It was a relief to read your day 30 blog today Tommy, having watched the track over the past three days as it twisted and turned. You may be rowing solo but you will never be alone. You may never realise how many people are watching your progress and are inspired by your actions and thoughts. Keep doing what you are doing - you are doing very well. Stay focused and stay safe. Regards.

Hi Tommy,
all still sounding successful mate, you seem to be dealing with this challenge amazingly well, and your blogs are getting lapped up by the family, and friends too. I had a bit of a journey myself at the weekend, on a minibus up to Anfield, in case you haven't heard, the Seagulls came off second best after a promising start, but they did at least score more goals than Liverpool, the next thing to work on will be to score those goals in the oppositions net, rather than breaking records for the most amount of own bloody goals in an FA Cup match!!

6-1, but that score flattered the 'Pool', and we had them at 1-1 for a bit. I guess we'll hear the old line about concentrating on the league now!

Well you're heading towards your own cup final now mate, with every new blog informing us how you've just made it through to the next round, we'll all be cheering you through every round Tommy, might even have to get Ma to make us an appropriate banner to show you our support! )

Take care, looking forward to your next update,

Andy, Squire, Ma, Dave, Stig, and the rest of the Devils crew.

.just turned on My IPad,before I should go
to sleep.,to see If your latest
blog had come.Great there it was with all your latest news.I think that
you have been having a bit of a time with the cuurents and winds.But this our brave Tommy you will conquer and continue with fighting spirit.A Life is wonderful has written you have a great team Rowing with you.We are learning
more than We could ever imagine from your wonderful informative blog about Rowing solo in the Atlantic Challenge 2012,in a small Rowing boat and following you on the map several times a day.It's a must every morning.We are all getting to know your rute very well. So you see how you have rowed into our lives and so inspired each and everyone of your wellwishers and fans.YOU HAVE BECOME OUR HERO ALREADY NOW TOMMY.Well it is now 1.30 at night.guess this old Lady must hit the sack. God bless you and keep you safe.Take good care of the blisters....."....

god bless you and keep you safe

Great landmark (or maybe it should be sea mark) 1000 miles gone. Not long before you are half way. Sorry you have had a difficult time the last day or so but with the latest report showing you are making 2.5 knots we hope the bad period is over. Rebecca's Peter is also an avid Arsenal supporter and unless things soon get better is likely to joing Mr Crump in ditching his Arsenal shirt (if he has one). Sue says to tell you that she palyed golf with Mary Bond today who is following you and is very proud of one of her ex juniors. Thinking of you
Lots of love,
Peter and Sue

I hope the bad weather passes soon! We are all pulling for you!!! Great job so far, just amazing! Thanks for your posts,they make us feel like we were right there with you!!!!
I don't know you and I think this is one of the craziest thing one can do but I wish you all the best!!

WELL DONE TOM FOR ROWING 1000 MILES!
HOPE YOU HAVE SEEN LOTS OF DOLPHINES!
LOVE SOPHIE XXX

Dear Tommy...

Keep smashing the Atlantic my friend! We are all behind you and looking forward to the day when you do a 50 miler! Gen up no waspigs...eyebrows! I hope you haven't become a victim of too many of Neptunes waves to the face...They were never my favourite!

Kind regards,

Carlos.

Hi, Tommy.

Good to hear from you.

I love the fact that the yellow fin tuna are swimming with you and cheering you on - how amazing! Hoping the weather gets better for you. I enjoy learning about the practicalities of your journey - very interesting!

By the way, yesterday I bought all the fabric for the 'Ocean Waves' quilt that I am making in your honour. The quilt will be called 'Waves for Tommy'. I shall be asking people to sponsor you on each triangle and then when I have completed the quilt, I shall auction it with the starting bid at £500. Well, that's the plan! I have called a little committee together to help me with the organization of it all, as I have never done anything like this before - yikes!

The quilt will be made up of 1166 triangles and 18 squares and the finished size will be 80"x100". I better get cracking!

I will be praying for you as I sew.

May God bless you. Our best wishes and lots of prayers.
Catherine and Paul.

Hi Tom
Well done on all the miles!
we all love reading your blogs.
keep up the good work, we are all behind you(1000s of miles behind you!)
Love jack

Hei Tommy. Hope that all is going very well with you. Follow you everyday on Twitter. Still learning how to use it.Otherwise I have been reading up all information on Led Endeavour.8m-2m. Roz I wonder if you could send me press cutting about Tommy. Have written about Tommy on Facebook,to tell the people here in Bodø above the Arctic Circle. Our two norwegians,one local rower has come home and told all about his trip.When I saw their film on TV (they were two) it brings it home how incredible brave you are taking on the adventure Tommy alone in the open sea.It all sounds so easy when we all read your blogs,think of you everytime I see documentaries about the sea.But I know that with your determination and strenght you will make it. We are all in your corner,praying for your safety and thinking about you.You are our hero. Looking forward to you next blog.You have a great talent for being able to describe your life onboard and we feel nearer to you and can try and imagine it. Here in Bodø life goes on, at last the snow is melting and life easier for driving the car.Wonderful to read about Catherine who is putting together a quilt,Ocean Waves.which she will auction out for your charity. She must put out a photo on net. Are any of you on Facebook? Well Tommy,must make my first cup of tea for the day. While I am doing this you are rowing,rowing or may`be you are getting some sleep. Hope that all is fine weather and easier for you to row. Each day is one day near you goal. God bless and take care of you .Hello to all your followers, who are thinking about and wishing you well.Bye now

Have just found out all I need to know about Tommy from the local English newspaper and have it now on my profile på Facebook.We spread the word about Tommy and I`m sure that he will get followers from Norway.Looking forward to new blogg from Tommy in the near future. Bye now

Thank you all for your messages of support for Tommy. Shirley if you
want give your email address I will try and contact you. Roz Tippetts
email: roztippetts@btinternet.com

Well done Tom, you're making amazing progress. Don't know if you managed to catch the game, but unfortunately we lost to Wales! We are all thinking about you lots and wish you a safe and speedy row to the finish. Lots of love xx