tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post5453582305600258103..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: A Tale from the SeaAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-16643930802577597752010-06-14T00:33:24.936-07:002010-06-14T00:33:24.936-07:00Hi Abby,
Have been following along with the rest ...Hi Abby,<br /><br />Have been following along with the rest of the group... Sounds like Wild Eyes was to you like a pet is to most others. You put heart and soul as well as your life into your it. Always remember that you created your boat and that you have that knowledge and know-how within you forever. You can (and probably will) create another one sometime down the road. Your courage to venture out is really remarkable. Only a handful of people can do it. Even though people don't understand, that's okay, everyone's entitled to their own thoughts. One suggestion, come home and be a sixteen year old. It's an amazing part of life and one should not miss it! You have the rest of your life to take journey's as such. Safe travels to you. I'm hoping there will be a local homecoming so we can see you. My kids look forward to knowing you got home safe. Be well. Julie (Ventura County)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13800151345416247526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-82922319979696323152010-06-13T06:59:49.432-07:002010-06-13T06:59:49.432-07:00Abby, I stayed up half the night reading your blog...Abby, I stayed up half the night reading your blogs and the comments from others like me... sitting in front on my computer on dry land with my heart in my throat and my mind trying to get around all you went through those last few days. I am so grateful that you have been rescued and are safe aboard that rescue/fishing boat. Your family can finally breathe again. <br />Glad for your safety, sad for how this chapter ended. I cannot imagine all you have been through with Wild Eyes and now you have to leave her. It must feel like leaving part of yourself behind. <br />I am thanking God that the little "speck" in the sea was you and you're safe now. Looking forward to the next chapter.<br />Landlubber Tricia from VenturaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-35223612027629235612010-06-01T12:11:09.300-07:002010-06-01T12:11:09.300-07:00Jeremiah 16:15 "I will restore them to their...Jeremiah 16:15 "I will restore them to their own land". Abby, I have a 16 year old grandaughter. She's courageous too, but I've never seen anything like what the Lord has led you into". Just heard about you today. On board the rest of the trip as an intercessor. Bless you dear, SusanSusan P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13525052227363242578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-82416014500316319752010-06-01T05:33:25.506-07:002010-06-01T05:33:25.506-07:00HE that wishes over you neither sleeps or slumbers...HE that wishes over you neither sleeps or slumbersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-63386268363724426482010-05-31T10:15:55.721-07:002010-05-31T10:15:55.721-07:00Woww!! thank God u'r okay...
So proud of your...Woww!! thank God u'r okay... <br />So proud of your cool-headed... you sure will have a remarkable story to tell your grand kids someday...<br /><br />Semangat!! (its Indonesian that means 'keep the spirit!!')<br />God Bless you...<br /><br />Shesilia-Jakarta, IndonesiaThe Trailmakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072171098810505585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-23169212233861886042010-05-31T09:04:16.189-07:002010-05-31T09:04:16.189-07:00Hi Abby, I thought I would check on you and see i...Hi Abby, I thought I would check on you and see if everything is well with you. I hope this day is as beautiful for you as it is here in Ventura, the weather has been nice for this memorial holiday weekend. My thoughts are with you. Gail/VenturaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-62037874645176492132010-05-30T14:50:45.255-07:002010-05-30T14:50:45.255-07:00Geez, Abby, I would have just jumped overboard fro...Geez, Abby, I would have just jumped overboard from sheer terror. Cool head, girl.<br />-MJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-52752267467021763462010-05-30T08:11:10.098-07:002010-05-30T08:11:10.098-07:00What an amazing Thursday! Good job and patients, a...What an amazing Thursday! Good job and patients, and yes this will be a great chapter. Peace! Ed in Vermont-USAUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470934369279112790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-91359294777979193002010-05-30T00:45:38.463-07:002010-05-30T00:45:38.463-07:00very few people like you in this planet . I have b...very few people like you in this planet . I have been admiring you a little girl of the sea. I bless to you cone home safe<br />Peter<br />Orlando FLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-4862533218462770802010-05-29T16:16:48.861-07:002010-05-29T16:16:48.861-07:00I'm glad I read this after you made it through...I'm glad I read this after you made it through. Praise God you're ok. You are very brave! We're praying for you.w. Coylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-53875127814631115092010-05-29T10:45:51.142-07:002010-05-29T10:45:51.142-07:00So..The best thing was not doping anything? How of...So..The best thing was not doping anything? How often does that happen? I'm certain you had angels working overtime untangling that mess too..not to discredit your bravery or your desire to get it done.. I'm impressed with your thinking..and your cautious sense of making certain that it needs to be done. I know what you mean about not being able to sleep knowing you had a challenge to resolve.<br /> Its' been threatening to rain and now it is. I went out and installed a wardrobe mirror in my little 18' travel trailer that had gotten too hot during the day and the velcro tape gave way-fortunately not allowing the mirror to break so I put it on with screws this time. And thinking about you gripping the lines and planning to clip on to the mast and pull yourself up to unjam the pulley..Wow your adventure keeps me enthralled. I just told my barber-whose been curious about Jesica sailing first and now about your voyage I gave her you data so she could see for herself. Do keep safe. I know its a Grande Adventure and you're our hero..but we want you to be healthy and strong..and as pretty as you are!! Sounds like you handled it perfect. No surprises there. Just our nerves are shot just reading your very descriptive well revealed tale. And no wonder we had to pray extra prayers while we weren't hearing from you.. :O) Be Careful Young Lady!!!!<br /><br />Congrats on everything working out and keeping such a cool head! You're in our hearts and prayers for safe journey..Be Blessed Abby Keep The Clean side of WE Up!!!<br /><br /><br />Safe and Don't forget to take care of the Captain er Admiral..uh..shes the only one you've got!!<br /><br />Gary & Jan<br />Savannah,Gatrentgshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490025531675682580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-51261451355967098882010-05-29T09:01:25.017-07:002010-05-29T09:01:25.017-07:00Praise God the tangle worked out!Praise God the tangle worked out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-46627827219544001042010-05-29T08:40:56.769-07:002010-05-29T08:40:56.769-07:00Hi Abby:
Egad !! That was a very dramatic story ...Hi Abby: <br /><br />Egad !! That was a very dramatic story to read indeed. Way to go in staying with it and getting the glich solved.<br /><br />You are doing great. Go Abby!!<br /><br />Hugs, seattlesidseattlesidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16017946139861872844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-18412898003412858102010-05-29T08:22:56.231-07:002010-05-29T08:22:56.231-07:00This will be a great addition to your book. I look...This will be a great addition to your book. I look forward to reading it. Be safe out there. Wear your safety harness and lifeline. And have fun. Nancy M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-26039511754903213122010-05-29T08:00:24.853-07:002010-05-29T08:00:24.853-07:00I like the happy ending but the part leading up to...I like the happy ending but the part leading up to it got me so worried and scared! You've got amazing courage and a strong character. - Vipaj from ThailandVipaj Vichit-Vadakanhttp://www.myleanings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-82002238171109330322010-05-29T06:48:08.388-07:002010-05-29T06:48:08.388-07:00Wow Abby!! What a harrowing ride! I'm so imp...Wow Abby!! What a harrowing ride! I'm so impressed that you kept it all together. I would have been in tears with frustration. I can't wait to read this chapter in your book. So much excitement! It's a good thing the autopilot was working! Take care (I know you will) and Godspeed!<br /><br />Amy from MissouriAmy L. McKeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-54752222145073189212010-05-29T06:28:33.396-07:002010-05-29T06:28:33.396-07:00Everyday is a new adventure with you huh? Keep up ...Everyday is a new adventure with you huh? Keep up the great work!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16722356070279859686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-8172677708156176032010-05-29T05:46:08.679-07:002010-05-29T05:46:08.679-07:00Abby,
I am continually inspired by your free spiri...Abby,<br />I am continually inspired by your free spirit, strong will, and unbelievable determination.<br /><br />I'm always sending good, positive thoughts your way.<br /><br />Please stay safe and enjoy this incredible adventure you are on.<br /><br />You rock!<br />peace to you girl.My Walkabouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496419020044744807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-26229986154982207162010-05-29T05:19:42.781-07:002010-05-29T05:19:42.781-07:00Wow! That was exciting!Wow! That was exciting!Trevorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18194523991332147382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-53166401147617866592010-05-29T01:34:53.918-07:002010-05-29T01:34:53.918-07:00@GlobeMasterOne Hi, no that's no my feet up t...@GlobeMasterOne Hi, no that's no my feet up the mast and I also did not see any of the objects you mentioned earlier below on "Wild Eyes". I am also not a rigger like Alan, just crazy about boats, sailing and the sea. <br />Some history:I first met Alan when I was sailing and racing around the world on the Canadian maxi "Graybeard" in the early 70's. Alan joined us in Sydney for the 72 Sydney Hobart and only fairly recently we contacted each other again. I was also "involved" with Robin Lee Graham and "Dove" here in Cape Town and it was such a surprise to learn that both Zac and Abby have been so inspired by his adventures.. I recently wrote a short article for "Yachting World", November 2009 about these incredibly brave young kids. <br />To observe Abby and Dad Laurence together is such an inspiration, their faith in each other, "Wild Eyes" and our Lord is very precious.Tom Cape Townhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11656834092564724506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-49785503939994653332010-05-29T00:21:47.033-07:002010-05-29T00:21:47.033-07:00Hi Abby,
Im glad you are doing fine and that you ...Hi Abby,<br /><br />Im glad you are doing fine and that you didnt go to the mast with those conditions. It is good to get advice from shore as probably their experience is useful for deciding what to do when things get really dangerous.<br /><br />Thanks for keeping us updated.<br /><br />Best wishes, MarinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-63885005590954094752010-05-28T22:20:18.458-07:002010-05-28T22:20:18.458-07:00Hi Abby,
You've got more guts than a platoon ...Hi Abby,<br /><br />You've got more guts than a platoon of Marines. Toolafa Lee.CyberspaceCowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11816814879422306962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-37195119155783152022010-05-28T21:12:15.599-07:002010-05-28T21:12:15.599-07:00Another lesson in "expecting the unexpected&q...Another lesson in "expecting the unexpected" and staying cool under pressure, alone. Readers here might also like to read Jamie Dunross's account of how a swing of the boat caught him at the wrong moment when trying to retrieve parts fallen in the toilet - how do you sail a boat, when your arm's stuck !! .. or call for help? http://www.solo1.com.au/<br />You guys sure don't do it too easy, do you?<br /><br />Also, am hoping your route doesn't go too far south into those cold wild winter waters around Antarctica. It's getting chilly enough here in Sydney now (and gale warnings along the south coast of Australia this weekend), can't be too good in the deep deep south these days.Trishkienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-83906425949950973672010-05-28T21:06:24.400-07:002010-05-28T21:06:24.400-07:00way to go Abby!!! once again you have shown grit, ...way to go Abby!!! once again you have shown grit, determination, focus, brains and brawn.......and added yet another chapter to an already amazing book--<br /><br />you rock girl!!!! keep on sailing safe xoxoAmanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-70602874160626791882010-05-28T21:03:05.483-07:002010-05-28T21:03:05.483-07:00What an adventure Abby! You are one brave, resourc...What an adventure Abby! You are one brave, resourceful, level-headed and mature girl and I greatly admire you. I am thankful you are safe! Thanks for sharing your incredible adventure with us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com