Update 1

< Newer | Older > Tue, 05/22/2007 - 23:19 — Nick Grainger

The ascent from camp 4. We won't have Paul's track until he uploads the GPS data, but you can see the label for the Balcony. The orange track to the distant lower left/centre is down on the glacier probably between camp 1 and camp 2. Image from Google Earth by Nick GraingerHi everyone, Nick here, I've just received the following SMS from Fi:

STILL NO NEWS FROM P. I THINK HE'D B ABOVE BALCONY AND NEAR STH SUMMIT BUT CANT B SURE.  CLEAR NIGHT AND NO WIND HERE. HARD 2 KNOW WIND UP THERE. MAYBE V COLD AND HARD 2 USE RADIO. F

I'll keep you posted over the day whenever I hear anything. Nick

Messages

Thanks Fiona and Nick

Mary Clare Reinhardt — Tue, 05/22/2007 - 23:26

Appreciate you keeping us all updated!! Fingers still crossed...MC

Thanks for the update

scottt — Wed, 05/23/2007 - 00:15

I think I am wearing my refresh button out. Hope all is well...got my fingers crossed. Followed the climb last year. Thanks for what you are doing.
Scott in Arkansas USA

PAUL'S SUMMIT

den-n-tam — Tue, 05/22/2007 - 23:37

Paul & Fiona;
All of the candles are lit...............we will be with you all the way!
Den-n-Tam

Thanks

Phil M — Tue, 05/22/2007 - 23:47

I am watching intently, everything crossed. Phil M

om mani padme hum

Topgyal — Tue, 05/22/2007 - 23:48

Hi Paul & Fiona

Sonam & I did many mantras for Pauls summit last night, we are looking forward to hearing the great news! How are you Fiona, chewing down your finger nails waiting??? Take care of you too! We are burning juniper here too and visualising we're there at BC, we'll Sonams visualising he's going to summit with Paul.

Lots of love Sonam & Rebecca

Thanks for the update!

Visitor — Wed, 05/23/2007 - 00:17

Riveting stuff! Hope my boss doesn't notice I keep checking in here!

Can only concentrate on

Visitor — Wed, 05/23/2007 - 00:27

Can only concentrate on updates... Wishing for the sun to be shining and a gentle breeze to greet you at the top Paul. Now, if I could just cancel my meeting in half an hour . love from Liz.

My boss is sleeping..so no

Cas — Wed, 05/23/2007 - 00:36

My boss is sleeping..so no problem for me here.I will take small naps and keep checking hourly. The sun will hopefully warm things up soon. No point risking fingers , just to let us know whats happeneing.

Not too long to go now. cancel the meeting Liz

Still got most my fingers crossed

Cas

Thx Nick and TA

Mira — Wed, 05/23/2007 - 00:37

Here is getting very late/early....2:35am.... eagerly waiting to hear from them. Feeling as an early bird in Myeverest Club;) TA thanks for your post labelled hoping for Paul, great one! Mira

YEEESSSS

fitzy — Wed, 05/23/2007 - 01:41

Congratulations Paul.

Enjoy your time on top of the world. You have done well. Breathe deeply, take in the view, rest up and get going again. Half the journey is over. See you back on earth.

Regards

Brian.

PS. The sourdough is out and looking good.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

stevewruck — Wed, 05/23/2007 - 01:50

Well done, Paul! I can only imagine the elation and exhaustion you must be feeling right now. Amazing achievement, mate. Have a safe trip back down again. Steve

Wooo Hooo

jordan.griffiths — Wed, 05/23/2007 - 01:52

Congratulations Paul - great news that you've made it to the top safe and sound. Can't wait to hear the details. Travel safe on the way down

Jordan

Still prayin'

Visitor — Wed, 05/23/2007 - 02:02

Prayers still with you, Paul. Hopefully you'll be back to BC soon and overwhelmed with tons of cheers via these messages - celebrating with you!

Tony from Indy

Congratulations, Paul! So

Visitor — Wed, 05/23/2007 - 03:12

Congratulations, Paul! So happy for you.
Dennis' & Tam's Aunt June

Congratulations

Visitor — Wed, 05/23/2007 - 03:52

Work has taken second place to the important news of the day!!. Watching for word of Pauls progress and texting it to others. Congratulations, all the planning has been worthwhile. Have a safe passage down the mountain.
John W