The Big Pour

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The pouring of this column that the rock will sit on has to cure for seven days before we move on to phase three. The weight of the rock is 7960 pounds.
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Phase three will be placing the rock on the column then getting it leveled and position in the right direction then pouring cement for the outside collar and the floor. The floor will lock the rock into place.
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The bricks are being put in starting May 9. If you are gonna get one have the form back to us by May first. See our web site for information on how to do that. www.verlenkrugermemorial.org
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A very special Thank You goes out to, Cook Brothers of Portland for giving us the rock and bringing it to the site. To Goose Creek Foundations, Heath Moyer and Brian Thelen for all their time and expertise in making sure that this base will last. To Joe Miller of Miller concrete. Joe has donated the concrete for this job and also the concrete for the pavilion in 2006.
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Thank You All, The Memorial Board and Supporters

Let the digging begin!!

Verlen's Statue...

makes progress



The original rock we were gonna use for the statue of Verlen was not big enough for him to stand on, we put the template of his feet on it every way that we could but came up short. However Cook Brothers here in Portland donated a beautiful red rock that will work and looks great.

The End... or only the beginning

DinaSnore " Big Thumbs Up"

Florida Challenge 2010

28 days, 6 hours, 57 minutes

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Super Snore has done it! He has completed a 1200 mile journey around the state of Florida, including the 40 mile portage between the St. Mary's and the Suwanee Rivers. Now 7 others set out, Snore is one of the sixth that finished, a most memorable run. What makes his run so memorable, is his humor insight and numerous mishaps.
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Day 1 would have brought most ordinary people to the grips of a DNF, but after equipment failure strong winds and bitterly cool weather, he persevered. Remember that was only the first day... trial and tribulations, highs and lows, but the onlookers cheered on Go Snore GO!
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For Sharkchow Wisdom - Click Here

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Check the Watertribe Rosters - North Carolina Challenge 2010 right around the corner!!

FC Update #92

Runningmouth reports: 9:00am
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Hitting it hard at Ihop!! Took the cafe down for a mega stack of flapjacks in Verlen's honor and followed up with a huge burger.
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Still riding the tide of success, reality struck..."Time to plan another trip"
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He's all jazzed up!! Down to the launch to wait for Snore to come in!!

FC Update #91

Sharkchow Wisdom:
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And then there was one. -
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SnoreBringGator is taking the offshore route to the finish line at Mullet Key. He is looking good and is in the midst of a really inspiring push to the finish. He'll have to tell us when he gets in how much rest he's had, but he is moving and moving well. Go Snore.
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Wind today is from the SE at 10. That should be close to a headwind, but he is moving. Late afternoon it is forecast to turn west. Sat. night it should turn east at 10.
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Here's the bottom line. The deadline in this month-long, 1,200 mile, round-the-clock race around Florida is Sunday at noon. Snore looks to be in position to easily beat it.
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There is only one thing left to say. GO SNORE.
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Mrs. Snore Speaks:
As of 8 this morning Snore is doing good. He's tired and hasn't been out of Perseverance since 6pm Thursday. Ate his last instant meal and has requested I bring him food. Snore should be crossing the finish line sometime after noon.
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Thanks to everyone who has provided support and inspiration to Snore during his journey around the great State of Florida. Not only does this race provide a personal challenge for all participants, but it also brings life in the real world back into perspective.
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Mrs. Snore (Gail)

FC Update #90

5th place

Runningmouth

2010 Florida Challenge 1200 mi

27 days, 14 hours, and 35 minutes

What an adventure! Would like to say congrats for an epic finish! Quite fun for me to get to know you John! Thanks for the laughs, the adventure the challenge!! Congrats - Click here

FC Update #89

As the boys (Snore and RunningMouth) push their way south, deadline looming the wind builds out of the south southeast. What a run, what a joy to follow their adventure. Looks like they are both in double digits, under 100 miles to go. More at Sharkchow Wisdom - Click Here
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When I spoke with John (Runningmouth) he stated that he was savoring every minute. He's not sure how he can go back to normalized living. The lure of his sweetie has given him strength and encouragement, I think he called it "snuggle time". wup wup...

FC Update #88

Congrats to Crazy Russian!

25 days, 22 hours, and 30 minutes

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4th place -Florida Challenge 2010

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Outstanding effort! The congrats continue - click here

FC Updates #87

Snore Reports: 3/31 7:59pm
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Has the sail up, not sure how far he will go, has no destination in mind.

Runningthmouth reports: 3/31 8:50pm
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Cedar Key baby!! My Phone not so great here. Having dinner with Tyro but I'll try to call and send some stuff tomorrow.
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Nasty Headwinds coming out of river but then quick run to Cedar Key. Joe got me a hotel room, first real shower since Fort Clinch!