It's been a nice and pretty uneventful day, what with being so far from land and home it must seem a bit strange but it felt just like a Sunday out here today, don't ask me to explain exactly how a Sunday feels but that's just how it felt!
Ella's Pink Lady still flying south and its definitely starting to get cooler, sitting outside in the breeze, I actually had to put a jumper on this evening. It's not exactly cool yet with the air temperature down to 28C (I recorded a top of 38C in the cabin above Kiritimati Island) but what did surprise me was the change in water temperature today. It jumped from 26C earlier today to 24.5C and compared with the 30C we've had for so long that felt just a little cool when I had a scrub down this afternoon, brrrr!
With the sea flattening out even more I've been doing the typical Sunday thing and catching some extra sleep and generally not getting up to much. I spent most of the day buried in a book which turned out to be just what I needed, it was so nice to completely put my head in another place for the day and I feel like I'm all recharged and ready for another week!
That's it for me tonight,
Jesse
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- Jessica Watson
- Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
- Ambition: Become the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world
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Just been looking on passage weather and it's looking good a little further south. Some nice north easterlies and they would carry you on down to the westerlies, which will give you good run to the Horn. Do you use passageweather at all, and if you don't mind me asking, how reliable is it.
Now some nice nor-east winds I think would fit the bill?
When you get some time, you may run us through you weather forecasting routine, what weather and winds you are looking for or hoping for, over the next month.
So for now keep happy, keep having fun and keep safe.
Cheers George Simmons
Lots of love from Exmouth WA Australia.
Hi Jessica
This is for all the bloggers that are asking why are you heading in a south south west direction. You may need to correct me if I'm wrong, but it's better to sail in this direction with the south easterlies you have at the moment, than try to sail into the wind and get nowhere.
It's better sometimes to sail away from your destination and use the winds you have and pick up better winds further south.
I hope this may have cleared up some questions, but someone else may be able to add more info.
Cheers George Simmons
Hi Jesse,
Good on you Jesse, having some well deserved rest. We should have one day's rest a week. Losing yourself in a good book ...... just what the Doctor ordered.
You are so wise how you listen to what your emotional needs are. Hope you get a few more of these days before you arrive at Cape Horn and the "Roaring Forties".
Thanks so much for your blog Jesse. Take care my dear and God Bless you heaps from Jan (Auckland, New Zealand).
Hey Jess,
Since your journey began, I habitually check your blog daily, and your website to check your progress, like many of your followers.
I am curious at the path you are taking to Cape Horn, and I know you explained following the curvy bit, rather than an the "as the crow flies route", but I am surprised how tight a curve you took heading south after turning Kiribati.
I am no sailor, but is it the winds, currents, or did you deliberately track west of French Polynesia to avoid the islands and reefs? It looks like a maze on Google Earth!
Just curious as your latest position looks like you are further west than previous positions? It's
the scientific nerd in me that "wants to know".
take care.
John
Singleton, AUS
The temps are changing quickly for you... they are doing the same here also. Tonight it's forecast to be 16F ...that's -8C, and I know it's much colder in other areas. And today a cold cold wind was blowing..brrrr! Made me think of you and the colder temps you're heading into over the next weeks.
I'm so glad the seas are calm now, allowing you to curl up and read and rest. Take advantage of it when you can... it's another way to look after your safety.
It's so sweet that you call us your adopted parents! You feel like a daughter out there on the oceans. It's truly awe-ing this circle of caring that extends all around the globe because of you!
I think you are managing everything so well, and it's obvious this trip called to you. Keep listening from within as the conditions become more challenging. That guidance is as valuable as the guidance you get with the weather reports, etc.
Susan in Oregon
Hey Jess, what book are you reading?
Just thought I'd check in again. I'm still here in OZ but heading back to Canada in January. I love reading your blogs - what you're doing is really HUGE and our confidence in you is increasing more and more. I often think of your mom, too, as I'm one myself. I think you're racking up a list of 'would be readers of your book!'
Go Jessica! We're all behind you - wish we could see what you are seeing - hope you're taking heaps of photo's out there!
Hi Jess,
nice to know you get some down time sister! Post a pic eh?
GlenF...........LOLOL about the wife & the cat!
Kath X
To all the fellow bloggers, a few lines found on Hachette Australia's website:
Jessica Watson
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the things you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - MARK TWAIN
"Tomorrow I am going to wake up and sail around the world." - JESSICA WATSON
Hachette is proud to be a gold sponsor of Jessica Watson’s solo sail around the world and will be publishing the account of Jessica’s trip as soon as possible after her return. Keep up–to-date with Jessica’s progress at www.jessicawatson.com.au
Many of us had guessed it, but it is good to read it, though! TY, Captain!
Nan MimHello Jess - Good to hear you are having some "quiet time" - nothing like losing yourself in a book is there? I thought I would send you some homeland happenings from this adoptive Nan's family. We went to the most amazing ballet concert on Saturday evening to watch our five grandchildren perform with about 250 others. I was reminded of you when there were a couple of items with a nautical theme (perhaps you took dancing lessons when you were younger or perhaps you were too busy learning to sail). Then we went to Caloundra for an overnight stay and of course I was reminded of you again there when I looked out onto the beautiful Passage and Pacific Ocean. Actually it does not take much to remind me of you and the incredibly fantastic feat you are attempting and how well you are managing. It is almost as though you are part of our family and that I would accept as a great honour. Blessings to you from our family.
Nan Mim
Hi Jesse
Your slight veering towards the west doesn't surprise me at all. The quicker you get down to those roaring 40's the faster you will be able to make progress towards the east. I trust you Ms Watson!
Mike (from Canberra)
Jess, did you undertake any special training or preparation before undertaking this voyage to learn to deal with the isolation of being alone for an extended period of time during such a dangerous journey? Very interested to know if/how you prepared for the psychological aspect of this voyage.
I admire your courage, your determination and I wish you the best.
Warm regards,
Matthew
Coffs Harbour, NSW
I guess you have to have quiet days, and Sunday is as good as any. I wonder if you have seen many big mamals like a whale.
Keep going you can do this!!!
Hello Jessica,
I suppose you heard the news recently about the successful separation of the Siamese Twins in Melbourne. Well, I regard you and EPL as twins, only to be separated when you triumphantly step off her onto the dock in Sydney. In the meantime stay safe. To paraphrase an old TV paint commercial: "Keep On Clipping On" Best regards,
Ed, Hervey Bay, Qld.
i had a roast it was yummy
Paul D Cherrybrook NSW
Hi Jesse
Great to see your going great , it's fantastic that you can blog your way around the world and we can check on you anytime.
Outside the christmas beetles are banging into the windows , as we recover from a 39 degree day and look forward 40 tomorrow , I wish I was heading south.
Bye all the best Paul
Hi Jess,
Good to see that you are having a "lazy Sunday" day out there. Relax, read, eat, sleep and sail, how good is that..!! No doubt you will also enjoy the cooler weather as well. You are hootin' along hey!! Chewing up those n/miles. Thanks again, have fun. Cheers.
Hey Jess
Haven't commented for a couple of days as I've been busy organising the house for the arrival of visitors for the Uk and an early mock christmas day on the 12th. My son was gutted that he wouldn't be home for christmas as he is now working shifts at a mine. I told him that you'd be stuck in the middle of an ocean so "get over it". Thus we are having christmas on the 12th with all the trimmings. I hope that you have some little things in the hold for that day.
Your adopted parents will no doubt sneak away and go on line to send you a christmas day greeting.
I am totally happy to be amoung the adoptees who follow your trip and natter on, on this blog site.
Stay safe, keep tacking and fair sailing til next time.
The Griffs of Hillarys Perth WA.
You go Girl, Interesting about the air, cabin and sea temps, Do you keep a log of them. Might be a new study for you while on your travels. Take care, thanks for the update and sharing with us.
good day jesse,
its great to see so many people interested in your well being and your adventure.
i read all of your blogs on a daily basis except sundays.
on sundays i visit my 87 almost 88 year old father to hopefully brighten his week.
i get to read sundays blog on monday night.
glad to see that you had a nice quiet day on the ocean.
keep focusing on your goals and take care young adventurer.
regards and best wishes as always,
rod
blackbutt qld
G'day Jesse,
Some questions that, if you get a chance to answer in the next 200 days, would be appreciated by a person who doesn't sail.
I assume when the hatches are "battened down" the cabin is reasonably water tight. How do you get fresh air in so you don't suffocate, especially if the stove is going.
Do you use the stove for heating when the weather is cold or do you have some other form of heating?
Do you have some lovely Ella Bache products to keep your skin and hair nice given you have to wash in salt water?
Thanks for sharing the adventure with us all.
Stay safe.
All the Best
John (another adopted Dad)
Ahoy there Jess,
Isn't it just a bit funny (albeit only for a few hours)how you are there burying your head in a book to, as you say, completely put your head in another place while we are all here busting to read your updates, putting our heads over to your place!! It's a funny world!
A little thought from Groucho Marx...
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it is too dark to read."
Happy sailing
Jill (Newcastle)
Hi Jesse,
so good to see you're getting some down-time. It looks like those south-easterlies are pushing you along nicely..thankyou very much:)
I look forward to seeing you tracking in a more easterly direction which would indicate you have encounteed the "variables". I guess another week before that occurs. At the moment I'm doing a bit of reading on 'rounding Cape Horn'. Seems that will be quite an adventure on its own. Will you and your team try to pick the best time to make that run?
Anyway Jesse, get as much rest as you can and build up those reserves. Go with care and be safe.
Ben (QWld)
Good day, Jess,
Hope you're enjoying your ride today!
I've noticed that a huge number of people are asking you what book(s) you're reading. I just figure all these interesting details will no doubt be revealed in your own book, written and published sometime next year, yes?! In my mind, I really like you to have SOME privacy in your personal space. So it's okay with me if you don't reveal all details of your personal life onboard EPL.
Thanks to GS for reminding people of your description that you'll be sailing more westerly for awhile before heading east and south. I was just about to write an explanation when I read GS's reminder.
Godspeed and lovely currents to you and EPL!!
Mary, Maine, USA
Keep your chin up and all the best. Your doing your country proud
Hi Jesse,
I could never get sick of PINK! Im So happy that you are making your dreams come true! The sky is limmit! Its great to check in and see how you are doing! Enjoy every second of your trip!
best wishes
Brandy Raleigh NC
Hi Jess,
We have been checking in on your here and there! I Don't think I could ever get sick of PINK. How are you dealing with the fact of being alone in the middle of the ocean on the holidays. ( well I guess your not alone, with millions of people in spirt with you) We wish you the best of luck and I wait for that day when your name is broadcasted all over the news that your home safely and you have completed your journey!
Good luck girl!
Brandy NC
Jessica, ahoy from Malaysia. I've met adventurous sailors like you who have changed my life just by sharing their bold and strong outlook on life- life without comfort zones. without comfort zones, all you have is fear, danger, excitement, freedom and joy :)
I love following your progress! god speed!!!
btw, did u fix that typo on the subject name?
Well, a bit of cold water sounds like fun. Reading should keep you busy, I know it does me.
I look forward to your daily updates and I know it is probably a bit of a pain to write but it helps us all to keep up with your trip.
I say...only 1 way to go.
Straight Ahead !!!
Hi Jessica,
I don´t understand anything about navigation, but it looks like as if you´ll sail back to Australia.
Great circle navigation? Can anybody in the blog explain it to me? I was looking for anwers in the www, but I was not really successful.
O.K. Jessica- a little more east.....:)
Hi Jesse,
Your temperature 28C is very pleasant.
Our temperature -26C with a wind chill of -32C, Brrrr
200 Miles north wind chill -46C
Trade ya!
Keep enjoying the nice blue ocean and have a pleasant trip south.
Best wishes...Russ.
Sending you supporting encouragement from Bathurst NSW [waves hello]
Cyalayta
Mal :)
Sure nice to 'hear' from you. Like others, I was beginning to miss the updates...but was't really worried. Cooling off, heh! Being in the States, you'll make me use my metric converter, but that's not so bad. I suspect in a few weeks, tropical warmth will be missed. Take care and we all so much appreciate and enjoy you sharing your journey w/ us. Keep it as you can!
Ralf, Dec7, 1:30AM:
First, this is an international blog. It would be good to make the effort to try some sort of english in expressing your opinion and not hide behind the arrogance of your new Foreign Minister to only write in German.
Second, even here in Australia we have freedom of speech and the right to express controversial opinions, but where is your proof, that this is a totally staged event and PR-Gag only. Have you got any photos of those accompanying vehicles (Begleitfahrzeuge), that are clearing Jessica's way ?
As I said, have the guts and find an interpreter next time.
gsimmons, Dec7, 5:06:
Correct. And if nothing changes, Jessica will be blown to New Zealand, where EPL will be loaded onto one of those Big Russian Freightplanes and dropped off over Cape Horn. Secretly, of course. Isn't that so, Ralf from Germany ?
Good morning blog commenters. One of our spying albatrosses just returned from EPL with the message, that Jessica's book was one of Australia's White Pages (Residential Telephone Book for our international followers). Very relaxing reading, as it contains thousands of interesting characters, but not a difficult story at all. The right stuff for a Sunday-veging-out...
Personally I prefer the Railway Timetables as they are a little bit more rauncy, talking about "possible connections" in some stations...
Mel
12-07-09 @ 15:03
Hi Jessica,
Hope you are having a good time and not working to hard. But you are allowed to enjoy yourself as much as possible.
Your “voyage” map does look like you’re drifting to the west, but from what the experienced sailors say, that’s a good thing. It made sense the way they explained the reason for it.
Well it’s a snowing (flurries) up here, but I don’t think it will amount to much.
I came across Tim Stackpool’s show at the boat show but I couldn’t get the video, just the audio, but that was very entertaining. You sounded so relaxed talking to him and explaining various questions that he asked.
I got the world globe that I ordered but it was damaged and I had to send it back and wait for another one, bummer.
Well Jessica, you take good care of yourself and Ella,
stay clipped on, healthy, safe and alert. And try to get as much sleep as you can.
Always proud of you and always thinking of you.
May God be with you and watch over you and may the angels keep your sails full. I will keep you in my prayers.
Michael (74) from Kingwood, WV
Hi Jessica,
Been a couple of day's since my last message,glad to see you spent a quiet Sunday,they are supposed to be a rest day which allows a day to recharge the internal batteries,books are a great escape from the real world.
KEEP UP THE POSITIVE OUTLOOK,enjoy the cool weather,we are just getting over our first snow fall here in Maryland,USA.I did get out and make a''snow angel''in your honor yesterday.
Look forward to your blogs daily along with keeping up with ''Test'' in Adelaide.
Take care young lady,the world is pulling for and my fellow USA blogger's keep it coming.
God speed and smooth sailing,
Stephen M.
The ''transplanted Aussie'',
Maryland,USA.
Hey Jess,
Glad you're having a typical Sunday. That's what your body needs at the moment, so you can prepare for the next leg. Just enjoy!
Take care,
The McGraths, Nowra NSW
Hello Jess,
Glad to read that you could finally get some time to yourself. Enjoy the book and the rest. Hopefully you can have calm seas so you can cook something you like for dinner. Was checking the tracker on the web site and noticed that you are sailing due south. How far south do you plan to go before turning east and why this track instead of a direct line southeast. I'm sure you have your reason. Just curious. Stay safe and clipped in (I know you're sick of hearing that, but we're all going to keep telling you)get some rest and enjoy your adventure.
So.. What does a World Circumnavigator find interesting to read as she cruises the open blue? I was busy bragging on you today to another of my co-workers..but hey..why not?
Yesterday I sang my song. I wrote a little Christmas musical in 1988 (..uh..before you were born.)and I had the grand opportunity to go to Egypt to work..(part of the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel)and in that was given the opportunity to sing some of my songs in various places in Egypt..it was very cool. But the coolest part was teaching some of my songs to some of the youth group. Yesterday I got to share a bit of that story..and I sang the song I sang for them when they asked for a song..All that to say..I'm so blessed..it was so cool to do something I never dreamt I would do..while doing what I had to do..(work). Sometimes our lives are comprised of those unexpected, totally out of the blue stuff. My song? The lyrics go..
"It may be unusual..to bow before a babe..Offering gifts to you..your very hands have made..I know you are the one Lord..creator of all things..I come before your presence..giving all that I could bring..all of my life I give to you..all of my days placed before you..every breath I take..all of the plans I make..I give to you..The Star light above me..illuminates my heart..pressing me onward..in spite of the dark. I place now before you..my gifts into your hands..knowing only you know the life you've planned..all of my life I give to you..all of my days placed before you..every breath I take..all of the plans I make..I give to you..I give to you.." its one of the Magi singing...but it reflects my heart too..so I wanted to share the words..
Its been an incredibly Beautiful Day here in Savannah as well
Gary & Jan
I'm looking for that mailing address to send the cards to...wheres' it posted?
Do take care..Gary & Jan
Savannah,Ga
Good morning Jess
Well there you are surrounded by water and here I am in western NSW surrounded by heat and a "catastrophic" bushfire warning!!! ugh. Supposed to top 41 today, the place is ripe for a fire yellow grass everywhere....so enjoy your salt spray and following winds. I hope I don't get surrounded by smoke as the day goes on...climate change? I don't know..I may change my mind after today!!! You just keep on realising your dream and concentrate on navigating south
and remember loloud
Sea ya
Dusty from Dubbo
Gotta run Miss Jess..Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony tonight...I'll light one for you..maybe a pink one you never know...
Later...
Blessed!!
Gary & Jan
Savannah,Ga
Hi Jessica,
Watch your route, you are going to New Zealand!
Today's Inspirational Quote:
"Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is
regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable."
Hi Jess,
Nice to see you're getting some easterly in your course now. Looks like just about 4000nm to the horn. My charts don't show any water depths out there. Do you have a sounder on board? And could you let us know what sort of water depths you are traveling over?
Love reading your life story :-)
Chris and Gina
Perth
HI JESSE FROM COSTA RICA
I M GLAD YOU RE OK
I FOLLOW YOUR POST FROM THE BEGINNING OF YOUR JOURNEY
AND I HOPE YOU THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE
TAKE CARE AND GOOD LUCK
Sailor Girl:
A couple of your most recent blog posts have alluded to the concerns and opinions of your avid followers...
...My recommendation is simple: "Just keep sailing." This is what the adventure is truly about. This is what has sparked the imagination of all the many thousands of 'adopted parents' you've now acquired. This is where your dream firmly resides. "Just keep sailing."
When you feel like sharing with your newly acquired public, do so. When you don't feel like sharing, don't. And most definitely don't feel as if you need to respond to every (or any, for that matter) criticism/opinion shared. After all, at the end of the day, we are simply like so many Albatross following in the wake of Ella's hull. The real journey is yours and yours alone.
With respect and genuine awe...
--Worldviewer
Hi Jesse. Good to hear everything is going o.k. out there and you got a bit of R&R, its still very warm here in Maroochydore, apparently its goi8ng to be a hot week. Just bathed the dogs, so they will sl;eep for a while now. God speed Jesse. Maxine and Colin Maroochydore
Jessica, I just caught up with your blogg after not looking for a few days. Your journey is a wonderful inspiration to all young people. It is so much nicer to read your exploits and achievements than some of our better known sports stars.
I've linked your journey to the Rockhampton U3A website for our members to cheer you on
Keep Smiling
The tree lighting went well and if I could I would share a pix..I thought of you out there though with the brightest lights against the velvet sky and so I say G'night and sleep well..
Gary & Jan
Savannah,Ga
Hi, Jessica,
I'm writing from Minnesota, USA, just below Lake Superior, in the heart of North America. We have a snow storm bearing down on us that started out in the eastern Pacific.
Your trip sounds amazing. It's a privilege to be part of it all the way up here. Thanks for your comments and don't forget the sad and bad stuff, that's important, too.
a pretty looking woman~
How I envy you!
Dear Jesse,
nice to hear you're going well.
Jess, have you made cupcakes again?
What book are you reading?
So Jess,have you been swimming lately?
Thank you for the update! It sounded like a nice Sunday.
Eric
Atl, GA, USA
If you ever feel down Jess just remember this: A bad day on the sea is better than a good day at the office.
Enjoy you journey Jess.
Okay Jess, today's Tuesday & your last posting was on Sunday ... such a delay usually means you're experimenting with something good in the galley? Hmmm, licking my lips as I await your next culinary delight ... cold & rainy in melbourne hence it's chicken soup for me!!
Hi Jess
Please turn left!
Good luck!
Bruce
Hi Jessica,
I can't tell you how much I admire you. Your strength and determination are to be inspired now and for years to come by all.
At the age of 16yrs I left NZ and everything I knew to backpack around Australia for 8months on my own. It was scarey at times but most of it exileriating and self empowering. Though back then (1994) while backpacking, I had to watch out for the Ivan Milats out there and keep my wits about me. This made me think about the dangers you may face alone, do you worry about pirates? Have you some safety strategies in play if you do get approached?
I'm enjoying logging on to your website every day in anticipation of your next blog. You've given some great insight to what it is like to sail out there.
All the best for your journey, we all know you will do it in great pride.
Vicki
Adelaide SA
...hey, jess! what's the book you're reading? just wondering. sail safe!
-aviv
castro valley, ca, usa
hi jessica
nice to ~
Good Luck~ ^^
Hi jessica
Korean Yeah~
Nice to ~
I'm so so so glad ~
Good Luck ! Happy day~
Hi Jesse
I am writing to wish you well. I am a CEO in sport in Melbourne and was a CEO of a major yacht club when Jessie did his trip.
Thanks for posting your journal and don't listen to the knockers as they just love blogs to kick people.
I hope the winds shift off that easterly soon so you don't have too track too far south too early.
Stay safe and get lot's of rest.
James
Hi Jesse,
Another hot day in Brisbane.
I hope that the heat is still letting up where you are.
I can guess by the fact that you haven't had a chance to enter a blog for a couple of days that life is getting a little hectic out there. Stay focused, we're still thinking of you.
I'm wandering, are you still getting through some of the school work you took out? If you were like me, it might still be sitting on a shelf somewhere looking rather untouched.
Stay safe. Our thoughts are with you.
June and Richard Thorn
Hey Jess, Hope all is going well out there, you are happy and EPL happy too. You are peeling those miles away - great stuff ! PS when you talk to your shore team please ask them to update 'the latest news area'.... a bit of news from them too would be great i.e. weather predictions etc etc.
Keep ploddin on Jess. Clip on, rest up, eat up and most of all 'enjoy' the stars are all shining down on you smiling :)
first off gooo girrllll still heeled over and flying all the luck to you and second Mary from Maine can i live with you il even pay rent as it was 39.7 deg C today and im melting,melting i say im from the far north east of new south wales australia and we got a heatwave going so when you said first snow wow Glen
Jesse and/or her land crew:
Here's an alt, fast global view of visible cloud patterns. Might be handy. Site pretty complete.
http://vortex.plymouth.edu/mollsat_ir_an.gif
Hang in there sailor. In our thoughts.
Hi Jessica, just trying to send a blog. have not ben very sucessful so far.will try again.
See you later willi
Nice to see you can put your feet up, but please please don't be tempted into complacency. Good words from Marcus from Germany when he says all good mariners always have their eyes "over the horizon". As he says, its an opportune time to get out all over the boat with a fine tooth comb and check that everying is working 100% as it should be, right down to the smallest cleat and the tiniest spring. When the sheets start screaming at 50 knots and you only have a storm jib out the front, you will be glad of it. Anyway, enough from me, best of luck and all gods speed.
Charlie.
Hey jess!!How's things going? you have travelled well and what a legacy you are creating!!
I wonder just how many others of your age,or any age for that matter,are now contemplating doing something with their life that will leave an indelible mark on the world and give inspiration to achieve that which is considered to be either unachievable or foolhardy!!
I thought a short quote by Sir Edmund Hillary upon successfuly conquering Mount Everest would be appropriate as you are heading towards Cape Horn widely regarded as you know,to be the Everest of Ocean sailing.
"It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves."
take care I have been following your blog as much as I possibly can of late but I shall have to make more time to do so from now on!!
Take care Jess!!
Melbourne
Hi Jessica, gosh I've read every yachting adventure plus survival tales, kayaking feats of the bravest, let's see thank you for making a new adventure for me to read. You will write "your" book I hope! I'm 64 and having my second knee replacement next Tuesday, but I'll have my lap-top to keep tracking with you. I am quite obsessively passionate about sole sailors. They have REAL soul. Excuse the play on words. I come from Jon Sanders country here in W.A., and I'm thinking of coming over for your homecoming. I should be fit by then. This time next week I'll be getting ready to do a bit of tacking with my new knee! Cheers and thanks for your adventure. Carol
gustav,Dec7,12:28AM:
Gus, that is exactly how Christian missioning once stated. Tell them the Good News about something unbelievable. GO SAINT JESSICA !
Jill (Newcastle),Dec7,10:13PM:
Talking of Groucho Marx:
"I once shot an elephant in my pyjamas. How he got in there, I don't know..."
"Africa is God's country. He can have it..."
Let's hope he will give you save passage along the southern tip of it (that is along the Cape of Good Hope)
oday's Inspirational Quote:
"When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter
hammering away at his rock, perhaps a hundred times without as
much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first
blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that last
blow that did it, but all that had gone before."
-- Jacob A. Riis
HI JESSICA! Hope you and the sea are doing good…
I’m SO jealous!
Wish it was just me and the sea, you´re lucky you got that idea before me, now I’m too old to beat you.
Just kidding, Good luck with the weather and so on…
Hi Jessica
So you have been doing a lot of relaxing. That’s sounds great! Just what we other people need. Must be nice not having to worry about all sorts of stuff, just reading a book and letting time pass by.
By the way I definitely know how a Sunday feels. It’s the day in the week where nothing really happens, and where you are just relaxing before another week starts. Funny that you feel a Sunday on the ocean, where days might end up in a blur.
Hope you get some more beauty-sunday-sleep, because that’s something that one needs!
-Zoe
Hi Jess I think you are so brave to be out in the ocean all by yourself.Your mum and dad must be so proud of you they have great faith in you to allow you to follow you dream.Go Jess stay safe and enjoy the solitude.You have captured the attention of people all over the world.You are uniting people all over the world WOW WHAT A TERRIFIC THING TO DO!!!!
hi jessica. greetings from asuncion, paraguay (south america). I just want to tell u that u are so brave. I find your adventure very inspiring. I pray to our lord to take good care of you. Pls let me know when you finish your journey. Goodk luck and please take good care of you. Hugs. Carlos Raul de paraguay ... carlosraulpy@gmail.com
Good grief Jessy,not only am i suprised,it brought tears to my lil eyes and my chest swelled as i read of your enduring sucess!!
As a father of 2teen girls myself i thought NO WAY. and a non beleaver of your pending venture.YOu not only changed my perstective and negitivity as a parent but given me hope that many kids out there can "be a jessy" too.Richard of tweed heads NSW
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