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Hurrahs! for Abby

Posted on June 16, 2010November 19, 2021 by Ed Medley

Sixteeen year old Abby Sunderland did not quite make it around the world in her sail boat because she lost much of her mast in a storm-swelled seas in the long, wide bit of the Indian Ocean. Many think it was foolish of her attempt the voyage.Others blame her parents for “irresponsibilty”; including a grumpy director of the prestigious St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco. But a few, including Jon Carroll of the San Francisco Chronicle, say no nays. Neither do I. I say: Hurrah! for Abby!

I applaud all who take off on adventures. A 16-year old woman – yes, woman, not girl – even thinking of attempting such a voyage cheers me immensely. Her parents should be encouraged to run for political office – perhaps they could instill some adventure and fibre into our State Legislature.

At about Ms. Sunderland’s age I was a-fidgit with wishes to travel and frolic. But the nearest I got to having adventures in my mid-to-late teens was some exciting hitch-hiking jaunts. Well, those, and a few kisses and what not from 16 year old girls -yes, girls, not women. I predict that young men trying to kiss Ms. Sunderland will be in for some surprises – kissing must not seem much like adventure after you have traveled most of the world by your self in a small boat.

I say again: Hurrah! for Abby!. ANd Ms Sunderland: good luck with your next try and adventure!! And, Mr and Mrs Sunderland? – run for office…

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