tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post6049702614895057889..comments2024-03-22T05:18:44.526-04:00Comments on AnnOnandOn: 16 and Sailing....Ann On and On...http://www.blogger.com/profile/06615400031267355211noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-57427187636995647322010-06-14T11:54:53.824-04:002010-06-14T11:54:53.824-04:00I think it is very impressive that she took this o...I think it is very impressive that she took this on and has handled so much. Such a mature, brave voyage, especially when I look around and see young 20 somthings that can't even muster the ambition to pay their own car insurance or bill's let alone, spreading their wings and SURVIVING on their own.<br /><br />The parent aspect? Initial gut response, no way. But the parents did have a point, everyday everyone that drives has the potential for catastrophe. I thought about my 13 year old in a canoe on a creek that we know has alligators - but that is familiar to us. So sailing is familiar to this family - it is what she breathed, what she knew. So no judgement here. :) Glad she is safe!larkswinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07945496247329378715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-50453178207188700112010-06-14T10:39:11.886-04:002010-06-14T10:39:11.886-04:00I think she has spunk too, but I wonder how much h...I think she has spunk too, but I wonder how much her father had to do with it. Her brother made the trip, and her father did as well when he was younger.<br /><br />I just think it would've been better to not do it during the heightened storm season, but I'm not a sailor. That and I've heard her father has been trying to get a reality show.<br /><br />I'm just glad she's safe and sound. That is all that really matters.jewelstreethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560874223680274476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-35571727406886262872010-06-14T10:20:08.036-04:002010-06-14T10:20:08.036-04:00Everyone has made valid points! I can not say whe...Everyone has made valid points! I can not say where Abby will be in 10 years from now, but she will have this to look back on as a success.Ann On and On...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06615400031267355211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-76107903730100171242010-06-14T09:54:51.739-04:002010-06-14T09:54:51.739-04:00I followed her blog from the beginning of her voya...I followed her blog from the beginning of her voyage and was blown away by her maturity, tenacity, skill, and intelligence. While I don't know if I could have done the same in their shoes, I admire her parents for teaching her, trusting her, and letting her pursue her dream. She did not fail in her quest. Her vessel failed her. In days of old, young people were married, raising kids, crossing the prairies in covered wagons at that age. I feel we coddle our kids way to much today and don't give them credit for what they are capable of accomplishing! Kudos to Abby and her family that she is more interested in sailing than chasing boys, wearing makeup, or playing video games. This is a girl who will NOT still be living at home and sponging off her parents in her late 20s. She has way too much grit and spunk. I have no doubt that if her mast had not broken off in the storm, she would have completed her trip! Look how far she travelled, and not without other challenges! (On the Abby Sunderland website, there's a map under "Where's Abby?" She's one amazing young womanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-73236499986951872152010-06-14T09:19:29.007-04:002010-06-14T09:19:29.007-04:00I think she is amazing and brave, however-as a par...I think she is amazing and brave, however-as a parent-there ain't no way! :) I'm incredibly over protective at times and even though my kids are super young, I think I'll feel the same at 16. No way I'd let my kids put themselves in any danger!Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546005328367734468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-80866476790795383482010-06-14T08:59:31.729-04:002010-06-14T08:59:31.729-04:00I think it was brave that she wanted to do this, b...I think it was brave that she wanted to do this, but I have to say as a parent, I would of said NO. I mean alone at sea to go around the world in a tiny boat? I'm sorry but in my eyes that were not using their best judgment. Yes you should stand behind your childs dreams, but not at the cost of their life.Pink Daisys Blog Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14918051892925826584noreply@blogger.com