tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post8930304069119575106..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: Back HomeAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-86277387229961049372009-11-27T16:27:13.785-08:002009-11-27T16:27:13.785-08:00Sounds like SOOO much fun!!!
Good going, Abby!
Tra...Sounds like SOOO much fun!!!<br />Good going, Abby!<br />Tray M.Tray (The Expert)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08282218633313037574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-72241254050169550752009-11-25T01:34:39.984-08:002009-11-25T01:34:39.984-08:00Hi Abby,
Thanks so much for the up-date on your t...Hi Abby,<br /><br />Thanks so much for the up-date on your trip for your solo around the world trip. I'm pleased that you all arrived back safely in Fort Lauderdale and that "Wild Eyes" has proven she can handle the rough weather.<br /><br />I know that there are many people out there who think that 16 year olds shouldn't be out there sailing around by themselves. I personally think that you have had a lot of experience out at sea and your trip around the world is not for the fainthearted. You know what you will be in for and you will have everything on board to be prepared for WHATEVER COMES YOUR WAY. You also have a brother who has many words of wisdom to share with you and I'm sure you will have a great team back home who will be in touch with you regularly. <br /><br />Stay focused on your goal Abby. You have a wonderful supportive family and friends and I know you will have lots of supporters around the world like me to encourage you along your travels.<br /><br />All the best Abby. Jan (Auckland, New Zealand)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-82324949957312209692009-11-24T21:47:06.598-08:002009-11-24T21:47:06.598-08:00Hi Abby.
Sorry to hear about your lobsterpot dama...Hi Abby. <br />Sorry to hear about your lobsterpot damage. Would like to say I told you so, but we have had our own problems. We saw that our shaft was kinda loose, we took the shaft out to replace the cutlassbearing and found it to be misaligned. And had to order a brand spnking new shaft, worth 1500$ plus labour. <br />The reason...you guessed it, it was probably due to a lobsterpot.<br />How is that for a coincidense, we shoud have kept a better lookout. On the other hand...lobstermen could mark their bouys properly. But that might be to much to ask!!<br />Were still on the hard here, hoping to go to the carribean before Xmas. <br />Best wishes from Trond and SY Maryam.Mr. Hjertøhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728676454858013425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-43420693369509766302009-11-24T05:49:50.016-08:002009-11-24T05:49:50.016-08:00I still cannot understand why your parents are all...I still cannot understand why your parents are allowing you to do this trip all alone??? The danger factor is very high and you are so young. I just see this as all wrong...just my opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-65722494181324566522009-11-24T05:04:51.142-08:002009-11-24T05:04:51.142-08:00Hi Abby - Wishing you a great, safe and successful...Hi Abby - Wishing you a great, safe and successful trip around the globe, I am immensely heartened by the way you and Jessica are supporting each other, you are both very inspirational young women for Teen Spirit. <br /><br />Jim, Western AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-5091692884255113642009-11-23T12:46:01.249-08:002009-11-23T12:46:01.249-08:00What an exciting and memorable trip the three of h...What an exciting and memorable trip the three of had going down the east coast. Looking forward to hearing about your trip up the coast from Ensenada. How long will it be before the Wild Eyes arrives in Ensenada?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-1871359478410587332009-11-23T08:08:24.437-08:002009-11-23T08:08:24.437-08:00Great to finally get an update, Abby! Looking for...Great to finally get an update, Abby! Looking forward to reading about your trip up the California coast -- will you go it alone for practice? Also hoping to hear more about your departure and around-the-world trip plans... Take good care out there! <br />Peace, Your Oklahoma Well-WisherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-29170706345191245332009-11-23T06:22:20.162-08:002009-11-23T06:22:20.162-08:00Before it even really begins, the Adventure has st...Before it even really begins, the Adventure has started!<br /><br />Keep us updated on when you're sailing in and doing the big departure - I'm sure there are plenty of local sailors like me that'll want to cheer for you!Eddiehttp://twitter.com/eddie_offermannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-10084404849167525522009-11-22T00:20:39.350-08:002009-11-22T00:20:39.350-08:00Well done.Well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-62742151401377671092009-11-21T23:59:57.533-08:002009-11-21T23:59:57.533-08:00Well that was some shake down trip, and worth ever...Well that was some shake down trip, and worth every minute of it. Wild Eyes appears to be strong in structure, it looks like a Farr40 to me. The work caried our has brought your trip back on line for a departure in early December. Will talk later.<br />Brian.<br /> Hervey Bay. QLD. AuBrian Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02432337627325563952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-63268552059307954352009-11-21T23:50:46.289-08:002009-11-21T23:50:46.289-08:00"...in Ensenada I can hop on and take her rig..."...in Ensenada I can hop on and take her right up to Marina del Rey."<br /><br />Abby, I'm no sailing expert, but this doesn't sound like a realistic description of a December voyage up the California coast. Let us know when you go to pick up Wild Eyes, so we can be praying you don't get TOO much experience.KarenHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-79859771270827935162009-11-21T23:48:40.714-08:002009-11-21T23:48:40.714-08:0011-22-09 @ 02:50
Hi Abby,
It's good to hear f...11-22-09 @ 02:50<br />Hi Abby, <br />It's good to hear from you. Glad to hear that your trip was successful, as far as getting there in time to get "Wild Eyes" loaded. Sorry for your troubles, but it was a shakedown cruise, yes? Better to have all the little problems now and be able to get them straightened out. But I would imagine that you won't be encountering any lobster pots on your journey. Keep up the good work and stay confident. I've got faith in you and "Wild Eyes".<br />May God be with you and watch over you and may the angels keep your sails full. I will keep you in my prayers.<br />Michael (74) from Kingwood, WVhezakiah299https://www.blogger.com/profile/13831171696178539958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-3445414707654304252009-11-21T18:49:21.105-08:002009-11-21T18:49:21.105-08:00Thanks for the great post Abby. It is nice to hear...Thanks for the great post Abby. It is nice to hear your voice. You had quite the trip there but good experience, I guess. I know you will be excited to see Wild Eyes again in Ensenada (I have done lots of deep sea fishing out of there as a youngster.) Looking forward to seeing you and her again in the Pacific.<br />Fair Winds,<br />Kathy Bend, ORAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-67109403520866508412009-11-21T14:41:41.671-08:002009-11-21T14:41:41.671-08:00So great to hear from you at last! Well done, as ...So great to hear from you at last! Well done, as always, by all hands on deck. <br /><br />-Hugh, CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com