31 January 2006 Old version seat cover – doubles up as afro wig for 70′s theme parties. 31 Jan, 06 – 20:39 No man (or woman) is an island… But being on a little rowboat in the middle of the … Continued
Monthly Archives: January 2006
Day 61: Of Toasted Mars Bar Sandwiches And Sporting Glories
30 January 2006 Oxford Lightweights 30 Jan, 06 – 20:39 Q from Caroline Haines: Before this, what would you regard as your greatest achievement? A: Strangely, for someone who doesn’t think of herself as sporty (just ask anyone who knew … Continued
Day 60: The Longest Day
29 January 2006 Mr Croker’s Finest – Magic Bendy Oar gets the chop 29 Jan, 06 – 20:41 Today has been a very long day. 28 hours long, to be precise, because today I switched over to Antigua time. So … Continued
Day 59 Fishy Business
28 January 2006 Preparing to operate… 28 Jan, 06 – 20:35 I had just gone out on deck for the afternoon shift when something dropped, apparently out of the sky, and landed at my feet. ‘Eek’, was my first thought … Continued
Day 58: Cheerfully Miserable
27 January 2006 Grinning and bearing (baring) it. 27 Jan, 06 – 20:37 Last night I finally admitted to myself that I am not enjoying this. I’d been so determined that I would enjoy it, it has taken me until … Continued
Day 57: Sad Day on Sedna Solo
26 January 2006 Flapjack no more – calls for a big bottom lip. 26 Jan, 06 – 20:29 Today is a sad day on board the good ship Sedna Solo, for today I Have Eaten My Last Flapjack. It was … Continued
Day 56: Zen and the Art of Ocean Rowing
25 January 2006 I’m going in . . .dressed for bottom-scrubbing on Christmas Day 25 Jan, 06 – 20:30 ‘In my experience, a castaway’s worst mistake is to hope too much and do too little. Survival starts by paying attention … Continued
Day 55: I’m just a girl who can’t say no…
24 January 2006 One last hug, La Gomera, November. 24 Jan, 06 – 21:00 I’m just a girl who can’t say no… …but I’m practising. So, Big Nose, here are a couple of Big Noes. To all special requests for … Continued
Day 54: Questions, Questions
23 January 2006 With Ben Fogle and James Cracknell 23 Jan, 06 – 20:04 So sorry to hear about the Spirit of Cornwall. And so close to the finish, too. But glad to hear they’re safe and sound. I’ve been … Continued
Day 53 A Funny Kind of Freedom
22 January 2006 Big ocean, small boat 22 Jan, 06 – 18:51 This morning’s shift was abandoned due to excessively painful shoulder. When a jarring wave reduced me to tears I retreated to the cabin, took another painkiller (now out … Continued