Hi friends and family,
I always wondered just how come Gilligan's Island's, "Professor", took something like 12 to 16 years to get them rescued when it, the real Coconut Island, is less than 2 miles from the north shore of Oahu. Could he have been chasing Marianne for all those years, or was it a time/distance warp? Anyway, after having sailed approximately 1200 miles to essentially go from Kaneohe Bay to Honolulu and back, a round trip distance of about 70 to 100 miles depending on which way you go around the island, all I can say is that there appears to be a distance anomaly around the Hawaiian Islands that puts anything the Bermuda Triangle can throw at you to shame. Well, maybe that's not quite right, but you get the idea. Another movie I'm reminded of is "Ground Hog Day" where Bill Murray goes through the same day, time and again, until he finally gets it right. Maybe we'll finally be able to "Escape Hawaii" when we finally get it right. Hmmm - could that be another movie? - I sure hope not.
Here's another thought: Our first delivery attempt we made it a bit over 400 miles out before turning back. Our second delivery attempt we made it 200 miles out before turning back. Considering this, if we go nowhere, we'll actually be making progress without touching a dock line. Now that's efficiency in travel!
The good news is that our crew requiring medical attention is at the hospital and being treated as we speak. We're dock side at Kaneohe Yacht Club and figuring out where to go from here. Well keep you posted.
Saturday, August 30th, two thousand what???
Kaneohe Bay, Oahu.
Skipper John
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Hi Skipper
Don't give up! It is always dark before the light. Third time is the charm. I enjoyed your message keep the sence of humor. Things will get better. How is the crew member doing? Praying for them and you.
love,
Karen
HI JOHN,
I`M HEADING OFF TO BED, I`VE HAD COMPANY TODAY,COULDN`T CHECK ON YOUR PROGRESS UNTIL NOW. GOOD TO KNOW THE "LEG" IS GETTING MEDICAL HELP! ALSO GLAD TO KNOW YOU AREN`T SMASHING YOUR HEAD ON A ROCK SAYING,"WHY ME LORD,WHAT HAVE I EVER DONE TO DESERVE EVEN ONE, OF THESE FALSE STARTS I`VE KNOWN?"
HANG IN,JOHN, LIFE AIN`T FOR SISSIES!
LOVE, aj
Hello Uncle John,
Good to see a sense of humor in your latest post. I agree with mom 3rd times a charm. We will be praying that all is well and that you and the crew will be able to leave real soon and make it all the way.
Love,
Tina
John - Paul and Phyllis here. Unbelievable what we've just learned about your 2nd return trip. Our hearts go out to you. You seem to have good friends and hopefully they can get you home soon.
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