tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post5153519730933857278..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: Abby to Arrive at Reunion IslandAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-86893742170519397792010-06-30T01:03:38.599-07:002010-06-30T01:03:38.599-07:0006-30-10 @ 04:03
Hi Abby,
WELCOME HOME, I’m really...06-30-10 @ 04:03<br />Hi Abby,<br />WELCOME HOME, I’m really glad that all your traveling is behind you now, and that you are safe at home.<br />I read some news articles in regards to the homecoming and the meeting with the media. I was very proud of you and the way you handled yourself, but thoroughly disgusted with some of the comments that followed. I pray that these comments will be ignored by you and your family. I do hope that someday you will write a book and that if you so desire, you will sail around the world. I admire your spirit and attitude, so keep your chin up and don’t let the naysayers bother you.<br />Loads of love and hugs, and remember God is always with 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-44844514574981049092010-06-27T10:15:31.618-07:002010-06-27T10:15:31.618-07:00Dear Abby
What a wonderful day as I saw you on th...Dear Abby<br /><br />What a wonderful day as I saw you on the news you seem ready to go again on another adventure your mother and father have got to be the greatist people on earth and your one In a million yourself every so often I sit In my home thinking about what It would be like if i had my own yacht I day dream about places I would like to Sail to but as I said before I'm land locked my favorite ship Is the Cutty Sark I've built a few models of that ship reading the sea stories of those by gone days of the tall ships I do hope one day I cross path's with your family and yourself my dream will always be as your dream by far you succeeded as for me I'm still trying at least I have my 19 year old son Ivan so maybe one day soon not later I might win that lotto and be off to the boat yard and pick out my 40ft yacht and sail off to new adventures<br /><br />Best of everything<br />Captain Abby<br /><br />William K. Hass<br />mystic_seas92805@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-55850987608047873042010-06-27T02:01:50.856-07:002010-06-27T02:01:50.856-07:00Hi Abby, head op high, you are awesome gutsy girl....Hi Abby, head op high, you are awesome gutsy girl.<br />Let the critics be. We are all aloud to have a dream and why not live them too. I am pleased you are safe and well. If you have a moment visit my website www.edwinsail.com Come sailing in New Zealand when in the need for a holiday. Cheers Edwin DelaatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-9960482106132067702010-06-26T18:15:44.355-07:002010-06-26T18:15:44.355-07:00Dearest Abby, You, Zac and your parents are the gr...Dearest Abby, You, Zac and your parents are the greatest hope for our country. I don't know what your other siblings have to give to the world but you have done a lot for all of us. The snivelers have no idea what they are talking about. Much love to all your family. You make me so proud to be an American.Michael L. Hickmonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-63021078360507230212010-06-26T10:09:09.188-07:002010-06-26T10:09:09.188-07:00Abby:
GO GIRL GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to all who...Abby:<br />GO GIRL GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Thanks to all who posted the links to the news coverage of Abby's Reunion homecoming. <br /><br />Abby, you look absolutely wonderful, I especially love the smile. The smile says it all, you really enjoyed every minute of the trip and I believe that you will do the adventure again, and it will not be a long time in coming. <br /><br />Rest and relax with Zac, the rest of the Abby team, and the good people on Reunion. This is another chapter in the book of life. You may never pass this way again, so, make the most of what time you have. Then enjoy the flight home, there are many, many interesting places in the world, but there is nothing like coming back to the USA. When you get home enjoy the spirit and warmth of family, they are your greatest supporters and your best friends. Be especially good to your Mother and the latest addition, you need their strength and they need your strength. <br /><br />At home, in comfortable surrounding, work on the book, catch up on school work, get ready for the next school year, and DREAM some more. Never let anyone rob you of the dream. Start now to plan the next adventure. Write down what you did and what you carried that was of little use. Write down what you did not do and what you did not carry that could have been of use. These little details will be lost in the mists of time when you embark on the next adventure. <br /><br />Abby, about all, just be Abby! Do not worry about what people say should be Abby or what people say is wrong with Abby. Do not concern yourself with the narrow minded bigots among us that carry on about you, your age, your parents, and other such trivial details. These people imagine that they can grow stronger by throwing rocks at the few among us that try to live a little while we are traveling on this earth. These people make big plans to travel a few miles to the mall and spent other peoples money. For them this is the highlight of the week. They could not even find the North Star in the night sky if their life depended on it, much less travel alone out of sight of land. You are a star, Abby, you light up the sky with your smile and you are the beacon by which others may steer. How many young girls (and guys) are out their now that are saying this is what I want to do, or saying that maybe I can climb the mountain, or starting to just believe that the dream can come to reality. Abby, even in "only" getting half way around the world you have made a beacon for so many people that you have never met. One day, when you are as old as I am, you will be somewhere and a person will come up to you and ask if you are the Abby, you will say yes. This stranger will then tell you how they were inspired to do something when they saw you adventure. This is the legacy of your trip.<br /><br />Abby, never give up the dream. <br /><br />GO GIRL GO!!!!!!!!<br /><br />John R WillisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-17253382958689398782010-06-26T08:28:35.235-07:002010-06-26T08:28:35.235-07:00I found the first video of your reunion here: http...I found the first video of your reunion here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/us_and_canada/10423150.stmRalph E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-29897086669420307292010-06-26T08:07:31.119-07:002010-06-26T08:07:31.119-07:00There seems to be less news about Abby and more ab...There seems to be less news about Abby and more about control, damage or otherwise, since the hiring of a media relations firm. <br /><br />This is not a media event, it is just the story of a teenage sailer who had the misfortune of being overtaken by a savage storm, her vessel dismasted, becoming adrift in the open ocean and finally being rescued at sea through international cooperation. The rescuers simply abided by the law of the sea. We seldom see this kind of cooperation between countries. It's refreshing.<br /><br />Rid yourselves of the media relations firm, tell the story, sell the book and movie rights, make new plans and move on. Who cares what people say about you and what others perceive as poor judgement and parenting? It is simply none of their business. It's becoming tedious.Loren Schumachernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-4397073044644866482010-06-26T07:37:16.882-07:002010-06-26T07:37:16.882-07:00Welcome back on land Abby, welcome my littld brave...Welcome back on land Abby, welcome my littld brave HERO may your adventures lingers on! Can't wait to read your blog in your own words!Aragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09527965763377548509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-29418339096068207832010-06-26T07:36:01.645-07:002010-06-26T07:36:01.645-07:00Welcome home, Abby.
I am proud of you.
Wish you co...Welcome home, Abby.<br />I am proud of you.<br />Wish you could have gone all the way.<br />Don't take any junk from the media.<br />This is your story not theirs.<br /><br />SN <br />Huntsville, AlabamaPawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003672216646451102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-83163245336462083242010-06-26T07:04:15.280-07:002010-06-26T07:04:15.280-07:00Welcome Home Abby (by the time you read this). Loo...Welcome Home Abby (by the time you read this). Looking forward to a news conference where you are there to answer the questions instead of the media making their own news. <br /><br />Thanks to you and your whole team for sharing with us. It is the next best thing to being there with you. If it wasn't for modern technology we would not be able to follow you like this.<br /><br />God Speed...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-61577739195382631162010-06-26T06:49:57.713-07:002010-06-26T06:49:57.713-07:00you go girl... don't let the neggers neg you o...you go girl... don't let the neggers neg you out. I will be sailing with our own NZL young sailor Edwin Delaat, he is 14 years old, already has 2 ocean passages, 2 years of coastal racing and 13 years of the sailing bug in his blood. This year I will sail with him on his Farr 727. Looking forward to hearing about your next sailing adventure. <br />Happy sailing,<br />Yachtyakkayachtyakkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10578954508694918406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-24290553872914966202010-06-26T06:32:04.307-07:002010-06-26T06:32:04.307-07:00You have guts girl. Im a guy and older than you an...You have guts girl. Im a guy and older than you and I dont think I would have done what you did. Glad your safe and sound!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07194737706489872699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-86694443854823426352010-06-26T06:17:27.401-07:002010-06-26T06:17:27.401-07:00Welcome Back,
So, Are you ready for next Voyage ?...Welcome Back, <br />So, Are you ready for next Voyage ? <br />however, take care, take sufficient rest <br /><br />My Best Wishes, <br />வாழ்த்துக்கள் !<br /><br />Thiagu, Tamil Nadu, IndiaThiagarajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422177506440472616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-65161364551463927372010-06-26T05:18:28.578-07:002010-06-26T05:18:28.578-07:00Hi Abby,
You are the embodiment of the indomitable...Hi Abby,<br />You are the embodiment of the indomitable human spirit. We are all glad that you were rescued. But never get put down. Try again to go solo around the world. Till you achieve, never get tired. Wish you all the best, and all the moral support.Kuttooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903142633420251407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-82334464849470181782010-06-26T04:54:12.823-07:002010-06-26T04:54:12.823-07:00Welcome home, Abby!!! You are going to have storie...Welcome home, Abby!!! You are going to have stories to tell when you go back to school!! I'll bet its going to feel weird to walk into your house again, drive a car, sleep in your own bed again!<br />Good luck, you are a wonderful representative to the world of American kids.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176358319811203377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-27471310637154896502010-06-26T04:52:58.004-07:002010-06-26T04:52:58.004-07:00Welcome in La Réunion Island!!! i would have prefe...Welcome in La Réunion Island!!! i would have prefer you discover the island in a another context but you're more than welcome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-9088442837390988482010-06-26T03:55:45.569-07:002010-06-26T03:55:45.569-07:00God Save the Queen !God Save the Queen !paoloDeGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469584833991413563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-38025386312198415222010-06-26T02:36:22.509-07:002010-06-26T02:36:22.509-07:00Hi Abby,
Glad to hear that you're safe and sou...Hi Abby,<br />Glad to hear that you're safe and sound. It's amazing that someone your age could be so brave and sail by your self in these conditions. I look up to you and how you are! I just want to say that God is always on your side and you can count on Him whenever, He will never stop loving, caring and protecting you! God bless you now and in the future. I can't wait to hear from you in your blogs! <br />Best wishes,<br />Jessica.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07877324425843257547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-69499605758481888702010-06-26T02:17:27.369-07:002010-06-26T02:17:27.369-07:00Without her fathers training and her family's ...Without her fathers training and her family's support y'all'd be throwing wreaths into the ocean. I congratulate Abby on being a good sailor and her family for being behind her.<br /><br />Rich LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-62642276966761309432010-06-26T01:57:27.820-07:002010-06-26T01:57:27.820-07:00Been missing you Abbey. Looking forward to your bl...Been missing you Abbey. Looking forward to your blogs and description of your trip over the last couple of weeks. Stand tall with your head held high. You gave it a go and that is more than the vast majority can say. Better luck next time. I very much admire your guts and tenacity. Regarding the press, Abbey and all the team, "Illigitimae Nil Carburundom" (Don't let the bastards wear you down)!!Cobraroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17447602248802525422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-62008841434637315082010-06-26T01:38:05.886-07:002010-06-26T01:38:05.886-07:00We are so happy you are safe and sound. I hope als...We are so happy you are safe and sound. I hope also that you are still happy and full of the spirit that got you worldwide attention. You are in the history books whether you try this again or not. Actually I hope you leave it as it is, history is made, you are safe and God has been with you. The fact is, we all know you can sail around the world now since you made it 3/4th of the way around already. Just that accomplishment makes you a hero to millions of people.xxxtexanpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02220719117322863403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-81120963785550265712010-06-26T01:38:05.887-07:002010-06-26T01:38:05.887-07:00Hello Abby,
encore Geoffroy
You can see here pi...Hello Abby, <br /><br />encore Geoffroy<br /><br />You can see here pictures of your arrival in Reunion Island.<br />tu peux voir ici les photos de ton arrivee a la reunion<br /><br />http://niouzdebnfsaintpaul.over-blog.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-27858311491020963822010-06-26T01:20:14.201-07:002010-06-26T01:20:14.201-07:00WELCOME HOME ABBY HOPE YOU CAN TAKE SOME TIME TO C...WELCOME HOME ABBY HOPE YOU CAN TAKE SOME TIME TO CHILL AND JUST PLAIN RELAX IN FACT IT'LL BE GOOD JUST TO UNWIND FOR A DAY OR TWO ALL THE BEST !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-62664950472534913842010-06-26T01:00:26.120-07:002010-06-26T01:00:26.120-07:00Hoorah!!
Abby is back on land.
http://news.bbc.co....Hoorah!!<br />Abby is back on land.<br />http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/us_and_canada/10423150.stm?utm_source=BBC&utm_medium=twitter<br /><br />Welcome Home Soon Abby,<br /> Mariane soon you can breathe a sigh of relief<br />regards<br />ShernaSherna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485691958846283374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-22762285796837143082010-06-26T00:27:21.746-07:002010-06-26T00:27:21.746-07:00Hello, its Goeffroy from LA REUNION.
Abby arrived...Hello, its Goeffroy from LA REUNION. <br />Abby arrived this morning and we where here to welcome her. My sun was very pround to see you Abby. less than 50 people where there and many journalists, camera...<br />those who wants can see some pictures on my blog.<br /><br />http://niouzdebnfsaintpaul.over-blog.com/article-l-arrivee-de-abby-sunderland-a-la-reunion-52975470.html<br /><br />BRAVO ABBY !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com