"Summertime is Over".....
Another call from Team Sweetwater finds the boys a little cold, but in great spirits. Just as I had guessed earlier, they're motoring back to Pond inlet, ever mindful of the wind and weather. They're going to be challenged by the wind in their faces, and scattered snow flurries the rest of the way back. Most of this call concerns a weather update. It's a bit boring, but I'll post the audio anyway: Download VTHCall5Aug18.mp3
I'll also include an updated team position, with remaining mileage to Pond Inlet:
I want to thank everyone for posting. Now it's time for me to go and fill some sandbags for the big hurricane party!
Sounds like the team is doing pretty well, even with weather becoming more of a factor.
Also, nice to see they retain some humour re: bones.
As always thanks for the updates and a "Go Team Sweetwater" - they get a "gold" for adventuring
Posted by: sergio | August 19, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Sorry Mark - I missed your sidebar comment re: sandbags. Hope you're okay and that everything was simply precautionary.
Be safe.
Posted by: sergio | August 19, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Human Skeletons - You guys!!!
Posted by: The LoCo boys and girl | August 19, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Big thanks to you Mark for keeping us up on Team Sweetwater's status. It's reassuring to me, and I'm sure plenty of other people, to hear Russell's voice.
Posted by: cindy | August 19, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Thanks again for the call. Glad to know they are heading home. I am looking forward to the call from Keeno that will send me to the airport to pick him up!
Posted by: Mike Rayburn | August 19, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Hey Mark - I see that Fay is still hanging about Florida - are you anywhere near her? I do hope that it's a non-event for you; or at least a minimal one.
Posted by: sergio | August 22, 2008 at 08:33 AM
Hey Sergio. No worries as of yet with Fay. She's tenacious, though. The Tampa area has received very little rainfall so far. Some other East coast Florida areas are 20+ inches of rain. Amazing. Thanks for your concern.
Posted by: Mark Prator | August 22, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Paddle faster Keeno,
I can't wait to hear about your trip and see all your pictures! It sounds like it has been a trip of a lifetime but we miss you! Plus who else can I have "Arctic Char" with????
Posted by: Cindy | August 22, 2008 at 09:13 PM
We were wondering, how do we get on the friends of... list. C,mon you guys!!!!
Posted by: Phil Hadley / Jen Kleck | August 22, 2008 at 09:34 PM
So, Phil and Russell saw a big white rock that they thought might be a bear and then they....hiked up towards it?! Can't wait for you to come home Phil.....Jo
Posted by: Joan Eccles | August 23, 2008 at 11:02 AM
looking forwar to hearing all about your adventures at our symposium here in israel.phil.
dont foget,,, the end of october, the water will be much much much warmer.
http://www.optimistkayaking.com/annual-symposium/
ciao guys
Posted by: hadas feldman | August 26, 2008 at 07:46 AM