Date: 6.15am 21st May 2007
Hi all,
Just a quick note to let you know that Paul has just left camp 2 and is headed for camp 3 this morning. I just spoke with him on the radio and he sounds good and says that conditions are fine today. He has about an hour to walk to the bottom of the Lhotse Face, and then perhaps 3-4 hours of steep climbing up to camp 3. Will let you know when he arrives.
Fiona
Hi Paul, hope you had a safe trip up to camp 3. Bridge and I are constantly checking the website now to see how you are going! Good to hear you are still safe and well.
Chris
At 5:00am this morning. Congratulations to Meagan!!
See this website for a great audio update from the top of the summit!
http://sciencenorth.on.ca/cool-science/meagan-everest/meagan-travelogue.html
I think we are wearing out the ‘Refresh’ button on this computer! That photo of Pauls’s tent is awesome! Certainly no sleep-walking allowed. Mary spoke to your Mum last night, she sounded fabulous and they are coming over for dinner on Thursday night. Also heard from Beck, she is “having a look around”, and also seemed in good spirits, after a meal of green curry. Keep up the good work, and don’t worry about the gardens needing water as we are at last getting plenty. Love John & Mary
Just listened to her audio blog, thanks, Tim. Wonderful news. She made great time! Wishing Meagan a safe descent!
MC
Paul:
Just a quick note to let you know that we are glued to the computer waiting for updates! We hope you have a safe climb to camp 3 today and that the weather window holds. We are so excited for your summit push! You are SO ready for this – go for it!!
Meagan – Way to go! We listened to your audioblog from the summit of Everest today and we were so proud of you. What a great Victoria Day weekend – first the Senators make it to the Stanley Cup final and now you make it to the top of the world!! Go Canada!! We are looking forward to another update when you make it back down the mountain. Climb safely.
Cheers from Canada,
Liane
Hi Paul,
Hope you’re reading this from the warmth and safety of your Camp 3 tent. Get some rest, mate, eat something good and hydrate yourself! The views out your front door must be fantastic. Just no sleepwalking, k? LOL! Good luck with the climb up to the South Col tomorrow morning.
As always, climb safe, climb strong.
Blessings to you,
Mark R
Hi Paul and Fiona,
It’s feels a bit odd being back at my desk looking out over the Children’s Garden at the RBG. No yak bells or lentils (or lost luggage from KTM…). It was a wonderful trip and thankyou to both of you for making it happen. There are quite a few colleagues glued to their computers for updates from Paul even if you can’t see them! Here’s to some benign weather for you very soon and enjoy your climb. Fiona, apple pie from the bakery, mmmm. Love from Liz.
I just check your travelogue and saw that you made it to the top. We always had faith in your drive and spirit. This is awesome to have a good friend succeed in her dream !!
We at the Gallant family are awaiting your safe descent and return home to Ottawa
Congrats
“OJ” (Ottawa Canada)
…is one step nearer. Kia kaha – stay strong, both of you. Here in soaked, lush, green Ngahinapouri, Matilda’s right on the verge of walking. We keep telling her that it’s a race between her and her Uncle Paul as to who achieves their ‘big step’ first. (Bet you didn’t know you were racing a two-foot high Kiwi?!) Blessings, love to both of you from all the Hart mob.
Hi Paul and Fiona,
Go Paul!….wishing you the best and thinking of you during these next 2-3 days. Stay positive and focussed, we know you’re fit enough. How you going Fiona? Staying healthy I hope (and occupied). Mum came home yesterday and she seems a little weary but relaxed and full of stories of an amazing experience.
Good luck to you both and wishes, Jacqueline x
Go Paul! We hope you have a fantastic climb and that all your hard work and patience pays off. We are really excited for you and wish you all the best. Lots of love, Maddi, DP and team. xx
Hi Paul and Fiona,
Not sure if we have met? I understand you are both Daylesford residents.
I feel very embarrassed to have just discovered this morning via ABC radio that Paul is in the process of climbing Everest.
As a fellow resident of the Hepburn Shire and a councillor may I wish you all the best for a successful and safe climb to the ‘top of the world’. Fiona, I hope that soon you can relax knowing Paul has made it and is on his way back to base camp.
warm regards & good luck,
Cr.Heather Mutimer & family
Hallo Rudi , hier spricht der Flachländer Roland.
Kathi hat uns erzählt von deinem Alleingang.
Erstklassige Leistung für den ersten ersten Versuch am Everest.
Wir hoffen, daß du gut ins Basislager kommst.
Liebe Grüße von deinen Fans aus dem Weinviertel.
Heidi und Roland
Hi Paul,
Keep up the fabulous effort! You are doing a great job. Sounds like everything is going to plan. I hope you’re doing well Fiona and there is plenty to do at BC. Thinking of you both,
Leah xoxo
Hello Fiona,Good news that Paul is on his way to Camp 3 . Keep a good eye on him and wish him every success in his endeavour to reach his oibjective.. Love Ron Munro
Hi Meagan
What an audio blog…5min of non stop talking from the highest point on earth. Sounds to me you could have made it up there without O2 🙂
The audio was even more special as we had the priviledge to meet you at basecamp. Your bubbly and great personality comes across perfectly
I wish you a safe decent and all the best in the future.
Well done Cas
Many congratulations to Meagan! the First Canadian Forces Member to achieve the Seven Summits…..wow! well done, have a safe journey back. Mira
Dear Paul and Fiona,
I am glued to my computer as you inch your way closer to the summit. Paul, I hope the good-weather window widens, the oxygen flows freely (but not too freely!), and that you continue to feel fit and strong. May you kick some serious Everest a*se on the 23rd, and enjoy a shared anniversary with Fi.
Fiona, thank you for all your updates too, waiting at basecamp must be challenging and I applaud your positivity and patience. The odd massage must make things a tad easier!
All the best to you both for a safe summit and return, I might catch you back in Melbourne.
Zoe
PS Thank you both for protecting me from the randy cousins at the Cridget wedding! ;o)
Hi Paul I heard you are starting to climb again
and saw what Fiona said so good luck
and take your steps carefuly.
Kizza
Hi Cas + 7 wives;)
Seems you bumped into a few other Hungarians guys!:) I have just received a mail on behalf of Attila’s expedition and a nice couple from Hungary, Piroska and István (Steven) told us a story that after they visited Reni at EBC they were trekking back to Lukla. On their way they bumped into Rudi in Tengboche at the Monestry and also they were flying out with the bunch of people where a guy kept joking that he is travelling with his 7 wives – these people must be you!;)
They asked me to say hello, they are sending their warm regards to everybody and congratulations for all your achievements!
(To recognise them you can find Istvan and Piroska’s photo here – they are in red)
http://www.projectb.hu/everest/image/nepal_piroska_istvan_hungary.jpg
Best, Mira