Couldn't make the gym tonight so had to improvise at home - squats with a 7yr old on the shoulders, back extensions with a 5yr old on my back, and dips between two chairs with a 2yr old on my legs. Well, it gets them involved I suppose.
Rupert
Monday, 29 November 2010
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Alconbury Primary School
Yesterday I had the honour and pleasure of sharing our expedition with
about 70 kids from Alconbury Primary School. My Goddaughter,
Alexandra, invited me to address the school. I love talking with kids
- they have an natural curiosity and enthusiasm and always come up
with some cracking questions!
I asked for volunteers and every hand in the hall shot up! Last time I
asked for volunteers in a business meeting there was a deathly hush as
people looked at their phones, watches, shoes - anywhere but at me!!
It seems a shame that somewhere in between, that youthful exuberance
is somehow lost! Aah, the responsibilities of adulthood!
The kids tried on the gloves and balaclavas, jump-suits and boots,
goggles and thermals with only boy-volunteers to "try on my
underpants"!! Typical!! They roped up and tried to move around the
room and we talked about Polar Bears, and why they don't live with
Penguins, frostbite and chill-factor and what 7500 calories looked
like - 16 school dinners!!
Their knowledge of the world was a pleasure to see and their interest
in the our endeavours was inspirational
about 70 kids from Alconbury Primary School. My Goddaughter,
Alexandra, invited me to address the school. I love talking with kids
- they have an natural curiosity and enthusiasm and always come up
with some cracking questions!
I asked for volunteers and every hand in the hall shot up! Last time I
asked for volunteers in a business meeting there was a deathly hush as
people looked at their phones, watches, shoes - anywhere but at me!!
It seems a shame that somewhere in between, that youthful exuberance
is somehow lost! Aah, the responsibilities of adulthood!
The kids tried on the gloves and balaclavas, jump-suits and boots,
goggles and thermals with only boy-volunteers to "try on my
underpants"!! Typical!! They roped up and tried to move around the
room and we talked about Polar Bears, and why they don't live with
Penguins, frostbite and chill-factor and what 7500 calories looked
like - 16 school dinners!!
Their knowledge of the world was a pleasure to see and their interest
in the our endeavours was inspirational
I vowed to take "something light and compact" from the school to be
photographed at the Pole - but not the school teddy - I don't want the
responsibility of its welfare and could not face the kids if I lost it!!
And the best question?...
"How do you go to the toilet"?
Marvellous
Manley
Re: Manley's weekly missive
All,
My number is 07810 770 850; should you need it; I don't carry it on the email card.
Best,
DB
David Butler
Director
Catalyst Inc Ltd
On 22 Nov 2010, at 22:20, Manley Hopkinson wrote:
Hi All,With a larger "ice team" and the commercial muscle of Catalyst now onboard, a "launch team meeting" of the new look Best of British South Pole Expedition at the Union Jack Club last Friday was an excellent meeting indeed. We will be saving the "big launch" to later - don't worry, you will be amongst the first to know!There are 8 members in the "ice squad" now - a necessity to ensure stiff competition for places and a seamless integration of reserves right up to the last minute if needs be. Some truly inspiring characters - we spent some time listening to each other's reasons "why" and with a bit of a potted history thrown in!! It is an impressive cast of achievers, misfits, inspirers, adventurers and tough tough people! I commented at the time, that with this team there is nothing we can't do; we can take on the world! And we will!Media interest is rising and the meetings with potential sponsors getting warmer all the time. It all feels good and looks good too. I have a feeling that a few "large" announcements are just around the corner!! Marvellous.Charles Pedlar, our fitness man who runs the Centre for Health and Applied Sports Exercise, summed it up nicely on Friday. He reinforced the message that this is not just about "getting to the top" or "crossing something" - it is not about reaching a place , it is about performance and performance has only one measure - it will be great to get to the South Pole of course, but our publicly stated aim and our internal motivation is for that World Record - it is all about our performance!Bring it on!Speak soonHurrahManleyManley Hopkinson FRGSMobile:+44 (0) 7958 654 776@manleyhopkinson
Alconbury Primary School
Yesterday I had the honour and pleasure of sharing our expedition with
about 70 kids from Alconbury Primary School. My Goddaughter,
Alexandra, invited me to address the school. I love talking with kids
- they have an natural curiosity and enthusiasm and always come up
with some cracking questions!
I asked for volunteers and every hand in the hall shot up! Last time I
asked for volunteers in a business meeting there was a deathly hush as
people looked at their phones, watches, shoes - anywhere but at me!!
It seems a shame that somewhere in between, that youthful exuberance
is somehow lost! Aah, the responsibilities of adulthood!
The kids tried on the gloves and balaclavas, jump-suits and boots,
goggles and thermals with only boy-volunteers to "try on my
underpants"!! Typical!! They roped up and tried to move around the
room and we talked about Polar Bears, and why they don't live with
Penguins, frostbite and chill-factor and what 7500 calories looked
like - 16 school dinners!!
Their knowledge of the world was a pleasure to see and their interest
in the our endeavours was inspirational
about 70 kids from Alconbury Primary School. My Goddaughter,
Alexandra, invited me to address the school. I love talking with kids
- they have an natural curiosity and enthusiasm and always come up
with some cracking questions!
I asked for volunteers and every hand in the hall shot up! Last time I
asked for volunteers in a business meeting there was a deathly hush as
people looked at their phones, watches, shoes - anywhere but at me!!
It seems a shame that somewhere in between, that youthful exuberance
is somehow lost! Aah, the responsibilities of adulthood!
The kids tried on the gloves and balaclavas, jump-suits and boots,
goggles and thermals with only boy-volunteers to "try on my
underpants"!! Typical!! They roped up and tried to move around the
room and we talked about Polar Bears, and why they don't live with
Penguins, frostbite and chill-factor and what 7500 calories looked
like - 16 school dinners!!
Their knowledge of the world was a pleasure to see and their interest
in the our endeavours was inspirational
I vowed to take "something light and compact" from the school to be
photographed at the Pole - but not the school teddy - I don't want the
responsibility of its welfare and could not face the kids if I lost it!!
And the best question?...
"How do you go to the toilet"?
Marvellous
Manley
RE: Manley's weekly missive
Manley,
Thanks for update. Fantastic stuff. Exciting. Want to get on with it!
Cheers
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Sent: 22 November 2010 22:21
To: Manley Hopkinson; South Pole Blog
Cc: Mike Dann; Steve Walton; Northern Dave Monkey; Rupert Baddeley; Matthew Pinsent; Owen, Huw; George & Kate Heathcote; Charles Pedlar; David Willox; Simon Morice; Tim Howland; David Butler; Jo Henderson; Kate Langley; Matt Price;
Subject: Manley's weekly missive
Hi All,
With a larger "ice team" and the commercial muscle of Catalyst now onboard, a "launch team meeting" of the new look Best of British South Pole Expedition at the Union Jack Club last Friday was an excellent meeting indeed. We will be saving the "big launch" to later - don't worry, you will be amongst the first to know!
There are 8 members in the "ice squad" now - a necessity to ensure stiff competition for places and a seamless integration of reserves right up to the last minute if needs be. Some truly inspiring characters - we spent some time listening to each other's reasons "why" and with a bit of a potted history thrown in!! It is an impressive cast of achievers, misfits, inspirers, adventurers and tough tough people! I commented at the time, that with this team there is nothing we can't do; we can take on the world! And we will!
Media interest is rising and the meetings with potential sponsors getting warmer all the time. It all feels good and looks good too. I have a feeling that a few "large" announcements are just around the corner!! Marvellous.
Charles Pedlar, our fitness man who runs the Centre for Health and Applied Sports Exercise, summed it up nicely on Friday. He reinforced the message that this is not just about "getting to the top" or "crossing something" - it is not about reaching a place , it is about performance and performance has only one measure - it will be great to get to the South Pole of course, but our publicly stated aim and our internal motivation is for that World Record - it is all about our performance!
Bring it on!
Speak soon
Hurrah
Manley
Manley Hopkinson FRGS
@manleyhopkinson
Monday, 22 November 2010
Manley's weekly missive
Hi All,
With a larger "ice team" and the commercial muscle of Catalyst now onboard, a "launch team meeting" of the new look Best of British South Pole Expedition at the Union Jack Club last Friday was an excellent meeting indeed. We will be saving the "big launch" to later - don't worry, you will be amongst the first to know!
There are 8 members in the "ice squad" now - a necessity to ensure stiff competition for places and a seamless integration of reserves right up to the last minute if needs be. Some truly inspiring characters - we spent some time listening to each other's reasons "why" and with a bit of a potted history thrown in!! It is an impressive cast of achievers, misfits, inspirers, adventurers and tough tough people! I commented at the time, that with this team there is nothing we can't do; we can take on the world! And we will!
Media interest is rising and the meetings with potential sponsors getting warmer all the time. It all feels good and looks good too. I have a feeling that a few "large" announcements are just around the corner!! Marvellous.
Charles Pedlar, our fitness man who runs the Centre for Health and Applied Sports Exercise, summed it up nicely on Friday. He reinforced the message that this is not just about "getting to the top" or "crossing something" - it is not about reaching a place , it is about performance and performance has only one measure - it will be great to get to the South Pole of course, but our publicly stated aim and our internal motivation is for that World Record - it is all about our performance!
Bring it on!
Speak soon
Hurrah
Manley
Manley Hopkinson FRGS
Mobile:+44 (0) 7958 654 776
@manleyhopkinson
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