Monday August 4, 2008

All eyes are on the horizon waiting for Sparky to appear

8/4/08 9:20am
Lat: 24.10 (24.1667)
Long: -154.45 (-154.75)
SOG: 3.3
Course 240
DTF: 285

In the last couple days we’ve had reports of wind dancers all over the country. These talented dancers have generated at least 10 knots of wind since 3:00am pacific time! Ruben’s morning report indicated Sparky moving between 3.0 to 4.9 knots. The wind is still pretty light, so we’re hoping the wind dancing continues. These talented dancers used various techniques, maybe you can try them?

• Ken’s wind dance includes Freckles, his cocker spaniel who after doing the wind dance was almost hit by lightening and was followed by wind gusts and a half inch of rain.

• Tom and Susan did their wind dance with a couple glasses of wine and we're pretty sure that it worked, because they almost fell over in their enthusiasm.

• Che Che’s dance includes…inhale, EXHALE…send that wind.

• George’s wife is doing her wind dance which is adjusted to 15-20kts.

• Karen and Bill are doing their wind dance like Tom & Susan, and doing it every day until he arrives.

He can’t wait to stand on solid ground. This morning he was dreaming of pepperoni pizza, cold guava juice, pineapple, and cold, cold, drinks.

George and Gracie are still guarding over him. Last night he decided to release Kermit (the military ball reported previously) back into the great blue.

This has been quite the journey for him. In the last couple of days he’s focused on patience and hope. Last night he said he had to let go and just accepted that there was no wind at the moment, and knew eventually he would get it. He understands that his situation could be much worst, and he’s thankful that he’s okay and is finishing the race. He said this experience is very humbling for him.

The encouragement sent to http://www.sparkysfo.com/comments from people all over the country has truly been an inspiration to him. I’ve read every comment, we’ve cried, and he’s overwhelmed and thankful for the generosity, love, and strength sent his way.

The SSTP fleet is truly an amazing group of people. I’ve also shared the log reports, comments, and the support shared during tree time and the awards dinner. It means so much to him.

Please keep the positive thoughts coming his way as he completes this part of his journey and crosses that finish line!

Thank you from Ruben’s shore contact, Robbie