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8 July 2006

by Slade, onboard the Esperanza

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I wish I could sit down and have a chat (perhaps a heated discussion) with Sir Sanford Fleming about his time zones idea. Ive discovered that I no longer like this idea. So far in this trip we have crossed 2 time zones which means I have to get up an hour earlier for my watch (which starts at 4am). Anyway, thats my rant for the day.

As the weather improves, we can begin to get back into more work. All the jobs on deck can now be done as its been too rough to go outside. With nicer weather, it was a good opportunity for some of the crew to get a haircut from 3rd mate and resident hack hairdresser Diek. However only Frederic and Dorothee were game enough to let him get anywhere near their hair. I opted out and decided to stick with the scruffy look rather than risk it.

Today is Sunday again, so we are all relaxing. Though some of the deckhands are painting and Im sitting here writing a Blog. Ahhh the things I do for all of you out there. Whilst most people leave work on a Friday night to have the weekend to relax, here on board everything keeps going.

This mornings watch was quite cool. We saw some flying fish shooting out of the water like a rocket, gliding for 20 metres or so then diving back into the water. It really is a cool sight, Its amazing some of the great things you get to see.

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flying fish really are wonderful...

Posted by: Ferret at July 9, 2006 8:17 PM

Hey there Slade...,
...and I'm with you. I get a haircut every three years, ...whether I need it or not.
...Anyway, thought you all might like to see this article just out on the mercury levels in tuna - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060711/ap_on_he_me/mercury_in_fish Just another reason to go veggie I guess. ...Oh yeah, 'Onward' is back up on line as the video tribute to you guys - http://www.gratefulchild.org/projects/gcweb/gc/html/onward/ One of my personal favorite all time videos by Yes. Hope you enjoy it... Sorry I haven't updated the background graphic, but you're always one step ahead of me with a changing crew. Love and Light guys/girls, ...Onward

Posted by: Grateful Child at July 11, 2006 4:00 PM

Hi Slade, if you don´t like it you have to work on the ship at the weekend, I would like to change with you :-) I work at the office, it is hot in here, no fresh wind, I only sit and sort the paper, write numbers and count and... Call for exchange:-)

Posted by: Barbora at July 12, 2006 10:24 AM

Hi Slade, so can we see some before and after shots of the hairstyles?? I guess the "before" ones are here.... where are the "after" ones? ;-) - Adele in Stockholm

Posted by: Adele at July 12, 2006 3:29 PM

Hi Slade & hi to all on board the ship, I really enjoy watching you all as you all go about doing good things trying to to keep our oceans in good health.
By the way the webcam is very Blured is there any thing you can do to fix it.
Glad Slade you did not go the hair cut I am sure you look better with long hair I will send hair bands if Necessary Hee Hee.

Posted by: Bernadette at July 13, 2006 8:23 AM

My brave little sister!!'

Posted by: Jerome at July 13, 2006 10:05 AM

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