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Neck Warming Stories

06 December 2007

Glasgow: Scotland with style Clipper's Edwin Harrison sports his natty blue neckwarmer

Hello all,

I am new member to the Glasgow clan and have been asked to write a little something on my life on board.

Since starting out from Durban my life has been divided into units of four, which has taken quite a bit of getting used to. In fact I currently have no idea what day it is and can only roughly guess what time it is by the meal that is put in front of me by the mothers.

On about day three (sorry I cant be more precise – see above) things were getting a little chilly on deck so I went to get my new neck warmer that my mum had given me. I admit it is a slightly shocking bright blue colour but nevertheless I thought it would do the trick. As I appeared out from the cuddy with my new accessory it was met with scorn by these hardened Scottish sailors who obviously didn’t appreciate its softness. However, as time has gone on these same sailors look on it with a touch of jealously in their eyes as I sit nice and warm on the rail.

One final thing I would like to comment on is that never before did I think I would have to spend so much time thinking about what clothes would be needed. Now what with having to get up every 4 hours it seems to be a major topic of conversation. I’m currently up to eight layers at night and spend an unhealthy amount of time for a 26 year old guy thinking whether I will need more or less layers for the next watch.

Edwin Harrison

1. Magda Woloszyn, Almost in Perth :) 06 December 2007

Edwin, great blog and I must say great blue neck warmer! I hope to see more pictures of you and the team I hope life on the boat is keeping you entertained, I am off to Perth in less than 48 hours hours so I can’t wait! Enjoy your last 10 days on board, keep up the excellent sailing.. I’ll be waiting at the Freo docks with Glasgow coming in first - you can do it!! Have fun! Mags ox

2. Dee & Nick Sawyer, Aberaeron, West Wales 07 December 2007

Come on Glasgow, you’re only 40 miles behind the leader!
You know you can do it, we’re relying on you for that placing.
Thw winds in West Wales at the moment are enough to blow us all off the map and non stop. It makes us think of you all .
Dee & Nick

3. Llinos Lloyd a'r bois, Aberaeron 07 December 2007

Hi to all on Glasgow: Scotland with style...ish neck warmers inc!!! Seems to be an essential piece of kit for this leg - good thinking Edwin’s Mum!

Dafydd - We’ve certainly been experiencing a different kind of ‘Dark and Stormy’ during the last 24 hrs here in Aberaeron and there’s definitely more on the way as we’re all congregating in the Harbourmaster tonight for the opening of the new bar!!!

Onwards and upwards Glasgow!
CYOHB.xxx
Llinos

4. barbara & Jon, aberaeron 07 December 2007

Well done Glasgow great to see you getting closer to the leaders!! keep it up well over half way!! Christmas here you all come!!

Barbara & Jon

5. Brian & Dru Draper, Peterborouth 07 December 2007

Excitement is mounting again - good work on getting up to 5th - and looking well placed.
Enjoy the ride to Freemantle. Safe sailing.

6. Chris Goodfellow, Burnham 07 December 2007

Well done Glasgow, you are looking great at 12 knots and closing . Keep warm and focussed to ride this front through for as long as you can.
Hope you managed a halfway party Hannah!
Regards
Chris Goodfellow

7. Charles & Jeannie, Bury St Edmunds 08 December 2007

Go for it Glasgow. We’re watching you all the way.With our cousin on board you cannot fail to win!

8. Caroline Fitzpatrick, Dornoch 08 December 2007

Keep up the good work Glasgow - you are so close to the leaders and it looks like being a fantastic finish to the line. Get the whip out Hannah and get those leggers working hard!
Susan S - Dornoch lady golfers wish you well for the rest of this leg.

9. Minshall Family, Tarbert, Argyll 08 December 2007

WELL DONE GLASGOW! - you are catching up fast! Keep up the good work and YOU CAN DO IT! Can’t wait to hear all about your adventures Gavin - sounds as though you are all having the most amazing challenge .... hurray for Hannah et al!

10. Sam and the Thursday Night Crew, Auchterarder Scotland 09 December 2007

Come on Glasgow. Keep going for that podium finish. sounds as if this is where the race come alive. You can do it

11. barbara & Jon, aberaeron 09 December 2007

Well done Glasgow , into fourth and catching the leaders!!

Keep it up, podium for Christmas would be great,

barbara and Jon xx

12. John Diffenthal, Sandhurst, Berkshire, UK 09 December 2007

Guys, you’re flying ... Borrowing Brian’s phrase - “Glad to see that you�re sailing it like ya stole it”. This has been a terrific effort, I guess that it hasn’t been easy - but no complaints about the lack of custard on this leg. Just 33 miles away from Durban in 1st place and no-one in the fleet is going faster than you are. Keep this up for another week and you could have a real celebration when you get into port.

Go Glasgow!

13. gareth a gwen, talybont 09 December 2007

you are making fantastic progress. all the wind and rain we have had here recently makes us realise a little little what conditions are like for you. keep it up glasgow all the way to oz
cariad mam a dad

14. Chris Cowpe, Ayrshire 09 December 2007

Exciting stuff this. Keep cool Glasgow. It’s looking good.
Chris

15. Chris Goodfellow, Burnham 10 December 2007

Guess you are getting warmer now but at 5 knots heading towards a high you may not want that, anyway, best wishes for the tricky winds ahead, and I hope the southerlies reach you by tomorrow, even if it’s cold again!
Regards
Chris Goodfellow

16. BOB PENMAN, GLASGOW 10 December 2007

I notice you only did 30 miles in the last 12 hours! You also have made a dive north which looks as if it may pay off. Best of luck, still everything to play for

17. Gary Rock, Sydney, NSW 14 December 2007

G’day Gordie and fellow crew of the good ship Glasgow! An improvement of one placing to 5th in this leg will see you tied for 1st in the overall race to date. (Presuming that Durban hold on to their 1st place status into Fremantle). Good sailing towards the Great Southern Land!
Ali, Michaela, and Coralie look forward to catching up with you when you arrive in Australia.
All the best
Gary

18. pam brunton, sarnia, canada 15 January 2008

Hi Robin, Glad to read all arrived safe in Singapore. Is it off to Raffels for afternoon tea....Hope to hear from you soon.well done to one and all. love Pam.

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