Pat on Top

< Newer | Older > Thu, 05/24/2007 - 05:39 — Nick Grainger

Carol here, Pat just called and reported that he was on the summit (@9:30am Nepal time).

They departed @9:30pm on Wed night. He said it was a beautiful morning but very cold and windy. He couldn't talk much as he was on oxygen and the winds were high. I asked if they had all summited and he said he thought yes. He said Mikey was there with him.

Wendy, I wish I had your number to call you but maybe you will see this post. Pat will be reporting with an audio blog when he returns to Camp 4 or lower. Thanks to everyone for your support & all your well wishes to Pat and me. I'm off to bed for a better sleep than I've had in a few days! Thank you God!

Carol

Messages

CONGRATS PAT!!!!!!!!!

Mary Clare Reinhardt — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 05:49

I am so happy for you and your team member's successful summits! Hopefully everyone has summited who was attempting. Big time congratulations!!!!!!! Wishing you all a SAFE descent. Pat, you have completed your 7 summit project...well done! Next adventure....with Carol at your side!

The best,
MC

"Success is waiting for you; what are you waiting for?" mc

Mike NZ,

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 05:55

Congratulations Mike. You made it!! Take care coming down and good luck to you all for a safe descent
Gill( Liverpool )

YEA!!!!!!!!!

Allison — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 05:57

What an awesome accomplishment! I couldn't be happier for you, Pat! My prayers will continue for you and the rest of the team at least until you're through the icefall... I never doubted your ability to pull this off for a minute!

Congratulations!
Allison Turnley

Congratulations Mr. Patrick Hickey...

wmpopper — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 06:53

For achieving your goal of Summiting Mt. Everest so adeptly...and patiently. Looking forward to viewing some of the images and words. Peaceful and joyful return to basecamp, Pat. Way to Go, Congratulations, Thanks for sharing your trials & sucessful tribulations within the cyber space through word & image. Safe return to the bakery and friends...
wp

Great news!

craigb — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 07:00

Pat,
Great news! What a fantastic achievement - 7 out of 7! Enjoy the views and increasing oxygen levels and temperatures on the way down. Wishing you all a safe descent.
Craig and Anna, Melbourne

You Da Man, Pat !!!!

StellarKart — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 07:25

Yesssssss! Congratulations, Pat! You made it -- the 7 Summits and to the top of Everest. I could not be happier for you, what an amazing feat. Enjoy your time on top and get some amazing summit photos with that Nascar flag!!! Then get down safely please. Can't wait to hear all the details, it's been a nerve-wracking day and night of hitting the refresh button here.

All blessings and prayers from Pennsylvania,
Mark R

Wow

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 08:08

Congratulations Pat, well done, looking forward to your being down safely, but wow! . My, hasn't the MyEverest site just been amazing! Well done everyone.
Deb. Vic. Aus.

Congradulations Zop

D Dumpleton — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 08:27

Awesome. Great to hear the news of your success today and that of your fellow team members. What an achievement, can't imagine how one can top this. Take care on your descent and enjoy the time back in Katmandu with your loved ones. Luv DD

Warm Congrats from warm Katmandu!

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 08:32

Hey Pat,
This is Lior the Israeli guy we met the other night in Lobuche.
I remembered you said you will summit at the 23, but how great it is to connect and see you did only a few hours ago. I Just came back yesterday night from the trek- It was a fabulous experience.
And who knows maybe some day Ill follow your path and try to summit!
Congrats again!
Lior
P.S. Now you have an Israeli post on your blog too!

congratulations Mike

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 09:45

Mike how amazing I really admire you. Take special care coming down.....I don't think acc covers falling off Everest!Lachie wants to know if you are famous now..the answer has got to be yes.. take care Jodie O'S

Well done my son !!!. We

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 10:13

Well done my son !!!. We were all together for the call from you on the top of Everest . What a wonderful achievement .We all love you and look forward to your return home . Your second call from South Coll meant so much to us . I spoke to Chris and Dee and they sent their love . Wendy ,Bob ,jess and I and all the babes are so looking forward to seeing you again on the 6th June .
Have a relaxing few days with Wendy ,she so deserves it . She has been a rock for your babes !!!. Love and Blessings Mum
My Deepest thanks to you Pat for your achievement of summiting and for you keeping us in contact with our dear Michael

Congratulations Pat, we knew you would do it!

Danno — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 10:14

Hey Pat, congratulations. It's been a long haul but it's all worth it now. Everyone is so releived now that you have accomplished what you have set out to do. Looking forward to seeing you in July. I'll talk to you soon.

Dan

Expedition update

kwsallenger — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 10:24

FYI according to Sue Todd's dispatch, everyone summited and everyone is back at the South Col. See the last link at this URL:

http://ice8000.com/c_pub/expeditions_news/everest_07_.php

Way to go!

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 10:38

Congratulations! Awesome!

WE KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!!!

Belinda — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 11:18

Wow Pat, you did it! I am so very excited for you. It must have been great! Can't wait to hear about it! Belinda

Thanks Pat... for Kiwi Mike

stevopilk — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 11:23

Just Awesome Mike. Incredible effort following your huge dream for an amazing result.

Take care and see you out on the line!

Cheers Mate and best wishes to Pat and all the team.

Congrats!

JohnQuinn — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 12:07

Pat, I fully expected that you would successfully summit, weather permitting! I am very happy for you and look forward to your safe descent!
John

Congratulations

jasonhennessy1 — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 12:22

Congratulations Pat! Take care on your return journey!

Fantastic Pat!

Tichick — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 12:25

After going to bed with no news beyond the balcony I was thrilled to have my husband wake me up this morningwith the news that Carol had posted - you were on top!! Congratulations! Also happy to see the nice post from Ice8000 and to hear your audioblog. Hopefully by now you are well down from camp 4 and on your way to a safer place. Take good care. We look forward to news that you are back through the icefall.
Carol - If I who have only met Pat through this site was restless sleeping, I can only imagine what it has been like for you. Rest well!
Jean

Just amazing

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 12:51

WHat an amazing accomplishment - now, Safe Home - Gina Griffin, Hartford, CT

congratulations!

drdavidmckee — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 13:00

HOOAH! Awesome accomplishment, friend. Get back safe. David and Melle.

Terrific!!

des hickey — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 13:03

Pat

Our phone was ringing early this morning with the news of your successful summit. Congrats from all of us to you and your team. What an amazing accomplishment. Danny phoned us early this morning(followed by Mom and Dad) and gave us the news, we are all so excited and proud of you. Jenna and Matthew couldn't wait to get to school to tell their friends and teachers who have been following your progress.

Take it easy the rest of the way down and we look forward to speaking with you soon.

Des, Colleen, Jenna and Matt

Well Done!

Alan Arnette — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 13:05

Congratulations Pat!!
Alan

Congratulations!

paddyv — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 13:13

Congrats Pat for making it all the way and what a great success! Carol, I admire your support as it must have made for many sleepless nights.

Best,
Paddy,Alvaro y Paolo

the man part II

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 13:15

Good job Pat. Your a BMF. Way to go!!!! Your in a select group now...
T LeMoine

Awesome!!

Joan — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 13:17

Congratulations!! What an accomplishment!!
God is good!! Be safe on the return.
Love,
Joan and Daryl

YAHOO!

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 13:32

Congratulations, Pat! You've been to the top of the world! We knew that you could do it. Safe travels back to base camp and back to the Carolina summer. We're so happy for you, your family and fellow climbers!!
Liesl

Well Done

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 13:44

Congratulations Pat Sherri just called with the news. Job well done . We knew you could do it. Safe journey home. Looking forward to see you in July.

Mary and Dave

Climbing machine!

sarah — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 13:45

Jill, Dallas, TX
Pat, you amaze me! You are a climbing machine! Nevermind ALL the obstacles that you faced - wind, cold, oxygen mask, being a little over age 30, etc., etc. - nothing seemed to faze you - just "we went to this camp or that" - "we're headed for the summit" - almost just like (yawn) another day at the office! No wonder you just completed the 7 summits! All I can say is "I tip my hat" to you, sir! And, if I ever need a good nurse I'll bet I know who to call!!!

Incredible relief

Demento — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 13:53

Way to go, Pat. The news brought tears to my eyes. I'm sure this has been as emotional for most of us following your progress. Thanks for including all of us. Carol, you're great-what steadfast support. Look forward to talking to you, Pat, and seeing you and Carol in Colorado. David

SUPER FANTASTIC!

judyo — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 13:55

Pat,
Oh My Gosh! I'm soooo excited for you. The FIRST nurse! It's so awesome. I'm just so proud for you for this grand accomplishment and know there will be many spin-off goals & rewards from this monumental journey. It touches my heart that along with your success you are serving others. That's the real beauty, Pat. Thanks again for sharing! You & the team remain in my prayers.
Judy

CONGRATS MY FRIEND

Marywess — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 14:35

Knew you could do it. I am so proud of you and your courageous goals. Walk careful coming down. Your friend's spirit was with you all the way. You were indeed a true friend. All the power and money in the world cannot buy true friendship, it is given. Bless you and enjoy the accomplishment. Look forward to seeing you back in Cola.

CONGRATS!

Andrea — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 15:06

Way to go! You did it! Thanks for sharing your adventure - the 7 Summits is yours!

Congratulations!

Lisa — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 16:32

Pat:

Many, many CONGRATULATIONS on making it to the Top of the World!!! Wow, what a fantastic feeling that must have been! What a great accomplishment it is -- being the first nurse to make it to the top of the 7 Summits! I'm so happy for you and all of your fellow climbers. I know you are elated to have made your dream a reality! Thanks for sharing it with all of us! Take care of yourselves on the way down! Lisa :-)

Congrats

Deb — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 18:09

I am so happy for you. (girls were very happy for you too when I told them this morning). Glad you were able to reach your goal. Now be very careful on the way down!

Deb

Congratulations

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 18:10

Pat and Carol,
Many congratulations to you both. All your inspirational and hard work paid off!
Pat does not know me very well at the CON but I will continue to keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers as he begins his descent. Again, many congratulations! Kathy Moser, FNP

Woo-Hoooo!!!

davidolivermd — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 18:49

Excellent! Brilliant!! FinestKind!!!
So glad for you and all the people with you, and praying for a safe descent and return. Can't wait for the videos... Oli

You're my HERO

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 19:34

HI Pat,

Congratulations!!! Everyone is sooooooo proud of you. I think you summitted during my spine surgery - so I'll remember the date well. You were on my mind when I was in PACU so it had to have been then. I'm very eager to hear about your adventure to the top. This is such an exciting time for you. My prayers will continue to surround you as you descend to a more healthy level. Be safe. Lots of love and support, Kay Ball RN

Great News!!

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 21:15

Congratulations to you all you are just amazing!

To Mike (NZ), it was so great to hear from you from the top of the world and a relief when we got your call from C4. We polished off a few wines thats for sure and I have a bit of a sore head today (not as sore as yours I am sure). Good luck with the final decent to BC and just think you will be with Wendy soon and then home to all the kids.
Good on you Pat and thank you for your wonderful blogs and keeping us in touch.
Congratulations again!
Penny

NURSES ROCK!!!!!!

cbaaa108 — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 21:20

MAZLTOV Pat . . .
Be safe coming down. I can't wait for the book or movie to come out :)
Cathy Aska-Curtis
Columbia, SC

CONGRATULATIONS

Visitor — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 21:23

I am so happy and proud of you. I knew you could do it! Be careful and stay safe. Minnie

Congrats!

Paula Graling — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 23:23

Pat and Carol-
So happy to hear the good news and can't wait to tell the rest of the family. Be safe on the way down. We're soooo proud of you and your accomplishment.

Paula

Outstanding!!

Rob Britt — Thu, 05/24/2007 - 23:56

Congratulations!! What an incredible accomplishment and what a great role model for nursing! Thanks so much for sharing the adventure via the blog. I look forward to your safe return. God bless Carol for enduring your extended absence and supporting you as you fulfill your quest.

Rob

Congrats!!!

Visitor — Fri, 05/25/2007 - 00:51

Pat I am so happy for you and your team!!!! I can't wait to hear your audioblog. Stay safe on the way back down!! Kelly G

Congratulations Pat!!!!!!!!!

Visitor — Fri, 05/25/2007 - 00:51

Congratulations Pat!!!!!!!!! What a great accomplishment,am so happy for you and your team.Looking forward to seeing you and hearing of your exciting adventures,safe trip home Pat, Cheers to ya, Tony

Awesome

Visitor — Fri, 05/25/2007 - 02:01

Pat, Congratulations!!!! I am so happy to hear you and the team made it and everyone is safe. Carol called me this morning to let me know you had done it. It is just unbelieveable. I'm so happy for you. Now hurry up and get home safely. Carol is ready for you to come home.

Nancy C.

Congratulations

Visitor — Fri, 05/25/2007 - 08:44

Pat and Mike
Greetings from your Canadian friends from Loboche and the Khumbu Glacier Tour

Each of the two times we visited with you we could tell you both had the strength, courage and determination to accomplish your quest. It was an honour and pleasure to meet each of you.

Truly outstanding. Congratulations.

We will send you the video of the Pumori avalanche shortly.

Rand Morsky
Greg Morsky
Drew Morsky

Calgary, Canada

Best Wishes!

sicilio — Fri, 05/25/2007 - 13:05

Heard on the news last night that you made it to the summit! Way-to-go!!!! I know all in Columbia, SC have been rooting for you and sending prayers your way, and will continue to do so until you are safely home. Continue to be safe as you descend.

Best wishes always,

Sheila Woodward-Sicilio

Congrats!

Visitor — Sat, 05/26/2007 - 01:23

WOW!

Now be safe on the way down.

Ken Barnhart