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21st Century "Ancient Mariner"
Websailor Started conversation Jun 18, 2004
Friday 18th June 2004
I spoke to Marie Christine on the sat phone yesterday but the reception was so bad we had to cut it short. Too many buildings, masts and aerials around we think. John was away with the RSPB doing an interview or something. He sounded so much better on the radio than he did when I spoke to him earlier in the year. I think he wasn't well then.
Anyway, I passed on everyone's good wishes, and wished them Bon Voyage for the remainder of their journey. I think they were very relieved to have negotiated Tower Bridge successfully, but they still have to get out again 
Prince Charles sent John a personal letter of congratulation which must have given them a real boost. 
( couldn't find a crown, but PC likes the Goons so this will have to do 
). I read an article in the Scotsman newspaper, heard John's Radio 4 interview, and there was an excellent article by John in the Daily Mail today. However, I was really disappointed not to see any TV coverage on the terrestrial channels. Was there any on Satellite or Cable
On my other "obsession" - the Whooping Cranes - the new Class of 04 chicks are beginning training with the microlights and are doing well. They are fighting over their mealworm treats, just as the birds in my garden are 
. The racket when the baby starlings are fighting among themselves is deafening.
We now have baby robins, bullfinches, blue tits 
great tits, blackbirds and collared doves 
. We are waiting to see what other little ones appear next. A Jay spent at least ten minutes feeding on our lawn yesterday evening. A rare thing, as they are usually jumpy and only stay a minute or two. He must have been hungry, but I had a really good view for ages.
I can't believe how far behind I am with emails and letters. I really must do some catching up this weekend. This bird and yacht watching lark is very time consuming 
Still, the BT Global Challenge Round the 
Yacht Race will be starting before long, and that will keep me interested through the winter 
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