TripTracker.net - Mississippi River, Day 28 / September 2, 2007

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Anne Zellner

Mississippi River

Day 28 / September 2, 2007

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Sep 4 2007, 03:38 AM

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Anne Zellner

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Bellevue, United States, Iowa

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We had a busy campsite overnight. When we woke in the morning we discovered that our candle and Anne's favorite hat were missing. A candle is replaceable but a favorite hat isn't. We were invited to a nice bacon and egg breakfast by fellow boat campers Ron and Sandy. We hit the water at 8:30. We were taking a break at 11:30 on a sand bar Ron and Sandy again met us, this time with a new flashlight to replace our candle and several nice cold pops! Thanks again for everything. On Ron and Sandy's direction, we headed for a large sandbar outside Bellevue, IA. When we got there we were amazed by the collection of huge boats, all either parked on the sandbar or racing around. The waves were 2-3' tall and coming from every direction. We locked through and went to town. We were surprised to see that the railroad tracks went directly through the middle of town, right through the center of Main street!. Traffic on one side went in one direction, traffic on the other side went opposite. The lock operators recommended a campsite about 3 miles downstream. When we got there, it was mayhem. There were jet skis and boats everywhere. After finding every campsite filled, we went back upstream and found a nice site on the side of the river. We created a comfortable camp using debris we found along the shore. Just as we were getting ready for bed we discovered that our sweet little campsite had one draw back. It was about 30' from a railroad track! We were dog tired and since we wanted to get an early start tomorrow, we were staying put. The passing trains only shook the tent 3 times that night. Not bad.... by dz

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Way fun...

Written by Sisu 31 months ago

This comment was modified by Sisu 31 months ago

Fun to come back after Labor Day and read your updates. So glad to hear that the flooding wasn't a problem for you. I was at the cabin this weekend and then closed it up for the season. I gassed up your car so it'll be ready for you there when you get back. I talked to the neighbors on both sides and they are going to keep an eye on it through the fall. Take care.

	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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