Messages from the website 6 and 7 Jan 08
( Last Updated: 07-01-2008 )
We came across the Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger on 17th Dec while on holiday from the West Country in La Gomera and were privileged to chat for a while to Mike, Ben and Ian. We're so pleased to see that you're making good progress. Wishing you all the very best for the next 3 weeks - you know that you can beat that record!!! We're all routing for you. From Mike & Val Rose.
Mike - Happy 2008! We've all been keeping up with your progress; I continue to be very impressed and amazed. Can't wait to see you soon, stay safe until then (meaning no fighting sharks as per earlier agreement!) and know all the luck in the world's coming your way xxx Take care Jennifer Carras
Simon and the Guys, Thinking of you all; Go get that record! Best wishes, Keith & Jane Lee
May we take this opportunity to wish the blisters on George's bum, and the rest of the Atlantic 6 crew, a damn good New Year! Onwards and upwards to the trades, impressive castaway beards and a well-earned drink or two in Antigua! Tim and the South West of England RDA team.
Keep it up. You're doing alright boys. I do not envy you in any way, I haven't got the cahonas, I like the dry but we are all wishing you well! One for you Ian: you can row all you want but I'll beat you on the mat buddy. I'm training. Good luck guys. See you soon Ian and I'm going to twist you up old boy. Lol Jason Pain
Sea shanty for crew (to be sung over the sat phone)
"Oh dear what can the matter be
Using a bowl instead of a lavatory
Cigar Fish float past from Monday to Saturday Sunday our butts get a rest"
Remember at night before you wash, if it's warm to the touch check your washing bowl with a torch!
Jason Butler!!
Hi Ian & guys! - Our 5 year old sons' school are plotting your progress. Today their teacher asked me for some pictures - including one of you all in your sailing gear - to which I burst out laughing!! (she didn't realise your attire would be minimal!)- Keep going, proud of you all Heather xxx