2011 02 19 Liz’s Birthday Bash by Angela

2011 02 19 Liz’s Birthday Bash by Angela

Via Sat Phone to Deb

Angela wanted to let people know that Liz was honored with a Birthday Celebration.  It started at midnight with an ocean rowing tradition, lighting a flare and singing happy birthday.  They made her a “cake” out of mini snickers bars.  In the morning, whilst all the crew was eating the same cereal they have been eating for 35days, Liz received an Apple Brown Betty for breakfast.  Later the crew gave her a no bake cookie and gifts from their snack packs…precious at this point in the row.  Aleksa made Lei out of trash-strung carefully and gave it to Liz.

Her meal was gourmet and served on a real plate.  Liz was excited to eat with a fork from a real plate, instead of the bag with a spoon.  Angela said she took care and carefully separated out potatoes and vegetables on the plate.  She plated the chicken and drizzled gravy on the potatoes and chicken.

I told Angela to tell Liz that I sent some of her messages after “Meal and Message” time, so she should not feel forgotten.  Angela said she would get them tomorrow.

As for the boat….They are moving a bit slower, due to the change of weather.  Angela says everything else is pretty much the same.   Rowing, Sleeping, Eating less, Rowing…….  Barbados is just over the horizon.