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07-24-2006, 9:08 jen Joined on 04-28-2006 North Ayrshire, Scotland Posts 14 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Hey all, Hope everyone is well. My mum and I are going to Kinloch Rannoch in October (6th-13th) to do some walking and were wondering if anyone would be interested meeting up to do some walking. Give me a shout if anyone would be interested Jen          Report

07-24-2006, 9:40 john treks peru Joined on 04-02-2006 Wiltshire Posts 15 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Ledge,   congratulations on reaching the 3K target already. Well done!   I did receive the 2nd newsletter and it was good to get some names. the font wasn't good for me but I did find someone less than 10 miles away from me who is on the trip so I will contact him this week and see if I can walk with him. Sorry, I don't fancy the Amazon , but does anyone want to fly over the Nasca lines on the free day?? Jen,  sorry I can't get time off to walk with you and your mum in October but good luck. I am doing most of my walking on Salisbury plain and the new forest, but I hope to get to North Wales or Scotland later in the year. I'll let you know when I visit my mum in Ayrshire, since Beith isn't far away. Best Wishes John (and Angus)    Report

07-24-2006, 11:53 jen Joined on 04-28-2006 North Ayrshire, Scotland Posts 14 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Hey John, Shame u cant make it, hopefully others will be able to as it would be nice for everyone to get together. Give me a shout when ur coming to Ayrshire n we can catch up then J      Report

07-25-2006, 12:14 KyleW Joined on 06-07-2006 Aberdeen/Glasgow Posts 6 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Hey all, First of all sorry for the lack of contact over the past month..been busy organising my move to glasgow! Fundraising stuck with 1K to go so any tips on good ways to raise it greatly appreciated! Sorry Jen I won't be able to join you on your walk as I'll have just started a new job and can't really justify taking the time off. There's a couple of us in glasgow though so I might try to organise some regular walks for us, anyone interested let me know. Take it easy guys Kyle    Report

08-01-2006, 10:21 ledge Joined on 05-09-2006 West Yorkshire Posts 41 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Just bought a Water Backpack, 3Litre Hydrapack Hiking Walking Cycling on ebay BUY IT NOW for £9.60 with £2.50 for posting. Worth a look if you are thinking of getting one. See link below. I'll be trying mine out in Italy at the end of week when walking in the hills! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7247421311&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1 If link doesn't work copy and paste the words below and click search - Water Backpack, 3Litre Hydrapack Hiking Walking Cycling How is your fitness training getting on? Mine needs a kickstart! Ledge67    Report

08-01-2006, 13:32 jen Joined on 04-28-2006 North Ayrshire, Scotland Posts 14 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Hey Kyle, I'm only 30 mins away from Glasgow so give me a shout when u've got something organised n I'll try join u if i'm not too busy. J      Report

08-02-2006, 12:02 alanclarke Joined on 05-16-2006 Durham Posts 40 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Mine needs a kickstart too Ledge.  I have not actually started any specific training for the trek yet.  My mind has been more focused on fund raising for the moment, so I have just continued with my usual trips to the gym and got in the odd game of cricket and football. But I will be making some trips to the peak and lake districts soon to start some walking off.    Report

08-04-2006, 14:47 alanclarke Joined on 05-16-2006 Durham Posts 40 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Hi everyone, I was just curious what everyone else had expierienced with regards to the medical form.  I was told by my GP that I MUST have a full medical at a cost of £110 for them to sign that form, I went back to Macmillan and they said they had never heard of anyone having to do that, so I went back tot he GP again with that and they are still insisting that I have one.  The problem I have found is the statement on the back of the letter which say, I certify that this person is fit both physically and mentally to take part in this event.  But Macmillan came back to me and said the signature was just to say what I had said on the form was correct? Anyway, I would just like to know what you have all expierienced so far. Thanks, Alan.    Report

08-04-2006, 19:25 john treks peru Joined on 04-02-2006 Wiltshire Posts 15 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek I was hoping to loose another couple of stones before I had my medical form signed. However now that you brought the matter up, I will check with my GP next week and let you know. Best Wishes John (and Angus)    Report

08-06-2006, 9:29 Gaz Joined on 05-17-2006 Essex Posts 3 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Hi hope every one is well?   I have had my form signed last week and did not have to have any medical at all, I did mention it to the doctor and he said that not required as he is just saying what I have said is correct.   Hope this helps.    Report

08-17-2006, 18:45 Wee-Sarah Joined on 08-17-2006 Edinburgh, Scotland Posts 11 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Hi folks, I'm signed up for the Machu Picchu trek for Concern Worldwide in October/November this year, so I thought I'd drop you a quick line to say hi! Bravo Ledge on reaching your target already - you put me to shame! I too have set up a blog (http://5ft-trek.blogspot.com ) and am selling PR to businesses I deal with in return for their sponsorship - need to start chasing them good and proper tho! I'm currently working through the pain barrier with the blisters I'm 'growing' during hikes through the Pentlands in Scotland. Owch. Anyway... SO excited about the trek, but wish I had as long as you guys to fundraise! ;) cheers, Sarah    Report

08-25-2006, 18:19 ledge Joined on 05-09-2006 West Yorkshire Posts 41 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Got my medical form back from my Doctor.  I didn't have to pay either.  Sounds like your Doctor needs an  injection if he charges!  Why not ask Macmillan to write to him asking him to reconsider as it is for charity? All the best, Ledge Ledge67    Report

08-29-2006, 13:41 alanclarke Joined on 05-16-2006 Durham Posts 40 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek It might depend on how many things you have had to put on the form? But my form did state that any fees that the doctor requests have to be paid by me.  The problem is with the form, because it states that the doc has to declare you physically and mentaly fit. I sailed through the medical thankfully, so I am still on course to go :) Just got to get on with the fund raising.    Report

08-31-2006, 12:34 Maggie Whitaker Joined on 08-14-2006 Wakefield Posts 4 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Hi Guys, My name is Maggie and i will be joining you on this adventure!! I have started my fundrasing and it is going suprisingly well at the moment, i have had some printer cartridge donations from work that we no longer use and sold these on ebay for the tidy sum of £220, i have also recently done a car boot sale where i got another £100, along with sponsorship off colleagues and family i have now passed the first £1000 of the £3000.....I have got more car boot sales planned and some other collection events, so hopefully it won't be long before i reach the minimum. I would like to get out hiking with some of you if you are heading off anywhere please do get intouch with me. I am walking to and from my train station every day now which is a good 8 miles a day, although i know this is not enough and i need to do so much more. Hope you are all well, and i look forward to meeting you all soon.   Maggie   Maggie Whitaker    Report

08-31-2006, 14:13 KyleW Joined on 06-07-2006 Aberdeen/Glasgow Posts 6 Re: May 2007 Machu Picchu trek Welcome Maggie! Tips for raising cash...hmmm yeah i could do with a few myself at the moment! My latest fundraising scam....ahem...i mean idea...is the Nike RunLondon 10K in October...I'll be doing the run with my partner and a friend and hopefully people will sponser me to do this mad event...doing something like this is a good way to get people who have already sponsered you to do it again! Training on the other hand is not fun! I'm viewing this as a good way of getting my stamina up a bit and i'm hoping to do the 10 in an hour or less...pretty much on track for it too! Anyone in the Glasgow area who knows of any good hill walks let me know! New to the area so I'm a bit dumb as to where to go! Laterz Kyle    Report

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