The Ocean Rowing Society Guestbook for Tori Murdon-page 9

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"We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. T.S.Eliot

The Ocean Rowing Society Guestbook for Tori Murdon-page 9

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From: "craig wooten" <scw@apex.net>
Subject: Best West Kentucky Wishes!!
Date sent: Sat, 10 Jul 2032 00:14:34 -0500
Dear Tori,
The Wootens of Paducah, KY wish you great weather, God's speed, and His
protection for your journey. We are following your progress in local
stories in our hometown paper, The Paducah Sun, reading articles submitted
by the AP. To those responsible, thanks for the opportunity for me to tell
Tori thanks and wish her well.

From: "E. Rostron" <surf@flex.net>
Subject: Re: Tori's Trip
Date sent: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 16:10:38 -0500
Hi Tori,
My heart skipped a beat and I thought it stopped for a moment about the
capizing. Hang in there girl! Hope your computer will work soon. It's
great to hear from you under any circumstances. HAPPY TO HEAR YOU ARE
ALL RIGHT! Stay calm and patient. Each day will be different and for
the best I hope. Your in our thoughts and prayers daily. Your halfway
there and what a great job your doing.
Elaine Rostron
Cypress, TX

Send reply to: <@iglou.com>
From: "Tom Denning" <denning@iglou.com>
Date sent: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 16:17:33 -0400
Dear Tori, I check the website with great interest and print out stuff for
the rest of the Planning and Design team at the Parks Department. Love the
map showing where you are! We all wish you the absolute best and a very
safe journey. Just like Steve Thomas' message, some of us are doing work
program & budgets, fixing up basketball courts and putting in new
playgrounds in our parks. And one of us is rowing across the dad gum
ocean!! We look forward to seeing you back in Louisville in the fall. God
bless. Carolyn Denning

Date sent: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 15:52:25 -0400
From: ghardin <ghardin@cetlink.net>
Subject: Godspeed
Hello, Tori. I called my friend Paige (McGuire) to ask if you were the
"Tori" she speaks of so often and warmly, and was informed that, indeed,
you are that person. I just wanted to write to tell you Bon Voyage and
Godspeed. You are a true adventurer- a rare breed. You have the
courage to push the limits that the rest of us only dream of. Safe
journey. Charlotte Hardin, York, SC

From: chuck156@webtv.net (Charles Kinmon)
Date sent: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 15:27:32 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Tori , Wishing you a wonderful , safe trip. You are a brave woman.
Charles Kinmon, Lexington, Ky.

From: <BaurmanD@aol.com>
Date sent: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 14:06:32 EDT
Subject: TORI, LADY OF THE ATLANTIC
From Atascocita Texas Dorothy and Dick send another BRAVO...

Date sent: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 09:40:59 -0400
Subject: Courage
From: mdischer@juno.com
Greetings Toni!
A wonderful article appeared in the Courier Journal giving us an update
on your trip and your e-mail address. Know that I am pulling for you in
your adventurous row. Also know that you are remembered in prayer for a
safe landing! Keep smiling. Martha Discher

From: <RSUM@aol.com>
Date sent: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 11:46:42 EDT
Subject: words of support
Tori, just wanted to say we are pulling for you in Southern Indiana.Hoping you
have
clear weather and smooth waters you go girl.
The Rick Summers Family

From: "Mary Franklin" <Mary.Franklin7@gte.net>
Date sent: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 00:10:43 -0400
Tori:
Where are you? I have a summons for you!

Date sent: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 00:08:24 -0400
From: Bill Chipley <bchip@cdc.net>
Subject: Greetings and Good Luck from Chattanooga!
I just learned of your adventure from an old friend and current crew
member of yours, Scott Shoup. What a fabulous effort you're making and
congrats on your progress to date. Wishing you steady and enjoyable
progress toward the French shoreline - Good Luck and Safe Travels!!
"Watch out for those CRABS"
Bill Chipley
Chattanooga, TN

Date sent: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 23:49:44 -0400
From: Robert Polley <plez@ne.infi.net>
Organization: InfiNet
Subject: You are the greatest
Tori,
I have been keeping up with your adventure on the internet. You are my
hero. It is hard for me to imagine anyone having the courage you have
to take on this challenge. I am writing this to tell you that every day
and every night I say a special prayer for you. I think of you out
there all alone, and then I know you are not alone, because I continue
to ask God to travel with you and keep you safe. I know he hears my
prayers and I will not let up on them until you reach your destination.
If I owned a cereal company your picture would be on a box right now.
You are one special person.
Lou Polley

From: "Stanley Sharp" <sharpattack@worldnet.att.net>
Date sent: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 23:22:51 -0400
The river is improving. Kingfish is a happening place.
We missed you tonight.
No rain, no rainbows.

From: "Casey Tighe" <cltighe@email.msn.com>
Subject: Letter from Laura Curliss
Date sent: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 20:31:26 -0600
Hello from South Bend, Indiana! You and I are both a long way, mentally and
physically, from our law school days in Louisville, but I have often
wondered how you've been and what you've been doing. Well, I knew rowing
had to be part of the "what have you been doing." Obviously you have also
been living without limits! Patrick and I (plus Michael, eighteen months)
want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you make this
courageous and historic crossing. I say "courageous" but perhaps it only
seems so to most people. It seems that such a crossing, for the "Tori" part
of you, was inevitable. In any event, we are keeping you in our thoughts
and most of all want you to return to America safely, whether you reach
France first or not.
To update you on us, Patrick and I are doing well here in South Bend. As I
said, we have a new addition in our family and Michael takes us to our
limits sometimes! I have a solo private law practice and Patrick continues
to practice oncology. In his so-called free time he writes fiction and and
has finished his first novel. Someday we hope to read your book recounting
your adventures.
Good luck and hope you' re enjoying the cruise! Laura Curliss, Patrick and
Michael

From: <Vincent640@aol.com>
Date sent: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 00:38:01 EDT
Subject: hi
i think its cool that you are rowing across the atlantic e-mail me back, and
we can tal about it, if you have time!

From: <BGBLUEJUAN@aol.com>
Date sent: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 22:27:11 EDT
Subject: Blessings
Blessings on you. You are a brave gal.
Juanita coffey
Monticello, Kentucky

From: "E. Rostron" <surf@flex.net>
Subject: Re: Tori's Trip
Date sent: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 16:34:03 -0500
Hi Tori,
It was great hearing that you're doing so good. Keep rowing and your
half way there. I wish I could be in Brest, France when you arrive.
God be with you and give you strength every day to complete your
journey. Thinking and praying for you every day.
Elaine Rostron
Cypress, Tx

From: <Mi441@aol.com>
Date sent: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 21:01:16 EDT
Subject: Tip of the hat
A tip of the old hat to you and greetings from Lexington, Kentucky. Just a
short note to relay that old saying that some people sit in the stands and
shout "ole" and some get in the ring and fight bulls. You are one great bull
fighter not to mention a heck of a rower. Good luck and godspeed!! Jim Kurz.
Date sent: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 13:50:59 -0400
From: Chuck Eley <celey@bbtel.com>
Subject: best wishes from brandenburg,ky.
Read about you in the Courier-Journal. Bonne chance on your voyage!

From: "Judith Edwards" <Jedwards@plainview.win.net>
Subject: Good Luck!
Date sent: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 11:02:53 -0400
Hi Tori:
Watched your preparations for departure with great interest. I now
enjoy following your progress. So many of us wish we had the courage
to do what you are doing. Go for it girl! Many prayers and thoughts go
with you. Good luck!
Judi Edwards

Date sent: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 10:23:15 -0500
From: Nathalie Andrews <portmuseum@aol.com>
Subject: Hello from Louisville
Luckett, Betsy and I rowed on the Ohio this morning and thought about
you. Great article in the Courier-Journal. We got a good laugh about
your taking a bath. Missing you and wishing you continued good luck. We
won't stop until your safely back home. Row on....Nathalie, et al

Date sent: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 09:27:30 -0700
From: Mildred Miller <mmiller@ellijay.com>
Terri:
I keep abreast of your progress periodically and wish you the best! I
know it must be an unbelievable experience. The very best of luck to
complete success! MTM

Date sent: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 08:56:27 -0400
From: Allison Shavitz <ashavitz@brody.med.ecu.edu>
Organization: ECU School of Medicine
Subject: support
I live in Eastern NC and a friend's grandmother met you at a restaurant
in Nag's Head a day or two before your launch. She said you were a very
nice person and she was concerned about you and hopes you do well. So
do we. We don't feel like you are getting the press coverage you
deserve. I've only seen 1-2 updates on your status in the media since
you left. Anyway, the best of luck to you. Glad you have this website
so I can get updates.
Allison

From: "Karen & Geoff" <jfboo@caveland.net>
Date sent: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 00:01:14 -0500
I hear that France is nice in late summer. Send us a postcard when you get
there.
JF&BOO

From: "Freddie M. Wall" <freddie@statesville.net>
Subject: Good luck on a successful journey!
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 19:37:41 -0700
I belong to that large group of armchair adventurers who enjoy reading of
the truly motivated souls like yourself who have a dream and live it. I
look forward to reading about your journey and especially, your successful
arrival at your destination. I am most impressed!!!!

Date sent: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 21:26:48 -0500
From: Pat Ross <prossm@mail.apex.net>
Subject: good luck
>Tori, we all wish you a safe crossing. God bless. The Ross family, Dexter
Ky.

From: "garlangilliam" <garlang@kih.net>
Subject: Good Luck
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 19:12:42 -0700
I read your story about your trip in the Lexington Herald Leader, and
just wanted to send you an e-mail wish you best of luck. I suppose that was
some show the dolphins put on. Have you seen anything else besides
dolphins? Anyway as I said read article in paper about you, and just wanted
to wish you well. Be safe. Sincerely Garlan Gilliam Corbin Ky.

From: "Karen & Geoff" <jfboo@caveland.net>
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 20:58:09 -0500
I hear that France is nice in late summer. Send us a postcard when you get
there.
JF&BOO
From: "Karen & Geoff" <jfboo@caveland.net>
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 20:16:01 -0500
I hear that France is nice in late summer. Send us a postcard when you get
there.
JF&BOO

From: "wmfmdan" <wmfmdan@mrtc.com>
Subject: best wishes
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 20:25:57 -0400
Best wishes and good luck on your journey
Bill&Flossie Daniels Whites Branch Ky.

From: "wcaywood" <wcaywood@gateway.net>
Subject: Cat Fans for Louisville Lady
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 19:49:05 -0400
Phyllis Wyles, a former French teacher, and I send you best wishes for a
safe and successful journey. If we had the means, we'd meet you in la belle
France. Anyway, when you arrive, kiss a frog for us. Princes are needed everywhere.
Except Kentucky. The Commonwealth has more than its share.
With greatest admiration,
Bill Caywood J

Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 98 18:46:40 -0500
From: jimdc <jimdc@borg.com>
I was wondering what does Tori do when she sleeps? Doesn't she
drift off course?

From: "Karen & Geoff" <jfboo@caveland.net>
Subject: tori
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 18:06:51 -0500
I hear that France is nice in late summer. Send us a postcard when you get
there.
JF&BOO

From: <Daveywa@aol.com>
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 21:28:36 EDT
Subject: I was a bit skeptical...
<< Good evening from Louisville! Hope you are well and your spirits are up.
read about your previous attempt with your friend that did not work out. I
questioned your sanity and your true motivation! But I read your quote about
wishing to be no where else in the world but where you find yourself and that
changed my mind. Good luck and good rowing! David Gravatte

Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 17:06:54 -0400
From: CWARD@bluegrass-emh1.army.mil (CWARD)
Subject: Encouragement
Tori Murden-I read about your adventure. You are an inspiration. Keep
on! Good Luck and God's Speed!
Cliff Ward I don't care what they sister quits.

From: CHRIS.MATTINGLY@bfi.com
Date sent: 9 Jul 1998 15:56:06 -0500
As a fellow Kentuckian, I wish you Godspeed. Your courage is
inspring. You make all of us proud. Be careful and best of luck.
Chris Mattingly
Lexington, KY

From: Jim Stadler <jlstadler@earthlink.net>
Subject: Go girl!
Good luck Tori! I rowed competitively for one year in college and I
never felt so alive in my life. Rowing is the ultimate sport, only the
strong survive..you will reach your goal! Keep pull'in!

From: <BGBLUEJUAN@aol.com>
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 20:21:19 EDT
Subject: Goodluck
Blessings on you. You are a very brave gal.
Juanita
Coffey
Monticello,
Kentucky

From: <TFB1929@aol.com>
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 20:14:12 EDT
GOOD LUCK AND GODSPEED ON YOUR JOURNEY!
You have lot of pluck and gumption to attempt this feat and I wish you the
best and my prayers are with you .
Ted bickel Louisville, Ky.

From: <BAYOUBEACH@aol.com>
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 20:05:29 EDT
Subject: Keep moving ahead Tori!
Your doing what most of us could only wish of doing in a lifetime, each day we
look forward to seeing the progress you are making and its amazing how well
your doing,,,Keep looking ahead and know that we are all behind you during
Kyour History making journey. Wish you God speed, Rick/Mick/T

From: <TOMnLouKY@aol.com>
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 19:20:53 EDT
Tori,
I tried to e-mail you yesterday with no success. Just wanted to say I am
envious of what you are doing. I, like yourself already, would would like to
climb a mountain. So far, I have run my 1st marathon and looking forward to
running some more. Best of luck to you on your rowing.
Tom Rose
Louisville, Ky
502-228-8677

Date sent: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 19:09:12
From: "Virginia St. George" <puffdragon@mindspring.com>
Subject: Amazing courage
Dear Tori,
We've been watching your progess here in Charlotte, NC on the website every
day. Our prayers are with you. Keep up your spirits, and stay dry!!!
Rick and Virginia St. George

From: "Thomas, Steve" <STHOMAS@louky.org>
Subject: Good Luck Tori
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 14:57:38 -0400
A response to your comment--I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be than
reviewing LDA Work Program and Budgets here at Grants Management.
Watching (no pun intended) your progress on the web is a real trip(also
no pun intended).Do these lyrics from the Beach Boys SURFRIN USA take on
a new meaning..." If everybody had an ocean..." All the best from CDBG
TEAM-You Go Girl!! Steve Thomas.

From: <Mmorp73262@aol.com>
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 18:46:08 EDT
I am from Lexington, KY. and saw an article about you.My name is Michael
Morphew. Mainly I just wanted to encourage you to keep your head up when
things are down and to also let you know that I am jealous of all the beauty
you have taken in on your trip. You are taking on a very courages venture that
takes more than just guts.
I hope you took plenty of sunscreen. I look forward to hearing more about you
in the news. Take care and Godspeed.
Mike M

Date sent: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 11:25:35 -0700
From: Gloria Luter <gluter@unitedcatalysts.com>
Subject: DERBY CITY
Organization: United Catalysts
TORI,
WE ARE SO VERY PROUD. ROW ON, ROW STRONG.
GODSPEED. LOVE GLORIA AND JAMES LUTER, LOUISVILLE, KY.

Date sent: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 17:54:20 +0000
From: Gene&Karen Toler <toler@iglou.com>
Subject: Message for Tori Murden
Tori, I think it is a wonderful and exciting thing you are doing. My
prayers are with you. May the Lord keep you safe.
Karen Toler
Georgetown, KY

Date sent: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 12:13:36 -0400
From: Anthony prince <ecnirp2@ibm.net>
Just wanted to say "Good Luck" fellow Kentuckian. Hope you all the best
and may God be with you and keep you safe.

From: <NKAL@aol.com>
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 15:02:37 EDT
Subject: Crabtree Falls/Gouards
Hi Tori,
SSCurber and Rockierae just got back from the mountains. We hiked to a
few waterfalls. We hiked to Blue Suck Falls( named after sulfur suck licks) .
It was not running very fast, but it was still beautiful. The hike was a
moderate one requiring a little energy for one to complete the hike. We also
went to Crabtree Falls. This waterfall is very beautiful. The mountain roads
were very snakey. I wondered how one would drive on them in the winter. The
wildflowers were beautiful! We bought postcards of the flowers.
We are leaving for Martha's Vineyard Aug. 4. It is a great island. We
have been there many times before.
Hope you are having a good day! We think about you often!
p.s. The gouards are growing, just vines for now, no fruit. The vines are
about 5 inches long. They are starting to reach for the fence and trellis. We
have three kinds of gouards growing, Bushel, Dipper, and Birdhouse. My friend
can't wait for a gouard to paint for you. She is going to paint it with your
boat, ocean style. It should look great!
SSCurber&Rockierae

Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 07:59:36 -0700 (PDT)
From: robert g kyle <zono@rocketmail.com>
Subject: GO GIRL, GO FROM LONDOM KY
Wishing you fair weather and may the wind be at your
back. What was the brand of cell-phone that failed?

From: "Chadwick Benefield" <cbenefield@hotmail.com>
Subject: An Aquatic Request
Date sent: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 13:08:46 PDT
Dear Tori,
I think what you are doing is truly amazing. I would do the same if I
had the energy or a boat. But since I do not, I would like to know if
perhaps you would do a favor for me. If you happen to row by Flipper,
tell him I said "hi" and that he is my favorite dolphin. Thanks so
much. Good luck.
Sincerely,
C. Benefield

From: <Mcfcc@aol.com>
Date sent: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 11:45:06 EDT
Subject: Good Luck
Go Big Blue!

From: "Reno Kiser" <rkiser@kih.net>
Subject: Persevere !!
Date sent: Thu, 09 Jul 98 11:19:34 PDT
I read your story in the Lexington Hearld this morning and I enjoyed reading of your experiences, especially the Dolphins. I bet that was an experience to remember. I hope to follow your journey and I wish you much success.
Good Luck, Rita