Forum Member's Boat and Daughter in Trouble off of Mexico

[JPA Cate]

Rebel Heart & Crew,

Welcome. We are glad you're safe. A time of crisis like this will show you who your friends are, as well as those "dillowitly" endowed.

Best wishes,

Ann

[ShaktisBoy]

Originally Posted by cwyckham

For those questioning donations without them asking for them:

1. They would never ask, even if they needed it.
2. It's something that we can actually do for them from so far away. I want to give them a hug. I want to reassure them. I want to offer them a place to stay. But I can't. I can, however, send a small token to them.
3. They aren't wealthy and they've lost their one major asset. Eric was working as they went. There is no huge cruising kitty.
4. They are being flooded by people who think that they are bad parents and bad people. A tangible gesture of support means more than a positive comment on a news site or a forum (although those are important, too).
5. If they don't want it, then they can donate it to a good cause.

Exactly!

[Doodles]

Originally Posted by deckofficer

To give you some insight as to who Ms. Dilloway is, of course in her own words. About the Author | Margaret Dilloway, American Housewife I have always wondered why our current crop of journalists don't research their sources, and decide if they have relevance to the story.

She is what she is, the byline for her site is "Come for the books, stay for the snark."

At least quasi truth in advertising.

About the Author | Margaret Dilloway, American Housewife

I hope we are going to start reposting the blogs and resumes of the misinformed here; otherwise, we'll be here forever.

[rebel heart]

Hey guys, we're all fine and back in San Diego.

The media has been all over us and honestly the facts are so distorted at this point I don't even know where to start. In the few hours we've been back in town the media has been all over us, right up to the front door of our doctor's office when we were getting Lyra checked out.

The rescuers (the 129th California Air National Guard and the USS Vandegrift) were amazing; I've never met a better group of professionals.

I totally want to give you guys all the details but I need the media storm to die down. I've been so amazed at the support that the sailing community has offered us. There was a sailboat that came by the USS Vandegrift on our way into San Diego Harbor that had Rebel Heart banners streaming off of it.

I know some people with disagree with whatever actions I took, but for those of you who support me I want you to know that you've warmed my heart. This entire thing has humbled me and I feel an immense sense of gratitude towards everyone involved.

I promise I'll come back with all the details, but we need to get away from the cameras and lose our fifteen minutes of fame first.

[jeepbluetj]

Why is the Dilloway person worthy of commenting in a news piece? Why did the CBS 'reporter' find her? 'Cause she's got a mommy blog? She knows naught of sailing. But somehow she's an authority on something....

[MBLittle]

Originally Posted by rebel heart

Hey guys, we're all fine and back in San Diego.

The media has been all over us and honestly the facts are so distorted at this point I don't even know where to start. In the few hours we've been back in town the media has been all over us, right up to the front door of our doctor's office when we were getting Lyra checked out.

The rescuers (the 129th California Air National Guard and the USS Vandegrift) were amazing; I've never met a better group of professionals.

I totally want to give you guys all the details but I need the media storm to die down. I've been so amazed at the support that the sailing community has offered us. There was a sailboat that came by the USS Vandegrift on our way into San Diego Harbor that had Rebel Heart banners streaming off of it.

I know some people with disagree with whatever actions I took, but for those of you who support me I want you to know that you've warmed my heart. This entire thing has humbled me and I feel an immense sense of gratitude towards everyone involved.

I promise I'll come back with all the details, but we need to get away from the cameras and lose our fifteen minutes of fame first.

Fair winds!

Sent from my LG-E980 using Cruisers Sailing Forum mobile app

[deckofficer]

Thanks Eric for stopping by. Glad everyone is doing good. This thread did better than your "Advantages of a 100 ton Captain" thread. lol

[SV Windrush II]

Welcome home Eric, Charlotte and kids. must be very hard time to go through. I cannot imagine loosing our boat. but our hearts are with you and happy that you are safe.

[monstads]

Welcome back Rebel Heart!

[dtj]

Welcome Home!!!!! Glad you are all safe.

[CS Cruiser]

Glad to hear you are all well!

[RainDog]

Originally Posted by rebel heart

I totally want to give you guys all the details but I need the media storm to die down....... I promise I'll come back with all the details, but we need to get away from the cameras and lose our fifteen minutes of fame first.

Good on you man. Don't say a damn word to anyone for a few weeks. There is no way you can win in that conversation. Let the press get bored and move on. We will still all be here in two weeks.

[Ocean Girl]

Eric, we are behind you and Charlotte 100%!!
Take care, see ya when the dust settles .

Erika and Brain
Aboard Rain Dog


PS
Didn't know my hubby was posting too

[DoubleWhisky]

Originally Posted by rebel heart

Hey guys, we're all fine and back in San Diego.

It is fine just to have all of You back safely

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by RainDog

Good on you man. Don't say a damn word to anyone for a few weeks. There is no way you can win in that conversation. Let the press get bored and move on. We will still all be here in two weeks.

Naaw.. let em get hungry enuf to PAY... bludi freeloading buga's...