Sheryl Truesdale, participant
Hey I’m Sheryl. I first got involved in the trek project through my auntie Dawn [a Regional Manager with Who Cares? Scotland, also going on the trek] who roped me into helping out at some of her fund raisers – race night, Schiehallion climb and bag packing. I came on board for the trek late on so only had about five weeks to prepare but I jumped at the opportunity to do something so worthwhile and rewarding. It really is a once in a lifetime experience. I feel sorry for Bussy [another adult supporter] because he had to drop out due to injury but I’m so grateful I got his place!
Sheryl with 'Auntie' Dawn on The Merrick
I’m really looking forward to trekking on the challenge but just hope I’ve done enough in the short time to get fit. But I have had the opportunity to take part in some of the organised activities such as climbing Schiehallion and the weekend at Wiston Lodge. Also I’ve done some climbs in my free time - Merrick and Benyellary – and I’m doing as much walking and training as possible. So raring to go now. I can’t believe it’s only nine days!!!
I’ve been busy organising fund raising events before I go. Last Sunday we had a sponsored walk from Prestwick to Troon and back (10 miles), with a great turn-out. I have already got half-way to my target so I’m well chuffed. Thanks to all for their support.
Sheryl has organised a quiz night at 8.30 pm on Saturday 24th October at the Toll Bar, 10 Littlemill Road, Drongan, Ayrshire, KA6 7BP. Supporters welcome.
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Well done with your fundraising efforts sheryl youve really worked hard (although your mum thinks that she should be noted as one of the main sponsors given the amount of money and in kind help that shes contributed to both of us). I look forward to our ‘journey’ (auntie) Dawn
hey sheryl, good luck, so proud of you! I know you can do it! x x x x
Good Luck xxxx
Hey jst thought id check in when i had the chance! All is well apart from everyone being pretty tired, thats us at Bahrain its 9.45pm here just now, got another 5 n a bit hours to wait til our flight to Kathmandu, just going to head for a lovely shower seen as how we are in the private lounge! Swanky! (p.s my phone isnt working so ill try keep everyone up to date through this when i get the chance!) xxxxxx
Hello Dawn and sheryl glad to here you have arrived safely enyoy the next 6 days walking take plenty of pics and will speak to you both soon lots of love malc rory briadh xxxxxxxx
Hi Keeping track of Dawn and your progress. At gran’s just now we are all around the computer there’s Briadh, Courtney, Papa and Iona We all send the following messages
Briadh ” love you and sending you lots of kisses”
Courtney ” Good luck missing you already”
Iona ” Good luck and kisses”
Papa & Gran ” Following your progress good luck”
and last of all me – Keeping up with your progress, proud of you both,good luck for what ahead, take care Glynis
Hi Sheryl, glad you’s have arrived safely, im missing you already! Hope you’s have a great time and i’ll be keeping track of your trek. Good luck!
xxxx
hey everyone thanks for all your support glad yous are all managing to use the computer!!
We are in Pokhara just now, start our trek for real tomorrow so prob wont b in touch for 6 days but will try our hardest to get text to someone so you know we are ok!! went to a buhdest temple today by rowing across a lake and climbed for about an hour to get there, but was all worth it as we all had a spiritual moment at the top with the buhdda and are feeling all the more enlightend! The veiws were amazing!! im sure we will bore you to death with all the photos when we get back!
hello Everyone thanks for leaving such nice messages on sheryls blog.
this is day number 3 just before 10pm and we’re up at 6 tomorrow- malc you can imagine how well Im doing with the early mornings!
Its such a different culture the people are so friendly and respectful and they dont care about being on time-suits me fine!
Briadh hope your having lots of fun with daddy and Rory and that Daddy is doing your hair properly for nursery (malc take note) love you and miss you lots. hugs and kissess Mummy xxx
Rory bet your loving having one less person to nag you to tidy your room. Miss you xxx
missing you lots too malc have a Great Birthday on 3rd Ill be thinking about you xxx
Fiona -sheryl has spent loads of money on thing she will never need or use infact she may have to haggle for a new bag to fit everything in :0
love to all
dawn xx
hey mummy and daddy!! ur princess is having lots of fun!! hehe had a great day today so glad im here thanks for helping me get here! taking lots of photos to show you, looking forward to actually starting the trek tommorow, its felt like a holiday up to now, managing to eat plenty!! just incase you were worried! altho i was pretty gutted i slept through my dinner on the plane from Bahrain to Kathmandu!!! felt a bit better when i got told it wasnt up to much but made up for it since then!
missing you loads xxx
Hi Dawn and Sheryl hope you guys are having fun
im on the pc with Briadh she says she hopes you have a nice day and she loves you and misses you and sends kisses so there you go!
on a more important note make sure and bring some proper nepalese incense back
Ross
Hi Sheryl.
Hope you are having the experience of a life time.
Steph is freezing as usual can you please bring back a yeti blanket for her lol.
Steph hopes your feet arent soggy and wrinkly and Shelagh says get your ass back here we have too many partnerships. See you soon Karen Steph and Shelagh.
ps Im serious about moving you to my house if you break something so nae messin aboot. Oh and i’ll try and pay your wages in today.
Hope your diarrhoea has dried up hehehehehehe
Hello Sheryl & Dawn
Good to hear your well !
Nice to hear about your spiritual moment.
We too had a spititual moment we went on a camel hike to L/C. (no princess to drop us off) went into the bar ! no barmaid, no spirits for a moment!
Enjoy yourselfs and have fun.
Love DADDY & MUMMY
(Jonty & Fiona)
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hiya Dawn n Sheryl
any yeti sightings yet?
Ross
Namaste!!! we are now back in Pokhara after our grueling trek legs are very sore and hair is very frizzy! as yet no yeti sightings but we are not giving up! sheryl claims to have been attacked by a snow lepoard personally i think its altitude sickness…. dont ask us about the Tenko camp! Back to Kathmandu tomorrow then we are homeward bound. See you all soon lots of hugs and kisses Dawn and Sheryl xxxx