tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post6866121167119775169..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: Respite in Fort PierceAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-11457573900815192482009-12-11T17:14:29.675-08:002009-12-11T17:14:29.675-08:00Dear Abby,
You go for it! You are an example of ex...Dear Abby,<br />You go for it! You are an example of excellence.<br />I was 16 once and I see your ability and courage.<br />With the current world climate you can show/share an example for the rest of us.<br />We can excel in our endeavors with a positive conce<br />ntrated effort to achieve new goals and higher expectaions.<br /><br />Thanks for being a Model for my children!<br />Steve Nazelrod<br />"Sailor Stranded in the Desert"<br /><br />ps: if they are named "Anon" , don't listen.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14167208259548676112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-22083769591879682682009-12-03T21:25:43.591-08:002009-12-03T21:25:43.591-08:00You might wabt to check http://abbysunderland.com/...You might wabt to check http://abbysunderland.com/ <br /><br />Either you site has been hacked or there are simply some bad errors there...ie; you boat is called 'evil eyes' and there is a line drawing of a displacement long keel yacht that is definitelt not an open 40!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-73502408461152287622009-11-21T07:24:11.043-08:002009-11-21T07:24:11.043-08:00The lack of communication would seem to indicate a...The lack of communication would seem to indicate a problem of some sort. <br /><br />A problem shared.....<br /><br />Good luck.Sarnianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548291029050022717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-36523349018057343722009-11-20T20:51:37.764-08:002009-11-20T20:51:37.764-08:00We are seating on pins and neddles. What is up? ...We are seating on pins and neddles. What is up? Looking forward to your updates.<br />--Tim Fuller<br />Taylor, TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-47385788711370872502009-11-19T22:28:38.963-08:002009-11-19T22:28:38.963-08:00If delays cause you to get uncomfortably close to ...If delays cause you to get uncomfortably close to the Cape Horn weather window, don't hesitate to put off your start for a year. <br /><br />And if between now and then, your interest focuses elsewhere, don't be afraid to head off in a new direction, even if it has nothing to do with boats and the ocean. <br /><br />- Grant Fjermedal, SeattleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-50476941107606133492009-11-19T13:05:08.615-08:002009-11-19T13:05:08.615-08:00Where are the Sunderlands and where is Wild Eyes? ...Where are the Sunderlands and where is Wild Eyes? Any news to post?<br /><br />All the best,<br />RKRKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892525648426935302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-44385644551057847202009-11-18T23:49:31.634-08:002009-11-18T23:49:31.634-08:00Good Luck Abby!!
As a marketing consultant, here ...Good Luck Abby!!<br /><br />As a marketing consultant, here is a hint - you really need to keep your blog updated more regularly if you want to build a following. Your comments log should be measuring in the hundreds, given the publicity surrounding Zac's world class achievement, and now the solo around attempt by Jessica Watson in "Ella's Pink Lady". Those following here are your real supporters.<br /><br />A 10 day gap will allow supporters to become bored; it already seems as if you have little or no interest in keeping your fan base updated.<br /><br />Have you arrived in Ft Lauderdale yet?<br />Has "Wild Eyes" been trans-shipped?<br />What other preparations are in hand?<br /><br />Your fans want to know!!!!!Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-8347150771546509502009-11-17T10:43:54.093-08:002009-11-17T10:43:54.093-08:00Abby beginng to wonder if "Wild Eyes" ma...Abby beginng to wonder if "Wild Eyes" made it to Fort Lauderdale must have taken the long passage Hope all is well Best Wishes !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-70394054007516503002009-11-17T08:48:19.571-08:002009-11-17T08:48:19.571-08:00What's next? Is the boat on it's way to th...What's next? Is the boat on it's way to the west coast yet? <br />Sally<br />Annapolis, MD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-37874246471743800392009-11-16T10:04:22.578-08:002009-11-16T10:04:22.578-08:00ABBY-
I love the sibling sailing rivalry.
Kodiak M...ABBY-<br />I love the sibling sailing rivalry.<br />Kodiak MikeKodiak Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-72668314620352110172009-11-15T20:38:32.959-08:002009-11-15T20:38:32.959-08:00@Bryan Fugett--thanks so much for your report that...@Bryan Fugett--thanks so much for your report that Abby has found herself a sturdy boat, and that she is determined (the look in her "Eyes"--awesome)! How great that you got to meet her and Laurence (and Zac too?). We all really appreciated getting an outsider's reassurance that our Abby and Wild Eyes are up to the task. <br /><br />ABBY--How are things going? When do you put Wild Eyes on the boat for the trip west?? Please get rest and take care of yourself!!!<br />--Sue McGah<br />Laguna Niguel, CASue McGahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006131217454036609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-14580042259313595082009-11-13T20:16:20.288-08:002009-11-13T20:16:20.288-08:00Zac sounds 100% normal, and is clearly showing you...Zac sounds 100% normal, and is clearly showing you the ways of the world - when you circumnavigate it solo!!!<br /><br />Tray M.Tray (The Expert)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08282218633313037574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-27527350949141575902009-11-13T15:18:04.766-08:002009-11-13T15:18:04.766-08:00Just signed on Abby to wish you all the best. I fo...Just signed on Abby to wish you all the best. I followed Zac from the beginning of his adventure and I think I will tag along with you too!<br /><br />Blessings!<br />Anita<br />Captain SV "Wombat"<br />Waterloo, NYAnitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457329252254252967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-54870122640745259682009-11-13T13:04:28.320-08:002009-11-13T13:04:28.320-08:00Re Bryan Fugett comment:
2-Abby herself- after lo...Re Bryan Fugett comment:<br /><br />2-Abby herself- after looking things over and talking with Abby and her Dad, the one thing that makes me sure of her success,,, The look in her Eyes!<br /><br />Would they be....Wild Eyes !! ?Richard in Marylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06211366877478566439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-18794857889171117182009-11-12T17:39:19.637-08:002009-11-12T17:39:19.637-08:00Just met with Abby and her Dad, she is in need of ...Just met with Abby and her Dad, she is in need of a Navigation Computer and had asked me to stop by Wild Eyes to have a look. I looked things over and came to a few conclusions. <br />1-She has found herself a sturdy boat that has great lines and looks ready and willing.<br />2-Abby herself- after looking things over and talking with Abby and her Dad, the one thing that makes me sure of her success,,, The look in her Eyes!Bryan Fugettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-68530550405647673592009-11-12T10:56:16.904-08:002009-11-12T10:56:16.904-08:00I'm enjoying hearing about the trip thus far,...I'm enjoying hearing about the trip thus far, and am enjoying your writing style. These days will be great to recall once your making your own wakes. Who knows, you too may decide to use your socks for a chore in a pinch! Ha ha too funny!<br />Melanie in TorranceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-13886199832302115472009-11-12T05:46:25.125-08:002009-11-12T05:46:25.125-08:00Wanted to add to all the well wishes and prayers, ...Wanted to add to all the well wishes and prayers, I can't even imagine what you must be feeling. Are you still good with this boat? It seems a bit spartan. Safe Journey, we'll be following along.Harold Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18287386827139349178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-10342091012063820502009-11-11T20:39:42.725-08:002009-11-11T20:39:42.725-08:00I'm so glad that you two are getting along... ...I'm so glad that you two are getting along... :D haha! we miss you over here! MT does NOT feel the same anymore... :)<br /><br /><br />Good luck!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884288753285233976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-33159981055115511332009-11-11T03:30:39.945-08:002009-11-11T03:30:39.945-08:00HOW exciting!! i was gonna read up on your bro za...HOW exciting!! i was gonna read up on your bro zac and his trip online.. NOW i find you are just taking off with his help to do an even greater challenge!! no land?? WOW!! i will be reading all you can get written here!! much much love to you and your incredible family!! renee in tenneseeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-74922196085416242482009-11-10T20:10:15.294-08:002009-11-10T20:10:15.294-08:00How is the cockpit with the open poop deck in blue...How is the cockpit with the open poop deck in blue water?<br />Zac's opinion would be interesting, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-82797876604097310462009-11-10T16:36:10.058-08:002009-11-10T16:36:10.058-08:00Abby, I loved the picture with you and your "...Abby, I loved the picture with you and your "friend". Poor thing looked pretty bedraggled. Yes, sailing against the Gulf current is no fun! I'm sure Zak is enjoying teasing you as only a big brother can! It's great you have this opportunity to sail with him and pick up some pointers - although washing a cup with a dirty sock may not be one you want to add to your book. Hahaha Great to hear that things are going well though. Keep us all posted on the progress.<br />Sally<br />Annapolis, MDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-89863669723179839612009-11-10T13:14:35.958-08:002009-11-10T13:14:35.958-08:00I was out there on the same water doing a catamara...I was out there on the same water doing a catamaran delivery. Pretty lumpy. The owners said it was a great test of themselves and their new boat. I must tell them you found the same conditions and said the same things.<br /><br />Thanks for writing with such enthusiasm.Norm Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827590318910793811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-3288960249710339792009-11-10T09:06:26.179-08:002009-11-10T09:06:26.179-08:00Hi Kathy,
Thanks for the prayers. We are pulling ...Hi Kathy,<br />Thanks for the prayers. We are pulling out this afternoon about 1:00. We will be in Fort Lauderdale for a few days before loading up Wild Eyes and flying home.<br />:) AbbyAbby Sunderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-21771261384960354122009-11-10T08:47:46.431-08:002009-11-10T08:47:46.431-08:00Im sooo excited for you Abby, sounds like a wonder...Im sooo excited for you Abby, sounds like a wonderful adventure!! I will be praying for you! How long are you in Ft pierce for? Is there any way I could bring my 2 girls to meet you and your family while you are in Ft Pierce? (we live in Boca Raton, south of there). Have a wonderful, safe journey and journal, journal, journal, journal!!! Kathysix33@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-52849820048783450092009-11-10T08:22:52.196-08:002009-11-10T08:22:52.196-08:00Sounds like a good test for you and the boat. Soun...Sounds like a good test for you and the boat. Sounds very uncomforable though. I hope that the last leg goes easier. <br /> When I was in Hawaii I used to watch the transpac boats leave for the return trip to the mainland and there were never any happy faces on the crew. Driving a downwind sled hard to windward in open ocean is no fun at all. When I came back home in my 29 ft. sloop I found out why those guys had those long faces.<br /> Be safe.<br /><br />RustyRustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166750030142659001noreply@blogger.com