Paul & Fiona Adler

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  1. Paul and Fiona,
    Congratulations on your ascent. It has been amazing and inspiring to watch you both on your journey to the top of the world.
    Safe descent!! Love Arrow and Celia
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  3. Fiona & Paul,
    Huge congratulations and three cheers from Sensis Marketing to the both of you for achieving this! 🙂 Paul, we’re staying tuned for the next installation!! A definite highlight of the week for everyone following your climb here in Melbourne – now wishing both of you and your team a safe descent. Can’t wait to see your photos. (Thanks to Mary & Nick for the fantastic updates throughout the day as well!)
    Well done guys *clap clap clap*
    Level 9 Marketing Team @ QV
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  4. Well done Fiona on the ascent.
    Good to hear you are both safe. It’s been an amazing effort.
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  5. Congratulations, fantastic effort.
    from Maureen & John
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  6. Congratulations Fiona and Paul.
    An inspiring effort from both of you. Paul, we hope you have a chance to have another attempt!
    Love Kerri and Andrew
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  7. Paul and Fiona
    Congratulations on the biggest day of your lives. I am sure there are mixed emotions but you have reached the pinnacle of all your training and hard work. Fantastic.
    Love Sue
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  8. What an achievement – so proud of you both – Josh and Carlinea
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  9. Dear Paul, Fiona, Mingma, Dasona and BC Mom. I feel I can now breath a tiny sigh of relief to know you are both resting in C4. You have all displayed unbelievable skill and determination with your climb. We continue to wish you a safe descent. Paul, you are incredibly brave and intelligent to have made the decision to descend to C4. Be safe and rest well–Cheers–Valerie & Rummy
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  10. Paul and Fiona – it has been amazing to share the journey with you!
    Congratulations – a truly wonderful achievement. Love Neats & Sam
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  11. Fi – you little ripper! (What more can we say?)
    Paul – “kia kaha” is a Maori phrase meaning, roughly, “stay strong”. (Sometimes translated as: “stay steadfast”.) No doubt you’ll be feeling desperately disappointed today, but “kia kaha” – God willing, there will be a weather window for another attempt.
    We love you both, we’re VERY glad you’re both safe. Congrats!
    Kyna, Mal, Jemimah and wee Matilda.
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  12. Dear Paul and Fiona
    Congratulations on your outstanding performance on reaching the summit, Fiona. Congratulations, too, to Paul for getting to the South Summit – what an achievement, and actually being brave enough to turn back is also to be lauded! Our South African chaps hope to summit from the south tomorrow morning (Wed. 24th May). My hubby, who was with them, turned back at Camp II!
    Again, congratulations.
    Best regards,
    Gail Hochreiter
    Johannesburg, S Africa
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  13. Dear Paul and Fiona, great to hear about your amazing achievements! Congratulations to both of you and
    a standing ovation for Fiona.
    Trust you have a safe journey back home.
    Best regards
    Hafalla Spaghetti Sauce.

  15. The last twenty four hours have had us on the edge of our seats, Paul, Fiona and Mary your courage and great strength are an inspiration. We spoke excitedly about your adventure at school (Hughesdale PS), which is better than any reality TV I know. We’ll stay tuned for more!
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  16. Congratulations on achieving your dreams Its been great following your adventures along the way and look forward to the full story later
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  18. TO MC OF VANCOUVER WASHINGTON USA. Thank you so much for the link to panoramas.dk showing the 360 degree view from Everest. It is the most amazing photo!!
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  19. Paul & Fiona
    An amazing day – one neither of you, or those of us following you will ever forget. Fiona, a sensational effort in reaching the summit and Paul, it seems unjust. One senses, however, that the mountain hasn’t seen the last of you!
    Take care on your way down and Mare thanks for keeping us so close to the action! Congratulations to all. – James Gardiner
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  21. Congratulations to you both. So glad to hear of your safe decent from the summit Fiona. Nanna Hanton will be so proud. What a wonderful achievement.
    Take care Patti Scully
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  22. Congratulations Fiona and Paul.
    An inspiring effort from both of you. Hi Mary, an inspiring effort from you too! Safe return back to us.
    Love, Jono & Karen
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  23. Congratulations on a stirling effort. A fantastic day for you both. It has been an absolute pleasure riding along from the comfort of home, but I still want to at least get to BC. Mary thank you muchly. Paul, I hope you get another go at it.
    All the best.Ever in Sydney would love to shake your hands.
    Phil M
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  24. Dear Mary, Fiona and Paul,
    We are greatly moved and delighted for you all, and congratulate each and every one of you for your wonderful efforts, achievements, valour and also for your generous sharing of this awe inspiring adventure with us. We will all be cheering you at the ICEBERGERS in the morning. Every best wish for your safe return.
    Lesley & John Bailey
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  25. Mary, just wanted to thank you for your efforts. You bore the weight of all the anxious people back here (and everywhere else in the world)and supplied great commentary. Much appreciated, Jacqueline
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  26. CONGRATULATIONS!! to Fiona & Paul as well ! Your achievments are stellar!!
    Well done. Please be safe heading back to BC.
    Liz & Tara Luanne xoxo
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  27. Dear Mary, Fiona & Paul,
    Congratulations to you all on your great team effort, your valour, your prudence, Paul, and your generosity in sharing your wonderful adventure with us all. All Icebergers join us in wishing you a safe descent and return.
    Lesley & John Bailey
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  29. Fiona – it must have been amazing. Well done. Paul – equally amazing courage. Carpe Diem!
    Megumi & Aaron (Melbourne, Aust)
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  30. Congratulations Fiona!!! We are so proud of you!!! Way to go! And congratulations Paul on your incredible effort and even tougher challenge – that of turning around, when I’m sure you wanted to keep going. You made the right decision. We are thrilled for both of you, and even though we have never met, we are beaming with pride back in Canada today! You have made our day!!!
    Liane and the QE students
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  33. Fi & Paul,
    What an amazing effort – it takes my breath away to realise what you have both achieved. Sincere congratulations and safe return.
    Sue
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  34. Great Job Guys! From sunny “flat” Florida USA, our family has been following every step. Be careful through the ice falls…(only one more time!)…although we now have a feeling you two are going to do this again in a few years. Good luck.
    Bill, Maria, Emily, Ellie, Billy and Jake – Jacksonville Florida
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  35. Congratulations Fiona, I wish I were there to give you a big bear hug!! I know it must have been hard to go without Paul and miss the photo op of a lifetime with the two of you at the summit together, (kissing!!) So glad Paul is okay and he is so heroic for knowing just what to do due to the circumstances!! You know I admire you both and hope a safe return on your descent!! If Paul continues to summit my thoughts and prayers are still with you till you arrive safely back to Kathmandu!!
    Proud of you,
    Kennette
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  36. Congrats to both of you, it has been great following your progress, keep safe on your decent.
    Cheers,
    Roger
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  37. Congratulations Fiona and Paul, well done! Glad to hear you are both back at Camp 4, and can enjoy your achievements together. Keep making the right decisions and return safely.
    All in L&N wish you both well and are chuffed at your news.
    Jon, Fred, Jules, Rod & Chris Breach.
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  38. Glad to hear that Fiona is safe at camp 4. Paul, you should rest well knowing that you made a wise decision.
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  39. Congratulations to you both for a tremendous, super-human effort. I’m sure you are extremely proud of each other for making the best decisions for your safety and well-being on the day, and Paul I sincerely hope that your chance to reach Everest’s peak comes soon. In the meantime, celebrate your shared success back at BC, and prepare for Take 2.
    Zoe
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  40. CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who saw their dream come true. Glad to hear everyone is safe. I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be on top of the world. One special shout out to my greatest uncle (Dennis Kellner)in the world. Your an inspiration.
    Tana
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  41. Congratulations Paul and Fi!!! A truly remarkable achievement.
    Best wishes for a safe return
    PS Hi Mare, thanks for all the updates.
    luv, Charlie
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  42. Congratulations to Fiona for reaching the summit and to Paul for using good judgement.
    Well done!
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  43. Dear Fiona and Paul, It was truly inspiring to witness your encouragement of each other. We followed you all day -every day. Our prayers were answered for your safe return. Zona and Don from Chicago and our family the Dells, Aunt D. and the Firefighter.
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  44. Congratulations to you both!! An amazing achievement. Descend with as much care as you climbed up, and Paul, may any decisions about another attempt at the summit (and if so the timing) be made with as much wisdom as the decision to return to C4 today.
    Ross
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  45. Congratulations to you both! Yay Fi for making the summit! What a star!!! We took Mark’s blackberry to bed with us last night & kept logging in to check where you guys were – I had butterflies in my stomach all day for you both, so we were so glad to hear that you were both safe & sound back in Camp 4 after your amazing achievements! Cant wait to hear all the details from you both. You are both truly amazing!
    Fi & Mark. xoxoxo
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  46. Glad to hear that Fiona is back safe in the Col. Both of them deserve our congratulations because Paul was a big reason why Fiona reached the summit.
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  47. You guys are awesome. If you are ever in San Francisco and have a free day or night, the first round of drinks is on me. And dinner too.
    —Doug (an armchair everest fan that was introduced to this website by Jack Gerstein’s friend in Colorado)
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  48. Dear Fiona and Paul.
    You did it Fiona and Paul is next.
    Congratulations !!!!
    Please tell Dennis K. the same. We are soooooo proud of your feats !
    The Prayer Candle is lit and our prayers continue.
    Hugs,
    Larry and Marianne B
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  49. Wow. What an achievement. Congratulations Fiona you must be so happy.
    Paul be proud of your efforts and of your wife. Hope your chance comes soon.
    Fantastic to have a dream and be able to follow it. God Bless
    Deb H……Beulah Australia
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