Mount everest is one of the most interestig places to talk about climging, I would never go because I don't have the courage to do so but It's still something that I would definately like to do.
I think I am past the stage in my life where I would be able to take on any of the truly big places. I am happy with the simple stuff where I can be active without risking doing any more damage to myself.
I totally understand what you are saying, my fantasy of climing Mount Everest is definately just that. I mean t would be nice but we all know that that is a dangerous move for any human who loves life.