at 61.8% position, 804 km to go is same as Alexandra Headland to Sydney accoring to my Google Earth; seems hard to belive that's correct.

Why havent we heard from Lot 41 since Dec 21? All OK?

I really wish the site could be updated better. Apart from the "now position" with no info, the last position update is 5 days old. Not good enough. It's not that hard to do surely. I am a New Zealander watching with interest, but that is waning due to poor coverage. Trevor.

BO JANGLES suggest ya relog in your account. and ya wil see alot more of the happenings...

Way to go guys! You are on the home stretch now so don't get sloppy. Every moment you spend for the next few days will be the most remembered of your journey. Start envisioning yourselves dealing with a little culture shock as you get mobbed by tons of people wanting to experience every moment you did not share. Picture yourselves giving speeches and talks to hundreds of people asking silly questions. You have entered an elite club of adventurers & explorers and the responsibility to educate is sometimes an unexpected byproduct of your new fame.

My paddling partner and myself wish you the best success with the next phase of your great adventure! We will be attempting another great adventure like yours, in 2009 on a different part of the planet.

Cheers Mates,
Sean Morley - http://www.expeditionkayak.com/
and
Garth Schmeck - http://www.phpaddlers.com/author/penguinpaddlers/

Hey James & Justin,
For starters i think that you guys are doing a truely incredibly amazing job, you are inspiring so many people here on dry land to do things that they thought they could never do. I keep talking to all my friends about you guys and the amazing job you're doing can I ask what actually made you guys want to do this.
I saw you guys on the news bout 10 minutes ago saying that you're being surrounded by these two sharks, hmm scary! but its kool as you have each other and all over us here praying for you to get to the final destination safely and God is always on your side and dont forget he will and has been there with you to pull you out of all the tough times. Luke 1v37
Bummer that you guys are running behind abit with your schedule but I think we would all rather have you guys home. And for James for sure when you get back Jess and I will be waiting to celebrate!
Also on the news they showed another team that is kayaking from NZ to Sydney but there is 4 of them and sorry but i know that the job you guys are doing is like stressful, draining and hard and all that but you guys have shown that you dont need the extra 2 people to help you achieve your dream.
We are extremly proud of you boys and I cant wait to see that you made it to your destination safely
take care and GOd bless both of you. you boys can do this prove to everyone it can be done
stay strong and stand firm
Keep Smiling, shining and inspiring
Luv Priscilla xx

Hi Guys
Happy New Year and Safe Travelling

Hi Guys, my husband and I have been monitoring your progress very closely! We have a newborn baby , so internet time whilst trying to settle our baby, keeps us sane!!!! We just want you to get there and bloody hurry up!!!!!!! Our anxiety levels are extreme...especially when you do loop the loops and drift south!!!!!! We didn't sleep so well the night you were in your survival suits, floating around in the waves!!! Get there safe, we are thinking of you! We are in the Southwest corner of WA by the way...............happy paddlingxxxxxxxxx

Justin and James,
I am an Aussie in the USA and am enthralled by your epic journey.
As you battle your mountain every day, stroke by stroke, wave by wave, you would likely have no idea or at least easily forget that people like me are logging on every few hours hoping to see that all is well and that you have made or are making good progress.
So guys as you get up and get back into it or face yet another wave or obstacle of some description, please know that there are so many out there like me that are with you in your attempts.
Every chance I get I check in and look at direction, speed and daily progress.
I then talk to people about you here and ask if they are aware of you two.... invariably I have to say that they are not but they ARE by the time I am finished.
I don't know what is in you that gives you the courage to take on something as big as an ocean but I want you to know I admire your obvious professionalism and perseverance.
So, if you are ever wondering where to get that last ounce of energy or inspiration ( which I doubt given your performance so far) maybe the fact that you are GIVING energy and inspiration to folks like me will help you strive to go further and harder.
I hope so anyway.
Anyway guys, may the sea be kind to you and Lot 41 from here on in. (Hey by the way, I was sayijg to someone here the other day that you must not have been to NZ, as otherwise you would not go to all this trouble to get there. Ha! Just kidding. It isn't the place that is the problem. It is just that there are so many Kiwis there. Ha! Sorry Kiwis couldnt resist.)
Safe travels.
JP

Hi guys.

I noted your previous percentage around 78%-79% and fluctuating; now its 84.3%; a significant gain.
I have a nice feeling!
Good luck and above all, DO NOT GIVE UP! Look at the progress made; it's awesome.
Cheers
Rob Petrini

Great to hear your story on the 4th, guess you were lucky that this fellow was focused elsewhere but what an experience. It has been very hot here in Londonderry 36 but we are luckier than other places that are under water and folk have lost everything. I am excited for you and cannot imagine how you will feel when you land but I am sure I will read about it. Keep on paddling and God Speed

Great your on your nearly day,Get your leg exercises going so as you can stand and take a bow when you arrive in NZ.
Safe Paddling. Remains hot in Londonderry AU. and I am back teaching. Om shanti

Very excited about your new anticipated date of arrival.........not long to go. We are all with you in spirit and immensely proud of your tenacity. Keep up the great work and see you soon.
Suzanne julia cat alf sophia xx

Hi guys heard you on 2gb radio this am pleased you are paddling well and your definitely knocking off the nautical miles, may the winds remain at your backs and that you have calm seas as you get closer to your desintation. God speed Om Shanti
Londonderry AU

Hi boys
So excited for you, you're almost there!
Just read about you on the Sydney Morning Herald website. Great stuff.
Hope the last days go smoothly and that your descent on the NZ coast is fantastic for you.
Goodluck!

Erin McGushin

Justin and James I, like many others, feel you have done more for Australian/New Zealand relations than anyone since the Anzacs. Somehow your journey has brought these 2 wonderful countries together where on other fields of endevour we are seen as enemies.....Rubgy,cricket, netball. But those antagonists are purely mortals who now only know,through your example,what the "hard yards" are all about. The distance you have travelled has been longer than intended but the effects you have had is more than you dreamed.
Safe landing the Millers.

What a FANTASTIC EFFORT - we have watched you all the way. Careful on the last bit though. We are oldies, but young at heart, and wish you both very best wishes and lots of luck. We have told many people about your challenge - you have no idea how many people are interested and pushing you along. We all are very proud of you.

J & J, now you've sucked our whole family from Victoria and New South Wales in! Every minute of the day (and many through the night) we are all conscious of you getting nearer to your grail, and holding our collective breaths for smooth sailing.
Not long now. Sending good vibes.
Donna and Simon from the Hawkesbury.

Hi guys
Looks like the weather will be nice for your arrival, after you get through today......I'm checking every day to watch your progress........only about a 100K you should be able to see the Mts soon, hope you will be able to give another podcast when you sight land.....

Peter

Taranaki 10 day Regional Forecast

Thu 10 Fine. Strong southeasterlies, gusting 70 km/h in exposed places.

Fri 11 Fine. Southeasterlies dying out and afternoon sea breezes developing.

Sat 12 Fine. Light winds and sea breezes.

Sun 13 Fine. Light winds and sea breezes.

Mon 14 Mainly fine. Breezy westerlies.

Tue 15 Cloud, some early patchy drizzle. Westerlies dying out.

Wed 16 Showers. Not much wind.

Thu 17 Dry with not much wind.

Fri 18 Dry. Northerlies.

http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=farmtaranaki

Hi guys. We have had a wicked off-shore wind here at Waitara...15minutes north of New Plymouth. No doubt you have been battling into it all day. If the weather forecast is right ....it will blow out over night meaning a perfect paddling day tomorrow. When the going gets tough....the tough get going. Keep it up. Ian M.

Hi Justin, James,

It's 94% and less than 6% till landing. I keep monitoring the progress. I wish I could lend a
helping hand! I wish I was company on your trek! Come on, cheer up. I know you can do it!
Keep going and muster all the fortitude you have. God blees you!
Cheers.

Hi Patrick.
I don't know if has been considered or not, but the only secure way to receieve donations for the guys is to set up a westpac type account, where people can donate directly into an account, could be an ideal opportunity for crooks to walk the beach ripping off well intending people.
Hard to imagine, but we all know there are people out there like that.
just a thought.

the remainder and punch line of the Joke
But still she stared up angrily toward the heavens. "When we came," she snapped indignantly, "he had a hat!"!!!!

I cannot tell jokes and obviousley I cannot pen them either.
May you have a peaceful and positive mind and arrive on land soon.

Good Morning Justin & James,
I have followed your adventure every day, with great interest. As you would have been told, a truly great adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary died on Thursday.

As you both would know he was the first person to climb Mt. Everest.

You 2 great adventurers are about to reach the summit of your own Everest in a few hours,like Hillary he could not have made it to the top of the world without a remarkable support team.

Your team that have maintained their support has been incredible

WELL DONE ...ENJOY THAT SPECIAL MOMENT

From the Meston Family
Belmont North
NSW

Amazing work fella's & all involved,for some reason i've been day dreaming alot more than usual if only a couple of cricket captins had youre skill for team work &sorting out problems the game would be in better shape..