I send you all affection and good thoughts from London, and a million kisses to Jonny.

(Mr JG, thank you so much for all the cards; I can't wait to be waiting for you in Falmouth).

From one of Jon's condom collection winners.
There are two kinds of people: those who don't do what they want to do, so they write down in a diary about what they haven't done, and those who haven't time to write about it because they're out doing it.- Richard Flournoy and Lewis R. Foster

Some very few people manage both !

Keep up those rhythmic strokes, it's going to be a hell of a climax.

Godspeed.

Hi guys. I live in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. I read about your record breaking attempt in the Sunday Hearld (the paper out of Halifax, N.S.). Living on an island we love the water. We love to swim and play in it in the summer,freeze it and skate on it in the winter, (I coach hockey). We are following your progres on our PC. I would like to say "good luck", have a safe trip, and as we would say, "keep your stick on the ice". But it would be more fitting to say, "keep your oars in the water". Have a safe one!!!! P.S. Doing any fishing?

I wish you all the best on your voyage across the Great Atlantic Ocean toyou and your crew

Watching the web closly and checking it every day. You guys are doing an awesome job with that little pink dinghy and all those big waves and such. Good luck and godspeed that you will all arrived back home in England safe and sound.

hi john

great to see you on the screen - and hope your bottom is bearing up!

we read your news avidly everyday - and thank our lucky stars that we aren't with you

lots and lots of love

jane, jim, ruth, greta and eric

Hope you have a safe trip and set anew record.

bon voyage

llew

Hi Pink Ladies

Made you my home page and am checking the state of play daily. You're all either completely mad or excedingly courageous and talented. Amazing! Good luck and God speed to the four of you on the high seas. Knowing your weather through the grand banks was only maginally worse than in SW12 this week must be a comfort.

No Friday Microwave Man is a bitch but the weekly report some consolation.

A thinly disguised fan letter to JG from a basement in W1.

Hi fellows.
I pulled on a lot of paddles in my lifetime when we had no roads in NL. Maybe you should contact me "chair person NL heritage tree". You should be part of NL Heritage Tree ( HT)interpretation book now being prepared. There are 50 heritage images on the NL HT.

Good luck

Trevor Bennett "Chair"
NL Heritage Tree Committee.

Just to say "good luck" to you all. I have just read day6 in yesterdays paper so came on line to catch up.

Bon voyage!

Hello darleenks! Checking your website every day, and it STILL took me this long to discover the button to send a message! give that girl a PhD eh...

I am SO pleased for you the weather has picked up. OK so you've sent the tornadoes this way, getting soaking wet on my bike, that's ok, anything to support you! I hope you get back fast because I can't wait to raise a glass of champs to your successful attempt at breaking the record. Thinking about you LOTS, and busily planning the most delicious 7-course menu for when you get back (yep, Stacey told me about how much you're enjoying your evening meals....). Keep posting those pictures on the website; it's really nice to catch a glimpse, somehow it makes you seem almost here already! Lots of love

xxx Corinne

Hi,

I read about your journey in the paper and just heard a report on CBC this morning.

I wish you all the best and most importantly, a safe and successful trip.

I think what you are doing is amazing.

Hi Guy's, hope the weather and sea state improves over the next leg of your trip. We hear many stories and get to view many pictures from our marine cutomers of the conditions on the Grand Banks. There will be better days ahead !!I'm sure that we God's helping hand and your expertise you will reah your goal safely.

Wishing John and all the team every success. We are watching daily via the web - go for it!

Dave and all at Landmark

Hi Guys. I'd like to know if Jon is attached!! No seriously your expedition has really grabbed my attention and imagination. I've always had a yearning for endurance trials (aside from bringing up kids) and having had an old fashioned navigator for a father (dining room table always covered with charts and plotting) I'm wondering what to do with the rest of my life. I need to find what is inside myself after all the dross is washed away. You guys are certainly having a good opportunity to do that. God's speed ....I'll be watching along the way and if progress is astonishingly fast ...may make it to Falmouth to see you land. Otherwise will be away with kids (fun but also soul-searching) Hope the wind is behind you! Claire xxxx

All the best to the sea life with underwear change in the future! Nothing to enter the boat since the start, maybe nothing should leave! We wish you the best, beer is cold and waiting all of you back in NFLD anytime. Betty hs lovely blackmail pictures so you have to come back.

Betty, Bob, Kim and Maggie. PS Maggie has dyed her hair PINK until you have safely arrived in U.K. please hurry!

Good day gents. I live in St.John's and am following your journey. Best of luck to. Watch out for the bergs!If you get close enough to a small bit grab it and drink it. The purest water in the world! Gonna have a pint on you guys tonight. Cheers!

very touched by article I read today in the Times sitting in cafe nero in clapham junction it seemed to put my life in perspective.

Good luck

It is so interesting to hear of your adventure. I am praying that you will be safe during your journey and that you will realize your dream.

Hello Peter, John, Jonathan and Mark,

From the map on the website it looks like you had a couple of bad days and remained rather stationary. How are things now?

In St. Philips it is sunny and warm with light winds. It is 7:02 PM-NST on Thur. July 8-04.

How are the back muscles? What do you do when you are not rowing? Sleep I imagine. What else?

Thinking of you all. Godspeed.

Peter Chalker

In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer. --Albert Camus

The station seems very quiet without you Stubbsy.Best of luck to you all, see you very soon!

Dear men

I hope you don't have a long way to go and I hope you don't get splashed by whales.

I will look at the computer every day.

Hello every one I pray that all is going as well as can be expected the arms must be like lead by now I am watching your progress each day and we are all praying for every one and hope that you beat all records Ron

Read about your adventure in The Globe and Mail and have been following your progress daily on your web site.

Cheers and keep up the good work.

Good Luck
Hope you make break the record.

Hi Pete, hope the team is well. good luck. cheers dave

Good luck on your journey. Admire your spirit couldn't help but laugh when I read about the Sudocrem- it might just detract from your image as intrepid rowers battling the seas!

Hi all, great pictures! We are enjoying watching your progress. Hope all systems are behaving! How is Pink Lady FM??

Keep up the good work and keep the pictures coming.

See you at the finish.

All the best Tony, Ben & Philip.

Just heard an interview with your on shore coordinator. Hope sun starts to shine and wind and tide give a little stronger push west.

All the best

Hi Jonathan
The great British tradition goes on - wonderful. It brings back memories of my journey from Saglek, Newfoundland back to the UK - I too had my fair share of worries but my comfort zone was great in my little R44 helicopter - I think I prefer my mode of transport. Courage - have a great adventure and come home safe.
Best wishes Jennifer Murray

John
Just received a wedding invite for August 13th from Dom and Elaine so hurry up and row faster!
Missing you so much and everyone here is behind you 100%!

All my love

Stacey

I just cannot imagine what it must be like for you all at night....so scary ! It is blowing a gale here, near Bristol and I keep thinking of you on that vast sea. Anyhow good luck, once again, and keep rowing ! Sandra

Hi Guys!! your web site is GREAT!I have been following Anne, Jean Lukes and you 4 apples!!Way to go, you guys are so humorous , and it seem's like you are keeping your spirts up. Wishing you much success on this wonderful venture.I started watching ocean rowers a few years ago , when I was out swordfishing with my husband and we came across an ore. It belonged to Jean Lukes of France. Jean Lukes had to abandon his boat when he ran into problems. We found it ,and towed it home . jean retrieved his boat in Feb, and is now attemting to cross the ocean.

Wishing you smooth rowing ... take good care

Stubbsy

Good effort lads - we are all behind you - following your progress daily - one day at a time!

Quote for the day:

"Hopes are the dreams of waking men."

Off to ride in the Etape tomorrow will follow your progress from abroad.

Good on you John. Apart from the stubble you look as though you could do a there and back journey. Best of luck from everyone at Landmark and apart from those monthly sales figures you are uppermost in our minds ! Bet the weather is better than we are having these few days.

Best wishes to all for a successful voyage

Rob

There were 4 mad rowers from Blighty,
Who one July rowed 'cross the Pond in a pink nightie,
The waves got quite high,Right up to the sky,
But after 44 days, fair Falmouth the did sighty.

Best of luck lads! Dont forget- peeing over the side attracts sharks!!!! arrrrr!!

Hello John,

Mum and I have just checked up to see how you're doing. pleased to see you're getting your priorities right and making a brew. Trust all your parts in good order. Spoke to Stacey today and she sends her love to you too - you know we're all thinking of you. Be safe and keep a smile on your face little bruv, Cx & Mum x

Message from Alan and Jenny.To John and crew. Well done all, keep it up, keep safe.See you in Falmouth with the Champagne

To Mark and the boys,

Brrr, looks a bit chilly out there! Just thought I'd send you a line to wish you all the very best. Go for it!!!

Enjoy! Best get back to my suntan...

Simon

hello guys
Just a few lines to wish you all the very best and that we are all thinking of you. Will be keeping up to speed with your progress and hopeing for a speedy and safe return and look forward to a Blue Boar celabratation to end all. Once again good luck guys...Matt and family

To the Admiral and crew

What drives a man to want to do such a journey, as if once was not enough?

All the best for a safe trip, and look after the ship.

Give me a ring sometime (tell me how big the waves are)

You looking at me!

Regards

Andy

To Mark and crew

Excellent web site, keep on going.

Phil

All the best on your voyage across the Atlantic.

Hi All,

Best of luck in your journey across the pond. Myself and Keith met Peter last year during his kayak trip around NFLD. When he spent a couple of days in Cappahayden (South Shore) at the Cayhills.

Congradulations on a job well done, and best wishes to beat the record. Godspeed to you all,

Karen Curtis (NFLD)

Hi Pete, Sorry I didn't speak to you before you left, but I was(and still are) in Qatar. Following you & the boys progress and just wanted to wish you fair weather and strong arms! Best of luck with the journey and will catch up for a beer when you get in. Cheers Mike Noel-Smith

Keep going capt disaster! im off for a hot bath followed by beer and sex
cheers

duff x

Pete,
I worked with you at Tirabad a few times and was impressed, but not surprised, to see you take on this challenge. I'll be keeping an eye on your progress.

Best wishes for a safe and speedy adventure.

Kind regards,

Jarlath O'Brien

Emmbrook School

I teach at Victoria School, Poole, Post 16 students with physical disabilities.

They wish you all a safe trip and are wishing you across the water,knowing that your courage and determination will be rewarded with a new record.

Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get.

We are thinking of you.

God speed

Mark
Happy anniversary to you and Paula.
All the best!

The GILLS!

Hope you are all doing well and healthy.Keep up the wonderfull effort.Just remember those explorers of the past.They had to fight on as well. My question for ya all is. are there any musicians on board.
Hope to hear from you all

Gene Crane

Just wanting to let you guys know that my prayers and thoughts are with you as you endeavor to battle the waves of the sea. But just remember that there is a Living Lord that can help you battle the waves of the sea but most importantly the waves of life. Just reach out to Him and He will see you through all aspects of your life when you put your complete trust in Him alone.

God Bless you all!!

Take care in your adventure; may you experience smooth seas and may the winds always be in your favour. Hoping you will arrive in your home port as planned.

Safe journey - Cal VO1CRD

In addition to the BHF; there is also a 'round' waiting in the Falmouth Chainlocker...

See you there!

Rolfe Kentish

We are following your voyage across the Atlantic with much interest. What brave souls. Keep up the good work!!!

From Nova Scotia, Canada

Keep pegging away lads.
Don't get injured and if you do don't let stubbsy stitch you back together,I saw his last attempt.Must dash got a cold beer waiting.

Keep Safe

For several years now I have been fishing on the sea where you guys are crossing...I know the sea is a formidable one at times but my hat is off to you guys...It takes a great deal of nerve to do the task your doing...I hope you the very best in your endeavours and may god sail with you...cheers gents...great job.

You guys are crazy!!!! Ya got more guts than a codfish to battle the North Atlantic In such a small vessel. I worked for 10 years on a offshore research vessel and know what the sea conditions can get like out there on the Grand Banks. This time of the year isn't so bad The weather is fairly calm. I know you are well prepared and I wish you the best of luck. So keep the keel beneath you and the sky up. Must be awful trying to get a nap in that little thing rolling all over the place. A little tip is to use whatevers handy and wedge yourself in the bunk. We used to use our lifejacket and an extra pillow to wedge ourselves in the bunk. The plus is your lifejacket is alway close.Remember one hand for yourself and one hand for the ship. Happy rowing mates!

From a fellow seadog

Dawson

My thoughts are with all of you on your incredible journey. I pray for your safety and success.

Hello Brave fellows -
Best wishes for a safe journey Pink Lady! My elementary school followed Bryon Smith's Everest climb and I would love to be in school right now to follow your daily reports. This type of adventure brings learning to a new level for our kids...it makes it real! I'll watch for your daily reports.

Good Luck,

Pat McCarron

New Glasgow, NS

Hello Brave fellows -

I'm praying for your safe journey. Even though you're "totally mad", there are many people who love you and worry about you and will sleep better at night once you get home. What an adaventure! Your guardian angels are working over time, I'm sure! Luck's on your side

I just wanted to say good luck and thankyou so much for doing this. It's really impressive.

I was born with a heart condition which affects my day to day life so I really appreciate anyone whose prepared to do something like this for BHF. Keep going.

Rach

Dear John

Jane and I have been following your progress daily - I have been looking to send you a message and have only just found the right button!!

Has been really windy around here too - Jane and I had a fantasctic sail on the Hobie the other day. Sunshine and lots of white horses (but not 2.5 - 3.0 m)- I suggested as the bow began to bury that she need to move around to balance the boat, I can't she said 'I'm terrified'... next moment she did move and went around behind me and landed on the tiller bar shrieking as she went. We are looking after the boat honest!!

Sounds like you guy's need to get rowing again - don't rest for long!! Best wishes to you all.

Love Paul and Jane

Hi Dad & Boys!!!!
You are all doing a fab fab job, Keep it up. Remember Pain is only temporary, faliure lasts forever!!!

Mum has had a great 19th anniversary without you so far, we are going shopping for a new mobile phone for me later!!! Vicky has a bit of cold, but it's clearing up!!!!

Speak to you soon and DON'T FORGET it's my birthday in 7 days

All My love, A Best Wishes!!!!

Luv

BRianna

Guys
Keep eating your Pink Lady apples and your fruit-fuelled mission will break many records.

Remember the famous saying, 'An apple a day keeps the rowers OK'. You guys are more than OK, though, you're brilliant!

Enjoy!

Truly an incredible undertaking!! I just can't wait until I get home from work and check your site. Thank You all. Gordon

I am originally from Nova Scotia but now live in Tennessee, US. I have been following your adventure with much interest.Having grown up on the Atlantic,the ocean has always been a big part of me and so I admire each one of you. I check the website each day to follow your progress.I have shown my 4 year old the pictures and we have talked about how far it is. Although I am certain that he does not quite fathom the distance, he does understand that it is a long way. I will keep you in my prayers, Darlene

From Cajun Country, USA: Louisiana.
What a trip!! Keep the courage and don't let the inevitable "break-downs" get you discouraged. I look forward to reading your progress and eventually seeing you row your way into your homeland.
I will keep you in my prayers that God will keep watch over you and keep you safe and your course "straight".

Hey guys,
my dads more the sailor than i am but i think this is amazing, i will be following it everyday. I defintly think it would be very cool to cross the atlantic like that.

Just read about your adventure in our Local Halifax paper,all I can say is you have a lot of courage & good luck. I will be following your progress everyday

we read the article in the times about Jonathans last attempt at this amazing feat of endurance skill stamina and prob a little maddness and it really touched us..

our thoughts are with you all..

your all amazing!!

Best of luck lads!

Karl and Baz

Hi all (especially Pete!)
Watching your progress on the web and wishing you well!Randolph is teaching a course in local waters this week - weather today is gloriously hot and sunny, but not much wind.

See you soon!

Randolph & Jill

Hi guys!
My Mom told me about your trip across the ocean. I think you guys are brave and cool to do this. Good Luck from this 7 year old in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Sincerely Terence Mulroy

I am watching your voyage with interest. May the sea gods be with you. Take care. Don

Hello Pink Lady,
I watched you row out of St. John's harbour this afternoon and ironically The Sir Bedivere which was in port also left just after you. Sir Bedivere was one of King Arthur's strongest knights as his name in Welsh means " of mighty sinew". He threw Excalibur into the lake and saw a hand rise out of the waves to catch it.

I hope that you will see nothing like that as you make your way across the Atlantic and all of our best wishes go with you all. Fair rowing and may you all be "of mighty sinew." God speed.

Regards

Peter Chalker
St. Philips
Newfoundland

In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer. --Albert Camus

Message for Mark Stubbs
The only thing more dangerous than a fire at sea is that of a Fireman at sea. All the best and have a record breaking trip. Hope the Auto pilot helps your quest.

Fred

Best of Luck to the Crew of Pink Lady.
My regards to my dear friend Peter Bray and would be grateful if you would pass on the message that we had a tremendous success with Wing Commader Ken Wallis's stand titled "World Record Breaker" in Hanger 3. The Sunday of the air show broke all previous records, the last record was over a quarter of a millon! I've I have taken the liberty to reserve a place for you all next year 2/3 July 2005. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information should you interested in taking part as I hoping to have all the UK World Record Breakers assemled in Hanger 3 next year. Let me know if you could make that RV.

Once again, Good Luck!

Ken Padden

I doubt very much if you want to be inundated with messages from complete strangers, but I have written to Jonathan G occasionally (at The Times) and said I'd follow his progress (husband came in talking about it too): please wish him luck - my name will mean nothing to him, but I'm an Army wife and was excited about him committing himself to this challenge.

In your updates, would you add (can you?) distance travelled the previous day? I know nothing about sailing and this would mean more to me...

Never mind if you can't. We'll keep watching!!!!

GOOD LUCK everyone.

Lesley in Kingston, Surrey

Just to wish you all well on such an amazingly brave attempt. I shall be following your progress daily and will hold you in my prayers. Sandra Nicholson (nr Bristol

Hey guys, I wish you all the luck in the world on your adventure, I am sure you will break the record.

Will be following you each day.

Pete,
Wishing you and the team every success. Thoroughly enjoyed the book. P.S. your going to be an uncle again!!
All the very best clint, debs, pete and jack.

Good luck Mark and all the lads. We'll be thinking of you all the way. Have a fantastic crossing, we're sure you'll succeed. With our best wishes...Charlie and Cheryl Street.

Once again many good wishes to all 4 of you....I follow your progress daily on my PC and so admire your courage ! Sandra form Blagdon, nr Bristol

Please pass on my best wishes and good luck to
Mark and crew.

Bill Shaw

Hi All,
Great to get the update today. Seems like you may run into a bit o'weather according to your map. Hang in there. Question: When you say you are on a course of 170 what does that number refer to?
How's the food? Can you cook aboard or do you use packets of prepared food?
Weather in St. John's is grey and overcast, 12C, winds SE 10-15 kph.

All the best.

Row, row, row your boat.

Regards
Peter Chalker-St. Philips

In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer. --Albert Camus

This 76 year old grandmother is following your adventure from her home in Cape Cod,Massachusetts. Wishing you well - stay your course - you will make it -