Mom received a short message from dad while on the Pacific:

April 9, 2007

"the weather is rougher than I thought it'd be. we're about 1/3 way to hawaii."

"first sunshine today. nice day here now with rolly pacific swell from the north. I'm having more fun than i should have."

"if the water is calm i'm cooking dinner tonight...The boat bounces and makes me make mistakes"

For those keeping tabs, THIS MAP will track their moves.