Burn baby burn 22/5/2005
The week my beard caught fire. Strictly speaking it was only my moustache but I don't want you thinking a moustache is all I have. That would be wrong. Vain yes but hey. So I ignited my lip caterpillar whilst lighting a stove. Silver Lining is I got my nostril hairs too.
Matt Tim and I returned to ABC for our second push. We'd been a week in the thick of base camp air, playing horseshoes and flirting with Buddhist nuns.
Back up to 6400metres and then up to the North Col again but this time for an overnight. Sorry Tom, I was hoping to get a Happy Birthday to you on time but it was the 19th that we were sleeping through 17 headaches. All the best fella, we, Matt and I, toasted you in the most appropriate way.
So from the North Col we woke to the most heavenly sunrise I have clapped eyes on and lurched, heaved and staggered our way up to just short of camp2, clocking our highest footsteps yet at 7500metres. Hurt my lungs a wee bit but the Doc says no serious damage has been done and I'm resting up with a few days off now. By far our best day with Chomolungma yet.
Our next outing is gonna be it. Summit bids are looking to be in a few days toward the end of the month, probably after the 26thish. Sorry, nothing is certain around here, every camp has it's unique forecast it seems. On that front though I must make amends. Jamie Mcguinness who's email I have the access too is very hospitable and in general, maybe due to the common cause, people are much more sociable.
OK y'all, it's bloody difficult to keep up postings, Stuart is doing the best job so apologies if it turns out to be another week or so, it ain't for the lack of caring and trying. Elements conspire up here.
Robbie we miss ya, someone keeps nicking the chickens
Tom, belated Birthday me olds.
Mum and Dad, love you. Woof to Tika.
Heather and family, Matt sends his Love
It just is'nt possible to mention you all but it's cold without you and looking forward to hugs all round.
Missing ya'll muchly.
Danx
PS Message from John: Lots of love to Annapurna, Adam, Leah, Matthew and Logan.......from Dr. John
Matt Tim and I returned to ABC for our second push. We'd been a week in the thick of base camp air, playing horseshoes and flirting with Buddhist nuns.
Back up to 6400metres and then up to the North Col again but this time for an overnight. Sorry Tom, I was hoping to get a Happy Birthday to you on time but it was the 19th that we were sleeping through 17 headaches. All the best fella, we, Matt and I, toasted you in the most appropriate way.
So from the North Col we woke to the most heavenly sunrise I have clapped eyes on and lurched, heaved and staggered our way up to just short of camp2, clocking our highest footsteps yet at 7500metres. Hurt my lungs a wee bit but the Doc says no serious damage has been done and I'm resting up with a few days off now. By far our best day with Chomolungma yet.
Our next outing is gonna be it. Summit bids are looking to be in a few days toward the end of the month, probably after the 26thish. Sorry, nothing is certain around here, every camp has it's unique forecast it seems. On that front though I must make amends. Jamie Mcguinness who's email I have the access too is very hospitable and in general, maybe due to the common cause, people are much more sociable.
OK y'all, it's bloody difficult to keep up postings, Stuart is doing the best job so apologies if it turns out to be another week or so, it ain't for the lack of caring and trying. Elements conspire up here.
Robbie we miss ya, someone keeps nicking the chickens
Tom, belated Birthday me olds.
Mum and Dad, love you. Woof to Tika.
Heather and family, Matt sends his Love
It just is'nt possible to mention you all but it's cold without you and looking forward to hugs all round.
Missing ya'll muchly.
Danx
PS Message from John: Lots of love to Annapurna, Adam, Leah, Matthew and Logan.......from Dr. John
posted by Karrimor 2005 Everest Team at 9:43 PM
8 Comments:
God be with you for the final push and may your dreams be fullfilled, hope there is going to be one hell of a party when you all safely return home.
luv
Ma & Pa Short
PS to Dan, Mum wants a word about your yor use of the English language
hi dan. thank for your belated wishes. i hope all is well even without your slug. good luck to the team and you 4 your final push to the top. tom
To the bunch of bearded blokes on the big mountain, just remember we’re here thinking of you and wishing you all a safe return from the summit.
See you soon
Love Kx
Dear All,
feeling a little motivational today. I'll have a word with the spirits and gods to open an excellent weather window for you. Remember tough times don't last forever, tough people do. When a man does not know what harour he is heading for, no wind is the right wind - Seneca Well I think you are focussed and know which way you going. One more for luck "Great minds have purposes, others just have wishes" - Washington Irving. May your Gods, Guides and minds grant you strength and wisdom. MMMMM coffee time catch you later Ben
Best of luck Dan and Co. Don't know what all the fuss is about, just a small walk up a big hill really...and your already half way, anyone would think it was a bit risky or something
Take care, it's gonna be a hell of a moment from the summit. Enjoy, and see you soon.
Rich (Edinburgh, LloydsTSB massive)
Hi Dan,
great to hear how well you're doing! Keep going!
Lara x
i know i like beards but i can't wait to see ya un-beardy face soon love jodie x
also "colorado ben" you are v funny, totally appreciate your comments jodie{in sheffield,not as exotic as colorado i know}x
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