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- Dag 3
- fredag 23. juni 2017 21:45
- 🌧 23 °C
- Høyde: 525 ft
Forente staterSimpson Island (historical)36°24’32” N 85°39’44” W
Wildlife
23. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 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 wereLes mer
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- Dag 4
- lørdag 24. juni 2017 06:33
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Høyde: 525 ft
- Forente staterSimpson Island (historical)36°24’32” N 85°39’44” W
Grateful
24. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 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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- Dag 4
- lørdag 24. juni 2017 10:13
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Høyde: 518 ft
- Forente staterHensley Creek36°24’24” N 85°41’31” W
How all the pics are possible.
24. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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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- Dag 4
- lørdag 24. juni 2017 11:53
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Høyde: 538 ft
- Forente staterBrooks Island (historical)36°21’54” N 85°41’4” W
Lunch day 4
24. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 forLes mer
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- lørdag 24. juni 2017 12:13
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Høyde: 682 ft
- Forente staterSchelley Knob36°21’30” N 85°40’54” W
Wow
24. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
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- lørdag 24. juni 2017 14:38
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Høyde: 505 ft
- Forente staterBig Branch36°19’6” N 85°44’42” W
Do you see what I see?
24. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 toLes mer
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- lørdag 24. juni 2017 16:16
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Høyde: 495 ft
- Forente staterUpper Holleman Island (historical)36°18’18” N 85°48’45” W
Long paddle tomorrow
24. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
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- lørdag 24. juni 2017 16:27
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Høyde: 522 ft
- Forente staterPhillips Branch36°18’12” N 85°48’36” W
End of a very long day
24. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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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- lørdag 24. juni 2017 16:30
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Høyde: 525 ft
- Forente staterUpper Holleman Island (historical)36°18’14” N 85°48’38” W
Camp day 4
24. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 longLes mer
Kaye BurkeOh my goodness.... are you going to be somewhere Dewayne and I could meet you and bring you sunscreen?
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- lørdag 24. juni 2017 17:59
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Høyde: 522 ft
- Forente staterPhillips Branch36°18’12” N 85°48’36” W
Supper
24. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Deer burger and Idaho potatoes.
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- Dag 5
- søndag 25. juni 2017 06:20
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Høyde: 495 ft
- Forente staterLower Holleman Island (historical)36°16’48” N 85°48’30” W
Logs
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 seeLes mer
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- søndag 25. juni 2017 07:02
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Høyde: 541 ft
- Forente staterNiagara Island (historical)36°15’5” N 85°49’4” W
Lake
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
It's beautiful this morning
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- søndag 25. juni 2017 07:13
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Høyde: 486 ft
- Forente staterMassey Branch36°15’22” N 85°49’32” W
Crossing
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Water is calm still. I'm glad I started early. This would be horrid with a stiff breeze.
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- søndag 25. juni 2017 09:02
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Høyde: 538 ft
- Forente staterBessleys Bar36°17’4” N 85°53’10” W
Halfway
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
For the day that is
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- søndag 25. juni 2017 11:07
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Høyde: 568 ft
- Forente staterDefeated Creek36°18’6” N 85°55’24” W
Bluff
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I keep watching the cliffs for more goats, but haven't seen any more
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- søndag 25. juni 2017 11:08
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Høyde: 571 ft
- Forente staterJonesboro Hollow36°15’17” N 85°53’16” W
Wind is back
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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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- søndag 25. juni 2017 11:36
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Høyde: 492 ft
- Forente staterTater Knob36°17’48” N 85°56’42” W
A very welcome sight
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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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- søndag 25. juni 2017 12:06
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Høyde: 492 ft
- Forente staterTater Knob36°17’48” N 85°56’42” W
No cover
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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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- søndag 25. juni 2017 12:37
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Høyde: 482 ft
- Forente staterTater Knob36°17’50” N 85°56’43” W
So... What's for lunch?
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 andLes mer
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- søndag 25. juni 2017 14:04
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Høyde: 492 ft
- Forente staterTater Knob36°17’48” N 85°56’42” W
Boy could I make some knives from that
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
To bad I don't have something big enough to carry it
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- søndag 25. juni 2017 14:13
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Høyde: 482 ft
- Forente staterTater Knob36°17’50” N 85°56’43” W
Camp
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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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- søndag 25. juni 2017 16:00
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Høyde: 492 ft
- Forente staterTater Knob36°17’50” N 85°56’44” W
122 to go
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
I've kayaked 80.8 miles so far. Here's todays stats
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- søndag 25. juni 2017 19:57
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Høyde: 482 ft
- Forente staterTater Knob36°17’50” N 85°56’43” W
Toastie
25. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
With a woobie as an underquilt and a fleece on top, I'll stay toasty warm all night
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- mandag 26. juni 2017 06:42
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Høyde: 492 ft
- Forente staterTater Knob36°17’50” N 85°56’44” W
Breakfast
26. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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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- mandag 26. juni 2017 08:21
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Høyde: 466 ft
- Forente staterCordell Hull Lock and Dam36°17’24” N 85°56’30” W
Cordell Hull lock
26. juni 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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....