TripTracker.net - Mississippi River, Day 14 August 19

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Anne Zellner

Mississippi River

Day 14 August 19

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Aug 20 2007, 02:57 AM

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Anne Zellner

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Holdingford, United States, Minnesota

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Woke up to an overcast sky and mist. Rollie, Roger, and Bob were on their way after sharing their oatmeal with us. Ours was too hard to get. We planned our day. We were going to paddle 22 mile to the Stearns County Campground and see Joe's Aunt Marilyn and Jim on the way. We are having trouble gettiing cell reception here, but occasionally we have service. Paddled to the Blanchard Dam. Very difficult portage and the minute we started to move things it began to pour. Made things slippery and the rocks we had to carry everything over dangerous. It took us about an hour to finish, ate lunch in pouring rain, but Bob, Rollie & Roger took the portage on the other side and it took them 2 hours so I guess we made the right choice. After portaging the wind picked up of course against us. There were actually white caps and the waves were 1-2 ft. Very hard paddling and we hit numerous rocks. Now I wish we had plastic boats. There won't be anything left of ours when we get done. Tried to call Marilyn and Jim several times but couldn't reach them. Call Joe's cousin Corky & Hank and they met us at the campground with their son Nick with a trailer. They took us back to their house for a steak dinner and french silk pie. Did laundry and tried to dry everything out so we can start fresh tomorrow. Hank is going to get us around the next dam. I'll accept the help. This is hard enough that I don't feel guilty missing a little portion of the river. We could always do that section another year. So now it's time to sleep in a real bed after we hot tub. Hi Heather & Cody Our love to you both. Talk to you soon. Mom & Dad

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Days Hard, Enjoy the Night Life.

Written by ajhannum 55 months ago

Way to go.

Written by ajhannum 55 months ago

With the hard work during the days, Enjoy the Night life. We are very excited to be tracking your travel. How wonderful to have family along the way. A hot bath and dry gear has to be a blessing. What a blessing to be traveling this river together. Crabby days and all....It is great to be with someone you know will be there for you. We will continue to pray for safe paddling days ahead and you will both remain in our thoughts. Love you both!!! XO Paul, Amy, Gracie and Luke :)

Hi Guys

Written by clyman 55 months ago

Hey Anne and Joe, Would a lap top help the two of you keep in contact with the rest of the world? If so, let me know where to ship one. Your Cousin, Ken

	77. Note from Dan Zellner Oct 14 2007, 12:05 PMNatchez, United States, Mississippi1 comment As some of you know, I have been updating Joe and Anne's log for them. I have been the words of Anne. I likely have made many errors and misstatements. One thing I know I have not misstated is the tremendous gratitude and love they have for all of you who have followed, prayed for, and rooted...

	76. Day 69/ October 13, 2007 Oct 14 2007, 11:23 AMNatchez, United States, Mississippi Today is the day for the Phat Water Kayak Challenge. We arose at 4:00 AM and boarded a school bus an hour later for the ride to Port Gibson. The bus, jammed with nervous participants and their gear, arrived about one hour later at the put-in point in Port Gibson. The town had mowed the shoreline...

	75. Day 68/ October 12, 2007 Oct 14 2007, 11:12 AMNatchez, United States, Mississippi We spent the day helping Keith and the committee with race preparations. I helped with registration and Joe with equipment repair. Last year there were about 50 participants, this year it nearly doubled to 89 registrants. Gear needed to be shuttled to the starting point in Port Gibson and last...

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