Historical Blog Archive

It's been good to get Andrew's blog this morning - he sounded fine everything is going well at the moment and it was good to hear the chuckle in his voice over the ship name............let's all hope that this calmer weather is here for a while and that they can catch Sarah Outen up - a celebration in order when Flying Ferkins reaches 1,000 mark I think!!

At last I have been able to log in again! For some reason, unbeknown to me, the blogsite has refused my log in details and I have had to request new password...severl times . At last I can contact you boys again. Not for anything dramatic, but just to pass on sarah's best wishes. By the way she mad jelly the other day...I wouldn't hav ethought that it would set...but it did! She enjoyed it too. she's reporting that she's well, has a pretty good suntan and is generally enjoying things out there on the Indian!! We talked last evening (it was night time for her) but we were able to "share " the moon!. So good, makes you feel connected. Enough of my wanderings. Hope all is well. Kepp pluggung away at it boys...you CAN do it...and must...Sarah's depending on you. Best wishes, Helen (Sarah's Mum)

Andrew and Guy are really excited to know that Sarah has made the 1,000 mark and I know it will spurn them on - jelly how amazing - I'm still trying to imagine strawberry ice cream from a packet! Can't wait for party hats and balloons and champagne! Best wishes Claire (Andrew's mum)

Helen, so nice of you to keep an eye on our game, we all are on yours - good luck! I played the boys Sarah's podcast this am, they were chuffed! Jem

Hi Andrew/Guy - just to let you know that I am tracking progress daily and am metaphorically urging you on from the sidelines. In case you have forgotten, I'm the chap thinking about doing the same race in 2011! If you're not sure what to do with a second hand boat with 3,500 miles on the closk, let me know. Before that, however, I'd be interested to hear all the reasons why I shouldn't embark on this crazy adventure. I know it isn't all flat water and following winds but to get a first hand experience would be invaluable. In the meantime, keep it going!!!

Aidan - i will get in touch straight away. Great to have you on the comments. I'm sure the boys will be in touch when they hit land. All the best. Tom

Hi Boys, ok you've had a laugh messing about in your boat, BUT now it is time to GO. You are not far behind the other pairs boat, so forget wind, waves, sore bums, sharks and other minor problems and get that Ferkin Flying!! Best wishes. Bob

Del how can it be a bit boring - surely your games of eye spy are keeping you entertained....beggining with the letter S?! Just back from the bank holiday & loving catching up on your progress...awesome stuff. xx

Keep your eyes on the road ahead guys and GOOOO!! Sending you lots of luck and hariboooo ;-) x

Sounds as if you are making good progress and the calm weather sounds promising. I was just going to ask what games you are playing to while away the hours - Eye spy sounds like a good one to start with. Keep chilled. Nicky, Jonathan & Alex

Hi ya Keep looking out for shooting stars - I once saw 7 in half an hour on the coast of Australia. Let me know if you see any and especially if you see any UFO's Love and hugs Gail xx

Hiya Great to hear from you! Will be thinking of you when I

......... see the moon xxx