Day 12: 9/7/06
This morning we awoke
early for another long day. Before taking off, we thought we'd take a couple pictures with our favorite flat travelling companions who were a gift from our mother's 4th grade class. Flat Stanley (top) has been hiding out in Joe's luggage while Flat Madison (middle) has been a stowaway with Ben. They definitely look a little more awake than Ben and I do.
Before we left our campsite, our new friend, Charlie snuck over to our campsite with batter-fried Northern Pike that he had kept in his cooler for us overnight. At bottom, Joe enjoys some of the fish during a morning snack break. It's funny what tastes good when you're exhausted. Protein....mmm...mmm
posted by Joe & Ben Palmquist @ 11:23 AM
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Hey Guys...
It was great meeting you today in Brainerd. Good luck on your journey. We'll keep track of you as you continue on.
Your Brainerd Cousins
Hey Everybody,
Joe and Ben are so much fun to travel with!!! We get oatmeal, macaroni, and rice and beans or chili almost everyday! Paddling sure takes a lot of energy, and nutritious food helps a body to do what it needs to do...like paddle over 2400 miles down the mighty Mississippi...
So eat well, exercise, and get out and enjoy this beautiful, crisp, fall weather! Thanks, Joe and Ben, for the trip of a lifetime!
Keep on paddlin'!
Your traveling buddies
Hi Ben and Joe,
Your blog is addicting as your travels are so interesting. You have already canoed 400 miles--incredible! Your Uncle Tom and I love the photos, the information and the fun anecdotes.
We just traded in the gas-guzzling van for a small, more efficient car. It's time we walk the walk, not just talk the talk.
You're approaching the Twin Cities. When can we serve you up something other than mac & cheese & beans?
We love you,
Auntie Lulu and family
Right on Joe and Ben! I'm cheering for you! I love the blog you guys are doing. Thanks for the updates. Paddle on!
Gretchen
Joe and Ben, Greetings from your sixth grade science teacher. I finally was able to log into your site and chuckled the whole time I read your adventures. Hope all is well. I will check in daily to catch the latest update. Keep up the great work and have fun. (It sounds as if you are already.) I am still chuckling at the bald spot comment about your Dad. I laughed out loud at that one. Do you do guest speaking to classes????? :)
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