Mark Reports 12:35pm EST
Scores are in: Emergen C 1 vs. Gatorade 0
Dan is a new man!! Rebounding after drinking Emergen C - it's the only thing he can keep down.
With 10 miles today under their belt they're pushing forward to Grayling, MI. Stopping less do to the cold, keeping it moving to stay warm and staying away from the shivers; this is pure adventure. Everyone in good spirits...
The Captain Reporting
Friday, October 2, 2009
UKC Update 34
Bob Bradford Reports 8:41am EST
Truth in paddling... Bob corrects me on the finish time - Actually 3 days 13 hours and 25 min. Their pre-challenge goal reached to be under 4 days!!
Bob and Mike on their 5.5 hour lay over do to fog got little sleep, as the coyotes were going nuts all night felt like they were surrounded...
NOTE: THE 131 BRIDGE IS GONE!! CAT WALK /YELLOW FLASHING LIGHT AND A COUPLE OF CRANES - PASS RIVER LEFT!!
Bob will make the announcement at the M72 campground tonight before the Kruger 100. Bob stated it was pretty scary coming through there at night with that cat walk only a couple feet off the water.
Just finishing breakfast with the on-lookers, Evert Kozier and a hand full of others have been working their way down river with Janet cheering the Von Bradford Express all along!
They're off to the campground to meet up with everybody - shortly.
The Captain Reporting
Truth in paddling... Bob corrects me on the finish time - Actually 3 days 13 hours and 25 min. Their pre-challenge goal reached to be under 4 days!!
Bob and Mike on their 5.5 hour lay over do to fog got little sleep, as the coyotes were going nuts all night felt like they were surrounded...
NOTE: THE 131 BRIDGE IS GONE!! CAT WALK /YELLOW FLASHING LIGHT AND A COUPLE OF CRANES - PASS RIVER LEFT!!
Bob will make the announcement at the M72 campground tonight before the Kruger 100. Bob stated it was pretty scary coming through there at night with that cat walk only a couple feet off the water.
Just finishing breakfast with the on-lookers, Evert Kozier and a hand full of others have been working their way down river with Janet cheering the Von Bradford Express all along!
They're off to the campground to meet up with everybody - shortly.
The Captain Reporting
UKC Update 33
Mark reports 7:51am EST
The big news is Dan has got the flu and has been heaving for the last couple of days. We hadn't said anything as we were not sure what their plan of action was going to be. Mark humped it to Mio a day ago got medication at the pharmacy. Dan is finally keeping food and drink down. They have been monitoring his health closely.
They're using the number system for well being; 1 being top shape -10 being dead. Dan has been at a 5 since Wednesday. Yeah half dead.
Today he is a 4 and the plan is to put in 20 plus miles. Quiting does not seem to be an option at this point, though we have looked at exit strategies if things worsen.
We used the number system with the girls on the MR 340 and the EC. It's a great system to address real health and welfare issues that surface on events like these. Team travel has its challenges. You owe it to the team to be factual.
The Captain Reporting
The big news is Dan has got the flu and has been heaving for the last couple of days. We hadn't said anything as we were not sure what their plan of action was going to be. Mark humped it to Mio a day ago got medication at the pharmacy. Dan is finally keeping food and drink down. They have been monitoring his health closely.
They're using the number system for well being; 1 being top shape -10 being dead. Dan has been at a 5 since Wednesday. Yeah half dead.
Today he is a 4 and the plan is to put in 20 plus miles. Quiting does not seem to be an option at this point, though we have looked at exit strategies if things worsen.
We used the number system with the girls on the MR 340 and the EC. It's a great system to address real health and welfare issues that surface on events like these. Team travel has its challenges. You owe it to the team to be factual.
The Captain Reporting
UKC Update 32
SPOT 7:37.58pm EST
The Von Bradford Express has done it!! They have have completed the first running of the Ultimate Kruger Challenge in 3 days 13hours 25 mins
We call that "hauling butt" in the Old Country! Nice effort!! I'm sure the stories will be flying tonight at the M72 campground up in Grayling.
Mark left a message stating Tres Amigos plan on pushing hard on Friday. Waiting for the am call to get the whole plan.
Incredible trip across Michigan - Outstanding!! -The Captain Reporting
The Von Bradford Express has done it!! They have have completed the first running of the Ultimate Kruger Challenge in 3 days 13hours 25 mins
We call that "hauling butt" in the Old Country! Nice effort!! I'm sure the stories will be flying tonight at the M72 campground up in Grayling.
Mark left a message stating Tres Amigos plan on pushing hard on Friday. Waiting for the am call to get the whole plan.
Incredible trip across Michigan - Outstanding!! -The Captain Reporting
Thursday, October 1, 2009
UKC Update 31
Mark reports 3:35pm EST
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Made it through the boat pull , gonna paddle for another hour and see how everyone feels. Big days, very big days. This is tougher then paddling up the Huron River for sure,
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Man O Man are Bob and Mike making tracks, go for it boys!!
UKC Update 30
Mark Reports 1:52pm EST
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Working the portage at Mio Dam. Everyone in good spirits everyone pushing on. They got some good weather and sunshine. Wind has dropped off to nothing.
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The pond looks a little dry from the picture. Gonna be a haul to some navigable water. - The Captain Reporting
UKC Update 29
Janet Bradford reports 11:03 EST
Fog so thick, you could cut it with a knife; Or at least pushed off the river for awhile.
After paddling by braille for a couple of hours Bob and Mike finally pulled off. Took a 5 1/2 hour break and got some sleep and played it safe. You don't set any records or live to paddle again if you are not safe.
No barges on the Manistee, but plenty of navigating needed. Fog is much different then paddling in the dark. Your light paves the way in darkness; In fog, your light blinds you with the reflection. Orientation is greatly impaired.
The Captain Reporting
Fog so thick, you could cut it with a knife; Or at least pushed off the river for awhile.
After paddling by braille for a couple of hours Bob and Mike finally pulled off. Took a 5 1/2 hour break and got some sleep and played it safe. You don't set any records or live to paddle again if you are not safe.
No barges on the Manistee, but plenty of navigating needed. Fog is much different then paddling in the dark. Your light paves the way in darkness; In fog, your light blinds you with the reflection. Orientation is greatly impaired.
The Captain Reporting
UKC Update 28
Mark reports 7:47am EST
Frost on the pumpkin last night!! Boys sleeping in a bit. Again Mark appreciates all the support for the trip and the memorial.
Ah the pleasures of a raging morning fire.
The Captain Reporting
Frost on the pumpkin last night!! Boys sleeping in a bit. Again Mark appreciates all the support for the trip and the memorial.
Ah the pleasures of a raging morning fire.
The Captain Reporting
UKC Update 27
Mark picks some prime real estate for camp last night. This Pine has to be a couple hundred years old..
Making good use of the down time to dry out gear. It will be a brisk morning and dry mittens are priceless.
A look back at the put-in on Foote Pond. Lots of chop as Dan drops his Sea Wind into the pond. Man that water looks cold and uninviting.UKC Update 26
Horseshoe Bend, Manistee River.
Bob and Mike are just east of famed Horseshoe Bend; If there was ever a doubt, this should sway you to come paddle the Manistee.
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