Technologically challenged

It is just a matter of days before we depart now.  But I am still busy trying to get the system working so that we can send and receive email on the yacht.  It is not that straight forward.  I have all the right parts now, but am back to the satellite people on Monday to see if they can assist on the software front.  What this means is that we will be able to send more than a text message of information along the way, and will be able to receive "limited" emails.  If it gets working, and you send an email (will supply address when I can get it happening), they have to be in plain text with NO PHOTOS, signature blocks etc.  Small and to the point is best as to receive via satellite will be hellishly expensive!  Perhaps the best option is to make a comment on this blog site, and my brother will be able to get a message to me....see what happens, will update things again before we leave...  Hope you all had a great relaxing Christmas and New Years does not create too many hangovers.  PS - Map has been fixed - Thanks stickybeak!!

We now have 2 sat phones to take (one is voice only, the other allows data - thanks to my biggest/oldest brother!).