Comments on: Day 31 — Sea surprises

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:07:07 +0000

Praying for your comfort and restful sleep. I really envy your fortitude! There must be times when you are in awe of God’s creation.

By: Mark in NYC

Mark in NYC — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:36:13 +0000

You’re doing great! Congratultions on you efforts.
I’ve been telling a zillion friends and relatives about you, your blog, and your efforts to help our environment. Your spirit and good deeds are and inspiration for many people, young and old.
One question (for now) — I hear that there’s a lot of big and hazardous debris floating around in the oceans these days. What do you see from up close and personal? Have you run into things bigger and messier than a floating bottle?

By: mulleeboyz

mulleeboyz — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:47:39 +0000

Katie – we continue to check on you many times every day. The boys schools are following your trip – everyone is so excited! We love you and are praying for your safe return. Row fast Connor wants to give you a big hug!!
aunt shel

By: Kathleen H. Kennedy

Kathleen H. Kennedy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:06:20 +0000

Dear Katie,

I have been following your travels via THE GAZETTE — Jefferson, Ohio. I wish you nothing but the best of adventure and good luck. You are truly a courageous young woman and please be careful out there.

Kathleen

By: The Asylum

The Asylum — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:49:33 +0000

Katie, I was alarmed to hear that the piece of bubblegum on your oar was indeed a Portuguese man-o-war, and I looked up the first aid for it, just in case you didn’t already know. (sounds like the sting is mostly just painful) “Carefully remove any remnants of the creature from the skin, apply salt water (not fresh) to the affected area , follow up with the application of hot water.” Just don’t get stung, though – promise? (sheesh!)
Loving your blogs like crazy,
Jim and Rachel Ockuly

By: Mike D

Mike D — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:08:13 +0000

Hello Katie!

Just checked in on your tracker and your progress continues to be outstanding! You’ll be there before you know it

BTW, I own the book “Daring The Sea” and have read it many years ago (many times too.) Harbo and Samuelson were great men and accomplished an amazing feat with their first ever rowboat crossing of the Atlantic, but in my opinion you are putting them both to shame. I believe that if they were here today they would be (like me) in complete awe of you!

Row Like A Girl!

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:33:04 +0000

Katie: I have goose bumps that you have made it so far. . . .keep on rowing, girl. . . .YOU’RE gonna be the one to set the record. . . .so many
are rooting for you . . . .and rowing with you. . . in, out, in, out, keep going. . . .you
WILL do this!!! Thanks for the fabulous posts. . . only problem is, I may get fired looking at them while at work. . . just can’t help myself. . . .keep rowing. . . .keep rowing. . . .Hugs to keep you going!!

By: Claire Mullee

Claire Mullee — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:48:46 +0000

Hey Katie-

Hey I miss you so much love ya

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:23:16 +0000

You go, girl! Keep on keepin’ on!

By: Azcarate

Azcarate — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:51:58 +0000

Dear Katie: I just bought the recent number of Popular Mechanics in Spanish and to my surprise there’s an article there describing your oddisey. I just entered ur website and watched the sports time Ohio interview. Im amazed by ur resolve and determination, I wish u the best of luck!! You go, go, go!! row, row, row girl!! There´s nothing like a good challenge I have a little girl who is 6 years old and together we will be watching our advancements on this adventure. “No dream is too low, no goal is too high, the world is out there so u can reach the sky!!” Best Wishes Dr. Azcarate & Sophie (Daughter).