Hello All Jessaholics, and I mean ALL Jessaholics,
Our Jess is more than halfway across the Bight and before you know it she will round Tassie.......I'll leave it at that for now as we need to start rationing out the excitement lest we go overboard (cliche ! cliche !). What !!?? Who am I kidding ??!! We were overboard from day one of this voyage !!
What strikes me about this community is how much positive energy everyone has and more importantly shares with everyone else. Just think about it......if it were not for Jessica, none of us would know each other or have the opportunity to share experiences of all kinds with each other. One of the really special things about this community is how well we respond with words of comfort and encouragement if needed !
On a personal note, please forgive me for not checking in more often than I should. My warehouse move got put back by a couple of weeks due to my ankle injury and since I got back on my feet, I have been pushing myself very hard to get everything set up the way I want it. The good news is that its almost done and consequently, you will see me more often here.
Lastly, I have included a picture of sunrise in Melbourne on 22 April 2010. I just happened to lift the blinds on my kitchen window at the perfect time.....ran to get my camera and squeezed off about 10 shots....this is the best one. I hope you enjoy it.
Good luck and warm wishes to all,
Jonathan
Greetings to all!
ReplyDeleteJonathan, thank you for looking out your window at exactly the right moment and grabbing your camera! That is an absolutely magnificent sunrise photo!!!
Rationing excitement??? Who can do that??? Jessica is in the home stretch! And I just found a ridiculously inexpensive flight to Sydney and am thinking of doing a very spontaneous thing....coming for Jessica's arrival! Not sure it will work out but am giving it some serious thought. (Is it pretty sure she will arrive May 9, not before??)
You are so correct in saying this is a positive, caring, special community that has formed due to our Jessica. THX for the pleasure of being a part of it!
Am keeping a close watch on the weather that Jessica is going through. I know she is a brilliant sailor....I worry a bit nevertheless. Will give a huge sigh of relief when I know she has passed safely through it.
Blessings to all,
Janell in Oklahoma, USA
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Hi Jonathan,
How amazing of you to catch nature in her best dress!!!Colours are fantastic.Knowing what Jesse is experiencing we need heavenly intervention on the weather front and a collective prayer I think. Thanks for your update and the use of your blog site and hope to hear more of you news.
04-24-10 @ 04:56
ReplyDeleteHi Jonathan,
That is a beautiful colorful picture, and you are absolutely right. Jessica is a fantastic young lady and I wish her the best.
Good luck to you on your warehouse.
Cheers,
Michael
Hey Jonathan,
ReplyDeleteFirst time for me to say Hi to you at Jessaholics Ville, I think I remember that Sunset, our lounge room looks to the west and south and we always see the those magnificent sunsets although better if we were by the bay!
Well...we are in the doldrums between Jesse's blog posts...the weather is creeping up on Jess one look at the BOM has a scary looking cold front building....anyways if we're lucky we may hear from Jess later tonight?
I'm off to do some back tracking....
Cya's
Clint - Melbourne
Hi Jonathan,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you've reigned in samurai, she obviously likes her champers, I thought she was gunna start inviting everyone on the boat, lol. (Just a bit green eyed, sorry)
I love the pics and gr8 to hear your ankle's on the mend.
You are right about the community. It's fantastic to be a small cog in the wheel of this blog family.
My mission is to get a photo of me on the Farm cove pier as first in line to welcome her home.
Watch this space, lol.☺☺☺
Greetings Jonathan,
ReplyDeleteGlad to know the ankle is on the mend. We need our feet in optimal working order! :)
Beautiful photo! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Yes, through Jessica and this blog a community has been born and populated by a group of really decent and affable people who project a maturity and collective positive energy. I sense also ... a great sense of fun and good humour! :)
The world needs such goodwill and kind spirit more now than ever. It's a pleasure to read all the posts and enjoy seeing others interacting and contributing to others with kindness, generosity, support and encouragement.
I thank you one and all for your own part in making this so.
Especially to Jonathan for creating this blog which has brought people together ... a BIG thank you!
Thoughts are with Jesse tonight as she faces those rough conditions out there. With all the positive thoughts being sent out to the universe, she surely must be sailing along enveloped in love and warmth and safety.
Wishing all a happy weekend!
Cheers from Soldier's Mum :)
Hi Again to All,
ReplyDeleteClint, thanks mate. Sorry I missed you and the others at the lunch. Hope to see you here frequently.
Hi Janell, call it mid-life crisis but in recent times I have done quite a few things spontaneously. I have never regretted doing any of those things including traveling without a plan, in fact, they have been highlights in my life. If you are looking for a little nudge, you've got it from me. Visiting our great country will truly be a highlight in your life. Go on, (as Nike has been saying for decades), just DO it !
Hi Soldiers Mum, I did not have any idea that this community would continue to grow as it has. Setting up this blog was the easiest thing in the world and I am so glad I did. I am also happy to see you here frequently.
To all my fellow Jessaholics, have a wonderful weekend !
Cheers
Jonathan
Oh no Jess has just commented and another Knockdown...thank god she's alright, her sence of humor is really amazing...what a gal!
ReplyDeleteClint - Melbourne
Hi Jonathan and all,
ReplyDeleteJonathan, thanks for the wonderful photo and your thoughtful comments about what this blog site has done for the group that read and provide comments on it.
It is likely that most of us, if not all, have learnt something from reading Jess's blog and this Jessaholic site has become a valued alternative forum for many to express their thoughts, so you can be proud of setting it up.
Jessica has, I think, taught us all to be more positive and decisive, and to show greater caring and concern for others, and the friendships established through the blog and through our meetings will probably remain in our memories as one of the great things we participated in from October 2009 to May 2010.
Jess's arival is now two weeks away and it is evident that many people are considering how they can best enjoy the occasion. Hopefully we will be able to pool the photographic and video efforts taken from a number of different places around Sydney Harbour so we can all enjoy different views of the occasion.
Cheers,
Tony L
LEST WE FORGET..ANZAC DAY..25/4/10
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That is a beautiful sunset shot Jonathan, thanks for sharing. I hope your ankle is much better now.
ReplyDeleteJessica has just posted a new blog. We can all breath a collective sigh of relief as she made it through the storm, knockdown and all, relatively unscathed. What a champion she is! And she sounds like she's having the time of her life, good on her! Now I can get some sleep.
Sally, your wreath looks excellent and a terrific tribute to those we lest forget.
Janell, I don't think I can stand all this excitement. Are you really coming? It would be really cool if you do.
Well hello there Magpie, nice to see you again.
Missed ya! You seen my new art yet? I've also got some pics up on my samurai blog. :-))
Cheers to all...Sam
Jonathan,
ReplyDeleteIf you don’t mind, I would like to re-post one of my comments to Jessica’s blog from months ago. When I posted it, I had no idea that the pseudonym “Jessaholics” would stick. I just came up with it to tickle my own funny bone, but as it turns out, I think that it truly is an addiction albeit a good addiction. I just wanted to sincerely thank you for providing your blog for all Jessaholics to share their support for not only Jessica but for each other. You’re right that it’s because of Jessica that we have had the chance to get to know each other. But you also have given us the opportunity to gather as a Jessaholics Support Group and I appreciate it very much.
From several months ago:
“Jessica,
It’s so good to hear from you. In a way, reading your blog everyday is almost like attending one of those support groups for an addiction. ”Hi, my name is SaltyDog, and I’m a Jessaholic. An addiction like this can cause sleep deprivation and affect productivity at your job. Do you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night and sneaking out to the computer, surfing the web looking for your next fix of Jess. Some days I wake up with the shakes and I see pink elephants (or I mean pink sailboats.) But with the support or those of you who have the same addiction, we can all get through the tough days when we don’t have Jessica. But I have to admit that nothing can replace the way that I feel when I get my next fix of “Jess.” The good news is my doctor says that this particular addiction is very healthy and wholesome and he highly recommends it………………….
From Seattle, WA, USA
SaltyDog”
Happy Anzac Day all.
And thanks again, Jonathan
Mark
Dearest Jessaholic Community Support Team,
ReplyDeleteSpecial thoughts on this special day of ANZAC memories. Lest we forget.
Hiya Jonathan, great to hear from you and your stunning photo. Glad things are shaping up for you at last.
Ohhh, where do I start? Each and every one of you has written with such heartfelt perfection recently, I feel I have little more to offer.
I do wish to emphasise that I feel incredibly privellaged to be 'one of you guys'. The team spirit we share here is both endearing and empowering. To have so many cyberpals (many in the USA)is a thrill for me. I am delighted to be part of the email clan where info reaches all of us within minutes. As well as the cheeky banter!
Magpie, again it's great to hear from you.
Thanks for your photos SaltyDog and Richard, It's amazing how we all build an image of people in our minds. For example, Mark you don't look at all salty, nor do resemble anything anything canine! I was pleasantly surprised.
Janell, great news, hope you can 'DO IT'. If so, could you collect a package in Kingwood, WV for us? It's not heavy, you could even take it in the cabin with you.....catch my drift eh?
Ugh, I know I will forget someone or something, but it's time for some business...
We have one spare bed in our 5-cabin in Sydney from Friday 7th to Mon 10th May inclusive. Cost is $35 per night if 5 of us shack up. Trust me, you will be sleeping with some exclusive company!!
That's enough from me for a day or two, so enjoy your weekend everyone, Especially you (the little lady in the pink boat)
Love to all,
Collette
Good morning .... ANZAC DAY 1020.
ReplyDeleteSally ..... I'm speechless! THANK YOU! That is amazing! Today is so special and important to all Australian's. - LEST WE FORGET. -
Mark ..... thanks for re-posting that, it's spot on and so well written.
Sending warm greetings to all the Jessaholics as we breathe a sigh of relief that she's going along ok and triumphed over yet another knockdown. Typical of her strength and tenacity to overcome.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend folks!
Cheers from Soldier's Mum :)
Good morning everyone......LEST WE FORGET.
ReplyDeleteMark, I just wanted to say "DITTO" to you and I kid you not, if I had your piece to read out to Amanda when she intrviewed me over the phone the other day, it would have been a lot easier for me to convey our sentiments to her.
Almost our entire conversation revolved around that very topic you so eloquently put into words. I did my best to cover most of what you've said but we laughed alot too and got a little silly as you may well imagine. It was all very light hearted, good fun. :-))
I wanted to say so much more about the "greater community" of worldwide bloggers but, in her true professional manner, Amanda kept steering me back to her intention of writng about this certain addiction of these "Jessaholic" type characters, some of whom she intends to catch up with in Sydney.
Kind regards to you and everyone...Sam
PS, if I may...I now have 2 blogs on the go..."Voyage Art" as well as my original "samurai" where I've posted some pics you may or may not have already seen. So, to quote a joke I once heard..."My name is Cliff, drop over some time." ....haha, pretty corny, I know, sorry.
Cheers!
G'day Folks,
ReplyDeleteI remember reading Marks post on being a Jessaholic...it was great to read it again, I'm expecting a call form Amanda when I have no idea but I may mention the origin of the term Jessaholic if she doesn't know already...if I'm lucky I may get that spare bed Collette is offering if it hasn't already been taken?....just waiting for a reply....as
Sam has indicated Lest we Forget...it is a special day indeed....
Clint - Melbourne
Hi All,
ReplyDeleteLEST WE FORGET....a day in remembrance of all the brave young people who gave their lives for our great country and for those who continue to sacrifice their lives for us.
Whew ! Tough day for Jess ! None too worse for the wear, though ! I am just willing her on past the Bight because low pressure systems come out of the south in waves, one after the other. She is such a gutsy girl, taking it all in her stride.
My wife and I drove up to Mansfield, Victoria today. This is arguably one of the best country drives one can embark on from Melbourne. North up the Melba Highway, you pass through Victoria's South East Wine Country, then on to Yea and Mansfield. Great day out and while passing through every country town, flags were at half mast and it was great to see quite a few veterans about, enjoying the absolutely spectacular weather.
Hey Mark, nice rewind ! Maybe thats a good thing to do every now and again. If someone wants to do the same and quote a memorable entry.....go right ahead.
Sally By the Bay, you continue to outdo yourself ! I hope you have a catalogue of all your work !
Thanks Tony, and everyone else for your kind words. Just makes me feel more positive about life in general.
Sam, I want to congratulate you on the success of your efforts to get this group recognised by Julie, Roger and Andrew. This will make all the difference to our Sydney visit. Well done ! Great follow through !
I'm away on business for a few days next week but will sign on frequently to say hello.
Good luck everyone !
Jonathan
Dear faithful Jessaholics,
ReplyDeleteThankyou Tony, I don' know what w would do without you.
Sally, Sally, Sally your recent works are fabulous. Absolutely loved the kangaroo and Kiwi, and your wreath is superb.
Sam,Sa, Sam...a magnum?...only one ?? Pink is good !!!
Ok folks, we have happily filled one 5-bed cabin...any takers for another ??
We have the opportunity to host a very special guest from America (and she is bringing a parcel)and I want to make this happen.
Can we inspire more of you to travel to Sydney for Jesse's Homecoming? We need 4 more people to share another 5-bed cabin for at least 2-3 nights at the same Park we are staying.
Alternatively, any faithful Syneysiders willing to host our guest....5-star Aussie Style? This will include travelling to the Harbour for the day on 9th May (Mother's Day.
Please email any of us with enquiries, it will be replied within a short time.
Toodles for now,
Collette xxx
OMG....sorry for the embarrasing typos....I can be such a clutz it annoys me...bye bye x
ReplyDeleteJonathan, thankyou so much for all your kind words of support and encouragement not just for myself but everyone here.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time away and no more little "trips" ok? Take care of yourself.
Collette...that was one EACH :-))
Cheers my dears...Sam XX
Hello fellow bloggers!
ReplyDeleteMay I come in here? Wow what fabulous support you ALL have been. I read each and every comment and I am amazed. It was so wonderful to meet Jessica's Mum, Julia, last Saturday in Mooloolaba. She is a natural, lovely, person and spent nearly two hours with us. Tim did a great job in organising the lunch.
It is great that there is such a worldwide support for Jessica and I am sure that has helped her to keep on keeping on, sweet girl that she is!
You guys have all been amazing with your comments, support, rhymes, art, music, craft (Tony) etc - how special each and every one of you are!
I am privileged to have met you all, and thank you Jonathan for allowing us on your blog!
The excitement is mounting as Jess is fast approaching Sydney.
Regards to everyone,
Fay, from the Gold Coast
Hello Jessaholics
ReplyDeleteYes a great sunrise Jonathan, we awoke that morning and the bedroom was just all red. Also grabbed the camera for a good shot.
@Sally by the bay – fantastic wreath
@SaltyDog, yes this addiction is great, our computer is often on in the mornings before the kettle, we like to start the day with our morning cup of Jesseccino !!
See you in Sydney Janelle.
The Photo Gallery is going well and it is about half full already with the promise of more to come. If anyone didn’t get the Email, and would like to be part of our Jessaholic Photo Gallery, we need a photo that we can crop and add. We will have a photo of Jessica in the middle, with Jessaholics around. We have room for 29 photos, and will use your blogger name. If you would like to take part, send us an email to fayemax@three.com.au
Cheers to all from Faye and Max.
04-26-10 @ 17:13
ReplyDeleteHey There all Jess-a-holics,
I’m still hanging around, waiting for Jessica to complete her final leg of the journey. She’s a real trouper, a ‘Jewel of the Seas’. Janell I’m real glad you’re going to Sydney, decision well made. Faye and Max, that was a good idea on the Photo Gallery. Hope it turns out well.
Cheers,
Michael
G'day Janell,
ReplyDeleteThat’s fantastic that you’re going to Sydney. Very exciting. I wish we could fill an entire plane with bloggers from the U.S. and Canada. I think Michael would agree on that. You’ll be a great representative for the rest of us from these parts. Have a great time, Janell.
Mark
Hi Jessaholics
ReplyDeleteWould anyone have an email address for Grant Talistream, who wrote those wonderful songs for Jessica, we would like to invite him to join our Photo Gallery.
Thank You.
Cheers from Faye and Max.
Hiy'all,
ReplyDeleteA very warm welcome to you HomeSweetBoat, it's nice to have you join us in celebrating Jesse's voyage with a chat n giggle! I will let you into a leeeetle secret....for a short while I thought YOU were really Julie Watson!!
But I am a blonde and it's easy to trick me (thankyou Max).
Hi Michael, I'm happy to hear from you, Janell will send a car around for you Thursday week...be ready, and tell Leeloo you'll be back real soon.
Salty, I reckon I could post your photo on Jesse's blog and with those two nieces of yours, we'd have offers to pay your airfares and accommodation coming out of the woodwork !!
Oh Sam, I'm glad that is one EACH ! heheh
BTW, I just booked my airfare to Sydney as well yayayayayayay!!
Can you believe that in 2 weeks, it will all be over...after all this time??
Still keeping fingers crossed for our Darling Girls, lets hope they finds some groovy surfing onwards to Tassie.
Toodle-pip,
Collette xx
04-27-10 @ 09:26
ReplyDeleteHi Collette,
I just love your enthusiasm…lol… you make it difficult to decline your offer and that makes me just feel super sad. Got the funnies and they were hilarious, the traveling cat was great. Thanks again, enjoy.
Cheers
Michael
Collette,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea to raise funds to pay for my airfare to Sydney. But if I could pull that off, I would probably make sure that my nieces got the plane tickets instead of me. In all honesty, if I could possibly get away right now, I would ask the airlines to tie me to the roof rack of a 747 if necessary to get to Sydney. It really is hard to miss out on the celebration but my thoughts will be with all of you.
Mark
Faye and Max,
ReplyDeleteI found Grants blog which also had this email address for him. Very nice idea to include him in the photo gallery. He has a picture on his blog that he might not mind if you copy it.
tilastream@gmail.com
http://tilastream.blogspot.com/
Mark
@Collette - thank you!
ReplyDeleteI am SO envious of all you guys being in Sydney to welcome Jess back in. We booked a cruise last year which happens to leave Brisbane on 1 May, returning 12 May - just when Jess is expected back - BUGGER!, but I will be thinking of you all and know it will be the most amazing experience for you all to be part of history!
Thank you Jonathan for this site.
Regards to all you lovely fellow bloggers.
Fay, from the Gold Coast
Hi All,
ReplyDeleteI don't know enough about sailing to know how worried I should be about our young Jessica. 12 metre waves sounds enormous. We sit comfortably at our computers and write humorous and serious bits and pieces about Jessica's journey, our own plans, our own lives, our thoughts ... but gosh, the young girl who brought us together certainly isn't sitting comfortably at her computer. Tony, Sam, anyone .... can you fill us in a little about these weather conditions? I know Jessica and EPL have been through rough weather before and Jessica has experienced knockdowns and a 180 degree knockdown so the boat and Jessica's skills can get her through huge and rogue waves but I do worry. I'm glad she has headed north again to 'ride through the storm' rather than try to keep to the anticipated arrival schedule. Just stay safe Jessica. Stay safe.
Jamie has described some of the weather he is experiencing down south too. They are so brave.
Lovely to hear from Fay from the Gold Coast. Enjoy your cruise and be happy knowing you will be cruising along on the ocean at the same time as Jessica.
Janelle, lovely to hear you will be venturing out to Oz and I look forward to meeting you.
Toodle-pip (hee hee)
Ailsa
Hi Ailsa and everyone else,
ReplyDeleteTwelve metre wave height is certainly enormous and when compared to the height of a three storey house waves this high seem unbelievable. It is not just the height of the wave that is important. The distance from wave peak to wave peak is the other factor - and we don't have information about that. If the wavelength (peak to peak) is great the waves have a more gentle slope than they do when the wavelength is short - which produces nasty high and steep waves. If the wave length is long then EPL will simply ride easily from peak to peak but if the wavelength is short then there is greater danger. The other factor to consider is whether the wave pattern is regular as in a large well established swell or whether it is a confused sea resulting from a change in wind direction. In a confused sea rogue waves that are steeper and come from unexpected directions can create problems and Jessica's knockdowns have probably all occured from rogue waves rather than strong wind. There is really nothing Jess can do to avoid rogue waves other than what she is already doing by sailing a course which attempts to avoid the full force of the frontal systems she must sail through. Jess has superb boat skills and now a second-to-none knowledge of how EPL behaves in all sorts of conditions. She has stated that she knew this part of the voyage would be difficult - so she has obviously researched and been prepared for what she is having to face. I expect she and her trusty EPL will come though all of these fronts in the safest manner possible and make the most of the better conditions that follow each front.
I hope that helps without scaring you too much.
Since everyone seems to be now toodle-pipping ....
Toodle-pip to all,
Tony L
Thank you Ailsa for asking the questions which have been uppermost in our minds but too scared to ask.
ReplyDeleteIt was good to hear from you Tony with the explanation of wave patterns. I have been watching the weather charts along with Chris. We both had to shudder at the thought of Jesse facing this when she is probably very tired and the boat showing some signs of wear.
It is reassuring that the shore crew have so much experience in this area and will be giving her the very best advice.
We hold her in our thoughts and will be sooooooo relieved when Jesse and EPL head north to Sydney.
Sally in Melbourne by the Bay
Tony,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the very nice explanation. I do know that an average person would be advised to have a change of underwear with them if they were about to experience 12 meter waves. The large, long rolling ocean swells can be caused by weather conditions thousands of miles away. As they get closer to land, decreasing depths can cause the swells to become closer, steeper and taller. The bad news is that it sounds like Jess is experiencing those very large swells from miles away combined with a strong front with gale force winds, which will cause the seas to build on top of the swells. Opposing wind and currents can also cause the seas to really “stand up.” Tony is absolutely correct that rogue waves are Jessica’s biggest threat in these conditions. But Jess and EPL have proven their ability to handle these conditions.
The good news is it sounds like the winds should subside soon and even if she is left with large rolling swells, the confused seas should diminish. We’ll all sleep a little easier when we get the next report from her.
Mark
Hi everyone, I have one nerve left and Huey is really getting on it!!! I've held off on all my YeePee'ing for the moment.
ReplyDeleteI would like to add my two-bobs worth and mention that heaving-to is another viable option for Jessica in these extreme conditions, although I believe she has a drogue on board and has in all likelihood already deployed it.
Heaving-to effectively stalls the boat, keeping it's "slick" 90_deg to the waves and therefore offers protection against breaking waves. Of course, as Tony has mentioned we don't have any information as to the distance between wave peaks which is a considerable factor.
I've experienced heaving-to three times coming across Bass Straight a few years ago with success, allowing all on board some respite and the opportunity to catch up on some shut-eye.
On the other tack...what Tony has explained about the dangers of short wavelengths and Mark about decreasing depths is precisely the reason the shore crew are recommending Jessica takes the longer way down around Tassie than cut across Bass Straight. I believe Jessica will be much safer as well as less stressed with more sea room.
As much as I have every confidence in Jessica's abilities and in her preparedness for these very conditions, I worry deeply about the freakish and the rogues that occur well beyond the control of the very best sailors.
Let's keep all our fingers and toes crossed for our two lovely ladies and hope these storms abate sooner rather than later.
Take care and see you all at Jessica's...Sam
Hi Jessaholics
ReplyDeleteThank you to Tony, Mark and Samurai for your descriptions of the conditions that our dear girl is going through. Sorry but it hasn't really eased our concern for her, we have been thinking of her all day and listening to weather reports. We will only be relieved when we here that Jessica is safely through this and on her way home.
@Ailsa beautifully said.
@Mark Thank you so much for the email address of Grant. Email on its way, hope we get a favourable reply.
Cheers all, fingers crossed, our heart goes out to this brave champion.
Faye and Max.
Hi everyone...all I can say is Ditto to everyones comments, I read Jessica's lastest blog before coming here only to read Ailsa and Tony comments followed Mark and Sam's great replys...I've just been reading out loud to mum everybody's posts including Jesse's....it must be so interesting to experince these waves I think my heart would be in my mouth all the time....I just can't believe the strength of Character our Jessica has she's one very unique individual!....I wonder though how much delayed she'll be in regards to Sydney??....agree with Faye and Max too....
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Only a few more mountains to climb till a hot shower Jesse.
You're doing a fantastic job.You'll soon be over that hill.
Our thoughts are with you all the way.
Sally by the Bay
Very clever Sally...you haven't lost you touch at all....I'd reckon that's a good 15 meter wave..scary!
ReplyDeleteI've just finished watching (2nd time) Avatar this time in wonderful 2D!!...but the Blu-Ray version...really really good stuff....but thats another story!
Must go to bed!
Cheers you Jesseaholics
Clint...
Hello All,
ReplyDeleteJesse has just posted again, and is using a drogue. Good move. I don't know whether this is the Jordan drogue that someone at the cruisers forum claimed she had, or not. She also just had a another knockdown, with dishsoap everywhere. That piece sounds a little funny, but actually IMHO is pretty bad developement because of the slipperyness.All she can do now is hang out and watch for chafe on the lines, and put in chafing protection if needed. I read more about the Bass Strait, not only shallow, but lots of islands! I also read more about Bruce Arms. He is quite the guy!
toodle what?
Richard
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Tony, Mark and Sam for explanations about the conditions Jessica is currently experiencing. A little boat so exposed to nature's whim. Jessica and EPL are certainly resilient. I hope the course of safety first is followed. Bass Strait doesn't seem to be an option and from what I can work out there is more bad weather forecast for Tuesday. I can't imagine Jessica could be around the tip of Tasmania prior to that. I don't know how typical the current conditions are for this time of year and if it would be anticipated to continue. Broome is nice at this time of year!!!!
Sally, great picture - again.
Toodle-pip (Richard ... with a pip please)
Ailsa
G'day all,
ReplyDeleteOK, yes I have to agree I like that one better.
Fart-the-well ☺☺☺ HOO ROO ☺☺☺ and Hello ♫♫♫ Toodle Pip ♫♫♫
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Well done Clint Jeffrey ...FIRST ON THE BLOG...CONGRATULATIONS
Presented by Sally by the Bay
Congratulations Clint, you smarty pants you! I just got on Jess' blog and right now you're the first and I'm the last with 345 comments between us. That's about the extent of my statistical ability, I'm afraid....but I do have other qualitlies!!! :-)) :-))
ReplyDeleteSally....brilliant! excellent!! absolutely spot on!!!
How about out Jess, hey? Now it's dishwashing liquid mountains, no less.
Toodle-pip.....Sam xx
Yeah, welcome to the club, Clint. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
ReplyDelete♫♫♫ Toodle pip ♫♫♫
G'day everyone!
ReplyDeleteReally appreciate the explanations folks! Thanks. If there was a Victoria Cross for sailors, Jess surely would be awarded one! Such a valiant and courageous job she's doing.
Nice to read all the posts just now. And same as everyone, I'm here with fingers crossed and sending out positive vibes for Jess to be able to continue her journey and arrive safely home. She's certainly been copping it out there!
Wishing all a fine day/night/whatever it is in your part of the planet! :)
Cheers and toodle - pip! LOL
From Soldier's Mum :)
Hi guys,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice comments and the Trophy Sally really cool and to be honest I think I've earned it too anybody that's been following my posts over these six months would be aware of my efforts to be a first poster and I've often been totally gob smacked at how quick some folks are at getting there posts in first I sort of gave up trying a month ago but Hung Kwan set me off again!....it's funny because I was literally sitting on the keyboard last night to get ready then around 8:30 during dinner I refreshed the screen and it was still the old blog then within 2 seconds I refreshed the screen again and bingo there be a new blog form Jesse, so very quickly pasted my "prepared before" message typed in me name, website, email, which is auto-remembered, makes it quicker, and if anything typing in the security feature slows you down a bit but still I did it all pretty quickly!....soooooo do you think I was surprised to see Bruce form Brisvegas as first POST!!!!!...I couldn't believe it....and look how big his post was too!....I thought that's crazy how quick was Bruce...and then there were up to seven other posts that followed...and I thought "my god" how quick do you have to be!!!....anyway it wasn't until this morning that I did a quick check and discovered that Andrew had placed me first...good onya mate!....I knew I was there somewhere....and now I've got to go and explain to Bruce from Brisvegas how I got there first when he was clearly the first poster last night, he's posted a comment further down wanting to know how I must of hacked the website to actually get my post in first!...but the fact is I got in a good three minutes earlier its just Andrew hadn't got around to sending my post out until later....so there you go, all in good fun but you have to be sitting on your computer every minute to catch that new blog from Jesse to have a chance....whew!...sorry for all that...
Hi Clint,
ReplyDeleteThat's how come Richie Paris and Caves Beach Andrew used to always end up sending 3 blogs in the early days, lol. They didn't check the times and the manual nature of the screening process.♫♫♫ Toodle pip ♫♫♫
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Sending oceans full of positive vibes your way Jesse.Hope the united well wishes and prayers keep you safe. Sally by the Bay
Hi everyone,
ReplyDeleteI sure feel like I have a big knot in my stomach right now with concern for Jessica and I know that all of you feel the same. Regardless of how tough and how positive she is, Jess has to be feeling almost totally drained right now. All that we can do is hope that the weather eases a bit for her and keep giving her our support. Even though it’s hard to feel light hearted right now I wanted to share a story with you. My supervisor just told it to me after he found out how interested I am in Jessica’s voyage and it tickled my funny bone.
My company has an office approximately 600 miles inland from where I live. There’s no saltwater in that area but they have a large beautiful lake called Flathead Lake. One of our employees, who I’ll call Ed, retired several years ago and decided to take up many new outdoor recreational activities. He’s the type who will go out and buy the most state of the art equipment for those activities and then consider himself an expert, even if he’s never used it before. We all know those types of “experts.” Well, he decided to become a sailor in the form of windsurfing. He bought the finest sailboard he could find and even though he had never sailed anything in his life, he now thought that he was an expert sailor. One day when he got to Flathead Lake, a friendly bloke at the lake began asking Ed about sailing, so now that Ed was an expert windsurfer, he spent quite a bit of time trying to explain sailing to the gentleman. The gentleman finally thanked Ed for the nice conversation and before he left, introduced himself. It was Robin Lee Graham that Ed was explaining sailing too. LOL. Ed had no idea who Robin Graham was until someone told him the next day. Since then, Ed has become friends with Robin Graham, who now lives in Kalispell with his wife.
Nothing but positive thoughts for Jess! Have a great day, everyone.
Mark
So Mark,
ReplyDeleteYour supervisor had a talk with you after the IT guy noticed an unusual web surfing history, and that you had started biting your fingernails? ..........Just kidding.......... I am a computer network admin for a company, and I give daily updates to one of the legal assistants. She probably thinks I'm odd, but is amazed by the story. My wife is tired of hearing about it (she's no sailor,thats why I am a singlehanded sailor), and says get a life. I say why watch TV when there is an incredible real human drama unfolding right before your eyes! Go Jesse!
Toodle...........pip!
Richard
PS When it comes to strange inland sailing: I lived in New Mexico for 20 years. There was a very small lake in the north named Heron, where scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory would keep their boats. Some were over 30 feet long, with radar and gps,autopilots, etc. Ready for the ocean. The lake was four miles long and two miles wide! I guess they liked playing with the electronics!
When I lived there,at one point I sailed on even a smaller lake near Sante Fe on an Indian Reservation, and once drifted through a full immersion baptism ceremony on a West Wight Potter with a broken outboard motor. As I drifted among the hymm singing church members, one of the congregation grabbed the rail, and said "Howdy Brother, your just in time for church!.
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteWell done Clint - first. I wanna, I wanna. Once I thought I was going to be first but there were no comments listed due to a malfunction of the site. Enjoy your trophy from Sally by the bay.
Well, our young Jessica is on the move again. Thank goodness for her brilliant yachting skills and obviously a magnificent yacht.
Thanks for the funny boat stories Mark and Richard. At this point I can add mine. My late husband, Denis, bought a yacht so down we went to Blackrock for the big launch. Goodness it took hours just preparing it to touch water. Once out to sea we were going east/west/north/southeast/northwest/south/east/ ... etc ... etc. Then, after about an hour or so we were heading back. I asked 'are we going in now'? Denis said 'yes, this is the first time I've managed to get the yacht to sail towards the shore'. I had thought he was brilliant doing all those manoeuvres but the whole time he was desperately trying to learn how to steer!
Toodle-pip
Ailsa
Oh, Ps ... thanks for the 'pip' Richard. Much better.
ReplyDeletePoor Jess, how utterly exhausting and frustrating for her at the turn of events. We will continue to send out positive vibes.
ReplyDeleteOn the lighter side, and we have to cheer each other up, I loved the funny boatie stories --- When my husband and I were about to set sail from Cape Town (bound for New Zealand) the local yacht club were horrified that we were leaving on a Friday ... apparently a nautical taboo. Not being superstitious (and slightly arrogant) we ignored the warnings, cast off the lines and backed out of the mooring only to be greeted by “I told you so” as our forgotten shore power line stretched out like a strained rubber band!
We will be leaving on a more sedate 12 day cruise tomorrow, from Brisbane to New Caledonia. Keep well everyone and our thoughts will definitely be with Jessica while out on the water!
Toodle-pip
Fay from the Gold Coast
Fay, how funny! I got a mental picture of that and of Richard's, Mark's and Ailsa's stories too. Sadly, I don't have a funny story to contribute but can relate very well to the taboo about picking up the pick to go anywhere on a Friday.
ReplyDeleteThe only time I remember ever doing it, I fell straight into a hole at the bottom of the companionway steps as I went down below to grab the winch handles shortly after getting the anchor up. Someone had lifted the floorboard out and forgot to tell me. Consequently I hit my lower leg so hard against the side of the hole, it shifted the muscle on my shin about an inch up my leg and never recovered, leaving me with a dent on my leg. As much as it hurt at the time, I now consider it a trophy, funny enough, and a reminder that there is something to be said about superstitions. I also believe the one about bananas on board but that's a whole other story. :-))
Toodle-pip...Sami
Here's my boat story, - nothing spectacular, but it's mine to tell! lol-
ReplyDeleteWhen the MOTH [man of the house] was still in the navy, they used to have a "family day at sea" so the NOK could experience and see what goes on on our ships.
The kids were still little but old enough to be excited to be going on Daddy's ship. :)
I was also quite excited as I'd never been on a war ship at sea before. We were to sail out through Sydney heads and off shore some distance as two ships did a ship to ship transfer andother "show off" exercises. :)
Being a lover of food and in those days the navy cooks did an excellent job, I was especially looking forward to the sumptuous banquet which was to be served.
Well ... sure enough, i was as sick as dying dog! LOL
In fact, I'd started feeling queasy before the ship left the wharf! lol The only way I was able to see that day through was to remain on deck in the fresh air and NOT go below decks or even inside at all lest I risked losing my breakfast!!
Totally missed the sumptuous lunch! lol
Have a good day everyone! :)
Cheers ......... Soldier's Mum :)
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As the Tortoise said to the Hare "Slow and steady wins the race!"
We can wait Jesse ....you'll get there!
Sally by the Bay(drawing again... sorry) but I have to get rid of this nervous energy somehow!!!
Isn't amazing...there's such an out pooring of love in almost every post on Jesse's blog salt water just wells up in my eyes...
ReplyDeleteHow do you do it Sally....little artistic gems!
Hey Sami...that trip you had down staires didn't sound to good at all, I can just imagine how much that must'e hurt...ouch!
Must go to bed...I'm falling asleep at the keyboard...hecks it's 2:21am!!!
Cya you all...and tootle pips...
Clint
Hello All!
ReplyDeleteFaye just sent me the link to this place, so I have some catching up to do. Wonderful pictures here. Glad to know there is a place to catch up on Jessica news and news about the blog family.
Cheers,
Molly
Oh, Sally...you don't ever need to apologise for "drawing again". I always look forward to seeing your next piece. I feel quite spoilt that you've contributed 6 masterpieces to this post...so far...your nervous energy is very creative and talented. It's such a shame you can't post them on Jessica's blog. :-))
ReplyDeleteHello Molly, nice to see that little happy face of yours. I hope you're well. If I may be so bold, while you're looking around for all things "Jessica", hehehe (I'm feeling really cheeky now) there may be a couple of other blogs that might be of interest.......or not.
www.jessicawatsonsvoyageart.blogspot.com and www.samurai56.blogspot.com
Hi Clint, it didn't tickle! But like I said, I'm quite proud of my little trophy. :-))
Avagoodweegend everybody, see you at Jessica's.
Toodle-pip.....Sami
Hey, guess what that verification code was just now....imateddi....like, I'm a teddy :-))
ReplyDeleteToodle-pip-pip.
Hi Sam,
ReplyDelete...you're not a Teddy!!!!! You're a Banana.... it was the Bananas in Pyjamas that were coming down the stairs and the teddies on Tuesdays who were trying to catch them unawares!!!!Ooops. Sorry to hear about your unexpected "trip" Sam .Rest up.
Thanks for your encouragement everyone...I have a lot of fun reading the Sailing stories and everyone here has sooooo much to give,it does give a very warm glow to my day as we wait for the next news from Jesse.Keep your eyes peeled...\(*).(*)/
Hi Molly welcome .Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Sally by the bay
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Ditto, Sam. I enjoy every one of Sally's drawings. And welcome Molly and Clint to Jonathan's blog. It's good to see you, along with all of the other Jessaholics who have been hanging out here. Check out Sam's two blogs if you haven't already. And Richard in Maryland has a real nice Jesse Watson Info site that you can get to through his blog profile.
ReplyDeleteTake care everyone.
Mark
Thanks Mark...not a problem its good to have a common ground for all of us...Sally at out Luncheon I think I mentioned something about my mums paintings and pencil sketches that she's done over the years, this link should take you to my Facebook Photo's page where you'll see under "Clint's Albums" mums work...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1171520133&v=info#!/profile.php?id=1171520133&v=photos
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Catch
Clint - Dandenong
Here are a couple of recent articles, if you haven’t already seen them.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.smh.com.au/national/sailing-into-a-storm-of-publicity-20100430-tzap.html
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/01/2887742.htm?section=justin
Mark
Thanks for the links Mark...it was really interesting to read that first link, with every news item thats released we seem to learn a little more about her about her family and her future....all I can say is "wow"....how things are going to change for Jess...
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Clint..
Hullo everybody!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Molly, it's lovely to have you in the Jessaholic House of Addiction! May you never recover!!
Michael, please don't be sad, that makes me sad. And neither of us wants to be sad so let's not be sad okay?
Well, we've had lots of new additions to Jonathan's site....a first prize blog winner, more addicts, ANZAC wreaths, trophies, kangaroos & kiwis, funny boating stories and informative sailing info. Thanks everyone,I often lol...lol!!
Added to this, I suspect we have broken our own record for the number of comments on this site. We need Hung from Hong Kong here to do our stats!
It was pretty windy on our bay today and hardly any boats were out sailing. It looked pretty choppy and uncomfy, and made me try to visualise the magnitude of what our Jesse is enduring.
Well, that's all folks, keep well everyone.
Toodle pip xx
Hey...Magpie...well done you got first!....but wait till the morning as someone may have got in before you...if you're lucky you'll be okay...
ReplyDeleteCheers
Clint....
HIP hip HOO ROO for Magpie!!
ReplyDeleteAnother Jessaholic wins 1st prize in the worldwide blogger Olympics!!
Who will it be next? Did anyone read Mr Victor Pankohohen-somthing-or-rather's challenge?...It's to win first place comment on Jesse's site when she arrives home...and something to do with midnight as well. I should have taken more notice....
Nightie-night and toodle-pip xx
Thanks team ☺☺☺
ReplyDeleteAt least I didn't have to read anything!
♫♫♫ Toodle Pip ♫♫♫
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ReplyDeletewin by Clint we now have the May trophy
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Congratulations...1st on the Blog Magpie
Presented by Sally by the Bay...Who will be next?Somehow I think it's a man thing but I could be wrong.
Any prize for 16th? That's my personal best so far.
ReplyDeleteYeah Magpie, at least you didn't have to read anything.
Toodle-pip
Hi Jessaholics! Just dropping by to tell all of you how much I enjoy reading your blogs. You guys just keep me smiling....and goodness knows, I am in need of smiles! My worry meter has been topping out over concerns for 'our' girl. All night vigils and continual trips to the computer are wearing me out....cannot imagine how Jessica feels! SO, please keep sending your light-hearted and upbeat notes to cheer us. Jessica will get through this and so will the rest of us! ...You all are really a fun group of people! How wonderful that you have come into my life through a precious 16 year old champion! Go Jesse!
ReplyDeleteJanell in Oklahoma, USA
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Magpie. I thought I was going to be 'The First' with this one and yes, nothing to read to quickly respond. There were zero comments when I sent it. I was doing the jumping, bouncing, click heals, click heals, jumping, etc. because I really thought I would be 'the First'. Oh well, at least it was another Magpie. My Magpies are currently playing (for those who are overseas Magpies are the best footy team in the world).
Janelle, we've all been so worried about these difficult times for Jessica. But doesn't she handle it all so well? That drogue thing, my goodness, Jessica is brilliant. And in the middle of all that Jessica posts a photo for us all to see. She is magnificent. According to the tracka on Jessica's site she seems to be now heading well down the west coast of Tassie.
Cheers all and
Toodle-pipping with bells on
Ailsa
Hi all again,
ReplyDeleteI've just read what I wrote ... I mean 'click heels, click heels" ... you know what I mean. And some football team seems to be now making it hard work for my Magpies .....
Toodle-pipping still with bells on
Ailsa
Well aren't we just the yakkety yakkety little mob today! LOL
ReplyDeleteWELCOME to the latest posters to join us here!
Nice to *see* you! :)
Not the same as being first on the blog, but Sam and my posts were one after the other yesterday! LOL
Does that gain us a trophy, Sally? :)
Two nurses, one old and one young! LOL
See what she creates now folks! :)
G'day everyone! :)
Weekend's almost over and Jesse is facing another night battling rough seas down south. Here's hoping our collective good wishes and positive thoughts are helping her stay strong and resilient.
Sending warm wishes to all!
Cheers ........ Soldier's Mum :)
Oooppsss ....... sorry!
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Soldier's Mum! :)
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Well ladies...it seems the race is on!..............
and all the while as we try to keep ourselves distracted and informed................
Jesse battles it out in her own race to get back home.It seems we are tripping over ourselves to will Jesse on towards her goal.
Hopes and prayers she has good weather for the final run .
Sally by the Bay
HA HA HA! EXCELLENT Sally! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing I'm the slower one seein' as I'm older and more decrepit!! LOL
That's SO good! You amaze me how you do these! Same as Sam with her art, HOW does one do that??!!
My artistic and computer skills are limited I'm afraid. I'll never win any awards or get rich that's for sure! LOL
What a gift and blessing it is to be connected with a really lovely bunch of people!
THANK YOU!
Thoughts are with Jesse tonight.
If we could turn ourselves into dolphins and escort her safely home, I'm sure each one of us would gladly swap our human condition to do so right now.
Until next time ........ Toodle-pip! :)
Aww heck! .... cheers too! :)
Soldier's Mum :)
The other day I saw the weather and wave forecast for the day Jessica was assumed to round Tasmania, May 1-2, according to my excel sheet with forecasts for arrival to the remaining waypoints. I got and still am very worried about her, since the wave forecast showed 10-12 meter waves close to Tasmania, for the 1-2 May. How much can this girl take?
ReplyDeleteAnyway if you want my latest forecast on arrival to Sydney, I can just say that on 1 May she had 770 nm to Sydney shortest distance around Tas (158 nm to my waypoint at Southeast Tas). Since I have guessed 90 nm straight distance covered per day for the last leg, this gives 8,3 days more and arrival late on 9 May. On the open Indian Ocean she covered around 100 nm straight distance per day, and after Cape Leuwin more like 70. The weather forecast hints 20 knots upwind after Tas, and waves from the side, not 100% fun. My personal guess now is arrival 10 May, but it is hard to know. You can make your own guess based on 770 nm remaining on 1 May.
May everything go well, I am nervous. I hope Abby don't get worse, she will pass Tas in June/July.
/Ben, Sweden
Ahoy Jesse=o=holics !!
ReplyDeleteI bring you good news. According to the Examiner, Jesse has cleared Tasmania !
http://www.examiner.com.au/news/local/news/human-interest/tassie-turns-on-rough-welcome-for-watson/1818562.aspx
I too was getting VERY nervous when they showed her position so close to the lee shore of Tasmania, with Passage weather showing west winds and Eastward moving swells. There was another recent news story that said she was exhausted and her arrival to Sydney would be delayed till the 15th. If the Examiner story is true (and I have no reason to doubt it), she is in much better position now, having cleared the dangerous lee coast. Jeanne Socrates went through the Bass Strait from west approach to the east in 48 hours a few days ago. From one of the articles, they said they want to keep Jesse away from shipping, so this could be why they routed her around. It also means she has rounded another one of the great capes!
Toodle Toodle ...........pip
Richard in Maryland
PS I should be out sailing right now, but this is a nail biter!
Thanks Richard and Ben for the updates. Your excel predictions have been a lot of fun throughout Jessica’s voyage, Ben. Thanks for sharing them with us. Boy, did I give a big sigh of relief when I read the Examiner article regarding rounding Tasmania. Although she still has quite a stretch to go, I can’t help but think that the worst is behind her. My gosh, she deserves a respite from the conditions that she’s endured in the past week or so. She is an incredible individual. It’s also very good news to hear that Jeanne Socrates made passage of Bass Strait. Here’s the last entry that I saw on Jeanne’s website:
ReplyDelete“April 24,
Recovering from Storm last night 14 hour steep 6 meter swell, wind 35-46kt, occasional lull to 28 kt.
No sleep at 7pm -- Seas calming down but still big sailing gently. Australian Coast guard plane flew by at noon.
Called me Ella's Pink lady. I asked him where she was. He came back and reported that she is 56 ml to NNW. My worries confirmed - Crossed paths but now know she's astern of me. Like me she wanted to avoid the center of the low and worst of the weather. more cold fronts mon and wed with strong winds.”
Take care, Jessaholics.
Mark
Happy Birthday, Clint!
ReplyDeleteI’ll break out the Vegemite, Tim Tams and tip a cold one to you. I hope your next half a century is as good as the first one.
Cheers,
Mark
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 50th and many happy returns. I hope you have a super day.
Hugs, kisses and toodle-pippies.....Sami XOX
Here's a new article mentioning Jessica's arrival to be the weekend of May 15-16.
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Toodle-pip,(?) :-))
Mark
HAPPY 50TH Clint! :)
ReplyDeleteMake the most of your 50's mate, it flys by all too fast! I cannot believe these past 10 years are now behind me. :(
I turn 60 in December! .... Shock horror!
Cheers and toodle-pip from Soldier's Mum :)
G'day Ben, Richard, Mark,Thanks for the info and links! :)
ReplyDeleteHi ya Sami! :) Check your email! :)
Cheers again ........ Soldier's Mum :)
Happy Birthday Clint ☺
ReplyDeleteI nearly got two in a row on Jessica's blog! But I had to read a bit this time,lol.
Have a few beers in the big boys bar for (hic) Jessica as well, Toodles ♫☺♫
Hi all and hope you're well. Firstly a very Happy Birthday Clint, 50years of age is a fantastic age! All the very best, including being first poster. Woohoo!!
ReplyDeleteHow good Jesse has made the "turn". Very worrying time for sure but hopefully through the worst of it.
OK, I'll see some of you in Sydney.
Oh, OK then "Toodle Pip". I hate to miss out on anything, just ask my husband.
Cheers, Jacquie
Greetings to Everyone!
ReplyDeleteWhat a relief that Jessica is heading North! When I read her blog something got in my eye too...like some of the rest of you. And my heart beat a little faster as well. Yea Jessica!
Hopefully everything will go well for her as she heads HOME. I, for one, won't be completely at ease until she ties up at the dock and I'm looking forward to being somewhere in that crowd when it happens. I'll probably be way too far away to actually see it but I'll hear the cheer and know that she has 'completed her journey'. And I'll be jumping up and down, screaming and yelling just as loud or louder than everyone else.....
I feel so privileged to get to be there with so many of you, to get to hang out with some of you, and to take in all the excitement of Australia welcoming your young Champion back home! This is really a special occasion in more ways than one!
Toodle pip ya'll........ :)
Janell in Oklahoma, USA
Hi ya'll,
ReplyDeleteHippo Birdie Clint, welcome to the fearless fifties.....fearsome, frisky fervid, fabulous...all of the above....
You received a pressie to remember with Jesse rounding her final Cape. Let's not forget that lovely shiny trophy Sally made for you the other day...very spoilt boy Clint..
It's been a magnificently joyous day knowing that Jesse is out of that menacing weather and sea. Lets hope her last days up the coast and round about are absolutely glorious for her.
The Sydney trip suddenly feels more 'real' and arrangements are being synchronised nicely.
It's become a 'once in a lifetime' thingy for me.
I'm such a lucky girl to be part of this with all you guys.. Thanks Captain Jesse!!
Toodle-pip,
Collette
Thanks Guys....between being on the phone replying to emails responding to my Facebook page..and finally catching up here and I still haven't got around to posting a comment on Jesse's blog as yet, I will in just a tad, it's been a fairly ordinary day with thoughts of Jess not being far from my mind...its interesting to read the Latest News in regards to Jess's home welcome, sounds like it'll be a full on event, I'm wondering just how close we will be able to get to see Jess stepping off EPL...I hope its not too crazy...
ReplyDeleteI've been printing out Sally's artistic gems, three to a page, together with Voyage Art...it's looking real good...
Thanks again for all the nice Birthday Wishes
Cheers all
Clint...
@ Clint: Happy Birthday! In the US we don't say 'the fabulous fifties' without reason. May this be your best decade ever!
ReplyDeleteCelebrate big time!!! And have a great and Happy Day! (Maybe I'm late??? Well, just do over it again! OK?)
Janell in Oklahoma, USA
Some sad news on Jessica's blog from Molly,
ReplyDelete"Dearest Jessica, I was so glad to read your happy news. I know that sooner than you think, you will be home at last. Now...I would like to ask this loving blog community for some kind thoughts and prayers. My husband passed away yesterday. It was sudden and unexpected, we suspect heart failure, but do not know yet. So I will be infrequent here, as I work my way through this. Continued blessings to my favorite Sailor Girlie....Molly....Maryland....USA"
give her a bell@
http://thinkstoomuch-gabe.blogspot.com/
Dear Molly,
ReplyDeleteI went to your blog but it's not open to anonymous posts, so I'll repost here what I tried to do there.
My sincerest condolences on the sad and sudden death of your beloved husband.
What you're going through now is unimagineable to others. Perhaps knowing others care might bring some small measure of comfort.
My sympathy to you in your sad loss.
Soldier's Mum xxx
05-03-10 @ 19:45
ReplyDelete@ Molly: Very sorry to hear the sad news, my most sincere condolences to you. Your husband is in my prayers.
Michael (75) from Kingwood, WV
Dear Molly,
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry to hear of your sad loss. I send you my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences.
I hope you are able to find strength and comfort in knowing that as many people as there are following Jessica’s voyage, the same number will be saddened by your loss and will all be thinking of you at this time.
Be gentle with yourself dear Molly.
My sincerest regards to you,
Sam XX
Dear sweet Molly,
ReplyDeleteAs with Soldier's Mum I cannot comment on your other site .Please know that I have you in my thoughts and know from viewing your blog site and amazing photos,that you are sensitive to nature and all of it's wonders.Having followed Molly the Owl in San Marcos I now better appreciate the cycle of life in all its shades of joy and sadness.Life can bring great joy and we need to hold on to the lovely memories we have and which I'm sure you and your husband shared.
Kindest wishes
Sally by the Bay
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..(for as long as it takes to get my blood pressure down)
and your poor Mum could use a hand in the kitchen...and don't try telling us you can't cook.
Sally by the( we've been watching you) Bay
Dear Magpie, thankyou so much for alerting us to Mollie's unimaginable loss.
ReplyDeleteDear Molly, dear sweet bubbly Molly, my heart aches for you and my eyes weep. So so so incredibly sad, I am so so so unable to imagine your immense grief at this time.
Our thoughts are with you Molly xxx
Thanks Janell as I type I'm enjoying the last two slices of my chocolate cake...lovely!
ReplyDeleteWell I'm a bit late visiting the blog tonight, I see lots of things have happenend...
Molly...my thoughts are with you...so sorry
It was a nice article in the Courier Mail by Amanda Lulham pictures were sensational, this wasn't the article that Amanda was talking about?...there was no mention about the Blog and her deicated Jessaholics...maybe thats still a future article she's still planning on doing?
Did anyone receive an email from Jesse's Team on the unique memorabilia being offered, I'd love to purchased it but its way to expensive which is real a pity!
Faye and Max....you have excelled with your picture gallary...bloody beautiful bit of work...
Right I'm out of here...1:34am!...Collette is right we've all turned into night owls...
Toodle-pops
Clint.
Oh...we found a kitten in our front yard over the weekend, dumped most likly!, mum and I are thinking of naming it Jesse, we're not sure if its a boy or girl yet but it is adventurous...
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POOR OLD MOTHER EARTH....She's having sooo much trouble doing up her pretty pink necklace!!!
Sally by the Bay
Hello Clint,
ReplyDeleteHow does it feel to be this side of 50? I hope you had a great "milestone" of a birthday. xx
When I spoke to Amanda Lullham before she did say that she would love to do a story on "The Jessaholics" and would try to catch up with us on Polaris in Sydney. I have to call her when I get there so she can organise it as she wants to takes pictures of us too. She knows where we're all be staying so it'll either happen over there or on Polaris. Don't know yet.
"Jesse" is perfect for you new found friend. Will I have another pusscat photo to add to my collection of followers, I wonder.........
Cheers and toodle-pip...Sami xx
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ReplyDeleteDear Molly,
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. How sad, and to hear that it was a sudden passing. You are receiving messages from people all around the world and please know that I too, in Australia, am thinking of you. Just something else that young Jessica has been able to do. Jessica inspires us every day but in this situation she has enabled so many people to think of you at this sad time for you. My sincere condolences.
Ailsa
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Dear Molly
ReplyDeleteWe are just so sorry to hear about the sudden and unexpected loss of your husband, and our hearts go out to you at this time. We just couldn’t imagine what this must be like, with the mixed emotions of Jessica’s arrival, and all your new found friends through Jessica’s blob.
Dear Molly, we will be thinking of you with warm affection, and there will be many people from around the word saddened to hear of your loss.
Please stay in touch.
With love from Faye and Max.
Help I've got this Jessaholic thing real bad. I've podiumed on the blog again!
ReplyDeleteMy'HSC'Daughter reckons I'm giving Jessica more attention than her.
I suppose that means I'm going to watch her play netball on Satdy, instead of 9 holes of golf with the fella's.♫ Toodle pip ☺
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Hi Molly,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read on here about the passing of your husband. We were out of town all this past weekend and I did little if any blog reading either here on or Jessica's blog. Prior to leaving last Friday, I had been on dial-up only due our DSL service in this area being out for several days and well . . . . I just plain missed it until today. We had gone to Nashville, TN for our nephews wedding and were right in the middle of all of the flooding and a day later leaving Nashville waiting for a clear road to open up.
I have a vivid memory of reading your first post on Jessica's blog last year and clicking your profile which said "Married and crazy about my husband". That one short comment spoke volumes about you and the relationship that you shared for all of those years.
God's peace be with him and you as you deal with this emptiness in your life. You have many friends here among the regulars any of whom will reach out to you and offer their support when needed.
Georgia Guy
@ Michael,
ReplyDeleteGlad you chimed in with a request that the Queen intervene ! I was the "anonomous" that implored Sir Richard to beseech the Queen to intervene.
I have a feeling that she will get many very justly deserved awards in the future. I think it is cruel that Sailing World gave ammo to the knockers at this point. Nancy has no heart.
It seems as though Jesse is taking this better than we are! I suppose after what she has been through, this is no biggie! She is a tough cookie in all ways. I liked her comment
"Well, what have I been doing for the last six months?"
Richard
Magpie, you’re a strong man to stand up and admit you addiction, as if any of us could hide our addiction. Spending time watching your daughter’s netball game instead of golfing is a big step in dealing with it. We’re all here to help each other if we need it. I know all of you have helped me deal with my Jessaholism. Fortunately, there are no other addictions that are nearly as wholesome as this one.
ReplyDeleteMolly, much more important than us helping each other with our Jessaholism, we're all thinking of you right now. I hope that you know that you have our support, our thoughts and our prayers. Take care, Molly.
Boy, is this an exciting time for all of us and obviously Jess is extremely excited about getting home. Hope you’re all doing well.
Mark
Congratulations Magpie, comment No 3 on Jessica's blog. Great effort you must have been sitting there with one finger on the refresh button, and another on the send button.
ReplyDeleteCheers from Faye and Max.
Greetings all .............
ReplyDeleteAnother goodie, Sally! :)
Magpie.... you'll end up with RSI [repetitive strain injury] if you keep it up! lol What do you do, sit by the computer 24/7??! LOL Hope your daughter's team wins in saturday! :)
Continuing to hold Molly in thought and hoping you're feeling the comfort in some small way of the support from across the sea dear Molly.
The days are counting down now for Jesse's triumphant return home. What a great girl she is, aye? Gives hope for the future of our country with young people such as Jessica. If she never does another thing, that's absolutely ok! She's already accomplished more than some ever will in their entire lifetime.
Somehow though, I think perhaps this is just the beginning for this intrepid and brave young woman!
wishing everyone a safe, heatlhy and happy weekend!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to the Mum's!
Cheers and toodle - pip!
Soldier's Mum :)
Hello everyone sorry I've been quiet but my computer monitor spat the dummy. I tried to post at the library but kept getting error messages :(.
ReplyDeleteAnyways Jesse is nearly home.... woohoo!!!!! She is finally after all this time getting off the back pages of the paper if she's even featured at all. The Advertiser here in Adelaide have blatantly ripped off her blog and pictures when they've bothered to put anything.
Looks like I won't make Sydney which is very disappointing $$ + health but that's OK I'll have my own celebration here hopefully they'll cover it live on TV and I can celebrate with the blog family online I'm sure Jesse's blog will go in to meltdown on that day !! Take care everyone....Meleese x
Me again. Molly I'm just catching up with the fact that you've lost your husband. I'm so sorry. My love and thoughts are added to the others....Meleese x
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone in 'holicland,
ReplyDeleteWell, the grand finale of Jesse's voyage is nigh. By this time next week, hopefully, Jesse will be on dry land, albeit concrete, and probably wearing her wobbly boots!
Nutralady, I feel for you, it must be a really frustrating tome for you. Be sure to watch the Ten network on Saturday, we'll give you a big wave and blow you a kiss.
As I speak Janell is in the air on her way to Oz...what a lady she is. I guess you are still checking in with us here Janell, so please enjoy your flight as much as possible. The only good thing about it from my point of view is that is doesn't take 20hrs like it does to London!
Faye and Max, you're also on your way today, so please drive and arrive safely.
Jesse's blog has over 1000 comments, a huge reaction from around the world regarding that rediculous purposely-timed hogwash about a record or some such thing. Thank heavens I've already forgotton the woman's name.
If Jesse is not making a record, well, she's certainly making history!
In light of that, you really can't have one without the other.
HOW GOOD DOES IT GET????
Todole-pip for now,
Collette xx
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Mmm...............tucking into a home cooked meal with .......................heaps of fresh fruit and veges of course (care of MUM.)
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and on the 16th ???????? Hope you had a good rest Jesse
Hi everybody, I hope you're all well.
ReplyDeleteI hope Jessica has a good rest, as Sally said on the 16th and 17th because the party starts again on the 18th when it will be.....HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY JESSICA!!! That is going to be the birthday parties of all birthday parties, I'm sure for such a deserving young lady. :-))
4 more sleeps till I hop on a plane to Sydney and I can't wait!!! Toodle-pipping all the way!!!....Sami xx
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteThe netball team won for the first time this year.
So I tried really hard to resist the plea's (of 9x17yr old ♀'s in lycra)to attend all the games from now on. Golf is on hold for a few more weeks, lol. ☺☺☺ Hoo Roo ☺☺☺
Oh, before I go,
ReplyDeleteIt's not all glamour, lol.
The Netball grade the ♀'s are in is the 4th level of the Open grade. So I get to watch all the shapes and sizes of ♀ in Lycra as well.
(☻ At least they're all exercising, not like creepy me ☻)
♫ Toodle Pip ♫
You’re a good Dad, Magpie. The days of watching your daughter play netball won’t last very long, but golf will be there forever.
ReplyDelete4 more sleeps, but who’s counting. I know who. It’s SAM…….Too exciting!
Mark
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As your dream journey comes to an end Jesse I wish you a future filled with days and days of lot of that sunshine stuff.
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A lovely smiling sun Sally. ☺☺☺
ReplyDeleteThanks Magpie but....OOOpps!!!! As you can see the EPL is cracking up and what with the pump and loo having problems I guess it's been a tough journey around the world.Time for a rest for this brave duo Jesse and EPL.Not long now.....
ReplyDeleteSally by the (was that a yawn I saw) Bay
WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA JANELL!!!
ReplyDeleteSee you in 4 sleeps! Can't wait!
Great rays, Sally!
Toodle-pipping all the way.....Sami xx
Collette, your comment on Jessica’s blog was a masterpiece and a real nice tribute to the Jessaholics. I wish that I had the time and creativity to publish a book of highlights of all of the comments and artwork that have been posted to Jessica’s blog.
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Mark
Collette,
ReplyDeleteI second Mark's comment about your special Jess-o-holic tribute. Very clever! It would be great to sift through all the blogs and find the extra special comments. There are so many. And then there are Brumbys poems.
Toodle-pip
Richard
Hi everyone
ReplyDeleteJust letting you know that we have made it safely to Sydney, and the Caravan Park is part of the National Park. Good amenities, nice walks close by, but the best part is that we have 4 bars of signal for the Wireless Broadband to keep in touch with Jessica and you all. Beautiful day here, 23 degs fine and sunny we are in shorts and T-shirts. We can't wait for the rest of you to join us and start the Jessaparty. Tomorrow we meet Janelle at Circular Quay for a day at Taronga Zoo and will check out "Mr Shuffles" the miracle baby elephant.
Cheers to all, and a safe trip to those coming to Sydney for "J Day" on Saturday.
Toodle-Pip to all
Cheers from Faye and Max.
Hiy'all!!
ReplyDeleteJANELL, WELCOME TO THE LAND OF OZ!!
Faye and Max, happy to hear you arrived safely, and thanks for looking after Janell. OMG...you will see the famous cute litlle Mr Shuffles, that will be fantazmigorrigle!!
Thankyou everyone for your nice feedback on my post, I must admit the 'dream' story came to me practically as I wrote it verbatim from my thoughts. I was afraid I would end up offending someone though, but thankfully that doesn't seem to be the case...pheeewww..
BTW, I apologise profusely for the typos, and forgetting upper-case, and mucking up some peoples names...I was anxious I would get 'timed-out' before I could submit the post, so I just went head down, touche up..tap tap tap tap..
Clint, please keep us up to date with what mischief you're up to, we will really miss you in Sydney.
Three more sleeps...
pip...pip...pip...pip...toodle pip
Collette xx
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Hello Faye & Max, nice to hear from you and glad you arrived safely. How lovely that you will meet Janell tomorrow. Have a great day at the zoo with Mr Shuffles. Thanks for the weather report, handy to know what to pack. See you on Thursday.....3 more sleeps! Yay!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Mark,
How's your PAS today? What do you take when it gets so bad your cheeks start to ache?
Hi Collette, that was a beauty, I always knew you had it in you! Excellent!!!
Toodle-pipping all the way to Sydney....Sami xx
I'm Back!!
ReplyDeleteSaltyDog, I've just read your funny PAS post...hilarious hehehhe!!!!
I thought had a nasty cold, but I must have the same affliction as you Sam. Do you reccommend Voltarin cream for the cheeks? (facial cheeks, that is)..
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Hi Collette, what a cheeky little monkey you are. Nevermind about your typos, it was Clint's name I was most worried about, but you did well! hahahaha!!!!
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Hmmmm Sam, you're terrible Muriel!! hehheee xx
ReplyDelete@Sally, how many beautiful artworks you did here! Wow, as our Jesse would say...
ReplyDelete@Magpie, sorry, but I think I was trapped only once by the blog's publishing delay, and it was only two blogs, and not in the early days. Btw, it doesn't matter! and Congrats for your quick shooting!!!
@HomeSweetBoat, finally you're a lucky one, as Jessica decided to postpone her arrival especially for you, so you will be back from your cruise!!! You are spoilt, my dear!
@All the Jessaholics family... Cheers. We must all be bubbling with happiness, savouring these last days as Jessica is doing. PAS! Though I am still worried that her AIS could suddenly fail in the middle of tha big ships' traffic. I can't wait knowing her crossing the finish line and enter through the heads, triumphally. Brings me tears.
Hey, all you Lucky Jessaholics!
ReplyDeleteI'm positively green with envy!! I know you'll all have a wonderful celebration, and {{{ HUGS}}} all around!!! I'm going to wear my pink shirt, so I'll be celebrating from afar!!! I can just see it now . . . a sea of blue, and then a bigger sea . . . of pink . . . pink, everywhere . . . pink flags, pink balloons, pink shirts, pink hats, pink hair (probably), and hopefully pink fireworks, and a beautiful pink sky . . . later in the day!!! Oh yes, and don't forget the pink champagne!!!
Have a wonderful welcome home party, one that will last your whole lifetime . . . remembering this very special, very unique, time when Jesse was the catalyst that brought all you amazing, talented, people together, . . and, she managed to do it while circumnavigating, this beautiful planet!!! I have no doubt that you are all, now, life-long mates who will forever continue to appreciate and support one another!!! Thanks for letting me tag along in my own smaller way.
Would love to be there to help you all celebrate, but will have to do the next best thing. I know that there is a webcam that shows Sydney Harbour, but it's on some sort of a delay, and it's from a distance, so probably won't be able to tell Ella's Pink Lady from all the other boats. I'll be watching for the Polaris too!! I'm not confident that there will be coverage here in the US, since we haven't heard anything yet . . . even though a couple of us have written requesting that they report on Jesse, and her progress . . . so far, nothing! Very disappointing!!!
I can really almost feel the party mood you're all in right now, the euphoria is another thing that's contagious!!! Have a gobsmacking good time, and don't forget to report back to us unlucky ones, tellings us all about it when you return!!
If possible, I hope someone will take lots of pictures and post them. I know Sam, you said you'd be doing that, but hope to see you in some of them too, so, the more the better! Also, hope that someone will be able to take a photograph of the flag that the McGrath's are planning on presenting to Jesse!!
Only three more sleeps . . . or is that only three more nights when I don't get much sleep!!! (Actually, it'll be at least four more, because I'll be up "watching" the festivities on the web, and your days are my nights!!! Live it up!! Make it memorable!!! Give Jesse a big hug from the rest of us!!!
Good Night you Gorgeous People!!
Toodle Ooo, Pip-Pip!!!
Carol Florida U.S.A.