tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post4867228076006164446..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: Nice and SunnyAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-37238169755342845582010-05-11T23:27:20.585-07:002010-05-11T23:27:20.585-07:00Abby Thanks for you comments in
www.worldsailingr...Abby Thanks for you comments in <br />www.worldsailingrecords.com<br /><br />You shall go forward and accomplish what you have set before you. May God be with you . PhilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-43799950429472098002010-05-05T19:38:04.380-07:002010-05-05T19:38:04.380-07:00Hey you made the right decision, safety first alw...Hey you made the right decision, safety first always. Congratulations on the first portion of your round the world trip We are sure when repairs are complete you will continue and have a safe trip the second half. We wish the very best for you, we follow you daily. Ken and Janet. Napa, Ca.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-17565762102123209182010-05-04T07:01:51.141-07:002010-05-04T07:01:51.141-07:00Dear Abby, I have followed your voyage from the st...Dear Abby, I have followed your voyage from the start, and you are just as brave, couragous and resourceful as Jessica, and am sure that you will continue to follow your dream and succeed, Go Abby Go!!<br />@Hung from Hong Kong: I have also followed Jessica's blog and all the lovely comments to her from you, but I really do feel that your latest blog on Abby's site singing Jessica's praises is a bit "NO GO"!!! This is Abby's voyage and if you feel you need to create a song, then please make sure it's for Abby, not Jessica!! How do you think Abby will feel if she reads this! Hope you understand what I mean, and best regards, SwissKiwi from Switzerland.Swiss Kiwinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-58239400293352802202010-05-02T11:11:29.659-07:002010-05-02T11:11:29.659-07:00need more photos and videos. Jessie had alot of v...need more photos and videos. Jessie had alot of videos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-24922424393327896962010-04-30T21:33:39.659-07:002010-04-30T21:33:39.659-07:00Hi Abby,
Sorry to steal your platform again. The ...Hi Abby,<br /><br />Sorry to steal your platform again. The Jessicans had a debate whether the Waltzing Matilda is an appropriate song to reflect the tough cookie spirit of Jessica. I endorse it in the historical point of view and have composed a contemporary version as follows. Abby, I just want to demonstrate to you how you girls have inspired so many goodness within many ordinary human souls. So, I wish you to see your achievement beyond the bend. You girls are making a new world order and new world culture. <br />Another reason I post this in you blog is a technical one. The Jessica blog have gone stalled for a long while withbout any update. So, I just take the liberty to let it posted at the earliest instance in your blog. Many Jessicans are now double bloggers all the time.<br />I can promise many more poet will write a suitable Abbigans Anthem for you sooner and later. Keep going Abby<br /><br />Hung From Hong Kong<br /><br />Quote<br /><br />Dear Jesse and the Jessicans Family,<br /><br />While I was Chanting WALTZING MATILDA for Jessica, The True Spirit of Jessican inpsired me to invent a new lyric for her which will be named as the WALTZING JESSICA. I initially want to post it in the next new post, but the urge of the True Spirit just can't let me wait for any more minutes, so here come our WALTZING JESSICA : -<br /><br />Once a jolly young girl charmed by a sailing boat, Under the name of Lady Ella Pink .<br />And she sang as she watched and waited till her dream comes true,<br /><br />You’ll come a Waltzing Jessica with me. Waltzing Jessica, Waltzing Jessica, You’ll come a Waltzing Jessica with me, And she sang as she watched and waited till her dream comes true, You’ll come a Waltzing Jessica with me.<br /><br />Down came the chance to set sail for a journey round the world, stumbled and crashed wound just one day after sail. And the mountain of criticism pounding her and family.<br /><br />You’ll come a Waltzing Jessica with me. Waltzing Jessica, Waltzing Jessica, You’ll come a Waltzing Jessica with me, And she sang as she watched and waited till her dream comes true, You’ll come a Waltzing Jessica with me.<br /><br />Up rode the media judgement backed by the government, launched a nasty campaign stopping her to go. Learned your mistakes and geared up your safety skill that you don’t know.<br /><br />You’ll come a Waltzing Jessica with me. Waltzing Jessica, Waltzing Jessica, You’ll come a Waltzing Jessica with me, And she sang as she watched and waited till her dream comes true, You’ll come a Waltzing Jessica with me.<br /><br />Up jumped the young girl set sail in the Lady Ella Pink, You’ll never gag or stop me alive said she, Her True Spirit shines through in her voyage of jesstiny.<br /><br />You’ll come a Waltzing Jessica with me. Waltzing Jessica, Waltzing Jessica, You’ll come a Waltzing Jessica with me, And she sang as she watched and made her solo dream comes true, You’ll come a Waltzing Jessica with me.<br /><br />Copy right reserved by Hung from Hong Kong for our Ella Pink Lady<br /><br />1/5/2010 2:06pm <br /><br />UnquoteHung from Hong Kongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-18718696131388943922010-04-30T20:26:38.362-07:002010-04-30T20:26:38.362-07:00Abby,
I hope all is going well. You're defin...Abby,<br /><br />I hope all is going well. You're definitely doing the right thing by pulling in to Cape Town. Don't listen to the Armchair Critics and Monday-Morning Quarterbacks. The ocean is a lonely place to be if a critical piece of equipment fails, and you'd be the one out there, not them. <br /><br />Scott from Team Abby - thanks for the earlier explanation of everything else that's wrong also. To a non-sailor like me that was very helpful. <br /><br />Abby, we're all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Stay safe. <br /><br />Nicknick martinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665609495462511327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-59261047095473790552010-04-30T19:36:58.273-07:002010-04-30T19:36:58.273-07:00Over 180 comments as Abby is making her way to a n...Over 180 comments as Abby is making her way to a now scheduled stop and almost ZERO comments on the Talisker Bounty Boat expedition which besides being damn interesting is also historically educational. I don't get it. Why is there no interest? It is so cool. <br /><br />BobBob from Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672671655687291088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-49169496613280955902010-04-30T17:33:17.001-07:002010-04-30T17:33:17.001-07:00Abby, Last year a small jet with low fuel reser...Abby, Last year a small jet with low fuel reserves ditched in the sea at Norfolk Island which was midway to Melbourne.<br />This jet passed 2 suitable refueling stops at Fiji and 1 at Tonga.<br />It would have been prudent to refuel where there is a cluster of islands rather than the solitary Norfolk Island as bad weather may make it impossible to land and 3 islands give you choices, 1 doesn't.<br />Most on this blog agree with me, you made the right choice to stop at Cape Town and as you can see bad decisions have consequences.<br />Keep safe.Alberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123038561038037413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-62992735310481803492010-04-30T17:01:57.561-07:002010-04-30T17:01:57.561-07:00How could I forget?
Abby I suggested a couple of b...How could I forget?<br />Abby I suggested a couple of books but left out "Long Walk to Freedom". Its been on our bookshelf since you were one or two years old!<br />Best wishesjohn naughtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16580583211268374617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-16855787896245940332010-04-30T16:30:11.203-07:002010-04-30T16:30:11.203-07:00Jeez Grant....that sounds so good I'd be tempt...Jeez Grant....that sounds so good I'd be tempted to skip out on the grand kids, catch a plane to Seattle and invite myself aboard.<br /><br />Thanks also for the kinds words. Even before Abby left MDR, I've been trying to chime in every now and then with some commentary that fleshes out the realities of Abby attempt. I know sometimes that my blog comments may read like I'm not fully supportive of her but, as Dwight, Roski, Grant and a few others know, that's not at all true.<br /><br />The pure physical and mental demands on a sailor in the open ocean, especially solo, can readily combine with boat gear and systems failures to turn difficult situations into dangerous problems in short order. <br /><br />I'm glad Abby is accepting the obvious need to tend to her auto pilot and charging systems in Cape Town. As she continues east, into ever increasingly shorter days and funkier weather, she'll be tried enough without having to worry (beyond every sailor's natural caution) about her essential boat systems.<br /><br />I'd bet serious money that while the gear is being tended to, Abby's shore team will be weighing all the weather and routing factors that will become increasingly important as the weeks roll toward mid year. It's still a very long way back to California.<br /><br />Best to all<br /><br />Steve in California<br />(Grant: hoist one for me)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000611436795521828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-11924506983400360882010-04-30T16:05:14.841-07:002010-04-30T16:05:14.841-07:00dear abby,
we happened to be at the channel in ja...dear abby,<br /><br />we happened to be at the channel in january when you left on your historic voyage. stay the course as you are doing an extraordinary thing. ignore those nasty,small-minded people who evidently have nothing better to do than undermine those who undertake such amazing things. stay well,<br /><br />best,<br /><br />john and leslie<br />santa monicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-37102543684973428602010-04-30T14:23:20.942-07:002010-04-30T14:23:20.942-07:00Y E A H !!! Sun and blue skys!Y E A H !!! Sun and blue skys!Patricia, Ocean Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746446325159852025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-5735086696134107272010-04-30T13:46:43.607-07:002010-04-30T13:46:43.607-07:00@Nicholas in Seattle & Anonymous 5:47 a.m. -- ...@Nicholas in Seattle & Anonymous 5:47 a.m. -- Thanks for the VERY kind words.<br /><br />Nicholas -- since you're in Seattle, give me a buzz sometime and we can go down to my sailboat at Shilshole Bay Marina. Will give you a better feel for what Abby is working with -- though her boat is 10 feet longer, and far more modern than mine.<br /><br />I'll have my boat out this Sunday from noon to 7 p.m., serving as the Race Committee Boat for the homeward leg of the Race To the Straits. You might not want to start off with a 7-hour tour, but if you'd like to come down earlier, I can show you around the boat before we go out to the other side of the breakwater and drop the anchor, and hoist the RC flag as we wait for about 100 boats to complete their race down from Port Townsend.<br /><br />Should be fun. I've got one of the few boats left that actually has a cast-iron wood-burning stove onboard, and so we'll stoke a fire all day, and with the other members of the Race Committee, just hang around the settee for hours and hours, talking about sailing, having some ice-cold ones, and listening to the VHF radio for hints about what's happening on the race, as we watch for the first boats to appear. <br /><br />Lots of fun. The thing I like best about sailboat racing is the comraderie, the great friends you make over the years. Really looking forward to it. <br /><br />- Grant Fjermedal, SeattleGrant Fjermedalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-70149476383529351582010-04-30T13:03:53.585-07:002010-04-30T13:03:53.585-07:00Dear Abby,
I am glad to see that you are making p...Dear Abby,<br /><br />I am glad to see that you are making progress towards Cape Town. I continue to pray for your safety, and I think of you all day long. Be safe and stay strapped in!<br /><br />Warm wishes from Kansas<br /><br />JudyJudynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-77743275646454826832010-04-30T11:51:44.251-07:002010-04-30T11:51:44.251-07:00Hi Abby,
I thought this last post sounded much mo...Hi Abby,<br /><br />I thought this last post sounded much more mature than you did when you set off. It gave the impression that you've grown up a lot since leaving Cabo. Rounding Cape Horn solo is mighty impressive. It's already obvious that this trip is giving you inner strength that will be valuable all the rest of your life.<br /><br />Dean (66) Newton MADeanBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314460920173552547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-5053103262622670752010-04-30T11:15:22.064-07:002010-04-30T11:15:22.064-07:00Maybe someone can sing us a song while we wait?
I...Maybe someone can sing us a song while we wait?<br /><br />I see Zac's off to Cape Town, so no mistake about Abby heading over there. That's a long long haul from LA. 30 hours or so. Not as long as Abby's @ 90 days though. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-86018331415540733152010-04-30T10:26:00.863-07:002010-04-30T10:26:00.863-07:00abby, please do not get a kitten...you have enough...abby, please do not get a kitten...you have enough to worry about and focus on without the added concern of health and welfare of a kitten aboard.....while lovey,a potential distraction from the many things that need your attention......also, kinder to the kitten!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-48553496178586987652010-04-30T10:00:01.828-07:002010-04-30T10:00:01.828-07:00A pit stop in Sydney, now that would so super cool...A pit stop in Sydney, now that would so super cool to see our world's newest heroes. Alert the world media too. <br /><br />MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-600331839458154152010-04-30T09:03:55.200-07:002010-04-30T09:03:55.200-07:0004-29-10 @ 12:04
Hi Abby,
Just dropped in to see i...04-29-10 @ 12:04<br />Hi Abby,<br />Just dropped in to see if there was any new and good news, nothing yet. I’m kinda rushing things, sorry for my impatience…lol… It does look like you’re making some pretty good time heading for Cape Town, keep it up.<br />So I’ll just wish you some more good luck and hope that you enter the port easily and safely. That’s for you, I know that you can do it!!!! Other than that I hope everything else is going well for you. How are you doing, getting rested, eating and drinking lots of liquids??…Good, that’s good. <br />Take good care of yourself, “Wild Eyes” and the crew, and stay alert…please……thank you.<br />May God hold you in the palm of His hand and may the Angels keep your sails full, and I, I will be praying for you.<br />Your faithful friend, fan and follower. <br />Michael (75) from Kingwood, WVhezakiah299https://www.blogger.com/profile/13831171696178539958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-87975709730172391892010-04-30T08:45:13.550-07:002010-04-30T08:45:13.550-07:00I agree. Grant is cool as is Steve in California. ...I agree. Grant is cool as is Steve in California. It's a treat when they post comments and break it down for those non-sailors of us. Keep 'em coming!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-41089112134142129142010-04-30T05:47:34.013-07:002010-04-30T05:47:34.013-07:00Oops! Sorry, Cape Town is indeed two words and als...Oops! Sorry, Cape Town is indeed two words and also a great place to visit. Unintentional typo<br />:)john naughtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16580583211268374617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-21579361705629574762010-04-30T04:31:23.500-07:002010-04-30T04:31:23.500-07:00Cape Town is two words. Capetown is one word.I can...Cape Town is two words. Capetown is one word.I can confirm that I'm a terrible speler. Usually when I post a comment, even if I preview it, there's always something that I would change after I see it posted. But if I get hung up worrying about how someone spells a word (like, say, preparations),it's too easy to miss the much more important message behind the words, or keep an open view of the world. Whats important to me:U Call the Shots, Skipper! Martybluesailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11934383428811309826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-81462124183736362922010-04-30T04:22:35.435-07:002010-04-30T04:22:35.435-07:00Hey Abby...your getting there,..GO Girl!!
Bob fro...Hey Abby...your getting there,..GO Girl!!<br /><br />Bob from BostonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-82572626235806588132010-04-30T00:53:04.606-07:002010-04-30T00:53:04.606-07:00@Grant Fjermedal: Just want to say that I have enj...@Grant Fjermedal: Just want to say that I have enjoyed every comment you make. Especially awhile back when you took the time to lay out the scenarios of autopilot failures and what that means. Half of the enjoyment I have of Abby's blog as been learning about sailing (something completely foreign to me) and I have found Grant's comments to be consistently the most educational. The rare combination of supporting Abby while objectively laying out the situation in laymen's terms so the rest of us can understand. Kudos Grant! And go Abby!<br />-Nicholas in SeattleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-49971479504515607392010-04-29T22:56:38.191-07:002010-04-29T22:56:38.191-07:00Go Abby, amazing to follow your voyage! SteveGo Abby, amazing to follow your voyage! SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com