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« on: Apr 13 2006, 15:49 » |
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This is a brief hello to all the Fat Bastards who are not back on Everest this year
Jamie Ryan John I hope you are all really good where ever you are ?
We will be following you guys closley Harry no fairy stories
about Saunas and parties at BC we know the truth !!!
Say a big hello to Noel Pat and Lorenzo
I will be following you all closely
take good care
Love
Lynne
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« Reply #1 on: Apr 13 2006, 23:57 » |
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Yes Lynne, all the fat bastards are there in spirit. I am here in America, working out, lifting beers. It will be interesting to hear how this Everest season compares to last.
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« Reply #2 on: Apr 14 2006, 15:33 » |
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I am here as well. I wish the team all the best. Eat a few Momos for me.
Am looking forward to joining you guys again soon for another attempt.
I hope the border crossing goes well, seeing as I am not their to scream at the locals and organize you all. :-)
Best regards from Munich.
Jamie
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« Reply #3 on: Apr 14 2006, 17:15 » |
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Nate Schneider is reporting in for the FAT BASTERDS, & on top of the current events too. Best of luck to all of ya!
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« Reply #4 on: Apr 16 2006, 15:48 » |
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Hi all! good to have you back online  We miss you all, we were just talking about the fat bastards team when having dinner here in Xegar (New Tingri). And yes, Jamie, we missed you at the border, everything went much too smoothly  I will post the main stories and pictures on www.sightoneverest.com/blog have you seen the latest pictures and videos? Would love to read your comments there All the best from a chilly Xegar, Harry |
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« Reply #5 on: Apr 20 2006, 13:08 » |
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Well some of us have never been to the FB's Club.............but that doesn't prevent us from tuning in to Lorenzo's radio blogs in Belfast and following events on the roof of the world! Enjoy yourselves....... Love and best wishes to Lorenzo and the Dromara 1. Shirley & Claude |
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« Reply #6 on: Apr 25 2006, 14:56 » |
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To Lorenzo:
good call going down to helpout the sore throat!
To Harry:
keep up the good work, and thanks for passing these messages on.
To Noel:
How are your eyes doing? Can you see your cards?
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« Reply #7 on: May 2 2006, 09:32 » |
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Messages passed on. Lorenzo is back at BC. Noel has done North Col OK and returned with others to lower alt to recover - no apparent eye problems.
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« Reply #8 on: May 3 2006, 05:52 » |
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Chris If you could give Lorenzo a message from Dave and me, I would greatly appreciate it. Please let him know we are thinking of him. We are very relieved his throat is on the mend and that he is off the antibiotics. We wish him a successful acclimazation to the north col. I think he will enjoy the solitude of climbing alone on his first rotation. Thank you so much, MC  |
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« Reply #9 on: May 6 2006, 11:19 » |
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Have done that, MC. Meanwhile, here's an article from the BBC News website about the strange weather patterns Everest has been experiencing this Winter and Spring. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4954546.stmChris. |
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« Reply #10 on: May 9 2006, 18:58 » |
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Interesting article, Chris.
To Lorenzo
Great pix of ABC and North Col!!!
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« Reply #11 on: May 15 2006, 20:42 » |
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Chris Please pass on a message to Lorenzo. Dave and I are sending tons of positive energy as he, Noel, Kirk, Enrik, Ronnie and the Norwegians start their ascent to IC and then ABC. We hope the weather window will hold out for a summit attempt. Also, congratulations to Vladimir for his early summit today! Thank you, MC |
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« Reply #12 on: May 16 2006, 11:05 » |
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Will do MC. The British Army team currently doing the West Ridge have run into heavy snow and have had to stop. Just getting a new audio recording from Lorenzo right now...
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« Reply #13 on: May 16 2006, 11:25 » |
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...he's at IBC (5700m) with Noel and saying that Everest looks very clear, weather "excellent" and there's little wind. Just goes to show you can have completely different weather on one side of Everest to the other. Expects to be well on the way to the summit by this coming weekend.
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« Reply #14 on: May 16 2006, 22:14 » |
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 Hi its the Big Girl here a.k.a Lynne Hanna I am talking to Noel everyday ..just or a few moments all seems very good he sounds strong no probs with eyes so far amy be its the lack of card games have kept his sight strong ? the guys are at Ibc tonite Tues then on to Abc etc etc I will do my best to update you on their progress ...when there is news ....here is hoping fellow FBs xoxo tata Lynne
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« Reply #15 on: May 16 2006, 22:36 » |
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Thanks “Big Girl” The more news the better. I heard Noel is practically running up the “hill”!!! I am wishing them all a safe journey as they start this final push to “the top of the world”. Success to all. Climb strong and stay focused. Cheers MC |
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« Reply #16 on: May 19 2006, 06:25 » |
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Okay Fat Bastards...
this is it! our brothers are attempting the summit!
Best wishes to Noel and Lorenzo, Harry, and of course the entire team of 06.
We Fat Bastards know exactly what you are feeling and going through, so all the best!
We are thinking and with you!
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« Reply #17 on: May 19 2006, 09:31 » |
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Just got a text message to sat that they have just arrived at Camp 2.
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« Reply #18 on: May 19 2006, 11:25 » |
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HI Chris .. Big Girl here glad you have some news ..for us on the boys I have heard nothing since Wed starting to get a bit concerned thanks again Lynne xo |
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« Reply #19 on: May 19 2006, 16:04 » |
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Just got a text message to sat that they have just arrived at Camp 2.
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EXCELLENT NEWS!!! Thank you for passing on our messages, Chris. It is truly appreciated. MC |
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« Reply #20 on: May 19 2006, 17:03 » |
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 Hello Gang the big girl again just had a phone call from Noel at 7700m he sounds in good mood well fed and ready for sleep . The climb up from NOrth Col was very tough with high winds but they seem to have tempered now ...if all goes well they are off to 8300 tomorrow and then beyond ... I will try to keep you all posted as I get the news lokos like we are in for an exciting weekend tata for now Lynne
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« Reply #21 on: May 19 2006, 19:13 » |
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Camp 2. Wa Hoo. This is great. Remind them, Chris and Lynne, to drink their 4 liters of water. Of course they know, but sometimes even the best of climbers lets this slide. I'm sure their sherpas have plenty of snow to boil.
And tell them we are all thinking of them. John
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« Reply #22 on: May 19 2006, 21:34 » |
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oh, never mind on the reminder (to drink water). Listened to Lorenzo's latest blog, and he said they are drinking tons of water. I just always push that, because it made a difference for me.
Well, if all goes well, we are less than 2 days away!
for those that don't know, once you get to camp 3, under most circumstances, you can only stay there one or two nights. (last year we <team 2> did 2 nights, because of bad weather)
on the way down, hopefully no nights at camp 3, but one night is doable is there is enough oxygen.
Also, a second attempt is possible (after a week), but not advisable, and then there needs is be more oxygen, which probably they don't have.
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« Reply #23 on: May 20 2006, 14:04 » |
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Its sounds very much like they have a good enough weather window to go for the summit straight away. I don't know if Lorenzo intends to do a recording from the summit - might be too much to ask! But he'll have at least a stills camera and we should get some photos when he's back to ABC.
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