tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post6073816338636460943..comments2023-08-19T21:33:27.396+10:00Comments on Jessicawatson.com.au: Going Places and Wear and TearJessica Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10032785248897111655noreply@blogger.comBlogger358125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-52157983100456488182010-02-22T08:53:56.586+10:002010-02-22T08:53:56.586+10:00Hi Jess, you especially brighten my Monday morning...Hi Jess, you especially brighten my Monday morning. Any day I find myself slipping into a thought of "I can't be bothered" i remind myself to do the first things first. I congratulate you on all levels of this undertaking.There was a beautiful NE blowing on Saturday arvo in Sydney and a magic day for a sail.Wishing you all the best for the home stretch. Cheers JaneJanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-77893690166006941492010-02-20T06:57:14.677+10:002010-02-20T06:57:14.677+10:00Love the crew!Love the crew!Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02031477576688000275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-26219265066383319702010-02-19T14:01:04.324+10:002010-02-19T14:01:04.324+10:00Great progress report - I always love to read what...Great progress report - I always love to read what you've been doing.<br />I also want to let you know what an inspiration you are to teenage girls at our school... last week, I set a mystery writing assignment where they had to come up with a character, setting and plot device and construct a story around their ideas. I think about half the class ended up with "young solo sailor / yacht on the open ocean / storm." You are definitely their inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-29195930597659905192010-02-19T10:54:37.173+10:002010-02-19T10:54:37.173+10:00Jesse,
Just finished my weekly visit to your site ...Jesse,<br />Just finished my weekly visit to your site to follow your adventure. I gather you would be about 1-2 weeks from rounding the Cape? Look forward to the next milestone. Keep safe.chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948771653214818502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-30714178688842603432010-02-19T09:49:55.056+10:002010-02-19T09:49:55.056+10:00hey there jessica...
thanks for crew photo and upd...hey there jessica...<br />thanks for crew photo and update, as we hang on your every word about your health and condition of your boat.<br /><br />still lots of snow back east, nothing is melting, temps are freezing or below. your boat is so classic it should be in the smithsonian! <br /><br />good wishes and prayers your way,<br />please be careful out there OK jess?<br /><br />lenny, pittsburgh PA.sunfish550https://www.blogger.com/profile/05429547528347765251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-61719789964394476212010-02-19T09:44:10.775+10:002010-02-19T09:44:10.775+10:00@Bengt / Ben
Thank you for your splendid work.
And...@Bengt / Ben<br />Thank you for your splendid work.<br />And I share your compassion for Anja, she is the stuff of heroes too. Well, happy she got out of that scary fall all in one piece!<br /><br />and... WORKERBEV... This silence is too long.<br />We all hope you are well, and just temporarily impeached? We miss you!Kissyfrotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368872362994061431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-47851912031911267912010-02-19T09:20:39.776+10:002010-02-19T09:20:39.776+10:00I agree with all comments: your writing, courage, ...I agree with all comments: your writing, courage, humor.. all top notch. You are the coolest! I'm in love with you! When you get back to land, and if you're ever in the US, would you marry me?!<br />-PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-1630897249082838482010-02-19T09:04:57.730+10:002010-02-19T09:04:57.730+10:00Great Blog Jessica...very informative especially f...Great Blog Jessica...very informative especially for us ground-pounders....Thanks for the <br />excellent report...<br />CONGRATULATIONS are definiteld in order...each mile stone is a step closer to home.<br /><br />Stay safe...stick to the plan..and take good care of your crew...dont feed them so much..they look pretty healthy..<br /><br />Have fun...best wishes for good winds and clear sailing..<br /><br />Joe Springfield VA USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-91552271294524570062010-02-19T09:03:23.909+10:002010-02-19T09:03:23.909+10:00Hoping, that You are possible rounding Cap Of Good...Hoping, that You are possible rounding Cap Of Good Hope in direct line we glad for You. You are the bravest Girl, you are Capitain. We sailors here are reading every day Your blogs and the etmale of the turn.<br />We are hoping that no great waves and storm will come past the cap.<br />Now You are in our hemisphäre Greenetch 1. Sail far away from the coast, and look well for other ships. <br />Happy sailing, Jessi !<br />Segelopa.segelopahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898398912764296218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-18762975538234576752010-02-19T08:35:07.690+10:002010-02-19T08:35:07.690+10:00▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁
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"I keep my ...Today's Inspirational Quote:<br /><br />"I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of<br />all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or better<br />than friendship."<br /><br />-- Pietro Aretinosailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099721330065631981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-80997415784206771212010-02-19T08:21:03.908+10:002010-02-19T08:21:03.908+10:00sorry the crew look great good to see them up and ...sorry the crew look great good to see them up and about again. Take care all of u<br />andrew point clareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-21174125399306457282010-02-19T08:19:20.555+10:002010-02-19T08:19:20.555+10:00keep going girl your doing great, we cant wait to ...keep going girl your doing great, we cant wait to great you when you sail back into sydney, yipee. GOLD FOR YOU <br />ANDREW MCKELLAR POINT CLARE NSWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-24918088984880338612010-02-19T08:02:03.512+10:002010-02-19T08:02:03.512+10:00We admire you SOOOOOO much -you GO girl!
Baggins &...We admire you SOOOOOO much -you GO girl!<br />Baggins & CoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-13557716995176872292010-02-19T07:59:42.034+10:002010-02-19T07:59:42.034+10:00Great to hear that you, Ella and the crew are hold...Great to hear that you, Ella and the crew are holding up well. Thank you for the updates and for letting all us fans see glimpses of your journey. Best wishes to you, your crew and your family.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Neil from BuffaloAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-80847837598916956572010-02-19T07:53:01.801+10:002010-02-19T07:53:01.801+10:00@Richard Lathrop
The great circle route between Ca...@Richard Lathrop<br />The great circle route between Cape Good Hope and Tasmania<br />is 5369 nm, which will reach the 62nd latitude.<br />Following my guessed path near Cape Leewin is 5611 nm.<br /><br />That is what my formulas say anyway.<br /><br />Jessica will not go to the 62nd latitude, not even below 50th I assume, but she wants no doldrums also.<br /><br />Ben Larsson, Swedenbengthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283528888342770861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-5734399966928574722010-02-19T07:49:16.897+10:002010-02-19T07:49:16.897+10:00Hi,Jessica;
WE SEE THE SUN TODAY,IT'S IN THE F...Hi,Jessica;<br />WE SEE THE SUN TODAY,IT'S IN THE FORTIES,almost can see over the snow mounds,agree in total with Molly,enough is enough,guess we are getting more of the white stuff on Monday.<br />Jessica, trust you are doing ok,a day without an update and we talk between ourselves,that's whats so great about our ''adoptive world family''.<br />We had a crazy man run his private plane into a office building in Texas this morning,they say he was mad with the ''IRS''[tax man] and a whole lot more,so of course since 9/11 the country gets in a panic thinking it's an attack of some sort,good news it was just a guy mad at every thing,including the Government.I hope no one was killed,of course he was,the pics where something else.<br />Enough of that,hope all is well and smooth sailing is the word of the day,the ''stuffy crew'' all dried up yet,too much sun causes fading.<br />''Auntie Sam'' yet to hear back from you,I must really be in the ''dog house''!!!!<br />Richie,Salty Dog keep up the great pros,you both make me wonder where your creative juices are coming from.<br />Bye for now,going to strip down to the ''boxer's '' and get a suntan while it's in the forties,WHOPS ''TMI'',sorry all,got carried away,I just seem not to be able to start ''trouble'' amongst us all,HA,HA.<br />Much love and support continues to you young lady,stay safe,warm and keep up that positive attitude daily.<br />''Andrew'',figured out what I was doing wrong to get the newest posts,again thanks for your continued work on keeping us all connected around our world.<br />Hugs and kisses to you and crew.<br />Stephen M.,<br />Transplanted ''Aussie'',<br />Maryland, USA.,<br />PS., Don't you all think ''Lindsey Fahon'' looks like a young Bo Derrick??????She is the Olympic downhill skier on the US Team.Transplanted ''Aussie''noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-91012960457008853392010-02-19T07:49:01.715+10:002010-02-19T07:49:01.715+10:00I would like to honour two tough and great people,...I would like to honour two tough and great people, both women. <br /><br />Jessica, it is really great to read your blog. You have such an unstoppable mentality. <br /><br />Before the journey people said you were too young. Later people said you are more mature than your years. I say that you have better mentality for such long-distance adventures than almost anyone of any age!<br /><br />Yesterday Anja Pärson, a Swedish alpine skier, was near an Olympic medal in Vancouver in downhill, when she had one of most nastily looking crashes ever in alpine skiing. Luckily she didn't break anything, but was heavily bruised and in severe pain. Still she did participate in today's combined downhill and slalom race, and won a bronze medal.<br /><br />There are not many people like Jessica and Anja. But those that exist are very often women.<br /><br />The male circumnavigators I have read can't match your attitude, Jess, as well as there are very few people with the attitude for important competitions that Anja has.<br /><br />Ben, Swedenbengthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283528888342770861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-78998808137456019952010-02-19T07:24:36.807+10:002010-02-19T07:24:36.807+10:00G'day Jess
Ah the old wobbly legs syndrome wh...G'day Jess<br /><br />Ah the old wobbly legs syndrome when you hit land for the first time in months. Our brains are incredible things the way they adapt to situations quickly ..believe me you'll be running a marathon in days of landing if you so wish. I have always thought that a "fun run" was an oxymoron! I digress. Glad to see all is shipshape aboard EPL after that dreadful storm and that heading south is going to bring you home that much quicker BRRRRRR but it will be worth it Stay strong you great girl... Aussies trying their guts out in Vancouver as you are on the ocean... LOL(oud)....Hey why not a music day give the motor a whirl for power and rock on<br />Sea ya<br /><br />Dusty from DubboDusty from Dubbonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-68229736661684604712010-02-19T07:19:43.558+10:002010-02-19T07:19:43.558+10:00Hi Jesse,
Nice to see the crew getting a little b...Hi Jesse,<br /><br />Nice to see the crew getting a little bit of sunshine.<br /><br />Good to read that you are once again under sail with good breeze and on your way home.<br /><br />South East Queensland is going okay at the moment, even if a little bit soggy. I'm sure you have heard all about the rain that we’ve received over the past week or so. Oh well, the drought is over.<br /><br />We've read about the pink lady and her battle scars, but how's the skipper going? Strong as ever I have no doubt.<br /><br />Take care brave lady. Our thoughts are, as always, with you and your adventure.<br /><br />Safe sailing.<br /><br />June and Richard ThornJune and Richard Thornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094882556467079367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-89051765753125351812010-02-19T07:19:40.421+10:002010-02-19T07:19:40.421+10:00ANDREW, PLEASE IGNORE MY LAST NOTE. PUT IT DOWN TO...ANDREW, PLEASE IGNORE MY LAST NOTE. PUT IT DOWN TO A SENIOR MOMENT. WAS ON THE WRONG PAGE. SORRY.<br />RUSS/CALGARYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-56580210521438858332010-02-19T06:50:16.011+10:002010-02-19T06:50:16.011+10:00Hi Jessica
Addicted here in Sydney.
Great info up ...Hi Jessica<br />Addicted here in Sydney.<br />Great info up date and pic.<br />Wow your Cheer Squad shows greater enthusiasm each day!<br />317 comments! these past 2 days.<br />finding time to read them is a challenge, but a pleasure.<br /><br />@Bengt ... great spreadsheet on EPL eta. Thanks<br /><br />Trust Jessica's 'Jessification' agrees.<br />Fair wind and seas, Jessica.<br /><br />Bruce Stanley/SydneyBruce Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16343795693768241114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-42232937940757817442010-02-19T06:49:09.800+10:002010-02-19T06:49:09.800+10:00Hi Jessica
Addicted here in Sydney.
Great info up ...Hi Jessica<br />Addicted here in Sydney.<br />Great info up date and pic.<br />Wow your Cheer Squad shows greater enthusiasm each day!<br />317 comments! these past 2 days.<br />finding time to read them is a challenge, but a pleasure.<br /><br />@Bengt ... great spreadsheet on EPL eta. Thanks<br /><br />Trust Jessica's 'Jessification' agrees.<br />Fair wind and seas, Jessica.<br /><br />Bruce Stanley/SydneyBruce Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16343795693768241114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-28802797391284497702010-02-19T06:41:17.284+10:002010-02-19T06:41:17.284+10:00See you in Sydney Jesse, bet it took a bit to coax...See you in Sydney Jesse, bet it took a bit to coax that crew out on deck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-22856399921602537702010-02-19T06:31:46.362+10:002010-02-19T06:31:46.362+10:00Jesse,
Love your waffle. I can tell you like B...Jesse,<br /><br /> Love your waffle. I can tell you like Big Ted the best! But where is the platypus ? A bit shy?<br /><br />If the the batteries are dead in CWA, you might want to take them out to prevent damage to her innards. CWA might be in a museum someday with the placard " Here is the original CWA dancing chicken that accompanyed Jessica Watson on her historic circumnavigation" Press the button to see her dance.<br /><br /> Glad everything is holding up.<br />A bit puzzled on the Origo. I have one of these on my boat. The only reason I can think of it is that the cotton wadding in the canister of the non working burner is still damp , so it won't absorb "meths".<br />Try leaving the canister in the sun , or, ( check with team ) gently heat it on the working burner to drive the moisure out of the cotton wadding in the canister.<br />Maybe your team can get a canister wet with seawater, and then perfect a method for making it work again.<br /> Two burners are important for redundancy. <br /><br />Sail on Special One!<br />Richard W<br /><br />PS Glad to here you were able to talk to the crew of the Bounty Boat. They are certainly going to have a completly different experience than yours!Richard in Marylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06211366877478566439noreply@blogger.com