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Everest Update 5 a.m.

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South Summit

As I sit here in the Comms tent, I can hear the Sherpas reporting in (in Sherpa!) to Jangbu who then interprets its for me.

It has been perfect climbing weather through the night (daylight is just breaking) and Paul and Dasona have reached the South Summit.

Daysona reports that Fiona and Mingma not far behind.

The South Summit is the last big one before the Hilary Step.

Will keep you posted as I hear.
Mary

Everest Update 7.45 a.m.
Everest Report 2.45 a m.

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  1. WONDERFUL!!!! Continued prayers to them both and to YOU Mary for such awesome up-to-date reporting!! My goodness, they are just amazing people!
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  3. Thank you, Mary
    Glad you are not the one having to interpret “Sherpa”!
    The sunrise must be beautiful!!! I can only imagine. Excellent news that so far it has been perfect weather for them. All is great! All is good! MC
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  4. Thanks Mary – you must be pacing the comms tent! What an anxious wait it must be. Can’t wait for the next update.
    Maddi
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  5. Great to hear the sun is rising, it must be the most beautiful place to see the sunrise.
    We’re all behind you pushing you up the hill!!!!
    Rose
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  6. We’ve been following you on your journey. We are glued to our computer screen! so good luck.Hope you make it. 3S
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  7. Mary, it’s early evening (May 23)here in Ottawa and I won’t be going to bed tonight before I know they are all safe. Thanks for your terrific updates, we armchair travellers appreciate them so much. This is SO exciting.
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  8. As I was stuck in traffic on the way home I couldnt help but be in awe that two people that Ive been following for the past few weeks are almost at the summit of Mt. Everest! Keep up the good work Mary! I cant wait for your next dispatch!
    Chuck, Connecticut, USA
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  9. Hi Mary
    Can’t imagine how you’re feeling right now. Can’t wait to hear the next bit of news!
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  10. What an thrill to follow their journey to the summit. Thanks for all the updates. Congratulations on a fantastic achievement independent if they make it or not.
    Best wishes fom Anneke
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  11. Wonderful news. They are going to make it!!! Fingers crossed and waiting for next dispatch.
    Thank you Mary,
    Liz
    ps. Just put my 17 month old to bed for the night (7:45 PM EST) and am not doing another thing till i receive news. 🙂 Then we will celebrate!
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  12. Fi and Paul: I’m glued to my seat waiting for Mary’s emails. Summit here we come
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  13. OMG!!! I cant wait to get the next update! I have tingles in my body. Mary – you are a legend, great work!
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  14. This thing is just getting too darned exciting!! Thank you, Mary. We can’t wait for your next update. We wish safe climbing for the entire team. Cheers–Valerie & Rummy
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  15. Paul and Fiona job well done ..you are there now. take care coming down and enjoy the top of the world…23/05 is your day guys…
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  16. It is so exciting and I don’t even know you! Wonderful that they are so close – must go to work now so will have to wait for the summit news tonight!I thought climbing Mt Barney was a challenge!
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  17. Paul, Fiona and Mary:
    In front of my computer checking every minute for good news… GO GO GO !!!
    This is it!!
    JC
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  18. Fantastic effort – will be waiting for the next update. Great stuff. Thanks Mary.
    Phil M
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  19. Just got back from coaching my son’s Little League baseball game and rushed right to my ‘puter, eager to read what happened the last 3 hours on Everest….
    WOW! The South Summit….it’s not far now. Just the Hillary Step to get over. This is just awesome following along.
    Continued prayers from here, Mary….thank you for the updates.
    Go Fi and Paul!!! Go Go Go!!!
    Blessings,
    Mark R
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  20. So exciting Mary. Following their every move. Great reminincsing for those Willis’ Wanderers who did Nepal 15 years ago. David & John
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  21. Hi Mary/Tuck…Realize this is asking a lot…but if you have any information on Will Cross and how he is progressing…we’re all anxsious to hear. He should be on the route with Paul and Fi right now. thanks a million! paula.
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  22. Hey guys.
    A1 Aye. Just amazing !!!
    I have been reading every day and am always filling evreyone in here at work on your progress. All the best for this last, life changing part of the epic.
    Cheers
    Baz
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  23. Mary you are doing a fantastic job and I am so proud of you. Paul has evidently passed Fiona already, full marks to them and also to Nick for his wonderful computer work. Love Dad
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  24. BC Mom & Everyone!
    Dave and Dennis have reached the SUMMIT………Paul & Fiona are following closely!!!
    Our thoughts are with all of them!
    They are truly on top of the world!
    Tam
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  25. Our thoughts are with you every moment on the last part of your amazing and inspiring journey. Keep going guys!
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  26. All at RingwoodSC are in awe of the fantastic job you are doing. Many of us have been following the climb for weeks now and are willing you on. All the best for the next challenge as you scale the summit.
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  27. Paul, Fiona and Mary – good luck folks – we are enjoying the progress and our best wishes are with you all.
    from a couple of olive farmers (Jayne Good’s parents)
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  28. To Tam:
    You must be elated to know that your husband has stood on top of the world. Congrats to Dennis, Dave and their sherpas! And thank you for the update, Tam. MC
    p.s. Can’t wait for the summit news of Fiona and Paul!!!!!!!!!!
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  29. Best of luck for the summit bid!
    Soon, it will all be behind you … and below you!
    Patrick Hickey
    Columbia, SC USA
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  30. Here is the latest from IMG
    May 22, 2006 • 6:00pm PST • Dennis and Phinjo Have Summitted
    We have confirmation that Dennis and Phinjo summitted at 5:45am and are starting down. Congratulations. It sounds like the weather is good! Paul and Fiona are now at the South Summit. We’ll keep you posted.
    — Eric Simonson, International Mountain Guides Director
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  31. Congratulations to Dennis & Phinjo. Again, thanks to BC Mom and all who are working on the web site, which must be getting close to melt down right about now. To all of the climbers on the mountain, be they ascending, descending or resting, our wings are beneath their legs. Stay ever so safe. Cheers–Valerie & Rummy
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  32. Knowing you were safely at the Balcony when I started my yoga class in Chicago tonight the view of the skyskrapers held special meaning. So with each Asana I ‘climbed’ each floor of the Sears Tower with you as you make your way closer to the Summit. I can’t sleep tonight until I know you’re safe!! Best wishes to all.
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  33. Hi Mare;
    We also think you are doing a great job as Comms. Officer ME (Mt. Everest)
    Can’t wait for the final Summit to be reached. What a great acievement for them both especially Fiona as she is such a little thing.Paul and Fiona best of climbing to you both
    Love Max and Judy
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  34. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Well done guys, fantastic effort from you both – real bad luck on the oxygen Paul but to get that far and one to the top is brilliant. Have been following your progress over here in Bristol, UK. Wishing you both a safe trip back down.
    Well done. James
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  35. Mary, Jillian and I are in awe of Fiona, Paula and you! Good luck kids from all of us in Mount Eliza, and we are looking forward to hearing all about it when you get home, regards, Geoff
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