One week and counting

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Aug 27 Weather Map
Meshach is at 33.14 N 153.28 W



They are in 8-10 knots of wind steering a course of 50 degrees. Today marks one week since they left Kauai and they are not quite half way across. They are experiencing what Thor called a HUGE groundswell from the north. They will contact the weather router today to see what they need to avoid. They have enjoyed receiving the text messages and say hi back to all who have written. All is well.

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  1. FUHS-August 28, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Tanya, this is a GREAT blog. Love the weather map and the position chart. Really good job. I got right on. Looks like I have to register below to send comment. I'll let you know how that goes in an email.
    PS. Mailed Meshach's corrected trophy plaque today. Says 2009 instead of 2008.
    Sharon

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  2. FUHS-August 28, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Great blog Tanya! Really enjoyed reading all about their adventure so far. Nice weather map and love the path chart.
    Mailed Meshach's corrected KCR trophy plaque today. Says 2009 instead of 2008.
    Sharon

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