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Hi Websailor,

Long time no speak. Hope you are well and still Twirlying that bus pass. Thought you might be interested in these two articles one good and one not so good. Still no news from Ardmore. Worrying..............

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Jan/08/ln/ln25p.html

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/01/0113_050113_albatross.html

Hi, WA,

Thanks for the links. I had read the one article about the tagging in our newspaper, but hadn't seen the other.

I am in the middle of writing to John and Marie Christine. I will let you know if I get a response. My whole family has suffered a round of 'flu, and with Xmas the the New Year I have been very lax.

I am writing Snail Mail as I suspect John is not very computer literate, and anyway long emails are hard reading on a computer, especially if you sight is geared to long distance sea-faring

At least it is good to know that serious work is being done to learn more about Albatrosses, and to persuade fishing vessel owners to do things differently. I refuse to be downhearted, because that could make people give up, and we mustn't.

I'll be in touch if I hear anything. You can get his address from his web page if you want to write yourself. I am sure he would be pleased to know we hadn't forgotten him.

Websailor

P.S. web address for John:

http://www.johnridgway.co.uk/



Websailor

Thanks,
Will pen a note over the weekend
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Mine's written and ready to post tomorrow. I believe they can only be reached by boat, so I do not expect a rapid reply, unless by email. Will let you know.

I emailed the journalist reporting on the egg cracking just to let them know their activities are heard about round the world.

is so sad. There must be a better way.

Websailor

Hello, Wandering Albatross,

I had a lovely card and message through the post today, from John Ridgway. If you wrote too, I suspect you will get something similar.

It is a beautiful photo of English Rose Vl under Tower Bridge. She looks so tiny, it really makes you realise what a feat this round the world voyage was!

JR & MC are in the process of writing a book about their trip, so I shall look forward to that. I think they are recovering from the anti-climax of getting home, and I am sure the Spring will make a big difference to them.

I do hope you hear too. I felt so privileged to receive a handwritten message from a man I admire so much and I shall treasure it always.

Websailor