1) To Sandy poetic2050
Dearest Sandy,
Please accept my sincere apology for having missed you in my previous acknowledgements here at the Message Center. I assure you this was never intentional as it may also not be intentional with others who I did not list. It happens to all of us at times (smile). Yes you are a senior, long standing poet here at PP and I thank you for being a warm caring friend to me. My respect and regards with and to you along with any other I may have missed. Thank you.
2) To Elena, Janet and Ginger
Thank you for your love and deep concern for me. I am really touched by the words you all left for me. Thank you also for your well wishes and your prayers. Yes I am used to the sea but it's the first time I'm going to be out there for so long at a time; 17 days. I must admit, it is a challenge for me but God is always good to us. After God/God willing we will be fine. We have many boaters and seafaring friends with whom we have arranged to meet. It will certainly be a fun time for us. Thank you for your kindness.