Birthday weekend

"All smiles"

"Sounds of the City"

"Inspiring work"

" Compassion "

"Rocking out with Uncle Nic"

"My sis"

My Birhday, I'm Twelve...

Happy Birthday to me!!

My cousins and friends!

What's up...

School has started, so my paddling time has really dropped off. I have been getting out on the weekends with my dad, but only for a couple of hours or so. No big trips planned. The picture is of me and my dad when we went over to Michigan on the ferry to paddle the Big Manistee River.

Last weekend my dad and I got in a couple of hours, but nothing major. Paddling is winding down for me, but I hope to get in at least one overnight paddle before the snow flys.

I found a website that I am going to follow along this fall and winter. It's pretty cool as they built their own kayaks and are paddling like 1400 miles around Florida. http://www.sunshineexpedition.com/

Boo's Back!!

It's been a long time coming, Boo is back! Off the bench so to speak. The Doc has given the nod to hit the water. Swim paddle splash around, all the things that a kid want to do on their summer vacation.

Boo is on the fast track to tune up her paddling skills for the Manistee 150 in early August. We wait for verification from the race director for the nod to move forward. There is always a sense of hesitation when you drop the paddle and say you want to team up with an 11 year old.

We plan to go un-ranked as Boo's sister M&M wants to paddle as well. So we'll be cruising with 3 in the boat. Fast touring.

We will again bring awareness for a cure for breast cancer. We ask that you donate directly to the Susan G. Komen Milwaukee affiliation website.

Big thanks to Mark and our sponsor Kruger Canoes for lining up another Kruger Cruiser for the big event.

To Stephanie, those kind words... thank you.

Boo weathering the storm

Everglades Challenge 2008 - Picture Courtesy RiverJohn

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Boo smiling after weathering the storm that blew over us on the Everglades Challenge... and she is smiling again as she is on the mend and will be able to go back for her last week of school. Boo is excited to say good bye to all her school mates and enjoy the end of the year festivities.

Down and out for eight

Looks like Boo is down and out for 8 weeks as she recovers from a broken ankle. (Roller-blading incident while dog walking).

Feeling pretty good to get her back on the water for the Manistee 150 in August. Iffy on June and July events.

Marissa wants to thank the WaterTribe for their support and so do I. It really made her day that so many would e-mail call and send cards!

Hang tough Boo!! - Dad

Show time

Here is the link to the CNN Headline news piece on boo and the Everglades Challenge.

http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2008/05/12/ntm.adventures.of.superboo.cnn

Remember you can still donate through the Susan G. Komen website!

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