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Happy Birthday Guy! We are all thinking of you both and keeping our fingers crossed for better weather soon! Take care. Caroline x

Happy Birthday! Just wanted to let you know Simon and I are both thinking of you so much and so proud of what you are trying to achieve. We are tracking your progress daily and hope the weather improves soon. Lots of love xxx

Well,what a quite mental birthday this one has to be! Happy 25th Watts! This one is ever so slightly different to your one in 2006 - but that did also involve a boat... In all seriousness, I truly hope it's going ok boys and the weather is not proving to be too tough. Looking forward to hearing all your updates. Big love, Craig x p.s. 'you can reach, but you can't grab it...'

Happy Birthday Guy. Hope all is calming down so you can start rowing again. When the going gets tough you leave the rest of us landlubbers standing! People you don't know and will probably never meet are in awe at what you are doing and following your progress. Inspiring! BobnGail

Yes mate! So what's Del doing for your birthday then...........jx

What do you call a big fish who makes you an offer you can't refuse ? The Codfather ! (groan)

Sounds like a 'swell party' out there (waaaa haaaaa). I've heard that Tom has a major rash on his major arse as well. Standing by! Trumpet xx (one for each cheek)

Boys, Nice to read you're both OK if not a little shaken up by the swell. Andy, you have my deepest sympathies having to spend hours in a small cabin with guy's sore backside in your face. When the weather passes, rowing should seem quite pleasant I'd have thought! Thinking of you both and keep your peckers up (pardon the expression). Greg

At least this is a text only blog!! To quote a certain Sir Fiennes, "Them that stick it out, is them that win" Looks like your taking him literally boys?! Keep it up!! Mos

Thought i'd join the banter with the lads - i'm sure the sores are making everything 'swell' rather nicely!!! I'm guessing the thought of spending anymore time 'bashing around' together will ensure a speedy ocean crossing once you can get going again!! Thinking of you - but like Moses i'm glad this is text only ;) Keep flying ferkins, Petit xx

Sarah Outen requested I relay this message to you guys. She did 48 miles last 24hrs. Dif weather. RELAY:HI BOYS!1ST WEEK HARDEST & UVE NRLY DONE IT.GR8 EFFORT.WILL TELL MY TUNA FRIENDS 2 VISIT!STAY STRONG,LK AFTR EACH OTHR,SARAH X

Well done so far sorry about the problems in the lower regions! At least we can now stop blowing hard from the beach. Let's hope the weather conditions improve and you can make better progress across the Ocean. We are with you all the way. Love N

Ah guys, knew I should have leant you my Desperate Housewives DVDs, that would keep at least Andrew amused! Although the end may not be in sight physically, it is mentally. You'll be on your way soon, just keep hanging in there and try not kill ech other ;-) All rooting for you here in London...haribo is still on our fridage. Jen in Putney, over and out x

Sweaty and Cosy?.........well guys take care of each other sores, hope the weather is good to you and you can be on the road again, or should I say on the ocean again. If you row like I saw you take off on the starting line, you will catch up in no time...... come on guys we are all behind you!!!!!!and thinking of you.......Lina and Gerard

Aldous Huxley "Your true traveller finds boredom rather agreeable than painful. It is the symbol of his liberty - his excessive freedom. He accepts his boredom, when it comes, not merely philosophically, but almost with pleasure." Feel the pleasure through the pain guys!. You are hanging in there fantastically (or hanging out looking at your last message!)- we are all willing calm waters to return and those oars to fly.

Great to hear from you boys - even if it is to hear about sores on your bums! Hope the weather calms down a bit! Vic.xx

Sorry to hear about the sore BITS!!!!../but hey there guys, you are doing really well! They say beans are good for wind, so if you eat plenty you could maybe increase speed to jet on ahead!! Keep strong, stay safe and get those bits in the fresh air. (I'm sure the fish, birds etc won't mind...as for the two of you...you'll just have to put up with the views!! Take care, Helen

Chaps, have you finished with your DVD-watching session yet? Wouldn't a cruise have been a bit cheaper, less work and sores-free?! Get moving that boat! Russ

I've tried to order some better weather for you You are doing really well. You have the patience, friendship and strength to beat any circumstances All my love Gx

Hi guys - We were so sorry to hear that 'Lolita' turned out to be used goods. Hope the sores soon clear up guys and you are on your way again Get your bloody fingers out it isnt a holiday!! LOL Denise, Sara and Gail xxx