Saturday, December 31, 2011

P.S.

Haven't heard from Bob, but: No News is Good News. A couple random items that I forgot to add to previous post:

Bob had said that the weather was decent, high 20's during the day, dropping to the teens (degrees F) at night. Water bottles are not freezing overnight when left in the tent, so that's all good.

Bob also noted that a doc had checked them out at Base Camp, just to ascertain their medical viability to climb. At Base Camp, Bob had a SPO2 (Oxygen Saturation, also known as a "pulse ox") reading of 97%. This is out of 100. At sea level, a healthy person should get 96 or higher. The fact that Bob had a 97% at 13,000 feet is awesome. They checked again at Camp 1, and it was down to 85% - normal for that altitude.  It will be interesting to see what happens up higher. (I have seen climbers at altitude in the 50%'s, which at sea level would involve a trip with lights and sirens to the ER, but at altitude becomes just one of those things.)

Until Bob's next call...

(mjs)

7 comments:

  1. Thanks for the info... Looking forward to more good news - so excited for all of them !

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  2. Thanks Mike...mom was waiting to hear something...hopefully the weather and the oxygen hold well for tomorrow! Happy New Year to you and Anne! Mary Beth

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  3. Keep up the strong work, who knows what we'd look like at 85%!

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  4. Bob just called mom and said everyone summitted today !!! Geat job all!! Have a safe journey back ! Can't wait to see pictures !
    MB

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  5. Mom wanted me to say, Bob that she is so very proud of you (even though I am still her favorite)...and cogratulations to all today! She was in shock that it was you on the phone and was rendered speachless for a while through the tears of joy. Talk to you soon...love, MB

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  6. You're a good son, Bob. So you reached two summits today :) Jana

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  7. Wow - Bob that was so sweet to call your Mom... Congrats to all - great news!

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