tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post8696396968104960174..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: Busy DaysAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-7741270004397409172009-10-28T04:18:31.866-07:002009-10-28T04:18:31.866-07:00Hi and all the best Abby from Jessica Watson's...Hi and all the best Abby from Jessica Watson's NZ GrannyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-41282431386336812302009-10-27T18:21:05.980-07:002009-10-27T18:21:05.980-07:00I, for one, was glad to hear from you again, Grant...I, for one, was glad to hear from you again, Grant. You know what you're talking about, and your two cents worth is always a bargain at any price. Personally not aware enough about these boats to know if the young women are strong enough to do the heavy lifting Zac and Mike had to do on occasion, and although the women in my life have more stamina than the men, it seems, the call for brute strength at those rare moments always seems to come in dire straits, so I'm not enthusiastic. <br /><br />-Hugh, CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-46073256521272056622009-10-26T05:07:03.909-07:002009-10-26T05:07:03.909-07:00Is there any particular reason you have to actuall...Is there any particular reason you have to actually buy a boat? I'm taking it, it's in order to refit / customize it for the voyage?<br /><br />That 500K open 40 "ANASAZI GIRL " seems to be exactly what you require and also seems to be full fitted out for exactly your requirement. The owner's been racing it in the Southern Ocean all year uptill this year and is set to go. I'm guessing in sailaway condition today:<br /><br /><a href="http://anasaziracing.org/" rel="nofollow">http://anasaziracing.org/</a><br /><br />Maybe he'd be interested in chartering it to you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-80260093159673027982009-10-25T23:28:10.550-07:002009-10-25T23:28:10.550-07:00All the best with the boat Abby! I'm a friend ...All the best with the boat Abby! I'm a friend and supporter of Jessica and we're all hoping you get the chance to follow your dream just as she is doing. And it would be great to have some competition (and companionship) for her out there too! We all wish you the best and we're following your endeavours with enthusiasm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-39215629966812781132009-10-25T20:09:58.577-07:002009-10-25T20:09:58.577-07:00Hey Grant, don't you think Laurance is a littl...Hey Grant, don't you think Laurance is a little beyond needing "sailing boat 101?<br /><br />After following this family for over a year, I kind of get the impression that they have a pretty good idea what they're doing.<br /><br />I'm sure your intetions are good but my god it's like telling Richard Petty how to drive.<br /><br />Sorry for my rant Abby, good luck and I can't wait to see you succeed.Garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-54200433487886509942009-10-25T09:50:41.280-07:002009-10-25T09:50:41.280-07:00Keep praying, and work toward your ends. Traditio...Keep praying, and work toward your ends. Traditional intgerpretation says that G-d has 3 different answers to your prayers. Yes, No, and Not Yet. All are answers.<br /><br />Look at Romans 10. If G-d's plans are in line with yours, then nothing can stop them. Of course, the obverse is also true...<br /><br />Still praying Numbers 6:24-26<br />Mouse in Whittier<a href="http://www.myspace.com/mouseonamotorcycle" rel="nofollow"><br />www.myspace.com/mouseonamotorcycle</a><br />Buy "Death and Coffee"<a href="http://Kunaki.com/Sales.asp?PID=PX00ZP1MBF" rel="nofollow"> here!</a>Mouse on a Motorcyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00652278048268194800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-3715115367783419182009-10-24T20:31:21.854-07:002009-10-24T20:31:21.854-07:00If for any reason you decide against Wild Eyes, th...If for any reason you decide against Wild Eyes, there are currently some Sparkman & Stephens 34's on the market. You can usually buy them used for less than $40,000, and this is the same boat that Jessica Watson is using on her solo attempt, and it is the same boat that Jesse Martin and David Dicks used on their successful solo circumnavigations. The S&S 34 has a proven track record in the Southern Ocean and rounding the 3 Great Capes.<br /><br />- Grant Fjermedal, SeattleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-44852019732530526422009-10-24T19:35:17.688-07:002009-10-24T19:35:17.688-07:00It is so great to see a girl as young as you getti...It is so great to see a girl as young as you getting out there and doing something so big. You are and idol to me and prbobly many other female sailors!<br /><br />Good Luckmorgan gatesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-33928463740169787372009-10-24T18:54:41.917-07:002009-10-24T18:54:41.917-07:00Great reading until the last part. Not clear it...Great reading until the last part. Not clear it's meaning :-(<br /><br />There's another one for sale in Main, more expensive but perhaps in better condition and already geared for circumnavigation. Quite a history to it:<br /><br /><a href="http://uk.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boatFullDetails.jsp?boat_id=1875557" rel="nofollow">http://uk.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boatFullDetails.jsp?boat_id=1875557</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com