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Tuesday, 22 September 2009 11:36

The moment draws near

Written by Angeline Fu

How is it that I can feel excited and yet anxious and worried at the same time?
... Excited because R and co are doing the summit push on Tuesday - its been a long journey with sacrifices physically, mentally, emotionally, financially for them to get to this stage and the peak is just before them! Almost there!

... Worried and anxious because there are just so many unknowns, the effects of altitude on their bodies, the snow, the draining physical demands being that high up and exerting themselves climbing to the top.

Everyone are so proud of them, R & co have gone higher than any one of them have gone before. We on the sea level are tether hooks, sending their prayers and thoughts to them, cheering them on wishing them good weather, good health, successful summit and safe descent...

Baby steps, Rob, Greg and Marco, baby steps, one step at a time... and you'll be there... May the Turquoise Goddess smile on you and welcome your ascent!

And remember to keep the baby steps when you come back to London, R... then at least I can wear my stilettos and not have to trot behind you - finally we could be even walking together even paced!

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15 comments

  • Comment Link piet den broeder Monday, 28 September 2009 13:45 posted by piet den broeder

    Hi Robert,

    I am/we are very proud of you doing this job! When you can do this, Mt Everest remains difficult but sure will be possible Congratulations and kind regards

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  • Comment Link Cris Friday, 25 September 2009 19:02 posted by Cris

    Angeline, thanks for keeping us posted. Congrats for everybody for this conquest. My best regds! Cristiano

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  • Comment Link Jo Friday, 25 September 2009 14:38 posted by Jo

    Hi Ange - would be great if you and Rob could celebrate with us in Malta when they get back!! Just heard from Marco that they will probably get to Kathmandu by the 29th so it willbe sooner rather than later! Can't wait now ..>!

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  • Comment Link Ange Friday, 25 September 2009 14:13 posted by Ange

    14:10 UK time 25 Sept
    They are back in Base Camp - safe and all happy, just in the nick of time too as it is snowing very heavily right now.

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  • Comment Link Cris Friday, 25 September 2009 01:53 posted by Cris

    that is amazing news! congrats!! thanks for keeping us posted! If you have news from BC let us know! All the best! Cristiano.

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  • Comment Link Annmaie Dalmas Thursday, 24 September 2009 13:08 posted by Annmaie Dalmas

    Well done boys...u are amazing!!!! you did it....so so so proud of you... You guys are an honour to the Maltese nation and I`m sure that makes the rest of us so very proud of you!! Can`t wait to celebrate your success..Ange, you and Rob should come to Malta for the big celeb.!!

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  • Comment Link Trevor Schembri Thursday, 24 September 2009 08:01 posted by Trevor Schembri

    Bloody well done guys! Three cheers for you all!

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  • Comment Link Ange Thursday, 24 September 2009 07:38 posted by Ange

    All's well!! They made it up to the summit successfully and came down to Camp2 safely too!!
    All fingers and toes still attached.
    *sigh of relief*

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  • Comment Link Ange Thursday, 24 September 2009 06:36 posted by Ange

    06:34 UK time - the phone remains silent which has to be a good sign, they should be almost there!
    Jo and Ann, hope you managed to get some rest!
    Ange x

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  • Comment Link Jo Thursday, 24 September 2009 00:55 posted by Jo

    Hi Ange, Jo here!! The waitingfor news is excruciating. Marco said he'd sms before they left for the final ascent but he never did - i just have to trust that all is well!!! eagerly waiting for that call early tomorrow morning !!! let's hope they all make it!

    PS know what you mean about the 'trotting behind' and i don't even wear heels!!

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