just joining… glad you are recording your journey… you are adding to literally centuries of rich history provided by rivermen who recorded the great trek upon which you have embarked. Good luck!
Hello all! My name is Tom and I own and operate ShawneeTours.com . I grew up on the River a couple hours north of St.louis and now reside a couple hours south of there. I am glad to see ya’ll have good weather for a few days. The fall mushrooms and fishing have been prime lately. I hope to see you come through Southern Illinois. Devils BacKbone And Grand Tower are spectactular, I hope you will agree. Keep up the good word, raise awareness… Tom@ShawneeTours.com
Saw your g-friend Sarah Harmer perform her lovely music in Memphis last night, and she dedicated a couple songs to your boat and your cause. A score of collective prayers went out to y’all during her show. Enjoy the moonlight! Paddle on!!
Good morning to the crew of the Annie! I met and visited with you wonderful people Thurs. evening at Devils Backbone in Grand Tower. I hope you had a restful evening. Good luck and God speed on your adventurous journy. I will follow your journy daily. See Ya!!!!
Good morning Sarah….We want to wish a very “Happy Birthday” to our most adventurous grand-daughter. We can’t wait to hear about every detail of life on the river. Meanwhile, be safe and enjoy every moment. Have a wonderful day….Lots of hugs and kisses, Gramma and Grampa
I meet you in Vicksburg at your departure. There was/is another boater of interest the CG called me about. I really enjoyed meeting you and the crew! Enjoy the day!
Sarah,
This is not a pleasant note for me to send. I am the mother of one of the men you hung out with in Memphis. His name is Kris Shields, the sailor of Maya. He is in a bit of a pickle and I thought I would see if there are anyone people you have touched on the way who could help him out.
He is in vicksburg or should I say short of vicksburg. He actually was in a safezone when he was abruptly pushed to the banks of rocks by a boater who says he works for the coast guard, the barge company and the Sheriff. this was to my amazement. He actually can walk from the top of his boat to the rocks. The Hull may be taking some damage.
He contacted the coast guard to ask for them to remove him from the rocks. They said yes then no then yes then no, now they have left it to their discretion of whether or not it is seaworthy.
His spiritual trek may come to an end if we don’t help him. financially we cannot at this point get him a motor nor find anyone who would take the risk of liability to remove him from the rocks.
I know you said you would love to just sail for awhile like he had chosen to do. His peace has been disrupted by cruilty of humanity and I would love for him to continue his journey to find more of and share his spiritual beliefs.
my email is gailayres@yahoo.com if anyone who is in the area or knows someone who can help, please type in KRIS as the subject. Thank you for your time.
It was great to meet y’all here at Paulina Beach. Hope you enjoyed the food and Southern Hospitality during your short stay. We will keep you in our prayers and follow you here on the blog for the rest of your journey. Have fun and be safe.
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#1 by Joel Waltzer on October 28th, 2009
just joining… glad you are recording your journey… you are adding to literally centuries of rich history provided by rivermen who recorded the great trek upon which you have embarked. Good luck!
#2 by Amy H on October 28th, 2009
pleasure meeting u today…have a safe journey!;)
#3 by Tom on November 2nd, 2009
Hello all! My name is Tom and I own and operate ShawneeTours.com . I grew up on the River a couple hours north of St.louis and now reside a couple hours south of there. I am glad to see ya’ll have good weather for a few days. The fall mushrooms and fishing have been prime lately. I hope to see you come through Southern Illinois. Devils BacKbone And Grand Tower are spectactular, I hope you will agree. Keep up the good word, raise awareness… Tom@ShawneeTours.com
#4 by lorraine on November 5th, 2009
Saw your g-friend Sarah Harmer perform her lovely music in Memphis last night, and she dedicated a couple songs to your boat and your cause. A score of collective prayers went out to y’all during her show. Enjoy the moonlight! Paddle on!!
#5 by Steve on November 6th, 2009
Good morning to the crew of the Annie! I met and visited with you wonderful people Thurs. evening at Devils Backbone in Grand Tower. I hope you had a restful evening. Good luck and God speed on your adventurous journy. I will follow your journy daily. See Ya!!!!
#6 by Kathleen Mocklin on November 17th, 2009
Just joined the subscription to your fabulous blog!
Please stop by and visit the Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site when you all reach our bend in the River in Plaquemine, Louisiana!
Sincerely,
Kathleen Mocklin, M.A.
Interpretive Ranger
Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site
(225) 687-7158
http://www.plaqlock.wordpress.com
#7 by Gramma and Grampa on November 22nd, 2009
Good morning Sarah….We want to wish a very “Happy Birthday” to our most adventurous grand-daughter. We can’t wait to hear about every detail of life on the river. Meanwhile, be safe and enjoy every moment. Have a wonderful day….Lots of hugs and kisses, Gramma and Grampa
#8 by Jeff Richardson on November 24th, 2009
I meet you in Vicksburg at your departure. There was/is another boater of interest the CG called me about. I really enjoyed meeting you and the crew! Enjoy the day!
#9 by gail ayres on November 24th, 2009
Sarah,
This is not a pleasant note for me to send. I am the mother of one of the men you hung out with in Memphis. His name is Kris Shields, the sailor of Maya. He is in a bit of a pickle and I thought I would see if there are anyone people you have touched on the way who could help him out.
He is in vicksburg or should I say short of vicksburg. He actually was in a safezone when he was abruptly pushed to the banks of rocks by a boater who says he works for the coast guard, the barge company and the Sheriff. this was to my amazement. He actually can walk from the top of his boat to the rocks. The Hull may be taking some damage.
He contacted the coast guard to ask for them to remove him from the rocks. They said yes then no then yes then no, now they have left it to their discretion of whether or not it is seaworthy.
His spiritual trek may come to an end if we don’t help him. financially we cannot at this point get him a motor nor find anyone who would take the risk of liability to remove him from the rocks.
I know you said you would love to just sail for awhile like he had chosen to do. His peace has been disrupted by cruilty of humanity and I would love for him to continue his journey to find more of and share his spiritual beliefs.
my email is gailayres@yahoo.com if anyone who is in the area or knows someone who can help, please type in KRIS as the subject. Thank you for your time.
good luck on your journey as well.
Gail Ayres
#10 by Bienvenu on December 2nd, 2009
See you at Paulina beach!!
#11 by bienvenu on December 4th, 2009
Hope you all enjoyed the jambalaya!!!
#12 by Jeff Duhe on December 5th, 2009
It was great to meet y’all here at Paulina Beach. Hope you enjoyed the food and Southern Hospitality during your short stay. We will keep you in our prayers and follow you here on the blog for the rest of your journey. Have fun and be safe.