indeed. I suggest you have a couple of Blackthorns to celebrate!!Whats next in store? 1 man flight to Mars or something..................Now if City can only scale the heights that you have........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanDudess Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Well done Dave. Glad to see you're back safe and sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtilldead Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Nice one Dave, nice to see your home safe and sound,you have got to be really proud of yourself mate, Well Done.When did you get back mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
England Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Er, what did you actually do - pardon my ignorance but I thought Everest was the highest mountain but your piccy shows a hell of a lot of peaks way above you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Er, what did you actually do - pardon my ignorance but I thought Everest was the highest mountain but your piccy shows a hell of a lot of peaks way above you The caption says Everest from Kalla Pattar, so I'm guessing it's a view of Everest from another mountain/place in the range?I doubt you climb 10,000ft all the way up one mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave L Posted April 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Er, what did you actually do - pardon my ignorance but I thought Everest was the highest mountain but your piccy shows a hell of a lot of peaks way above you It'll take a helluva lot of pardoning to match the sum total of your ignorance, but I'll do my best. I was never going to the summit of Everest itself. One in ten people who try that die, and I'm not that stupid. I trekked almost to the peak of Kalla Pattar (5550 metres, 18,192 feet) - a real tough climb - I suffered quite badly from altitude sickness. We walked for 16 hours on summit day, starting at 2.30am in order to get good views before the clouds come in. From Kalla Pattar you look down on Everest Base Camp in the valley below and across to Everest itself which is the high peak in the photo. Took 10 days to reach the summit and 3 days to come down - a sign of how tough the climb is, and of the fact that we took some time to acclimatise on the way up, due to the high altitude. I'll post a few photos when I can work out how to do it. It was a real adventure, and the most physically demanding thing I've ever done, or would ever want to do. I've raised over £4000 for Scope but would welcome more donations. http://www.justgiving.com/davidlloydeverest Good to see City doing so well while I've been away. Only caught up with the scores on Sunday. It's a bit tough to get the results up in the Himalayas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazareth Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 To post photos, get the pics onto your computer via regular digital camera methods, then upload them one by one on www.imageshack.us - it even provides you with handy BB code to display them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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