tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post3646415378090097439..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: Drying OutAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-50767315714025319132010-06-12T08:05:44.999-07:002010-06-12T08:05:44.999-07:00Bernard Moitessier's "A Sea Vagabond'...Bernard Moitessier's "A Sea Vagabond's World" is an awesome book full of valuable reference info, some about the area you are in....don't know if you have read it but if not, it is worth a look....especially his explanation of sailing 'overlapping seas'....God bless youmike in sarasotanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-89063337079191184982010-06-12T00:27:29.064-07:002010-06-12T00:27:29.064-07:00God bless you Abby - you are a wonderful role mode...God bless you Abby - you are a wonderful role model for everyone - young and old. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.joehhislandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188586947774152324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-27130493006489325112010-06-11T20:05:05.743-07:002010-06-11T20:05:05.743-07:00Godspeed, Abby. Peace to you, and prayers for your...Godspeed, Abby. Peace to you, and prayers for your safe return.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-11214442589259869922010-06-11T17:24:56.554-07:002010-06-11T17:24:56.554-07:00Abby, Good luck in future sailing endevors!!!! Hop...Abby, Good luck in future sailing endevors!!!! Hope this setback does not dampen your sprit of adventure... Tough break on the weather. Keep sailing!!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-84667957300612211542010-06-11T17:11:48.366-07:002010-06-11T17:11:48.366-07:00if your parents are Cristians, i will assume that ...if your parents are Cristians, i will assume that they're prayers were answered: if not will accept that mine were....either way i am happy to hear that you are safe...YOU are Miss America...try to stay above all th bsmike in sarasotanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-52493541394012062162010-06-11T15:49:01.243-07:002010-06-11T15:49:01.243-07:00The opporunity you gave this 16 year old is pricel...The opporunity you gave this 16 year old is priceless, more people should allowe with instruction the opporunity to live life and find the weekness that will grow the bubble inside of all that hold -- not to sit on the sidelines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-2968851234783951322010-06-11T13:09:23.150-07:002010-06-11T13:09:23.150-07:00We are so happy you are alright. Godspeed. You are...We are so happy you are alright. Godspeed. You are in our prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-59660262204647426912010-06-11T12:33:23.068-07:002010-06-11T12:33:23.068-07:00You and your parents must be idiots. What is the p...You and your parents must be idiots. What is the point compared to comfortable beautiful sailing journeys? It is similar to the rage years ago when young lads would lay on the track and just escape a roaring train. Some didn't make it. Yours was a roaring storm.<br />http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20100611/US.Lost.Sailor.Found/<br />But renowned Australian round-the-world sailor Ian Kiernan said Abby should not have been in the southern Indian Ocean during the current southern hemisphere winter.<br /><br />"Abby would be going through a very difficult time with mountainous seas and essentially hurricane-force winds," Kiernan told Sky News television.<br /><br />Conditions can quickly become perilous for any sailor exposed to the elements in that part of the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-79862334545590177972010-06-11T12:23:16.032-07:002010-06-11T12:23:16.032-07:00My hope for your speedy return to safe harbor go o...My hope for your speedy return to safe harbor go out to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-16467108153027137762010-06-11T12:21:36.575-07:002010-06-11T12:21:36.575-07:00We are all happy to hear of your current situation...We are all happy to hear of your current situation. Thoughts of your safe rescue remain until you reach safe harbor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-63168147029330621212010-06-11T12:20:04.261-07:002010-06-11T12:20:04.261-07:00Thank God she's safe and thank God her parents...Thank God she's safe and thank God her parents will pay for the extensive search efforts on her behalf. They recognize that that the resources that were utilized so the Abby could promote and continue with her hairbrain scheme do not come cheap.<br /><br />Hats off to the Sunderlands for their decision to pay back every dime for the many hours of searching the Indian Ocean for a boat that cannot sink and a young girl who cannot keep her knees together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-39437099575015115472010-06-11T11:24:47.404-07:002010-06-11T11:24:47.404-07:00Abby... It's great to hear that you're OK....Abby... It's great to hear that you're OK. I don't even know you, and have been trying to read all I can about what happened, where you are and how you're doing! I have a daughter almost your age, and it's an awesome thing that you're doing! Keep dreamin' BIG! May God bless you on your journey and his angels watch over you! :)<br />Michelle S.<br />Santa Clarita, CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-12710607966736329632010-06-11T10:05:57.877-07:002010-06-11T10:05:57.877-07:00Hi, Abby,hope everything is going well.My prayer&#...Hi, Abby,hope everything is going well.My prayer's are being sent your way.Bright Blessing's.OwlHawk....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-10912754150802496352010-06-11T06:35:15.213-07:002010-06-11T06:35:15.213-07:00If there is on e thing in life you must do, well g...If there is on e thing in life you must do, well go ahead full steam only looking back to track the future. Go Girl, Sail On...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-7519540007932234712010-06-11T01:10:52.601-07:002010-06-11T01:10:52.601-07:00Hello Abby, je suis française et t'envoie tous...Hello Abby, je suis française et t'envoie tous mes voeux de courage et de réussite;Tiens bon la barre et tiens bon le vent hisse et ho!!!!vevivignenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-27588909625773408472010-06-10T21:09:00.961-07:002010-06-10T21:09:00.961-07:00Dear Abby; yes u r young, but chronological age do...Dear Abby; yes u r young, but chronological age doesnt always dictate a persons Maturity level a more accurte measuring stick is how u handle ur self in ur decision making situations. Your pre trip planning, Training, Experiance and ur goal<br />dedication also ur realistic attitude. All these are good indicators of a very mature person.<br />I also a solo sailer xcept for my Dog mate Kickback). We sail in our local lake now, but we have sailed our 22 ft catalina in san deigo Bay and the Catalina channel, many times i was thankful just to get back to land when the going was rough. this of course was no where near what ur xpceing. so i know how much maturity is required to handle ur situations and issues <br />God bless, Happy Sails and Keep ur head, things can be very unpdictabe on the open seas.<br /><br /> Stay Cool Ed & Dog Kickback)Ed & Dog Kickbacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-10664597316313682512010-06-06T19:44:38.866-07:002010-06-06T19:44:38.866-07:00I watch your story on ABC and was inspired by your...I watch your story on ABC and was inspired by your story. I am a "pro swimmer" with dreams of my own still competing after college to try and make an Olympic team. I wish you the best of luck and I will be watching your progress with great anticipation.Bubbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973474381161602722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-59858708484475002552010-06-06T04:27:34.182-07:002010-06-06T04:27:34.182-07:00Wow abby amazing how many people are watching your...Wow abby amazing how many people are watching your site reading your blogs. It as if you are doing this for all of us who cannot.T-shirt will be cool but I am waiting for your book! Your blog waking up to running water was a great read and will make a great chapter in the book. Sail on sailor. blue wave dave ventura,CaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-3358034456678446592010-06-05T11:48:48.971-07:002010-06-05T11:48:48.971-07:00Hey Abby,
Brian ordered a T-shirt just now, and th...Hey Abby,<br />Brian ordered a T-shirt just now, and threw in a few dollars to pay for a couple of calls home. Can't wait till the shirt arrives next week....he'll wear it with pride to show his support of an incredible young woman!!<br /><br />We caught last night's 20/20, and it was good to see your smiling face in our living room, Abby. Your Mom & Dad spoke very well about their trust in you to complete your venture. Good on 'em!!<br /><br />Hope you get your gear dried off, and can enjoy some easy days ahead.<br /><br />Clear skies,<br />~Brian & Phill<br />Vancouver , Canadakiwi_canucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-58701579147535439862010-06-05T10:46:49.193-07:002010-06-05T10:46:49.193-07:00Hi Abby: I did watch the 20/20 interview last nig...Hi Abby: I did watch the 20/20 interview last night and it was great...I also ordered my tee<br />shirt...I hope you are able to dry out quickly..<br />is there any way to vent the area to allow for a better air flow? Keep those pics coming..<br />Good luck out there and STAY SAFE..<br /><br />Joe Springfield VA USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-8945377008140525492010-06-05T10:07:21.503-07:002010-06-05T10:07:21.503-07:00hi abby i missed the 2020 show i don't have a ...hi abby i missed the 2020 show i don't have a vcr, i would like to get a hoody from your site but i don't have a credit card i'm still trying to get myself out of debt from my first card. when it's payed then they will reactivate the card, i will ask a friend if they will let me use there card. i wish i was there to help you, i would do all your dirty work for you just so you could relax a bit. i would like to chat with you on messenger some time. i have a hard time at work because you ae on my mind a lot, my boss keeps asking me what's wrong but i don't want to tell him. if something was to happen to you i wouldn't be able live with my self. you are the only friend i realy have, i wish you were my friend to. if i could ABBY i would give you the world. well talk to you later ok <br /><br />godspeed ABBYoutlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625905981215022742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-52581557057079261392010-06-05T09:43:36.819-07:002010-06-05T09:43:36.819-07:00Hi Abby,
You are an amazing young woman. I feel th...Hi Abby,<br />You are an amazing young woman. I feel that you are an intelligent, thoughtful, brave, strong and most importantly a Christian. All these qualities will certainly get you through this journey.<br />I grew up in TO near CLU and I used to sail a lot from CIYC, Oxnard, CA to the islands.<br />I was also young at age 14-18 when I went sailing (not alone though, but with a 15-19 yr old). So your journey has greatly intrigued me.<br />I appreciate learning about your boat and equipment. I am amazed at how things have changed since the 1970's. You are a very fortunate to have this new technology available to you.<br />I am wishing you the best and I hope this journey of a lifetime will be remembered with the fondest of memories. Definitely a good story to tell your children and grandchildren!<br />Take care,<br />Carolyn from MichiganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-73800496190752806042010-06-05T09:34:00.935-07:002010-06-05T09:34:00.935-07:00Blessings, Abby! So glad you are safe. My friend ...Blessings, Abby! So glad you are safe. My friend and I check on your progress at least once a day and continue to pray all is well.<br /><br />[Re: someone's Prince Edward Island question--there IS one in the North Atlantic, but I zoomed in on one of those smal-l-l-l white dots near Abby and it is also named PEI.]<br /><br />Blessings, Abby!!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172879228815451170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-57684737765414523122010-06-05T07:58:04.436-07:002010-06-05T07:58:04.436-07:00You are such an amazing and brave girl, Abby! Even...You are such an amazing and brave girl, Abby! Even if I'm not your parent, I'm so extemely proud of you! You have a dream, you have a goal and you are realizing it. Many kids your age might become (or have become) couch potatoes, gone the wrong way (drugs/alcohol) and here we have in you a young lady who is healthy, strong, pursuing a life-long dream and reaching for that goal. <br /><br />I am certain your parents are extremely proud of you and good for them to allowing you to do this trip. Just think on how you and your parents will feel once you have entered the finishing stretch.<br /><br />Go you girl!!!<br /><br />I'm watching your blog each day and envisioning what you are going through - not many people can do this - you are so brave.<br />Keep your spirits up and God Bless!!<br />MariettaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-62638649838754824922010-06-05T07:53:12.973-07:002010-06-05T07:53:12.973-07:00I see you're making great time, keep it going!...I see you're making great time, keep it going!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16722356070279859686noreply@blogger.com