Nick Rocks Peru!

[HarperPR]

Well, it may be a while off yet, but on October 8 Nick will once again be off trekking in support of the LoveHopeStrength Foundation. This time in a 10-day trek to Peru's Machu Picchu: 'The Lost City of the Incas' at 7,875ft above sea level.

You can already get involved by donating to LHS on Nick's behalf by clicking on his name in the link below.

More details to come over the next months, and lots more exciting news!

http://www.perurocks.org

[scotpaulabear]

Yaaaaaay Harpic! :biggrin:
(jeezus, another big hill I can get stressed out about him climbing LOL)

And I see one of our lovely forumers on board too, right Katrina? ;)
http://www.perurocks.org/trekkers/katrina-copping/

[katrina]

You do indeed - if anyone could spare any pennies to sponsor me that would be fantastic.

will make sure that I take lots of photos to share?? xxx

[scotpaulabear]

Remind me after payday at the end of the month hon :)

[katrina]

Will do thanks p that is wonderful :)xxxx

[p.e.todd@btinternet.com]

If I wasn't going to the Scillies a few days before I reckon I'd try and do this too.

[scotpaulabear]

If I wasn't going to the Scillies a few days before I reckon I'd try and do this too.

You're keen! :biggrin:

[p.e.todd@btinternet.com]

You're keen! :biggrin:

Well I had my mum die of cancer and also Peru is a fantastic place to indulge my birdspotting passion and Cuzco is a base for bird holdiays there as there's an expat brit running a company for birds there so I'd have 2 reasons to do the trek.

I'll put it off for this year though and see what LHS organises for 2009.

[scotpaulabear]

Well I had my mum die of cancer and also Peru is a fantastic place to indulge my birdspotting passion and Cuzco is a base for bird holdiays there as there's an expat brit running a company for birds there so I'd have 2 reasons to do the trek.

I'll put it off for this year though and see what LHS organises for 2009.

Good luck! That's a great way to honour your mum...

[scotpaulabear]

Right, UK Harperspace-cadets, it's near payday so start putting yer money where yer mouth is and contributing to the Harpic cause! :30:

http://www.justgiving.com/nickharperperu

[scotpaulabear]

*BUMP*

See the gentle reminder above - time to put some money in Nick's Peru Rocks piggy bank! :piggy:

:30:

[scotpaulabear]

*BUMP*!!!!!

Not so gentle reminder this time... yeah I know the economy is crapola, but it is everywhere especially in Peru, so let's all have one or two or ten less beers this month (after the RAH obviously :wink: ) and cough up more to cheer our kid on! :thumbup:

Links for both UK and non-UK giving here...
http://www.perurocks.org/trekkers/nick-harper/

:30:

[aspwatterson]

*BUMP*!!!!!

Not so gentle reminder this time... yeah I know the economy is crapola, but it is everywhere especially in Peru, so let's all have one or two or ten less beers this month (after the RAH obviously :wink: ) and cough up more to cheer our kid on! :thumbup:

Links for both UK and non-UK giving here...
http://www.perurocks.org/trekkers/nick-harper/

:30:

Have you got an address to send cheque/money to for supporting Nick?


andi
aspwatterson@hotmail.com

[HarperPR]

Have you got an address to send cheque/money to for supporting Nick?


andi
aspwatterson@hotmail.com


Andi, if you click on the UK Donors link on the Peru Rocks site, you can send via there.

http://www.perurocks.org/trekkers/nick-harper/

If you wanted to send to him direct, then send via
Sangraal Records
PO Box 2484
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN83ZN

[HarperPR]

No doubt there will be global reportings a-plenty in the next weeks.

http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_48884.shtml

[HarperPR]

http://www.lovehopestrength.org/donate-prayerflag.php

Send messages of support and keep up with the news and blogs daily from October 6.

[katrina]

countdown has definately begun in my house!!!!!! Still going to the gym - I'm in the half excited half scared lol but a hello for me too would be nice

xxx

[scotpaulabear]

Not a problem at all Katrina, was gonna do so already :) I know they had a few problems getting messages last year so we'll just have to send you quite a few LOL...

*thankful that it's payday so I can send a prayer flag for my uncle who's just had another growth removed, the guy is so positive he makes ME feel better!*

[pixiefitz]

Donation sent

[katrina]

lol just read the itinery on the website - how exciting........ Still wondering if I have done enough training or have got everything but its going to be fun and I'm now really excited. :hurray:

Be lovely to get some messages and thanks again for your support on this forum for LHSF on this forum

xxxx




Not a problem at all Katrina, was gonna do so already :) I know they had a few problems getting messages last year so we'll just have to send you quite a few LOL...

*thankful that it's payday so I can send a prayer flag for my uncle who's just had another growth removed, the guy is so positive he makes ME feel better!*

[HarperPR]

Hey, not long till kick-off now and the big Peruvian llama fest!:D

Are you leaving on the 6th too, Kat?

[scotpaulabear]

*BUMP*
Right you lot, I'm gonna keep flying this flag :dupe:

Please donate NOW to LHS, and please promise to send messages to Nick and Katrina from the website while they're away so they know we haven't forgotten 'em :wink:
http://www.perurocks.org/
http://www.perurocks.org/trekkers/nick-harper
http://www.perurocks.org/trekkers/katrina-copping

I know where you live*, don't make me kick yer arses...


*okay I don't actually, but I sounded like I might send the boys round just for a second, didn't I... :20::biggrin:

[HarperPR]

Tuesday October 7
Nick arrives in Peru


Thursday 9
First acoustic performance in Cusco

Friday 10
Start of trek
Cusco - Wayllabamba 7.5 miles

Tuesday 14
Acoustic celebration

Wednesday 15
Finale tribute concert at Discoteca Gotica de Larcomar, Lima, 9pm - 4am.

Messaging facility active from Monday 6th.

http://www.perurocks.org

[katrina]

Leaving tomorrow - whowohhhhhhh - I am all packed and ready to go.:D

Thanks everyone for your support and send me some messages when we're over there.

Love Kxx

[HarperPR]

Oh, we will! There's also a message thread on here in Off Topic. And you, make sure you get a blog post in from over there!

Will call you later.

[katrina]

Will try too - leaving at 2 am tomorrow morning lol

xxxx

thanks again :auto:

[HarperPR]

Peru time zone: -6hrs BST (so probably means we'll have to be up for an early breakfast to read the 'Daily Llama' news!:D rather than the late night blogs we stayed up for from Everest)

Weather in Lima for next week, 66-77F with some showers.

[HarperPR]

The Peru Rocks site is temporarily down. Service will be resumed as soon as.

As MySpace Tom always says: don't mail, just sit it out!:biggrin:

[HarperPR]

Message facility now up and running. Note that messages are all publically displayed - so no swearing, haha!

No Day 1 report as yet...

[HarperPR]

If you are on MySpace or any other site or forum, could you please spread the following in comments, blogs, posts, bulletins etc.:

PERU HAS STARTED TO ROCK!

www.perurocks.org

The Peru Rocks blog at my myspace below can also be emailed to anyone.

Let's blitz the net and world!

Marcie, would you have time to do something for Virgin/Absolute?

Don't forget to message everyone over in Peru - 37 messages when I last looked and it's hardly begun.

[Marcie]

If you are on MySpace or any other site or forum, could you please spread the following in comments, blogs, posts, bulletins etc.:

PERU HAS STARTED TO ROCK!

www.perurocks.org (http://www.perurocks.org)

The Peru Rocks blog at my myspace below can also be emailed to anyone.

Let's blitz the net and world!

Marcie, would you have time to do something for Virgin/Absolute?

Don't forget to message everyone over in Peru - 37 messages when I last looked and it's hardly begun.

Hi Linn,

Put a short blog up on the page... hope it helps :biggrin:

[SHAUN I]

If you are on MySpace or any other site or forum, could you please spread the following in comments, blogs, posts, bulletins etc.:

Have put one on Facebook, hope it helps, and an ad for Stormcock. :cheers2: Cheers!

[HarperPR]

Cheers, folks!

It feels a bit quiet on here this time, or is it just me and that things haven't really got going yet in Peru? I miss not having Katrina and Jules around to get excited with...

[scotpaulabear]

Nick and Katrina both spotted in yesterday's podcast, so they both made it safely - YAAAAY :biggrin:
http://www.perurocks.org/journal/oct8/

Totally moving, I have a feeling it will just get more and more so...

[HarperPR]

Live news up on Music News, courtesy of the lovely Marco!

http://www.music-news.com/ShowNews.asp?nItemID=21590



PLEASE ALL....try and get as much news out there (friends, foes, online, on digital, on BBC radio, whatever - I'm not fussy!:)).

Copy

PERU HAS STARTED TO ROCK! www.perurocks.org (http://www.perurocks.org)

around to everywhere and ask those you're sending to to pass on.


Copy the news release and send to anywhere you can think of!


Let's do our bit for the boys (and girls) on the front.

[aspwatterson]

Remind me after payday at the end of the month hon :)

What's your national insurance number? I need this to update my records of who I'm dealing with? Have you got any ID?

andi [on an identity theft mission :leaving: ]

[scotpaulabear]

What's your national insurance number? I need this to update my records of who I'm dealing with? Have you got any ID?

andi [on an identity theft mission :leaving: ]

You didn't go on the walk, you sneak :wink: Nice try LOL!

[aspwatterson]

You didn't go on the walk, you sneak :wink: Nice try LOL!

Cheeky girl or a potential member of them!

I did not do Snowdon cos of my bad foot which Ian Cropton and my latent, erstwhile chiropodist will vouch for. And, furthermore I can't do Peru which my ex-mum's solicitors will likwise vouch for. How many vouchers do you need?

See you up Snowdon 2009, that's a promise, with a guitar as well.

I did though send Snowdon 2008 £50 as a gift from a £100 giro so I am definitely going to Harper heaven mate! Also intend contributing to the Peru campaign when funds allow....cheers andipandishly :o

[scotpaulabear]

I shall see you at the top of Snowdon in '09 Andi. Maybe :wink:

[HarperPR]

http://www.nationalgigguide.com

[HarperPR]

Cheeky girl or a potential member of them!

I did not do Snowdon cos of my bad foot which Ian Cropton and my latent, erstwhile chiropodist will vouch for. And, furthermore I can't do Peru which my ex-mum's solicitors will likwise vouch for. How many vouchers do you need?

See you up Snowdon 2009, that's a promise, with a guitar as well.

I did though send Snowdon 2008 £50 as a gift from a £100 giro so I am definitely going to Harper heaven mate! Also intend contributing to the Peru campaign when funds allow....cheers andipandishly :o

Andi, that's lovely of you that you gave that amount. But please, you and anyone else, don't feel bad that you can't contribute more or anything either physically or financially. These are cash-crunching times and it is hard for a lot of people.

But...everyone CAN contribute something by, as I've cracked on in previous posts here about, by spreading the word around online.

Now, I'm off back to MySpace to press on!:)

[scotpaulabear]

Ay carramba! How. Cool. Is. THIS. :thumbup1::m8:

http://www.perurocks.org/journal/wp-content/gallery/oct9/lhs_1057.jpg

And today's podcast? All you 'Cockers will want to watch it - and you'll know what song Nick is playing in the pic above...
http://www.perurocks.org/journal/oct9/

[critch]

Quality pic. Went to watch the ppdcast but my phone won't do it! What's the point of a podcast if you can't watch it on your iPod? Bloody apple! Any suggestions peeps?

[scotpaulabear]

Not sure, Critch, sorry - not iPhone savvy! :blushing:

Damnit, no one over the age of 6 should look cool in Crocs, but here's Nick disproving that :svengo:


http://www.perurocks.org/journal/wp-content/gallery/oct9/lhs_0989.jpg

(haha just noticed the Levs t-shirt)

[critch]

(haha just noticed the Levs t-shirt)

Is it a knock-off one bought from the sales people outside the rah? :P

[SteveT]

That coffee table appears to be made of beans and rice. Yummy.

[Travellerman]

Looks pretty plush.

Now get your feet off the table you oiks. :toetap05:

:wink:

[Marcie]

Not sure, Critch, sorry - not iPhone savvy! :blushing:

Damnit, no one over the age of 6 should look cool in Crocs, but here's Nick disproving that :svengo:


Hey I resemble that remark - I love and swear by my Crocs, and I think I am pretty darn cool, meself :cool: (and I'm WAY over the age of 6) :p

[SteveT]

Looks pretty plush.

Now get your feet off the table you oiks. :toetap05:

:wink:

Nick's definitely got "previous" for walking over furniture.

[scotpaulabear]

Hey I resemble that remark - I love and swear by my Crocs, and I think I am pretty darn cool, meself :cool: (and I'm WAY over the age of 6) :p

Heehee :wink:
My friend Nicola would smack me for sayin' that too :D

[aspwatterson]

Have found messaging board but it just don't accept anything. Perhaps library system here defunct or satellite out of sync?

andi :banghead: :m2: :cuss:

[HarperPR]

At this point of the trek satellite link-up may well be spasmodic, given their positioning. Sit it out. It will be back!

[HarperPR]

Not sure what's happening on the Peru journal front - things seem to have stalled somewhat! But from last email I got, everything is good. And what stories are going to come out of this trek - woo hoo! :biggrin::biggrin:

[scotpaulabear]

The podcast for the 11th isn't working yet, but I think there may be more than a few of you who want to check out the following... there are beautiful moments and some very silly ones as well...

*must remember not to watch these at work, got soda up my nose trying not to snort out loud* :rofl:

Tour guiding as a new career?
http://www.perurocks.org/journal/oct12/

And a science lesson for the children of Machu Picchu :rofl:
http://www.perurocks.org/journal/oct13/

[Debbie B]

They're both great Paula, made me laugh too :biggrin:

I think at the next gig, i should go and help him strum :rofl: too

[FunkyMunky]

Quality pic. Went to watch the ppdcast but my phone won't do it! What's the point of a podcast if you can't watch it on your iPod? Bloody apple! Any suggestions peeps?

Get a Nokia.

:wink:

[critch]

does it work on a nokia?

Got to admit, although I love this phone, it does have a fewuck to nokia before this.

[HarperPR]

Very emotive journal for October 14 now up, written by Lee Williams.

And read with tears in my eyes...

http://www.perurocks.org/journal/oct14/

[scotpaulabear]

Wow. Just... wow. Between that and Tracey Callahan's journal the day before... :crying:

[scotpaulabear]

From the 14th - you will believe a Harpic can fly... :svengo:

http://www.perurocks.org/journal/wp-content/gallery/oct14/lhs_8268.jpg

[critch]

From the 14th - you will believe a Harpic can fly...

David Blaine eat your heart out. Actually second thoughts no. That freak'd do it too.

[HarperPR]

Journal reports now live for 15th and 16th - and spot the message from Glenn Tilbrook on 17th!

http://www.perurocks.org/journal/oct15/
http://www.perurocks.org/journal/oct16/
http://www.perurocks.org/journal/oct17/

[HarperPR]

Peru Rocks has so far raised an estimated US$100,000 (£56,000); the final figure to rise from donations and DVD sales. A fantastic achievement that will do much to help the lives of cancer sufferers in the Andean region.

Thanks to all those who supported and contributed.

Photos from the last days in Peru up on the Peru Rocks site, including Nick at the Lima show. All photos that appear on the site were taken by Gary Noel.

[scotpaulabear]

All of the podcasts are up on YouTube now - here's the link to Lovehopestrength1:
http://uk.youtube.com/user/lovehopestrength1

[katrina]

I'm back and thank you so much for all your messages during the trek - Jackie and I really appreciated it - so much so - I cannot express it in words.

I'm still in a whirlwind mixture of emotions, jetlag and wowwwwwwwww did it really happen - so may be posting over a few days.

We arrived in Cusco a day early to get acclimised to the altitude - and were greeted by the whole of peru being ground to a halt by a general strike. We had to have a police escort through cusco to get to the hotel (http://hackenbushherald.freeforums.org/supporting-katrina-t1660.html#) as every other car was getting rocks thrown at them!!!! Coca tea seemed to help with the altitude and I loved Cusco - the markets were fantastic and I became really good at bartering....

The trek started with a two hour drive with some of the bridges being destroyed in the strike - I am sure you caught the footage of the buses going over wooden sticks!!! I am so glad I trained hard for this trip and I did my three treks up snowdon. Although I still felt I could have done more.

The temperature was a lot hotter than the guide books said - about 30C - hence why in every photo you see me wearing my hat. Each day we left camp really early and trekked until about 6 pm. The scenery was amazing and Jackie and I have tons of photos - which I need to sort out and bore you with. Once we started getting higher the altitude really did kick in with the trekkers who lived at higher altitude striding past us brits who were huffing and puffing. You couldn't seem to regulate your breathing so had to so specialised breathing techniques and then stagger on for a few more steps. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the trek but I am fed up of stone (http://hackenbushherald.freeforums.org/supporting-katrina-t1660.html#) stairs going up and down!!!!! They were steep. But my back, knees, legs didn't ache at all during the trek and even walking 10+ miles a day wasn't a problem.


However, nothing can describe the emotional when you climb over some stone steps and are greeted at the sungate with the sight of macchu picchu in the distance - I got goosebumps to be honest and emotional. I just thought about everyone who had supported me during this trek and everyone who has supported lhsf uk - you were with me every step of the way in my mind.

After the train ride back down to cusco and then onto lima - we made a visit to the hospital. One of the guys from fastball brought his guitar and played some songs to the people receiving chemo. In the hospital, all the patients have their chemo together and listen to music - it was nice to met everyone there and I wish I had learnt a little bit more spanish (http://hackenbushherald.freeforums.org/supporting-katrina-t1660.html#). The money raised is going towards a van that will travel through peru villages checking people for cancer and offering information. Nothing can compare you to the difference in health care there and it makes you thankfully for everything.

The trip has been amazing, and I cannot thank anyone enough for their support, its made me even more prouder to be involved in LHSF UK, I made some amazing friends on the trek, realised how much I value friendship etc - I know I am getting cheesy but its the truth.

I hear the next trip may be Mount Kilmaja - sorry cannot spell that and Las Vegas in October - so I can hear the grand Canyon (http://hackenbushherald.freeforums.org/supporting-katrina-t1660.html#) calling me now...... but before then its snowdon and maybe another mountain in uk if I have my way.

Kxxxxx



More tales to come when my mind is less jetlagged.

Great to hear Nick again and look forward to meeting some of you shortly.

Snowdon Rocks 3 here we come.xxx

[scotpaulabear]

HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGS for ya Katrina, you rocked, thanks for the first report back!! :14:

[HarperPR]

Further...later...

http://www.harperspace.com/nick-harper-lhs.html

[katrina]

HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGS for ya Katrina, you rocked, thanks for the first report back!! :14:

I'll sort out my photos this weekend and post some of here. I'm still in a whirlwind of how exciting it was and it was great to see Nick performing again :)

Thanks again for your messages of support - it meant a lot to me whilst I was climbing those stairs up and down, up and down, up and down!!!!!!

xxx:D

[HarperPR]

Last part of the Peru Rocks journal and more.

http://www.perurocks.org/journal/oct17/

[aspwatterson]

Last part of the Peru Rocks journal and more.

http://www.perurocks.org/journal/oct17/

Wonderful stuff! Almost feel I'm there or should have been!

chrs
andi [the mountain man]

[scotpaulabear]

Found a link to this in the latest LHS mailout - it's great to see Nick getting a mention and a few great photos on my hometown paper's website :biggrin:

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/10/peru_rocks.html

[scotpaulabear]

Found this while searching for LHS stuff - a Nick namecheck from the friends of Otto from Peru Rocks :biggrin:
http://ottoschutt.com/?p=311