Day 165 - 166 05/20/2010
 
The highlight of the last two days came via a batch of pictures and videos my sister-in-law Amy sent of my nephew Noah riding a bike without training wheels. He’s due to turn five in just a few weeks and seeing those images of him tooling around on two wheels reminded me of how much I’m looking forward to being back with my family back in Wisconsin. I can’t wait to be Uncle Jake full time not just on holiday visits.

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My nephew enjoying one of his first two wheeled rides
Most of what I did do over the last two days was clean and maintain gear. Yesterday I spent the day shopping for food and charts to see me through the next couple of weeks. In addition I spent a few hours soaping and rinsing all of my camping gear and dry bags. They’d all become a bit salty over the last few months and consequently were prone to absorbing the slightest bit of moisture out of the air. Today I sanded out a fresh layer of “Marine Tex” epoxy I had added to the keel strip on the Ikkuma (my kayak) to extend the life of it and my hull. After a close inspection of the hull I was pleased to see how well it’s holding up after more than 3000 miles of hard use. I feel confidant that it will see me through the next 2000 miles back home. When the boat was finished I organized my gear and re-packed all of the freshly cleaned dry bags.

At the end of the day Vic and Tracy treated me to a giant meal at a local Italian place for my last night in town. They figured that a big serving of pasta would go a long way toward keeping me going strong during my crossing of the mouth of the Chesapeake tomorrow. The weather looks great for the crossing with only light winds in the forecast so it should be a great day to get back out there.

 


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Jenny
05/21/2010 7:18am

Lydia say's "good for Noah...Real Good !!"
And "AWESOME !" for the cover shot of Jake !!

(me too !)

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Sean F. link
05/21/2010 8:23am

Thats "GOOD STUFF" Jake!! Thanks for sharing.

Seems that Noah has something in common with Uncle Jake...Peddle Noah Peddle!!!
-Sean F.

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Lyn Stachovak
05/21/2010 8:27am

Atta boy Noah! Atta boy Jake!

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Al Benton link
05/21/2010 11:06am

Jake, in just a few days the third major leg of your amazing Project will be completed as you begin working your way inland (unless the side trek to Lubec, Maine is still on the agenda).

Be sure to post one last photo of an Atlantic Sunrise while you can.

Nephew Noah, 2-wheelin' at only 4, that's quite an accomplishment (must run in the family).

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Ann Daley
05/21/2010 1:32pm

Noah clearly has his Uncle Jake's adventursome spirit! Way to go, Noah, and way to go Jake!

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Josh Tremblay link
05/21/2010 8:18pm

Jake,
That nephew of yours is quite the charger. Yeah Noah!

Glad to see your SPOT is back online. Looks like you made it across the mouth of the Chesapeake today.

Just over 2 months until I depart on my trip.
Your photos and blog have really helped paint a picture of the journey ahead. Thank you for sharing.

Cheering you on,

Josh Tremblay

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