tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post3195738938688743509..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: Cape Town Update IIAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-87404049475167812242010-05-22T13:01:28.708-07:002010-05-22T13:01:28.708-07:00Abby mes pensées t'accompagne dans cette folle...Abby mes pensées t'accompagne dans cette folle avanture. Prend soin de toi qui est a l'aube de ta vie . Mon admiration le partage à la crainte des dangers que tu vas affronter. Les 3 mois qui viennent vont nous paraitre bien longs . J'ai hate de te savoir revenue prês des tiens. Bien affectueusement Jacques L<br />Abby my thoughts go with you on this crazy adventure. Take care of yourself is at the dawn of your life. My admiration sharing the fear of the dangers you'll face. The coming three months we will seem very long. I hate to know you're back near yours. Big kisses from France. Jacques LJacques Lamblotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-68993226975118330872010-05-21T19:37:22.003-07:002010-05-21T19:37:22.003-07:00Courage Abby tu portes nos rêves also. Votre famil...Courage Abby tu portes nos rêves also. Votre famille HNE fantastique et Les Enfants me FAITES Penser aux demi-dieux de la mythologie grec.<br />Notre coeur avec toi Abby <br /><br />Courage Abby you wear our dreams too. Your family is fantastic and the children reminds me of demi-gods of Greek mythology.<br />Our heart is with you AbbyJacques Lamblotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-2912105386576392972010-05-21T19:22:46.208-07:002010-05-21T19:22:46.208-07:00God Speed, Abby. Fair winds and following seas.God Speed, Abby. Fair winds and following seas.Michael & Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-67907039858828982972010-05-20T07:26:08.643-07:002010-05-20T07:26:08.643-07:00Jessica Watson did it!!!!!! The world's younge...Jessica Watson did it!!!!!! The world's youngest solo unassisted non-stop to sail around the world. And so can you Abby. I think Jessica, Jess Martin and Mike were all correct when they said to be sucessful you need to prepare, prepare and prepare some more, then it is up to luck. You have had a bit of bad luck with your equipment but stay focused and you will be celebrated like a rock star just like Jessica was yesterday. Like so many have suggested why not stop in Sydney and soak in some Australian hospitality. I am sure in the long run you will be happy that you stopped into some ports. Your trip is being enriched by these extra experiences. Think of them as little gifts from God. Best of luck and stay safe. Little gifts from God? WTF little gifts from God? There is no such thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-7420411107676961802010-05-15T15:40:25.526-07:002010-05-15T15:40:25.526-07:00Jessica Watson did it!!!!!! The world's younge...Jessica Watson did it!!!!!! The world's youngest solo unassisted non-stop to sail around the world. And so can you Abby. I think Jessica, Jess Martin and Mike were all correct when they said to be sucessful you need to prepare, prepare and prepare some more, then it is up to luck. You have had a bit of bad luck with your equipment but stay focused and you will be celebrated like a rock star just like Jessica was yesterday. Like so many have suggested why not stop in Sydney and soak in some Australian hospitality. I am sure in the long run you will be happy that you stopped into some ports. Your trip is being enriched by these extra experiences. Think of them as little gifts from God. Best of luck and stay safe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-25960963636804346732010-05-15T14:35:41.724-07:002010-05-15T14:35:41.724-07:00My post got deleted but thats OK. It was simply a ...My post got deleted but thats OK. It was simply a line from a Michael Franti song and I didn't think about the legal side when I posted it. The song just made me think of Your Courage. If I was offered a delivery from Capetown going east I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have the courage to try it. <br />Sometimes I feel that this is really a blog for people under 21; the rest of us are grateful guests. If Admin deletes the negative energy from these comments, thats OK the world doesn't need more hate.It needs more Abbys.<br />Anyway, we sure aren't giving up on U, no matter what.<br />Thank You<br />Martybluesailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11934383428811309826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-44221873936979272952010-05-14T23:31:55.538-07:002010-05-14T23:31:55.538-07:00Abby, Jessica arrived today in Sydney, she was m...Abby, Jessica arrived today in Sydney, she was met by Jesse and Mike Perham who was also stuck in Cape Town for repairs on his trip. She is loving it. The crowd at the Opera House to meet her was huge, she was nearly 3 hours late, yet nobody left, it was a historic occasion, even the Prime Minister was there to greet her.<br />I am glad to see you are enjoying Cape Town, if you need repairs, you may as well enjoy it.<br />Jessica joked about who would get to a hot shower first, sadly it was you.<br />I look forward to following your journey when you've had enough hot showers.Alberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123038561038037413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-50683559854460086892010-05-13T08:47:54.159-07:002010-05-13T08:47:54.159-07:00Fantastic pictures, dearest Abby!
The Sunderlands ...Fantastic pictures, dearest Abby!<br />The Sunderlands are a handsome family, and we know they are very proud of you as well as you are of them.<br />You are being very blessed there at Cape Town.<br />Even though you had to stop, it made the journey all the more interesting and enjoyable.<br />All of the people there are being very blessed with meeting you.<br />More beautiful memories to last a life time!<br />Enjoy, and when repairs are done,<br /><br />Sail on Abby and Wild Eyes, sail on.<br /><br />Love and prayers from North CarolinaGSonshipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-41880117092443895812010-05-13T08:23:34.272-07:002010-05-13T08:23:34.272-07:00Looks like you are going to be glad to get back on...Looks like you are going to be glad to get back on board, if only to get some rest! I look forward to it. Bon voyage.John H. Arnoldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-12117365660555735152010-05-13T04:56:40.784-07:002010-05-13T04:56:40.784-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-83501873125640772442010-05-13T04:52:50.248-07:002010-05-13T04:52:50.248-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-26360534994233132962010-05-13T03:58:57.668-07:002010-05-13T03:58:57.668-07:00Would be nice to get an update soon.Would be nice to get an update soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-49395195411453633012010-05-13T03:53:15.238-07:002010-05-13T03:53:15.238-07:00Hey Abby, I'm happy to see your making the mos...Hey Abby, I'm happy to see your making the most out of your stay. I think its great your seeing things and visiting with others. Happy to hear your repairs are going well..get it all fixed now it will give you peace of mind when you get going again. Off to work...enjoy have a great day.<br /><br />Bob from BostonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-18967103371015049762010-05-13T03:27:32.679-07:002010-05-13T03:27:32.679-07:00Dearest Abby,
Fantastic photos. I'm pleased ...Dearest Abby,<br /><br />Fantastic photos. I'm pleased that you are being looked after well in Cape Town.<br /><br />Thanks for keeping us posted in all your busyness.<br /><br />Take care. Warmest wishes and big hugs from Jan Pace (Auckland, New Zealand)Jan Pacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259869415761826377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-53865589642532656882010-05-13T03:23:00.972-07:002010-05-13T03:23:00.972-07:00Hi Abby,
Glad you are enjoying Cape Town. You coul...Hi Abby,<br />Glad you are enjoying Cape Town. You could try for a faster finish this time with only one or two stops. After all you won't be sixteen for ever. In the future, when you're older, you could try a few fast and shorter ocean crossing trips with stops to enjoy friends and places. <br />Lynne in Brisbane AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-90039103606284517252010-05-13T02:09:15.250-07:002010-05-13T02:09:15.250-07:00Posted to both of your sites.
@Abbey and Jessica:
...Posted to both of your sites.<br />@Abbey and Jessica:<br />Young ladies, do you realise what a horrible, negative, effect you two have had on the world economy? Productivity has plummeted all over the world, since you departed on your voyages! People are spending an inordinate amount of time looking for another of your entertaining, fascinating and even gut wrenching updates. This takes place by all Jessicans and Abbekans, probably on average of 10-15 times a day or more, prior to a new blog coming up. Then comes all of the time spent, researching such things as, “Happy as Larry”, “Little Vegemite” and an array of sailing terms as well as learning to read maps, charts and weather charts, studying up on Autopilots, diesel heaters and learning about sea creatures (life forms), all on company time. Then there is energy spent shopping for the best dehydrated meals, Vegemite, smoked oysters and experimentation with all kinds of new culinary delights such as stir fried squid.<br /><br />I hear tell that Barack Obama has run out of things to blame onto George Bush and that he is about to lay the lack of world productivity at your feet. Kevin O Seven probably hasn’t made the connection yet, otherwise he would have had his internet police shut Jessica’s web site down by now. LOL! When Anna Bligh (Queensland Premier) heard Jessica was on her way, she hightailed it overseas, supposedly to do the job that I thought Peter Beattie (Former Queensland Premier) was being paid for. LOL again! Now that Jesse has delayed her arrival, Anna has had to return due to the onslaught of criticism about her cavorting around the world. Sorry if I am getting too political here.<br /> <br />On the up side however, I am impressed with how you ladies have stirred my American compatriots out of their US regional frames of mind. They have in fact, spread their wings, into the rest of the world, to learn geography lessons they never would have achieved in their school days. Without you two they would not have had the incentive to look further than their own shores until you set sail. <br /><br />I cannot help but believe that Australia and the USA are wasting a huge amount of money on ambassadors, lolling around in other countries, not accomplishing a fraction of what you two have done for your countries, in just the short time that you have been away. You are indeed our Australian and American Ambassadors Extraordinaire!!Cobraroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17447602248802525422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-21982823117088829472010-05-12T23:53:51.754-07:002010-05-12T23:53:51.754-07:00Hi Abbey, Great photos! It is obvious you are havi...Hi Abbey, Great photos! It is obvious you are having a ball in Cape Town. I'm happy to know that repairs are progressing and that we will soon see a smiling, happy, and contented Abbey sailing off and into the Indian Ocean. By now, I am sure you have done all of your shopping and are hot to trot! Take your time and be sure all is right before you leave. For what it is worth, Jessica Watson had a fuel pump fail on her Yanmar diesel. That would be a good spare to have along just in case. Good luck and looking forward to your next adventure. When you can, it would be interesting for your followers to know what the sail plan calls for from here.Cobraroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17447602248802525422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-71009260427816856752010-05-12T20:22:27.795-07:002010-05-12T20:22:27.795-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-80165710770466252832010-05-12T19:45:44.116-07:002010-05-12T19:45:44.116-07:00Abby,
Great pictures! It looks like you're h...Abby,<br /><br />Great pictures! It looks like you're having a blast in Cape Town and I'm so glad for you. Remeember, you originally didn't want to pull in? You've sure packed a lot into a short period of time! <br /><br />I hope work is progressing nicely on Wild Eyes also.nick martinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665609495462511327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-14281458849202551722010-05-12T18:49:09.559-07:002010-05-12T18:49:09.559-07:00Hey Abby,
Don't let anybody push you back in t...Hey Abby,<br />Don't let anybody push you back in the water sooner than you're ready to go. You decide when your equipment is ready and that you have everything you need for this more difficult part of your trip. As others have said, there's no going around the weather south of Oz, but we expect you'll handle the knock downs every bit as well as you Aussie counterpart! Enjoy Cape Town, I've heard it's just gorgeous and lots to do there.<br />ClintClintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-59223002660537503992010-05-12T14:52:45.022-07:002010-05-12T14:52:45.022-07:00Hi Abby.
Glad to see that you're enjoying you...Hi Abby.<br /><br />Glad to see that you're enjoying yourself and making the most of your stop in Cape Town. As you stated earlier, it would be a pity to sail around the world, and not see any part of it.<br /><br />Michael<br />New JerseyMichaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-73446378644379360102010-05-12T12:05:01.567-07:002010-05-12T12:05:01.567-07:0005-12-10 @ 15:05
Hi Abby,
Hey, just want to keep i...05-12-10 @ 15:05<br />Hi Abby,<br />Hey, just want to keep in touch and find out what’s going on. Do you have any set date when you might be setting sail again? How are the repairs coming along? I hope you didn’t run into any real problems, but I know the crew could handle them if they did. So keep up the good work and enjoy yourselves as much as possible, all the pictures are great. Sure would like to hear from you, when you’re not to busy…lol…<br />Take care of yourself Abby, you’ll be back out there before long. I just need to practice some “patience”…yeah…lol…<br /><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-7458996331336432002010-05-12T11:03:22.452-07:002010-05-12T11:03:22.452-07:00Enjoy Cape Town Abby, you've so deserved it!
...Enjoy Cape Town Abby, you've so deserved it! <br />Anita (Norway)gryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16464029933000308569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-46837958238215119212010-05-12T08:03:57.343-07:002010-05-12T08:03:57.343-07:00Sounds like you're having a great vacation whi...Sounds like you're having a great vacation while there and dealing with the situation wonderfully! Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-79813013882543971092010-05-12T05:08:34.096-07:002010-05-12T05:08:34.096-07:00Ref Ed's comments on speed & size of boat:...Ref Ed's comments on speed & size of boat: As a non-sailor, I also interested in the comparative specs. Sorry about the ongoing comparisons with Jessica (don't worry, that'll slow down soon, now that Jessica's almost at journey's end), but when you were both first setting out, I thought read somewhere that Abby's boat was predicted to be faster, but could be more liable to knockdowns. So far, us land-lubbers are intrigued that the opposite appears to have eventuated - Jessica's had more than her fair share of knockdowns. I hope Abby doesn't suffer same fate, or worse!! Or, as Ed suggests, once Wild Eyes gets technical issues solved, then might be able to pick up pace - weather etc conditions depending. Jessica commented occasionally that she was sailing conservatively, and likewise, Jamie also in S&S commented he had to remind himself that he wasn't racing, but out there first & foremost to survive ... though how on earth he does it at all (quadriplegic) is astounding. I'm interested in experience sailor's comments - makes the journey very interesting for us to understand more of how things work. Thank you.Trishkienoreply@blogger.com