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Hi Jessica i think you r realy cool and brave to go out there and sail around the world and after my brother reads your book i will because it looks lots of fun!!!!!!!!!!!!! From Melanie.

Hi jessica, I think you are awesome ! !!!!!!!!!

Dear Jessica,
You are so brave and adventerous. You are my hero, I am always looking up to you because you are so awesome. See you at the boat show!
Your fan,
Jasmine from Sydney.

Jess,
you are plain awesome! your my idol and my inspiration. You've inspired me, to always follow my dreams! I can't wait to meet you at the boat show, and read your book! see you then
Your biggest fan, Isabel, from Sydney.

Hi Jesse!

Great to hear from you again! Must be a very different feeling, not to be alone an Ella..., how many persons be on board?
I really hope, you enjoy all the last days, no - I'm sure!
I have one question: What's going on with Ellay pink lady in the future? Is in your boat now???

I think of you!
Randy / Hamburg, Germany

Congratulations Jessica. You are an inspirational young woman. I wish you all the best for your future endeavours and am sure you will continue to inspire others. Ed

hey jess
your journey has made me realise my dream of being a showjumper and showing me that anything is possible at the age of 17. I have always wanted to be a showjumper ever since i was a little girl but thought i would never be able to do it until you sailed around the world and showed me do what you want to do in life no matter what anyone else says.

Ahoy, Skipper! Glad to hear from you and from the rest of your on-line crew too! How's everybody? Well, you had a deserved rest, but it's just fine to sail home as you came from there, maybe with a little more company... No, you're not a weird loner who finds company strange. EPL is SMALL like heck. It's had to be, since you're no towering seven-footer, 200 pounds person (well, we'd still love you if you were) and you had to handle it alone around the world. No big trouble for a ride into the harbour, but I'd find it hard to share it with anyone but a stuffed crew,, not out of selfishness but 'cause I like space around me (I'm quite big myself, and I mean sideways, too). Still, you have lots of siblings so sleeping with someone's foot in you face must not be new. Just make sure you buy a bigger boat before really a crowded cruise. Or a sword, an eye-patch and a wooden plank (all pink, of course!), what suits you best. Now seriously, thanks for being back on-line. M'am. We missed you and each other; and we're glad you're happy and getting used to things again. Gradually, of course. No one who has acomplished so much so young should be in a hurry for anything. Ever. And we know you have the best guys around to take care of you, so enjoy the ride again. We'll sail along.

06-05-10 @19:30
Hi Jessica,
Just thinking about you and your casual life right now, so I decided to drop you a line and let you know that I read a couple of articles in the newspapers saying how much fun you were having, and the pictures confirmed that with your smile. I liked the one with Tom and Mike and yourself sitting on the beach. Well Jessica, I sure do miss writing to you out on the water, but I guess we all have to move on with our lives. I’m trying something new and I hope it works out, it’s time consuming and that is just what I need. So take good care of yourself and all of your ‘new’ crew…lol… As always, I’m looking forward to your next post…lol…Very proud of you!!!!!
God held you in the palm of His hands, and the Angels kept your sails full while you were on your quest, and now I pray that He will guide you through your up-coming years, that you will have a life full of peace, love and happiness and never want for anything. Your faithful friend, fan and follower Michael 75) from Kingwood, WV

Hi Jess. First i owe you an apology - i was sceptical in the beginning but i must tell you that i was so so so proud of you coming back into Sydney the other weekend. We were flying back from Melbourne and i was watching you on TV and then able to see you in the harbour from the air-very special. In fact i cried the entire broadcast. You really are remarkable and i hope that you are able to enjoy your home coming on the Sunshine Coast. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!! Inspirational.

Hi, Jesse. Was pretty concerned during the week about how you were getting on with some pretty wild weather here on the North Coast, so it was a relief to see footage of you on the Gold Coast waterway. Now it's a beautiful day (Sunday), and I'm watching some of the morning scenes as they are getting ready for your arrival. Enjoy another amazing welcome.
Neil (Casino)

Hi Jessica,

I am glad I can write on the day you arrive in Mooloolaba. What a celebration it will be and what wonderful weather Queensland is turning on for you. It is spectacular in the Keppels! Have you been here? Crystal clear- just magic! I hope you have the most special day.
My students have just thought you were amazing and have sent blogs in their own interesting ways with all good thoughts for you. They some times have difficulty expressing themselves.
Typing a blog to you has been apart of connecting their thoughts to text. A truly wonderful and authentic way to learn.
Following your blog has expanded their horizons just that bit more.
Encouraging them to dream is another exercise altogether.
That is the inspiration you give Jessica with your wonderful trip.
Just like the waves- life and dreams have their ups and downs.
And we get through and come out the other-side a better person for it all.
Live life to the full Jessica and it is good you are staying true to your self.
God Bless you on life's journey. It has been a priveldge knowing you through your blogs.
Hopefully one day we may meet.
Lyn QLD

Hi Jessica, Beverly here from Tassie. Just read your last update. I really am having withdrawals, anything you can think that would help them? LOL I'm so happy you are back on the water again - must feel absolutely GREAT!!! Although, if it was me, I think I would be a bit put out with other people on "my" boat trying to do things "their" way when for 7 months I had done "everything" "MY" way, in fact, yup, I would definitely be a little testy to say the least. How you do it is beyond me, and I praise you for it. You are one heck of a woman.

I bet even with the nasty weather around up where you are, it still must be nice to be back on EPL, hearing her squeaks and moans, and being away from the media and crowds of people. I think I would make a heck of a good hermit. I know I would.

Well, we have had our little Tenterfield Terrier, "Duke of Tasmania" for 4 weeks now and he is literally wearing me out. I think a voyage around the world by myself would be easier than trying to train a puppy at my age. But needless to say, he gets me out of bed every day and that is a definite answer to many prayers over the last 1-1/2 years. Next to the motivation I have received from reading your blogs daily since before the first day of 18 Oct, Duke has just added to it and I feel like I can lick this depression with God's eternal help. Thank you so much for being faithful to us "Jessaholics" and blogging so faithfully. You said our blogs helped you, but you willl never, ever know how much your blogs have helped keep me on top, snf I'm sure many more people have been helped that have never said anything. I just happen to have a big mouth, LOL.

Well, my adventurous friend, til you take off on another adventure we can follow with you, please remember God is right there with you, whether on land or sea, and his Legions of Guardian Angels will keep you safe as you go about your daily tasks of living. God Bless You Richly - Beverly & Andrew Penney, Bridgewater, Tasmania

All thru the long bitter cold winter, I read your blogs and prayed for your safe journey. I envied your freedom and space, however, I enjoyed being safe inside next to my comforting fireplace. You are truly an awesome person.

So glad to hear from Michael In Kingswood - Hezekaiah - and what a lovely message he sent. But, Richie in Paris - where the bloody hell are you??? Please check in!! Well done Jess - see you in Mooloolabah tomorrow!

Jessica, More big Kudos to you for your appearances after you got home. We watched all the TV, and newspaper articles released on this side of the world, You handled yourself like a true champion. You seem to be so very modest about the EPIC feat you completed such a short time ago. So far you havent let the fame change you one bit. What you accomplished at 16 will stand for a long time we think. As always God Bless,and Best Wishes from USA.

Hi Jess, I saw Pink Lady & Big Wave Rider at Shoal Bay this week...which was a thrill as i have watched your progress the last few months....Wow that Lady sure is a small craft.....Enjoy a safe trip home now

Jess hope u enjoy finally being home and able to sleep in your own bed. Are really amazing. I would love to meet you one day can't wait to your book and doco comes out.
love alaways
em

Hi Jessica

A few days before you arrived in Sydney I flew from Auckland to Sydney and joined friends by the lighthouse on South Head to watch you cross the finish line. What a spectacular day. I brought home all the fabulous photos of you which appeared in the Sunday papers the following day so Caleb can do his project on you. Congratulations on your enormous achievement Best wishes.
Judy. Auckland NZ

Hi, Jessie!
Glad to see that you are getting used to the fame.
What ever happent to the "crew" that was with you throughout the trip? I hope you didn't abandon them someplace!

;-))

Tom

Thought you might like this,

Sea Fever
I MUST down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a gray mist on the sea's face, and a gray dawn breaking.
I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way, where the wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.
John Masefield

WELCOME HOME, CAPTAIN JESSICA!

I know that you've had the time of your life and I hope that your life continues to be so blessed.

Keep smiling, keep that excellent head on your shoulders, remember that you've truly earned the praise of thousands because you've been YOU and stayed true to yourself, your heart, your dreams, your family and your team.

With gobs of respect and continued invitations to come to Maine, where Queenslander and I will amass the hundreds to welcome you here!

Group hug to you!
Mary, Maine, USA

Welcome back to Queensland, Jessica! Great to have you back on home turf/surf again!

Although it has only been two weeks, it seems like "old times!" Great to have you back on the blog. You have been missed. Who all are sailing with you? Whoever they are they are in good hands.
Have a great sail!
Blessings,

See Ya Sailor!

I am with Rem, miss the mrning checks so will have to keep an eye on Abby. You did an amazing feet and have had a lot of time n the sunshine since, way to go.

Take care of your self.
Al P