| 14th January 2009 |
| "Leo, Malcolm just shared the news of your adventure. Hats off to you! Your a true hero and an inspiration. Another chapter in the book. Get Well Soon. When your up to it, I'd like to share a whiskey with you, and maybe bring along Mal. Best Wishes!" - Rick Heffernan |
| 7th January 2009 |
| "I'm sending Lemay and Bianchi over with some Gin and a laptop so you can play speedy bubbles. That should get you felling better. Good luck and best wishes." - Donnie F. |
| 7th January 2009 |
| "Leo, I can only imagine, given how much heart and soul you put into this adventure, how disappointed you must be. But, don't forget what an incredible inspiration you are to so many people for taking on the Atlantic. And when you recover, it will still be there. Keep on rowing. And don't stop dreaming." - Shelley Murphy |
| 6th January 2009 |
| "Leo
Sorry to hear about your setback. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery so you can get back on track
Best Wishes
JIM DOLAN" - Jim Dolan |
| 6th January 2009 |
| "Leo, sorry to read about your trubbles, and we hope for you to be able to fullfill your journey. We are x-ing our fingers, here from the snowy land. From the norwegians holydaying in San Sebastian." - Jostein Rasmussen |
| 6th January 2009 |
| "Leo, we are thinking of you during this great challenge and wish you the best of luck. -Fred and Rich Emmel" - Rich and Fred Emmel |
| 5th January 2009 |
| "Leo,
Keep your chin up! Wish you a speedy recovery. It takes a big heart to take on a big ocean.
Thom" - Thom Folan |
| 5th January 2009 |
| "Mal tells me that you had a hard start. He has been telling me you story about you goal of rowing across the Atlantic. It is a most noble goal. Sorry you had a bad beginning. Hope things will work out for you.
Maybe you will come back to Maine bird hunting with Mal next fall.
I wish you all the best for 2009.
Shannon LeRoy" - Shannon LeRoy |
| 5th January 2009 |
| "Glad to hear that you are safely on dry land. Hope you are feeling better." - Bianca |
| 4th January 2009 |
| " Hey Leo, hope the health care is as good as home.Just told Dino I was gonna check on your progress, which I did before I wrote this note! Hope you get better soon. Stop drinking that ocean water next trip out.
Good luck. Your friends at Jap. Motors" - Brian |
| 4th January 2009 |
| "..........' climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.".........mal" - mal |
| 3rd January 2009 |
| "Leo,
Glad to hear you are safe and on the mend! Remember, everything happens for a reason and when one door closes another one opens. Follow the doctors instructions and prepare yourself for your next move. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Dave" - David Taylor |
| 3rd January 2009 |
| "Leo,
Now that you have that out of the way,you can get back to it when you are ready. Do you need anything? Can I come down there and make fun of you until you get back out? Do you remember when you wanted to wrestle me and you kept after me until I agreed. I know how tough you are. Don't forget it yourself, just give yourself a chance to get well. If you want to continue do it then. If I can help, let me know.
Mike " - Mike |
| 3rd January 2009 |
| "Get well, Leo! We're thinking of you here in Boston and sending prayers and best wishes. " - Mary O'Neill (RBC) |
| 3rd January 2009 |
| "Leo get well and get out into the ocean!!! We all know you give Ulcers you dont get them!! We are watching and praying, your the best!! Kevin N" - Kevin |
| 3rd January 2009 |
| "Leo, Take care of yourself and do what the doctors tell you. Stay safe. Jack" - Jack Brosnahan |
| 3rd January 2009 |
| "rest up and get well, Leo!!" - Kelly O'Leary Schultz |
| 3rd January 2009 |
| "Hey Leo, I don't really know you, but I'm a teammate at Riverside, absolutely blown away and inspired by what you're doing! The whole club is cheering you on, and you're nudging out a former clubmate of mine who was still rowing at 91 as my new rowing hero! " - Shana McGough |
| 2nd January 2009 |
| "Looks like you've got smooth waters...Halcyon already proving its mettle. Best wishes for a smooth journey; you're doin RBC proud! See you back at the boathouse." - Charlie Burckmyer |
| 2nd January 2009 |
| "What a great way to start the New Year! I will be with you every oar of the way." - Bianca |
| 2nd January 2009 |
| "Good luck uncle Leo. See you in a few months " - Leo Boudreau |
| 2nd January 2009 |
| "Yay! Good luck and godspeed! I can't wait to show this site to my class on Monday, and congratulations on the great progress so far!" - Kelly O'Lear Schultz |
| 2nd January 2009 |
| ".........west by the compass and west he pressed. Out of the cloak of darkness and into the warmth and light of the southern sun. Born into the sea the albatross and whales they are his brothers........05:50est" - MAL |
| 2nd January 2009 |
| "Leo - All the best from everyone at RBC!! What an adventure it will be - can't wait to hear about it afterwards. In the meantime, I'll be watching from Boston! " - Pete Morelli |
| 2nd January 2009 |
| "Happy New Year Leo! Best wishes for a safe journey. Enjoy your time out there and have fun making your dream come true." - Anne-Marie |
| 2nd January 2009 |
| "Hey Leo, I just saw your progress today and it was wonderful! Keep up the good work! Anyway, when you get back maybe you can teach me more about tools or something... to make up for the ipod lessons. Haha! Have a safe trip and when you get back I'll treat you to golf or something. Your buddy, Paul" - Paul |
| 2nd January 2009 |
| "Hi Leo,
Although we've never met I feel as though I do know you...Kathy has kept me up to date on your adventure...I wish you good luck and many days of smooth sailing.
Kath's mom, Jude" - Jude Spellacy |
| 2nd January 2009 |
| "GO Leo! We're all pulling for you here at Riverside (though mostly on the ergs)!
Helen" - Helen Fremont |
| 1st January 2009 |
| "Happy New Year Leo!!! God Speed! Be safe! Kevin+ Terri" - Kevin + Terri |
| 1st January 2009 |
| "New Years Day the morning after the night before - it was very difficult for us to get up this morning but it was so worth while to watch you commence your fantastic adventure under such a stunning sunrise. Will send the pics we took to Simon so that he can forward them to you. Keep safe and just keep going!" - Geoff & Sue Morris |
| 1st January 2009 |
| " ".... and Zeus changed them into sea birds, the halcyon and the ceyx, to calm the seas and nest on the waves "....... Jan. 01,2009 @ 12:45 EST" - mal |
| 1st January 2009 |
| "Happy New Year, Leo. My 4-year-old warns that you should watch out for Monstro (he's the whale that ate Pinocchio). Safe travels, my friend. - Kevin, Mara & Brooke Alyssa Roche" - KMRoche |
| 1st January 2009 |
| "Leo- Happy New Years! We hope that you are having the adventure of a lifetime. Even when the trip is difficult I envy you and know that you will make it across." - Lisa Kunze and Jeff Schafer |
| 1st January 2009 |
| "Bravo, Leo, what an amazing endeavor. Maybe some deluded Italian gene, but wonderful and amazing. All best, stay safe, healthy. This is a vicarious thrill for all of us, Jerry Zadow" - Jerry Zadow |
| 1st January 2009 |
| "Happy New Year. My thoughts, prayers, and heart are with you always. Missing you, am excited about your row, I am expecting calm seas, beautiful days, and a slow steady row. I know that Halcyon will take care of you and bring you safely to Antigua. I will be waiting. Kathy is working on the signs. She is the creative cheerleader in our group! Love always and forever. Hobbes and I are cheering you on. Faye" - Faye |
| 1st January 2009 |
| "Just six more hours before the great voyage begins. Happy New Year! Bon Voyage! Don't worry about a thing on the home front! Best of luck! See you soon. Renee & Paul" - Renee Vitale |
| 31st December 2008 |
| "Hey Leo, Mimi says you're leaving Thursday. About time. Mom's ok, and so is Tiny. Be careful and I put a white light on you every day. I love you. Nick loves you too. See you in March. Oh, Paul loves you too. Netta" - Netta Vercollone |
| 31st December 2008 |
| "Okay - the seas are calm it is time to depart and fufill this dream with all you heart! See you in about 3000 miles, I am working on my sign. Hugs and kisses Spell" - kathy spellacy |
| 30th December 2008 |
| " Leo, almost time to put the oars in the water. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Your a GREAT Brother. Love, Mimi." - Mimi Altenbach |
| 30th December 2008 |
| "The birds miss you but not more than me. I am excited you will finally get out. The sooner you leave the sooner you will be home. All is well here. I talked to Mimi. Will meet her on the 10th to visit your Mom and have lunch.
Love you and miss you. Faye" - Faye |
| 30th December 2008 |
| "Hi Leo! I hear you guys are almost out of there-- have a gin and tonic for me before you go. The next one will be on Paul, in Antigua!" - Joy Ridley |
| 29th December 2008 |
| "Leo hang in there buddy. I'm just glad that you did NOT take a laptop with you since I would be getting Helpdesk calls from somewhere in the Atlantic.." - Ernie Moran |
| 29th December 2008 |
| "Leo; Remenber.................Veni, Vidi, Vici." - paul dunne |
| 27th December 2008 |
| "Leo - best of luck. We will be following your progress. You are an inspiration to all us 57 year olds who think we're just beginning. Will follow your progress with great expectancy and excitement." - David Rix |
| 26th December 2008 |
| "Hi, Leo, my brother, Mike Andree, has been keeping me posted on this adventure you are on. WOW! Have lots of fun out there rowing. Watch the stars, look for space ships, you never know what you'll find out about the world on an adventure like this. God speed! Sara Harder" - Sara Harder |
| 25th December 2008 |
| "Merry Christmas, Leo. We are thinking of you and I know that you'll complete your journey with a smile.
" - Harry Tominey |
| 25th December 2008 |
| "I miss you. Thinking of you always.
Love you" - Faye |
| 25th December 2008 |
| "Hey Leo, Merry Christmas. We miss you and can't wait to see you this spring. All the best wishes and God speed! Renee and Paul Vitale" - Renee Vitale |
| 23rd December 2008 |
| "Good Luck Uncle Leo. See you soon. Hang in there. Love Shane" - shane |
| 23rd December 2008 |
| "Leo, I will be tracking you daily. I have no doubt you will succeed, most likely in record time knowing you. Looking forward to golfing with you in the spring. Stay safe and best of luck. Joe Saccardo" - Joe Saccardo |
| 23rd December 2008 |
| "Hey Leo,
How many rounds of golf are you playing ? Aren't you supposed to be rowing by now ?
Anyhow, best of luck and keep those oars moving. I know you can do it !!
Bill Ryan" - Bill Ryan |
| 23rd December 2008 |
| "Leo, I wanted to wish you the best of luck on your endeavor! God speed, keep smiling, keep believing and don't stop til you're done! " - Jeff White |
| 23rd December 2008 |
| "Everything happens for a reason! It's all good! I know one thing - the ocean will never be the same!! Safe launching on the 28th. We hope the weather is in your favor - every stroke of the way! Al and Gunner" - Al Hodgkins |
| 22nd December 2008 |
| "Leo, remember the sports car you crashed and burned at the Depot.....don't exceed the limits of your equiptment." - SAM VINSON |
| 22nd December 2008 |
| "Leo, everyone in the office is pulling for you, so keep pulling those ours, and think about your next goal; getting a Hole In One, on a tough Par 3. Good Luck Captain Rosette." - Frank Dawson |
| 22nd December 2008 |
| "Leo, since you didn't need me for balast I guess I will have to stay home and track you. All Atlanta will be watching. Mike" - Mike Andree |
| 22nd December 2008 |
| "Hey Leo,
We want to see those guns your going to be sporting from your trip when you get back. :) All the best to you and did you bring your fishing pole??? Good luck and lunch is on Bill once you do get back. Ah,haahahaaaaaaaaaaaa SERIOUSLY!
Terri " - Terri Fletcher |
| 22nd December 2008 |
| "Leo, The very best to you in your adventure, only stay safe and come back soon. Good Luck." - Jack Brosnahan |
| 20th December 2008 |
| "Row, Rpw Row that boat!! I will be at the finish line with Faye. Know you are on my mind and in my prayers daily. God Bless the Halyacon! XO Spell" - Kathryn Spellacy |
| 20th December 2008 |
| ""Hey Stevie, look at me, at the front of the line. Not bad for a 35 year old bald guy" Best of luck my friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Peg Donaher" - Steve Donaher |
| 20th December 2008 |
| ""Leo, my prayers will cover you from the distance. God bless you!" - Nancy T. |
| 20th December 2008 |
| "Best of luck Leo. I wish we could be there to welcome you at the finish. we will be checking everyday to see your progress." - Skip Rawson |
| 19th December 2008 |
| "God speed Leo. I hope you have a tail wind. You're in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you can endure rowing in the sunlight." - jamie Ames |
| 19th December 2008 |
| "Leo: Sorry I missed the send off time. IWe will be monitoring your progress and and chearing you on daily from the office. Keep moving forward like you always have and I will keep you in my prayers. " - Tony Visalli |
| 19th December 2008 |
| "Good luck Leo!!!! We will be watching, monitoring, cheering!!" - Nancy Gertner |
| 19th December 2008 |
| "Leo,
Can't wait for the book and movie! My prayers and thoughts are with you. See you in a few months.
Dave" - Dave Taylor |
| 18th December 2008 |
| "May Halcyon days steer your course. May Hobbs be your beacon. See you in Saint John's. Johanna & Mal" - mal kadra |
| 18th December 2008 |
| "OK Leo, I will do it with you. Row as hard as you can for as long as you can." - Jamie Ames |
| 18th December 2008 |
| "Leo,
Good Luck on your crazy adventure. Look out for those Somali Pirates. Will be tracking your progress.
See You Next Year-Cocktails
Hughesey" - Mike Hughes |
| 18th December 2008 |
| "Leo sorry I did not see you before you left!! We got back from Florida late, All the best of luck, you will be fine! Im sure you will make it in record time. We will be tracking you i hope. I will call Fay to keep in touch. " STUPID ENOUGH TO START TO STUBBORN TO STOP !!!!
GOOD LUCK LEO!!!! I,LL BE THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOU!!!
'" - Kevin Nagle |
| 12th December 2008 |
| "All the very best wishes on your adventure and god speed" - Russ Murch |
