tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post6180319782929410426..comments2023-08-19T21:33:27.396+10:00Comments on Jessicawatson.com.au: Sunny, Foggy and FlatJessica Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10032785248897111655noreply@blogger.comBlogger309125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-48926727610476808272010-02-03T12:05:57.762+10:002010-02-03T12:05:57.762+10:00Hi Jesse,
another 170nm's uot the way. Hope ...Hi Jesse,<br /> another 170nm's uot the way. Hope this progress keeps up. have a ball Jessica, you deserve it.<br /><br /> take care ocean lady.sail on "EPL" sail on.<br /> keco xxkecohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673838928581053360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-18120940280800340362010-02-03T07:33:50.765+10:002010-02-03T07:33:50.765+10:00oh yeah i used to love powdered eggs lol and deben...oh yeah i used to love powdered eggs lol and deben but i dont miss it lol..........kb the gong austkalinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07942078789468853935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-39693751635725282592010-02-03T07:30:47.279+10:002010-02-03T07:30:47.279+10:00jess your one tough cookie....happy sailing and sa...jess your one tough cookie....happy sailing and safe return..<br />kalin woollongong aust.......kalinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07942078789468853935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-8619558450830267822010-02-03T02:20:18.085+10:002010-02-03T02:20:18.085+10:00Hello Jessica, The one thing I am going to miss a...Hello Jessica, The one thing I am going to miss about your adventure once you arrive safely at home is reading your blogs. I am very fond of your writings and hope that you continue to write so that we all that admire you will continue to see you grow up:) not that this experience hasn't aged you a tad! Safe sailing today and may the sunshine on you brightly.<br />Jersey Shore Mom, USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-61422777397448250672010-02-02T13:42:13.155+10:002010-02-02T13:42:13.155+10:00Well that t-shirt is groovy indeed.
As far as your...Well that t-shirt is groovy indeed.<br />As far as your food experiments I get those everyday for dinner :).<br />Glad to see you are doing fine, soon you'll be back home and then it will be time to plan the next journey.<br />So long for now, Stay Safe and..<br />Straight Ahead !!!Jose, Clearwater, FL USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-51939041947372388372010-02-02T13:25:48.432+10:002010-02-02T13:25:48.432+10:00Jesse, stay safe and keep up the good work - admir...Jesse, stay safe and keep up the good work - admire your spirit<br /><br />R&J Bendigo Vic AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-31754802243785529362010-02-02T10:33:44.944+10:002010-02-02T10:33:44.944+10:00You must keep a look out for Groupama 3 with Frank...You must keep a look out for Groupama 3 with Frank Cammas at the helm.Groupama 3 is thundering down the Atlantic currently doing 22 knots(not fast at all for this tri)in another attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy.Currently held by Bruno Peyron on Orange 2 in 50 days 16h 20 min.No sign of Pascal Bidegorry on Banque Populaire v.Going on your rough position and the weather patterns Groupama 3 are hoping follow in there run down the Atlantic i think you may miss them.Stay teathered and enjoy.<br /><br />Big Cat Lover.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-91517822074630726192010-02-02T10:08:34.593+10:002010-02-02T10:08:34.593+10:00@ SUBIR
Good night Commander
Just to let you know ...@ SUBIR<br />Good night Commander<br />Just to let you know that we shall be in thought with you tomorrow... HAPPY LAUNCH! and we are keeping our fingers crossed. I am sure that all the jessaholics appreciate your support.<br />And thank you for your kind and wise posts for Captain Cookie aka "Tuff Stuff"!Kissyfrotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368872362994061431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-636452529207312282010-02-02T10:07:40.224+10:002010-02-02T10:07:40.224+10:00Grrrrrreat t-shirt, Jesse. You should sell them on...Grrrrrreat t-shirt, Jesse. You should sell them on your web site, with your name across the back.<br /><br />By now, you will have crossed the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and be riding down the other side toward the Cape of Good Hope. Hope you can avoid the storms that keep travelling east through Drake's Passage and then across the Southern Oceans.<br /><br />I'm addicted to following your progress. Cannot miss a day without checking your website for the latest location on the map, or your latest blog entry, or anything from your supporting cast. Well done all. We're proud of you, and can't wait to see you sail into Sydney harbour in a few weeks time.<br /><br />Cheers, and long may your big jib draw.<br /><br />Rex Gibbons<br />St. John's, Newfoundland, CanadaCat Harbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277645921136679728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-48412131165016690052010-02-02T10:04:07.113+10:002010-02-02T10:04:07.113+10:00Hi Jesse,
WOW...awesome t-shirt, and yes you are ...Hi Jesse,<br /> WOW...awesome t-shirt, and yes you are one tough cookie. Keep that Great smile, and positive thinking and you will shine all they was home.<br /> Just heard that Abby Sunderland had to go to Mexico with power problems. That means she will have to start over. Well that just shows you who is more prepared and with your awesome crew you have.<br /> Know you have been though alot lately, glad to see it has calmed down and you came out still sailing along with that Big Smile, GO GIRL! <br /> Looking on your map I can now see your start and where your at now, your closing in fast. You will be the First to finish, hang in there.<br /><br />Safe Sailing Jesse<br />Marion from Oklahoma City, USAmbasscathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09909963609458811620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-42568372739921642562010-02-02T09:24:17.385+10:002010-02-02T09:24:17.385+10:00great progress.
Watch out for Gough island.
tonygreat progress.<br />Watch out for Gough island.<br />tonywarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464185249806383614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-51060616473562707302010-02-02T09:18:27.269+10:002010-02-02T09:18:27.269+10:00Jessica I have been keeping an eye on you sence yo...Jessica I have been keeping an eye on you sence you left. I am so proud of you. You show everyone that you can do what ever you put your mind to. I have shown all my neices your web page. <br /> I know when I move to Australia and get married, we both want to sail. He has his 2 girls in classes to learn to sail. They love it. <br /> May God bless you sweetie and i hope to meet you someday.<br /><br />DarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-42794489070778335682010-02-02T09:01:37.071+10:002010-02-02T09:01:37.071+10:00Hi Jessica and support crew,
Just quickly,
(beca...Hi Jessica and support crew,<br /><br />Just quickly, <br />(because Jesse's seemingly dodging the nasty pink bits on passageweather and all that),<br />Thanks ♣Andrew for keeping out <b>the nasties</b> on the Jessaholic blog. <br /><br />I've read a few blogs over the years and the 'class clowns' can get way out of control.<br />(Yes...The Blog-master has even got me once or twice, lol.) <br />Most people tend to be fairly anonymous on blogs, and it makes a huge difference if it is moderated well. This teaches respectful writing in so many ways.<br /><br /><i>Personally, as a local Primary School teacher, I can't be too careful about my online presence. Yr 5 girls can be terrifying, lol.</i><br /> <br />Cape Horn is closing fast,<br />☺☺☺Hoo Roo☺☺☺<br /><br />P.S.<br />L M N TARY ♣Richie P. Simply brilliant ,lol.<br /> <br />I notice poor ♣Charley's going the wrong way. Turn about lad! Come with us towards that other Cape...(You know) of Good Hope!magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466257259326614449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-14392281884302810972010-02-02T08:18:05.686+10:002010-02-02T08:18:05.686+10:00LOVE your blog, and admire your fantastic adventur...LOVE your blog, and admire your fantastic adventure! :-D<br /><br />Greetings from Norway :-) <br /><br />- CelineCelinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-17289336980976762372010-02-02T08:13:51.882+10:002010-02-02T08:13:51.882+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kissyfrotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368872362994061431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-47322080916762131552010-02-02T08:06:31.417+10:002010-02-02T08:06:31.417+10:00@Steve in California
Heu... I'm afraid I'v...@Steve in California<br />Heu... I'm afraid I've been mistaken between his atlantic crossing and his worldround journey... I didn't see any pic, and I only saw his page: http://www.alessandrodibenedetto.net/<br />It seems to be a monohull 6,5m long, short but not as the catamaran. <br />SORRY! I went too quickly through it!<br />It is "only" a solo circumnavigation on a small boat, but the monohull and the cabin make it less crazy.Kissyfrotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368872362994061431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-21468924362217490912010-02-02T07:53:12.464+10:002010-02-02T07:53:12.464+10:00Today's Inspirational Quote:
The only place ...Today's Inspirational Quote:<br /><br /><br />The only place where success comes before work is a dictionary. <br /><br />Vidal Sassoonsailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099721330065631981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-5180894352976017002010-02-02T07:43:11.783+10:002010-02-02T07:43:11.783+10:00Here's a link that speaks to the Allesandro at...Here's a link that speaks to the Allesandro attempt:<br /><br />http://yachtpals.com/sailing-7056<br /><br /><br />Steve in CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-81953611678427295042010-02-02T07:37:30.888+10:002010-02-02T07:37:30.888+10:00@RichieParis: Thanks for the mention of Alessandro...@RichieParis: Thanks for the mention of Alessandro's venture but, when I search his website <br /><br />http://www.alessandrodibenedetto.net/web/project.html<br /><br />I see his proposed route pictured below what I assume to be his boat. Its not a catamaran but a monohull. Can you clarify?<br /><br />IF it's same boat as pictured in the Photos section of his web site..it sure looks like it has a small aft cabin.<br /><br />Steve in CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-85666511231642406772010-02-02T07:17:17.174+10:002010-02-02T07:17:17.174+10:00Sail on Jessica, sail on beautiful ocean lady.
Ti...Sail on Jessica, sail on beautiful ocean lady.<br /> Time to drop another line over the stern. Fish and chip's tonight.<br /><br /> stay safe Jesse.<br /> Love you.<br /> Keco..xxxxxxkecohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673838928581053360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-22526575440445737662010-02-02T06:11:17.259+10:002010-02-02T06:11:17.259+10:00Jesse, on your current track, it looks like you wi...Jesse, on your current track, it looks like you will be passing close by Nightingale, Inaccessible and Tristan da Cunha Islands? That would be a treat for you to see some more land.<br />We are following you as you continue your remarkable quest.<br />All the best from us here in SW FloridaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-53962207996079294132010-02-02T05:41:18.986+10:002010-02-02T05:41:18.986+10:00G'day Jesse
Tuesday in Aus as I write and in w...G'day Jesse<br />Tuesday in Aus as I write and in western NSW we are expecting a big dump of rain, here's hoping it will happen. As you well know with the very best of intentions forecasters do get it wrong...gee I hope they are right this time because we really do need it. My blue tongue lizard showed up yesterday while I was in the shed swearing trying to fit a blade on my chainsaw...long boring story about the saw!!!! What a lovely creature he is, the patterning on his back just spectacular.. I marvel at nature...as you must out there with the sea birds dolphins and the like.Have you programmed into your sailing the prospect of whales up the east coast of AUS in April or May as they will be on the move then???? Just a thought!<br /><br />Sleep well stay positive and enjoy<br /><br />Sea ya<br /><br />Dusty from DubboDusty from Dubbonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-43489049331939850832010-02-02T04:25:13.552+10:002010-02-02T04:25:13.552+10:00Hey, Jesse....Cool t-shirt!Maybe you should make a...Hey, Jesse....Cool t-shirt!Maybe you should make a skull & crossbones one though, if you can't avoid those pirates (I'd stay at least four hundred miles from that coast). Kidnapping is quite their "cup of tea", you know. Bye. Dr. QAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-46783420490600228952010-02-02T04:22:07.335+10:002010-02-02T04:22:07.335+10:00Love the tee shirt and evidence behind you (winch ...Love the tee shirt and evidence behind you (winch and lines nicely ship-shape) that you are taking such good care of the boat. I hope you're still enjoying fair skies and good winds.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233294611851608504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-66894853336751172332010-02-02T04:07:29.604+10:002010-02-02T04:07:29.604+10:00Hi Jess,
keep up them dodgers,
Jony the PonyHi Jess,<br />keep up them dodgers,<br />Jony the PonyJony the Ponynoreply@blogger.com