Historical Blog Archive

Looking out onto the ocean yesterday off the Pembrokeshire coast and Alexis and I thought of you for a while. Caught up with your blogs today a massive effort- Ferkins are Flying. I thought Del might be able to expand on his dreams now that he has rowers cramp! Is rowers cramp the correct terminlogy? Nice one chaps... Alexis and Steve

Boys, the good work continues - clear ocean between you and SC now. Let's hope the southerly option continues to pay off, we're all rooting for you! Jeremy - love the idea of feeding the boys a few 'false headlines'... Shall we start with Cristiano Ronaldo in £60m move to Real? We could follow up in a few days with 'Fergie retires' and then 'Brown calls for immediate election'... There's so much mileage in this... Loving your updates by the way, keep them coming.

Hey Guy and Andrew So sorry we've been out of touch, we've been on hols with no Internet access - disastrous! Really impressed with your progress and to be in front of the other pair, you're flying. Andrew, don't worry about Man U, you were robbed - sort of! And why are you both naked all the time, is it chafeage!!? I've managed to log mum onto the blog now so hopefully she'll send you a comment soon, we're meeting Tom & Kat on Sunday for lunch so will catch up with your news even further. Keep going strong Love Chris & Ali xxx

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hi ya Trumpet got nothing but love for ya!

Hi guys, We went surfing when we down in Cornwall with Gem and I was truly shocking - you are evidently far better at it than me!! Keep it up! Caroline x

Delaney...the dream about the essay...that was actually a memory! But you did not seem to panicked about it at the time ;) Oooh surfing hey...sounds like fun! xx

Russ, Ronaldo has now unofficially transferred to Real for 60m in a shock deal announced yesterday. Truly inspired. Thank you Jem

Well Guy ~ I'm obviously now going to answer your quiz questions ~~~~~~~~~~~ 1.The Greek word ORCHIS means TESTES because of the resemblance of their root bulb.In other words it has a masculine looking root!! (Have a look and see from the logo of Team MSS 's chosen charity!!!!!!!!)Therefore this is the reason why the charity Orchid chose their name.(I think) 2.Our boat is made of Epoxy - glass and other Ocean rowing boats are made of Marine plywood. 3.The venue in Christchurch last August when we launched Flying Ferkins, was called The Captain Club Hotel and Ben Saunders came to speak. 4.Guy of course worked at Architectural Plants in Nuthurst, West Sussex for Angus White and Angus talked of the Atlantic Row to Guy one day (which he had supported that year), thus planting a seed of thoughts for Guy to follow ..... and here we are today. (Guy if you have any messages for Tim and Robert at The Captains Club let me have them as we are going there next Sunday!!) Tubsx

My answers to your quiz are on Day 43 "Surf's up"

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Delaney! I am officially addicted to reading your blogs...you pair are amazing..keep it going!! If i could bring you a canteen 50p treacle sponge and custard i would !! Watch out for what's below...i would hate Pikey to be right ;-) Love Cherry xx

chugging along just fine. Deep respect for the boys Jem

This is the momentum we've been waiting for!! Brilliant progress. Grannie has sent you some money for your birthday - thought it could be split 3 ways - Orchid - you and Guy getting home and a supply of Haribo!! Really proud of you both not far to go now!

Lock it into cruise control. Half way approaching and then it's down hill to Mauritius ! You really deserve the deepest respect. Blob watching has become compulsive.

Well done boys looks like you have been having a great few days. Keep it up & dig deep for that extra bit of motivaton, you can do it! So impressed with your progress. Sending you all of our support and love Fiona & Simon & the team at IPF x

Cracking podcast Wattsy and a very worthy cause. Keep that Ferkin' surfin'! Rx

Ditto that Russ....great cause! Tom

In regards to the charity. Thanks to all the girls who made the accessories swap, final total £90 raised for Orchid. Take a look at the BmyCharity account for the boys and see how the total is increasing. Thanks to all those who are contributing, massive boost for the boys as gives them a reason to push forward when they hear of all they are achieving. Great cause aided by fab peeps, such as Andrew and Guy Sarah

superb podcast - you guys inspire us all, can't praise your efforts enough.........i could try, but i really can't!!! keep stroking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Petit xx