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Applaud for Quad Cities

6/25/2015

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Today was the first time I had to stop paddling because of pain and fatigue.  Crossing the relatively small pool (lake) above Lock and Dam #15 was almost impossible for this 80 year old paddler. Winds were fierce, blowing whitecaps in my face the entire crossing. Had to cross to the East bank to make any progress. It was very tense.  I needed to paddle through the lock in time for media interviews scheduled for 1200 in Rock Island.
The interviews were great. Felt the Quad Cities community truly opened their arms with kindness and sincere appreciation for what I am attempting to accomplish during this journey. Many thanks to all of you.
After four interviews, lunch, and a wonderful tour of the Navarro Canoe Company factory, we pushed on for more river mileage.  Trying to make it to St Louis for the Fourth of July fireworks and a visit with the legendary Big Muddy Mike.  It won’t be easy.   I still have 12 more locks to pass through before reaching Alton, IL.

Hunkering down now in my tent on an island across from Buffalo, Iowa. Thankfully dry, I truly need a good night's rest. Even though the sun is still showing I have no more miles left in me before I go to sleep.
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Jo
6/26/2015 04:28:09 pm

Great day with y'all...hope you got a good night's sleep after all the greasy food, ice cream and beer. 😊

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Leonard Gates link
6/6/2022 10:56:51 pm

Thank you for sharing thiis

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