I'm so thrilled to have gotten a text message from Dave Forbes, a paddler that's already on the river, warning me about some of the tricky areas up north. I forwarded it on to my buddy Dave Roberts who's leaving in a day or two. There's supposed to be a lot of rain in the next few days (storms) so hopefully the water levels will be a bit higher and the paddling easier? I'm just excited that I'm part of a working information water trail! So cool.
I spent the past few days enjoying my family for my grandmother's 90th birthday. My grandfather, 91, said to me one day, "So I hear your parents are trying to talk you out of this paddling thing." I affirmed. "And you're still on for it all?" he asked. I affirmed. "Good for you!" he said as he clapped me on the back. It was an unexpected and welcome encouragement from the elder tribe! (And my mom has since decided she supports me afterall, because I'm well prepared. And my dad is very supportive of the idea, and is just concerned for my long-term financial well-being).
Today, I spent the day finishing a press release I started a couple weeks ago...it's so hard to write about yourself! I sent it off to over a dozen organizations, magazines, and newspapers that I thought might be interested. In other great news, I went from 82% funded to 91% funded in just a few hours today! I continue to be bowled over by the generosity and encouragement of each person who has contributed to my Kickstarter campaign. I've got 3 days left, and I'm confident that I'll make my goal. And I might even exceed my goal and be able to afford a sonde...
I spent the past few days enjoying my family for my grandmother's 90th birthday. My grandfather, 91, said to me one day, "So I hear your parents are trying to talk you out of this paddling thing." I affirmed. "And you're still on for it all?" he asked. I affirmed. "Good for you!" he said as he clapped me on the back. It was an unexpected and welcome encouragement from the elder tribe! (And my mom has since decided she supports me afterall, because I'm well prepared. And my dad is very supportive of the idea, and is just concerned for my long-term financial well-being).
Today, I spent the day finishing a press release I started a couple weeks ago...it's so hard to write about yourself! I sent it off to over a dozen organizations, magazines, and newspapers that I thought might be interested. In other great news, I went from 82% funded to 91% funded in just a few hours today! I continue to be bowled over by the generosity and encouragement of each person who has contributed to my Kickstarter campaign. I've got 3 days left, and I'm confident that I'll make my goal. And I might even exceed my goal and be able to afford a sonde...
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