i'm posting it all the same.  if you're not aware of it (i know Lavonne and Milner are) 16 year old Abby Sunderland is attempting to be the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe, solo.  her blog is absolutely fascinating.  this is an incredible, resourceful and intelligent kid.  she's going to be 6 months alone on her sail boat.  in her blog she talks about everything from everyday tasks, to pain-in-the-ass flying fish, to losing her brush, to starting to read The Hobbitt.  you can check it out here:

http://abbysunderland.com/

you can thank me later.
john

Yes! I've been reading her blog and my admiration for her and her family have been growing every day!