Tuesday, 17 March 2009

Top of the mornin' to ya...

Happy (a little bit late) St Patrick's Day! In true Irish style, Fieldbase was decorated green, white and orange yesterday, and so were the venturers and staff, to celebrate St Patrick's Day, and of course a hugely successful phase two!

We kicked off the evening with Skits from phase two, and it was a tough contest but Alpha two managed to pip Alpha Nine at the post!

Alpha four...
Alpha one singing...
Which team is the best...?

Will, Catherine and Emma from the triumphant Alpha 2!
After the skits, and despite the fact that there was no Guiness, everyone got into the spirit of things with shamrocks and flags painted on various body parts, and threw themselves into a full Irish Celidh (it was definitely not Scottish, despite being run by Ross in his full Kilt outfit!). We even had coke floats (coke, with ice cream in) to replicate the Guiness, and personally I thought it was a lot nicer to drink! Here are a few photos from the Celidh...
Ross explaining the steps...
Everyone painted and ready to go...
Catherine and Bella...
Rose and Adam...
Lou getting into the swing of things...
Alice and Isaac...
Josh, and Grace looking a little bit scared at being flung around so much...
Will and Kayleigh...
Steph and Dom...
This morning after breakfast we had the final project allocations. I'm just waiting for Laura to snap all the groups and then we'll get the final groups and pics up as soon as we can.

6 comments:

Momsy said...

So Kayleigh...you attended a genuine ceilidh? Aren't you glad I spelt your name the naff 1980's way and not the traditional Gaelic way? It may give away your age (and most probably mine), but at least most people can spell it!

What fantabulous photos, it looks like everyone had an absolutely riotous time; St Patrick's Day Raleigh Costa Rica/Nicaragua '09 stylee!

Pooch, you may want to brace your pretty lil self now; what the....is going on in that pic of you and Will? So much follicular wrongness in 1 photo (not Will obviously); I predict that a flood, nay a mini tsunami, of uncomplimentary comments will be heading in the direction of this blog as we speak, courtesy of your barnett obsessed friends! I fear that 'Cavegirl Ceilidh Hair(CCH)' may well become the new 'Sea Fringe'! The only things I can see to compete with the vastness of CCH are your mighty impressive muscles. I'm looking forward to showing Ste; I feel he may step up the gym visits in response!

I await news of the new allocations with baited breath...and crossed fingers/eyes/legs! x x x

bellas family said...

Dearest B and partying folk, groovy dancing, great pictures, good to get your email and to see you and the teams. Enjoy the nxt phase, the great trek. I have completd all the tasks you set me, mission accomplished. Love mummy.
p.s.(from Benny)hope you got the post I left you, I don't think mum could have been any more embarassing if she tried lol she wanted to join in with the dancing, it was pretty 'groovy' after all, got to love her though hey lol
p.p.s.We loved your letter and email - hope the scorpions didn't drop on you. LoL Dad

Luise Lotte said...

To Dominique in alpha2.

Hi macho,seems like you have a nice group of funpeople again,tough guys and beautiful gals.
I wish the group a succesfull trek,I don't think it will be easy but very rewarding !
Love from Calgary,mama

Anonymous said...

Lieve Caatje,
Vanuit koud Zandvoort wensen wij jou een hele fijne verjaardag!! Wel gek hoor schat dat je die dag zwaar aan het lopen bent, maar wat zal het geweldig zijn allemaal. Wij missen je, maar weten dat je enorm geniet, en leven op afstand met je mee. Heel veel succes en dikke kus voor je negentiende verjaardag. Cadeautje ligt op je te wachten. Liefs, Opi en Omi

vardi said...

hi bel!! just spoke to your mom and she gave me step by step instructions to your blog!and fantastic photos!!! you look gorgeous and like you are having such fun! hope its all really good!!so exciting to see you!!all good here - next time choose namibia!! lots and lots of love to you bel..........vards

Anonymous said...

KAYKAY

Your mother is right, what is that pic, i had to look at it twice and find something that i could cope with as part of me didnt want to be your friend anymore!!!
But ull be glad to hear that i can and will be ur friend on ur arrival home!!
Not much going on over here, bit dull, desperate for some of the ole sunshine so bring some back please!!!

Enjoy your last phase, write soon.
love you
Char.
xxxxxxxxxx

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