tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post7973176350229650850..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: A Blog From DadAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-77963176762844637252010-06-20T12:27:30.764-07:002010-06-20T12:27:30.764-07:00Very good post. I read it with interest. I will bo...Very good post. I read it with interest. I will bookmark your blogincredible pictureshttp://potos.net46.net/incredible-picturesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-46022446345809708722010-03-02T10:54:50.903-08:002010-03-02T10:54:50.903-08:00Seh-Weet post, fantastically written and the only ...Seh-Weet post, fantastically written and the only English mistake is basically unnoticeable - :P Kiddin', if only i could write like M.Dad.<br />Good luck AAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-36165388451267915132010-03-02T09:05:57.099-08:002010-03-02T09:05:57.099-08:00Jack and I (Karen) were very excited to hear about...Jack and I (Karen) were very excited to hear about Abby’s solo around the world trip. We met you and your wife while living on Horner’s Corner (our boat) in Marina del Rey. Our adventures on Horner’s Corner took us down to and through the Panama Canal and eventually up to Annapolis MD. Wendy and Patrick recently stayed with us here in Florida. They updated us about your family and Abby and Zac’s solo adventures. We will be tracking Abby and keeping her in our prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-63231037706733040342010-02-17T10:53:08.460-08:002010-02-17T10:53:08.460-08:00Abby, My family is keeping track of you and Jessic...Abby, My family is keeping track of you and Jessica, Jessicas kind words to you were inspiring, have you contacted her? That would be pretty cool, ocean pen pals you could share your experiences at sea. We are praying for you! Memories are a lifetime!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-45524507948258553942010-02-14T03:13:52.058-08:002010-02-14T03:13:52.058-08:00wow. i felt the pride just reading your words. god...wow. i felt the pride just reading your words. godspeed to you and you children.<br />gthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932058470180797438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-37914565819007812432010-02-13T02:43:13.620-08:002010-02-13T02:43:13.620-08:00Could you please post Wild Eyes Long and Lat coori...Could you please post Wild Eyes Long and Lat cooridnates to be able to track progress, miles covered and anticipate weather conditions. The blogs are great as are the well wishes but I like you take sailing to whole new level and am really interested in the technical side. I have Wild Eyes ship registration but apparently she is not reporting in to sailwx/info to be able to track her there (why?). Thanks - Lewis MillerLewis Millerhttp://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=742838235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-88015335807172354462010-02-11T13:14:37.517-08:002010-02-11T13:14:37.517-08:00One thing missing from your web site and the blog ...One thing missing from your web site and the blog made by Abby's father is the name of the person that holds the record for youngest solo non stop unassisted around the world, the journey that Abbey I gather is on. The holder of the record for youngest Non Stop unassisted is held by Jesse Martin from Australia achieved in 1999 in his boat Lionheart. <br /><br />While Zac Sutherland and Mike Perham did solo navigate around the world they had stops and assistance. As such they cannot be compared to Jesse Martin as the Guiness Book of Records realises.<br /><br />It should be said that Jesse's record of youngest solo non stop unassisted is under serious threat from another Australian Jessica Watson who is nearing South Africa and has the Indian Oceon to cross before returning to Sydney, having already crossed the Pacific and rounded Cape Horn. At the speed she is doing it in she will clearly set a new speed record for anyone.<br /><br />Anyhow good luck Abby and I hope you now have a sound operating boat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-36488064578949611172010-02-10T23:26:58.922-08:002010-02-10T23:26:58.922-08:00just stumbled across this site after loooking at a...just stumbled across this site after loooking at around the world sailors. what is it with people always trying to break records, i just dont get it all this one up manship all the time. who cares. if you want to sail around the world good luck to you but why do you have to be the youngest , fastest whatever. just do it quietly and enjoy it. i really admire people who use minimum resources of this planet, dont make a huge hoo ha over what they are doing and have small egos. As fo bringing god into it... if there was one, why would it be interested in some self interested people who are only concerned with there own selfish actions which has no benefit for humanity or more importantly the planet. you can do anything on this planet if you have enough money to throw at it but that is no achievment or anything to be proud of. research how the polynesians navigated and voyaged up to 3000 years ago without all this waste of resource and technology that we are so proud of. to my way of thinking that is something to admire, we have severly lost our way in my opinion .This probaly wont get air space but thats ok cheers simon fom australiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-81165737905970658692010-02-10T22:24:13.790-08:002010-02-10T22:24:13.790-08:00Abby,
With all the squid around, I thought you wou...Abby,<br />With all the squid around, I thought you would have bought a book about 100 ways to cook squid, although when you're at sea alone, they become your friends.<br />There's been a lot of talk about sea level rising, could you mark the sea level on your boat and report to us if it rises?<br />Leonie from down underAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-50592044328570199462010-02-10T22:07:56.334-08:002010-02-10T22:07:56.334-08:00this reminds me of the book, dove, by robin lee gr...this reminds me of the book, dove, by robin lee graham. safe travels and enjoy your adventure and journey!Reubenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582848267009632511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-31780338721670481742010-02-10T21:30:42.890-08:002010-02-10T21:30:42.890-08:00MJ from Brisbane
@Saltfish550 - LOL!! I agree - &q...MJ from Brisbane<br />@Saltfish550 - LOL!! I agree - "Stop it boys or you will both be sent to your room!!"<br />Flyalong Abby - hope all is going well.MJ from Brisbanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-55495099952421159832010-02-10T20:46:53.932-08:002010-02-10T20:46:53.932-08:00Thank you Lawrence, for sharing this with all us. ...Thank you Lawrence, for sharing this with all us. My family prays are with Abby and all you her family.<br /><br />OctavioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-8649026081515929652010-02-10T20:15:14.116-08:002010-02-10T20:15:14.116-08:00Joe Knee the Po Knee,
U havv a whey wheth wurds. ...Joe Knee the Po Knee,<br /><br />U havv a whey wheth wurds. :-)<br />Keep up the blogging. It's always great to hear from you. And keep up them dodgers, Jony.<br /> <br />From Seattle, WA, USA<br />SaltyDogSaltyDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172364245254246073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-1159320024205248992010-02-10T16:28:23.628-08:002010-02-10T16:28:23.628-08:00Abby, just flew back here to Wisconsin from Los An...Abby, just flew back here to Wisconsin from Los Angeles and as our plane went out over the ocean I saw Marina Del Rey and could not help thinking that your awesome voyage began there just days earlier. Good luck and enjoy every minute of your adventure!<br /><br />"Dad" Beadles<br />The Beadles Family<br />WisconsinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-54819347483249757802010-02-10T16:27:05.404-08:002010-02-10T16:27:05.404-08:00Touching and well written, thoughtful posting. Lau...Touching and well written, thoughtful posting. Laurence you and your wife are wonderful parents and your children are amazing and also lucky to have you and your guidance. We are not here to contain our children but to help them learn to fly.<br />-a fellow sailora mom and a sailor....noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-29501386823534926222010-02-10T15:56:56.831-08:002010-02-10T15:56:56.831-08:00Abby, smooth sailing, I'm the guy that bought ...Abby, smooth sailing, I'm the guy that bought your oranges, apples, and stuff in Cabo.<br /><br />I will be following your progress.<br /><br />Jim HarrisJim Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313906025120673518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-83255363110733761262010-02-10T15:11:36.867-08:002010-02-10T15:11:36.867-08:00I really envy Abby and her whole family for that m...I really envy Abby and her whole family for that matter. Love the way you all root for each other and are a big part of each others lives. I wish I could start over from scratch and strive for more. Anyway I check the blog every day and I am very proud of this young girl and all of you actually. Nice to see people living out their dreams and sharing it with the rest of us.<br /><br />AnthonyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-38154688724473547932010-02-10T14:11:49.378-08:002010-02-10T14:11:49.378-08:00Hi Absy,
Jess blog comments are still disabled.
I ...Hi Absy,<br />Jess blog comments are still disabled.<br />I hope they can sort out them computer buggies. Squash them one by one, because Jess must feel pretty lonely by now.<br />keep up them dodgers,<br />Jony the PonyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-83327144494179586952010-02-10T13:29:46.626-08:002010-02-10T13:29:46.626-08:00go abby
dad sunderland, your blog was eloquent, so...go abby<br />dad sunderland, your blog was eloquent, so informative, thank you thank you.<br />have you slept much in the last 3 years? lol<br />@ Brain and @ anonymous... STOP IT,ok?<br />@Jony the PONY...you are a riddle wrapped in an enigma! please tell us about yourself ok? you are such a trip!<br /><br />again, dad sunderland, you are truly a blog-master!<br />GO ABBY GO<br /><br />Lenny Pittsburgh PA.sunfish550https://www.blogger.com/profile/05429547528347765251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-57133034088670997162010-02-10T13:17:31.644-08:002010-02-10T13:17:31.644-08:00wow just stumbled upon this blog and wow it's ...wow just stumbled upon this blog and wow it's so inspiring, keep going abby. Were all rooting for youNanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422650004460237437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-74835966389269642202010-02-10T11:03:42.237-08:002010-02-10T11:03:42.237-08:00Hey there, So i found this blog and just read a fe...Hey there, So i found this blog and just read a few entrys, and i think what youre doing is INCREDIBLE.<br /><br />My name is also Abby.<br />I'm also 16.<br />And my family owns a 34 foot columbia.<br /><br />I dont think i'd ever have what it takes to circumnavigate the world in a sailboat, but i think what you're doing is incredible. I can't even imagine being able to do such a thing ... I've always wanted to do something incredible with my life and i think at 16 everyone is looking for a chance to get out there and find something aww inspiring in the world. I just wanted to commend you on going out and living your life and doing this. i know from first hand experience that sailing a boat with two people is hard enough, doing it yourself, amazes me. I wish you all the luck on your journey from one sailing Abby to another. <br />sorry if i said incredible too much, but i couldn't think of another word. =]Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540787955053114859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-56458032060102682932010-02-10T11:02:54.252-08:002010-02-10T11:02:54.252-08:00Thank you so much Laurence for your very personal ...Thank you so much Laurence for your very personal perspective. I was extremely moved by your words. <br /><br />I, too felt that the Cabo stop was timely for sorting out issues with Wild Eyes. I'm thrilled to hear that Abby is on her way. It must have been very emotional as the helicopter turned to return to Cabo. But at last glance, she and Wild Eyes had found their stride....<br /><br />Melanie in TorranceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-41988882870473966112010-02-10T10:36:11.648-08:002010-02-10T10:36:11.648-08:00To Abby, Zac, & family: I'm a Bible transl...To Abby, Zac, & family: I'm a Bible translator back from islands of Asia. We raised 3 boys on God and Adventure: solid center and radical radius. Sounds like you appreciate our Maker too, and raise kids with big horizons. Great. Praying as I track Abby and Jess on their journeys. Teaching Linguistics at Biola U in La Mirada.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-79417164428492438462010-02-10T10:15:15.325-08:002010-02-10T10:15:15.325-08:00Do you think it is irresponsible as a parent to al...Do you think it is irresponsible as a parent to allow and encourage a child to undertake such a dangerous journey?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-70103757617508560472010-02-10T10:05:57.797-08:002010-02-10T10:05:57.797-08:00Bonjour Abby & Team,with your permission:
@G...Bonjour Abby & Team,with your permission:<br /><br /><br />@Grant Fjermedal,<br /><br />Change is part of life, even more so in an ongoing project.<br /><br />Jessica Watson's team is managing well towards her new home.<br />None of her older posts and associated comments are lost.<br />If you want to you can still re-read those in their entirety at her previous address:<br /><br />http://youngestround.blogspot.com/<br /><br /><br />Farewellhphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879296389045279539noreply@blogger.com