Eva Reports 6:43 am EST
Good luck to the Hazel Brothers. I figure they are about a day ahead of Jack and Brian.
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It is 6:30 am And Jack just reported in from his sleeping bag. Brian is still snoring and Jack is gonna build a fire to get warm.
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They paddled till 11:00pm last night still not to Mesick. He reports their plan is to do both dams today.The rain hasn't started yet so they want to get on the river before it does.
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Be safe my friends.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
UKC Update 54
The confusion continues for the Capt'n -
Here is some clarification for those wondering who the Hazel Brothers are. There appears to be two more cats out there that need herding.
Kelly Hazel reports:
Andy Hazel met Dan in September when he was canoeing near Portland. Dan told him about this trip. Andy talked to Dan about doing just the Manistee with him. Andy and his brother were not able to confirm they could get time off of work until last Monday. They tried to call Dan, but he of course was on the Ausable by then. Unfortunately Dan became ill and Andy and his brother Steve were not able to meet up in Grayling and paddle together. As for the canoe they are paddling- it is one of our Sawyers, but I am not sure which one. We have a Champ and a Charger. Andy is planning to pay for the race. He did not want to give Dan 50 to carry with him on the canoe trip. I hope this helps give some information.
Here is some clarification for those wondering who the Hazel Brothers are. There appears to be two more cats out there that need herding.
Kelly Hazel reports:
Andy Hazel met Dan in September when he was canoeing near Portland. Dan told him about this trip. Andy talked to Dan about doing just the Manistee with him. Andy and his brother were not able to confirm they could get time off of work until last Monday. They tried to call Dan, but he of course was on the Ausable by then. Unfortunately Dan became ill and Andy and his brother Steve were not able to meet up in Grayling and paddle together. As for the canoe they are paddling- it is one of our Sawyers, but I am not sure which one. We have a Champ and a Charger. Andy is planning to pay for the race. He did not want to give Dan 50 to carry with him on the canoe trip. I hope this helps give some information.
UKC Update 53
.Mark has finished! Somewhere around 5:30pm EST
.No fan fair, no spectators, just the smiling faces of Mark and the girl working at the A&W Root Beer Stand; Mark celebrated and had his post challenge meal. "Have a nice day"
.There has been some confusion on the Capt'ns part on the tracking the remainder of the challengers. To coin a phrase from Jim Woodruff - "It's like herding cats".
.It's a who's done it, mystery sort of thing without a SPOT on the remaining craft.
.So keep the information coming, the good the bad and the ugly. The peeps in the village wanna know!!
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The Captain Reporting
Monday, October 5, 2009
UKC Update 52
Hazel Reports -
The Hazel boys have checked in Monday @ 11:30. They were @ M37. They had 26 miles on the river today so far and are still paddling.
The Hazel boys have checked in Monday @ 11:30. They were @ M37. They had 26 miles on the river today so far and are still paddling.
UKC Update 51
Eva Reports 11:56 am EST:
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Got a call from Jack M at 11:30 am Rainy all day yesterday with headwinds. Today is much better. Brian Keel saw a bear yesterday and some deer. They just passed Lucas Road and heading to 131 Want to make Mesick tonight but not sure if they will.
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They will check in later.
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Eva Reports:
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Jack and Brian just made it passed 131 and it is 1:30 Brian is fishing for supper tonight and Jack is re-organizing his equipment. Jack says HI to all that are following the Kruger Challenge. The support has been fantastic.
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They will update later.
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Got a call from Jack M at 11:30 am Rainy all day yesterday with headwinds. Today is much better. Brian Keel saw a bear yesterday and some deer. They just passed Lucas Road and heading to 131 Want to make Mesick tonight but not sure if they will.
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They will check in later.
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Eva Reports:
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Jack and Brian just made it passed 131 and it is 1:30 Brian is fishing for supper tonight and Jack is re-organizing his equipment. Jack says HI to all that are following the Kruger Challenge. The support has been fantastic.
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They will update later.
UKC Update 50
Mark Reports - 9:00am EST
Oh what a good night sleep will bring.... MORE RAIN!! I didn't have the heart to tell him I was looking at 60+ degrees and sunshine, just across the small pond we call lake Michigan.
Mark reports feeling really good today; He's so glad he got some sleep to enjoy the last day on the river. Looks like he is paddling this last section alone, unless someone drops in to meet him. Getting to know the Michigan Paddling Community any thing is possible.
Mark figure he will complete the journey by 5:00pm EST today.
Keep you eye on that SPOT for up to minute updates on location!!
The Captain Reporting
Oh what a good night sleep will bring.... MORE RAIN!! I didn't have the heart to tell him I was looking at 60+ degrees and sunshine, just across the small pond we call lake Michigan.
Mark reports feeling really good today; He's so glad he got some sleep to enjoy the last day on the river. Looks like he is paddling this last section alone, unless someone drops in to meet him. Getting to know the Michigan Paddling Community any thing is possible.
Mark figure he will complete the journey by 5:00pm EST today.
Keep you eye on that SPOT for up to minute updates on location!!
The Captain Reporting
UKC Update 49
Bob Bradford Reports
Filling in more gaps of coverage.
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Here are a few things I know and some that I'm guessing at. I talked with Connie Cannon a few min. ago and she said that out of the pro boats it shakes out like this.
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Don Brooks/ Brian Merrsman finished at Harvey bridge at 9:30 PM Sat.
Connie Cannon/Bill Brundage " " " " 9:38 PM "
Bruce Barton/ Rebecca Barton 9:39 PM "
Rick Gillingd/ Kari Waineright 12:45 PM "
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Rick said that it started raining hard 5 min. before Harvey bridge.
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I see that Toby's SPOT shows that him and Dave got to Harvey bridge a few hours ago and a little later than Mark did.
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I tried Toby's phone but it goes to voice mail. I can only guess that they are camped there. I suspect that Mark is way over due for a good nap after the surge he put in.
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I talked to Roxanne and Dan is home in bed and not able to hold any thing down yet. He will be going to the doctor on Monday. I guess Amy Keel ( Brian Keel's wife)brought him home yesterday afternoon.
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I'm not sure about the Hazel brothers, or Brian Keel. They planned on going the rest of the way to Lake Michigan, but there no match for Mark. I hope they stick with Jack the rest of the way.
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Keep up the good work on the web site
Filling in more gaps of coverage.
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Here are a few things I know and some that I'm guessing at. I talked with Connie Cannon a few min. ago and she said that out of the pro boats it shakes out like this.
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Don Brooks/ Brian Merrsman finished at Harvey bridge at 9:30 PM Sat.
Connie Cannon/Bill Brundage " " " " 9:38 PM "
Bruce Barton/ Rebecca Barton 9:39 PM "
Rick Gillingd/ Kari Waineright 12:45 PM "
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Rick said that it started raining hard 5 min. before Harvey bridge.
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I see that Toby's SPOT shows that him and Dave got to Harvey bridge a few hours ago and a little later than Mark did.
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I tried Toby's phone but it goes to voice mail. I can only guess that they are camped there. I suspect that Mark is way over due for a good nap after the surge he put in.
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I talked to Roxanne and Dan is home in bed and not able to hold any thing down yet. He will be going to the doctor on Monday. I guess Amy Keel ( Brian Keel's wife)brought him home yesterday afternoon.
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I'm not sure about the Hazel brothers, or Brian Keel. They planned on going the rest of the way to Lake Michigan, but there no match for Mark. I hope they stick with Jack the rest of the way.
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Keep up the good work on the web site
UKC Update 47
A look Back - Mark preps for the 7 mile portage - photo by Mike SmithMike Smith Reports
Had a good time talking with Mark although it was brief as he was on a mission for sure.
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Brian hung around the campfire for awhile and had a good nights rest. He was in good spirits on Sun morning shoving off at 8:45am by himself.
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I had a couple cups of coffee with Chuck Ambroy than made my way home. A great time was had by all, nothing better than listening to stories of the river.
Had a good time talking with Mark although it was brief as he was on a mission for sure.
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Brian hung around the campfire for awhile and had a good nights rest. He was in good spirits on Sun morning shoving off at 8:45am by himself.
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I had a couple cups of coffee with Chuck Ambroy than made my way home. A great time was had by all, nothing better than listening to stories of the river.
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