Skaidi 28th April 2008
After being dropped off by Trygvy’s girlfriend on the morning of the 26th April , Dave set out from the Gargia Fjellstua on ski. eventually the long suffering skimarch boots he was wearing fell apart, so he had to fall back on trainers and walking on the road, all very frustrating and no prospect of replacing his boots. Late afternoon and he reached Rafsbotn, where he met a friendly Norwegian who put him up for the night, fed him and loaned him a pair of skiboots. Next day he decided to continue walking, not wanting to risk wearing strange boots when still a considerable distance to North Cape remains. It was to be a long day having started about 9am, he finally reached Skaidi some 70 kms further along the E47 main road. By now it was nearly midnight and he was pretty exhausted. Today, still being pretty tired, he decided to take a day’s rest. He plans to ski tomorrow aiming for Smorfjord. Target date for North Cape is Friday 2nd May.
April 28th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Dave
you are making this up - almost there and your boots fall apart - well if it is true and alas it seems so, I hope that your SOH is good shape - 70klicks tabbing along a road for 15 hours does not sound attractive even by the scenic route - you must reckon you’re back on Dartmoor - so are you using the borrowed boots now?
hang in there Donald
April 29th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Hi D
Exhausted and shoeless but now oh so close to achieving your ambitious goal and, whatsmore, almost bang on target - a mammoth and unforgettable solo effort. We are with you all the way D and as always, lost in admiration. Enjoy these last few days, aches and pains ‘n all.
All love
The Godmother xxxxxxxxoooooo
April 29th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Fantastic effort. We heard you on Radio Devon this morning and will be donating to your cause. You are amazing !! Will look forward to hearing when you reach your goal in the next couple of days, Brilliant!!!
April 29th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Expecting your dad for lunch here in a couple of hours’ time - we expect your ears will be burning when the conversation will be all about you and your superhuman effort, despite all the hardship. We’re lost in admiration of your tenacity and your exciting powers of description. Good luck in this, the last push. We hope the borrowed boots are not too uncomfortable.
Love
Verica and Graham
April 30th, 2008 at 8:59 am
David - you are almost there - what must you be feeling….
A truly incredible journey.
I’ll bet that all your followers would love to be at North Cape to greet you, banners and balloons flying!
With respect,
Jo and all Tangyes
May 1st, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Just heard you now have only 3 hours to go!!
AMAZING. Absolutely brilliant, i am so pleased and WISH i could be there. Contacted PA and INS to let them know, not sure about the uptake yet. Will keep pushing and will let them know as soon as you arrive too.
lots of love xxx
(i know you can’t read this until the end, but hoping you’ll feel the admiration from london)
May 1st, 2008 at 4:08 pm
well Dave if Daisy is right you only have a few minutes left of sweat, blood and tears before the first cork pops for you
It has been a huge privilege to have insight into your magnificent journey - all those problems overcome since Day 1, your ‘true grit’ approach against the odds, the spontaneous hospitality and kindness you have received at almost every turn of the tale, fatherly back up when you needed it; an inspiring 122 days
Enjoy a well deserved sense of deep fulfilment, remember what it feels like and let it carry you forth for the rest of your life
over & out
Donald