tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post3355298279551028258..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: Back on the WaterAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-21336038574036745722011-02-03T06:58:20.225-08:002011-02-03T06:58:20.225-08:00i had to pick a hero and do research on them! your...i had to pick a hero and do research on them! your my hero but i need more pictures of youu for a power piont so put them up please! or email them sarahhilltinkum12345@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-70223847366127541092011-02-03T06:57:10.511-08:002011-02-03T06:57:10.511-08:00put up pictures pleaseput up pictures pleaseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-31650117875176770012011-02-03T06:56:44.904-08:002011-02-03T06:56:44.904-08:00ABBY PUT UP MORE PICTURES OF YOUABBY PUT UP MORE PICTURES OF YOUAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-75363568664116702912011-01-11T09:16:50.125-08:002011-01-11T09:16:50.125-08:00your name belive it or not sunderland is the name ...your name belive it or not sunderland is the name of a place its in the north east of england in the uk near us geordies in newcastle something diffrent for youkevin blumerhttp://www.kbos2.co.uk/wordpress/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-12444881561928402902010-11-16T01:33:52.467-08:002010-11-16T01:33:52.467-08:00Hola, Abby~
Wow!! You made it through the "sp...Hola, Abby~<br />Wow!! You made it through the "spin cycle" of the washing machine!! (where the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean collide -- usually one or the other is in a foul mood; can be deadly if both are).<br /><br />Still smiling about your "power boat" comments. So true. The noise of the engine is a blessing and a curse. And if it's a diesel, pee-yeww....that's what I call a stinky butt!<br /><br />Hope you had a chance to drive (a car) up the river -- the smell of apples from the washington side and the magnificent waterfalls on the oregon side. <br /><br />God is an artist and He created such a beautiful place for us to live. How blessed we are when we can see it and appreciate it.<br /><br />Stay safe, and stay 17 as long as you can! You will only be 17 for 365 days. And then it's gone!<br /><br />But you've got the right idea... it's better to take your time and listen to the swish-swoosh of the wind in your sails than to power along in a noisy (and smelly) rush :)<br /><br />Peace, blessings, and much joy to you and your family.Breezenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-8455214600248227362010-10-31T10:46:48.781-07:002010-10-31T10:46:48.781-07:00Dear Ms Skipper Abby
First I and all of us wish yo...Dear Ms Skipper Abby<br />First I and all of us wish you had a great 17th Birthday, One of the best years to be had.<br />I liked the blog on Port Huron, Mi. My first station was there on CGC Bramble WLB 392 a bouy tender/icebreaker that is now a museum down the river. My 30 yo daughter lives there also. They are very big lakes, something a west coaster could not image how big and deep they really are, and all the water is fresh water!! Now did you also know that all the storms are made by the only the wind? That the lakes totally frezee over? (that makes for a lot of ice cubes.)<br />On boat handling, there are people that know how to steer and the others know how to put the vessels in where you may not think was possible, like your dad. a great book is the Champman's book on navigation.<br />So keep writing<br />Robert San DiegoUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446792594033677961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-88401707118004804552010-10-26T23:45:44.324-07:002010-10-26T23:45:44.324-07:00You who like female solo sailors should follow Jea...You who like female solo sailors should follow Jeanne Socrates, who has started on a non stop attempt in solo sailing around the world. On Monday she started from Victoria, BC, Canada. This is her third attempt. The last one took her from UK to Canada, where she now starts a new attempt. See her blog on http://www.svnereida.com/Bengt Larssonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-53655564197419985272010-10-25T22:01:40.083-07:002010-10-25T22:01:40.083-07:00I find myself in a strange position. I have alway...I find myself in a strange position. I have always sought adventure and after a few short sails in the 80s knew that I would be back on the water someday. <br /><br />My strange position is that I didn't think I could be so humbled and inspired by a young person. <br /><br />I just have found it so unexpected. <br /><br />Thank you for your spirit of adventure, the obvious skill and maturity you had to have for your parents to trust you to go out on your attempt and for not being bowed, by those whose fear runs their life. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />lcUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16236358275888698325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-61881679308845105332010-10-25T21:05:00.223-07:002010-10-25T21:05:00.223-07:0010-26-10 @ 00:05
Hi Abby,
Thanks for the up-date, ...10-26-10 @ 00:05<br />Hi Abby,<br />Thanks for the up-date, sounds like you were pretty busy, but I know that you enjoyed every minute of it, didn’t you? I enjoyed reading that post, you almost make me feel like I’m right there with you. I can well imagine that you’d be missing “Wild Eyes” I do to. I know that there is a lot of work in sailing a boat but the enjoyment that you would get out of the tranquil times cannot be ignored. A sailboat is more of a casual, relaxed way of traveling (sometimes) whereas a power boat has a specific destination, and you drive to get there. Of course even as I type that I can see that it all depends on how you look at it. To me, a 97 ft. boat is pretty big, was this one that you were delivering? <br />Glad to see that you brought a hairbrush with you, and your books, but if you brought two (2) hairbrushes with you then you could afford to lose one, yes….I know, I know, always being corrected…lol… But all in all it sounds like a pretty interesting trip, glad that everything worked out well for you all. Take good care of yourself, do you have any specific plans or are you just going to continue your education. Good luck to you Abby. <br />Loads of love and hugs, and remember God is always with you. <br />Your faithful friend, fan and follower. <br />Michael from Kingwood, WVhezakiah299https://www.blogger.com/profile/13831171696178539958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-9791155135670853492010-10-24T21:11:09.630-07:002010-10-24T21:11:09.630-07:00Hello just noticed your page..looks like you are v...Hello just noticed your page..looks like you are very adventurous..You seem to be a courageous girl..Keep up the good work..The Mighty Fedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625749722047751169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-39546976324978517402010-10-24T18:36:44.946-07:002010-10-24T18:36:44.946-07:00Abby,
A belated happy 17th birthday. I'm gla...Abby,<br /><br />A belated happy 17th birthday. I'm glad to hear you're getting out on the water again, even if it is power and not sail. I'm glad the trip csme out okay and I hope everything si going okay in school.<br /><br />Nick, Waterbury CTnick martinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665609495462511327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-88933282362018788332010-10-24T13:52:35.361-07:002010-10-24T13:52:35.361-07:00Hi Abby, hey it sounds like you are having a lot o...Hi Abby, hey it sounds like you are having a lot of fun out there on the water.<br />I've been busy and haven't been keeping up with your blog. I decided to go in and take a look today and wow, you had quite a story to share. I'm glad it went well and there were no mishaps to tell us about.<br />It sounds like you are getting it put back together with your priorities.<br />I'll keep checking for future stories.<br />Good luck with school and keep sailing. It sounded like a lot of fun.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726706766393220051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-57435151127795091792010-10-24T13:40:19.374-07:002010-10-24T13:40:19.374-07:00Hi Abby,
I have been following your blog for a whi...Hi Abby,<br />I have been following your blog for a while, it's quite an adventure you've been on!<br />Your last post stated the 97 ft boat didn't have a compass. What? That seems pretty stange as I thought that a compass is a required, not to leave home with out it, piece of gear. I have worked on 950 ft container ships for 30 years and they all have compasses. How do you steer in fog without one? I do get the GPS conputer part of the story but still no compass or gyro compass? <br />All the best!<br />Steve Lohman<br />SkiingWyoming@msn.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-27009543856111446922010-10-23T12:54:32.292-07:002010-10-23T12:54:32.292-07:00Happy Birthday Abby. I hope that it was a good on...Happy Birthday Abby. I hope that it was a good one. Your trip up the coast to Oregon sounded horrible. The people I've known who delivered boats for a living have told me some frightening tales like that. Sometimes the boat started coming apart on them along the way and it was hard staying afloat. Not much fun. One guy I knew had to call the coast guard in Hawaii when the ferrocement boat he was bringing back from Tahiti began crumbling at the rudder post and taking on water. He made back in the boat OK but he was pumping the whole way. <br /><br />RustyRustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166750030142659001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-34402024903328567222010-10-22T09:43:04.737-07:002010-10-22T09:43:04.737-07:00Hi Abby,
That was a very nice talk you gave yeste...Hi Abby,<br /><br />That was a very nice talk you gave yesterday. It was cool to meet Robert Briskman. I wanted to say hey but couldn't stay for the reception. I had to bike back to my car, which was parked at the paint branch trail head, and they lock it at dark. Today I shook hands with Chuck Brown, a DC go-go musician. Last week Robert Owen hugged me on the steps of the Supreme Court after he argued a death penalty case. <br /><br />I like nothing more than hiking or driving or bicycling for days by myself. In Juneau, they used to call me the lone skier. I don't think you're crazy at all.<br /><br />ShoeboxSlumdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10044037156035588248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-15773958379068094292010-10-21T09:35:49.140-07:002010-10-21T09:35:49.140-07:00that to me, sound like way to much fun :) i took a...that to me, sound like way to much fun :) i took a 50ft trauler "or however it is spelled" up through canada. THAT was a long and cold ride O.o having ice form on the upper steering wheel... not to much fun. aha. well start posting more often abby! i miss reading everything your doing!<br /><br />-TojCToj Cassidyhttp://www.facebook.com/toj.cassidynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-24864742314445476222010-10-20T12:00:07.352-07:002010-10-20T12:00:07.352-07:00The trip sounds all too familiar, was that a deliv...The trip sounds all too familiar, was that a delivery? Glad to see that you are keeping up your blog. I hope you are also doing a journal for yourself.<br />For what it is worth, all the chatter and second guessing about your long voyage should be regarded for what it is: uninformed nonsense. <br />None of the remarks came from the decks of a boat that has doubled the Horn or Cape Argulas. Keep your head up and eyes on the horizon girl.<br /><br />Charlescharles lanehttp://www.downwindsailor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-41173126187835084072010-10-20T06:59:47.321-07:002010-10-20T06:59:47.321-07:00India Lima Oscar Victor Echo Yankee Oscar Uniform ...India Lima Oscar Victor Echo Yankee Oscar Uniform <br />Charlie Alpha Papa Tango Alpha India November Alpha Bravo Bravo YankeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-51545839785840107072010-10-20T05:44:38.014-07:002010-10-20T05:44:38.014-07:00Dear Abigail,
Happy belated birthday to ya! S...Dear Abigail,<br /> Happy belated birthday to ya! Sorry it is late--but that's me: a day late and a dollar short.<br />Still stuck @ (33.2º, -117.2º) ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-16013790774610700182010-10-20T03:12:55.760-07:002010-10-20T03:12:55.760-07:00WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY 17th BIRTHDAY ABBY :) xox...WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY 17th BIRTHDAY ABBY :) xoxo from Me and All Your Friends who Follow My Support (Facebook) Profile for Solo Sailors and Young Achievers Like You.<br />Use The LINK below to go To THE EVENT TAB on my Profile to See The BIRTHDAY WISHES. Also see the Birthday Card on My Profile for You ... sorry this is a bit late as I had Trouble with The Birthday Card Image. Hope You Had A Wonderful Day . . . <br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=105563976173839&index=1<br /><br /><br />xxNeville M. (Aka: YouCan DoIt Too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11233903838827674955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-3269261776585201172010-10-19T14:23:31.561-07:002010-10-19T14:23:31.561-07:00First of all...Happy Birthday Abby! May you have m...First of all...Happy Birthday Abby! May you have many happy & blessed yrs ahead 4u. So good to read u sailing again, feels like old times again! God bless, sailor of the high seas.Aragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09527965763377548509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-26716355348338784852010-10-19T13:18:22.636-07:002010-10-19T13:18:22.636-07:00Hi Abby,
So nice to hear from you.
Happy birthda...Hi Abby,<br /><br />So nice to hear from you.<br /><br />Happy birthday. I wish only the best for you.<br /><br />Keep sailing.<br />Clare, Spokane, WAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-13830212307566210732010-10-19T07:50:05.193-07:002010-10-19T07:50:05.193-07:00Your youthful exuberance and your passion for life...Your youthful exuberance and your passion for life, reflected on your writings, very contagious, fill my heart with joy and raise my spirit. This nicely crafted composition reads just like a thrilling sea adventure story, which I am always hungry for and have a great desire to experience one, myself. Thank you for sharing.<br /> <br />Happy birthday Abby!<br /> <br />Steve NikfarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-11875428032170349162010-10-19T04:25:02.207-07:002010-10-19T04:25:02.207-07:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABBY
You're the greatest!
You&#...HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABBY<br />You're the greatest!<br />You're the wonderfulest!<br />You're the beautifulest!<br />You're the everything-est!<br />Good luck & GOD bless!<br />We LOVE you!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-1052933269588658672010-10-19T00:16:46.641-07:002010-10-19T00:16:46.641-07:00Happy Birthday!
Congratulations on your 17th birth...Happy Birthday!<br />Congratulations on your 17th birthday!<br />Ben, SwedenBengt Larssonhttp://bengt-inge.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com