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Day 141-142

4/26/2010

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Yesterday and today have become R&R days as I get myself organized for the run up to Charleston, SC this week, and on up to Norfolk, VA by mid May. Originally I had plans to be back on the water by today (Monday) but fairly strong winds, a great town to hang out in, and very cozy accommodations at Marsha and Ronnie‘s house, have kept me land-bound one more day.
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Hillary, Nick, and me at Sea Kayak GA
While I was at the kayak store sorting out maps yesterday, a young couple stopped in looking for a seat cushion. They looked as though they’ve been on the water a while and someone asked where they were headed. It turns out that they started a couple weeks ago in St. Augustine, FL and are on their way as far north as they can get by Memorial Day. Like me, they’re taking advantage of a “between apartments” and “between Jobs/school” moment in their life to do their trip. Traveling with a 16 foot sit on top kayak and a 13 foot plastic sit inside they’re going a bit slower than me but, much like the turtle and the hare, they’re slow but steady progress allowed them to catch up with me here in Tybee. It was fun to swap notes on the route from Florida to here and interesting to see how many of the same places we ended up visiting. They’ve been utilizing marinas a fair amount to gain access to showers and a bit of civilization. After learning how well it has worked for them, I may be doing the same when the need arises.
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Regan and Ashley taking boats to demo
Yesterday wasn’t spent completely off the water for me. A young man named Ashley stopped by the store to look at some kayaks and I accompanied him as he demoed a couple. It turns out that he has aspirations to paddle the length of the Missouri River (and possibly beyond). By hooking up with a place like Sea Kayak GA and folks like Ronnie and Marsha, I know he’s on the right track.

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Why paddle the rough stuff when it will be calm tomorrow?
On a borrowed beach cruiser bike from Ronnie, I’m now on my way to explore the town. With luck I’ll find a post office and lunch along the way.

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Lyn Stachovak
4/26/2010 03:59:52 am

We sent your package off to Charleston this morning. It should be there by Wednesday or Thursday (at the latest). Hope it catches up with you.

Still meeting great people and having fun. That's what this trip is all about after all.

With that said, I'm off to dig in another garden. It's so much fun getting dirty and pulling weeds. Love you.

Mom

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Jenny
4/27/2010 01:50:38 am

COOL ! Enough said ?

xo, Jenny

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Sean Fitzgibbon link
4/27/2010 07:01:07 am

Jake, When you get to Charleston- it might feel like you have been there before- Oh wait, we all just left there 2 weeks ago! Don 't let it get to you- KEEP PADDLING BROTHER!!! GO JAKE GO!!
The Gulf Coast Posse is thinking 'bout you! Sean, Jeff, KayakKev, Peggy, and many others!
P.S. -- I'm so envious as I am back to work and seeing patients full swing- wish I were paddling!!

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