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Sat 18th Feb... 5 min with Rick Ford

18/2/2017

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​​​Normal touristy stuff today, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to interview good mate Rick on his return to Kathmandu after 30years.


So Rick
Me.  What changes have you observed in Kat over 30 years?
Rick. Shops are now open after 6pm
A lot busier.

​M. What do you think of KGH?
R Great. Love the place

​M. What are the chances of you joining us to Lukla on Monday?
R. Buckleys and none

M. What is your best memories of 1987?
R. Peter trying to drown a guy on the rafting trip
Some of the team sleep talking
Yak cigarettes
Apple brandy

M. How fit are you?
R. Not good. 20 cigs a day
No wine or spirits, just beer

M. What can I do to convince you to join us on Monday?
R. Doctor on the trip
​Oxygen bottle on the trip
Hyperbaric chamber
Some of the Essendon Football club supplements

M.What is your assessment of the team?
R. I'll reserve my judgement till after your trek.

M.What did you think of Kumari? Genuine?
R. Didn't look like the girl in the photos.  Suspect she was a stand-in.

M. What's your favourite beer in Nepal?
R. Everest Lager best by far.  Bill doesn't know what he's talking about.

M. And finally, what are the chances of you flying in with us on Monday?
R. Not a chance.

M. Thanks for the interview Rick.

9 Comments
Sue
19/2/2017 12:01:32 am

Would love to know the conversation between Glenn and the street seller. Fantastic photo. I see the streets are still being dug up for the water pipe going through. Just need a bit of rain now and that will make things a tad messy. Kumari is real Rick, and John Gerring if you're reading this don't listen to this nonsense.

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David G
19/2/2017 12:52:57 pm

I keep telling him not to engage them, but he doesn't listen. At times he looks like the Pied Piper with several following him around...!!

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Michelle
19/2/2017 07:40:56 am

I know what has a changed in 30 years with Rick - his ability to talk himself out of things.
John Getting - are you ok. Kumari is still the same one as 2 weeks ago. Maybe someone took a photo secretly for you.
And Simi - go Simi go. Girl power is all I can say.
Enjoy Kathmandu everyone, it's a great place for overloading the senses.

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David G
19/2/2017 01:22:44 pm

Michelle, yeh I'm sure it's the same Kumari, just a lot younger in the postcards.

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Paulene
19/2/2017 08:48:24 am

Felt so strange not being at the airport either on my way or waving goodbye. The feeling when you get in the taxi at the airport is amazing and it just improves from there. Have a ball everyone, although a hard grunt one of the most incredible things I have done.....happy trekking

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David G
19/2/2017 01:25:39 pm

No better feeling Paulene.

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Michelle
19/2/2017 11:36:57 am

John Gerring NOT Getting Lol

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Dippers
19/2/2017 02:13:07 pm

Hi David. Have a great, safe climb. We enjoyed our Nepalese experience during the week, dining with our neighbours. Will be keeping an eye on your exploits.

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Wine link
21/2/2017 09:28:38 am

Dave, great interview with Rick. You should have been doing these over the years so we could get to know some of the group. Maybe even the sherpas and porters. My guess is that Rick did not swing that pick shown in photo, it was all a pose..

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