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Hi
Just want to say a big thank you for calling into the Mina
port in Lebanon. It was something of great and joy and
interest for the local people to see this ship especially
for the school children and I want to thank Nicolas
especially for answering questions and talking to us for a
while. Congratulations on your voyage and achievements and
I really hope you enjoyed your time in Lebanon.
Best Wishes
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Message 246 |
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From: |
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26th October 2010 |
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Heartiest congratulations
Phillip!
An achievement for the history books and a two-plus year
adventure that has kept people worldwide enthralled.
We now have a clearer idea of what people in that era were
capable of with seafaring and exploration.
Best wishes to the core crew also!
I only wish I'd experienced the original 600BC toilet
before it was washed away by a big wave and Dirman had to
build a new one.
Warren Aston
Australia
(Crew Aden to Salalah 2009 - haven't worked so hard in all
my life)
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Message 245 |
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From: |
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26th October 2010 |
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Philip & all the Crew,
Huge congratulations on completing an epic voyage.
I wish I could share the excitement of getting over the
finishing line with you all.
Please send my best wishes to all my friends on board and
in Arwad.
Doug & all at LCP
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Message 244 |
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From: |
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26th October 2010 |
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Hi Phillip & Crew
I just want to congratulate you and the whole crew on your
amazing accomplishment. It really feels good to know that
you succeeded and proved the ever present critics wrong –
I can like it!!!
Please convey my message to the whole crew and tell them
they had a extremely good inspirational influence on the
club as a whole. They might not know it, but the Phoenicia
left a legacy behind that people cherish and can relate
to.
It is good to know that we were a part of this adventure
albeit in a small way and we are proud to be associated
with the Phoenicia and everything she stands for.
Once more, congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope we meet
again.
Cheers
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Message 243 |
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19th October 2010 |
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Philip,
Heartiest congratulations on the successful completion of
a remarkable venture. It has been an adventure in itself
following the progress of the expedition.
(I learn this evening that the photograph of the
Phoenician Ship now hangs in what is known as the "Prime
Minister's Bedroom" in the residence of the British High
Commissioner in South Africa.")
Best wishes,
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Message 242 |
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From: |
David Beale |
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16th October 2010 |
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Congratulations to the
Captain and crew of the Phoenicia on your amazing
achievement.
All good wishes,
Dad and Mary
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Message 241 |
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From: |
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16th October 2010 |
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To the captain and crew: what
a phenomenal voyage you have completed. Congratulations,
and enjoy the well deserved celebrations. We are sure you
will all miss your home on the sea, the Phoenicia. We will
so miss our "Phoenicia -Spotting".....you have kept us
interested, entertained, and at times, ( we have to admit
), somewhat daunted, especially as you sailed the
Atlantic! However even though you will not be out there
on the oceans, we are sure that we will be returning to
the website to read it all over again.
With our regards,
Lynette,Charles and all the
Clements'.
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Message 240 |
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14th October 2010 |
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You
did it! A sincere and heartfelt congratulations to you
Philip and to all the crew who sailed her since the start
of the project. Amazing achievement!
Tony Lambdon |
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Message 239 |
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From: |
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WELL DONE!!!
Amazing! Fantastic!
Congratulations
You round when we meet ? You
ain't bought me a beer for a year!
;))))
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Message 238 |
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Philip
Congratulations on a remarkable trip! Have just been
talking to Alex in Cadogan who also sends his
congratulations and regards.
Best wishes,
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Message 237 |
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John Horseman |
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Philip,
Congratulations! Wonderful news that you have completed
the journey, well done! Hope your stay in Syria & Lebanon
is enjoyable and you get plenty of good publicity.
All the
best to you and all your crew
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Message 236 |
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Nick Burningham |
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12th October 2010 |
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Huge
congratulations on reaching Lebanon to everyone onboard,
especially Phillip and to my friends from Indonesia,
Sulhan, Dirman and Abdul Aziz.
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Message 235 |
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The Phoenician Ship in Malta was quite
memorable. It is the first time a replica ship of the
Phoenicians entered Malta. AS I am coming from direct
descent from the Phoenicians, seeing one of our ancestors
vessel is quite emotional. A Maritme Historian friend of
mine was also excited to see the vessel as well. I was
much honoured by Philip’s Beale and Yuri Sanada’s presence
and was able to show them the best sights in Malta. I have
taken some photos of their stay here too. I have also
filmed the vessel’s stay and departure and can see a short
7 minute I have edited video plus photos at the following
link
http://www.vidquest.tv/phoenicia.html.
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Message 234 |
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17th September 2010 |
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Dear Clinton & Crew,
Congrats on reaching Carthage! We look forward to the blog.
It seems you had adventurous sailing en route from
Gibraltar.
Fair winds and safe landfalls as you resume your journey,
LOL Clinton,
Mum & Dad & the Clan |
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Message 233 |
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7th September 2010 |
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Wow! I came along to see your
vessel the day following your arrival in Gibraltar... and
was stunned to see it. I think I was expecting something
larger and was in awe of the journey you (and your
historic predecessors) undertook in a ship that must feel
dwarfed by the oceans through which you have sailed.
I don't have 'sea-legs' at all and I have to admire your
skills (and those of the ship-builders who built her) in
navigating the various seas and oceans that you have
covered.
May you all have fair winds to enable a safe arrival at
your destination!
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Message 232 |
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7th September 2010 |
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Dear Sirs,
I have just seen your course
plotted on the map and am astonished to see how far west
into the Atlantic you steered; I thought the Phoenicians
hugged the coast of Africa throughout the whole of their
voyage.
Was this not incredibly
dangerous? Were you lucky or is your vessel easily
capable of dealing with the Atlantic at these latitudes?
Would then the original
Phoenicians have had to steer out into the Atlantic?
Well done - you are doing a
marvellous job - I will have to buy the DVD and book
when they come out.
Very best wishes,
Terence M. Hayes
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Message 231 |
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Captain Suz |
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7th September 2010 |
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Danielle,
We are keeping track of your voyage once again.....already
had a boy in class ask if you were sailing for North
Africa, that's where his father was born. We will have so
many new questions about the Med Sea. Ask the crew about
the change in color of the sea from the ocean for
me....I'm voting for tints and shades of cerulean! In 2
weeks I will get to tell the Phoenicia story and our
school's artist-in- virtual-residence project at the
National Maritime Heritage Educator's Conference in
Baltimore, MD.....fair thee well~ capt suz, coastal NC
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Message 230 |
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2nd September 2010 |
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To all the Crew
Congratulations!!! You have absolutely proved what you set
out to do. What an exciting journey through the Pillars of
Hercules. I really wish I could have been there.
Once our Golden Wedding Anniversary is past, I look
forward to rejoining Phoenicia at the earliest port.
Philip we do so look forward to your book. Please reserve
a copy for us. Yuri we also look forward to your DVD.
Fair winds for the rest of the journey.
Len and Marge
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Message 229 |
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Congratulations CREW!!
From the Ocean to the Sea, on to the windward headlands
into her sheltered Lee.
Home is on the horizon, keeping a weather eye, your return
is so close, as if the Phoenicia could fly.
bon voyage~ wishing I were there with you capt. suz NC,
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Message 228 |
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Tony Lambdon |
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31st August 2010 |
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Congrats on getting to
the Rock!!
Sounds like Dodgem Cars on water, Well done.
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Message 227 |
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David Gray |
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31st August 2010 |
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Sincere congratulations! Your
endurance and spirit have been great over this arduous leg
of the voyage. Hopefully all down hill from here.
May the winds be always at your back ---.
David Gray,
Sir Peter Blake Marine Education & Recreation Centre, Long
Bay, Auckland, New Zealand.
P.S." Minta maaf lahir batin " to your Indonesian Crew
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Message 226 |
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Lynette Clements & Family |
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31st August 2010 |
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Dear Clinton, Please check
your emails again, asap. Something we want you to do in
Gibraltar. Thanks for your email received today, Sunday.
CONGRATS TO ALL on reaching Gibraltar. Enjoy your stay
after your eventful voyage from the Azores.
Phoenicia has a new fan, Finn loves looking at the
pictures of "the boat" on the Phoenicia website! He is
quite fascinated.
Lots love,
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Message 225 |
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31st August 2010 |
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Hi Crew.
congratulations! your voyage is very interesting.
it will be very interesting to see your ship in one of the
most important phoenician's colony (island of Mothia near
Marsala, Sicily, Italy)
I am an italian's reenactor (roman's soldier) of Milan
(Italy) and I have visited Mothia (founded circa 600 BC)
just this summer.
Good Luck.
Luigi
PS I am wondering to build also a roman's ship. Could you
tell me the cost of the materials necessary to build the
ship (workers excluded)? Thanx |
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Message 224 |
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Lynette Clements & Family |
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18th August 2010 |
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Dear Clinton,
We are following the progress of Phoenicia, and the latest
blog on the Phoenicians at the Azores is most interesting.
Looking forward to the next blog. You certainly have an
interesting part of the voyage now, as you head through
the Straits, all so historical.Happy sailing!
Love as always,
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Message 223 |
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18th August 2010 |
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Many thanks for the ship’s
blog, especially today’s entry that allowed me to learn
even more. John Miles, Toronto, Canada |
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Message 222 |
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Tony Lamdon |
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18th August 2010 |
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Hi Phillip and Crew
Great to read about the fantastic progress and pleased the
stocks of fresh veggies are still holding out. I always
appreciated the kai (food) onboard, no matter who was
cooking - Yuri's fresh bread a particularly memorable
treat, up there next to seared tuna. In fact I think I had
second helpings pretty much every meal!!
I was wondering if anyone had considered sprouting beans?
I've been experimenting with them in readiness for a big
offshore sail and even I can grow them!
These little babies are SO easy to sprout in an old jar,
take up no room at all as seeds when they're stowed away
and they are good to eat in as little as two or three
days. Very cheap and highly nutritious! Thoroughly
recommended. Best of all, lentils, Mung beans, Maple,
Alfalfa.
Just a thought for next time you re-provision.
As always, I wish you fair winds and look forward to
keeping up to date with your progress.
Tony the Kiwi
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Message 221 |
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Keith Johnson |
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20th July 2010 |
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Well done! I am a believer
now. As much as I would have loved to see you come to the
West Indies I must admit I am relieved to see you all safe
and sound on terra firma.
Time for cold drinks, fresh food and anything else your
minds can imagine. You all deserve a big hand of applause.
Daniel, I was in Boone this summer and went to your Alma
Mater to speak to an archaeologist there. Beautiful city
and campus. I called Alice but she was out of town. Hi to
everyone!
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Message 220 |
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20th July 2010 |
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Hi there everyone. I just met
Daniel in Flores. I’ve talked to Peter and Aziz too. Just
send a hug to Daniel from Júlio and the rest of the people
from Terceira, Azores. Hope the rest of the trip could be
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Message 219 |
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20th July 2010 |
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Dear Phil,
Glad to see you are still going strong.
Photographs that we see this end are wonderful.
Just to let you know that we are thinking of you all and
hope the seas are kind!
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Message 218 |
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Paul Reid |
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19th July 2010 |
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Congratulations team. I'm so
impressed. 80 days is a long time to spend at sea! Saying
hello to Philip, Aziz, Dirman, and Sulhan.
grace and salaam-
paul |
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Message 217 |
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18th July 2010 |
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I just found you through Rod
Meldrum. What a fantastic thing you are demonstrating. I
read an obscure news clip back in 1999 I believe, that
officials had found an unusual wooden vessel on bottom of
the St. Lawrence seaway, that was obstructing one of the
locks or something. At that time I did not realize what it
could mean. Now I believe it could relate to the theory of
pre-Christian Atlantic migrations as they said the wood
was extremely old and curios type.
At the time I was struck with the feeling that it might
relate to a Jaredite migration from western Spain. I am in
possession of an emailed document from a man who descends
from the Pyrenees Mountain people. He says that ancestral
verbal histories taught him where his people came from and
when ancestors sailed into the western sea, many stayed in
the mountains. If these wonderful people can be linked to
the Jaredites, by the same methodology used by Rod Meldrum,
another "Jaredite" expedition could be a feasible project.
Has anyone built a Jaredite "barge" yet?
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Message 216 |
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Dave & Liz Savides |
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Date: |
15th July 2010 |
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Hi Capt. Philip and your very
entertaining Crew
Congrats on another milestone on your voyage. Richards Bay
friends are extremely proud!
Regards Dave and Liz Savides |
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Message 215 |
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From: |
Willem Els (Yacht
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17th July 2010 |
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Hey Pete,
Well done! Hang in there! In a while you'll be sailing
your own 'Phoenician Ship'! I wish I had the miles you now
have... To the rest of the crew, I missed you at the
Zululand Yacht Club. I was on a yacht called Alacrity when
you arrived at Richards Bay. The purple sails made me
remember my primary school history lessons about the
Phoenicians. The story is unfolding. Of particular
interest is the blog concerning possible Phoenician
presence in the Americas. There's also a story about a
chart of Antarctica originating in content from some time
BC.
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Message 214 |
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Henry Winters |
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16th July 2010 |
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Well done, good luck with the
continuation of your trip to the straits of Gibraltar.
Henry Winters |
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Message 213 |
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Dave & Liz Savides |
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Date: |
15th July 2010 |
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Hi Capt. Philip and your very
entertaining Crew
Congrats on another milestone on your voyage. Richards Bay
friends are extremely proud!
Regards Dave and Liz Savides |
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Message 212 |
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Tony Lambdon |
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15th July 2010 |
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HI Guys
Fantastic that you're finally about to make land!!
Awesome to spot another whale - I'm so relieved you didn't
send Pete in after it. That would have put it into shock
for sure ;)
Fair winds
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Message 211 |
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From: |
Mo & Brian Hickman |
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Date: |
15th July 2010 |
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Hi Peter and all the crew
Well done on reaching the Azores, you must all have been
so happy to place your feet on solid ground after 80 odd
days at sea. You have had some amazing adventures along
the way. May you continue your journey happy and
refreshed.
We think of you every day.
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Message 210 |
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Robin Moss |
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Date: |
15th July 2010 |
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Congratulations to you all on
completing the long voyage to Flores.!
I am immensely interested in your great recreation of
Pharaoh Necho's ship's voyage, having first been
introduced to Herodotus's account of it at the age of 11,
way back in 1950. Having retired from a career in
educational broadcasting in 1999, I have much enjoyed
publicising your expedition since you began building
Phoenicia in Arwad. As an (unpaid) lecturer aboard cruise
ships for the past decade I have been singing your praises
and drawing attention to the website whenever possible and
shall continue to do so while my marbles are spared.
Very best wishes to you all and for your terrific project.
Robin Moss
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Amazing effort!
Congratulations to you all. I wish you a safe passage.
Best regards
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Message 208 |
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Hi Philip and crew,
Delighted to read of your arrival at Flores. Well done
indeed.
Looking forward to joining at Tunis, I wish you a safe
passage on your onward journey.
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Message 207 |
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm sending an African proverb: "Smooth
Seas make not Skilled Sailors"~
Watch your legs now sailors, land will feel like a
stranger to your footing (don't close your eyes in the
shower, you may find your balance drifting). So glad you
have finally arrived, all hands fine!!
blessings,
Capt. Suz
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Well done Steph and the Crew – epic trip – now for the
beer and the bath!
Simon Edwards
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Message 205 |
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To Clinton & Crew,
Well done you hardy sailors & the Phoenicia on reaching
the Azores.
Fair winds & safe landfalls!
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Message 204 |
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Well done, have been watching your progress almost
everyday since you left Cape-Town. I was in South Africa
when you were sailing from Richards Bay to Cape-Town but
didn't have the chance to get to meet with you as I would
have liked. Good luck with the rest of your remarkable
voyage!
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Message 203 |
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You’ve almost made it! Well done!
Keep it up! You are doing great! See you soon!
D xxx
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Message 202 |
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30th June 2010 |
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Hi guys and gal, still watching you
daily. See you going East strongly now. What an
incredible leg so far. Keep the shiny side up and
keep going.
Regards John and fam East London
PS For the SA guys shot Blesbuck-biltong
hanging-hunting season
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Message 201 |
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30th June 2010 |
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Dear Peter/Dad
Just a short note to say hi and missing you. Glad to
hear of the favourable winds and hope it lasts that
way. Everyone is fine here at home. Hopefully won’t
be too long till we hear from you. Regards to the
crew.
All our love
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Message 200 |
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From: |
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27th June 2010 |
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Howdy Clinton,
Well what a build-up to THE GAME which you will most
likely know by now, that England lost to Germany
4-1. Very disappointing for England, but now we can
give all our attention to Wimbledon! I read Abi's
message, no doubt football fever will continue in
SA. They are enjoying it immensely it seems.
Regards to all the crew,
Much love to you,
Mum & Dad
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Message 199 |
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26th June 2010 |
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Hi Pete
Still following the blogs every day. Loving the
profiles on crew members, they obviously know you
very well.
Hope the last 1000 miles to Azores passes quickly
and that you get better winds (in the right
direction).
We are watching loads of soccer and tennis at the
moment. The soccer world cup has really grabbed
everyone here – the spirit in Cape Town is amazing.
Keep strong
Lots of love
Dad and Mo
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Message 198 |
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From: |
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24th June 2010 |
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Hello Phoenicia and Crew,
Saw the posting about Phoenicians in America. I have
been chasing diffusionist stories for about twenty
years. There is a wide variety of physical evidence
for Phoenician and Carthaginian visits to the
Americas. There are many inscriptions along the
major waterways, some which reach the Arkansas River
here in Colorado. In the southeastern corner of the
State are a series of calendar caves with depictions
of Anubis and Ba al. On a bluff nearby is a gallery
with text in Neo- Punic, Egyptian and Iberian Celtic
Ogam. There are also depictions of African animals
on the panel.
An Oklahoma teacher named Gloria Farley spent a
lifetime of summer vacations traveling the Arkansas
from its confluence with the Mississippi to the
source here in Colorado. She discovered grave
markers, land Claim markers and an incredible number
of inscriptions.
When an Oklahoma contact gave her a con from
Carthage, she published and soon received contact
from 3 or 4 others, usually living near a major
waterway like the Ohio or Missouri,who had made
similar discoveries. Coins featuring the Horse of
Carthage.
Academia has usually discounted such tales by
suggesting a careless coin collector is responsible
for the find. This has been the case for bronze age
artifacts as well. "They must have been lost by a
careless collector."
Oxhide ingots of copper have been found in America.
There are immense copper deposits in the Lake
Superior area which were intensely mined between
about 2000 BC to roughly 300 BC. It is about the
most pure copper on the planet. It comes with a bit
of silver mixed in and can be beaten into any shape
once removed from the surrounding rock.
Some people suggest the Minoans first established
trade with this copper culture. I theorize that
Phoenicia and Carthage took over the trade. It is
possible that American copper helped fuel the Bronze
Age.
There have been a series of small deposits of Roman
coins discovered along the Ohio River, near
Louisville Kentucky over several decades and a
variety of other evidence to suggest that America
has been a destination for adventurers, traders and
refugees for thousands of years, not just the past
500.
My research began while working for a small PBS
station in the mid eighties. Different versions of
the same story kept popping up when Native Elders
were in the studio.
"You know, there is nothing in our traditions about
a long walk from Alaska or Siberia. You would think
we would have a story or song about such an
adventure. No, our traditions say, We were refugees
who arrived by boat, not from the Pacific but from
the Atlantic."
Lakota people are among those who tell this story.
About the third time I heard this, my quest began. I
dug into folklore first.
There is an Irish legend of Osian the Bard who is
said to have followed Niam of the Golden Hair to her
home in Tir-Na-Nog, the land of eternal youth. The
legends says they are transported to her home in a
magic horse. I believe that magic horse may have
been a Phoenician hippoi like Phoenicia.
Would making landfall in the Caribbean been all that
bad? Best of Luck!
Larry Patchett
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Message 197 |
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17th June 2010 |
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Hi Peter,Just to let you know that
i work with John Hickman (your bro) and he is often
rattling on about you and your trip. I decided to
have a look at the website and i am pretty
impressed. Small wonder John is so proud of you.
Bring me a Tunny over when you get here.
Craig Mayall - Tauranga - New Zealand
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Message 196 |
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24th June 2010 |
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Hello Clint
Such a great crew member profile of you on the blog,
I'm so proud. You rock :)
The World Cup in South Africa has been absolutely
brilliant, the calibre of play as well as the
powerful unity it has brought to our country and
people... A truly amazing experience to be part of.
England drew with Algeria on Friday 0 - 0 which was
a disappointing match... Today Italy drew with New
Zealand 1 -1 and Paraguay took Slovakia for 2 - 0.
The two strong and shining teams so far are Brazil
and Argentina, Brazil playing Ivory Coast tonight
which should be a very exciting match. Uruguay is
also looking strong...
Will keep you posted!
Love from
Abi
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Message 195 |
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24th June 2010 |
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Howdy Clinton!
We continue to follow Phoenicia's progress daily,
and are so glad that you are now headed for The
Azores. We are so enjoying the ship's blog too. It
really makes it special, all the info on the crew,
the cookery profiles, great stuff!
We are glad to see that the poem was appreciated.
Greetings to all on board,
With our love, Clint,
Fair winds and safe landfalls,
Mum & Dad
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Message 194 |
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17th June 2010 |
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Hi Phillip
and Aziz and everyone else - glad to see that your
track has begun headed toward the Med.
Wish I was back on board!
Stay safe and use the Vegemite sparingly!
Warren Aston
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Message 193 |
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17th June 2010 |
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Ahoy
Phoenicia!!
Hooray Westerly winds! Hooray Easterly progress!
I've been looking at pictures of the Azores on the
computer. What a gorgeous destination! Well worth
the wait I'm sure.
My prayers are always with you.
Love, Jane/Daniel's Mom
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Message 192 |
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17th June 2010 |
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Hi Peter/Dad
As always – MISS YOU !!!
Glad to hear about your wonderful cooking skills and
we all can’t wait to sample it here at home. We
think about you every time we have a braai !
Everybody is well and can’t wait to hear from you
when you finally arrive in Azores.
PS – “smaak you stukkend”
All our
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Message 191 |
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14th June 2010 |
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Hi guys:
Just to let you know that I am thinking about you.
It looks like you are making great progress towards
New York... Oh, wait. It’s also starting to sound
like you are all becoming chefs!
I don’t know if you are keeping up to date with the
World Cup...
Cant wait to see you very very soon in Gibraltar.
Fondest,
Danielle
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Message 190 |
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How about
drawing a shuffle board game on the deck and make a
push stick out of something and figure out something
for discs and have a shuffle board tournament as you
drift toward the Azores??
Frank
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Message 189 |
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10th June 2010 |
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Hi, Pete,
Do you realise that you are now closer to us in New
Jersey than you are to Africa or your ultimate
destination? Glad to see that you are cooking up a
storm and hope that you are still on track to win
the no-smoking bet.
Mom sends her love ... us too.
take care,
Lindsey.
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Message 188 |
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Frank Hallstrom |
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Really enjoying the updates as you
meander your way toward the Azores. Especially the
episodes involving the flying fish, the gulls and
underwater predators. I recall a time long ago (or
so it seems) witnessing thousands upon thousands of
flying fish breaking out of the water. And the
breakfast / dinner call by Daniel singing a tune
from Space Balls. How appropriate. Daniel only saw
that movie when a kid about a 1000 times. You guys
should get him to recite some Calvin & Hobbs to pass
the time away. He knows about all of them.
May the four winds blow you home again.
Frank
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Message 187 |
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All,
Hope you are well. Have been
keeping up with your progress although painfully
slow. You will do it I know. Have found your bird
described in the last blog. It is the Greater
Searwater. See photograph.
Fond regards Kim & Anne
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Message 186 |
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Hi Peter & Phoenicia crew
Trust you are enjoying the amazing adventure in the
vast Atlantic Ocean, We wish you a safe passage and
fair winds for the rest of your voyage. You are
always in our thoughts and prayers, hope you pick up
the Westerly's a bit further North which have been
so elusive.
Best wishes from all friends and family in Richards
Bay.
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Message 185 |
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Hi Peter/Dad
Just a short note to say -“missing you” ! We are all
well. Jasmine is getting so big and talking so
nicely. Josh ends his school term soon and is going
on a Winter Holiday Camp in Zinkwazi for a week. The
boat project ends this week as everything is done. I
catch up with the blog every day and was great to
get a picture today. Regards to all the crew and
tight sails!
“today I caught myself smiling for no reason
.....then I realized I was thinking about you”
All our love
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Message 184 |
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26 May 2010 |
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Hi guys! Alice here. How's everything
going?! I have a new fancy phone and I have
bookmarks to the yellowbrick and your blog page on
my home screen! Check it daily! Let me know if you
need anything, card game ideas, fish recipes etc..
Things here are good. Working very hard but it's
better than sitting around wishing I was on the
boat. My friend bought me two one week old chics so
I have been playing with them and trying to tame
them!
Thinking of you. Let me know what you need and I can
send it over with good old Yuri!
Super strong winds in the right direction!
Daniel-send me an email! I will write a much more
detailed one this weekend. Memorial Day weekend!
Xoxoxo
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Hi, Pete,
We have sent numerous messages which we hope you are
receiving.
Mom is enjoying her stay with us and has been in
touch with Vanessa and the family once or twice.
Ash and Mark say "hi" although when they saw you in
the water with the whale shark, they did have doubts
about their gene pool once again.
Keep enjoying the adventure.
Lindsey
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Message 182 |
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Hey Peter
What the heck are you up to? What a life --- time
you got back to work. I'm sure the Captain must be
sick to death of you by now. At least you won't
suffer from cabin fever, you were born weird so it
should be all good.
Anyway got to get back to my BBQ spareribs and
chips:0) - stay safe, stay strong both physically
and mentally - not quite sure what your teams voyage
is all about, or what you are going to accomplish,
but I know your outlook on life will have changed
forever, which is a good thing. Stuck in one country
all your life does give you a very narrow outlook on
the world and when you are out there on the big blue
politicians and all there bullsh*t disappear into
obscurity. Apart from your family and friends you
are not missing anything back on land---except
cheese burgers, fly fishing, comfy warm bed, good
nights sleep, condensed milk, bacon and eggs, real
coffee, the super 14 and the soccer world cup.
Catch ya later
Your big, stronger, better looking, wealthier, more
intelligent brother John
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Message 181 |
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I continue to watch your travels closely and it
would appear that you might all be living right.
I am no weather expert but it seems a Low Pressure
region will be forming this week off the coast of
Labrador that should start to pull the higher
pressure winds from the south and the ship to the
North. If you are far enough to the North and West
of your current position by Thursday, say around @16
N and @ 47 W, a nice little corridor of wind might
just open up for you taking you right to the Azores.
That Low pressure region might be just what the
doctor ordered. Good Luck, I hope the Sea’s
cooperate and the Low pressure hangs there long
enough to take you to your next destination. From
Thursday until Sunday ,at least, the winds should be
there and who knows what the following weeks will
bring. I follow your winds, waves and pressure on
passageweather.com and you on the Yellow brick Road.
Forecasts though are just that, they are very good
but not always perfect.
GodSpeed.
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Message 180 |
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Date: |
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Greetings Skipper and Crew
Marge and I are glued to Phoenicia's blog daily. We
share all your positive moments and challenges,
including the tin opener saga. I still have
flashbacks when I smell, feel and hear Phoenicia
whispering to me. I really miss the experience.
Philip and crew, I am mighty proud of you guys and
girl in the way you are handling this tough leg. We
are always thinking of your adventure. Keep
positive, you are in our prayers.
We enjoyed Lynette Clement's poem, which we learned
in primary school and so named our yacht "Sea
Fever."
Have fun and don't forget the factory settings Reset
button.
Regards
Len and Marge Helfrich
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Message 179 |
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20 May 2010 |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLINTON!!!
Love from
Abi & Jamey
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Message 178 |
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Jane & Frank Hallstrom |
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Date: |
20 May 2010 |
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Heigh Ho Phoenicia - Looks like you
are on track to land in the Gulf of Mexico in about
a month! (Hopefully BP will have their mess under
control by then.) Let us know when you are arriving
and we will definitely come down and party with you
- Pensacola FL has beautiful beaches! Just Kidding,
but this actually supports the theory that Lehi's
family took this route to the promised land in
approximately 600 BC - a story in the book of
Mormon)
May the winds and waves bring you round the way to
your hearts' desires and destination: The Azores!!
That is our prayer every day.
Love,
Jane and Frank Hallstrom
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Message 177 |
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Perhaps Philip should present a new
theory that the Phoenicians arrived at the Americas
first rather than circumnavigating Africa – then you
would be on schedule and going in the right
direction!! – but hang in there, this phase will
need all your stamina.
Steph – we’re thinking of you and just to let you
know – Paddy is using your car!
Love Mum & Dad
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Howdy Clinton!
Wishing you a very happy birthday for 23rd May, you
will be in our thoughts, as always & especially on
Sunday. May you have a jolly birthday aboard The
Phoenicia.
" I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely
sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her
by,
And the wheel's kick, and the wind's song and the
white sails shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn
breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of
the running tide
Is a wild call, and a clear call that cannot be
denied;
And all I ask is a windy day and with the white
clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown plume and the
seagulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant
gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way where the
wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing
fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long
trick's over"
( John Masefield. " Sea Fever" )
Lots of love,
Mum & Dad
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Hi PhoeniciaStill watching your
progress North, I hope the winds change in you
favour. Been sending you emails, don't know if you
have got them. Please let me know if you have got
any of my mail at all.
Fair winds
John, East London, SA
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Message 174 |
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Dear Philip,
I wish you were here as I'd love to hear your take
on the current political and financial situation as
there is potential pandemonium here in the UK.
Glad you are all still braving the seas and coping
with the storms and everything else. You are all
quite amazing and I do admire you.
Joy in Devon
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Message 173 |
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Stay Strong Phoenicia! The Azores are
really out there - I see them on the map!! God Bless
You - Love, Jane and Frank
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Message 172 |
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Howdy Clinton & the Crew,
Thanks for the updates on the blog. You certainly
are having an adventurous time & being kept busy.
With love to Clinton & greetings to you all,
You are in our thoughts every day.
Mum & Dad
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Message 171 |
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Dear Peter
After 25 days on St Helena
and 5 days on the RMS I am finally home! Great to
see the kids again! The trip on the RMS was very
comfy (no sea sickness/german measles!) and life
on board revolved around eating wonderful food all
day. The house is coming along nicely and the boat
is near completion – another 2 – 3 weeks.
Thinking of you all the time
and miss you.
The kids send all there
love.
All my love, Vanessa
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Message 170 |
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Hi
Peter and all the crew,
Sounds
like you are experiencing wonderful new
adventures. Pete we had no doubt that you would
be the one in the water with the whale shark.
Well
done on getting this far and wishing you a safe
and happy continued journey.
Pete
big WELL DONE on stopping smoking. Dad is very
proud of you – keep it up.
Much
love Mo and Brian Hickman
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I'll blow as hard as I can and maybe
stir up some winds for you. Might be time to get out
the oars! Could you take turns hanging on to the
back of the boat and kicking? (Sorry if this is not
funny sailing humour - not intended to offend!) now
I now have a much clearer idea about what it means
to be in the doldrums. May God send you winds and
currents soon! Love, Jane/Daniel's Mom
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Message 168 |
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Hi
there Vanessa, Peter and Crew
Hope your trip is going well and that you are having
good sailing weather. My thoughts are with you and
the crew constantly. May your journey be trouble
free and enjoyable, it is a tremendous adventure for
all of you. Love you lots, Mom xxxxxxx
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Message 167 |
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To all the crew,
Congratulations on crossing the equator - though
the photos seem to reflect the mood of the doldrums!
You are not misssing anything here except Nick Clegg
charming the public while Gordon was caught on audio
referring to a lady he had just engaged in
conversation as a bigot! Dave the smarm has ditched
the suit and has taken to wearing navy sweaters to
try and regain the middle ground from Nick. So we
might have new government or, it the pundits are to
be believed, a hung-parliament when you return.
Believe me, you are best off where you are! Keep
going and keep up with the blogs - we find them very
reassuring,
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Hi Ship Mates!Congrats on crossing the
equator . . .
Life back on land seems pretty tame after my stint on
board with you all, though after a few weeks I'm now
properly house trained into using a conventional toilet.
Good luck with the rest of the trip.
Could someone please lend Pete a razor?
All the best
Tony
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Message 165 |
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Phoenicia crew & captain,Here is one
for the doldrums of the equator.
While sitting raise your right foot off of the floor
(or deck) and move your foot in a clockwise circular
motion.
While doing that, use your right hand and pointer
finger and draw the number "6" in the air.
Ha. (Notice that your right foot is going the other
direction now)
Frank
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Message 164 |
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Re: Happy Sailing!
Dear Clinton,
Loved the photo of you with the "monster" dorado. Well
done. You look very well.The blog on St Helena was most
interesting. Happy sailing to you & the crew.
With love from
Mum & Dad..........Lynette & Charles!
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Message 163 |
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Dear Clinton & Crew!
We are enjoying the ship’s blog, which we view every two
evenings or so, and we enjoy it all. We are having a
wonderful time at the Seychelles & I (Mum ) am loving
all the swimming & snorkelling. We trust everyone
enjoyed the donuts & bread & you will have to do your
own trick to redeem your points on the fishing!!
Fair winds & hope you reach St Helena on schedule!!
With our love,
Lynette & Charles ( Mum & Dad )
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Message 162 |
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Greetings Skipper and Crew on
Phoenicia,
Thank you Phillip for the envelope which I received in
good condition which contained my chart and brochure
which I will treasure. I will pass on Kirsten’s brochure
once he returns from Inyacha Yacht Race.
I am still with the crew in mind and spirit, but find
myself landlocked and its tough. Following your progress
with keen interest and wishing I am aboard.
May the wind always be at your back.
Fondest regards to you all.
Len and Marge Helfrich
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Message 161 |
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Hello friends!
I follow you every day and thinking about the exiting
legs I got to experience with you.
Miss you all
Niklas
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Message 160 |
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Emma & Amelia (Pupils
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Hi it's Amelia again but with one of
my friends called Emma!
Emma wanted to send a message and I wanted to send
another one as well!
Good luck on your voyage and don't sink her!!! We have
both been looking at your website, it is really
interesting. We hope you don't sink as we said and don't
get captured by those horrid pirates.
We have just broken up from school for the Easter
holidays! All our friends have given us Easter treats
they are really yummy!! Happy Easter guys!!!!!!!!
Bye have a great voyage.
Best wishes
From
Emma and Amelia (Pupils from Cerne Abbas First school,
Dorset, UK)
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Message 159 |
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28th March 2010 |
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Go guys go! Fly like the wind!
Herb Garden’s, air conditioned sleeping bunks, Big Eyed
tuna’s and fancy Delheim wine parties in Cape Town. You
are looking like a finely tuned crew with those new
shirts.
WOW!
My heart and soul are still with you guys but my body is
still recovering. Most people have no idea about how
difficult this expedition really is. You all deserve a
medal when this is over. Looking forward to Yuri’s film.
Jealously watching from afar.
Keith and Patty Johnson
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Message 158 |
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Howdy Clinton,
We have a new pastime, it is
called "Phoenicia-spotting". So interesting to visit
the website & get updates on the ship's blog, & to
track the ship's position. What an experience you are
having, and we see you enjoy the cold sea "showers" .
This is a testing email, so will keep it short. We
leave for the Seychelles on Sunday eve, and will track
Phoenicia on Jim's computer.
Safe & happy sailing to you & the
crew.
Greetings to all,
Mum & Dad
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Message 157 |
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27th March 2010 |
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Dear Clinton and all onboard the Phoenicia
Thinking of you and all the very best as you continue
your voyage.
May you experience more of the rainbows your adventure
presents, keeping you captivated,
strong and tenacious.
Enjoy every moment.
Our very best
Abigail & Jamey
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Message 156 |
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Hello Everyone,
How are you all
doing?
How is the
vessel going about the Atlantic waters? Any news from
the Happy Nail?
Wishing you all
the best in your new journey up the west African coast.
Malvina, Peggy,
Olivia, Nicolas Lehman (artist of The Happy Nail) and
Ian.
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Message 155 |
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Dear Daniel and Alice -
We are thinking about you every
day. That is a lot of ocean out there between Cape Town
and St. Helena!
God Bless You with good winds seas
health and spirits.
We love you,
Jane and Frank
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Message 154 |
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03 March 2010 |
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Hi There
I'm currently completing my masters in Ancient
Cultural History and one of my primary topics is
Phoenician ship design. I just saw the story about
your voyage on Carte Blanche in South Africa and
would love to get more info on your recreation of
the ship and the sources used. Its incredible that
you have been able to successfully replicate this
ship and take it out to sea on such a long voyage,
congratulations! I hope the remainder of the voyage
goes well and I look forward to future
correspondence.
Thanks
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Message 153 |
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23 March 2010 |
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Dear Phoenician Mariners
What an exciting
adventure! Where is the
Phoenicia at
this very moment? We’re about to begin a very
exciting research project at our school (in Durban,
South Africa) on “Famous Journeys”, and this seems to
fit the bill perfectly.
Thank you
Regards
Alison McKenna(Teacher
librarian)
Crawford
Preparatory School,
La Lucia
P.O. Box 186
Umhlanga Rocks - 4320 South Africa
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Message 152 |
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23 March 2010 |
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Dear Phillip, just watched your
program on sailing around Africa. Well done.I will email
you later this week re old roman coinage found on a
small coastal island off Cape Town South Africa, will
forward story, details, location and pics of coins.I
have always imagined that this southerly route has been
used way before what was expected. Kind regards Paul von
Blerk Projects Manager Natal Sharks Board.
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Dear captain Philip and your crew,
I am a pupil from Cerne Abbas
First school and Alice Chutter came in and talked about
your amazing voyage! It sounds so interesting it would
be an amazing experience even though I get sea
sickness!! I have been looking on your website and I
have been telling my family all about your expedition
and showing them things on the website! I wish loads of
luck on the last bit of your voyage back to where you
started again and I hope you don't meet any pirates
along the way back!
From Amelia (A Pupil from Cerne
Abbas Fist school, Dorset, UK.)
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c'est avec plaisir j'ai recu la nouvelle de votre
arrivée à cap town,c'est une etape importante dans votre
projet,je souhaite une bonne continuité pour phoenicia
et son equipage et son capitaine Philip Beal,nous sommes
avec vous et bon vent.
Dr.HAMADE
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Phoenicia~UPDATE!! White Oak
Elementary A+ School (Capt. Suz Wallace) and Danielle
Eubank (ship's expeditionary artist) have established
the link for our "Artist-in-Virtual-Residence" as of
this past week.
We had planned a Painting Unit collaboration upon
Danielle's return from South Africa & the Phoenicia. Due
to the technological link using SKYPE's 'live video
calls', Danielle was able to speak to the art students
this past week, giving introductions, telling about the
voyage, the ship, the crew and how she as an artist
spends her time on board.
The lesson plan for this project involved a painting
unit involving the introduction of 'Abstration and
Reflection', since these are the concepts Danielle uses
in her 'water paintings', reflecting on the voyage, ship
and experience. We began by learning what abstraction
means, utilizing inspiration from the early abstract
painter, Wassily Kandinsky. The children used the
combination of oil pastels and tempera paint to abstract
parts and pieces of the Phoenician Ship. Finishing that
as a warm up, the students looked at Danielle's website
of landscapes and waterscapes to learn about how to
reflect upon objects found on the water. We have
finished the first part of the painting with the sky and
land and next week we will finish with the abstract
ripples and waves in the water reflecting our far a
field places of our imaginations. Many of the childrens
compositions are of mountain ranges rising up out of the
sea, as well as cityscapes and beaches. We will be in
contact with Danielle next week through a "question
log", so immediate questions and or issues can be
addressed during the painting process. At the end of
March, we will return to conference with Danielle using
SKYPE video calling and share the students finished
paintings.
The whole project, paintings, documentation, as well
as a display of Danielle's involvement will be a focal
point in our Spring Art Exhibition at the Western
Carteret Library for the month of April. I will take
pictures and send, I usually put together a slide show.
Also, the local PRESS came out yesterday and took
pictures of Danielle and the children interacting on
SKYPE and of the children painting. The county Board of
Education has issued a PRESS RELEASE to the regional
radio and tv stations. We will let you know about the
coverage we get from this project as it comes. As of
now, we will be featured in the Carteret County
NEWS-TIMES and Onslow County TIDELAND NEWS newspapers,
here in North Carolina, USA.
Danielle and I have enjoyed working together on this
project and look forward to sailing together on board
the Phoenicia in the Mediterranean Sea this coming
summer!
blessings~
Capt. Suz
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Hello to Captain Phillip
and his crew. Today Alice came into our school to
tell us all about your amazing expedition. We are
learning about ships and seafarers from the past but
didn't know much about the phoenicians. Alice showed
us photos and videos of your voyage so far and so we
now feel more knowledgeable about the phoenicians. We
wish all 19 of our class could visit your ship. Good
luck and make sure you all stay safe and don't get
captured by pirates! We look forward to keeping track
of your progress.
Best wishes Abbey Class,
Cerne Abbas First School, Dorset, U.K.
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Shelley, Andre, Steven and Dale |
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03 March 2010 |
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Dear Dad (Len) and
Phoenicia Crew,
Thank you to the
Phoenicia crew for welcoming Len onboard and giving him
the experience of a lifetime. Our thoughts and prayers
have been with you all from Richards Bay to Cape Town.
Dad we are so proud of
your adventurous spirit and endless skills. You are an
excellent role model to your children, grandchildren and
all that know you.
Love Shelley, Andre,
Steven and Dale
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From Henry Winters, When
rounding the southern tip of Africa, please confirm if
the sun is really on your right hand side at noon?
as claimed by the ancient Phoenician Sailors.
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Jane Hallstrom |
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26 Feb 2010 |
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Dear
Crew of the Phoenicia, My
husband, Frank and I, Daniel's parents, pray for you each
day and follow with interest and awe each part of your
journey. You are all very brave!
God Bless You on your wonderful
adventure, The Hallstroms |
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Message 144 |
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From: |
Elva Martin |
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26 Feb 2010 |
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To Capt.
Phillip and your lovely crew
I trust
that you are all well and safe. I am very pleased to see
that you have arrived in Port Elizabeth safe and sound.
Well at least the worst is behind you and your crew and
that the Wild Coast stretch(waters) was kind to you.
I saw
your arrival on TV on Thursday morning into Port Elizabeth
and trust that this may also be a pleasant stay,( but not
as good as it was in Richards Bay.)
We miss
you all and hope that your passage further may be as
pleasant one.
Well i
will keep looking at the progress that Phoenicia will be
doing and will be thinking of all on board.
You take
care and God Bless
Elva &
Steve Martin
Zululand
Yacht Club.
Richards
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To the brave Phoenicia crew:
My son, Joe, and I are watching and tracking your
adventurous journey. Our prayers for safety and calm seas
go out to you each day. Thank you for your grand
contribution to our world.
Julia & Joe |
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Message 142 |
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Dear Captain and crew of
the Phoenicia, good to hear that you made it to Durban
safely. Good luck on the rest of your journey.
Kind regards Penny from
the Church of Christ, Richards Bay.
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Best of
luck, wishing you all the best. My regards to my Syrian
Friend Karim Khwanda who is on your crew. Tell him that we
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02 Feb 2010 |
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To Captain Phil and his
wonderful crew -
We wish you a speedy
recovery Captain Phil and there will definitely be a
piece of you left behind in Zululand. Thanks to the
surgeon.
Have a wonderful time in the
game reserve. Savour the Spirit of Africa.
It has been great meeting
all of you.
Kindest regards
Dave and Liz Savides
(Richards Bay)
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Message 139 |
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Hello Phenicia and Crew
I am lucky to have just found out about your safe
arrival in South Africa.
I am currently staying in Beirut, Lebanon and I believe
that I have uncovered an actual phoenician shipyard. It
is astounding !
What you have accomplished is amazing and I am quite
impressed at the size of Phoenicia.
Allow me to say that from the few pictures I have seen
so far, I feel the looks of your boat is more that of a
dow, it is true that I havent seen any pictures of
Phoenicia's stern, which might prove me wrong ! From
coins dated 800 BC visible here in Beirut''s museum, I
built myself a mental picture of the phoenician
resembling big hulled viking skiff. I am sure I can gain
much enlightenment from your researches.
I 'll be delighted to visit you and buy you a drink,
when you make it to Beirut.
Best regards
Jean-Jacques Davidian
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02 Feb 2010 |
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Dear
folks, I have been following
your venture with great interest. Congratulations to all
on the progress made and best wishes for the difficult
doubling of the Cape!
In the 1950's my father studied the
logistics of the Phoenician African circumnavigation. He
wrote up his results in the form of a historic novel,
entitled, "Fleet Surgeon to Pharaoh" (author, Sheldon A.
Jacobson). The book was published by the Oregon State
Press and is still available, either online or from his
daughter, Ruth Cummins, who lives in Seattle.
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Dear Phoenicia
Glad to see you have arr RSA. I am a retired educ
broadcaster who lectures on nautical matters on cruise
ships and am off to the Amazon & Orinoco aboard Marco Polo
Monday 1 Feb. Have been praising Necho (and Herodotus)
aboard various ships for many years and shall also praise
Phoenicia and her Captain and crew(s) this trip, with pix
fr yr albums (full attribution to yr website) in one of my
lectures. I really do wish you all the best and shall do
all I can to get those aboard to look at yr website and
indeed to contrib to the costs of the enterprise.
Looks as if the last part of the Mozambique run was a tad
boring, but better that than the other thing!
You are all amazing. More than you know are wishing you
well, happy and safe..
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Message 136 |
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02 Feb 2010 |
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Hello captain Phillip,
Glad to hear from you again and to lean that you have new
crew replacements and are having a great time in Richards
Bay. At least you are safe from those nasty pirates . I
just hope you will share some photographs with us once a
while . It seems all the new people you meet are being
wonderful and I am sure you can count on this sort of
welcome on your trip from stop to stop.
Again congratulations and our best as you continue your
trip.
Rev Peter E Adotey Addo
North Carolina ,USA |
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Message 135 |
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Phoenicia,
Looking forward to welcoming
you to Cape Town soon!
Jon
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Message 134 |
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To captain Philip and his
crew,
My congratulations and have a good time in Richards bay!
Best regards
Birgit (Niklas´mother)
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Message 133 |
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Keith Johnson |
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To the most amazing people on
the planet.
I miss all of you, my extended family, sitting here in my
Big Fat Comfy (BFC) leather chair in my air conditioned
office eating frozen Bon Bons. I really do. I am now a
“Ships Blog” junkie as I await every update. Steph, you
nailed the experience to a “T”(not sure why it’s a “T”,
should be “H” for Hammer) with your Blog. I feel like I am
back on the ship. Dirman, you still numba 1 singer!
Strangely I, like Nick Swallow, am drawn back to the
“scene of the crime” and I want another chance to redeem
myself as a worthy crewmember. Looks like I had a torn
meniscus after all. My knee is still really messed up.
Thanks for putting up with me and babying me. It all
Alice’s fault for encouraging me to jump of the ship and
swim back in Mayotte Harbor. You, Water Dog! Still
enjoying your afternoon dingy swims?
Glad to hear Aziz is still “boiling water”, Yuri still
tries to make real bread and fish head soup is the new
rage. Sulhan, I assume, still uses an axe and a saw to
filet a fish?
Niklas, how many days to Richards Bay? 6? Expect 4 , hope
for 2, wish for miracles. So happy you finally hit the
current. Have fun in Richards Bay.
I love it and Love all of you.
Phillip, Keep the dream alive. I read a great paper on
xylophones. I am with you on that one.
Keith
P.S. Aziz can you read this to Dirman and Sulhan. I spoke
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