+Us 4 and Jess Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 (edited) Last night at a star studded event in Covent Garden, London our very own Dorsetgal & GeoDog, aka Wendy & Caesar were presented to the press as one of four "Samsung Everyday Heroes". Wendy has been chosen to run in the Olympic Torch Relay when it passes through London next year on April 6th. Of course Caesar will be running too! Last night, Wendy & Caesar met Sir Steve Redgrave and Kimberly Walsh from Girls Aloud This new is expected to be shown on BBC Breakfast in the next day or two, and already online on the Mirrors website, maybe someone can do a link for me. Wendy wasted no time in explaining geocaching to Sir Steve and even got her Diabetes geocoin photographed with him (he's a Vice President of Diabetes UK) In addition to running in the London Olympic Torch Relay, Wendy will be travelling to China next summer to take part in events there too ... I am sure you will all join me in congratulating Wendy on such a huge achievement. You go girl!! Mandy Edited November 21, 2007 by Us 4 and Jess Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Last night at a star studded event in Covent Garden, London our very own Dorsetgal & GeoDog, aka Wendy & Caesar were presented to the press as one of four "Samsung Everyday Heroes". Wendy has been chosen to run in the Olympic Torch Relay when it passes through London next year on April 6th. Of course Caesar will be running too! Last night, Wendy & Caesar met Sir Steve Redgrave and Kimberly Walsh from Girls Aloud This new is expected to be shown on BBC Breakfast in the next day or two, and already online on the Mirrors website, maybe someone can do a link for me. Wendy wasted no time in explaining geocaching to Sir Steve and even got her Diabetes geocoin photographed with him (he's a Vice President of Diabetes UK) In addition to running in the London Olympic Torch Relay, Wendy will be travelling to China next summer to take part in events there too ... I am sure you will all join me in congratulating Wendy on such a huge achievement. You go girl!! Mandy Brilliant, way to go Wendy (& Caesar Too!) carry the torch for us all!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I think I may have been the first to hear this news, but I'll not be the last to offer my congratulations. Well done Wendy! Here's that Mirror link: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstories/20...89520-20142281/ Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Excellent news, well done wendy. (by the way, when was sir steven in girls aloud ) Quote Link to comment
+Lydford Locators Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Fantastic news Wendy, many congratulations. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Wow, congratulations to both of you! Quote Link to comment
+Nochipra Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) Wow! What an honor! Congrats Wendy and Caesar. EDIT: spelling? Edited November 22, 2007 by Nochipra Quote Link to comment
+Write and Mane Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Brilliant news, well done to both Wendy and Caesar. We expect you have checked out the caches near where you will be in China. Quote Link to comment
Nediam Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 That's great news! Congratulations to Wendy and Caesar Quote Link to comment
Izzy and the Lizard King Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Congratulations from us too. A well deserved honour, without a doubt. Izzy & Paul Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 What an honor and what an experience! Congratulations you two! Naomi Quote Link to comment
+Rosie's Rangers Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Well done to you both Wendy and Caesar, what an achievement that is! Quote Link to comment
Lactodorum Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Fantastic! Presumably you won't get lost with your GPS Are there any geocaches on your route? Quote Link to comment
+dino-irl Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Only one thing to say really....... Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 That is brilliant .... well done Wendy and Caesar. Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Congratulations, Wendy! Quote Link to comment
wolfshead57 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Well done to you both, is the dog going to China as well? Quote Link to comment
+kennamatic Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hearty congratulations from me too! Quote Link to comment
+alma Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 well done to you both what an honour Quote Link to comment
+Midnight Ramblers Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Congratulations and well done. Quote Link to comment
Deceangi Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 CONGRATULATIONS but make sure Caesar doesn't burn his mouth when carrying the torch Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Well done Sir Steve is much taller than you think isn't he ! Quote Link to comment
Lactodorum Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 ANyone who has met Wenday and Ceasar will know what a lovely dog Ceasar is. I never realalised just how talented Ceasar was until I stumbled across this website Couldn't find any mention of him finding Geocaches though !! Quote Link to comment
+JustAlan Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Well done Wendy (and Ceasar of course). Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Well done Wendy and WOOF WOOF Caesar Quote Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Big congratulations, Wendy and Caesar...!!! Quote Link to comment
+mollyjak Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Fantastic news and congratulations Quote Link to comment
+SUp3rFM & Cruella Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Congratulations... What an achievement. Well done! That's a story to tell for life! Quote Link to comment
+Bambography Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Brilliant!! Fantastic news!! Does this mean a London Event on April 6th to cheer her on?? Quote Link to comment
+Skadhi Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Absolutely Brilliant!!!!! A well deserved honour! Have Fun.. Quote Link to comment
+The Wombles Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Delighted to hear this, will you be selling advertising space? Perhaps a small advert for geocaching.com Quote Link to comment
+macroderma Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Well done - I look forward to the photos (some strategically placed geocaching logos....?) Quote Link to comment
+jerryo Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 A worthy congrats thread indeed. Nice one, Mandy. Well done to you, Wendy. Look forward to seeing you on the box! Quote Link to comment
+valliantknight Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Excellent news, a fitting honour for a caching stalwart.Well done to Wendy from The Knight and Damsel and the hounds are well impressed with Caesar Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) Wow, wow, wow! Thank you everyone for your hearty congratulations, it is all still a bit of a dream at the moment! I'll try and answer all your questions ... I think I may have been the first to hear this news, but I'll not be the last to offer my congratulations. Well done Wendy! Mandy had the real scoop but I swore her to secrecy! You were second to know though We expect you have checked out the caches near where you will be in China. Funny you should mention that! I am not sure yet whether I shall be going to Xi'an (home of the Terracotta Warriors) at the beginnning of July or Guilin at the beginning of June. However, each city has one virtual, which I have bookmarked! Full details of the prizes here. I am one of the two people who will be running in London and then visiting China. That's the best bit as Caesar can run with me in London and I guess there is more chance of there being a wheelchair suitable stretch for me to run in central London, at least most of it is flat. Well done to you both, is the dog going to China as well? No, Caesar (shhhh, don't tell him yet) is not coming to China. Pet Passports do not cover China so he would have to be quarantined for 6 months on return, which for a 4 /5 day trip would be absurd. Also, the flights are too long for him, and culturally I don't think he would be so acceptable in China Very risky for health too, at least 30 people died of rabies in China last year ... goodness knows how many dogs! Caesar will be returning to his puppy socialiser, who raised him from 2 to 12 months of age for a weeks holiday. However, the prize is a trip for two to China so I am taking the friend who nominated me. Sir Steve is much taller than you think isn't he ! He certainly is, he was almost as tall as me when he bent to his knees to be photographed next to me! Delighted to hear this, will you be selling advertising space? Perhaps a small advert for geocaching.com Sadly, I have signed a contract and can't! However, nowt to say which TBs / coins I'll have in my pockets though! As soon as I get notice of whereabouts I'll be running, well wheeling, but you know what I mean, I shall be giving careful consideration to a celebratory cache The "do" on Tuesday night was fun, and apart from the presentations I was given a new Samsung phone and got to hold Sir Steves 5 gold medals!! I also got photos of him wth my Diabetes geocoin, (he has type 1 diabetes) and is a Vice President of Diabetes UK. See the pics in this thread Edited November 22, 2007 by Dorsetgal & GeoDog Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 Blackmail me with chocolate, cuddly toys and geocoins and I can keep a secret for several weeks Mandy Quote Link to comment
+Rebel Alliance Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 A big congratulations from us too. A mighty fine bonus of meeting Sir Steve too - I'm a tad envious . Well done Chris, Mick, Eva and Isobel Quote Link to comment
+FollowMeChaps Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Well done Wendy, we'll now take a keen interest. S&R Quote Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Well done Wendy (and Caesar of course), a well deserved honour I'm sure . Does this mean a London Event on April 6th to cheer her on?? Sounds like a great idea, just a shame it will be Sue's weekend to work . Quote Link to comment
DaBeEm Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 That's fantastic - well done Wendy!!! Quote Link to comment
+walkergeoff and wife Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Well done Wendy - it's a real honour! Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Those Olympic bods sure now how to pick a winner! This news has made my day. A HUGE congratulations to the both of you. Quote Link to comment
+Stuey Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 How exciting, that's fabulous! I'm sure you will be very proud! Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Many thanks for all the good wishes, I'll keep you posted on further details, all I know so far is that it is April 6th 2008 in central London. They haven't published final details of the route yet, but I found this on the Mayors site. Quote Link to comment
+studlyone Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 That is amazing news (can't believe I missed this thread earlier). Its good to have such a well known and dedicated ambassador for the country and of course the sport of geocaching - I wonder if it will be an Olympic event this time LOL. I look forward to tracking your progress with this Wendy and wish both of you all the best. Ian Quote Link to comment
+Von-Horst Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Congratulations! Mike Quote Link to comment
+minxyy Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Absolutely fantastic news Wendy and Cesar Congratulations to you both Quote Link to comment
+Yorkypudding Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Hi, Like everything else I have only just read this mail, and its amazing news, Congratulations Dorsetgal and Geodog, you make me feel proud to be a cacher. Well done. Yorkypudding xx Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 UPDATE: The Olympic Flame was lit in Ancient Olympia this morning, and starts its 130 day tour before the games. To coincide with this auspicious event, today my "Chase Your Dreams" geocoin has been put on sale. Some are on sale at Castle Coins & Pins and I shall have some in hand here in the UK later in the week. A couple more bits of publicity have appeared: On the sponsors page & following our activities at Crufts. Quote Link to comment
+kewfriend Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Kewfriend, FewKinder and KewFinder are all right behind you (figuratively speaking) - as we know you can out-run us in the motorised toy you have! Blow a kiss to the Dalai Lama if you see him Quote Link to comment
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