Jan 29, 2024 | Missouri River |
Costa Mesa, California January 30, 2024 Dear Family & Friends: In 2023, I completed a through-paddle of the Missouri River in my “livelikedan”/ “Ollie Power” canoe. The trip began at the source of the River in the Rocky Mountains near Three Forks, Montana and...
Jan 1, 2024 | Mountaineering, Uncategorized |
Costa Mesa, Ca. January 1, 2024 Dear Family & Friends: On the darkest eve of World War II, King George VI came to the microphone of the BBC to deliver the annual Christmas message to the British Commonwealth. He spoke these eloquent and immortal words:* I said to...
Dec 14, 2023 | Missouri River |
Costa Mesa, California December 14, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: I am home with my family. Here is my account of the last two days on Mighty Mo. December 10. My day began with breakfast with Brian Mason at the Bike Stop Cafe in St. Charles. Brian is an...
Dec 9, 2023 | Missouri River |
St. Charles, Missouri December 9, 2023 I’m resting comfortably in St. Charles, looking forward to the Christmas celebrations going on in this beautiful, historic city, which was formerly the Capital of Missouri. Here is how I got here. December 6. I paddled from...
Dec 5, 2023 | Missouri River |
Hermann, Missouri December 5, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: December 1. Jerico picked me up at the casino/hotel and transported me to the Franklin Island Ramp. The 25 mile paddle from Boonville to Coopers Landing was frigid cold under dark, overcast skies and...
