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I think that it's great you are chivvying on the others - real team spirit. Glad the power is back up - more to power the iPod.

Fantastic endurance paying off with real solid progress since the storm. Now focus on the mid way point and lowerering the longitude numbers! Have either of you been in the water if so what was it like? Is there any growth on the hull of the boat? Are there any fish around you? Keep going and I hope the shower helps with the sores. Keep going Guy and Andy - make the most of the better weather.

As the MP for Horsham I'm so pleased there is a team in the race who are based in my constituency. A local resident told me about your participation and I'd like to send you all my best wishes and good luck for the remaining stages of the competition. This really is an incredible challenge and I would love to hear more about it when you return. Do please get in touch if you would like to meet up when you are back in the UK. Good luck!

Looks like the word is spreading boys! You are doing awesomely as ever. I wrote a wee update for the Resident yesterday, so hopefully that should be going in tomorrow. I will continue to badger the County Times and when I finish my course (next friday) it's all about world - well, hopefully national - domination of the press. Keep rowing etc etc xxxx Also, Guy - thanks to Tom's efforts, Bournemouth uni want to do a piece on you for the alumni mag - you have been upgraded from monthly newsletter to a piece in the annual mag. See, everyone wants a piece of you.

Fantastic Francis, nice to see you here. Fancy a go on the boat when they return?

So pleased you are doing so well - I hope that boat absolutely flew this morning Andrew - been thinking of you all day hope it hasn't been too tough. Love you loads Mum x

I first heard of Guy and Andrew when they made a presentation to a business group. I thought that they were brave but mad! As the launch date approached, I found myself sneaking looks at the website just to see if it really was all going to happen. Since then I've been following your progress and willing you on. Totally agree with Sally about the lack of coverage in the County Times. The podcast on Orchid was excellent, really inspiring. May the waves be with you.

On the coverage front, the boys are on page 11 of The Resident this week.

What exciting stuff! You are really doing so well and as someone said, it has become really addictive viewing (almost as much as ebay!). We are logging on everyday and willing you on. I can’t believe the excitement I felt when you overtook the other pair… keep going we are so impressed. All the best, Trish & Roger

Andrew, have a happy birthday tomorrow. Sarah, Mary and John are coming for dinner tonight and we will raise a glass to you, wishing you all the best for your birthday and hoping that the winds are with you and you get home quickly and safely. Love from Bettie ad Brian.

Awesome to hear that you are chatting to the others who are all doing amazingly. Must be nice to share experiences/annoyances. I still can not get over how amazingly you are doing it & that you are out there right now rowing away! Hope the sores heal up xx

Hello Everyone at Orchid has been keeping up to date with your blog and we are hugely impressed with how well you are doing. I can imagine you are having the most amazing experience out at sea. Thank you again for doing this incredible challenge in aid of Orchid, the money you have raised to date is so vital to help us continue our work. Keep rowing and we are behind you all the way! Best wishes Everyone at Orchid

Just wanted to wish a MR DELANEY a very very very HAPPY BIRTHDAY for 2moro. I'll crack a couple of tinnies open in your honour buddy and put some aside for your much anticipated arrival home. Have a warm ice cream mix on me. Also mucho's respect to the both of you. You're doing a fantastic job and i know i speak for everyone when i say how proud we are of you both and how much we miss you. Anyway's gayness aside. Keep up the phenomenal pace and updated your blog. Engie out

Hi Guy and Andrew! It's about time I got my act together and sent you a quick message. It sounds like you're doing a great job; keep it up as I'm sure you will! Rooting for you all the way. Take care! Alexis xx