Day 96

3/12/2010

It was an eventful day on the water, as a strong tail wind swept me north along the Intracoastal from Juipeter Beach toward Fort Pierce I counted no less than eighteen manatee and one TORNADO!

15 Comments

Aaron Stachovak

3/11/2010 09:31:48 pm

Sweet!

now that is an adventure :)

Jan Kleck

3/11/2010 09:57:10 pm

You cannot dispute what Aaron's comment says. However, he sounds like he wants to be there and I am happy you were able to share it with us on film. Amazing! See you in a matter of days now!

Lyn Stachovak

3/11/2010 11:57:59 pm

WOW!!!!! I witnessed one tornado in my life, coming up behind a church that had a big sign on the front of it saying, "PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD". That was enough for me. Glad to know you were keeping an eye and ear on the weather situation.

Have fun this weekend and I hope you have much much better (or as Aaron would say, "gooder") weather.

Mom

Don MCumber link

3/12/2010 12:48:08 am

Jake -
Pretty cool footage! In December, my girlfriend (Brenda) & I watched a waterspout come down from the clouds & hit the water, while we sat watching it on a chickee in Everglades National Park. Nowhere to run to, so we just watched, for about 10 minutes. Unfortunately, it was near dusk, so my camera didn't pic it up like yours did - well done!

John Schleicher

3/12/2010 12:49:08 am

Your Mom is right, WOW!

John in Tybee

Tootie

3/12/2010 12:58:17 am

"WOW" is right. Thanks for sharing this with us. My crazy sister would have loved to have been there with you watching this. Has to be something wrong with her, right? So glad you are watching the weather reports. Have a good weekend, but above all, stay safe.

B. Mundy link

3/12/2010 02:43:59 am

Crazy footage. Great job. Looks like Florida is getting battered by storms again today. Be safe.

Darlene from Islaes of Capri/Goodland link

3/12/2010 05:32:11 am

Hi Jake,
Holy Canoli what amazing footage. You are going to have many wonderful experiences to share when your trip is done. Maybe you will consider being a guest speaker at PCP club meeting after this adventure. I will stay tuned for more exciting footage. Keep safe!
Darlene

Dave Lindo link

3/12/2010 11:22:02 am

I sent that one to ya Jake. O K L A H O M A!

Joe Wyse

3/12/2010 12:39:15 pm

Cool stuff!!! Can't wait to read your book!?

Chris Griffith link

3/12/2010 11:59:14 pm

Incredible. I think you just want some rough conditions like we had on the first day at the Golden Gate Kayak Symposium ;)

Lyn Stachovak

3/13/2010 06:48:29 am

When did you fly into San Diego?

Alicia

3/13/2010 08:14:40 am

Yippeee whoooo hoooo. Guess who walked into Aqua Adventures !! Yep my dearest Jake !!!! He's home !!!!! Sweet, we get to have him till April 2nd. !!!! PS; Yes I got that kiss he owed me LOL

Alicia

Aaron Stachovak

3/13/2010 10:33:29 am

Jake is home? When did he decide to come back to Wisconsin? oh - I see, he is in California before he resumes his trip home home :)

have fun Jake!

Charlotte Key

3/13/2010 11:10:51 am

So glad Jake, that you got to California in a timely manner to help Jen with the Southwest Kayak Symposium... she has to be so grateful and I am sure is real glad to see you again:-)

Sorry it didnt work out for the Silver River adventure, but there is still plenty of time down the road, or should I say, down the river? I still want you to experience that river and all its glory, the wild rhesus monkeys playing in the trees, the multiple blue springs fed river with huge varieties of fish, turtles,etc. the fabulous waterfowl and of course resident gators.

Another trip, another time.

Maybe when you are a famous author, you will remember us and come visit (and paddle with us in central Florida)... We will plan much farther ahead next time and it will be on a weekend!

Have fun. Remember: Keep your paddle wet and your hair dry! Charlotte

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