It is 7:30pm local time. In a half hour we will go toward the summit which we hope to reach will in 9 to 11 hours. Last night I began to suffer from a severe stomach bug. As a result I’m feeling weak but with Kenton’s help made it to Camp 4 in good time. If that serves as any indication in tonight’s performance, everything should be alright.
Our thoughts and prayers make the ascent with you. Please stay safe and come off the mountain in one piece.
Much love,
Chris, Amy and Em
Comment by Amy Millis — May 20, 2009 @ 5:57 pm
Godspeed, Mike. The summit is yours for the taking!
Eric Adams
P.S. Anxious to talk watch biz with you once you’re back safe and sound in PA.
Comment by Eric Adams — May 20, 2009 @ 6:48 pm
Mike: throw down some more of that chocolate, and climb strong!!
The prayer beads are going strong.
David Woo
Comment by David Woo — May 20, 2009 @ 9:16 pm
I’m so humbled by your climb thus far, it is hard to know what to say.
Remember this - “Stay alert on your down climb.”
God bless your summit attempt tonight.
Kev.
Comment by Kev — May 20, 2009 @ 11:36 pm
I cant believe how excited I feel on your behalf.I really hope you make it and you deserve some really decent Green & Black organic chocolate when you descend rather than those Hershey bars!I hope I wake up to a victory! keep safe and strong.
Comment by Steph Clarke — May 21, 2009 @ 12:22 am
Wishing you a safe ascent and descent. Best of luck to both Mike and Ranulph from Richard Donovan, North Pole Marathon.
Comment by Richard Donovan — May 21, 2009 @ 1:00 am
Dear Mike, you and your fellow climbers have our greatest admiration and prayers for your success and safety as you climb to the top of Mt. Everest. T. E. Lawrence wrote “All men dream, but not equally.” Keep alert. Keep safe! Be embraced, Sam.
Comment by Samuel Louie — May 21, 2009 @ 2:22 am
Way to go Mikey!! All the hot girls down here in Oz are cheering you on too and are eagerly awating your victorious return!!
Hats off to you and your team, you guys are truly incredible!
p.s. - I’m still cut you didn’t call me before you left, as promised
Comment by Tom Mulraney — May 21, 2009 @ 8:28 am