tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post1679922862459835608..comments2023-05-30T23:08:20.314+10:00Comments on I'm a Jess-a-holic: Jessica - Melbourne Book SigningJonathan Castelinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026218857806984649noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-25942370717844989762010-08-20T22:55:16.261+10:002010-08-20T22:55:16.261+10:00Beautiful Pictures!
I have made a page for Bab...Beautiful Pictures!<br /><br /> I have made a page for Baby EPL at <br />http://jwatsoninfo.blogspot.com <br /><br />and posted some pics of the model<br /><br />Tony sent me a few video links that show the moment Jesse first saw baby EPL!<br /><br />(Now she has two EPLs !)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />RichardRichard in Marylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06211366877478566439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-48445715287509017192010-08-18T16:49:02.206+10:002010-08-18T16:49:02.206+10:00Hey Guys...just checked with JB Hi Fi...they alrea...Hey Guys...just checked with JB Hi Fi...they already have copyies of Jessica True Spirit available...15 copies at the Dandenong Store!!<br /><br />You know where I'm going after work!!<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />Clint.Clint Jeffrey - VK3CSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369324949312880994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-60946495351653343852010-08-18T11:18:05.178+10:002010-08-18T11:18:05.178+10:00Hi Guys
Thankyou for the warm welcome from every o...Hi Guys<br />Thankyou for the warm welcome from every one. I also have to let you know I am sorry to say I wont be able to join you for the get together down at Mornington it is just too far for me to travel.<br />I have sent in my nomination form nominating Jessica as young Australian of the year as I told Max and Faye about. Got everything crossed she achieves that special award as she is certainly well deserving. Jessica has not only been an incredible ambassador for Australia, Australian youth but for Australianism itself.<br />Well must get back to the assignments there is no lovely sunshine to distract me today. <br />Love and hugs to you all.<br />EvieEvie from Bendigohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395269061566658292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-26900328679582764072010-08-17T22:40:34.154+10:002010-08-17T22:40:34.154+10:00Hi all, and WELCOME Evie! :)
Wish I could join yo...Hi all, and WELCOME Evie! :)<br /><br />Wish I could join you all on the 28th, but alas, it's not exactly just around the corner! LOL<br /><br />Wasn't the documentary just super terrific?! <br />I'm keen to buy the DVD and re-watch it.<br /><br />I can't even begin to imagine being out there as Jess was, in those conditions, alone. Especially during the thunderstorms with the lightning etc! Oh my!<br /><br />I do hope our American friend's get to see her and soon have the book to read.<br /><br />I was unaware how much the Silver Yang had damaged Pink Lady, knew about the mast, but not the other damage. Full credit to those folks who volunteered to get her repaired and back into tip top sailing condition! <br /><br />To the lovely Jessaholic mates to whom I "owe" emails, please bear with me, I'm slowly catching up on my correspondence! :)<br /><br />Wishing everyone a safe, happy and healthy rest of the week!:)<br /><br />Cheers . . . Soldier's MumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-1178587490193309692010-08-17T10:04:31.153+10:002010-08-17T10:04:31.153+10:00Hi everyone...
Made a few mistakes in the last po...Hi everyone...<br /><br />Made a few mistakes in the last post so will try again.<br /><br />Welcome aboard Evie, glad you made it, so good to have you join us. You will have a great time here, but don’t forget those assignments.<br /><br />Jessica’s doco was fantastic. That girl certainly did it tougher than she made out in her blogs, but I think we all knew that. Some of the video of the water mountains were just frightening from our warm lounge chairs, imagine what they would be like in a tiny boat in freezing conditions in the middle of the ocean by yourself, at night.<br /><br />Jonathan took a photo of our granddaughter and myself at Jessica’s book signing, and it would be the clearest, sharpest photo we have ever seen. Zoom in as far as you like and it is still perfect.<br /><br />Enough for now, stay warm and safe,<br /><br />Cheers from Faye and Max.Faye and Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484664264276420421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-30426757419799735462010-08-17T09:43:09.335+10:002010-08-17T09:43:09.335+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Faye and Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484664264276420421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-32293189990783563482010-08-17T00:48:40.594+10:002010-08-17T00:48:40.594+10:00Hi Everyone!!!
It's great to 'see' yo...Hi Everyone!!!<br /><br />It's great to 'see' you all here, it feels like old times.<br /><br />Welcome Evie, it's lovely to have you join us...would you like to join us for lunch on 28th August as well? It's always great fun to be surrounded by like-minded Jessaholics! Even my Pete is hooked!<br /><br />Carol, Janell, Fay and Nutralady,Soldiersmum.. I'm really happy to hear from you all again, and glad you keep in touch here. Same of course to Mark, Bill, Tony and Clint..it's been a while I guess since we had the pleasure of your input.<br /><br />Yep, the documentary is a beautie...and I'm sure even the amazing footage still does not do justice to the size of that swell and 'liquid mountains'. Simply riveting.<br /><br />And as for Jessica's shore team....what a fortunate young lady she is to have had their kindness and expertise.<br /><br />FANTASMIGORRIGLE!<br /><br />Toodles for now, see you on 28th,<br />ColletteCollette Cole, Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873198180824073520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-57311181502162027692010-08-16T22:11:08.558+10:002010-08-16T22:11:08.558+10:00Hi All,
What a great doco ! Truly amazing ! You w...Hi All,<br /><br />What a great doco ! Truly amazing ! You watch the DVD sales going through the roof. I reckon the DVD will have even more. <br /><br />We all know what Jess went through in terms of the weather, the knockdowns etc but while we suspected that it would have some impact on her, today we actually saw some really raw moments. <br /><br />Each time she was down, she picked herself up and moved on and I found that extraordinary because there were times her very life was under threat and to recover from that situation quickly requires incredible mental strength. What tugged at my heartstrings during one of Jess' low moments was her desperately wanting a hug from someone.<br /><br />Sir Richards narration was superb. <br /><br />Thanks Clint. Its a Canon 5D Mark II DSLR with 22MP resolution. While its got one of the best full frame CMOS sensors in the market, its really the lens that makes the difference. You can have the best camera in the world but if you have an ordinary lens, that can take away up to 50% picture quality.<br /><br />Cheers<br />JonathanJonathan Castelinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01026218857806984649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-1612332722442449842010-08-16T18:29:57.662+10:002010-08-16T18:29:57.662+10:00Hi Folks,
Just briefly, Jessica's Docu...Hi Folks,<br /> Just briefly, Jessica's Documentary tonight is screening only on the ONE HD not Channel 10...and AND it goes for 2 Hours!!! I suspect 90 min's with about 30 minutes of ad's!!<br /><br />Evie...I've had many camera over the years but right now I don't have anthing that's worth while...but the Camera that Jonathon has..wooo, now that's a Camera!...I forget right now its Brand/Model but she's a beauty!<br /><br />Cheers all....enjoy tonights Doco!<br /><br />Clint...Clint Jeffrey - VK3CSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369324949312880994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-85603255200020674152010-08-16T12:46:56.848+10:002010-08-16T12:46:56.848+10:00Hi Guys
I thought I had better tell you I am a spe...Hi Guys<br />I thought I had better tell you I am a speed reader like my son. Which comes in handy for my university studies. I hope Jessica does seriously think about bringing out a photographic coffee table book.<br />I am at the moment playing hooky from my take home exam and trying every excuse to avoid it at the moment but I will buckle down this afternoon and try and get my first of three essays started.<br />Clint you are not the only one who loves photography. I was lucky enough to do a course through Open University Australia on photography and loved it. I also did several creative writing courses. <br />Well must find something else to avoid my essay. My shepherd has just delivered her ball to me so I am off to throw ball with her for a while.<br />Cheers guys.<br />Love and hugs<br />EvieEvie from Bendigohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395269061566658292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-36542964387202483462010-08-16T01:25:17.701+10:002010-08-16T01:25:17.701+10:00Hi Evie ...welcome aboard!
I too was amazed when ...Hi Evie ...welcome aboard!<br /><br />I too was amazed when I first saw how tiny Jessica is and if you check her details inTrue Spirit,she was only 49 kg on return from the journey.<br />The medical records show she didn't lose too much weight but lost muscle mass particularly in her legs as expected....many walks on beaches needed!!<br />When we saw Jesse Martin in Melbourne with Jessica just after her return I was also surprised the he too is not much taller or stronger looking than Jessica.I don't think Mike is a big lad either .All you need is the right boat,lots of courage, knowledge of the sea,weather,rigging and heaps of experience and away you go!<br />Not for me....but I love to watch the sea from the shore.<br />Can't wait for Monday night documentary.<br />SallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-58754058557868580902010-08-15T22:46:24.313+10:002010-08-15T22:46:24.313+10:00Hi Mark,
Firstly, sorry for typing Evie'...Hi Mark,<br /> Firstly, sorry for typing Evie's name wrong in my last post...<br /><br />Yes I've heard the same thing about the DVD release in the States, I hope it'll be before Christmas!<br />Otherwise I'm recording it here of course in PAL Format but if anyone wants a copy I can burn a copy much easier than the recording of the Homecoming which was over 5 hours of live television I still haven't managed to make a copy without the adds but its taking up valuable space on my Hard Drive in the Foxtel Box...I need to finally sit down a burn to Disc the Homecoming I know there are folks out there patiently waitng...I'm getting there!<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />ClintClint Jeffrey - VK3CSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369324949312880994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-78242364570479398292010-08-15T12:53:07.305+10:002010-08-15T12:53:07.305+10:00Hi Evie,
It's great to see you here. I love ...Hi Evie,<br /> <br />It's great to see you here. I love it everytime that I hear of another Jessaholic getting a chance to meet Jess. Jessica might be small but it was her mental toughness that got her through. Whenever I hear of anyone taking on an adventure of that magnitude, it's the person's mental toughness that I question. But Jess more than proved hers. Tough as Watson! <br /> <br />Let us know how the documentary is, Clint. It sounds like it will eventially be available in the states on DVD. I can't wait.<br /> <br />And Jonathan, your a wise man for always remembering the first principle of flying.<br /> <br />Cheers,<br />MarkSaltyDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172364245254246073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-38392482118966371052010-08-15T12:40:44.355+10:002010-08-15T12:40:44.355+10:00Hi Eve,
Welcome to "I'm a Jess-a-h...Hi Eve, <br /> Welcome to "I'm a Jess-a-holic" home, so glad you were able to meet Jess pity about the picture, I relied on Louisa the lady doing crowd control and making sure Jess was kept on Schedule, at least she was prepared to take photos for people, I was lucky just to get a poster I had signed...she said to me "we're only really doing book signings...but...okay"<br /><br />I haven't started the book yet my mum has finished it took a week, but its interesting that it would take 4.5 hours if one was to sit down and read it straight...that's excellent stuff and I teared up as soon as you mentioned "having a good cry"...its so strange the effect this one girl has had on us...it so bewildering...<br /><br />Well like Jonathon says...I can't wait to see her documentary airing tomorrow night, I wont be able to see it straight away as I'll be out at a meeting I have to attend so I won't be seeing it until midnight!<br /><br />This coming week Jess is flat out with Talks and Signings up and down the Queensland coast before heading off to the States...I hope the guys over there are lucky to get a chance to meet her in person...<br /><br />Cheers all<br /><br />Clint - DandenongClint Jeffrey - VK3CSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369324949312880994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-85303582091095452162010-08-14T15:36:12.132+10:002010-08-14T15:36:12.132+10:00Hi Guys, I have finally found you all with the hel...Hi Guys, I have finally found you all with the help of Max and Faye. Thankyou, I really did not want to lose contact with the Jessaholics we have had a close communication going for such a long time and I was certainly having withdrawls.<br />I got to meet Jessica at her book signing In Bendigo, I found her to be such an incredibly inspiring young woman. What blew me away the most was the petiteness of the lass and her ability to handle a boat in such horrendous conditions.<br />I was disappointed that the local news media did not find her so awe inspiring as they put comments on page 13 and 15 and the other paper had nothing. This young woman is such an inspiration for all age groups especially the youth of today and I felt Jessica should have had better coverage.<br />I got to have a photo taken with Jessica when I met her but the person using my camera was a poor photographer and it came out quite blurred.<br />I went home after the book signing and sat in my chair with a cup of tea and read Jessica's book for the next 4.5 hours; not putting it down until I had finished reading it. I went through many emotions reading it including having a good cry. After reading it I think our Jessica has another book she could produce, a photographic coffee table book of all the epic events during the voyage.<br />Well guys hope to hear from you all again soon.<br />Love and hugs<br />Evie Neilson Bendigo (neilsonsa@bigpond.com)Evie from Bendigohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395269061566658292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-78082176852500351142010-08-14T12:21:14.312+10:002010-08-14T12:21:14.312+10:00Hi All,
I'm all dressed up and nowhere to go ...Hi All,<br /><br />I'm all dressed up and nowhere to go ! I was going to the airfield for a leisurely fly out over Westernport Bay but when I poked my head out of the door, the wind was gusting up to about 40 kt (70km/hr). I looked at the aviation forecast for Area 30 and 32 (thats the whole of Victoria) and sure enough "severe turbulence" was forecast for all of today and deteriorating later on in the day. <br /><br />The first principle of flying is : " Its better to be down here wishing you were up there, than up there wishing you were down here". So I have erred on the side of caution and kept my feet firmly planted on terra firma.<br /><br />Anyway, enough of the waffle. I just wanted to say hi to everyone and to tell you that I have just started reading "True Spirit". Our Jess is truly one smart cookie. She dispenses with the sea trial collision right up front so there is no further conjecture with respect to that occurrence. <br /><br />The language in the book is simple yet compelling and will make an excellent read for young people in their classrooms. Have a look at Jess' latest blog entry - there is a response from a group of school students that is very interesting........<br /><br />Can't wait to see the doco "True Spirit" on OneHD on Monday. I will record it and attempt to put it on a DVD.<br /><br />By the way, I have voted multiple times on the "Favourite Event" web page. I'll keep at it again today. Hopefully, it gets the most votes.<br /><br />Have a great weekend everyone !<br /><br />Cheers<br />JonathanJonathan Castelinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01026218857806984649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-5896357142739855492010-08-13T21:57:50.634+10:002010-08-13T21:57:50.634+10:00Jonathan,
Many thanks for posting the pictures he...Jonathan,<br /><br />Many thanks for posting the pictures here.<br /><br />I enjoyed the Soldier's Mum email account of her experience at the book signing so thanks SM.<br /><br />To me it's amazing how very little Jessica news escapes this tight and alert group with most everyone "on the hunt" for bits and pieces of information. It does so much toward keeping all informed.<br /><br />And Kudos to Richard for consolidating all of it on<br /><br />http://jwatsoninfo.blogspot.com/2010/06/jess-watsons-book-true-spirit-to-be.html<br /><br />Thanks Jonathan for keeping this section up and running.<br /><br />Bill<br />Georgia Guy - USAGeorgia Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12345026470326310635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-40320731182363051282010-08-13T14:30:52.255+10:002010-08-13T14:30:52.255+10:00Hi everyone! :)
We had 'our' Jessica enco...Hi everyone! :)<br /><br />We had 'our' Jessica encounter on tueday! :)<br /><br />It went very well and the weather was kind. <br />Jess is just a lovely lovely young lady! <br /><br />Please excuse my not posting a more informative blog, but . . . I'm mad keen to get my head back into her book! LOL<br /><br />More soon! :)<br /><br />Cheers . . . Soldier's Mum :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-26063428551374181302010-08-13T13:29:27.133+10:002010-08-13T13:29:27.133+10:00Hi all,
I just sent an email to Andrew asking if...Hi all,<br /> <br />I just sent an email to Andrew asking if Jessica's US schedule had been set and he returned an answer within minutes. He said that they would be heading to New York on Sept. 5 for a week and then possibly to Los Angeles after that. I was hoping for a little more extensive tour than that, but he didn't mention any other stops. Unfortunately, it sounds like the chance of many of us getting a chance to see her are slim. WOW, is that disappointing. I sure had my hopes up of meeting Jess. So all of your reports and photos are that much more appreciated. Andrew also said that he is negotiating right now to make the DVD of Jessica's documentary available in the US. Thanks again to all of you for all of your reports after your visits with Jess.<br /><br />Cheers, <br />MarkSaltyDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172364245254246073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-32700405386209062552010-08-13T00:12:26.841+10:002010-08-13T00:12:26.841+10:00Jesse's Book is No.1...Yay Fantastico!!!!!...S...Jesse's Book is No.1...Yay Fantastico!!!!!...So Happy for her....Clint Jeffrey - VK3CSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369324949312880994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-44055508417786048682010-08-12T17:09:38.621+10:002010-08-12T17:09:38.621+10:00Hi all
Sometimes you can vote 5 times, and other t...Hi all<br />Sometimes you can vote 5 times, and other times only 3 or 4 times. We are up to 28, how are you all going.<br /><br />Cheers from Faye and Max.Faye and Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484664264276420421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-20563645313474033332010-08-11T19:25:33.472+10:002010-08-11T19:25:33.472+10:00Hi everyone. Well Jesse was in Adelaide today i we...Hi everyone. Well Jesse was in Adelaide today i went to the signing.She was running late so they rushed us all through and she didn't have time to add our names to her signature.Was lovely meeting her she's so sweet. <br /><br />I didn't worry about a photo although others were having their photos taken when she signed their books. It was all over in about 2 seconds but I'm happy :)nutralady2001https://www.blogger.com/profile/08295111685100929709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-30555326930695394212010-08-11T11:20:15.055+10:002010-08-11T11:20:15.055+10:00Hi All
Have a look at the news in Don McIntyres B...Hi All<br /><br />Have a look at the news in Don McIntyres Blog http://bountyboat.blogspot.com/<br />under a photo of Don sailing Ella's Pink Lady<br /><br />Fantastic, marvellous, wonderful ........<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />Tony LTony Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174361242562798863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-29781561537465616012010-08-10T22:35:21.473+10:002010-08-10T22:35:21.473+10:00Hey everyone...
Andrew confirmed the b...Hey everyone...<br /> Andrew confirmed the barring of International Voters not being able to Vote...as he said "Bugger"...but he was informed that the "Jess Event" received the most Votes today...so lets spread the word!<br /><br />Max...that's funny about it telling you to go away and come back later...lol<br /><br />I must try that!<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />ClintClint Jeffrey - VK3CSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369324949312880994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610859024670586772.post-66024582277424548432010-08-10T21:53:50.922+10:002010-08-10T21:53:50.922+10:00Hi all
I just voted a few times for Jessica's...Hi all<br /><br />I just voted a few times for Jessica's homecoming, and it told me to go away and come back later, how many times can you vote at the one time ??<br /><br />Cheers from Faye and Max.Faye and Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484664264276420421noreply@blogger.com