Official Jessica Watson Blog

thats great. wow

Hey Jess, it was great to see you arrive in Mooloolabah, your one amazing girl.

Hi Jessica
You are a true insperation to me!!
You rock girl <3
Rosie from QLD

If the maturity you've shown over the past year is any indication, I think you'll be a great driver. Stay safe and enjoy your new challenge!!

Hey Jess, it was great to see you arrive in Mooloolabah, your one amazing girl. Can't wait for your book, i will be buying it as soon as it is released.

Keep up the good work Jess.

Lots of love.

Jessica... We are so proud of you...!
Can't wait to read your book...!

Hi again Jesse!

Great to hear from you again! Hope you doing fine. But, sorry! I don't want to interrupt you writing and finishing your book. Can't wait to read!

All the best send
Randy / Hamburg, Germany

Congratulations on getting your Ls.

Now....should we stay off the road or are you going to be a good sensible driver. If the maturity you've shown over the past year is any indication, I think you'll be a great driver.
Stay safe and enjoy your new challenge!!

06-02-10 @ 20:30
Hi Jessica,
I just realized that I hadn’t written to you for awhile, but I know plenty of your faithful fans are still keeping you busy. How are you doing and how is the book coming along? I read where the book is coming out in Aug. in Australia, and then in Sept./Oct. in the US. The way time is flying by it won’t be long now, here it’s July already. I’ve got my name in with Amazon to get one as soon as it comes in. I was hoping to get one autographed by you but, I think that might be a bit of a problem. There’s thousands of people wanting the same thing. But I do have a group picture that you autographed, which I cherish, compliments of Faye and Max, God Bless Them. I saw where you got your ‘L’ plate, Congratulations, now if you set yourself up where you can drive a few hours per day, you’ll have your 100 hrs. in not time at all,……well, at least in 100 hrs….lol… That sounds easy but with all of your other activities it may prove to be difficult. I’ll bet you can manage it though. Right???? I thought so. I don’t worry about you driving on the road, it’s all the other people, “hoons” I think you call them, that are out there. Jessica, take good care of yourself, and remember the “good times out there”. Looking forward to your next post and definitely “The Book”. God will continue to hold you in the palm of His hands, and the Angels will keep you safe, and I pray that He will guide you through your up-coming years, Jessica. Your faithful friend, fan and follower Michael 75) from Kingwood, WV

Hi Jessica,

It's just after midnight, and I use to take a look in my computer before I go to bed. How nice to find your news. You are looking very well, and I look forward to read your book when it's out.
Good to hear that you have settled down now and enjoy doing other things than sailing. I can understand though that you miss it much.
My son got his sailing boat into the Baltic Sea a week ago, so I look forward to come with him any day now. We have wonderful weather just now, +30 C and summer makes people here more happy. Keep on doing things you like to do and all the best for your future.
Regards,
Ingrid Petersson
Tyreso, Sweden

Hi Jessica. Just wondering how the driving is coming. Were you able to figure out how to mount Parker to the back of the car? I imagine that you have a nav station set up complete with sat nav and communications. And above all, don’t forget to clip on when you get into the car. And that goes for your Mum or Dad when they get in the car with you. To Marie from WA St, don’t you think it would be nice if Jess stopped by our corner of the world when she tours the US? I’ve said before that I would lay the pink carpet across the Narrows Bridge if she would come to Gig Harbor. Good luck with the driving lessons, Jess. Keep us updated……From Seattle, WA, USA……SaltyDog

Hi Jessica,
Many thanks for the update. Reliving the journey through writing must be wonderful. You're writing it for us but it is also for yourself. A way to capture the voyage which will enable you to share it with people for the rest of your life. Hope it is all going well. Cheers for now.
Ailsa from Melbourne

Hiya Jesse....okay...I can't help but have a peep at your site now and then!!Just checking in from your 2nd home, New Zealand...why on Earth did your Mum and Dad ever leave here.???.....the scenery is spectacuar....every nook and cranny along the highways is 'tourist brochure' perfect. CONGRATULATIONS ON OBTAING YOUR LEARNERS!! I would never have expected any other result though. Not long now til the much anticipated launch of 'True Spirit', as a matter of fact, only just last night I finished reading 'Braveheart'. You adventurers really have me hooked on sailing. Toodles now til next time Jesse xxx

Hey there Jess, I hope you're well. Just looked in to see what's new in your neck of the woods and see you now have 'L' plates. You'll rack up those 100 hours in no time so congrats and good luck with the exam. When I went for my drivers' licence all I had to do was drive the cop to the GPO so he could mail some letters in his lunch hour. :-)). I hope everything is progressing well with your book, I can't wait to read it. Take care on the roads and bye for now. Love, aunty Sam XX :-))

Welcome home Jess and congrats on your Learners permit. The first step in a long line of things to come. It was great to hear from you in your last post. We hope the book is coming along well. Do you have any plans to visit the States after you finish your tour in Australia? Please let us know so that we can come and meet you in person. Take care and "stay clipped in", Opps, I guess we don't have to say thet anymore. Take care and be safe.....

Hi Jess Its great to read the news re the new milestone in your life.it is a big deal..the journey towards gaining your drivers licence...there seem to have been so many milestones in your life recently,but when I read that you have been on the road accompanied by members of your family... it tends to highlight for me the fact that you are truly home and that your family truly have you back!! Your parents have their beloved daughter back and family life is made whole.Maybe its time for a new song Jess.How about...Just driving along...Singing a song

Hi Jess,

Congrats. on the L permit.
It's always worth a chuckle when you talk about "your whole life", I am sure that a
year or two seems like a long time, however,
the whole life view is a bit comical to me anyway.

New Hampshire,
USA

Hi Jesse

Keep those fingers warm on these cool winter mornings so they can fly across the keyboard in your last chapter of True Spirit.

I'm also wondering how Beverley is going. One day at a time I guess but I'm hoping there are more good days than not so good.

How is Mike in the surf up there? Has he cracked a wave yet?

Take care,
Mike

Captain Jessica-

Can't wait to see a movie here in the U.S. about your voyage! I just have a feeling there will be one.

I'm looking forward to reading your book. Like so many others, I do miss reading your blog during your voyage, but I'm very glad you are home safe and sound, and that you are having a wonderful time.

Congratulations on your new boyfriend - it looks like the beginning of a great future, you and Mike Perham! And we all know that your future family will all be setting sailing records as well as you and Mike have. I say marry that man ASAP! LOL.
He's a keeper!

Gayle

Hi Jessica,
Just checked to see if there were any signs of life on your blog, I was starting to fear that You might have fallen off the planet or something. You look great in the photos, seem that those mood swings you had was because you changer from a girl to a fine young lady, all in one year, amazing. Good to see all is well and that you have things under control. Looking forward to reading your book. Take care,
Regards from Niels.

Hi Jess guess wat u have the same name as me just wanna know did u have fun on ur trip? and how did ur b-day go? so hope ya get this
love Jess

Take whatever time you need to say whatever you want to say. 2 months or 5 years. We'll wait.

Write on Jessica!

Good morning Jessica;
I know,I haven't fallen off the face of the earth,just allot going on here still in the gulf with the ''oil spill'' wildlife rescues.Each day has been more and more heart wrenching for us,we continue to struggle as the oil is just spreading further east.
We should be heading to Florida in the next week or so to prepare for the onslaught there.
Thank you for your update,can't wait to get your book,it will be great reading for sure.
Carol.loved your recent comment,I so miss all you ''regulars'',have been thinking of all our months together,so HI to ''SAM,MOLLY,SALTY DOG[yes I got your email,no not home yet],RICHIE,MARY/MAINE.BLUE FINN,COLLETTE,RICHARD and all the rest my old mind has left off.love you all.
Take care for now Jessica,keep those fingers typing.
Aloha,
Stephen M.,
Transplanted Aussie,
still in the gulf ''oil spill''/wildlife rescues.

DEAR JESSE, So good to hear from you again. Also, to see all the familiar blogers again. I have been checking in often but know you have been very busy. I to look forward to your book. Life must be so exciting for you so much to look forward to. Enjoy.

Until next time. Lynne