Fire Troop Messages – 7th Aug

Jake S. Fire Troop
hello, im having a great time in japan and the jamboree. I have had a great time staying with my japanese family in kobe, they took us on a cruise and to a water park. The only bad thing so far for me was on the second night of the jamboree a mini tycoon hit and two of fire troops tents were washed out, including mine so all my stuff got wet, but it’s dry now and im having an amazing time!

Harry J Fire Troop
Hi, im having and amazing time in Japan so far. The jamboree is very good and so was homestay. I hope it doesnt rain again because some of my stuff got wet. I think i am going to have a great time in Chiba next week.

Regina Broadbent Fire Troop
Hi Robert, Neil, Philip and Alex
Thanks for your message. I am still having a great time. The Jamboree is fantastic, even though we got washed out the second night! Looking forward to seeing you all soon, but not too soon!!
Love
Regina xxxx

Today fire troop walked up mount fuji. Our first views of the mountain were blocked by clouds until we arrived about halfway and realised how high up we actually were. The hike up was hard but when we reached the top it was all worth it though we couldnt really see much. We all ran down the the mountain – there were a few falls, cuts and bruises but no one could stop laughing.
Rocks in shoes, pain in thighs and watching people faceplant down a volcano. Todays walk was both challenging, annoying and hilarious at the same time. the highlight of which was arguing with a very stubborn (not very clever) aussie who refused to accept that england was clearly the better country even though they are rubbish at all sports.
the thick mist that stopped us seeing anything whatsoever luckily cleared while we were at the top. annoyingly that stubborn aussie was there yet again waiting for us telling us to hurry up…quickly followed by comebacks around the subject of convicts. (her funniest comment was the idea that the engish cannot catch which obviously isnt true! (various rugby world cups and several ashes!). the views from the top of fuji were well worth the climb and the sprint down was even better (as jordan mentioned chinese people faceplanting a volcano!). overall we had a great, although rather dusty, day. all thats left is a campfire with the yanks!
from Alexandra, Jordan and Dan.

today fire walked up mount fuji. we took a coach at 7:15 to about half way up at about 2000 feet. we then walked up the south face of the volcano. going up felt like you were on a treadmill half the time your feet just slipped down and you got now where. this made the walk up difficult but we manged it in the end and ate lunch ridge by the crater of the volcano.

By James P

Fire Troop Messages – 4th Aug

Matt B
hi mum,
how are things back at home? sorry for not sending to many messages i’ve been busy.
we got flooded out of our tents the other night due to really bad rainfall so all of my clothes are saturated. having a good time though. how my dad and the baby? looking forward to seeing you and going to spain.

lots of love Matt.x

James P

Hello everyone

just an update from the 4th day of camp. the otherday we had a really bad rain storm where a few of the the tents got flooded and people’s clothes drenched. my tent was alright and my bag got only slightly damp. on friday we are climbing mount fuji and today we are doing a massive nature trail. its is hot at the moment but the weather here can change in an instant. the food here is better but i’m still looking forward to english food again.

see you soon

James

James W – Fire

Hello everyone, good to hear that caroline is back.
Yesterday was an early unexpected wake up call at 1 am, my tent woke up it was raining hard, the water was seeping through our tent and underneath us, so our tent got floody. Luckily we had warm weather yesterday dried our tent and re pitched them. we also saw MT Fuji which is absolutley awesome so have got bout 15 pictures of the mountain from different angles. I also did a load of swaps yesterday and swapped a woggle for a polo shirt from hong kong so a very fair trap

see you soon

james

Robert S – Fire

hey, grace thanks for the message and sorry for the late reply but it’s hard to get internet connection on camp.I’m having a great time and the weather is amazing but yesterday 2 tents were flooded by the nights rain and their stuff was soaking but don’t worry my tent was fine. tell mum and dad japan is great and I am really missing them and tell uncz, knealy and keith i wish they could see what it is like here and that i’m missing them all.

P.S tell uncz i can’t wait until Norfolk

missing you all, see you soon

love Rob

xxxxxxxxxxxx

Thomas R – Fire

Hello everybody. It is going great so far although the weather went mental on Monday night, causing extreme floods throughout the campsite and flooding the main compartments of a few tents. The occupants had to move out at 1 am as their sleeping bags and ground mats got soaked. The later on that day the clouds cleared mostly and we caught a spectacular view of Mt Fuji. Also talking of Mt Fuji- are hiking to the summit on Friday after getting the coach to Stage 5 (halfway up the mountain). So looking forward to it very much and hope you send a message back.

love from,
Tom xxxxx

Robert J-Fire troop

Hi Mum Dad and Phillip when he gets back.
Mount fuji’s peak has shown today and ive got some lovely pictures everyones getting along brilliantly and its great now the flooding has stopped(it rained that much!!!!) none of my stuff got wet and it really good when the suns out hope everyones okay epsecially Mum say hi to Phillip lots of love Robert.

Joe W – Fire Troop

Hi Mum, Dad and Bec

I’ve had a good time in japan took lots more photo’s. Jamboree been eventful got flooded out of the tent at 1 in the morning !!!! Woke up soaking and cold and had to dry out everything.
Water was about 2 inches deep!!!! Electronics didn’t far well !!!! :( On a more positive note seen all of mount Fuji today :) last 2 days we didn’t know where it was !!!

Hope your having a good time in vass.

Love

Joe

James W – Fire troop

Hi mum,dad and Caroline

today was good more bases. Mount Fuji has appeared two days in a row, yesterday the whole day and today night while we were eating tea.

bye got to go

love james

Elizabeth S (Fire)
Hi Mum,
Having an amazing time at the Jamboree. Got a fantastic view of Mount Fugi, it’s fantastic! Hope your having a good time without me and not missing me to much! Tell nana I said hi. I’m eating fine just to let you know. I’ll see you in a week! Love you lots :) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Lizz!

Ryan S- fire troop
THANKS FOR ALL THE LOVING MESSAGES!!!!!!!! :@ :@ :@ :@ oh and for your information, you know the injections I went for at the doctors?? well they havnt worked :/
hope it thunderstorms in barbados!!! grrrrrrrrrr
ryan!!!!! :D

Jordan F – Fire
thanks for the message you’ll be happy to know that there was a mini typhoon on the campsite and our tents aren’t waterproof!
Jordan

Tom R – Fire
Hi Mum, Dad, Eleanor and everyone. The jamboree is going great but the weather has been changling increasingly. I have swapped all of the swaps and have got 10 (I repeat 10) woggles! I have tried to put loads of suncream on but I have forgotten sometimes, I haven’t been burnt yet. I’ll try to get some momentos to take home but I can’t promise.
See you in a weeks times,
love from,
Tom
xxxxxxxxxx

james l – fire
hi mum , thatnks for the message. it made me feel loved, yay!!!!! two small notes. 1, the tents arn’t waterproof and 2, japan + pokemon = mega lols !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love you loads
James

Fire Troop Messages – 2nd Aug

robert r- fire troop

hi mum, john and ellissa im on camp now and guess what its raining it is a huge camp site we have eaten curry and tika masala it was very yummy what have you been eating did the russians have a good time. what have they been doing i have swapped some badges and we met some scotish people the home stay was really good i ate sushi and pasta tell leoni that i am missing her and that i love her missing you from robert ;

dan s- fire troop
hiya everyone back in england,
so pleased about meg and her passing her driving test, made my day, cant wait to go out in the Ka with her. on the jamboree now, its like being back in manchester its so rainy here, got so many bites on my leg i can hardly see my proper skin. used everything you said i wouldn’t use e.g. fire troop t-shirts, pumps, blue shoes etc etc. got mum’s present by the way, hopefully you’ll love it. home hospitality was amazing, we got really close with the people we stayed with and they gave me a gift to give to my family. went on this cruise ship around Kobe city, was the nearest thing ive ever been on to the titanic. proper good buffet and some lady playing the flute in some posh dress and i was just sat there chilling in my fred perry shorts and some t-shirt that the family gave to me.
missing everyone so much, cant wait to see you all again.
love dan xx

Tom r- Fire Troop

hi mum, dad and everyone. I just wanted to say that everything is fine apart from the weather-which is rubbish. Also I just wanted to say that I won’t be able to send postcards to anyone because there is no pst office that I know of on site. Besides the sheet with all the contact details got soaked in one of the many downpours that we have had.
So see you in a week or so
from Tom x

JAMES w – FIRE

Hi mum and dad first time our troop has had contact with Als laptop, hope Dad is ok where was he when he broke his ribs. Home stay was alright felt aT bit home sick but i’m fine now, we went to a Japanese temple and then the rest just played in the house
The camp is not that good because of the weather rain all day and the early wake up 6 am.
havn’t gone into my camp bank yet and have about 4000 yen left, spent the rest on mostly drinks and today i brought a badge with a symbol of our sub camp 300 yen and a cool cowboy hat thingy with the jamboree logo on which was 1800 yen. tomorow the camp should improve beacause we are doing bases and hopefully the weather should improve. One day we are walking up Mnt Fuji which hopefully should be a terific experience but very tiring.

See you soon i will email back when the laptop is back at our camp,

Lots of love James xxx

christopher f fire

hello family. quick message having a good time. home stay people were very nice. was very hot but is now raining in a field with lots of people.
see you soon christopher

harry e fire

hi everyone. at the jamboree, its now raining and i had a gud time at home stay. hope all is well.

lots of love
harry

James p – Fire

Hello again

i’m now at the jamboree and the weather is bad. everyone is soaked and feeling the happy.
i am climbing mount fuji on friday and the mosquitos are having a feast. i thought that home stay was really good and the family where really nice. enjoy center parcs if i don’t write to you again before

missing you already

James.

Robert J fire

Hello its great on this camp and guess what we can’t see Mount Fuji and it been raining all day:/ Im having fun anyway but its a very odd campsite hope your okay and having fun in england.
Love Robert.

Fire Troop Messages – 29th July

Jamie O (Fire Troop)

hi, japan is excellent and i like the food. i have tried to take photos but i always forget to take the camera with me but i have remermered to bring it more now. i has got the messages they came today. i have pretty bad blisters on my feet though from playing football and didnt play any sports today so they will heal. i havent lost anything except for one of my explorer shirts but i might find it when we tidy the room in the morning proberbly. i am missing you a bit but i am haveing a v.good time. i will maybe not be able to send anymore messages because we are going to the homestay tomorrow night and then the jamberee for the next few nights

it is very good and i will speek to you soon :)
bye:)
from jamie :)
:)

Dan G (fire)
Hey everyone. You did notice you missed Dave off the list of names?? (or was that just wishful thinking?) I’m having a great time and the food isn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Tell dad happy birthday for yesterday and thanks for the hint. Tell Kate that she’s got a deal, everyone is saying its really good. Im having withdrawal symptoms from my iPod which isn’t good. And I guess mum wrote this as dad still cant work a computer! Have fun in Italy!
Dan.

Joe Ward (Fire)
Hey Mum and Dad,
Had a good first week in Japan, its bloody hot + the weather changes dead quick managed to get stuck outside in a thunder storm!!! Haven’t managed to lose anything so far I think. Takeing lots of photo’s so you can see all the stuff we’ve done when I get back.
Hope your having a good time in vass,
Joe

Fire Troop Messages 28th July

Robert J – Fire Troop
Hi Mum, Dad and Phillip I’m having a great time here in Japan but I really want a curry so if that could be sorted for when I get home that would be really nice. The food takes a bit of getting used to and Phillip would of starved by now so it’s a good thing he didn’t go it’s all fish or funny tasting meats with a bit of veg. I am really enjoying myself and I haven’t burnt yet!!!! Home stay is on the way (two days to be exact) and I’m going to Tokyo instead of Disney so there’s about ten of us going to Tokyo which will be a lot of fun. Anyway I’m missing you all lots and lots hope your okay mum and not missing me to much!!!! Lots of love Robert.

Robert R – Fire troop
Hi mum and john I’m having a really good time I’m going to be playing golf today with wooden clubs I hope the Russians are having lots of fun with Ellissa what kind of stuff are they doing can you tell Leoni that I’m missing her (send it by text) we went for a walk in the village yesterday we went to a supermarket and 2 shrines which were very pretty tomorrow we are doing some camp Olympics. I have been in the en-sen twice every day It is so relaxing how are you coping what is the weather like it’s really hot here I hope it’s as good for you as it is for us. Unfortunately we are not going to Kyoto so I won’t be able to see Norico sorry see you in 2 and a bit weeks missing you Robert

Harry E Fire Troop
Hi mum
Thought I’d just say hi and I got here ok.
I’m loving it so far, love the whole thing hope your all ok back home.
There was some huge thunder storm and we thought nick was an Japanese militant but its fine up here.
Love Harry

James P Fire Troop
Hi Mum and Dad and Sam
Just letting you now I’ve got here alright and I’m enjoying myself. Hope everything’s alright back at home and I can’t wait for full English. I’ve got no signal on my phone up in the mountains so ill just send messages by the computer I have eaten most of the food that they’ve given me and ive already taken over 100 photos. The plane journey went ok but it dragged on a bit by the end but I had plenty to do with a choice of 60 films. I’ve have got over jet lag and I’m not feeling to hungry. There’s a thunderstorm almost every evening yesterday we went for a hike into town and visited a few shrines and temples which was interesting. Tomorrow it’s the camp Olympics and surprise, I’m doing badminton. Then on Friday we are leaving for home stay for 2 days which should be good say hello to the dog for me and I hope you’re recovering ok mum see you in 2 weeks or so.
Can’t wait to see you
Love James

James W Fire Troop
Hi Mum, Dad and Caroline
Cheers for all the messages shows you really are missing me lol btw if you send any messages everyone hears them being read out so no embarrassing stuff .Today we played golf I went round in 21 playing 8 holes which was the best, had some nice food for lunch consisting of rice and pork. Just chilling out this afternoon probably go to the Onsen or sports hall.

Wesley G Fire troop
Hey mum and dad if you have found the website that this is posted on hi. It’s really good weather here and I’m enjoying it a lot. You are probably really enjoying it in Cheadle without me. Post a message here. And Al will probably announce it tomorrow breakfast.
From Wez

Ben C fire troop
Hello mum &dad hope you are having a good time .It is fun here and the weather is really nice
We have just been down to the town it was really good
From Ben

Robert S Fire Troop
Hey Mum and Dad really missing you, but I am really enjoying the trip so far and the weather is amazing. I recently visited a local town which was a great look into Japanese culture, I having been enjoying the showers and baths as they are perfect for relaxing. I am really starting to enjoy the food and try foods that I wouldn’t normally consider, however I advise you not to feed me rice for the first few days I’m back at home but I am getting much better with chopsticks. I have taken a lot off photos of the first week’s activities and the traditional Japanese youth hostel and I guarantee I will be taking many more. Overall it has been great trip so far and the Japanese are extremely welcoming and friendly. Tell the rest of the family I said hi and look forward to seeing them again soon.
Love Rob

David Heatley (Support Team)
Hey Phillip & Julia, it’s been a hard week since we arrived – it took 35 hours to get here from Morrison’s, the storms are spectacular, with some of the best lightening we have ever seen. Just like Stockport it rains here as well, the weather is currently 36 in the shade; we have both done a hike in this heat. Alex is really enjoying herself food and tiredness was hard work in the beginning – but she has got to grips with it all now. We are missing you both, next is home stay and then on to Mt Fuji and we have been told it is getting hotter. Send us a note. Lots of love Alex and dad. xx

Tom R – Fire Troop

Hi Mum, having a great time. Looking forward to see you again. Reply: No I have not lost anything so far that I know of-I think? Also, I hope you were joking about selling my X-box on E-bay.LOL.

Sam S – Fire Troop
Hi mum, thanks for sending my ipod, it arrived safely, sorry for being a bit mean on the phone but Im having a great time, its amazing

Elizabeth S – Fire Troop

Hey Mudder,
Hope your having a nice time without me. I’m having a really good time, getting a nice tan. Your message embarrased me because it was read out to everyone. Tell Nana i said have a nice birthday and not to get to drunk. Also, tell Shann, Jennie & Amy that i said that i hope there having a nice summer and i will see them soon. Love you lots! xxxx
P.s. Ryan is a chromosome.

Ryan S- FIRE!!

hi, nice to know you are missing me, ive enjoyed all the messages you have sent me over the blog (i kno you dont know it exsists but yeah!) bye!

Fire Troop Messages Home 27th July

Robert R

Hi mum I’m having a really fun time in Japan. I am actually enjoying the food I have eaten fish, chicken, prawns, vegetables and lots of other weird Japanese food. I have seen lots of creepy crawlies and some frogs and lots of other stuff. I have used the public baths quite a lot and they are called Essen’s they are really relaxing but also hot. The weather is really hot up to 41 degrees but can change really quickly into thunder storms which can be very annoying. Today we are going on a hike to a temple in the village. There drinks are so colourful as well they have some bright green lemon fanta I really love it. Miss you seen you not very soon

Dan S
Hiya Mum, Dad, Meg, Both Grandmas and Grandad.
Having a mint time in Japan. Food’s a bit different, put it this way, Uncle Phil would love it e.g. squid. At a complex where you can play loads of sport, suiting me and Will down to the ground. Went on a walk down to the village today and stocked up on all the English food I could get my hands on e.g. Jam sponge etc. Heat is immense; soon as we stepped off the plane we could feel it. Plane journey was mint, all we did was watch TV. Recommend the film ‘2012’ for Dad on Love Film. In the complex there’s massive baths called Onsens, have to bathe naked in them which is weird but there so warm. Missing everyone hugely and hope everyone is well back home. Dawned on me early this morning it was your birthday today Mum so Happy Birthday, looking out for a dressing gown for you. Love you all. Dan xx

James W Fire
Yo guys having an awesome time, went on a walk today to town and bought some food and a big 2l bottle of coke . Tomorrow we are playing golf and chilling out in the onsens probably the outdoor one.
See you later and don’t send any embarrassing messages back lol

Regina Broadbent Fire Troop
Hi Robert, Neil, Philip and Alex
I am having a great holiday. Walked into the village today, it was a lovely place. I am missing you all, but I am glad to be here!
Love
Regina xx

Pete Beresford Fire Troop
Hey Up, Having a WKD time in Nagano! The accommodation is really modern and the Japanese are so friendly and will help you in any way they can. Today our troop checked out the temples / shrines and shops in the nearby town. There are loads of games activities on site; football, basketball, dodge ball, tennis, table-tennis, badminton, volleyball and golf. Tomorrow our troop will be finishing off the challenge day as the lightning storm cut it short on Sunday and then playing golf and recovering energy from the last couple of busy days. The onsens are really relaxing and the food hasn’t been as difficult as I expected. See you soon.

Troop Updates

Wind Troop
Today Wind Troop kicked off the camp bases with camp Olympics in training for the championship on Thursday between all groups. Events included basketball, volleyball, football, balance beam, a chopstick challenge and a boat race. We already have some clear contenders for bragging rights so the other troops need to watch out!!!

Fire Troop
Fire took part in “The Troop Challenge” were they had to solve a series of problems, questions and clues so they could progress to the next stage of the game.

Earth Troop
Earth took part on a hike into the local village to experience Japanese culture up close and personal. The trip included a 40 min mountain hike to the rural village, where they got to see many interesting things including local bugs, buildings and Buddha’s. Only downside was the lack of open shops on a Sunday, however the two shops that were open more than compensated for this in generosity with gifts of sweets and drinks of Green Tea.

Water Troop
Water spent the morning on the Mini Golf Course, with an inter-patrol competition. The afternoon saw some song practice, followed by Team Games.

Fire Troop Update

I think I can safely say there has been nothing I haven’t enjoyed. It’s been one day, and it really has already been amazing. There’s already been so much to enjoy; sure, it may have been a “rest day” but even that’s been good fun. I’ve enjoyed spending a day with the people that I’ve worked with to get this far with. I’ve enjoyed spending time relaxing; learning about and talking with the people I’m going to share the next three weeks with. I’ve enjoyed just doing what we feel like doing; be it going for a hike, relaxing in the Onsen (hot baths) or sitting around playing cards.

Japan itself really is amazing too.  Hiking around the countryside, seeing the Japanese natural world up close. It’s completely different to what we’re used to, and that’s what makes it so fun. The culture really is something that’s different; but that’s part of the experience.

And then that lets us think. It’s been a year for the explorers (and even more for the leaders); a year of fundraising, training, working towards getting to Japan. And now that we’re here, is it worth it? Yes. Yes it is.

Womble, Fire Troop

TW3 Japanese Culture

Japan2010 – TW3 – Japanese Culture from japan2010 on Vimeo.

A talk on Japanese Culture, and Life from Callum.

TW3 – Fire’s Activities

The best thing about the weekend has been spending time with the other people who are going to the Jamboree. This has been a great chance to work with the other members of our Patrols, as well as the rest of our Troop.

Meeting the Fife Explorers has been really good. Their Leaders have been before, and gave us some great insights into what the Jamboree will be like.

The bases have all been fantastic, but the best aspect was the team building. Most of the bases gave us a real opportunity to bond, and work together. That said, the base I enjoyed the most was Frisbee Rugby.

Womble – Fire