Comments on: Thanks for the Memories

By: Naomi

Naomi — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:39:59 +0000

WELL SAID, Satman! … would that my verbosity might be replaced with your brand of pithiness! (I guess it can be, if I work on it, eh?)

By: Satman

Satman — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:58:33 +0000

Roz, dont worry about the Aunt Jemima thing !!! America needs to get over itself and stop being offended by every other word that is used by those outside of the country and in totally different meaning etc. The world does not center around good old US of A or the over the top sensibilities of its citizens. Stop being offended people, grow up and get a life !!!

By: Lea

Lea — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:51:03 +0000

I am almost as entertained by the comment section as I am Roz’s blog. One of the aspects I find most amusing is how in her absence a number of people seem to get critically testy.
Although, I am not religious and absolutely do not intend any comparison in any way shape or form, it does remind me of the story of Moses going up the mountain and away from the people he was guiding.
While he was gone apparently anarchy and doubt concerning the mission ensued. When he came back he was shocked to see what had happened in his absence.
Anyone with half a brain should have known the A.J. comment was NOT intended as a racial slur. Get real.
These days many Americans seem so full of misguided self righteousness it’s becoming ridiculous at best.
The good news is if anything it prompted a conversation and in the long run, that’s a start towards better understanding.
Keep up the good work Roz!

By: Texino

Texino — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:53:27 +0000

Glad that you are back to where the cultural meld is not so trying. Good on you for acknowledge the unintended racial thing. When people have very little productive society their religious beliefs take very large supernatural flights which can be easily snuffed by an unintended slight. Having been born to a people who balance their existence on the meanderings of the green sea turtle, I am well aware how highly superstitions are valued in a culture bypassed and pushed aside by the intrusions of “Real Life” so it goes

By: Joan in Atlanta

Joan in Atlanta — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:42:10 +0000

I’m looking forward to all the recap info (hoping for photos of sharks) and news about the book tour schedule. Have fun in Fiji!

By: John Monroe

John Monroe — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:10:18 +0000

You’re an amazing person Roz. get lots of rest and reconditioning for Leg 3.

I would love to hear your thoughts on Laura Dekker from Denmark (Google that). She’s a very determined 13yo who wants to sail solo around the world.

Enjoy getting back to civilization. Best of everything.

John in Durango, CO

By: Nevada Bev

Nevada Bev — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:37:44 +0000

Welcome Back towards the electronic world. Rest and recuperate Roz. You done good girl! How’s the sunburn receding? Agreed your Team Roz was extraordinary! Give my regards to your mom, sis and the team. I just bought some Larabars and wondered how you managed to open them without ripping em? I have had no luck on dry land, let alone rocking and rolling on the ocean. Indeed, Roz, we rozlings are behind you, around the world supporting you and your messages. I am looking forward to reading your Atlantic Row book and envision no seasickness while reading it, contrary to watching the You Tube versions which certainly did! Hopefully, see you this Fall on your book tour, Bev and Izzy (my lovely border collie)

By: Laurey Masterton

Laurey Masterton — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:53:39 +0000

Hi Roz,

Congratulations again. Many times over.

When I finished my bike trek across the US I was somewhat flummoxed by the barrage of “What Next?” questions. I still feel like I am in the middle of my ride (well, not quite THAT much now after 6 months.)

You may have already dealt with this, as this is your third big adventure, but – sheesh – revel in the accomplishment and try not to get stirred up by the “Now what?” queries. We all know that you’re still in the middle of THIS adventure. Slow down, process this one.

Way to go!!!

Laurey in Asheville

By: RunnerDuck

RunnerDuck — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:19:33 +0000

Hi Roz, welcome back to civilization, I think. It sounds like your time on Tarawa was really special. I live on an island but it’s in Washington State, a far cry from the middle of the pacific. I too really miss the daily adventure when you are on the high seas. I applaud the wonderful things you are doing for our planet and you’ve inspired me to do much more also.
Thanks again for all you do, you have my undying support!

By: Naomi

Naomi — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:08:35 +0000

Great to have you back, Roz … I hope you can really enjoy the beauty of the people and the land of Fiji! My good friends honeymooned there recently and got out into the country and were very touched by the joy and generosity of spirit of the locals. I hope you get to really relax and enjoy your “down time” from the ocean in the next day or so — before you hit Hawaii. Not bad going from Fiji to Hawaii, eh? Having lived on Oahu for six wonderful years (Lanikai Beach in Kailua from ’97 to ’03), I’m going to be there with you in spirit, for sure!

Again, great to “hear” from you again and I look forward to hearing more details of your voyage, as well as your important meeting with the President of Kiribati.

Also, do you have your schedule for the book tour yet? I’d love to know when you’ll be in NYC (if you will) … and also would like to extend a dinner invitation to you and a friend or two of yours to join me at the BEST raw food restaurant in the world, Pure Food & Wine, at 17th and Irving Streets. Consider it a victory dinner celebrating the success of your second leg across the Pacific. If your schedule is too tight, however, I’d totally understand.

(Hey, maybe you could check in w/ Roxanne Darling (of Beachwalks.TV) when you hit Honolulu and do a follow-up interview w/ her. That is how I learned about your voyage, btw — stumbling on to her website and on the day she was featuring her interview with you just before you left Hawaii for Tarawa.)

By: UncaDoug

UncaDoug — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:23:18 +0000

Very happy to have you back, Roz!
Thank you for all that you are doing.
Looking forward to what’s up next …

By: Steve Maskell

Steve Maskell — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:33:23 +0000

Welcome back Roz, there’s been a hole in my day whilst you’ve been offline. You’ve created quite a dependancy! Best wishes, Steve

By: Claire in Los Angeles

Claire in Los Angeles — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:35:08 +0000

Roz, so happy to hear that you are back in relative civilization and to watch the video of your arrival in Tarawa. How gracious and spontaneous you were in response to the greetings you were given–it’s not an easy thing to be both at once and you did it beautifully! My gratitude for how you are helping us to see the real important things about climate change and how it touches real people in real, and vulnerable, places far from our concrete jungles and ivory towers. I do hope your stay in Tarawa receives appropriate media coverage and I am looking forward to hearing about your meeting with the President of the islands.

By: Alejo from Colombia

Alejo from Colombia — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:18:29 +0000

Welcome back to civilization Roz. We will stay tuned with you and working actively against climate change inducing behaviors. Your deed is so great that we will always feel falling very very short of it. And we hope God lends us life to follow next stage. It was like reading a Nobel prize writer throughout. I am so addicted that I have read the Atlantic and first stage Pacific blogs. Thank you so very much!
ALEJO from Colombia