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Old 25-04-2010, 08:00 AM
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Close but still a long way to go.


The other young lady and her team have decided to make for Cape Town
as a major gear break down has made it unsafe to try and continue.
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Old 14-05-2010, 01:38 PM
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Anyone planning to see Jessica sail into the harbour. Love to be there, but heading the other direction to SPSP.

It seemed only yesterday I started this thread and her dreams have nearly come to fruition.

Well done Jess.

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PS: Waiting for the tall poppy syndrome to kick now
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Old 14-05-2010, 02:52 PM
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Pretty extreme way to get out of school for seven months

I'm sure she will get a great welcome.

Wonder if she can stand up on solid ground?
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Hi Eric,
After my last sail across Bass Strait I was fine until I got into the shower
and then had to call for help (we had only been at sea for five days).

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Old 14-05-2010, 04:20 PM
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They might have to carry her off like those cosmonauts after a year aboard Mir I guess she will probably be emotionally overcome by the reception, too.

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Old 15-05-2010, 06:54 AM
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Like many of her followers, I have supported Jess from day one. She has achieved something that many of us could never do in our own lifetime. I'd love to be there cheering her on today at the finish line.

Isn't it interesting that the media have increased their interest in Jess now? unfortunately, they will chew her up and spit her out like the vultures they are. I also strongly disagree with those who were against this challenge as a 16-year old female. She has proved all the bitter and twisted critics wrong!

Go Jess!!!!

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Old 15-05-2010, 01:36 PM
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On all the major TV stations at the moment, but she is still a bit of way away.
Looks like a gorgeous day in Sydney!!
How many Sydney IISs went?

................ and she has made it!!! Well done Jess.

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Old 15-05-2010, 02:20 PM
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well congratulations to her - mighty effort
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Old 15-05-2010, 08:00 PM
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We should be all proud of this young girl, well done I say.

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Old 15-05-2010, 10:11 PM
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Good on her.
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Old 16-05-2010, 09:41 AM
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We should be all proud of this young girl, well done I say.
I agree, a gutsy effort.
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Old 16-05-2010, 09:59 AM
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Impressive and humble - she's not a hero, but an inspiration.

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Old 16-05-2010, 09:30 PM
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Forget the tall poppies syndrome.

What she has achieved no one can take away from her.

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