tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post4716702333069453367..comments2023-08-19T21:33:27.396+10:00Comments on Jessicawatson.com.au: Pics!Jessica Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10032785248897111655noreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-80837131859972002572010-01-09T08:55:15.268+10:002010-01-09T08:55:15.268+10:00Hi Jessica.
This is my first time looking at your ...Hi Jessica.<br />This is my first time looking at your blog. When you were first setting out here in Qld, I thought to myself. No way! This girl is too young, etc, etc, etc....but the more I learn & read about you...you're one amazing human being! Most people wouldn't have the guts to do what you're doing & the fact that you are handling everything so well. You are one tough girl! And the experiences you must be having. Incredible! Good luck with Cape Horn & it's wonderful that your Mum & Dad are going to be seeing you from the private jet. Congratulations & hope the rest of your journey is awesome!!Tricia Birthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13755929929590464258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-3574549418763617952009-12-24T15:56:45.504+10:002009-12-24T15:56:45.504+10:00Hi Jesse, Only 1 more sleep until Xmas.
I see your...Hi Jesse, Only 1 more sleep until Xmas.<br />I see your moving east prettily fast and it looks as though you will round the Horn on this side of the middle of January. Last pictures I saw of the conditions near the Horn suggest it was quite calm.<br />Have a great Xmas day and don't eat all your food reserves.<br /><br />Vic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-52081944488963084362009-12-24T06:35:28.309+10:002009-12-24T06:35:28.309+10:00You go girl. Merry Xmas for tomorrow (our time, I ...You go girl. Merry Xmas for tomorrow (our time, I guess you are a day behind)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-55357869133412370262009-12-23T18:10:09.524+10:002009-12-23T18:10:09.524+10:00Jessica regard, you beauty, you strong, good lad t...Jessica regard, you beauty, you strong, good lad that dared to conquer the ocean, want that all passed successfully, not VWVlongP[Д]for, we with you beside.Yurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284647900499112845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-70177882121479250322009-12-23T07:40:59.522+10:002009-12-23T07:40:59.522+10:00Hi Jessica,
you will now get into a difficult par...Hi Jessica,<br /><br />you will now get into a difficult part of the souther sea.<br /><br />All mybest wishes to you !<br /><br />Like to read your block ...<br />... only 1 day to sail home !<br /><br /><br />Merry christmas from old Germany !<br /><br />ThomasSegelfliegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070237873819534747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-44064634863332234332009-12-22T23:54:21.893+10:002009-12-22T23:54:21.893+10:00дай Бог тебе удачи Джесика! Счастливого рождества!...дай Бог тебе удачи Джесика! Счастливого рождества! 8) <br />Alexander Rossia- Sibir.alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526353170959702272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-6207754580778633322009-12-22T15:51:49.301+10:002009-12-22T15:51:49.301+10:00hiii hehe i from paraguay my english is very bad h...hiii hehe i from paraguay my english is very bad hehe godd luck and i see u blog always joseferreira802022@hotmail.esjosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-54056503505960281652009-12-11T13:06:43.066+10:002009-12-11T13:06:43.066+10:00Hi Jessic.....you missed a day....we worry about y...Hi Jessic.....you missed a day....we worry about you when you miss a day...good luck and safe sailing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-91116262183634053982009-12-10T10:57:22.239+10:002009-12-10T10:57:22.239+10:00Jess,
Thank you for showing us all that we too can...Jess,<br />Thank you for showing us all that we too can have courage and face challenges head on..Your blog is great to read, and the tracking is fantastic.<br />Hope that the "Crew" don't give you too much trouble...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-51262440769812768402009-12-10T06:10:22.321+10:002009-12-10T06:10:22.321+10:00I'm continue to rejoice knowing that you, bein...I'm continue to rejoice knowing that you, being trained in this field of life, are ready for whatever is to come.<br />Nevertheless, I want to keep you in prayers. I pray for your safe return back home, and now as you come across what might be the bumpiest part of the trip, for your sanity to remain intact.<br />God bless ya Jess, and enjoy all the adventure while it lasts!Elihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13624361510413370811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-423963838099364512009-12-10T03:38:44.867+10:002009-12-10T03:38:44.867+10:00Hi Jesse,
Nice pictures. You're crews are safe...Hi Jesse,<br />Nice pictures. You're crews are safe now. Take care.<br />Michael B. C.<br />Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-4395698071137146912009-12-10T00:17:23.595+10:002009-12-10T00:17:23.595+10:00It is a good idea to be prepared for anything and ...It is a good idea to be prepared for anything and you do not want stuff flying around if it gets rough. Very good planning. Also, a good idea to catch up on some sleep, with anticipated rougher weather coming up. Enjoy reading your articles on your progress. Best wishes from snowy Calgary..Russ. VE6VKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-29939312431341654842009-12-09T20:46:47.823+10:002009-12-09T20:46:47.823+10:002 more days at the rate you're going and you w...2 more days at the rate you're going and you will be on the same latitude as Sydney - enjoy the Sydney-weather while it lasts.Bernard-99https://www.blogger.com/profile/07647358420421059819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-17410604815425624472009-12-09T20:22:35.850+10:002009-12-09T20:22:35.850+10:00hi jess,this is bernie from brisbane,i know absoul...hi jess,this is bernie from brisbane,i know absoulty nothing about sailing,being a power boat man.but have spent every night admiring your guts.hope you have good seas down south.australia is waiting for you.when you get back we will take you out to wide caloundra where you will catch real fish.merry xmas.bernie smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794681521855117751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-2752308319438979902009-12-09T19:27:14.278+10:002009-12-09T19:27:14.278+10:00Go Jessica. You have already done more than many h...Go Jessica. You have already done more than many have done in two lifetimes.<br /><br />Very best wishes<br /><br />Mike and Trisha (ex-Kadoona MYC)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634864838387636953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-40070248632365633812009-12-09T19:08:45.362+10:002009-12-09T19:08:45.362+10:00Hello Jesse "girman", Beverly here in Ta...Hello Jesse "girman", Beverly here in Tassie. Just read "all" 244 comments. Usually takes me about 2 hrs to read through them but oh, so interesting. You have an amazing following. GlenF you are way too funny, and Happy Birthday Canadianguy. I feel like I know the bloggers after almost 2 mos of reading. Quite a tight-knit group of fans you have. <br /><br />We just had a deck built on our house, took them 3-1/2 days and I thought, it would have taken me & hubby about a month to do. Today I put on a pair of pink trousers and just grabbed a pink t-shirt I bought in Hawaii, I told hubby I looked like EPL and thought about you all day long cause I looked like a big, pink boat!!!<br /><br />Depression is getting a bit better. Maybe because of daylight savings time, more light, new deck to sit on instead of laying in bed 24/7 and God. He is the Master of all health. Prayer does definitely change things, not in "our" time but in His time.<br /><br />Love the pics - but like a few of the bloggers said - I sure wouldn't be comfortable being totally surrounded by water, water, everywhere - and no land in sight. Nope, I'll just take my little boat out on the Derwent where the waves are just minute size compared to your pic today. Don't think I would be a good sailor at all.<br /><br />Be good dear Jesse, clip-on always, be mindful of the moment and know that God is watching you and Angels are in your sails. Love the seat-belt for Teddy and Chick.<br /><br />Oh, Oh, do you have a small Christmas Tree on-board for the holidays? I bet your Mom and crew have got gobs of pressies for you somewhere. But...no opening before Christmas Day no matter how tempting young lady.<br /><br />Bye for now and God Bless You muchly - Beverly & Andrew Penney, Bridgewater, Tassieworkerbevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-58819742442080435792009-12-09T17:30:41.432+10:002009-12-09T17:30:41.432+10:00Jesse,
Great pics as always.
What a crew you hav...Jesse,<br /><br />Great pics as always.<br /><br />What a crew you have. Introduce us to your crew? <br /> <br />Be safe <br /><br />fr@ncisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-16262735437230995952009-12-09T17:12:45.026+10:002009-12-09T17:12:45.026+10:00Hi Jessia, just love watching your progress, your ...Hi Jessia, just love watching your progress, your doing great, keep up with the pics love seeing your ok. Old Timer Victor Harbor SAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-50376007376921451582009-12-09T16:52:29.900+10:002009-12-09T16:52:29.900+10:00Hey there everyone at the office so tell me hows u...Hey there everyone at the office so tell me hows uncle Bob going these days just say hello ha ha ha<br /><br /> ET GurlET Gurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718784249097434068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-55329369419174443762009-12-09T16:48:00.995+10:002009-12-09T16:48:00.995+10:00Hey Jess, I couldnt agree more with your shore tea...Hey Jess, I couldnt agree more with your shore team post <br />"The 6,000nm mark also means Jessica has completed over 25% of her 23,000nm voyage, as the ever-decreasing critics remain eerily silent! "<br />Yeah so true, havent heard any critics since your left, they must be busy munching on their humble pie.....<br />6000 nm Congratulations Jesse, quarter of the way through. Interesting reading that you and shore team been going thru checklists in prep for the southern ocean. You rock girl.... attention to detail second to none. Keep up your preparations - the more you do now, the less you will have to attend to later... Hope the crew going well today ;) and they dont eat you out of house and home !<br /><br />Hows the food bag... do I hear a groan that you are getting to the dregs of the bag.... LOL<br />Have a great afternoon Captain Jesse. You are a champion !!<br /><br />Carole (Mackay) QLDcarolehttp://www.lasolanaholidays.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-12561568136802627082009-12-09T16:30:10.635+10:002009-12-09T16:30:10.635+10:00That yellow disk attached to the rail is I believe...That yellow disk attached to the rail is I believe "Jesses Fishing Line/Reel...Sorry just thought I'd clear that up for her. And Yeah you go GirlPhilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-15817634989670393002009-12-09T15:59:30.003+10:002009-12-09T15:59:30.003+10:00Hi, Jessica,
For some reason, today I'm sudde...Hi, Jessica,<br /><br />For some reason, today I'm suddenly impressed with the magnitude of what you're doing.<br /><br />When I read the (positive, upbeat) news report on the site, the phrase I picked up on was "small leaks." I've never been on an ocean-going sailboat, but from the context I infer that "small leaks" are routine, and sealing them is normal maintenance. However, I was reminded of the joke about "minor surgery." "Minor surgery is surgery performed on someone else. If they're cutting into my personal body, it's major." Similarly, if I was alone on a boat 3,000 nm from the nearest major land, a small leak would be a leak in someone else's boat. If it's in my boat it's a big deal.<br /><br />Then I looked at the first of your blog photos. You were focused on the lovely sunset. For some reason all I could see was the vast sea. I thought "She spends all her time a meter away from death." Sorry to be grim, but that's what I thought -- and I'm sure I'm not saying anything you didn't consider at length before you ever left. I was struck by how totally alone you are. I thought "Why does anyone ever want to do this in the first place?"<br /><br />So today what strikes me is how very much sterner stuff you are made of than I am. You headed for a challenge when I would have backed away. I admire you greatly.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Michael from Texas, USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-42930889462910170512009-12-09T15:51:04.675+10:002009-12-09T15:51:04.675+10:00Jessica, you are an absolute inspiration to us lan...Jessica, you are an absolute inspiration to us landlubbers. I do hope your crew can be helpful around the Cape. Best wishes over the next few weeks.<br /><br />Kevin ( Tasmania)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-41127205370839383782009-12-09T15:26:50.777+10:002009-12-09T15:26:50.777+10:00Love the photos of the ocean. You could post one ...Love the photos of the ocean. You could post one of those everyday! It's really nice to see what your day is like out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-29874304990830372462009-12-09T15:06:00.769+10:002009-12-09T15:06:00.769+10:00Greetings, Jess,
First, I want to thank RichiePar...Greetings, Jess,<br /><br />First, I want to thank RichieParis for researching the mailing address so we can send a worldwide deluge of greeting cards to Captain Watson, especially around the time of Christmas! Great going, Richie!<br /><br />I also want to compliment the wealth of creative poetry and computer artwork (Sally!) that is so moving and beautiful throughout these blogs. One question, WHERE, OH,WHERE IS JESSICA'S JOKESTER, AL YER PAL??? <br /><br />Yeah, we're a family of sorts. We notice when one of us is missing. <br /><br />Jessica, an ocean of congrats to you for your remarkable sailing achievements in such a short time. <br /><br />On a side note, Google has pulled a fast one on me and has removed the capability of my computer (old, from 2001) to view the Voyage Map. Google's trying to get me to update my program but I can't do it with my current OS. Very annoying. I miss seeing the little pink boats on the map and applauding Jessica's progress. If anyone knows of another way I can view the map, please DO TELL. <br /><br />With much love and wishes for your continued good progress and courage, Jess.<br /><br />Mary, Maine, USAMarynoreply@blogger.com