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Wed 25th Jan. The bad and the good...

25/1/2017

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Well John Gerring conquered Everest Base Camp 3 years ago, but unfortunately has succumbed to the mighty Annapurna due to a chest infection. This morning we said goodbye to John with two days before reaching Base Camp. Not nice saying goodbye to one of the team and it's the first time we have ever had to. Fighting back tears we all waved him off. He negotiated with one of our porters to carry his backpack down to a lower warmer altitude were he will have 3 days to recover before we pick him back up. The Porter will then turn around and come back up carrying no bags and hopefully be here before dark. This is what they do for you.

Queen of the mountain goes to Sue today. I think she's finally found what food will give her the energy she needs to get her through the next day. She proved this today with a good climb this morning with not too many recovery stops.

Carly has definitely given up on us and maybe the challenge of the Annapurna's was too much for her. Evan says she might be more suited to the Everest trek!!! John would agree if he was here..!

Jason's knee has seen him through another day which is positive.

We have just heard that John has made it back down to Chhomrong and has a room with toilet and hot shower. Hopefully a few days of warmer weather will see him improve before we come back down.

Tomorrow is our final ascent to Base Camp with a climb of over 1200 metres. We don't know what to expect with the weather but have been told it's cold.

WiFi is now very hit and miss. I am unable to post more of todays photos and am unable to read your comments from yesterday's post. I promise to read through them when I can.
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David G
25/1/2017 08:05:14 pm

Ok, how's that for mixed feelings..!! Devastated from the news re John, rapt that Jason has trudged on, and ecstatic that Sue R has found a new lease of life..!! It must have been a hard decision for John..!
Sue, eat up well tonight. Tomorrow is your big day. Jas', wrap another layer of bandage around that knee.
Ok Mr Bryant. That will be enough cheek from you.
All the best for tomorrow you guys. Can't wait to hear how it goes.

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Wine link
25/1/2017 08:09:13 pm

John would be extremely disappointed and hope he recovers quickly. Obviously he is missing our Thursday nights at the Bowlo. Good luck to the rest of the team in your final ascent.

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Sue
26/1/2017 09:02:01 pm

Wine, I think he's missing Kumari.

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Spanner
25/1/2017 08:52:36 pm

It's so good reading all about your adventure and seeing the photos. I hope john gets over his chest infection quickly, he must be so disappointed , now lets hope Jason can soldier on, good to hear sue has found extra get up and go, good luck to you all and look forward to seeing you all at base camp. Regards joan

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Liam
25/1/2017 09:23:02 pm

Can't wait to see you at base camp mum

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Suzi
25/1/2017 09:34:44 pm

All the best for tomorrow. Go Michelle.

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Dis
25/1/2017 09:42:01 pm

Good luck for the final climb everyone. John bad luck hope you recover quickly.

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James & Brad.
25/1/2017 10:43:52 pm

Good luck to everyone for tomorrow's big day, wish you all well.

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Sue
25/1/2017 11:03:26 pm

Thanks everyone for all the well wishes. We've all had a good rest this afternoon and tomorrow we climb 1000 metres up to Annapurna Base Camp.
We are currently sitting around our dining room lodge all with our down jackets on and all the warm gear we have. I'm not game to tell the team that tonight will be mild compared to tomorrow night😄

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Brian
26/1/2017 10:17:50 am

Michelle we are so proud of you keep up the good work we love you Brian Connor Darcy skye

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Michelle
26/1/2017 09:08:42 pm

Thanks for the encouraging words my gorgeous family. I made it and am over the moon. Homewards bound as of tomorrow. Can't wait to see you all xxx

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John G
26/1/2017 07:03:28 pm

I feel for you John. But maybe, you can stay in kat and join us in the Everest walk. Although, being a bit harder might be to much.

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David G
26/1/2017 07:48:10 pm

Ha....at last, someone supporting me and flying the EBC flag...!!! They've been ganging up on me a bit..!!

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Alasdair
26/1/2017 08:21:55 pm

Mum, you've already got a mad horse, no more dogs allowed! Good luck tomorrow team...

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Alasdair
26/1/2017 08:26:50 pm

No surprises that Dad is pondering the luxury WCs, he usually spends most of the morning doing the crossword in there. Request from #1 Son: would love a Nepalese stubby holder (if they exist) to add to my collection, as well as those prayer flags, pretty please! Thank you! Keep warm team...

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Sue
26/1/2017 09:10:43 pm

Is that what he does in there?

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Belinda link
11/12/2020 11:24:03 pm

Heello nice blog

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    2017 ABC blog...​

    ​Hi all.

    Welcome to the 2017 ABC trip blog.

    Sue will update and post the progress of the team from their departure out of Melbourne to their slog up to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,300m amsl and then their safe descent and recovery back down.

    Feel free to access this blog and drop them a comment during their trip. Depending on the availability of WIFI on the way up, the team will be rapt to hear from you. 

    Cheers.

    Sue & David
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