Just received this from Fi:
SHERPAS ON RADIO. SUMMIT NOW. STILL CANT SPEAK W PAUL YET
a few minutes later she confirmed:
YES I AM TOLD PAUL ON TOP
On top of world
A place to keep our climbing blogs and other projects
A place to keep our climbing blogs and other projects
Just received this from Fi:
SHERPAS ON RADIO. SUMMIT NOW. STILL CANT SPEAK W PAUL YET
a few minutes later she confirmed:
YES I AM TOLD PAUL ON TOP
Well done on reaching the summit! Trust you had wonderful views and left an Aussie flag on top! Can’t wait for you to descend and tell us all about it!
Fabulous to hear!
Judy
Great climbing!!!!
Well done to you both, once again another great Triumph. I look forward to hearing the jubilation in Pauls voice once he descends and can tell his story.
Regards Matt
We are so, so excited for Paul (and you Fi). Congratulations – what an amazing achievement.
Lots of love Maddi and DP
great work paul, well done!
now get down safely okay,
gavin
Congratulations!! How exciting! The next thing is to make sure you come down safely!! Well, after admiring the view that is! Looking forward to hearing your account first hand in the coming days.
Summit! Summit! Summit!
Congrats, Paul!
You Da Man!!!
The Adler Army are all present and accounted for, saluting your magnificent achievement, Paul!
Now take some great summit photos, and don’t forget to take off your mask so we can see that famous Paul smile — from the Top Of The World! Yes!
Enjoy your time on top, then get down safely.
Hootin’ and hollerin’ here,
Mark R
Good stuff Pauly – congrats, look forward to your posting when you are back down nice and safe! Thanks for the updates BC Wife! hehe – sorry I just can’t help myself!
fiona. bloody brilliant!!!!!!! well done paul ,atilla and your marvellous sherpas. cheers &more cheers!! [ken.nz]
Congratulations Paul, well done!!!
Looking forward to hearing about the safe descent and all about the climb. Again, Fantastic, Well Done!!!!!!!!
Liz
Paul, congratulations on making the top – it must be an amazing feeling! Well done for giving it a second shot, however I always knew it was going to be this way… like a dog with a bone! Get down safely and we look forward to seeing/celebrating with you upon your return to Australia. Regards, Simon & Jacqui.
SWEET
Way to Paul … and Fi! A year of more hard work paid off!
Awesome, Paul! Wow! Congratulations!!!
It’s very considerate of you to summit at a convenient time for US (9:40pm) and for Australia (11:40am)… not in the middle of the night 🙂
Love,
Tim & Inna.
Great news – huge congratulations, your goal is reached. Now carefully down lads, and yes, photo without the mask would be lovely to see, hope the sun’s shining too and the scenery on the way down is awesome. Take it slowly so you can enjoy it. Truly well done to all of you.
R&D, Paynesville
Great work Adler! Look forward to hearing the details!
Chris
Way to go! Safe travels on the way down.
Looking forward to hearing your post-summit thoughts as well.
Well done Paul, I am very happy for you and Fiona. Great effort. All the hard work has paid off.
Congratulations.
I can get some work done now.
Paul:
Heartfelt congratulations from Canada!! We are SO thrilled for you. Enjoy the view, take some great shots, then get down safely. We can’t wait for all your updates from camp 4 tomorrow. We will be celebrating at QE all day!! Way to go!
Liane and the QE kids
P&F:
A toast to the top of the world! We followed every step to the top, now we will follow every step until Paul is back with Fiona in BC. A job well done, and well deserved, for the both of you.
The candles will remain lit……………
Den-n-Tam
Well, far out! or up as this case in point is – but unbelievably there is no further up on the planet. Congratulations on your achievement Paul and Attila. Paul this is great news and I am sure that you are ecstatic and that Fiona is too! Enjoy the moments but now climb even safer on the way down. Will be waiting eagerly for news of your safe descent and certainly for THAT update. All the planning and preparation has been worth it. Take care and WOW – CONRATULATIONS again.
Phil M
Brilliant Paul
Your level of commitment to achieving this goal has been awe inspiring. Enjoy your time on top of the world.
Look forward to seeing you back at home.
Luke J
Congratulations to Paul and Atilla – Dynamic Duo number 1 (plus sherpas)
Congratulations to Paul and Fiona for a twin achievement same day 12 months gestation – Dynamic Duo number 2
All our love
Jo & Leo
YOU MADE IT!!! GREAT NEWS!! It’s been very exciting to watch you wind your way to the top and share it with you in some way. I hope the scenery on the way down is truely amazing!
Best,
Andy
That is AWESOME Paul!!!! Well done!!!! We are all cheering for you.
Love,
Dame and Beck
You’ve done it dude..Get back safely.
JB
Well done Paul. Can’t even fathom what that must be like. A long way since Arapilies in Year 10…
Congrats from Vancouver!
Jason, Anthea and Kendra McKinnon
Hi Paul, Well done !!!! Enjoy your time at the top, you have worked very hard for every thing you have achieved. Be safe on the way down.
Your very proud sister, Beck
Well done Paul, an amazing effort. I’m so glad you’ve finally realised your dream. Base camp is next on my list!
Mandy S
WOOOHOOOO Paul! That is sooooo awesome! Please come down safely now!!
woohooweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Sorry got carried away there. Well done. The chicken curry at Rum Doodle is awsome and from now on for free……..can’t wait to hear all about it.
The easy bit is done now :-0….now keep your concentration and get down safely.
Cas
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This is the best news – I am so excited for you – now concentrate on getting back safely – you both must be so happy. So well deserved Paul, congratulations again.
Barbara Johnston
Awesome news mate!!! You are an absolute legend! Congratulations and well done! Enjoy!!!
Raz
You did it!! And with such grace, style and conviction. What an example for the rest of us. Congratulations!!!!
YEA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWSOME JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishment. Take good care and God Bless You and Everyone. We wish you a safe return. Dee
Congratulations Paul, god speed on your descent, Fiona you must also be so happy – Marlene and Ray Trenerry and Sara who is incomunicado in Cairns at present but have sms’d her
Congratulations Paul! Stay safe coming down
Thanks Fiona for the continual updates.
well done Paul – congratulations!
Well done Paul, it must be the best feeling after 2 years of nothing but training for this. Have a safe trip down.
Brad, Trace, Madi & Paige.
Well done Paul, my entire office team are all very excited to hear the news! Our thoughts are with you for a safe descent.
Great work Fi, you must be thrilled and very proud! Of course – you will always be the first! ;o)
Z
Toasting now to Paul, Attila, and faithful Sherpas, and wishing all of you a safe journey back to BC.
Dena
Fantastic effort, Paul, Fi and all the crew – a magnificent accomplishment! Many thanks for sharing this magic moment with all of us.
Best wishes, Jan Garrard
Hey Paul – Congratulations. I hope you’re feeling strong and fantastic. Enjoy your moments. Then, a safe return. Super, super super!
Jean
Paul. Well done on summiting. Be very carefull with your descent. Congratulations
Echoing everyone’s well wishes….BIG TIME CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you, Paul. A summit so deserved. All your preparation and hard work paid off!!! Wishing you a safe descent.
MC
Dear Paul,
Congratulations ! Thanks Fiona. You are the grreatest.
The prayers were spoken. The candles are lit.
We thank God for your fortitude. You did it !
Now we pray for your safe return and the safe return of your sherpa.
Hugs to you and Fiona,
Larry and Marianne B
Good job Paul! Make sure you complete the return trip now.
Hi Paul
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
I am soooo happy for you!!!!!
Well done! Commitment and dedication has paid off!! You deserve this moment – enjoy! I’m looking forward to helping you celebrate when you get back to Melbourne!
xx Sammie and Nick
Congratulations Paul on a marvelous achievment. First husband & wife to summit in successive years? On the same day? That must be a record!!
Fantastic achievment & a credit to both you & Fiona.
Sally & Michael Hearn
Great news Paul. What an achievement . It’s fantastic that you have realised your dream. Thanks Fiona and all the support team for all the updates, keep it up until he gets down.
get down safely now.
max & Judy
Fantastic news Babs !!!!!
Well done mate. I have a lump in my throught.
I am sooooo happy for you.
Safe journey home.
Baz
WTG Paul :o) Again this year I have been watching in silence (truly additcted and still more than a little superstitious) and am so happy to see you reached the summit. Have a safe trip down, I know your wife is anxiously awaiting your return. Thank you for letting me share in your journey over the last 1+ years, it has been fantastic!
Kim Bernall
Denver, CO — introduced to your website through Jack Gerstien’s in 2006
Wonderful! I feel quite breathless (-: Congratulations to every-one and have a safe climb back to Base Camp and beyond. Liz.
Well done Paul, great effort. Great to see all the hard work has paid off finally. Have a safe trip back down and we will all be thinking of you at J & M’s tonight.
Well done to you too Fiona on your first anniversary.
Chris Oliver
AWESOME EFFORT PAUL!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
ALL YOUR HARD WORK, DEDICATION AND PERSISTENCE HAS PAID OFF!
HELLO TO FIONA, YOU MUST BE SO PROUD……THINKING ABOUT YOU TOO!
SAFE DESCENT PAUL.
BIG CHEERS TO YOU BOTH!
CHERIE
What a fantastic news to get up for! Here i 4.41 am in the middle of Europe;) Congratulations Paul, have a safe journey back! Hope Attila has also made it!?
Can you believe it what you have just done?;) I guess it is really a life changing experience. I think it gives you more confidence to take on other challenges in life and to take on life in general no matter what is coming. You have achieved sg something that only a handful of people have done!
Well done, great achievement, it will be forever with you!:)
Mira
Relish the moment, Paul. You’ll remember this moment the rest of your life. Now you’re accountable for sharing your lessons and encouraging others, like me, who you’ve never met, to dream their dreams and pursue their dreams!
Tony from Indy
Can’t wait to hear all about it Paul. It is really fantastic news. An amazing achievement – we are really happy for you. Look forward to seeing you back in Melbourne. love meals and danny
We are admiring your persistence to achieve this goal. That is a great success. Have a safe climb down.
Tamara and Boris.
Hi Paul,
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Enjoy the moment, you have certainly earnt your time on the top. I am so pleased for both you & Fiona. Stay safe on the way down and I will now have to go back to Kathmandu to check out your autograph at Rum Doodle! Again, congrats. Denise
Congrats Paul … Thank you Fiona … and best wishes yet Attila. Jordan Family. Vic. Aus.
Dear Paul,
Warmest congratulations on achieving your goal and reaching the summit. I am sure it is all the sweeter this time around because you were robbed of it last time. You have displayed an ability to cope with disappointment and to convert that into success. You should be very proud of yourself and enjoy the pride which your family all feel for you.
well done
Anne Munro
You are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We knew you could and you did!!!! Fiona, time to chill out a bit hey. You’re both inspirational to many, many people.
With love, Jacqueline x
Congratulations on safely making the summit! The entire team here at work has been eagerly waiting for news this morning and all send their well wishes for your success and a safe return to base camp. You’ve also made the front page on http://www.heraldsun.com.au look forward to seeing the interview when it happens!
Any further news as to how Paul’s descent is going? He is only half way, and the second half is the hard bit. We are thinking of you.
Great to hear that your “fuzzy dream’ has finally been realised.
You are truly a great inspiration for other people. Your dedication to achieving your life long dream is remarkable. Enjoy this moment and all the other remarkable moments that make your life special. Have a safe return journey.
Matt Frost
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocius…is all I can say….well done..safe trip down…..lots of love Dee Tozer
Absolutely fantastic Paul – we’re so thrilled for you & for Fiona too. Take care on the descent then enjoy your return trip. You have given so much to achieve this goal so you need to enjoy the moment. all our love Marg & Neil xx
Jill, Dallas, TX
I WANT to say I’m relieved, but I CAN’T until I hear you are safely back to Base Camp. However, I am SOOO glad the wind was cooperative! My fear was that you would be turned back because of the wind – oh, how disappointing that would have been!
I’m going to play my Nepal CD of “Om mani Pen Mahum” tomorrow (in addition to keeping my candle lit) and “help” you and Attila get down that mountain! Then, later I will visualize you, Fiona, and Attila raising a (free) glass at the Rum Doodle!
Then the post-Everest blues! Wait – I’m getting ahead of myself. I will enjoy THIS moment! PAUL SUMMITTED EVEREST!!!!!!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful. I even got up in the middle of the night to see how you were going. I agree with Sarah – I will be happy to hear you are back at base camp with Fiona.
Marina Herriman
McLennan Library
MBS
Dear Paul and Fiona – you’ve done it!!!!!
I am so happy for both of you !!!.
Hope to see you in Seattle this fall( I heard from Tamara- you are coming to US)
With much love and admiration.
Elena.
Congrats, Paul! I have been holding my breath waiting to hear! Now hopefully you and I can both breathe easier. Maybe you will meet up with Dr Pat as he is enroute to the top – guess I will probably be holding breath a bit longer. hope all is well with the regulators so you can enjoy the moment(s) and think clearly to remember the view forever.
Congrats and thanks for all your blogs!
Bonnie
Big deep breath for ya. Congrats you have worked so hard and now a safe decent and we can all relax. Fiona I hope you are hanging in well. I am speechless and incredibly inspired. My next 10 lbs are for you Paul Thank you so much for sharing with us once again. Amazing!!!!!
Tina Washington USA
It is hard to put into words our feelings …. pride, admiration and yet humbled with what you have achieved. We are so proud of you both … what a team!!
Perhaps one of the most relieved must be Fiona: as this meens she does not have to even think about going back next year!!!
Take care on the way down, with love Dad & Mare.
Dear Paul,
WOW!! We’re SO thrilled to hear you made it – we’ve been thinking of you guys a lot the past few days and are elated to hear you conquered it. It says so much about you as a person that you went back to achieve your goal. We look forward to celebrating with you once you’re back in Oz!
Love Tina & James Paterson.
Congratulations on a great effort! Have a safe return.
From all at St Leonard’s College
been gluded to the computer, refreshing like mad.
great job both paul and fiona, WELL DONE. your a great team!!!
Pakenham, Victoria
Congratulations on your sensational achievment. We will have a special drink to your success shortly. Climb safely on the way down.
Jacqui & Ian Pearson
That’s amazing, congratulations, suck in the view and have a safe descent. Look forward to hearing more soon.
Joe
Absobloodylutely awesome news!!!
Congratulations Paul and Fiona on another super human effort. thrilled I have been able to follow your adventure. Have been unable to concentrate on much else today in anticipation. Looking forward to reading all about it when Paul is safely down.
Thanks
Steve
Aw. You’re both just too awesome. Bonza-bewdy-ripper-mate. *hugs* and love to both of you – and praise God you’re safe. 🙂 Kyna, Mal, Jemimah, Matilda (who hasn’t walked yet – you won the ‘big step’ competition!) and of course Tankie.
Congratulations Paul on your achievement and persistence, from Geoffrey, Jillian, Amanda, Jane and Andrew Kelley
Yey!
Well done Paul, truly inspirational! Congratulations to you too Fi.
Looking forward to seeing you both home safe and sound.
Rach x
It was great to hear the good news that you made your Goal. Congratulations from The Big Land of Labrador. Frank… Happy Valley Labrador.
Hi guys,
FYI – found this article on the web re: mobiles on top of everest.
http://bigpond.com/news/offbeat/content/20070523/1930436.asp
Cheers
Steve
WHAT EXCELLENT NEWS. CONGRATULATION AND BE EVER SO SAFE ON THE WAY DOWN.
Yes, you did it ! you’re at the top. But what else, now ? the moon ? We are very proud of you and are all sharing your joy. With our affection for you, Fiona, and all your family.
Jean-Pierre Genton (Paris)
Hi Paul,
So happy for you, must be an amazing feeling. You da man…. 🙂
Cheers Marc and Em
for your Summiting of Mt. Everest this day in a most unique and public manner, your ascent will surely provide inspiration and delight for all who learn of it well into the future. A Safe and fantastic return to camp and some salami, cheese and a warm sleeping bag… Congratulations Fiona, Atilla and Sherpas for being there and making it happen….
wp
Congratulations Paul on your summit of Everest (Another one for Australia) and Fiona for all you support you gave him. Hope Paul will arrive safely back to Base Camp. All our thoughts are with you both. Thankyou for all the postings throught the climb. It really felt that we were there with you guys every step of the way. You should be proud of your achievements. Any more adventures planned?
Regards
Vicky James & Alysa Atkinson Sandringham Vic Australia
Congratulations Paul, well done mate!! You are an inspiration!
Take care on the way down, big hugs to both you and Fi. Luv Scott, Jo and Charlotte xxx
Champion effort Paul – congratulations on achieving your dream!
Stacey D
From all of us at Lara Lake PS , what an inspiration you are! Congratulations, safe travels down, we are all proud of your achievement.
Cheers Sue and the students from LLPS
Hi Paul!
Congratulations on reaching the top! You must feel so overwhelmed and excited to have made it and what an achievement. Congratulations again and hope the rest of your travels back home to Melbourne come quickly.
Love Robyn and Peter
Hi, Paul. Congratulations. We are glad that YOU achieving your goal.
YOU are real MAN nothing can not stop me. Wish you go home safely.
Svetlana, Vladimir Kufman.
Congratualtions, a lot of people are following your venture on line and through 774 radio.
Keep safe and arrive back at base camp safely. Paula Hutchinson
Congratulations Paul!! A terrific climb! Hope you get down safely!
Year 7 Berwick Sec College
Doing the Happy Dance here at sea level at South Florida Gulf Coast. You are an amazing inspiration. Atilla, Paul, Fiona all the Adler Family entourage….has any one else ever had so many hike to base camp in full love and support…. Wow you knock my socks off. Safe trip every step all the way down to Fiona.
Anne P
Venice FL
Hello Paul,
Congrats from Newfoundland on your summit!!!! It has been fun following along and I hope to chat with you more on the topic when the dust settles.
Once again congratulations!!
Regards,
Darrell
Success at last for you Paul. The Gods were with you this time. Job well done.
Best wishes,
Monette Roberto, Delray, Fl, USA
Congradulations, take care coming down. It was fun to be able to be there with you on the internet, I love technology. God bless you and thanks for keeping us posted, Cathy Bond, New Milford, CT, USA
Congratulations Paul!… I’ve been following TA Loeffler on her Everest climb and, in so doing, have been watching your ascent closely. What you’ve done is amazing. Years of sacrifice and hard work have paid of. It takes special dedication and perseverance to keep going on such a demanding but thrilling journey. I wish you the best as you embark on the next part of your life with Fiona. Your achievement is an example to us all of us.
Trudy