Messages of support for Pete 
These messages are undated because they are timeless. Thank you for your words - they have all reached Pete. Don’t be shy - if you want to send more messages, you’re very welcome! You can also post messages on Liberty’s Own Your Life site, and on the Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Race 2009 site.
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Michelle Brett: Hi Pete I have just heard your interview on CCFM - WOW! You are amazing for doing such a journey! Best of luck. Wishing you a carefree path ahead. God Bless Michelle (born in East London)
Quentin Coller: Hi Pete, just heard you on CCFM and whats going to guarantee that you’re in my prayers EVERY day is the fact that the company I work for is Nyamezela - so every time I think or speak of Nyamezela I’m also going to think of you stuck out there in that wide expanse of water. God bless. Quentin
Nellus: Sweetieee - how's it man? a quick story. Paddled last evening with a friend from Granger Bay to Barker's Rock - he snapped a rudder cable @ Barker's - did a temp repair @ sea and a minute after he was back in his boat a serious fin started circling us !! Beer tasted good! lata Nellus
Tess Mills: Helooo from home. Just been for power walk around beach front and saw huge container ship being escorted out harbour by small tug and thought of you chaps passing a ship liner. Beautiful 30 deg day here, and am sure you got the extreme heat your side. 4 boats safely on land now and many more to come, its countdown time and before you know it you will be there to. Have a strong successful day today, another day closer to home. xxx Tess
Juan De Allende: Hi Pete, your journey through this has been truly remarkable to an ordinary South African such as myself, it also goes to show that if u put your mind to it nothing can stand in your way. You have inspired me to reach for my dreams and take charge of my life! Who knows, maybe we will see each other out there in the big ocean someday!lol. Keep it up Pete and please do not stop inspiring people!
Craig Northwood: Hi Pete, Watching your progress daily. Go for it. Craig
Mark Mark: Hey Petie Pete Thanks for your birthday message! Moose told me. You're nearly there buddy!! looking strong. Keep the routine and we'll drink beer to fatten you up soon! Hugs. The Mark Mark
Martin: EXCELLENT WELL DONE ANOTHER MILESTONE, LESS THAN 500NM TO GO, HANG IN THERE BOET, WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU, ROW PETE ROW TO THE NEARING END
Tess Mills: Good morning Solar Power Champion. Cant wait for your live chat to us here in slummies. You touching on the 500 nauty miles and what a way to go. Well done Brave Heart. U R doing a fantabulous job out there. Youve embraced the element of mother nature and have kept your head held high and your spirits up. What a booitjie from our Nyamazela land. Fantastic. Get ready for countdown as your clock up a few more scores before you see your darling wife and baby child. Chat later Pete, U R an inspiration to us bloggers. xxxx Tess
Esti Stewart: Hi Pete, so glad to see the nm 's are getting less and less by the day! You are in our thoughts, amazing job!! Almost done! You are a stunning example to all of us, thank you so much. Stewarts, SFB.
Gary and Bernice Butlion: Hey Pete.We have been following your epic journey on a daily basis from Oz.You are in our thaughts and prayers every day.Our son Connor-Reef(10)wants to do the challange!!!!??This message is just to let you know you are doing great and keep pushing,We are seriously proud of you.Hang tough for the next few days and enjoy the jubilation when you cross the line.Love from all the Butlions
Martin Glaum: Almost below the 500 mark. Keep it going, can 't wait to hear your stories when you get back to EL. Goog luck. Martin
Inky & keith kruger: Hi Pete you are doing sooooo very well you are great!!!! Hang in there family van Ketz you are all doing a brilliant job!! Lots of love and thoughts and urgings on xxx
Laura: Hey! Waddya know!! Finally I can prove to my kids that I was right all along: "You guys can sit there and look at me sideways all night, but I 'm telling you: somewhere in the world there is someone who would LOVE to be eating Tuna Surprise for supper right now!! " Thanks Pete!! Keep going and rowing and chowing that chuna.
Justin Smith: Hey Mr hairy Wild Mike man.We 've been praying lots for you. Good thing prayer 's effective! Hope you are filled with an incredible sense of hope and a zest for life. He 's promised life to the full. That 's His business, so grab it by the horns man. I just see you filled with a life-bringing spring that 's in you, running non-stop. Maximum life dude. Claim it! Still full-force behind you, Pete.
Chelsea Botes: Keep up the good work Pete.
Nick Pike: howzit pete. proud of you mate. stoked to see you grinding those numbers down. i think i had better go and buy a bottle of champers and start thinking about celebrating your finish. nyamazela umlungu nyamazela ! God bless. nick pike.
Keith and inky: Hi Pete, so happy to see conditions in your favour for a change, well done and to you too Kim so hang in there. Willing you on and thinking of you with love as always.
Justin Smith: Howzit. It 's so good to be able to do things for others and not naval-gaze. I really get the outreach-nature of your venture and admire that. I pray your reaping will be abundant as you 've no doubt sown more than you 've imagined into people 's lives, challenging them to give and to consider their situations in comparison to the major life-achievment you 're busy with. I speak life and HOPE into you! Salutations, Mr Sea-body :-)
Terri Bezuidenhout: Pete. We are thinking of you, praying for you and the conditions. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. " Matt 11:28 Take care.
Tony Balshaw: Keep going Pete. You are on the home straight. Brilliant! You are doing an awesome ROW. We are proud of you and are with you in spirit. Balshaw Family
Dave and Chel: Adversity is a test and you are doing brilliantly. Our thoughts are with you Pete (and Kim as well) and know you will persevere. Good luck with the rest of the journey. Lots of love.
Curt: Hey Boet. Nice to hear from you in person. Your Mental Health is A. OK. Hope that you 're enjoying the last stretch.
Laura: Hang in there Pete. You 've got this far and you DEFINITELY have it in you to really stick it to the wall on this one. Just keep at, you 'll do it no problem. You are an inspiration out there, and you and Kim are never far from my thoughts. Checking you every day. Row like you know you can row, Pete!!!!! Go, go go!!!
Justin Smith: Howzit. Have been enjoying super clean conditions at Sunrise and Yellows. The sea has been magnificent. Also the amazing African full moon. I 'm sure an Atlantic full moon all night is good company too. Amy, our daughter has been lank keen to try make meals for Kim to ease things. Last week she made some pizza and I think something is on the go tonight :-) Cheer, man. Thinking of you and praying regularly!
Inge & Ferdi: Dear Pete We 've been watching your progress ever since the start - you are doing amazingly well & an inspiration for us all! We are immensely proud ouf you...Keep strong - I 'm sure there is a huge hug from Kim & Hannah, a warm bed & a ice cold beer waiting at the finish line. All our love, Inge & Ferdi
Justin Smith: Hey Pete. You 're 90 minutes closer to Antigua! Last year when we ran a restaurant at the Grahamstown Festival we were grinding 7am to 12pm everyday, flatout on our feet. We had young people working with us and I explained this concept to them first... Then a couple of times a day I 'd cruise into the kitchen and shout "ARE WE HAVING FUN? " the only answer was a unanimous "YES!! " So 'Wild Mike ' tell the sea you 're HAVING FUN! You 've got everything you need in you to do this. The guy that won the duel over death lives in you! Take that MR More-Than-Conquerer Wild Mike :-)
Shelly, Richard and Sasha: Hi Pete, We have just read the ships blog. We cannot begin to imagine the strength you have! We are all behind you here in Antigua and are looking forward to the day you paddle in. Keep it up, you are not alone, our thoughts are with you each moment! You can do it!!! Shelly, Richard and Sasha
Dave Pattle: Peter. It has been a while since my last message. Know this I have been watching your progress every day. I am most disappointed that we could not talk the other day. BLOODY TRAINING. "You just have to endure." Those are your words. Focus on the small things. Wishing you all the very best. Toby
Lynne: Hey You are truly amazing - are you ever going to complain about something! Just read Bill's addition of 'news' to your site and it seems that the smell of home-sweet-home is in the air. Well done so far. PS - registered for Augrabies, so its Kim and I this year, so look forward to seeing you up in Augrabies again. Well done and chat soon I hope!
Thangam: Hi Pete, Ivan Lendl once said that when you are 2 sets down and facing a match point in Grand Slam Final, whether you win or not has little to do with physical ability and all to do with mental strength. He would know -- he came back from many a 'match point down' situation. What you have set out to do takes up so much of your physical being but here is what you should know: that we are in awe of your spirit and your determination. You are such an inspiration to so many people and will remain so long after this race is over. So keep at it Pete. You have all the makings of an ABSOLUTE winner. You will win this race: body, mind, spirit and soul. God bless. Thangam
Raymond Dibden: Hello pete, natalie du toit said that the tradegy of life is not in not reaching the stars but in not having stars to reach for. keep the strokes going one stroke at a time and the cold beer will soon be in your hand. bravo.....
Grant: Too much philosophy and not enough bloody afkakking will get us behind where we need to be! I only have limited internet now and expect to see you doing as well as you can each time I can acess some IT. Cmon Pete, keep us proud mate! (insert expletive here) All our love; Grant Caz and Shara
Riki: Hi Peter You have done well so far , keep the faith and accomplish your dream - God Bless You on this journey.
Jocelyn Brown: HI there I hope you are doing OK?!! I am a Geography teacher at Uplands college in White River, I hear you came and spoke to the kids here 2 years ago. I am originally from East London and saw your video of the first crossing - you are totally inspirational!! So, if you are feeling a bit low at the mo, especially with tendonitis, just Hang in there, YOU CAN DO IT!! My Geography classes and I are tracking your progress!! Kind regards Jocelyn Brown
Colleen Rose: Hi Peter I have been watching your progress every day - I look forward to coming in to the office every day to see how you have done over night. You are truly an inspiration - definitely one of those people who shine a light for the rest of us. What an amazing person! And how great it is to see how your family and friends support you. Keep it up - SA is proud of you!
Inky & Keith Kruger: Hi Pete just to let you know we are thinking of you and Kim and Hannah and checking your progress everyday - you are all AMAZING!!!! When i think of you three i always think Bravehearts - because Pete you are brave in what you are doing (maybe a little mad too) and Kim and Hannah are so very brave to be able to wait for you and you all have such big loving hearts - just ask any of your friends to see what i mean. So Pete Keep well and God Bless and lots of love Inky and Keith
Nick Pike: Amandla umlungu amandla. Show your opposition your umlungu power. Thought about you and said prayers for you for 2 hours and 39 minutes doing surfers marathon on a fishing ski last week end. May God grant you favor buddy. allabest. Nick Pike. East London
Alexander Paterson: Howzit Pete Can see why you are doing it again. Just borrowed the dvd of the 2007/2008 race from Jules and Moose to drown out the blessed SE. The race looks frightening yet intoxicating. If you had wind like that lashing the southern hook of Africa tonight you would be there in a couple of days. Wishing some of it to blow from you rear - of the boat. And remember - weatherman are always wrong. Keep the blades dipping and rising, the humour flowing and the netherparts in repairable order. Sandy, Wendy, Ruby Lucy and the fat cats
Nigel and Sue Snelling: Hello Peter this is a good luck message from Nigel and Sue who you met in Tenerife, having only met you for such a short time we was impressed with your challenge and your confidence which seems in abundance. I hope with this message we can spur you on for the last leg of your race as we have followed your progress and have every confidence in you winning. Which is more than I can say about your cricket team!!
Nic Moose Good: Hey Pete, been at sea too, and thought about u lots, looking forward to eating heaps of pudding together, actually, you can have mine too - love mooo
Esti: Hi Pete, I just read Ester Wiid\'s message. I need to add to that. When I met you and Kim (and Hannah) last year in St Francis, I was stunned with what you both have achieved so far. Since then I tried to follow both your careers, and every time I google results, I see how many people over 40 (or 50 or 60!) would participate and finish. Well, my sister of 55 challenged me to do the Addo with her (we will walk, not run!!!) Now, I have to be honest, my sister Lizette van der Merwe is a huge motivation in my life, but right next to her are Pete and Kim - your dedication, professionalism, DEURSETTINGSVERMOE, the example you are setting - every day when I put on my shoes, my thoughts are with Row-Pete-Row! 90 minutes closer to Kim and Hannah! Keep up the good work, we are all so proud of you! Esti
Julie, Dylan and Tai: Hi Pete, We are sending you big love from Canada. We think of you out there everyday! We are behind you and wishing you another safe crossing. Tai is old enough now to follow your path on the map this time:) Can\'t wait to see you guys in August when we are in SA. Love, Julie, Dylan and Tai
Caroline & Robert: get into your stride and rip the pants off Montanaro getting in some miles now you have said hello! Only (!) just under 2 days and you will get into 3 figures - now how good will that feel eh! Keep safe & smiling and as always keep clipped on as we have the rubbish weather now in Gomera! Love Caroline & Robert x
Laura: Hey there Pete (it IS Pete, isn\'t it?) have been checking on you every day and thinking of you out there. Was lucky enough to bump into Kim at Surfer\'s on Saturday, was great to see her, that\'s one amazing lady you have rooting for you!! Keep up the amazing work, you\'re going great guns!!! Go Pete GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Russell Stone: Hi Pete , just to let you know that we are thinking of you and praying for your safety . you are doing a fantastic job and really make East londoners very proud to know that there are still people who care for others less fortunate than ourselves . God bless and keep you strong . Keep your eyes on God and your dreams will become a realtiy. Russell Stone ( East London - South Africa)
Shane Roach: Hey Pete Good to hear your voice on radio Tuesday. We have have been mustering a bit of support to celebrate 1/2 way passing next weekend. Hope to talk to you Sat 20th. Bill G & I spoke to BNI group Friday and raised R4.3k on sms. Thanks for supporting CDT - good cause. Well done Shane R
Caroline & Robert: Pete, what you are doing is awesome both from a physical challenge and from a charity perspective. You \"Own your life\" and are living it! We know there is more weather coming in at the weekend, coz it will arrive with us next week! but you thrive on challenges. Accept the conditions & ride it through. Every day you get further from Gomera, closer to Antigua & your family and more money for your fund raising target. Relish the journey & keep smiling and as always keep safe & clipped on! Life can be too short sometimes! Love Caroline & Robert x
Kevin Record: Hey Pete Hope alls going well and wishing you all the best from the Ibo team.
Father John: Dear Pete, I\'ve just been sitting outside Sportsman Warehouse listening to you chat with Simon on 702.Apart from being gripping radio - I felt personally challenged by your story and encouraged by the humilty and focus of your words. There was no sense of reckless bravado or even matcho bragging - just a common sense commitment and \'ownership\' of what you were doing. Infact the phrase you used several times of \'taking ownership of your life\' I think is is critical, So many of us live our lives through others, through how things might have been and even of course a projected idea of God\'s will. I intend to keep you in my mind (prayers) in a way which will strengthen my resolve to live with the moment and own who I am at each moment. I\'m sincerely grateful for the inspiration. Go well and enjoy the ride! Fr.John Cape Town
Kit Brindley: Hello Pete, Just heard your talk with Simon on 702 God Bless...will keep you in our prayers. Boat looks awesome. Cheers
Colleen: I have just heard you on 702 and I just salute your bravery and zest for life. Good luck!
Jason Norwood: Merry Christmas Pete! I\'m holding thumbs that the weather\'s going to hold up this time so you can get going. The low pressure cells from the Northern Atlantic are also effecting our flying conditions here in Algeria, giving us many sandstorms & strong winds to deal with. GO HARD!!! Regards J
Brian Louw: Hi Pete....so sorry to hear about another delay..you must be frantically !@#$%^$#@-off and I can\'t imagine how very frustrated you must be.....Let\'s trust that this is all in Gods\' plan and that when you head off, all the waiting will have been worth it and that you will be strong as an ox....be blessed Brian
Paul Keir: Hi Pete, Rooting for you. Will follow your progress when you finally on the way and keep in touch. All the best Paul
Jaco Ferreira: Hi Pete. This is Jaco Ferreira, I\'ve been a personal trainer to Charlie Pitcher while I were in London, and he told me all about you as well, you\'ve probably heard something about me from him as well. Just wanted to say all the best of luck for you too, all my support is behind you as well because we are fellow countrymen, although I don\'t really know you yet. But as South Africans, there are nothing we can\'t do in this world! And I am behind you holding up our name. So, although I became very good friends with Charlie and gave him some of our secrets (biltong as one of them) I would hope all the best of luck be with both of you. Hope all goes well and hopefully we can meet one day. Regards Jaco.
Clive Norman: Hi Peter, Sorry about the delay in the start of the race. Just chill and enjoy the cricket. Lekker Bly
Laura: Hey Fred, hang in there with all these delays, say howzit to Kim for me, thinking of you both!! Cheers Laura
Willem and Cisca: Hi Pete, All of the best! and you are a machine! We will look after Bokkie. Lots of Love Willem and Cisca
Keith and Ingrid Kruger: Hi there Pete, sorry to see that there is yet another postponement to the start, but knowing you, this will only strengthen your resolve!!! Go out there mate and kick butt!!! Thinking of you Kim and Hanna all the time. Lots of love, Keith and Inky
Carrie Becker: I am so proud of you. love you Peter. Caron Allan Booth: Hi Pete Thinking of you and Kim all the time. You must be ready to bite a monkey by now. We are praying for you All the best Allan and Noeleen Booth
Andre Jordaan: Pete all the best . Strong mind -strong body
Dave Patle: More time to reflect I see...This time round you have the boat on time but the weather is not playing the game. You must be itching to get going. Maintain your composure and stay focussed. Toby
Will de Bretaine: Hi Pete. I see another postponement Pete. As you well already know the ‘mind’ game has begun, even though your paddles aren’t in the water. Every contestant is going through the same anguish having to accept that the race has been postponed for yet another date. Keep a clear mind and focus on the finish, everything in-between has already been written Best Regards, Will (East London)
Hanneli Venter (Christiaan): Pete you LEGEND!!! give it horns!! Our prayers are with you!! Kick some ass!! Sterkte!! Hannelii OE OE!!! BLA BLA BLA!!
Dave Patle: It hasn't even started yet and already I am all over the place. Went to CT on Sunday to watch the Killers. Thought of you the whole day. Didn't have computer with me. Returned on Monday night. Hectic. Plans could't land in PE. Mist! Eventually got to a computer to check your progress only to find out about delay. Push the button!
Bevan Hobbs: HI Pete Wishing you the best of everything for your huge challenge. May you have tailwinds and no doldrums all the way. Kind regards Bevan Hobbs Fort Beaufort
Myles Ritchie: Hey Pete, Not sure if you remember me from College - I am living in East London, have been for the last 6 years. I am a great fan of yours and wish you well. Lets try and get together when you've completed this crazy idea of yours! I left teaching 12 years ago! Sterkte Myles Ill follow your blog! Good luck
Ruth Van Kets: Howzit Peter and Kimmie, Hope you having a kiff time!! Enjoy your time together!! Thinking of you Peter - GOD\'S SPEED BE WITH YOU!! XX
Heidi Smulders: Hi Pete, good luck as you leave tomorrow, our thoughts and prayers and BEST WISHES for a safe journey across the Atlantic will be with you all the way. Love Heidi, Jon and Zak
Kerryn Fenn: God speed Pete. Will be thinking of you all the way- know you can do it! Luv the Fenns
Niall McCann: Hi Pete, Great to see you again and to spend so much time with Kim, Cliff and Moose on Saturday afternoon too, it was an utter pleasure. Row well my friend, here\'s to you and here\'s to rowing oceans. Niall
Colin Archibald: Hi Pete. All the best with your race starting Wed. Will be keeping a close eye on your progress. May the wind be at your back. Cheers Colin Archibald. PE
Clive and Susan Norman: Sorry about the delay in the race. Have a great time. Will be thinking of you, Kim and Hannah. Remember \"We are watching you\". Lekker Bly Clive
Jenni Pumpe: Hi Pete. Wishing you all the very best of seas for this crossing. Will be addicted to watching that dot cross the ocean, again! Will be thinking of you and Kim loads over the next few weeks. Lots of love, Jen
Mark Williams: Hi Pete, Thinking of you as you prepare for this momentous race. Best of luck to you, regards Mark (Gonubie)
Graeme de Wit: To Pete and Cliff, thanks for all the blogs and photos. Cant get enough of it! Pete, when I grow up I hope I can be like you, a gentleman and true ambassador. You are getting mentions in just about every other blog that I read, and its all good! My site www.row2africa.co.za . Well done on all your hard work, keep blogging
Gawie: Hi Peter Sorry bout the postponement.We here at Khamkirri will hold thumbs and check your progress everyday ! You go Boy ! Best of luck
Benje Burger: Hi Peter is was at the Fort Beaufort country club when you came to speak to us at our local speakers club . We all which you good luck on your new race and we will be following your progress on the net. Martin Glaum: Hi Pete, wishing you the best for your adventure. EL will be tracking your daily progress closely. Vasbyt!
Eric van Kets: Just get in the boat and win that's all van Kets’s know what to do. We may not win everything we do, but we always finish what we start!!!! Give it horns boet.
Marie-Claire: peter, I know you can do this. When I see people rowing at Nahoon, I think - Go Pete Go
Barry Hofert: Hi Pete. Thinking and praying that the Lord will go before you and make your patt straight as you serve Him and give Him the glory.
Mandy Uys: Hey Guys The days are getting longer here, we can hear the clock ticking from La GoMerry. Hope you have both acquired a healthy island approach to the rigours of the last few days and are cruising about barefoot singing reggae. The buzz from the Canaries is deafening. Wish we could come and dance in the streets bellowing Abba in Spanish, but they won't let us in. Kimmie and Hannah being very independent and strong and beautiful, still no carbs in sight. Kimmie showing signs of mermaid DNA in the pool! Aluta continua Guys, you are in our sea-dreams and silent spaces. Love Mands, Drew, SunnySky & Chevrolet
Alwyn& Adele Maass: Hi Pete!! Just want to say you are in me and Alwyn\'s Thoughts!!! Wishing you all the luck and strenght!! We know you can do it!!! Keep that mind strong !!!
Charl van Wyk: Hey Pete - Good luck ! I’'ll be thinking of you - Go hard ! Go safe ! Cheers for now.
Ruth Van Kets: Howzit Peter, Here's to a kiff, calm, chilled etc week ahead for you!! WE THINK OF YOU LOTS!! XX 

These messages come from Liberty’s www.own-your-life.co.za site:

Jules and the Liberty team: All the best on your incredible journey. We are behind you every step of the way. Enjoy this amazing experience, you are an inspiration to all of us!
Therèsa: Praying for you (and your family) as you leave tomorrow. May God be with you and may you experience His presence throughout this race
Tess & Dave Mills: This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice in it. Pete go get your victory. Give it horns and ride those waves with confidence and know that God is with you and your mates all the way. Love Tess & Dave
Siboniso: happy compliments 4 the New Year may God elavate you with the wonderful job you are doing to the lives of many in Jesus name
Rowan: Enjoy the rest of the decade on dry land. Wishing you all the best. Rowan (The town Volvo driver at the Stanlib conference at Kloppenheim)
Mina: All the best for your expedition
Mark Beard: GO FOR IT Pete !!! Will be praying for journeys mercies and a safe return.
Lynne And Brian: good luck pete, when you eventually hit the high seas. we will be with you in spirit love from all of us in Langebaan
Kay Nayager: Wish you every success and a safe trip.
Judi Adams: Good luck Pete... hope it is a safe, epic journey with more great stories to tell. Love to Kim and Hannah. God bless, Judi Adams...now Van Heerden (as of 2 weeks ago-yay!)
Jono: He that waits upon the Lord shall renew his strength... he will mount up on wings as eagles..... Looking forward to seeing the boat move....
Gerrit: Go Pete Go! We are watching in awe and admiration. Be sure that we are with you every row and every blow out there. Make South Africa proud. We desperately need heroes and constructive rolemodels like yourself on centre stage. X-Two Oceans and Karoo Ultra runner.
Craig Northwood: Hi Pete, Sitting on Clippety Clopp and waiting to follow you progress. Best wishes - may the weather stabilise and allow the race to start early January. Regards, Craig
Christo: Hi Pete I attended your talk at Capestorm last year(?) and heard about your latest plans on Cape Talk Radio. It's an awesome undertaking and I just wanted to wish you and your family well. There is one additional item for your list of things to take along: the peace of Table Mountain. (Space required: nil. Mass: nil. Value: who knows?) I believe in different levels of spirituality. Like you my life has its bedrock in Christ, though it's not something I often proclaim. Perhaps because to me God is closer as the Father and Creator of all. Being really immersed in nature brings that home for me ... feeling an integral part of creation. I think you may understand when I say that the mountain with its peace and relative timelessness has been an anchor for me in times when I found the here and now of life tiresome and threatening. The mountain takes everything thrown at it, survives and thrives, and will be there long after we have gone. I don't expect it to make any sense, but who knows what the mind comes up with on the night of say Day 67/68? :-) All the best. May it turn out to be all the experience you have dreamt it to be, and with no serious mishap or injury. Hamba kahle Christo Steyn
Cathy Koetsier: Hey Pete!!! Holding all my thumbs and toes for you buddy! Can't believe you are really doing it again. We will be thinking of you and following your journey with great interest - and of course getting ready to buy the DVD when it comes out!!! Lots of love from us all here in the cold UK
Brian Bergh: Hi Peter - Happy New Year! Not long now (hopefully!), and you can take all your frustrations out on the ocean! Good luck, and we won't give up on you! We'll certainly follow your fantastic journey!! Kind regards Brian & Family
Bjoern Faafeng: Dear Peter. Ellen (from The Netherlands) and Bjoern (from Norway) wish you all the best for the new year and the rowing race. Since we met at La Gomera harbour in early December we have returned home to enjoy unusually cold weather (-10 to -15 for several weeks in Oslo) with plenty of snow. Which is good for cross-country skiing, but probably not for rowing. Please do not navigate too far to the north! Hope you will have a good start on Jan. 4th! We will follow you on your website all the way to Antigua. Good luck and best regards from Ellen and Bjoern
Arif: god speed and best of wishes for the new year
Aubrey Cullum: Hi Pete ...very frustrating.... you dont know me but am following your row via the sms service.......I live in PE RSA and have a son in law Charles Woodward-Fisher...is in RSA on holiday sends greetings and luck ...he was curious to know what became of "row for life" or does she now have a new name/owner ...once again vasbyt go broer Aubrey
Alon: hi pete we all in paternoster its a great day on the way to elands. was great to spend time with justin and xmas with all your family. good to hear you very positive. paz and i started wind surfing. we all send you lots of love and best luck check you on your way 3....2...1...go
Moss's: Hi there we are looking forward to see the dot on the internet, we have been looking from Sunday. Good luck and God Bless Lots of Love the Moss's Cintsa
Rotary Arcadia In East London: Hi Pete,. Members of the Rotary Club of Arcadia (you spoke to us after the Doubles win) are firmly behind you, and send greetings as you prepare for your start on the 16th December. We will be toasting to your success at our Rotary Luncheon on Monday 14th, as a special inspirational "International Friend". Good Luck, Pete. Dave Briggs, Foundation Chairman.
Shelley: Pete, I really take my hat off to you - what you are doing takes so much courage and commitment. I'll be keeping track of your progress and praying that everything keeps going right.
Lionel & Petrea: Bit of a bummer about the start, but why not a hug in Antigua?
Larraine: Hi Pete - So sorry to hear about the delay. You are probably disappointed as I am sure your mind is geared for the start. Hang in there and Good Luck. Larraine (Liberty Life, E.L.)
Helen: Hi Peter So sorry about the race being postponed again! You are really being tested even before you hit the water but you're a survivor so you'll triumph in the end! Keep smiling and hope the next week goes quickly so you can get on with the task at hand. Look forward to hearing news from Kim when she returns. We are thinking of you and send lots of love and good old South African cheer! Take care love Helli Bells xxx
Erica, Tiffany & Demi: Hello there!!! Just to let you know, we are keeping up to date with all the happenings. Be strong and know that you are sorely missed - especially in the mornings on the trampoline(so says Demi). Go well & God Bless. E & girls
Elma Coetzer: Peter Hold on there everything happens for a reason. Good Luck
Chantal Ford: Good luck for the race, really hope it go very well for you. May god bless you and keep you safe.
Carly: HI Peter I heard your talk about the first (duo) race you won at Liberty a few months ago and really enjoyed listening to your stories and looking at the pictures of the race. I look forward to tracking your progress throughout this race and to hopefully hear all about it at Liberty when you are finished. Go well and enjoy the journey. Best wishes and Kind Regards Carly (JHB)
Brian James: Hi Pete Good luck with the race. I will be following with great interest. It was good to catch up with you at the Cape Town Boat Show. Hang in there as it must be terribly frustrating waiting around for the start, but better safe than sorry. Will you have regular updates on your website or will we have to follow on the race website. Cheers Brian
Alana: Hi pete we all love you lots and are behind you 100% god bless
Anisha Jairaj: Dear Pete, All the best on this journey, hoping that you reach your destination safe and sound Inshallah (God willing). May The Almighty always keep you safe, happy and healthy! Take care...Anisha
Bully & Nicole Page: All the best hope it gets off to a great start! We liked this - "anyone can a SA can!!" or rather "anyone can Pete can!!" God bless Bully & Nicole Page (Lilyfontein)
Christopher Stevenson: Hi Peter Enjoy the ride. Cheers 
Craig Tuck: Good Luck Pete, keep strong and go for it. God bless. cheers Craig
Cynthia: All the best for the race!! I look forward to tracking your progress. God Bless.
Debbie Jenkins: I listened to you talk about your experiences and they inspired me good luck
Elma Coetzer: Peter - Good luck Prayers are with u
Johann Van Der Walt: Good luck on the start of your voyage, may good winds blow in your favour! Will keep an eye on you!
Mike Byrnes: Pete Best of luck for the race. I will be monitoring your progress with great interest. Take care.
Nenette: Row Peter row! You are so in my thoughts. Wishing you calm seas, light winds and mind strength. We will be following you. Lots of love, Nenette
Nick Histon: Good luck Pete, I don't mind you winning this time. I know you will do well, you have the most important element of an ocean rower; mental endurance! Race well mate. Nick and Jon (No Fear lads)
Phil Oosthuizen: This is sooo exciting! (My own stomach is in a bit of a knot, in anticipation of you getting going!) I will be checking the site and following progress whenever I can, from back here in my stuffy little office in Pretoria
Tako: Now I understand the delay, Kim needed to be at the start. You have the favor.
Tako And Jennifer: We see there’s been a delay, you Kim and Hanna are in our thoughts and prayers, we will be watching your every move, your friends Tako and Jen
Tess & Dave Mills: Hi Pete Yr compus is hanging on my verandah & as I looked up at it this morn, I said a prayer 4 U, that the stars will guide you at nite & the clowds & sun by Day & that U R one crazy brave man. Love Dave & Tess Mills xxx
Tholakele: Hope you are having a good time there. All the best on your OWN LIFE TRIP. Regards TBN
Ant Steward: Hi Pete, you Maggot!! Wish I was there - but in my own boat!! You can do it, thinking of you - with envy. Ant.
Brewer Kriel: Hi Pete ,we thinking of you,we know you going to teach those guys some lessons in rowing across oceans,youve got what it takes and the Holy Spirit is with you,so nothing is impossible.All the best we praying for you.Cheers for now Brewer and family.
Dominique: Good Luck Peter!!! From everyone at the design Studio at STANLIB
Doug And Debbie Brown: Hey Peter! greetings from chilly Clarkston, Michigan USA. We are praying for you and your family. We want to encourage you with scripture. "Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:7-9 All our love Peter, Doug and Debbie Brown
Elin Davies: With you every stroke Pete. Lots of love, Eln XX
Elske Schabort: Howzit Pete! Good luck with final preparations and enjoy being on dry land for last few days! You've got many supporters right behind you! All the best, elske (p.s. what is your charity of choice?)
Gawie Nieuwoudt: Hi Pete Hope they have cold Black Labels there as well !!!!
Lionel and Petrea: Hey Pete We are thinking of you.
Lynne: Hey Wondering how things are going, whats the start date, can we (via some weird and wonderful technology) communicate with you while you're out there? Can't imagine all the emotions you're experiencing at the moment Good luck in anyway if I don't get to here from you again, will be watching every row of the way! Bye for now Lynne
Martin Schumacher: Hallo Peter, I only heard yesterday when I met Niels in Stuttgart/Germany about your new challenge. I wish you all the best and good luck and look forward to seeing you next time I come to South Africa
Pam Pillay: U can do it!!! we all backing u up. Good luck. May god be by your side
Peter Vinnicombe: Van Ketz, good luck for the race. Will keep you in thoughts and prayers until the finnish. Regards, Vinny.
Terry: Hi Pete, Read about you and your trip in Dec.2009 edition of Popular Mechanics. Wonderful endeavour. YOU CERTAINLY HAVE THE GUTS FEW OTHERS HAVE !!!! Good luck and I will follow your progress, on this web page. May the GOOD FATHER look after you. Terry. 
Kholisani Dube: Hi Peter, All the best, take it easy and make all of us proud. Good luck and best wishes.
Shane & Joy: Hey Pete Hello from EL. We prepare for Shamaal this weekend - seems tiny compared to your 'paddle' but big for us!! Will get as many people on board sms's at BCC tomorrow night. Please reply message I can give from you to them to encourage buying of sms's. Joy saw Kim today - good news. All the best Shane & Joy
Kiara: Hi Peter Glad all is going well ... thumbs up! ... good luck ... we are all watching you ... kiara. from marine leisure
Dean Anderson: Howzit Pete All the best for your venture. You and your family are in our daily prayers. Cheers Dean, Cresta, Rebekah and Daniel Anderson, Sunrise-on_Sea.
Shaun: Hi Pete. Never have we met, but am impressed at this venture you are doing. Good luck and I wish you well. Please send my regards to Cliiff (Poeth), as we call him here in Hermanus.
Jono: Fix your eyes on Jesus... the author and finisher.... run the race... Ok for you ... row the race with the confidence that He is with you always.... Blessings... Jono
Ntokozo: hey buddy - wow great updates - I feel like i'm at the canary islands myself :) all the best you have a few more days to go through your to do list, have loads of fun, cheers Ntokozo frm Vuma 
Fred Van Zyl: Pete Ek haal my hoed vir jou af!!!! Sterkte vir jou en ons is saam met jou elke stroke!!! Success lies far beyond the comfort zone
Louis Van Der Merwe: well done pete-followed you guys last year after the event, this time will follow you on the net -go do it!! Louis
Lance Cumming: I guess the 1st challenge of your adventure is the farewell at the airport tomorrow. We will be thinking of all 3 of you. I hope that the nerves settle and a peace falls over you. The Cumming's
Nicky Godfrey: Already getting back into the routine of daily check-ups on the race - certainly doesn't feel like 2 years since you & Bill left. I hope that you find the Trades this time! Good Luck Nicky
Martina de Jager: Hey Pete! phenomenal! Keep strong! We are thinking of you!
Perry Britz: Hi von cused This is a blast from the past..... got your details via Judy/Bob/Pete. I wondered what you are up to since the Scott street days as it has been about 20 years since I last saw you. Good luck with your challenge and send us a mail on how you have done. Cheers Perry
Graeme De Wit: Hi, cant wait for the start. Keep up the blogs, More is good.
Alana: Hi Pete I try to ready your updates almost everyday and im passing all the news to all here in the office.You are an inspiration to us all and are behind you all the way.
Joanna: Peter you are such an inspiration, please be safe so you can come home to your beautiful family. xxx
Poppy: Hi Peter May God's travelling mercies be with you all the time and keep you safe and your family while you away. God Bless and enjoy your trip Regards
Fulu Tshilande: Good luck with your quest.. Make us proud: Own your Life.
Itumeleng Malindi: Hi Peter Good luck wish you all the best. Thanks Tumi
Natalie Santos: Hi, Peter...Wishing you a safe and eventful journey. I think this website is a GREAT way of allowing us to be on the journey with you and I will be monotoring from time to time. Natalie
Peter Malahlela: All the very best man!..bring back the medal. sharp
Rekima Sayed: Hi Peter Wish you everything of the best and may God be with you on this long journey. Glad you are living your dream - make the best of it Regards Riki
Abigail Langford: Hey Pete, good luck for the journey. May God be with you all the way. God Bless
Francis Williams: Hi Peter You are such an inspiration. Enjoy every minute of this journey. You are in my thoughts. God is with you. God Bless you. Francis Williams (Liberty employee)
Peter Weshuizen: all the best Pete and God bless.
Saffia Ismail: Hi Pete. You have the courage to follow your dreams...everything of the best! Have a safe journey. Best wishes, Saffia
Michele Nel: Hi Pete all the children from the Carel du Toit send love.Iy was great seeing you off this morning
David Gadd: Hi Peter, Hang in there… Some of the moments out there will be tough and sometimes unforgiving. Remember even though I do not know you…what you are doing…it’s making history…so even if it’s tough..and it’s hurting...hang in there…for those that love…they have and still believe in you. May God be with you…guide you…and keep you safe. Take care, David Gadd