Crew Blog

Fireworks en route to Durban

04 November 2007

Greetings from Liverpool 08 @ 31.55S / 15.37W on 3/11 & Happy Birthday Dad.

Well here we are 11 days into rehab for the new recruits and more than one thing is becoming clearer (literally). The sweats have finally subsided, hopefully because we have cleared that rather tedious area of high pressure. We are currently enjoying a steady force 7 up the aft - this is enabling us to maintain steady progress in the right direction so I have been told.

My task today is to update you all on our progress, I was deeply flattered until I heard my Watchleader Russ is actually fed up with me trying to write my name in the swell whilst helming – yet another discipline I have clearly failed to grasp….

You will be pleased to hear that we may have found a use for the mysteriously large quantities of white powder that is stuffed into cubbies on board and at teatime today we shall be sampling the results. Watch this space – however, I have been assured by Helen & Tiina that the `Bolinhas` are street legal – Thanks for your translation skills Mrs R.

Morale on the good ship lollipop is extremely high and the inter-watch competition between Crimewatch and Baywatch is very healthy. They may be faster (19 knots Lady Helen), however we are funnier, better looking and can drink more tea than them….

It’s still raining so I will waffle on – we have a saying on board Liverpool 08 - `If a jobs worth doing – its worth dragging out`

Sadly the hallucinations continue, I was ordered below after claiming to have spotted a light blue apparition at the helm on the night of Halloween – possibly a sugar rush brought on by the Halloween sweeties I found in my sailing boots or possibly Mrs P sporting her new bedsheet……ps thank you Fred & Willa they were yummy.

Well its time to sign off as I have another group therapy session – This time its something called `navigation` - Not sure why as we all made it perfectly clear to Ben in Salvador. We all want to go to Durban and quickly at that…..

Ciao Sportfans – Alex Liverpool 08

Ps – Expect some fireworks from us soon – Ba ba boom!

1. Alan Baxendale, Perth WA 05 November 2007

Can’t wait for the fireworks!!! From personal experience I would keep young Alex away from Navigation if I were you!! Looking forward to a few cold ones in Freo in 6 weeks! Go well Liverpool 08 and may the wind be with you.

Alan - Perth WA

2. Andy Perry, Liverpool 05 November 2007

Thank you Liverpool for the blog. We love keeping up with life onboard. So pleased you are all making the most of your adventure and having such good old fashioned fun with sweets in your boots and tea drinking competitions. No doubt this will change to a more fortified type of liquid once you hit Durban. You’ll need some before your Southern Ocean crossing starts!
Much love to everyone and the victualling in Durban is a doddle compared to Salvador!
Andy

3. Doreen Jones, La Rochelle 05 November 2007

Great stuff good ship lollipop,we expect high morale from you,as you all know we can see the funny side of any situation so keep chuckling,cant wait for the fireworks,Doreen Jones and the La Rochelle groupies

4. Peter Nuttall, Cumbria 05 November 2007

Great to hear from y’all .I’m sure all of us who were on leg 1 are as addicted to the 6 hourly positions as I am. I can just see Russ looking at the other 3 ahead of us and convincing himself that we’re really winning! Keep it up I’ve sent some mail to Durban for you - a recipe I found for bean chilli!

Love from the land of steak, fish , chips and beer - you’ll get all those soon

Peter

5. Emily Rogers, Port Wardington 05 November 2007

I’m glad the translation made sense your end, I was a little bit worried about the bit which said “grated cheese is left, you sin” - tell me did you guys sin???! Continue with your high speeds please, the hotel is booked and ready for you all in Durban! How is the Dolphin?
Ems, Fred, Willa, Flora & Harry xx

6. Alison Kenny, Brussels 05 November 2007

Were so excited to see you had got back to 4th place and are so close to leaders. Well done to you all tho there are easier ways to cross the Atlantic as we have done it twice in 5 days, no problem! A bit concerned about Crimewatch so could we have photofit as soon as boat levels out a bit please. Alex, great blog. We will wait with bated breathe for next one.Go Liverpool 08 go, and keep safe.
Alison,Lucy and Hannah

7. Camilla Radcliffe, Ffawyddog 05 November 2007

I am trying to work out from the crew profiles, who is in the Baywatch team and who is in the Crimewatch team??!! Well done so far and keep going. Millsie

8. Peter Liggett, Liverpool 06 November 2007

You are definitely in 3rd and possibly second - ignore Qindao.

Excellent blogs - I was worried with the crew changes but you’ve all made up for it.

Keep flying the Liverpool flag as fast and furious as you can - but don’t fall in, there’s sharks in them there waters!

Enjoy rounding the cape. Cheers Peter xx

9. Lesley, Liverpool 06 November 2007

Come on Liverpool! We really need you to cross that finish line 1st at Liverpool to make our capital of culture complete .Best of luck with the rest of the legs .By the way this is also a personal thing as my boyfriend is rooting for Hull and Humber .So good luck and good health .Wishing you the best

10. Matt Coulson, 06 November 2007

Glad to see your doing so well Liverpool! It must be very testing for the crew members with Mr Rogers calling Pimms O’Clock at every oppertunity.
Looking forward to the fireworks....

Matt.

11. Matti Barrett, Warmington,Earth 06 November 2007

Fabulous info Mr R - Good to hear all coming along swimmingly - Great to hear hallucinations still occuring, they could come in handy!!? Have you had to don all that gear yet???! Keep taking the tablets and keep your hands in the vehicle (vessel) at all times!!

12. Riikka Loukkaanhuhta, Nummi-Pusula, FINLAND 06 November 2007

Tinttura-dear - are you sure the Bolinhas are street legal?!! Never mind, as long as they (among the superb sailing skills)help you to reach Durban first! Well, according to your blog and the race viewer all seems to go just well and your spirit is high. Keep on rocking and surfing!

Riikka & Jari

13. Mark & Anne Radcliffe, Upton 06 November 2007

Hi Well done - going splendidly - we want a picture of you up the mast please. We are trying to keep Emily and the children in control!! We didn’t have fireworks but had a very spooky Halloween evening with the children!Keep up the good work -They look very dishy ship mates you have! Luv Mark and Anne

14. Harry Sadleir, london 07 November 2007

Alex - It looks like you are having a great trip. Enjoy the ride. My stepfather (Tim Percival) is on Nova Scotia and reckons that he is going to catch you. Make sure you are there first and wave him in to Durban. Mum is already in SA and says that she looks forward to seeing you again.

15. Keith & Thelma, hereford 07 November 2007

Come on Liverpool, great to see you in 4th place, not too far from rounding the Cape. Keep the presure on, we are sure that there is a place for you on the podium this leg. How about a video of life on board this fantastic voyage? It would be good to see.

16. lynda cornish, bury st edmunds 07 November 2007

Go Liverpool!
We watch your progress all the time and wonder if it’s as exciting for you as it is for us?!
Jenny and Quentin are counting the days for their departure to Durban and a special delivery of leakproof boots! Hope the feet aren’t webbed yet David!

17. Ian Richmond, Harpenden, UK 07 November 2007

Well done everyone on Liverpool 08, keep up the good pace.
Interested to hear of Lady Helen’s ‘Bolinhas’ concoction & her fast runs.
We are all rooting for you , good luck & go for it.
Big I

18. joe daley, London 07 November 2007

Keep it up Alex!

Good luck!

It was hellish on the tube this morning…

19. Roy Stevens, home lytham st annes 07 November 2007

You are going well Liverpool, I’m sure you can take them all and earn another podium place. My life is divided into 6 hour blocks now as I pick up your reports every 6 hours. Has your camera broken?
I’m proud of you all.
Roy

20. Lindsey, London 08 November 2007

Fab news that you are now in fourth place, keep up the great work, am routing for you all.

A special hi to Lady Helen - I too am interested to hear of your �Bolinhas� concoction & ‘fast’ runs. Your best mate misses you and is looking forward to celebrating with you soon. Stay safe and kick butt!

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