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  1. Hi Fiona,
    Congratulations! Well done, we are both so happy for you – be safe on your way down.
    Paul, you know you did the right thing – hopefully there is another chance for you to attempt the summit. If not, then we are all still very proud of what you have both achieved so far.
    Love Lou & Chris
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  3. Yahoo!!!! I’ve been glued to the computer, updating every few minutes. What great news! Now for a safe journey down!

  6. WOW WOW WOW – congratulations Fi that is so amazing – safe return down now love to you both
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  7. Congratulations and felicitations Fi with love from Anne and Ronnie xx
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  8. YESSSSSS!!!!!
    Congratulations, Fiona!
    You did it!
    We are all so very proud of you!
    Enjoy that view from the top, can’t wait to see the photos.
    Now, please, get down safely.
    Can’t wait to hear your story in your own words.
    From the USA : Whooo Hoooo! Yeah!
    Blessings,
    Mark R
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  9. Can you hear us clapping? Congratulations Fiona on a remarkable journey and to Paul for having to make ‘an Everest of a decision’. Now return safely to sea level and warmth and hot dinners. Biggest salutations and much foot stamping from Rosemary & Dave
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  10. WOWEEEEE!!! [standing and applauding] Congratulations!! Standing on the very Top of the World!
    Don’t forget to take some pictures! 😉
    Please be careful on your way back down!
    CONGRATULATIONS!
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  11. Fi Fi Fi!! So excited for you and stay safe to you and Paul on the way back; cheers to Paul as well for your accomplishments and teamwork. CHEERS!
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  12. Congrats to Fiona!!
    Thats an awesome effort!!!
    I hope paul gets another crack at the summit!!
    -Michael
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  14. Well Done Fizz Wizz!! We are very proud of you!!
    Paul, well done on your achievement so far. hopefully you’ll get another chance. All the best.
    Danny and Kate
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  15. Fantastic news Fiona ! Well done – what a great achievement – enjoy every moment of it, and stay safe on the way down.
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  16. Congratulations Fiona and to Paul on your wonderful achievement. Love the Threadgold family, Black Rock, Vic.
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  17. Pa bien! (Congratulations in Papiamentu) Dennis and Fiona for reaching the top of the world! Paul you climbed strong and SAFE…our hearts are with you. Those of us here on island are keeping the candles burning for the safe return of each of you. Jane, Jim, Alex, Pete, Joe, Meade, Franc, Amado, Sue, et al.
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  18. This is it. The moment in time we have diligently been waiting for. Fiona has just stepped into the footprints of legends. I am hoping that Paul will get a 2nd chance to summit, once he is back to C-4 and corrected the 0-2 situation. (I know Paul, aka, MacGyver, will figure it out.)
    Well done, you are both an inspiration to me to continue living all of my dreams and to conquer my personal Mt. Everest’s with dignity, perseverance, courage and always an optimistic attitude!
    Fi, descend safe, descend strong. Paul, whatever decision you make, you are a champ! MC
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  19. Congratulations Paul & Fiona!
    You have both made it so far, and in our minds achieved the impossible. Fiona – to summit Everest, and in doing so become only the 3rd Australian woman to do it, is amazing.
    Please get down safely!
    We are extremely proud of you both, and hope that you will both come to visit us in Boston soon.
    Love, Tim & Inna.
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  20. FANTASTIC EFFORT BY THE BOTH OF YOU, AND MARY IN KEEPING US ALL INFORMED 🙂
    Please have a safe return
    our love
    Jo & Leo
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  21. Go Fi!!!! This is amazing. I’m so proud of what you have both achieved. Safe and steady trip back down.
    Love Kerry xo
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  22. CONGRATULATIONS to you both!!! This summit was a result of team effort. I am very happy for you two and hope that Paul gets his second chance to summit. I’ll be waiting for your post with details and pictures of your way up to the top of the world.
    JC
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  24. FANTASTIC – CONGRATULATIONS FIONA. What a legend! I’m in awe.
    Hope there are some great photos. Paul hope you’ll get another chance but safety always is first!
    Take care on the way back down.
    Phil M
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  25. Fantastic effort Fi. Congratulations, I am so proud of you both. Safe journey back down and return home. Lots of love Rach xoxo
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  26. Fiona, we are so proud of you, your courage and determination is awesome. I can only try to understand the mixed emotions, to do such a brave thing without your climbing partner, Paul. As you know sometimes to retreat is the bravest thing to do and I am sure that Paul is just so proud of you for continuing on. I feel so happy and yet so sad that my wonderful son, and your great husband was not able to give you a big kiss on the top of Mt Everest. With so much love that I feel I am bursting, John
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  27. CONGRATULATIONS FIONA!!!
    so excited for you.. best wishes for your decent.
    Our thoughts are with you both – best of luck to paul for another summit attempt.
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  28. Hey Sis!!! Well done you!!! Hope the feeling is just awesome – I think I’ve been checking every 4-5mins to find out. Paul, I’m very very proud of you -so close, could have been a lot worse and we’re all feeling for you. With love and best thoughts, Jacqueline xo
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  29. Congratulations to you both!! Fiona, go the girl power, now travel safely down. We hope you get another chance Paul , if not it is still an amazing achievement!
    Take care of eachother
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  30. Congratulations Fi, what an amazing achievement. Safe trip home to the both of you.
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  31. Heartiest congratulations, Fiona, on a stupendous effort! So many of us at MBS will be cheering for your safe descent. And best wishes to Paul for the possibility of a second chance.
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  32. Well done Fiona! Mighty effort. While you are probably disappointed Paul had to abort, from what I have learnt of Paul on this expedition, I am certain he is not done yet! You are two remarkable young people.
    Michael & Sally Hearn.
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  34. Superwoman Fi!! Congratulations to you and Paul for having the strength and patience to get to these heavenly heights! Wow and whoooaaaa all in one! Joe and I have been following every update with great anticipation and now can’t wait to see the both of you down at ground level in Melbourne!!!
    Big hugs, Sona
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  35. Well done Fiona for making it to the summit! You guys are an inspirational team, we love you both very much and hope you have a safe journey down.
    Love Beck, Zoe & Zac
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  36. Yes! Yes! Yes! Congratulations Fi! I am applauding and crying (tears of joy) at the same time. I am so very proud of you. Paul I am so sorry about your difficulties and hope you get a second chance to summit but even if you don’t you have already accomplished an amazing feat. My thoughts are with you both, Mingma and Dasona for a safe descent. Love ya!
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  37. This is a bittersweet moment. Great job Paul. I am sure Fiona could not have enjoyed this moment without her dear partner. This is a sad twist that Paul and Fiona could not be together on top, especially when they have been together every step of the way. Perhaps this could be the harbinger of a plan to come back to the mountain together to do this again. We will be an eager audience again.
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  38. Congratulations Fiona!
    You’re on top of the world. Have a safe trip down. You go girl!
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  39. Hi Fiona and Paul,
    A huge congratulations to you both on your effort. Fiona, what an amzing effort. Sensis Corporate Affairs says a huge congratulations and sends you best wishes on a safe return.
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  40. Wow, congratulations and safe descent.
    Has brightened up an otherwise dull day. This living vicariously is a bit of a buzz.
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  41. WAY TO GO FIONA!…Your’s and Paul’s strength and determination are an inspiration…please have a safe descent…cant wait to read your report and see your pictures.
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  42. Paul & Fiona – AWESEOME is what comes to mind when we think of your achievement today. Not sure if Paul will attempt again, but your decision took even more guts to make than probably actually getting to the top. Whatever you decide, may you both have safe travels. The Johnson’s
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  44. Woe Woe – What an amazing achievement. You believed you could do it and you have. An inspiration to all. Be safe on your way down. I can’t wait to celebrate with you and Paul upon your return.
    I have had tears of worry and joy throughout the last few days and sit here pressing refresh every few minutes for an update.
    Love you both, Lea Lea
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  45. Yehah! Great to hear you made it Fiona and could talk to Paul from the top. You have shared so much. I had to go down to Middle Park and put my toes in the water at sealevel to balance the world a bit! May you both travel safely back down and I’ll be waiting for more news of your progress. Thinking of you. Liz.
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  47. Congratulations Fiona on a wonderful feat. Paul I am sure you share her achievement for your joint efforts. Have a good rest Paul before deciding on your next step, up or down
    Ron Munro Bendigo Victoria
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  48. Congratulations Fiona, what a great achievement to be on top of the world.
    There must be lots of mixed emotions flying around there at the moment.
    Well done! Such a combination of so many personal strengths to get there.
    Congratulations to Paul and your great effort and mental strength, what a team you are!
    Mary too, what a moment for you Mare!
    Broadcasting the news to the world what a great asset you are in the team.
    I wish you all a safe and easy return.
    Love and best wishes
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  49. CONGRATULATIONS FIONA…What a fantastic achievement.
    Brave decision Paul, what a hard one to make though.
    Please descend carefully.
    Rose
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  50. Fiona and Paul
    Congratulations from 1400 students, 100 staff and many more in the Ringwood Secondary College community. We have been thrilled to follow your progress. Well done! We look forwartd to making contact with you both in the future.
    Bruce for all at RSC
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  51. Fantastic effort Fizz Wizz.
    Hope you can get back up there Paul.
    Great work guys
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  52. Fantastic Fiona – congratulations – all the best for a safe return. Well done Paul and a victory for common sense.
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  53. CONGRATULATIONS!
    Way to go! Is Paul going to have another go at it?
    Best wishes to all.
    >Phil
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  54. Congrats Fiona, a terrific effort, we have been following all the way, I hope Paul gets another crack at it.
    All the very best for you both for a safe descent.
    WHAT AN ACHEVEMENT.
    Love from all in Foster.
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  55. Congratulations to both you – this has been an amazing journey and what you have both achieved is just HUGE. I have been sitting at my desk shedding a few tears (how embarrassing…) as I am just in awe of you and what you have done. Paul, you must be bitterly disappointed to be thwarted by your equipment, but at the end of the day, reaching the summit is not what the journey was all about.
    DP was having lunch with me when we heard that Fi had reached the top and we are both just so excited.
    Lots of love and PLEASE stay safe on the way down.
    Maddi and DP xxx
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  56. Congratulations, Fi and Paul on a great joint effort. A fantastic achievement by both of you in what must be the most challenging conditions imaginable!
    best wishes, Jan
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  57. Congratulations Fiona You Made it.
    Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Lots of Love max and Judy
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  58. Fantastic Fiona you have certainly reached the pinnacle of your dream and we are so very proud of you. However we are both feeling for you & Paul at this moment. We love you both very much and you have both enraptured people from all over the world. Have a safe descent Mum & Dad xx
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  59. Congratulations Fiona a fantastic effort to reach the summit! My heart goes out to you Paul, such an admirable decision to turn back within touching distance of a dream. I hope that it is possible to re attempt this time around. Have a safe decent, cheers Luke;)
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  60. Congrats! I have been glued to the screen for the past few days on the edge of my seat reading the updates. Amazing. I hope you got some good pictures. 🙂
    We’re all very proud of you!
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  61. Fiona,
    Congratulations! Thats great news, and certainly beats another story about the Da Vinci Code movie. Saw your photos in the Herald-Sun.
    Have a safe trip down.
    Best of luck to Paul. Do you think he will stop and ask you for directions on the way up?
    Regards
    Steve
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  62. CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF YOU!!! Fiona, you have taken my breath away and left me speachless. What an achievement. Paul – what an awesome effort, hope you get another chance to summit. Well done!!
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  63. Well done Fizz Wizz! You must be feeling on TOP OF THE WORLD! Look forward to hearing all about it when you are safe and sound back at Camp 4/3. Paul I am so proud of you for making the decision to turn back -I hope you are ok…anxious to hear from you both. Congrats again-both of you! Lots of love Jac
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  64. Congratulations Fiona. What an amazing achievement by both of you. Love Tanya & Larts
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  65. Absolutely sensational Fiona – doing Ringwood proud! Hope you get another crack at the title Paul – you are an inspiration none the less. Much respect to ya.
    Mugz
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  66. Fantastic Fiona ! What a day for you ! what a day for the family ! The world is at your feet !
    Jean-Pierre Genton, french cousin in Paris

  67. I must admit to SCREAMING out loud when we received the grand news. Congratulations to Fiona and Mingma on a wonderful achievement, with everything going so well. The view must be absolutely spectacular. Please descend safely. Cheers–Valerie & Rummy
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  68. Fiona and Paul! An amazing achievement for both of you! I hope you get another crack at it, Paul and stay safe on the way down! Thinking of you both!
    George
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  69. Paul;
    We are so ptoud of you and share in your disappointment. It is better to have tried and missed out by no fault of your own.
    Our heartiest congratulations to Fiona what a wonderful achievement. You are both the bravest people we know. Safe trip down.
    Max and Judy
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  70. Amazing, but in no way suprising – congratulations Fiona. The hardest thing now will be to find your next challenge. Congrats, have a safe trip down. Good luck Paul – I’m sure you will soon be the second Adler to stand on the top of the world
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  71. Congratulations Fiona, that is so fantastic and awesome I am totally in admiraiton of your bravery and persistance, reaching such a huge goal must feel absolutely surreal. I am looking forward to the photos of the summit……..Well Done!
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  72. Nice one Fiona! Paul will be up there soon – no way he’s going to let you have all the fun!! Bit of a change from brighton to the top of the world, hey! Good work guys and good luck on the way down…
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  73. Yay!!! Congratulations on your amazing efforts. Thinking of you both on your return down the mountain. Paul, we hope there is another window for you soon.
    Jo and Scott
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  74. Oh my god!You’ve done it!!! How does the world look from there??? Brings tears to my eyes what you have accomplished! Look forward to hearing of Pauls summit next! Now what? You will go home put your feet up and get fat? Again so exciting, and feel like we kind of are with you with all the fantastic updates! Congratulations on the wonderful sherpas with you that have probably now summitted 100 times over. Take care on the way down.
    Rebecca & Sonam Topgyal – Mount Martha Victoria Australia
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  75. Congrats Fi! Not a bad peak to bag on the first attempt. Well done and safe returns.
    Ron Hilton, Evergreen, CO
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  76. Unbelievable! A magnificent achievement. Fiona & Paul, both legends. Paul, a gutsy call to turn back. Amazing effort. Love Dee
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  77. Congratulations to you both,well done. Hope Paul can have another go,Thel and Trevor{Nannas friend}
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  78. HEYA you nut
    congrates that must be an amazing feeling
    i hope to make it to everest one day as well (maybe when im older…im 13;p)
    have fun with it
    and give a wave to the world
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  79. i ngo to ringwood secondary college and my teacher Mrs.Davies told us about you. CONGRATULATIONS!
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  80. oh and your about to get about 5000 messages from kids like me at ringwood secondary
    sos
    hope you get anougher go paul and once again congrates fiona
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  81. Well done Fi!!! Congratulations on getting to the top of the world. You are both simply amazing – what a team. I hope Paul gets a chance to have another go (is that possible?). But whatever the case, you have both done such a fantastic job. No doubt you won’t even realise it for some time yet! Lots of love and best wishes for a safe descent, Raz.
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  82. Hooray! Congratulations to you both and well done Fiona on the final step. You have both inspired, motivated, captivated and stimulated those of us lucky enough to have been watching from every corner of the globe this incredible adventure.
    I know that the type of people that the two of you are means there will be other occasions for us to be in awe of your feats but for now relax with the pleasure of being together in one of the most challenging and beautiful places on earth with all of us (literally) looking up at you!
    Much love to the gorgeous Mares.
    Kirstie M xox
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  83. To dear Fiona and Paul,
    Firstly Fiona warmest congratulations on your magnificent efforts and achievement. Everyone here is very proud of you as I am sure you are of yourself. Paul, I am a great follower in the belief that sometimes things happen which we cannot understand but with hindsight we realise they were ‘meant’ to happen like that. My guess is that within this week you will be up on that summit too. BTW what a gutsy call you made – it really says a lot for your strength of character and self discipline.
    With all the very best to you both Anne and PP
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  84. Congratulations Fi and Paul! I followed your blog every now and then so its good to know you have summitted everest already. Be safe in going down. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless you!
    Rev Bong, Philippines
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  85. Well done! I think it is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!how u decided to climb mt everest! It is so FANTASTIC how u have both got this far, and I wish u both all the best for the future! I really admire your individuallity and interests because they are unique and different! Fiona, you attended the BEST school! I attend Ringwood too! I’m in year eight, and I play the violin, which I love. I did the Eastern Metropolitin Regional Concert last night, and I played Lord Of The Dance, Slavonic Legend and Pirates of the Caribean. It was an absolute blast! It was at Hamor Hall. They said it was a huge hall, which it is, but it was nothing new for me, coz i have performed there twice before. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip Fi and Paul! YOU BOTH DESERVE GOLD MEDALS!!!!!!
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  86. Congrats on the summit Fiona – sensational Effort ! Paul – Don’t worry im sure there will another chance to summit and who knows – Fiona will join you again on the summit ! Either way congrats to you both.
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  87. Congratulations Fiona
    Terrific Team effort.
    Safe return down.
    Love Bob and Di
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  88. Congrats to you Fiona for an excellent effort!!! Hopefully Paul can give it another go with more O2. All the best to the two of you.
    Please give Dan Griffith a big hug for me when he gets off the top.
    Love Deb
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  89. Congratulations Fiona Lee and best wishes Paul on your great achievement. Thank you Mary for all you’ve done and for holding the team together love always Nana xx
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  90. Well done and congratulations to you all – including the sherpas/guides/support staff. A fantastic effort.
    So is space your next frontier..
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  91. Congratulations. Amazing! I hope Paul gets another shot at it. Any idea when that would be? The journey certainly is the achievement, but I am sure Paul will want to get on top more than anything! Otherwise Fiona will have bragging rights forever!
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  93. well done
    deirdre tozer mentioned your project and i am very happy that you did so well and managed the summit.
    i would love to meet with you and interview you once you are back in australia.
    kind regards
    anders
    http://www.thinque.com.au
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  94. I’ve just visited the IMG web site and have seen Ms. Fiona Lee Adler listed as having officially summited. Excellent.
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  95. hi fiona and paul, we are so amazed and impressed and proud of you both. Please be safe on the way down – we look forward to when you can display some photos on the website.
    love meals and danny
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  96. A fantastic and amazing effort. Have been thinking about the two of you all day. Now I had better do some work! Congratulations to you both on your achievements.
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  97. Congratulations Fiona! All the best for a safe return for yourself and Paul back to Australia. You are both an inspiration to all and it is good to see that you are living your dreams and making the most of your lives. I am not sure what is next on your agenda! I am seriously starting to rethink my life as your website has motivated me!
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  98. Phenomenal achievement! Congrats to you both, and three cheers for you Fiona. Phew, and life will never be the same!
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  99. Fiona & Paul, We don’t know you but we really feel we do. What a fantastic and exciting inspiration you are for us. You both are truly magnificent with your skill and effort, and the way you included us all was mind blowing.
    Keep safe.
    The Kerrigans – Sandringham Vic.
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  100. Congratulations to both of you-to you Fiona for making it to the top and to you, Paul for such a gutsy (and sound) decision.Whatever you decide to do Stay safe and take care on the descent.
    Love to you both, Glenda and Colin
    Thanks, Mary, For all your efforts.hope yopu can get some sleep tonight! Love,G and C
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  101. Congratulations Fiona and Paul for an amazing achievement. Fiona you are Wonder Women! Paul your success has been wonderful – will you be making another attempt? Mary thanks heaps for all your updates. It has been an amazing journey. Stay safe.
    Rose
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  102. Congratulations. What an inspiration. Now I to want to climb Everest! One problem, had altitude sickness in the Anapurnas some years ago. Amazing effort by you both.
    A safe journey down the hill.
    Best wishes
    Lisa

  103. Hi Paul and Fi,
    Firstly CONGRATULATIONS Fi!! Well done!! I’m so happy for you that you have reached the summit and your dream has come true. All the best for a very safe return back to Camp 4.
    Paul, I’m sorry to hear about about your your set back. Hopefully there is another window of good weather very shortly so you can continue to make your summit attempt. Regardless, you can be very proud of how far you have made it already.
    Mary, thank you for keeping us all up to date, and I hope you get some solid sleep soon.
    xx Sammie and Nick
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  104. I am James’ friend charlie.We hear about you every day.I hope Paul
    reaches the summit.Good luck on your way down. Go girl!
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  105. Congratulations Fiona!! That is awesome. I felt all emmotional for you when I read the message. It is not like me to be emmotional but then again I am 40 weeks pregnant so the hormones may be working overtime. I feel for Paul (felt teary at the thought of him having to turn back) but I am sure he is wrapped that you made it and to make it as far as he did is also awesome. Is Paul going to make another attempt or is the window of opportunity closed? Anyway, I am so glad you are both safe and am looking forward to your return. Hopefully in the next day or so my baby will arrive so I will try to log on as soon as possible after the baby arrives to let you know the news.
    Well done again!!
    Cheers
    Suzie, Martin, Mia and “baby”
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  106. Wow, stunning effort Fiona and Paul…as Em would say tingles galore while reading the site…Marc and Em
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  107. Well done Fiona, what a fantastic effort! Paul, you made the right decision as someone said earlier, safety always comes first – Hard decision to make, however knowing you, it won’t be long before you have another shot at it! Please take it easy on the descent and we all look forward to seeing you home soon. All the best, Simon, Jacqui, Jasper & Homer (Woof, Woof – The boys are missing playing with Zac & Zoe).
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  108. wow.. amazing! well done and have a safe journey down.
    Catherine
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  109. Congratulations to you both!!! Fiona – Superb! Paul – Hats off to you… Making that decision couldn’t have been easy – Hope you get another shot at the top. You are both a HUGE inspiration to so many people around the world. Get back down safely, Ross – Cape Town, South Africa
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  110. Great news!! Well done to both of you – awesome team. Have a safe descent and a well earned snickers for me! We can’t wait to hear all about it soon. Amazing.
    Chris & Bridget
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  111. Just back from muddy MTB trip to read of your success. We were at the bottom of a rocky hill this morning and as usual the kids were having a moment of ‘it’s all too hard’ and then I told them what you 2 were attempting today, it soon put them in there place. Thanks for the student inspiration!!!!
    Once again well done mate, Mt Buffolo has got nothing on you now!!!
    Safe decent. Nat
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  112. Congrats guys… unbelivably fantastic effort.
    p.s. You made the Channel 9 news!!!
    Andrew
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  113. CONGRATULATIONS well done Fiona, you did it. Unbelievable, inspirational, courageous and now I am speechless. So happy for you. AMAZING!
    Am so excited for you.
    Paul good luck on your next attempt.
    Safe climb down.
    Geovanna
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  115. Congratulations Fiona! A fantastic feat. Paul, we all feel for you and what awfully bad luck. We hope you get a chance to try again, but if not, we congratualte both of you on a terrific effort,
    Geoff Kelley
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  116. Dear Paul and Fiona,
    Congratulations Fiona for making it to the top of the world and being the 3rd Australian woman to ever do this! What a great acheivement. Paul we are so proud of you and know what a difficult decision it must have been. You have both done so well. We can’t wait to see you again. Lots of love, Dame and Beck
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  117. Congrtulations Fiona and Paul. Wow, you have both done so well. Your achievements are almost beyond my comprehension. I have been in contact with Nanna Hanton so much over the past few days, and we are both feeling a sense of relief at the moment. Stay safe and take great care coming down. Congratulations and have a good rest.
    My daughter Julie rang me tonight to say that you made the Chanel 9 news tonight. Unfortunatley I was not at home to see it. All family members are logged in to your site and have been “climbing” with you!
    Love Glenda.
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  118. My goodness, CONGRATULATIONS Fi, what an amazing achievement. And congratulations to you too Paul, you have BOTH done amazing things. Hope you get another opportunity to summit.
    Look at alllllllllll these messages! You have both inspired so many people. I think John/Dad A’s message is just so pertinent, brings a tear to my eye!
    Wishing you both safe steps back down the mountain,
    Kate and Benno
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  119. Congratulations Fi – fantastic work! It must be amazing being all the way up there!
    Paul, I’m expecting a similar story from you in the coming days. Best of luck with the final push.
    Safe journey.
    Jason
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  120. Well done Fiona and Paul. An amazing journey for both of you.
    During your preparation for your asault on Everest you will have realised that the most important muscle is the large one contained within the skull. You have both demonstrated that neither of you are are deficient here.
    I wish you and the Sherpas a safe descent to home.
    From Beth Tozer – friend of Rosemary & David Abbot
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  122. Awesome Fiona, so very well done. What a great team – you and Paul. Yay Mary and thanks a million. Mama says congratulations and safe journey home.
    Jane and the Barrow family
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  123. Congratulations!! I’m very happy that you made it to the summit!! Have a safe trip back down!
    Montreal, Canada
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  124. WOW! An incredible life achievement that very few ever experience! Congratulations, Fi!
    And congratulations to Paul, too, who demonstrated professionalism in his decision, and who also has already achieved an incredible feat. May the weather gods give you another shot…
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  125. Congratulations Fiona. Hope Paul gets another attempt rsn. To realise a dream is very special – for us to be able to share your dream is also very special. Well done !!! Did you succeed in planting an Aussie flag on the summit ?
    Mary, how are you holding up with all this tension and excitement. We are not at high altitude but it certainly has taken our breath away !!
    Love, Jacqui, Ian & Barbara.
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  126. Yay Fiona and Paul! Way to go!Safe returns to you both; I hope Paul is feeling OK after the oxygen mishap…Yay!
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  127. CONGRATULATIONS!! Congratulations to both of you for your amazing climb. It sounds like you had a wonderful experience.
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  128. Congratulations on making it to the top of the World!!!! What an amazing achievement. Have a safe trip down.
    Mark and Kelly
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  129. Congratulations to you both. Great that you can share the differing experiences together – to make one truly magnificent achievement. Saw that Fiona had reached the summit on the TV last night but it has been your detailed reflections that give an insight into the effort, determination and commitment that it requires to undertake such a feat. An inspiration to us all.
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  130. Hoooray! This has been such a thrill to experience via the net. Thank you for sharing it. You are both amazing!
    Have a safe and joyous decent. Thank you again for being such a wonderful inspiration in living.

  131. Mary Mary ‘quite contrary’or should that be ‘quite elated’ You must be so thrilled with their achievments, what an incredible saga that we have been able to share – and following the messages from all around the world. it has been fantastic. So wonderful for Fiona and also for Paul even though he must be distraught being so near yet so far.So congratulations to you all and come down safely. I look forward to seeing you at the baths, we have missed you. Cheers, Jan
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