tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post5758547953847099377..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: Small Blog and PhotosAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-70718134835503767162010-03-21T21:28:30.194-07:002010-03-21T21:28:30.194-07:00HOLA ABBY
IM GLAD THE EVERYTHING IT OK IN YOUR SID...HOLA ABBY<br />IM GLAD THE EVERYTHING IT OK IN YOUR SIDE.I WAS GONE FOR A LONG TIME,BUT I CAN EVER FORGET YOU,YUO ARE DOING SOMETHING ESPECIAL.YOU HAVE A CLEAR MIND AND GOD IS WITH YOU ALL THE TIME.GIRL I COPY ALL YOUR FOTOS I LIKE THEM ALLOT THEY ARE NICE,YOUR VIDEO TOO.EVERYTHIG IS COOL,YOU DOING GRADE.I WISH YOU THE BEST.YOU WIL BE THERE, YOU WILL MAKE YOUR DREAM COME TRUE.SO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ABBY THE QUEEN OF THE SEA, LA REYNA DE LOS MARES.<br />MY NAME IS JOSE LUIS NEVAREZ GONZALEZ<br />CHUCASSO@HOTMAIL.COMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-18384407615407405472010-03-18T04:45:36.862-07:002010-03-18T04:45:36.862-07:00The Bloop:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bloop
...The Bloop:<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bloop<br />An unexplained phenomenon in the South<br />PacificAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-67279949604757436792010-03-13T17:13:04.127-08:002010-03-13T17:13:04.127-08:00nice photos abby!! I always love the sunsets too.nice photos abby!! I always love the sunsets too.Miss Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296365275742986303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-67700048420752460002010-03-13T15:58:52.129-08:002010-03-13T15:58:52.129-08:00Dear Abby, Just dropping a line commending you fo...Dear Abby, Just dropping a line commending you for a fantastic job on maneuvering, repairing, and captaining your sailboat! Thanks for all the updates and pictures.Patricia, Ocean Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746446325159852025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-64069750456620560032010-03-13T12:02:50.110-08:002010-03-13T12:02:50.110-08:00Love the pics there butiful!!!!! ...Love the pics there butiful!!!!! Zoe in West Virginia,USAZoe♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07886043620828374243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-81159635006084616102010-03-13T07:35:00.317-08:002010-03-13T07:35:00.317-08:00beautifull photos you have...nice article...nice a...beautifull photos you have...nice article...nice adventure bro...redisbravehttp://redisbrave.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-48439498146336161832010-03-13T05:28:53.820-08:002010-03-13T05:28:53.820-08:00Enjoy following through the posts. Thanks for gre...Enjoy following through the posts. Thanks for great update from the team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-59944154167346548622010-03-12T18:04:30.728-08:002010-03-12T18:04:30.728-08:00Wow! You are brave!Wow! You are brave!Skylarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987568931350199001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-62776735954459054922010-03-12T17:39:24.881-08:002010-03-12T17:39:24.881-08:00Bonjour Abby & Wild Eyes,
Again, just fantast...Bonjour Abby & Wild Eyes,<br /><br />Again, just fantastic photos, really!<br /><br />Take care, Be safe.<br /><br /><br />@Roski: Good observation. Also the winds around Cape Horn seem to be coming from pretty much all directions which doesn't make it much easier for the wind generators to operate. Hopefully that is not a situation that will last more than a few days and in any case we will have to wait and see what the Team will choose as a route - all considered when time comes. Also Wild Eyes has some back-ups for power generation.<br /><br />Good point nonetheless. All part of Abby's adventure.hphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879296389045279539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-5555128094378594582010-03-12T16:17:24.866-08:002010-03-12T16:17:24.866-08:00Abby, you are fantastic! You have gone so far in a...Abby, you are fantastic! You have gone so far in a short time! The pictures of the water and sky are terrific. <br />CAZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-48627437801116094782010-03-12T15:39:09.385-08:002010-03-12T15:39:09.385-08:00Nice sunset picture Abby! :)Nice sunset picture Abby! :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884288753285233976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-3000617417327712462010-03-12T11:26:16.121-08:002010-03-12T11:26:16.121-08:00Hi Abby,
I have been following you from the start ...Hi Abby,<br />I have been following you from the start but this is my first comment.. I love the photos, my job involves photographing the Sunrise everyday from Aussie beaches, I am a bit envious of your beautiful Sunset... It sounds like your really getting settled into the journey now, just wanted to wish you the best, stay safe and enjoy...<br />Tania from Sunshine Coast AustraliaTaniahttp://www.sunrisegifts.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-62905856685279272582010-03-12T10:25:26.117-08:002010-03-12T10:25:26.117-08:00Abby ... Great Photos! It's also very good to ...Abby ... Great Photos! It's also very good to see you heading straight for the Horn. You must be getting excited. You've mentioned before your love of fast sailing and I'm happy for you whenever this happens. I bet you wish your wind turbines could spin like in the 3rd photo all the time. Wouldn't that be great? <br /><br />I second Jenifer's comment yesterday about Abby being a brave and resilient chiquita. That she is! <br /><br />@45N 73W ... The quote goes along with one point I raised. The wind generators spin faster when she is close hauled which happens when she is sailing with the wind abeam or coming more from her bow. But after Cape Horn, she will be sailing with the prevailing wind, so it will mean less wind on the turbines. That equates to the need of running the engine to charge the batteries, but she will also want heat from the engine, so hopefully it will all work out in her favor. I wonder, Abby, can you also use propane for heat, or is it just for cooking?Bob from Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672671655687291088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-29105599576021236672010-03-12T10:05:27.433-08:002010-03-12T10:05:27.433-08:00Terrific photos! You've got a wonderful eye f...Terrific photos! You've got a wonderful eye for putting them together.<br /><br />Must be wonderful to be heading SE now . . . rather than that bit of backtracking you ended up doing.<br /><br />think of you every day . . . tell all my friends about you and we hold you in our hearts!<br /><br />Be well . . . stay clipped . . . and stay safe!<br /><br />Happy Sailing!<br /><br />~ Cynthia (Half Moon Bay, California)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185285861366778096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-25455097450090045802010-03-12T10:03:40.180-08:002010-03-12T10:03:40.180-08:00Abby,
I’ve been out of town for a few days, so it...Abby,<br /><br />I’ve been out of town for a few days, so it was fun to see what kind of progress you made. Sounds like you’re getting some wind so Wild Eyes can really fly. I imagine the seas are standing up a bit but I bet its fun. You’re really not too far from the Roaring 40’s so the fun’s just getting started. Great job of keeping up on all of your boat maintenance. It’s one of those never ending evil necessities, but so important to keep up on. Thanks for the great pics, Abby. They sure help us have a feel for what you’re experiencing. I’m looking forward to your next update.<br /><br />From Seattle, WA, USA<br />SaltyDogSaltyDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172364245254246073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-69396233887268357832010-03-12T09:37:42.975-08:002010-03-12T09:37:42.975-08:00Hello Abby,
Beautiful Pictures! I hope you get al...Hello Abby,<br /> Beautiful Pictures! I hope you get all of your repairs done! Do you ever wake up, step out on deck and think, "Holy Crap! I am in the MIDDLE of the OCEAN, Thousands of miles away from civilization and family?!" <br /><br />I think that would be my thought everyday. LOL!Monkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518132279897702702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-58819677160519882542010-03-12T09:11:12.234-08:002010-03-12T09:11:12.234-08:00Hi Abby,
Gosh you are so sweet, always worried abo...Hi Abby,<br />Gosh you are so sweet, always worried about keeping us informed. We are greatly appreciate it of course. I really do enjoy your blogs, pictures and oh yes your video, thank you for sharing your adventure with me.<br />Abby three questions please:<br />Have you seen the 'green flash' while sailing off shore?<br /><br />Have you seen the 'southern cross' yet?<br /><br />Regarding pic #1, it looks as if there are two flexible hoses coming through the deck next to the toe rail...what are they for? Perhaps one of my fellow bloggers can answer this question.<br /><br />Well Abby have a great day and I wish you total success with your repairs. As always you are in my prayers daily.<br />God Bless you Abby.<br />CherylCheryl in San Diegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387168640872688735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-92115381664886471552010-03-12T09:03:28.721-08:002010-03-12T09:03:28.721-08:00Abby : marvelous pictures you have a talent for e...Abby : marvelous pictures you have a talent for excellence! Concerned about your frequent belt adjustments but am confident that you will eventually get it resolved . Best Wishes for a sucessfull Voyage !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-36810482368161323952010-03-12T08:43:16.889-08:002010-03-12T08:43:16.889-08:00I keep reading about all the repairs and maintenan...I keep reading about all the repairs and maintenance you do... I wonder at where you are and what you will encounter... I'm not sure who is more brave, you or your parents! I don't think I could stand to let my kids float around the world all alone! You come from a unique family--I hope you embrace that! Happy Sailing!bebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952166106557614758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-20761696871233038132010-03-12T08:32:20.181-08:002010-03-12T08:32:20.181-08:00Wow Capt. Abby:
My heart skipped when I saw the p...Wow Capt. Abby:<br /><br />My heart skipped when I saw the photos. Hang on for the ride and enjoy it!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Lisa from Mt. Juliet, TNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-53915869213730016082010-03-12T08:28:27.984-08:002010-03-12T08:28:27.984-08:00Hi Abby, nice to see you heading SE. How did you g...Hi Abby, nice to see you heading SE. How did you get so far away from S America. Was it all due to wind direction? Fare weather and good sailing!<br />Guy from Va.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-41832187575750296132010-03-12T07:47:10.651-08:002010-03-12T07:47:10.651-08:00Awesome pictures Abby!!! Hope you get that leak f...Awesome pictures Abby!!! Hope you get that leak fixed in your ballast...didn't realize you were a welder. I guess you gotta be a jack of all trades when you all alone on the ocean sailing around the world<br /><br />Really like these new photos, especially the sunset photo, very nice- I will use that as my new screensaver<br />Thank you Abby<br /><br />Mike from IndianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-42994348979302628222010-03-12T07:43:31.780-08:002010-03-12T07:43:31.780-08:00hmmm... that's quite an interesting puzzle. A ...hmmm... that's quite an interesting puzzle. A leak in the water ballast. First let's hope it get's repaired. But what's interesting is which way does it leak?<br /><br />You're supposed to pump water into it from the outside to balance the boat. Somewhat counter to the idea of floating a boat on what. So is water leaking into it from the outside. Is water in it leaking to the outside, is water in it leaking into the inside, is there no water in it and the other ballast with water in it, leaking into it, or is there water in both of them and one is leaking into the other.<br /><br />phew.<br /><br />:-)))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-21620185689957500832010-03-12T07:31:37.932-08:002010-03-12T07:31:37.932-08:00If I am not mistaken the bottom picture of the sun...If I am not mistaken the bottom picture of the sunset actually captures the wind generator in all its glory. The blur at the top right is it spinning so fast in the wind it's a blur. I think so. :-)<br /><br />Here's another angle, you have the telecom. mount, the anntenae, the corner of the solar panel mount, then the wind generator ontop of it:<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZIi2DVCfyKY/S2uAcitOynI/AAAAAAAAALU/Wz8Mnwaf99g/s1600-h/abby-cabo15b.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZIi2DVCfyKY/S2uAcitOynI/AAAAAAAAALU/Wz8Mnwaf99g/s1600-h/abby-cabo15b.jpg</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-3841468923239259692010-03-12T06:48:17.180-08:002010-03-12T06:48:17.180-08:00Abby, I have followed you from day 1, never sailed...Abby, I have followed you from day 1, never sailed or had the desire to, but to follow you on your quest is totally amazing! God is surely following you in your adventure. He is showing that to you each and every day with the beautiful sunrises and sunsets! Be safe as I know you will with God watching over you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com