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- Day 3
- Friday, June 23, 2017 at 9:45 PM
- 🌧 23 °C
- Altitude: 525 ft
United StatesSimpson Island (historical)36°24’32” N 85°39’44” W
Wildlife
June 23, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 23 °C
Forgot to mention, I saw 5 otters today, 2 were little ones with their parent. Also saw a doe and a small fawn, more ducks and ducklings than I could count, numerous herons, a bunch of them wereRead more
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- Day 4
- Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 6:33 AM
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 525 ft
- United StatesSimpson Island (historical)36°24’32” N 85°39’44” W
Grateful
June 24, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
It is such a beautiful morning. Fish are jumping, the sun is shining, and I am so glad that I got the opportunity to experience this. I'm excited to see what today has in store. I'll keep you updated
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- Day 4
- Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10:13 AM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 518 ft
- United StatesHensley Creek36°24’24” N 85°41’31” W
How all the pics are possible.
June 24, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
A must have for any long distance trip. A solar panel and a 26000 mAh battery. I can charge my phone 4-5 times off the battery and recharge the battery from the sun. It works great.
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- Day 4
- Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 11:53 AM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 538 ft
- United StatesBrooks Island (historical)36°21’54” N 85°41’4” W
Lunch day 4
June 24, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
So as I was paddling, I was looking for a place to stop and eat lunch. I saw this picnic table and realized it was the place. I've came 7.5 miles so far as have 15 to go still. It's a perfect day forRead more
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- Day 4
- Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 12:13 PM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 682 ft
- United StatesSchelley Knob36°21’30” N 85°40’54” W
Wow
June 24, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
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- Day 4
- Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 2:38 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 505 ft
- United StatesBig Branch36°19’6” N 85°44’42” W
Do you see what I see?
June 24, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Yes that really is a goat... In fact there are several. Does anyone know when goat season opens? Naw... I'd have to tow him all the way to camp. And besides, how would I "bag" him? Probably have toRead more
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- Day 4
- Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 4:16 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 495 ft
- United StatesUpper Holleman Island (historical)36°18’18” N 85°48’45” W
Long paddle tomorrow
June 24, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
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- Day 4
- Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 4:27 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 522 ft
- United StatesPhillips Branch36°18’12” N 85°48’36” W
End of a very long day
June 24, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Got my hammock and tarp up, now time for some grub, Maybe I should have bagged that goat. Probably could eat the whole thing.
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- Day 4
- Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 4:30 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 525 ft
- United StatesUpper Holleman Island (historical)36°18’14” N 85°48’38” W
Camp day 4
June 24, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
So I've finally made it to camp. I'm exhausted! The first 7 miles this morning were pleasant, but around 12 someone turned on the wind. It wouldn't have been so bad on the river, but these longRead more
Kaye BurkeOh my goodness.... are you going to be somewhere Dewayne and I could meet you and bring you sunscreen?
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- Day 4
- Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 5:59 PM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 522 ft
- United StatesPhillips Branch36°18’12” N 85°48’36” W
Supper
June 24, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Deer burger and Idaho potatoes.
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 6:20 AM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 495 ft
- United StatesLower Holleman Island (historical)36°16’48” N 85°48’30” W
Logs
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
I can't believe how many logs are floating. These power boats must keep several spare props handy. They race up and down the lake like it's nothing. I've hit several submerged logs that I couldn't seeRead more
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 7:02 AM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 541 ft
- United StatesNiagara Island (historical)36°15’5” N 85°49’4” W
Lake
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
It's beautiful this morning
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 7:13 AM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 486 ft
- United StatesMassey Branch36°15’22” N 85°49’32” W
Crossing
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Water is calm still. I'm glad I started early. This would be horrid with a stiff breeze.
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 9:02 AM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 538 ft
- United StatesBessleys Bar36°17’4” N 85°53’10” W
Halfway
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
For the day that is
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 11:07 AM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 568 ft
- United StatesDefeated Creek36°18’6” N 85°55’24” W
Bluff
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I keep watching the cliffs for more goats, but haven't seen any more
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 11:08 AM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 571 ft
- United StatesJonesboro Hollow36°15’17” N 85°53’16” W
Wind is back
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
About 20 til 10 the wind kicked up again. Boy am I glad I started early this morning.. I'm going straight across this. The waves are being pushed up about 1.5 feet towards the middle.
John RichardsThe logs are dangerous in a boat, especially at high speeds. Paddle slowly....
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 11:36 AM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 492 ft
- United StatesTater Knob36°17’48” N 85°56’42” W
A very welcome sight
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
I'm very glad to see this. It means the end of these long stretches of open water for a few days. I need the break. This wind is a killer.
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 12:06 PM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 492 ft
- United StatesTater Knob36°17’48” N 85°56’42” W
No cover
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Going without a cover tonight. Not supposed to be any rain so I'll go without my tarp. I'll have it ready in case I need it though. Just me and the stars tonight
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 12:37 PM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 482 ft
- United StatesTater Knob36°17’50” N 85°56’43” W
So... What's for lunch?
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Chicken fried rice from Peking buffet and a&w root beer. Sounds delicious if you ask me. Especially seeing as it's the first I've eaten today. I skipped breakfast to get on the water earlier andRead more
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 2:04 PM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 492 ft
- United StatesTater Knob36°17’48” N 85°56’42” W
Boy could I make some knives from that
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
To bad I don't have something big enough to carry it
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 2:13 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 482 ft
- United StatesTater Knob36°17’50” N 85°56’43” W
Camp
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
I've made camp for the day, there's not enough service to upload pics. I have a bunch to upload when there is though.
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 4:00 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 492 ft
- United StatesTater Knob36°17’50” N 85°56’44” W
122 to go
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
I've kayaked 80.8 miles so far. Here's todays stats
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- Day 5
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 7:57 PM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 482 ft
- United StatesTater Knob36°17’50” N 85°56’43” W
Toastie
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
With a woobie as an underquilt and a fleece on top, I'll stay toasty warm all night
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- Day 6
- Monday, June 26, 2017 at 6:42 AM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 492 ft
- United StatesTater Knob36°17’50” N 85°56’44” W
Breakfast
June 26, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Hash browns with ham and cheese. The water is smooth and enticing. Can't wait to start the day. It will be my first time going through a lock
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- Day 6
- Monday, June 26, 2017 at 8:21 AM
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 466 ft
- United StatesCordell Hull Lock and Dam36°17’24” N 85°56’30” W
Cordell Hull lock
June 26, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
The lockmaster said I was his first kayak to ever lock through. It's 400 get long and drops you 60 feet in 12 minutes. It was really cool. On to old hickory....