tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post7092883251521282141..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: 47 South and 59 Farenheit!Abby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-81787652424764087842010-04-23T15:42:54.571-07:002010-04-23T15:42:54.571-07:00May God hold you in the palm of His hand and may t...May God hold you in the palm of His hand and may the Angels keep your sails full, and I, I will be praying for you. FFSAKE<br />Your faithful friend, fan and follower. <br />Michael (75) from Kingwood, WVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-52143019886160574752010-04-22T05:36:50.591-07:002010-04-22T05:36:50.591-07:00You are doing so well. Hope you start to get the J...You are doing so well. Hope you start to get the Jess following..............Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-713643521078692992010-04-22T00:53:12.872-07:002010-04-22T00:53:12.872-07:00Gidday Abby,
My internet has been down and so hav...Gidday Abby,<br /><br />My internet has been down and so have not been able to follow your progress for a while. You are doing well and if you ask Jessie the time really starts to fly.<br /><br />Good Luck, stay safe,<br /><br />David and Una ........Beaudesert Queensland AustraliaDavid and Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424901874836179982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-77307266496851182902010-04-22T00:08:54.837-07:002010-04-22T00:08:54.837-07:00Here is the truth
Jerry Crosby near Columbus, Ohi...Here is the truth<br /><br />Jerry Crosby near Columbus, Ohio said...I hope it is time for course 090 relative. Last I heard was that pirate activity had been as far south as 300 mile south of the tip of africa, So, it would be best to avoid the area.<br /><br />Now here is the nonsense.<br /><br />May God hold you in the palm of His hand and may the Angels keep your sails full, and I, I will be praying for you.<br />Your faithful friend, fan and follower.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-29203721015588731962010-04-13T15:23:27.963-07:002010-04-13T15:23:27.963-07:00what other books do you have on the boat besides t...what other books do you have on the boat besides the hobbit and school books?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-38550637159859407582010-04-13T09:30:21.582-07:002010-04-13T09:30:21.582-07:00You are so brave. Best of luck. God speed!You are so brave. Best of luck. God speed!Ski Haus, Inchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716096411596449188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-41421478558429994562010-04-11T21:30:46.125-07:002010-04-11T21:30:46.125-07:0004-12-10 @ 00:30
Hi Abby,
Just wanted to say hello...04-12-10 @ 00:30<br />Hi Abby,<br />Just wanted to say hello and drop a little praise your way, (not to much though, have to save some for later…lol…). Looks like your clipping them nm’s off pretty quickly. I figure you’re heading Northeast to get away from some ‘weather’ that’s gathering ahead of you, but there’s no longs or lats markings on your “Where’s Abby” chart, so I can’t correlate between your chart and P/W. Oh, woe is me….lol….I’ll get you when you head due East. I take it for granted, since we haven’t heard otherwise, that things are all running smoothly…yes???…good, lets keep it that way now. Don’t really need for you to be having any problems, although you do a good job on them when you run into one. I would venture to say that your meteorologist did an excellent job of getting you around the Cape when you did, there was some ‘big time action’ there after you went through. <br />Have you had any luck with your boots, how about the hair brush,…how about some fish……..holy moly lady whassamattau…..lol… <br />I do hope you can do something with those boots, you just have to stay on them. <br />Keep up the good work Abby, and stay alert and be cautious, and don’t listen to any rumors, remember, believe half of what you see and none of what you hear….<br />Looking forward to your next blog….not rushing you…just a little hint…<br /> <br />May God hold you in the palm of His hand and may the Angels keep your sails full, and I, I will be praying for 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-70007790011979970472010-04-11T20:14:36.434-07:002010-04-11T20:14:36.434-07:00I hope it is time for course 090 relative. Last I...I hope it is time for course 090 relative. Last I heard was that pirate activity had been as far south as 300 mile south of the tip of africa, So, it would be best to avoid the area.Jerry Crosby near Columbus, Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-41471386957023286732010-04-11T19:53:53.475-07:002010-04-11T19:53:53.475-07:00Hi Abby, Sounds like you're doing good. Sailin...Hi Abby, Sounds like you're doing good. Sailing around the world alone will teach you that you can do anything you want to do. In fact i think you already know that from the small part of the journey you have made up to now. Education is great but there is no degree that will teach you what the journey your on will. Take care. TonyFTonyFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18164379359703146846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-914214338301701992010-04-11T18:40:24.191-07:002010-04-11T18:40:24.191-07:00You seem to be living a dream. Being a sailor is a...You seem to be living a dream. Being a sailor is an honor.The Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18075644950153974778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-86097398210402614952010-04-11T18:11:34.139-07:002010-04-11T18:11:34.139-07:00anon said..
"can change the colour of the te...anon said..<br /><br /><i>"can change the colour of the text or the background its so hard to read the blog"</i><br /><br />This request seems to crop up fairly often throughout the comments. You can take control yourself quite easily. Carefully note as follows:<br /><br />1. INTERNET EXPLORER [ step-by-step :-) ]<br /><br />(a) <br /><br />Look at the top tool bar, where it says FILE | EDIT | VIEW | FAVORITES | <b>TOOLS</b><br /><br />Click TOOLS then inside that at the bottom INTERNET OPTIONS<br /><br />then in the first tab [it should be GENERAL] at the bottom click ACCESSIBILITY<br /><br />in side that FORMATTING. Click the little box where it is "IGNORE COLORS SPECIFIED ON WEBPAGES"<br /><br />Click OK, all the way out.<br /><br />This will remove all colors on all websites [remove back ground colors, remove table border colors etc]. You will have no-frill colorless websites and everywhere, black type on white back ground. Again note. Everywhere you surf. Just uncheck that little box if you do not like it.<br /><br />Depending on your IE version just locate the accessibility button in options. Location should be the same on all versions.<br /><br />(b)<br /><br />Click VIEW then STYLE select NO STYLE. This will remove all colors and all formatting. Meaning the neatly placed text and positions of everything lost. You will achieve black text on white background as required and it may be more useful as you can switch back and forth easily and just for this blog if that is your main concern.<br /><br />2. FIREFOX<br /><br />(a)<br /> <br />As above: TOOLS | OPTIONS then <b>FONTS & COLORS</b>. Under the ADVANCED button click COLORS button. In there uncheck [click the box with the tick mark in it] the "ALLOW PAGES TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN COLORS..."<br /><br />This will remove all colors from the page and retain formatting. Again, black text on white background for every site you visit. If you don't like it go back and click the little box to add the check mark to return to normal.<br /><br />(b)<br /><br />Eaxctly as above VIEW | PAGE STYLE then NO STYLE. And as above this will remove all the colors as well as the formatting.<br /><br />3. RSS FEED.<br /><br />You can read (and be notfied automatically when Abby makes a new blog entry) via the browsers news feed reader. This will display the blog entries without the background color but not the comments (though that side it could configured to do so). Look on your browser tool bar or address bar for a little orange button with white "squiggles" in it that looks like this:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sweda.com/assets/logo-rss-feed.png" rel="nofollow">http://www.sweda.com/assets/logo-rss-feed.png</a><br /><br />Whenever it is orange when you visit a website, it means you can subscribe to that page and the browser will automatically check and notify you when there is new content on the page. In this case new entries on Abby's blog. Again. Not the comments though. You'll get to read only the new entries black on white as you require.<br /><br />4. Quick Cheat :-)<br /><br />Simples easiest (and lamest) if you must.<br /><br />(a)click the mouse in the middle of the page<br />(b)go to the toolbar EDIT then SELECT ALL. <br /><br />voila !<br /><br />Make sure to not click anywhere on the web page, move the mouse to the scroll bar and use that to scroll. Clicking again in or on the webpage will return it to normal [lose focus].<br /><br />Simplest quickest but for that reason obviously less stable. Not exactly effort to re-do it of course.<br /><br />And there you have it. Today's Browser 101 class. Phew. No after all that, <b>I HOPE CAN READ THIS ALL !! :-))</b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-25173724403041447592010-04-11T17:07:58.749-07:002010-04-11T17:07:58.749-07:00Greeting from North Carolina. Just found your blog...Greeting from North Carolina. Just found your blog and website. This is fantastic! Thanks for the updates and continued Happy Sailing!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-29674449348765248052010-04-11T16:39:18.302-07:002010-04-11T16:39:18.302-07:00with warmer weather i agree you need to get the ca...with warmer weather i agree you need to get the cam out and take some pics.. also a tip on fishing... try baiting them in? you know lure them in then BAM hook line and sinker lol idk.. just make sure not to catch a large fish if you do cut the line and make sure to come up with a good fishing story lol..as far as school work and eating you should set goals i mean lets be real it must get really dull out there from time to time so set up times on when to do what... it will keep your mind sharp and from going crazy lol..anywho keeping a eye on where you are at keep it up! more pics more videos <br />Josh.. indiana...usa..Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533319307586560082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-91302012116215129892010-04-11T15:32:10.798-07:002010-04-11T15:32:10.798-07:00When can we see a video????When can we see a video????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-72631088252399190202010-04-11T13:57:41.546-07:002010-04-11T13:57:41.546-07:00can change the colour of the text or the backgroun...can change the colour of the text or the background its so hard to read the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-46153378724372200932010-04-11T13:56:34.023-07:002010-04-11T13:56:34.023-07:00G'day Abby. Thanks for the update. Your are do...G'day Abby. Thanks for the update. Your are doing incredibly well. Nice to see you making a bit more North too - and into some warmer weather for a bit.<br /><br />Jessica Watson has made it back into Australian waters, and may be expected to reach Sydney in about 3-4 weeks. Although she's passed under Cape Leeuwin in WA, there's still still has a lot of sailing to do in the Southern Ocean as she dips down under Tasmania. I guess you'll be passing that way as you head on out into the Tasman Sea, as well.<br /><br />Alessandro Di Benedetto has his little 20' boat back on track for a Cape Horn rounding too, so all is well with our intrepid RTW sailors - you're all doing brilliantly well. <br /><br />Go Abby and safe sailing from North Canterbury, New Zealand.dgrogannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-11520259457374393352010-04-11T12:01:04.441-07:002010-04-11T12:01:04.441-07:00Hi Abby,
It is great to hear from you again! Lov...Hi Abby,<br /><br />It is great to hear from you again! Love your updates! Keep your chin up and know that we are all praying for you!<br /><br />Well wishes from KansasJudynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-9624833291624720502010-04-11T10:54:46.293-07:002010-04-11T10:54:46.293-07:00Hey Abby, tell us your wind direction when you blo...Hey Abby, tell us your wind direction when you blog so we know what's going on out there and how you're sailing. Be safe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-62851314315184255632010-04-11T10:52:18.730-07:002010-04-11T10:52:18.730-07:00Hi Abby, I checked to see if you had blog since fr...Hi Abby, I checked to see if you had blog since friday and you must be busy and have not had a chance to blog. I hope everything is well with you. Have you found your hair brush yet? You have a wonderful day and I will check on you tonight or in the morning. You be careful and know that there are alot of us that worry about you and care very much. Be safe. Gail/VenturaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-30951670127611833732010-04-11T09:24:17.894-07:002010-04-11T09:24:17.894-07:00There's more to life outside the four corners ...There's more to life outside the four corners of a classroom. Experience is the best teacher. School sucks. :(chiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670582215019681111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-49737697882989984162010-04-11T09:08:50.068-07:002010-04-11T09:08:50.068-07:00Abby,
Most people read about history...you're ...Abby,<br />Most people read about history...you're making history! How cool is this :)<br /><br />--Big Wave DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-91256029320545283342010-04-11T02:34:50.276-07:002010-04-11T02:34:50.276-07:00Hi Abby!
You could write about if you give yoursel...Hi Abby!<br />You could write about if you give yourself rewards, like something you eat. Do you have food bags meant for one or two weeks? Are there presents from your family in them? Was there some easter specialty?<br /><br />Do you chat with ship captains over the radio?<br /><br />Jessica writes about this and answers all questions yes. Far away from Australia she experienced that they were very surprised to find a young girl alone out there. Have you experienced that? Close to Australia they will know you and be happy to chat with you.<br /><br />Ben, Swedenbengthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283528888342770861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-77422864720238576552010-04-11T01:32:42.483-07:002010-04-11T01:32:42.483-07:00Having owned a 30' sailboat for six or so year...Having owned a 30' sailboat for six or so years I can tell you that everything that is lost aboard eventually makes its way to the lowest point in the boat. Your hairbrush WILL turn up, sooner or later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-4440624492142213872010-04-10T23:15:03.575-07:002010-04-10T23:15:03.575-07:00Hi Abby~
I check your blog daily just to see how ...Hi Abby~<br /><br />I check your blog daily just to see how you are doing and your adventures out at sea. You are an inspiration to all. Keep up the good work and be safe. <br /><br />Keri in San Clemente, CAKerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01012527948431264594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-70027542035278842522010-04-10T22:57:42.654-07:002010-04-10T22:57:42.654-07:00Hey Abby!
My name is Skye and I'm ten yea...Hey Abby!<br /> My name is Skye and I'm ten years old. My dad met a guy, a friend of yours, and he showed me a few pictures of him working with you while you were in Cabo. My dad told me that his name was Jeff. Ring a bell? <br /> I am inspired by your journey around the world. In fact, I want to do that too (my mom and dad would probably prohibit me from doing that, though)! Instead, I want to go to all 50 states in the U.S.A. Still, that would cost a lot of money.<br /> You have become a big part of my life. I have told all my friends and classmates about how my dad met Jeff, and how he knows you. I am so excited for the day that you complete your long, perilous journey.<br /> Also, I have a question. Do you get really homesick sometimes? If I were you, I would be really sad, and I would be missing my family a lot. i think you are very brave to go on a trip like this!!!<br /> Well, I got to go because it's WAY passed my bedtime. If you get stuck somewhere, and you have nothing to do, can you send me an e-mail? Good luck on your quest!!!<br /><br />Skye 8-)<br />El Dorado Hills, CASkye A.noreply@blogger.com