Jessica Watson has returned.
#1
Jessica Watson has returned.
After her solo round the world trip it was quite a momentous occasion, after seven months in isolation she was reunited with her family and friends. There were many thousands of people around Sydney Harbour to greet her. The only bit that spoilt it was the welcome by the Prime Minister of Australia and the Premier of New South Wales, they went on and on with some real boring stuff; why don't politicians know when to stop, they put a real damper on what had been a great welcome.
#3
Forum Regular
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 70
Re: Jessica Watson has returned.
Who cares what she did? She makes national news for being from a privileged family, wealthy enough to afford to stick her in a boat and avoid Xmas island!
#5
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Hill overlooking the SE Melbourne suburbs
Posts: 16,622
Re: Jessica Watson has returned.
I give up - what nations produces the most battlers - Australia or the UK?
I'm glad we have fortunate children - they are the ones who need to lead the less fortunate. (Unfortunately). And perhaps get to.
#6
Re: Jessica Watson has returned.
Did the wealth come before the inspiration? or the inspiration from the wealth?
#8
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Hill overlooking the SE Melbourne suburbs
Posts: 16,622
Re: Jessica Watson has returned.
I have grave concerns for many migrants represented on this site. Many claim or want to better themselves, do well, (or not so well) and yet they still want to gripe about other people.
#9
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Hill overlooking the SE Melbourne suburbs
Posts: 16,622
Re: Jessica Watson has returned.
Bits of it isn't. But you can come unstuck as a couple did only the other day. Fail to shorten sails at the right moment. I'd find parts of it hard now. Just the isolation. Let's face it, most kids could barely tell you the cardinal points of the compass.
#10
Re: Jessica Watson has returned.
so you`d saying you`d be happier if her parents were dole bludgers sponging of the state, instead of hard working and paying taxes
#13
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jun 2004
Location: Hills District
Posts: 1,399
Re: Jessica Watson has returned.
Why is it that so many on this site assume that she is from a wealthy family? Is it because only the wealthy in England go sailing? In Australia many people enjoy sailing not just those who are rich.
As a young girl she has shown remarkable determination and skill. Well done Jessica. I don't care whether your family is rich or poor, you have done what a lot of people thought that you couldn't do.
As a young girl she has shown remarkable determination and skill. Well done Jessica. I don't care whether your family is rich or poor, you have done what a lot of people thought that you couldn't do.
#14
Account Closed
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,708
Re: Jessica Watson has returned.
Why is it that so many on this site assume that she is from a wealthy family? Is it because only the wealthy in England go sailing? In Australia many people enjoy sailing not just those who are rich.
As a young girl she has shown remarkable determination and skill. Well done Jessica. I don't care whether your family is rich or poor, you have done what a lot of people thought that you couldn't do.
As a young girl she has shown remarkable determination and skill. Well done Jessica. I don't care whether your family is rich or poor, you have done what a lot of people thought that you couldn't do.
#15
Re: Jessica Watson has returned.
What I mean is no amount of money or privilege makes you a natural sailor. Shes 16 years old, I wasnt even competent to shave at 16.
Whilst other teens were marvelling at their first pimple or even their first drunken fumble, shes sailed around the world unassisted.
Whilst other teens were marvelling at their first pimple or even their first drunken fumble, shes sailed around the world unassisted.