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Day 23 Cravings have kicked in!
Original article · 12 May 2009
Not a lot to report except to say everything is going well we've had calm seas and blue skies so have made some really good progress, this is changing to choppy this week so we could be in for a rough ride again.  We're getting in the mileage and the boat is holding up well the batteries are charging well and power is at optimum level......... Sadly we are getting massive food cravings - this week it's been a downtown double bacon and cheese burger from Smith and Weston followed by a belly buster!  Wish we'd packed more junky snacks in - we've been too healthy! Listening to a whole range of music this week which is getting us through our shifts - the worst bit is the wind chill at night I hate getting out of the cabin. Beard growing is going well all coarse and scratchy - shaving isn't really an option. The support boat is 2 miles from us at the moment we are going to make contact so that they can check out our tracker with us - otherwise not seen any other vessel.... That's about it from me Andrew out Click here to donate money for the fight against the spread of male cancers and support Orchid, the boys chosen charity. To follow our progress please go to the official Woodvale Challenge
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John12 May 2009
Yes, its good to be able to track your progress again. I know you must have Southern Cross in your sights even though they have sneeked a lead on you for the moment. I know you two with your mind set on catching them up will do it. I shall watch out for that push day by day. keep going at it! Everyone is rowing with you! You can have as many 'belly busters' as you can manage in Mauritius!!
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Dione - Petit12 May 2009
PUMP UP THE JAM PUMP IT UP - ROW BOYS ROW!!!!!!!!!! Keep pushing to catch those Southern Cross girlies, you're nearly there and making amazing progress - we're all willing you on so keep stroking!!!!
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JeremyChristey12 May 2009
Nice to hear from andy. In addition, their current speed on SC will put them level in three days. They are happy rowing in quite difficult conditions ATM, pushing ahead well. All good Jem
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JeremyChristey12 May 2009
sorry, correction, nine days to be level at this, their slowest speed, it's likely to be earlier
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missnicolajames12 May 2009
I like reading your progress and what you're up to each day, and can't imagine the emotions you must be going through. I'm in Geneva at the moment working out here for the week, and one of the best things about coming out here is the food... steak, fish, duck.. and all on company's expenses (sorry Peter!), if I could send you food packages I would - carrier pigeon?!! Dread to think what the beard's will be like in a few months time - poor Sarah! (make sure you pack the scissors!). Keep at it boys, everyone is behind you 101%. xx
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Roxanne12 May 2009
Cravings are all in the mind according to Weightwatchers latest advert! So at least we all know you are still of sound mind? I have finally managed to get on to this site & now cannot think of anything more helpful to say. However Guy ,your little niece Amelia, has plenty since she received your birthday present etc. "More, more Uncle Guy" Could mean more rowing or presents, I will leave on that note. Love to you both for now. Rox xx
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Claire12 May 2009
A lovely surprise to get a phone call from Andrew this morning - he had remembered John and I had been to Malta - the auction bid at the boys leaving party in London - we had a lovely time and spent a lot of it looking over the med - one lot of sea looks pretty much the same doesn't it! Yes it was Mothers Day in Malta too on Sunday and thank you Lina for your best wishes - little do we think what our babies will do one day!!! So to all us Mothers I think we've done a great job enabling our children to fly and really live their lives...................!