Dear Friends,
I collected these words from my friend Lawrence Ibuuri. thus:
*The greatest architect and the most needed in hope.
*Be sure you are right then go ahead.
*Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.
*Hospitality is an expression of devine worship.
*Lord teach me the way my soul should walk.
*It is man who makes truth great, not truth that makes man great.
Best Wishes
Andrew
Sunday, 29 January 2012
WALK SOFTLY
Dear Friends,
When you are at the top you must tread carefully when you walk among those at the bottom. Advice to G.O.
Best Wishes
Andrew
When you are at the top you must tread carefully when you walk among those at the bottom. Advice to G.O.
Best Wishes
Andrew
A BATTLE LOST, A WAR TO WIN
Dear Friends,
I was not, at this time, successful in my quest to meet Lord Delamere or Tom Cholmondley at Soysambu Ranch. However I did meet a fellow who took my ASAP/Equator flyer and my business card and said he would present them to Lord Delamere.
After leaving Soysambu I had a bit of a slog to reach Nakuru. 30kms in hot conditions along a busy road. I just got my head down and faced it.
I am now staying with Rev. Julius of the Methodist Church. He is another fine man and a great Kenyan. He gave me a signed copy of his book 'Dependable Receipts - Devotions and Meditations for your soul'.
Tomorrow I hope to get some kind of view of the thousands of Flamingoes on the lake near this town. I will then push on toward the objective of Kisumu.
Best Wishes
Andrew
I was not, at this time, successful in my quest to meet Lord Delamere or Tom Cholmondley at Soysambu Ranch. However I did meet a fellow who took my ASAP/Equator flyer and my business card and said he would present them to Lord Delamere.
After leaving Soysambu I had a bit of a slog to reach Nakuru. 30kms in hot conditions along a busy road. I just got my head down and faced it.
I am now staying with Rev. Julius of the Methodist Church. He is another fine man and a great Kenyan. He gave me a signed copy of his book 'Dependable Receipts - Devotions and Meditations for your soul'.
Tomorrow I hope to get some kind of view of the thousands of Flamingoes on the lake near this town. I will then push on toward the objective of Kisumu.
Best Wishes
Andrew
I HAVE REACHED NIAVASHA by Matatu
Dear Friends,
I have reached the town of Niavasha in search of Lord Delamere. But I dont think he is here. I must move north now to Soysambu Ranch to test my luck. Another warm day.
I dont think the Sgt Major was kidding me re. the Camel Spider.
Best Wishes
Andy
I have reached the town of Niavasha in search of Lord Delamere. But I dont think he is here. I must move north now to Soysambu Ranch to test my luck. Another warm day.
I dont think the Sgt Major was kidding me re. the Camel Spider.
Best Wishes
Andy
Saturday, 28 January 2012
IN SEARCH OF THOMAS CHOLMONDLEY
Dear Friends,
Tomorrow, God willing, I will set forth for Naivasha in search of Thomas Cholmondley and his ranch. Will see what I find. Thomas is the descendent of Lord Delamere, of Delamere Forest fame. To make faster progress to my horizon objective of reaching Kisumu I must take a matatu in the morning.
Nayharuru is a fine town. I have found an excellent hotel. 1,000 ksh (8 pounds) for B & B. On suite + TV. Restaurant with balcony view on to African life on the street. I had dinner of chicken & chips.
I have now taken 1,200 photos + maybe 20 mins of video footage. Still a lot more work to do. We are only 12 days into the Expedition.
Maybe, God willing, I can reach Nakuru by tomorrow evening to keep me on schedule for Kisumu.
Best Wishes
Andy
Tomorrow, God willing, I will set forth for Naivasha in search of Thomas Cholmondley and his ranch. Will see what I find. Thomas is the descendent of Lord Delamere, of Delamere Forest fame. To make faster progress to my horizon objective of reaching Kisumu I must take a matatu in the morning.
Nayharuru is a fine town. I have found an excellent hotel. 1,000 ksh (8 pounds) for B & B. On suite + TV. Restaurant with balcony view on to African life on the street. I had dinner of chicken & chips.
I have now taken 1,200 photos + maybe 20 mins of video footage. Still a lot more work to do. We are only 12 days into the Expedition.
Maybe, God willing, I can reach Nakuru by tomorrow evening to keep me on schedule for Kisumu.
Best Wishes
Andy
THREE EQUATORS ON ONE BIT OF ROAD!!
Dear Friends,
Today I found three Equator signs on one bit of road. I think people just stick them up anywhere for business purposes. However I think I was at the real Equator. I paid 300 shillings (2.20 pounds) to see the water test of the Equator line and to receive a certificate of proof. On the exact line the water did neither turn clock-wise or anti-clock-wise.
I did, in the words of the poet A E Houseman, for one brief time 'wear the turning globe'.
Best Wishes
Andy
KENYA AND DON QUIOTX
Dear Friends,
Where else but Africa could you wander down the street with a sword hanging at your left side as I do. I have a genuine Masai scabbard to carry it. Soon, God willing, I will be among the Masai tribe. I think they will heartily welcome a man who carries a sword as they themselves do. I am growing to love Africa with a passion. I look forward to meeting the Masai warriors in their glory. This trip is so good that my guide books are excess baggage to me. I have yet to consult them. Wilfred Thesiger's My Kenya Days is a good guide to use.
Best Wishes
Andy
ROSS - A DRAMATIC PORTRAIT in anticipation
Dear Friends,
In June 2012, God willing, we are going to witness something quite amazing in Northwich. The people of Northwich will come to know of one of Britain's greatest sons. T E Lawrence, 'Lawrence of Arabia'. It is my hope that people will flock from miles around to see this marvelous tribute to a great man. If he were alive today, with the aid of the E-mail and the mobile telephone, he would quite simply come to dominate the very World itself. We honor and treasure the dear memory of Lawrence. Come to see 'Ross - A Dramatic Portrait' at Northwich Memorial Hall in June 2012. Opening night Tuesday 19th June 2012.
Ticket Prices:
Adults 7.50 pounds
Concessions 5.50 pounds.
Best Wishes
Andy
IT IS NOT ABOUT THE BICYCLE
Dear Friends,
It is not about the bicycle, though I love my Galaxy bicycle. It is about following dreams. The bicycle is a wonderful tool to that object that I found many years ago. It has, and will, take me to all the corners of the World, God willing. I was 18 when I got my first adult bicycle. 21 when I got the Dawes Galaxy which is fundamentally the same machine I have with me today here in Africa. My first significant cycle was to Chester and back. It began from those small beginnings. I have cycled from Northwich to Manchester and back at least 50 times. A round trip of over 40 miles. I used to cycle to Manchester, go to the theatre, and then cycle home for midnight. I will keep cycling for ever. In the summer I will be heading to Iowa for the World's greatest participant cycling event: RAGBRAI. That is how far a bicycle can take you, if only you desire it enough.
Best Wishes
Andy
A YOUNG LEADER! HAHA
Dear Friends,
I once read that Rt Hon? George Osbourne MP in his earlier days attended a young leader's conference in America. Osbourne, a leader! What a joke. He could not lead a sausage at the breakfast table. Go where you belong Mr Osbourne.
Best Wishes to my true Friends
Yours Andrew
I once read that Rt Hon? George Osbourne MP in his earlier days attended a young leader's conference in America. Osbourne, a leader! What a joke. He could not lead a sausage at the breakfast table. Go where you belong Mr Osbourne.
Best Wishes to my true Friends
Yours Andrew
THOMPSON FALLS
Dear Friends,
Today I had the privilege to see the Thompson Falls just outside Nyahruru. It was heaven to witness. I took photos and film footage. I relaxed a little for a half hour resting on the grass. They have tribesmen mocked up for the tourists. I will wait till I visiting the Masai later.
Best Wishes
Andy
Today I had the privilege to see the Thompson Falls just outside Nyahruru. It was heaven to witness. I took photos and film footage. I relaxed a little for a half hour resting on the grass. They have tribesmen mocked up for the tourists. I will wait till I visiting the Masai later.
Best Wishes
Andy
VISITING THE THIRD WORLD! OUT ON PATROL WITH THE POLICE!
Dear Friends,
With my very ears I once heard come from the mouth of Rt Hon ? George Osbourne MP in 2001, I believe, that he said he had visited the third world that he had been out on patrol with the Cheshire Constabulary. Mr Osbourne, I have visited the third world too, I have tramped in the third world in Nepal, in India, in North Africa, in the Middle East, in the poorer areas of East Africa. From your privileged vantage you have nothing to offer. Mr Osbourne I spent 10 years patrolling the streets and town centres of Northwich & Winsford, with the Cheshire Special Constabulary, while you were tucked up in your bed in your fancy house. I stood at 2 am in freezing conditions in the town centre of Northwich. Mr Osbourne you have nothing to offer. Mr Osbourne you take a 5% pay cut and expect us to admire you. In this country decent working men & women are taking 25% cuts. You would be greater heard if you walked the walk. Mr Osbourne you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth. You know nothing of what it is to struggle. Go to where your like belong.
Best Wishes to my true friends
Andrew
With my very ears I once heard come from the mouth of Rt Hon ? George Osbourne MP in 2001, I believe, that he said he had visited the third world that he had been out on patrol with the Cheshire Constabulary. Mr Osbourne, I have visited the third world too, I have tramped in the third world in Nepal, in India, in North Africa, in the Middle East, in the poorer areas of East Africa. From your privileged vantage you have nothing to offer. Mr Osbourne I spent 10 years patrolling the streets and town centres of Northwich & Winsford, with the Cheshire Special Constabulary, while you were tucked up in your bed in your fancy house. I stood at 2 am in freezing conditions in the town centre of Northwich. Mr Osbourne you have nothing to offer. Mr Osbourne you take a 5% pay cut and expect us to admire you. In this country decent working men & women are taking 25% cuts. You would be greater heard if you walked the walk. Mr Osbourne you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth. You know nothing of what it is to struggle. Go to where your like belong.
Best Wishes to my true friends
Andrew
KARMA CAMELION
Dear Friends,
Today, I held in my hand a little green Camelion. It was beautiful. I thank God for my life.
Best Wishes
Andy
Today, I held in my hand a little green Camelion. It was beautiful. I thank God for my life.
Best Wishes
Andy
HE WILL RUE THE DAY
Dear Friends,
I was once insulted by the PA of the Rt Hon ? George Osbourne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer. He will come to rue the very day, the very hour, that he insulted me and my family name. God willing.
Best Wishes
Andy
I was once insulted by the PA of the Rt Hon ? George Osbourne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer. He will come to rue the very day, the very hour, that he insulted me and my family name. God willing.
Best Wishes
Andy
GOD'S CREATURES
Dear Friends,
The other day I was talking to the Sgt Major at BATUK in Nanyuki. He told me of dangerous creatures. The Black Mamba and the Spitting Cobra. He told me of Scorpions eight inches long and of the Camel Spider which has a span of six inches. The Camel Spider will inject you and anaesthetise you and then it will eat your very flesh. It can jump and it will run after you, seeking to remain in your shadow. God willing I will not meet these creatures on my travels.
Best Wishes
Andy
The other day I was talking to the Sgt Major at BATUK in Nanyuki. He told me of dangerous creatures. The Black Mamba and the Spitting Cobra. He told me of Scorpions eight inches long and of the Camel Spider which has a span of six inches. The Camel Spider will inject you and anaesthetise you and then it will eat your very flesh. It can jump and it will run after you, seeking to remain in your shadow. God willing I will not meet these creatures on my travels.
Best Wishes
Andy
A HARD JOURNEY FROM NANYUKI TO NYAHURURU
Dear Friends,
It took much longer than I thought to reach Nyahururu. I have been on the road for two and a half days. It has been rather hot. But the rewards are magnificent. 130kms. The map said 94 kms.
Last night I camped for free in the Police compound at a small town 30kms east of Nyahururu. The Police were very kind and brought me a mug of hot tea. It was a fine camping spot. In the night got a bit cold and I shivered somewhat.
Best Wishes
Andy
It took much longer than I thought to reach Nyahururu. I have been on the road for two and a half days. It has been rather hot. But the rewards are magnificent. 130kms. The map said 94 kms.
Last night I camped for free in the Police compound at a small town 30kms east of Nyahururu. The Police were very kind and brought me a mug of hot tea. It was a fine camping spot. In the night got a bit cold and I shivered somewhat.
Best Wishes
Andy
THE FORCE IS WITH ME
Dear Friends,
Yesterday when trying to find internet I met a retired Police Commissionaire. A fine and wise man. He has great regard for the British legacy to Kenya, law, education, infrastructural and modern civilisation. Thank you so much Commissionaire for your generous words. I am in touch with the entire Kenyan Police Force. I have made contact with the Police Commissionaire in Kisumu. The force is with me.
Best Wishes
Andy
Yesterday when trying to find internet I met a retired Police Commissionaire. A fine and wise man. He has great regard for the British legacy to Kenya, law, education, infrastructural and modern civilisation. Thank you so much Commissionaire for your generous words. I am in touch with the entire Kenyan Police Force. I have made contact with the Police Commissionaire in Kisumu. The force is with me.
Best Wishes
Andy
TONY BLAIR - 'A JOURNEY' - HAHA
Dear Friends,
Tony Blair called his 'autobiography' A JOURNEY. He does not know the meaning of the word. A journey from privilege at Fettes public school to extreme wealth. What nonsense. Let him come with me if he wants a journey. I would no more read his book than wipe my backside with sandpaper. This man who spends a million pounds on a vanity world tour only a week or two before he leaves office. This man who insults Parliament by resigning as an MP the day after he finishes being Prime Minister. He did not deserve a standing ovation he in House of Commons. My way would have been a resounding raspberry to him and his charming wife Cherry.
Best Wishes
Andy
Tony Blair called his 'autobiography' A JOURNEY. He does not know the meaning of the word. A journey from privilege at Fettes public school to extreme wealth. What nonsense. Let him come with me if he wants a journey. I would no more read his book than wipe my backside with sandpaper. This man who spends a million pounds on a vanity world tour only a week or two before he leaves office. This man who insults Parliament by resigning as an MP the day after he finishes being Prime Minister. He did not deserve a standing ovation he in House of Commons. My way would have been a resounding raspberry to him and his charming wife Cherry.
Best Wishes
Andy
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