tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post4427724368230557938..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: Abby Arrives in La ReunionAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-9594345757041084802010-07-29T11:09:15.237-07:002010-07-29T11:09:15.237-07:00"Twenty years from now you will be more disap..."Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowline. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sales. Explore. Dream. Discover." <br /><br />-Mark Twain <br /><br />GOOD LUCK AND WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK, FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-43378749940585536112010-07-05T00:08:37.738-07:002010-07-05T00:08:37.738-07:00Nice article. ThanksNice article. Thankssewa mobilhttp://griyamobilkita.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-52821379379500623392010-07-03T08:54:59.858-07:002010-07-03T08:54:59.858-07:00Happy 4th Sunderland Family. So many things to be ...Happy 4th Sunderland Family. So many things to be thankful for and everyone knows where Abby would have preferred to be had the knockdown not have happened..but God brought her safely back home and in time to welcome a new brother..and thats pretty cool too..Maybe someday he will circumnavigate with you Abby!!.. I heard this yesterday and think you would aoppreciate it so heres the link. Happy 4th!! Be Blessed!!<br /><br />http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/family-talk/listen/americas-birthday-the-real-story-119388.html<br /><br /><br />Happy you're safe and home!!<br /><br /><br />Gary and Jan<br />Savannah,Gatrentgshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490025531675682580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-17620832385049802822010-07-03T07:02:04.257-07:002010-07-03T07:02:04.257-07:00Abby,I hope you had a wonderful reunion with your ...Abby,I hope you had a wonderful reunion with your family. Family is one of the most prescious things God gave us.Seems like you have a great family.Enjoy your time,and enjoy your baby brother.God Bless you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-22053105758818605462010-07-03T02:34:16.651-07:002010-07-03T02:34:16.651-07:00Hi Abby!! First of all, excuse me for eventual mis...Hi Abby!! First of all, excuse me for eventual misspellings, but I am Italian and young (17)...congratulations for your voyage!! I am very happy that you tried to circumnavigate the world, as it is your dream, and before you I had never seen someone who tried to realize his dreams with your courage. Great! I think you will do it again... as soon as possible :) Best wishes! But the best news is surely that you are at home and, first of all, there is a new baby boy. Wow! Hurrà for Paul!!<br /><br />Thank you very much, as following you in your adventure, I have understood that people can realize their dreams.<br />Congratulations to your brother Zac too, for his voyage last year!<br /><br />Take care.Matteo Caldonazzonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-31090700378469288772010-07-02T23:42:59.238-07:002010-07-02T23:42:59.238-07:00here is a link to Sean's story. p.s. i don&#...here is a link to Sean's story. p.s. i don't know Sean pps Your Awesome Abby!! Feel sorry for the haters cause they just don't get it... http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/abbys-storm---storm-that-halts-solo-global-circumnavigation-sends-surf-around-the-world_44815/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-78144766876677882322010-07-02T22:40:43.184-07:002010-07-02T22:40:43.184-07:0006-30-10 @ 04:03
Hi Abby,
WELCOME HOME, I’m really...06-30-10 @ 04:03<br />Hi Abby,<br />WELCOME HOME, I’m really glad that all your traveling is behind you now, and that you are safe at home.<br />I read some news articles in regards to the homecoming and the meeting with the media. I was very proud of you and the way you handled yourself, but thoroughly disgusted with some of the comments that followed. I pray that these comments will be ignored by you and your family. I do hope that someday you will write a book and that if you so desire, you will sail around the world. I admire your spirit and attitude, so keep your chin up and don’t let the naysayers bother you.<br />Loads of love and hugs, and remember God is always with you. <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-21758575479534759032010-07-02T22:38:36.315-07:002010-07-02T22:38:36.315-07:00I am so happy to know that you are back, safe and ...I am so happy to know that you are back, safe and sound, with your family. You are an amazing young woman Abby, with an equally amazing family. It was great fun following your voyage, and my family looks forward to following whatever adventure calls you next.<br /><br />May God continue to bless and keep you in all that you do Abby!queen bee tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02316301053931815448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-28267827577294377762010-07-02T19:26:03.465-07:002010-07-02T19:26:03.465-07:00Hi Abby, congrats on making it home safe and a gre...Hi Abby, congrats on making it home safe and a great accomplishment nonetheless. We researched your storm on Surflne.com and did a nice article about how it circled the globe and sent surf to many areas around the world. Of course we named it Abby's Storm. You may find it very interesting to check out of you haven't already. hope all is well. Sean...Sean Collinshttp://www.surfline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-13624259109062802292010-07-02T17:22:03.537-07:002010-07-02T17:22:03.537-07:00Good to know you are back with your family again a...Good to know you are back with your family again abby. Hope you sail again sometime soon. Mahalo<br /> - Douglas, Honolulu, HiDouglasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-81403938540659490272010-07-02T16:16:43.265-07:002010-07-02T16:16:43.265-07:00What a wonderful young Woman. I would love to have...What a wonderful young Woman. I would love to have a Daughter like you. Hope you get your boat back or a new one soon. Maybe Sr Richard Branson will sponsor you. You can bet he's watching for your next adventure.<br /><br />Walt MintonWalter Mintonhttp://walterminton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-9387624108901286912010-07-02T13:58:21.170-07:002010-07-02T13:58:21.170-07:00Welcome Home Abby. You looked great and carried yo...Welcome Home Abby. You looked great and carried yourself well on 'Today'. I thought it was odd how Merideth didn't ask Zac anything about his trip around..but..Proud of you and Thankful to the Lord for your swift rescue..Be Blessed Abby and rest up!! Congrats on the new brother!!trentgshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490025531675682580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-67572637765226980512010-07-02T11:29:09.503-07:002010-07-02T11:29:09.503-07:00You are absolutely amazing Abby! You have a wonde...You are absolutely amazing Abby! You have a wonderful family and many fans who enjoyed following your progress. When I heard on the TV news that you were "lost at sea" I was shocked and in disbelief. Then I went on the net to try and get more info and wikipedia showed that when you were born and that you died June 10, 2010. I was sick with grief, but after reading more articles on other pages, I quickly discovered that you were not dead, but rather just missing and that beacons were set off etc. <br /><br />I was thrilled when they finally flew over and saw that you were OK, but it has been very dissapointing to see the press coverage after your rescue and the attacks on your parents.<br /><br />Anyway, welcome home and best of luck to you in the future!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-78327568831252381312010-07-02T11:02:44.913-07:002010-07-02T11:02:44.913-07:00Dear Captain Abigail Sunderland,
I hope you have...Dear Captain Abigail Sunderland,<br /> I hope you have a wonderfully blessed 4th of July!<br />KLU ☺Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-1358769393215587302010-07-01T23:17:52.650-07:002010-07-01T23:17:52.650-07:00You and your whole family is an inspiration, but o...You and your whole family is an inspiration, but only to those who recognize the bravery it has taken to raise kids the way your parents have done. I read an article on NBC about paying the rescue bill and was dismayed at the knee jerk reaction that article elicited from people, just as it was intended. Abby- keep on keeping on, same for your family! I'll look for a way to donate on your website next.<br /><br />JR<br />SeattleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-36964777870248784462010-07-01T13:44:18.991-07:002010-07-01T13:44:18.991-07:00Dear Captain Abby,
I too wish I could join Team A...Dear Captain Abby,<br /> I too wish I could join Team Abby! Is that possible? I'd do anything! From scraping barnacles off the hull, scrubbing the decks, galley and head, to cooking and laundry and anything else to make your life easy Capt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-42038398207881160622010-07-01T09:15:44.691-07:002010-07-01T09:15:44.691-07:00Totally Awesome Sailor Abby so glad you back home ...Totally Awesome Sailor Abby so glad you back home chilling with family & friends <br />imagine its taking awhile to catch up on your sleep get over jet lag after such a long flight home !Looking forward to update ; Best Wishes !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-66304793199298658222010-07-01T06:57:34.790-07:002010-07-01T06:57:34.790-07:00Thank God
blessings
SahajaThank God<br />blessings<br />SahajaSahaja Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830745465981188413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-58117113065162415812010-07-01T05:29:36.431-07:002010-07-01T05:29:36.431-07:00Welcome home Abbey!! Congratulations on your achie...Welcome home Abbey!! Congratulations on your achievments so far in your young life. @Laurence and Marriane: Congratulations on the arrival of little Paul! God only knows how high his sights will be set. Somehow or other I think it will have something to do with the high seas. LOL!! Good luck to all the Sunderlands and may God watch over all of you. Keep on Keepin' on Abbey. With love to all of you from Down Under.Cobraroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17447602248802525422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-16707342420991248272010-06-30T19:30:28.688-07:002010-06-30T19:30:28.688-07:00Abby.
Here on the East Coast we saw only cl...Abby.<br /> Here on the East Coast we saw only clips of the Press Conference in Marina Del Rey. All who heard your words and sensed your hurt over ignorant comments made about you and your family should inspire a higher level in those who have offended. I hope that I was mistaken in sensing your voice as tunneled under your resolve? The hurt in your voice was obvious. This would be ultimately disapointing as you started out fully in belief that life would add wind and course to your sails. IT DID AND STILL DOES. Yet you will falter and regret not documenting your voyage in surrender to anti-social elements that lurk about life dragging anchor infinitum. Abby, those were the voice of unfulfilled life and we hope they will heal somehow. Your family voice of northern seafarers surely perplexed some landlubbers, yet those who offended fit only on a pinhead of reality. As an ex- Navy sailor I say your book must appear and if trustworthy avenues exist for a DOCUMENTARY you > > > must go forward with it. Cringe away, and you will have allowed only shadows to intimidate. Female pioneers have appeared throughout history and haven't turned back. Would Judy Resnik and Christa McAuliffe say you should abandon what you started ? In the near future, many young females will pioneer heretofore untried adventures at ever tender ages. You will write your book and present yourself on video document as an inspiration to the young female of mankinds future and you won't let limited understanding interfere. You must complete what you started and still be among the contemporary female milieu. You have the MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE 2010. One girl. One Voyage. In 2026, your newbro Paul becoming your age can say that Abby did all that was right for her times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-53667115494606522182010-06-30T18:43:10.110-07:002010-06-30T18:43:10.110-07:00Abby, I'm not a sailor, but I think that what ...Abby, I'm not a sailor, but I think that what you WERE able to accomplish is outstanding. I'm glad that you are safe and sound and back at home with your family.<br /><br />Best wishes!Skippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04727763132226420314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-59581582059398061332010-06-30T18:11:38.394-07:002010-06-30T18:11:38.394-07:00Abby:
GO GIRL GO!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome home.
Sir I...Abby:<br />GO GIRL GO!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Welcome home. <br /><br />Sir Isaac Newton said two things I would like to pass on to you. "If I have been able to see further than others, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants." Please thank your parents, they are your giants. “I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.” Never forget that there is a greatness around us that is waiting to be discovered, do not give up on your dream. <br /><br />Abby, I would like to apologize for the group for the vulgar comments that some find it neccesary to post. I would also like to apologize for the group for the comments about your intentions and the unneccesary comments regarding your family and thier intentions. Please remeber that these are small people that can only grow by feasting on the misery and misfortunes of the world. These little ones do not know any better and they have no real idea of what they are saying or the possible effect that thier words will have on people. Just ignore them and try very hard not to be like them in word or deed. <br /><br />Please take time now to write down your feelings, thoughts, secrets, and dreads; also include a time line of sorts. As you start to write your book you will find that memory fades, images grow dim, days run together, and details disappear. These can generally be restored with some prompting. This prompt does not have to be fancy with great grammer and school book spelling, it is just a memory jogger for you. <br /><br />Abby, most of all, just continue to be Abby, do what you do best. Your parents, and family, have given you a great base and a wonderful internal compass. Just build on what you have started. You are a young lady, full of the hopes and dreams of all of us out here that are pulling for you. Do not listen to the narrow minded amoung us, for as "Desiderata" states, "Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit."<br /><br />Please also say a little prayer for Wild Eyes, she protected you to the end. Wild Eyes understands why you had to leave and she wishes that the trip had continued but it was not meant to be. <br /><br />Abby, you showed us old timers (I am 59) what today's youth can do if we, old timers, will train them, give the tools, and then allow them to proceed. You are a counter weigth to the dismal news that I see on the street everyday and on the TV every night. This is the true gift to the world. <br /><br />I look forward to your blogs, I await your book, and I will follow you on your next adventure. <br /><br />Again, from Desiderata, "You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be and whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul." <br /><br />GO GIRL GO!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />John R WillisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-17101938291924059252010-06-30T15:02:59.950-07:002010-06-30T15:02:59.950-07:00Hi Abby,
I donated some money to your cause, ...Hi Abby,<br /> I donated some money to your cause, but it came back!? It wasn't much but I wanted to help you out a little. Anyhow, I sent an email to Lucky Kat TV asking what happened and never got a reply back. I wish I could join Team Abby, you rule!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-5161236093882633392010-06-30T14:58:03.583-07:002010-06-30T14:58:03.583-07:00Abby, I just read several comments on MSN after I ...Abby, I just read several comments on MSN after I read your article. I must say people need to get a life. I guess there are those that live and those that criticize others. I remember at 17 my parents would not allow me to join the Army and by the time I was 18 I changed my mind just like my father said I would. Eventually the desire returned and at 19 I joined the Army, not out of spite but for many other reasons. I retired after 21 long years and I have fulfilled that need. A long story short, we are often driven to do things that others do not understand. Ignore them, live your life, learn from what you have done and this will help you prepare for the unexpected the next time out. The Army did expose me to my true passion (deep sea fishing) and not just for sport. I eat what I catch and if I’ve caught enough I release or I just come home. I must say I have fished in more foreign waters than one could ever imagine. As a native Californian I have always had a fascination with the ocean and I am glad I had the opportunity to enjoy it. I have been criticized for both joining the Army and for being a deep sea fisherman that has no trophy’s, go figure. As a father of two daughters I am glad you are safe, Take care and God bless. <br />United States Army RetiredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-940603303635948032010-06-30T13:45:29.748-07:002010-06-30T13:45:29.748-07:00I haven't seen anything on tv about the Abster...I haven't seen anything on tv about the Abster coming home. What's up with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com