Crew Blog

Whales and laughter

30 September 2007

Uniquely Singapore blog
29 September 2007

Hi to all of our followers, family, friends and many, many loved ones who have shown so much support and care to us all both before and during this adventure which has only just begun for so many.

I am truly astounded that so many diverse personalities, age groups (and, indeed, nationalities!) can bond so well and so quickly - it is amazing what a common objective can create; I feel confident that this will continue and grow stronger - probably because at least half of us are a little bonkers most of the time!

We have overcome our “malfunctions” of a few days ago and eager to chase down the current leaders - we certainly aim to do our best to win this race but we will be very content, at this stage, to steadily climb to be up there with leaders - tell them we are coming! We are on the way to the Canary Islands having just passed Madiera - shame we did not have time to stop for tea and cakes. I have just heard some yells of excitement - whale spouts have been spotted so we may be lucky enough to see sperm whales which abound these waters!

As I write this, the next watch have just gone up on deck - the constant laughter keeps me very happy before I go back to “the ghetto” (the affectionate name we have given our sleeping quarters!) for some much-needed R and R.

Keep following our steady progress and, again, thank you all for the wonderful support - it is fantastic to know that so many of you are thinking of us - we are all fine and very eager to succeed by whatever yardstick we have each adopted.

Terry Lundberg

1. BELLABOO, Oxford 30 September 2007

hi tezza, glad to hear you having fun, your blog was brilliant. you’re doing really well, i’ve been keeping up to date with your progression. very jealous of all your adventures. hope your enjoying the guitar when you have any time.
see you when you get back, take care
annabel x

2. Jim Crooks, Hants UK 30 September 2007

Hi Everyone
Good to hear from you again. You are doing great work and right up there among the leaders of the fleet. Its great to hear the “malfunctions” as Terry affectionately calls them have been overcome. As always our thoughts and best wishes are with you. Keep it up, enjoy it and keep smiling!!!! Jim

3. Dominic, London 30 September 2007

Keep up the good work Dad! speak soon Dom x

4. Baz, Basingstoke 30 September 2007

Terry et al,
Daily rituals are getting the postion updates, waiting for blogs, video and/or photos and listening to the ballard of Uniquely Singapore. Hope there is a sencong instalment.

Keep up the excellent work.

Baz and family

5. Roz Peplow, Berkhamsted 30 September 2007

Hi y’all on Uniquely Singapore - you are going great guns, keep it up!
Terry you sound to be having great fun - very impressed with your blog, not a two dots and a dash in sight!! The only two dots and a dash I have now are Rocky and Hettie careering round the garden with stolen washing - (oh ... that’s 2 dogs and a dash!)
Roz x

6. Keith Elliott, Manchester 01 October 2007

Wow, what I’d give to be on that boat. Win or lose it will no doubt be a great experience. Good luck and make sure you have a great time along the way.

7. Eric, Berkeley 01 October 2007

Hey, Dad! Good to hear that things are getting in the groove. Sounds like quality rest is hard to come by - good thing you never get tired! Things are good on the home front. We were up in Inverness this weekend and I enjoyed a beautiful solitary morning at the bench after a hard run up Mt. Vision - what a gorgeous spot you picked. Can’t wait to hear from you.

- Eric.

8. Ness Bird, Emsworth, Hampshire 01 October 2007

Happy Happy Birthday Marlena! Hope you have a fantastic day It’ll certainly be a day to remember! Mum and I are glued to the race viewer and daily updates (it’s BG Spirit-itis all over again!), so keep up the good sailing! Lots of love and hugs Ness, Nick, Tessa and the Bump xxx

9. Sue, John and family, Amersham 03 October 2007

Hi Terry, It’s very exciting following your progress. Glad to see you’re on the move again.
Really enjoyed reading your blog. You must all feel as though you’ve known each other for years! We’re all thinking of you and are following your journey with great interest. It’s a fantastic website! Keep it up and remember “All for one and all for all!” ( lyrics from and sea ballad I once heard? ) Best wishes from us all, John Sue and the boys.

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