Rolling along!

Namaste all!
I have already booked my return flight to Kathmandu....ordered some essential climbing gear for our summit attempt in Oct. and been on the phone with a Buffalo News reporter who was gathering information for an article that is scheduled to appear in Monday's edition!
I had to send him pictures from our trip(which i had not had a chance to look at yet and touch-up etc.)
Also....being that i am not the most technologically advanced individual....Sue had to help me with this task! We also encountered some computer gliches...which slowed the process!
In preparation for our October climb of Island Peak (20,305 feet).....it occurred to me that this could also be an opportunity to fund raise for The Himalayan Education Development Project!
So here is what I have come up with:
You may pledge any amount of money for each 1,000 feet climbed.....I have proposed $1.00 per 1,000 feet up to 20,000 feet!Of course if you are inclined to pledge more.....please do not hesitate!
For you generous donation.....your name will be added to a list of donors and placed on the summit, in a canister!
In Addition....you will receive a photograph of our team on the summit....signed by the climbers as our thanks!
I am also pleased to report that our Lead Climbing Guide will be Amber's brother....KB Tamang who successfully summitted Mount Everest on May 20th, 2009! He will...of course sign the photo also!
I apologize for the lack of photos....but please stay tuned as i will be adding them soon!
I had intended to "rest" until August 1st and then resume my training.....however....my body is needing to workout NOW.
I am not used to taking long breaks from my routine and I can tell that it is time to get back at it!
Amber is currently leading a trek in Ladakh in the Indian Himalayas. he will be gone for 11 days!
We want to thank you in advance for considering a pledge for our upcoming Island Peak expedition! All proceeds will go toward our current and future HED projects!
My best to all!
Tillie