Rivermiles Forum - Veteran Upgrades Here

Reply #60 - 10/20/11 at 20:09:00

bunny Offline
MR340 Veteran
Ground Crew Veteran
Cocoa, FL

Posts: 7

Guess I should have a ground crew for the 2009 race for Bruce Ryba too!
Thanks

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Reply #61 - 10/20/11 at 21:33:03

Dave River Slave Offline
5X Ground Crew Veteran
Kawnivore Safety Boat Pilot
3X Race Volunteer

Posts: 48

A River Slave seeks checkpoint runner-guy upgrade. Saw a great sunset and a fresh sunsrise! Got to talk with Barbara several times. Met some fun people.
Life is good on the river!
Cheers to the RiverMiles.com crew for another fun experience.
DTRS.

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Reply #62 - 10/21/11 at 08:22:18

Orren Adams Offline
MR340 Veteran

Posts: 11

Upgrade here as well please.

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Reply #63 - 10/21/11 at 08:38:34

Mark Frankenbach Offline
4X MR340 Veteran
Hannibal MO

Posts: 42

Should be up to 4 time veteran. First year DNF. Completed the last three races. Thanks again for the October Fun!

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Reply #64 - 10/21/11 at 14:07:03

awaller Offline
3X MR340 Veteran
Kawlloween Veteran
Gritty Fitty Veteran
Kawnivore Veteran

Posts: 265

I'll take a "Race Volunteer" label if you're handing 'em out.

It was truly a privilege being on the other end of the clipboard this year. I had the pleasure of seeing many of the competitors repeatedly at different checkpoints throughout the race, and it came as no surprise to me that every single paddler / crew I came in contact with was very polite and respectful towards me. But what I did find surprising was how many paddlers, even though they were in the midst of what would become one of the most profound experiences of their life, at points in the race where their will and determination were truly being tested, would pause for a few moments as they started to drift toward the next checkpoint, look me in the eyes, and said "Thank you... for everything...". Not just a quick "thank you" in passing, but a "stop what they're doing, make eye contact" genuine thanks.

If it were just a few, that would be great. But the sheer number of folks who were able to step away from the mental and physical anguish they were enduring to thank me for just a few seconds of hospitality... It really renews my faith in the human race. With all that is happening right now in our country, its easy to forget that there are still good people in the world.

This race quite literally brings out the best in people.

--Aaron Waller

« Last Edit: 10/21/11 at 16:35:22 by awaller »

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Reply #65 - 10/22/11 at 10:06:05

PappysSupportTeam Offline
4X Ground Crew Veteran
North of the River K C MO

Posts: 74

Scott, I'd like a support crew upgrade please. Thanks for a great race!

Always There!

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Reply #66 - 10/22/11 at 11:02:10

bbodson Offline
MR340 Veteran
Kawnivore Veteran
Texas

Posts: 85

Scott,

Really enjoyed the race and seeing Missouri from the river. It was beautiful. Please upgrade me.

Bruce

"He who hears the rippling of rivers in these degenerate days will not utterly despair." H.D. Thoreau

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Reply #67 - 10/22/11 at 11:17:22

bdkrog Offline
MR340 Veteran

Posts: 5

Hi Scott,

Just checking in to see if we (bdkrog) were upgraded with our veteran status.

Thanks,

Brad & Dawn Cool

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Reply #68 - 10/22/11 at 16:00:51

Brad Sj Offline
5X MR340 Veteran
Lake Saint Louis, Missouri

Posts: 12

Hi Scott:
when you get a chance please upgrade. Boat #0560 now a 4X solo finisher. THERE WILL BE A #5.

Thanks!

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Reply #69 - 10/23/11 at 08:17:10

PONCA RAT Offline
2X MR340 Veteran
Springdale, Arkansas

Posts: 7

Please update to 2x Vet Thanks

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Reply #70 - 10/23/11 at 21:26:36

Doug Jennings Offline
6X MR340 Veteran
2X Kawnivore Veteran
5X Gritty Fitty Veteran
Kawlloween Record Holder
Kawnivore Record Holder
4X Kawlloween Veteran
Kansas City, MO

Posts: 25

Great Race Once again!!

Please upprade me. Also need a Kaloween upgrade also.

Thanks

Doug

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Reply #71 - 10/24/11 at 15:58:20

Dark Horse Paddler Offline
6X MR340 Veteran
Kawlloween Veteran
4X Gritty Fitty Veteran
MR340 Record Holder
Kawnivore Veteran
Gritty Fitty Record Holder
Copenhagen, Denmark

Posts: 1184

Update here please to 5x mr340

And kawnivore vet if those are coming out.

-Joe Mann, Dark Horse Paddler
www.MidwestPaddleRacing.com
Your #1 Site for Canoe and Kayak Racing In the Midwest!!

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Reply #72 - 10/25/11 at 16:16:47

mesmreyes Offline
MR340 Veteran

Posts: 1

After 140 miles and a trashed shoulder I feel like a disabled veteran but appreciate the inclusion as a bona fide "veteran". I learned alot about the 340 and myself. I appreciated how well the race was conducted and how we were made to feel like family. Even if we DNF'd it was special to paddle the stripbuilt tandem in a race with so many heroes.

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Reply #73 - 10/25/11 at 19:53:51

David Offline
4X MR340 Veteran
Gritty Fitty Veteran
Kawnivore Veteran
Ashland, MO

Posts: 20

Thank you rivermiles for yet another outstanding event. You took good care of us. All the volunteers were wonderful. Please provide a vet upgrade for 2705. Looking forward to next year.

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Reply #74 - 10/26/11 at 20:54:26

CaverSteve Offline
4X MR340 Veteran
2X Gritty Fitty Veteran
2X Kawlloween Veteran

Posts: 13

Scott,

Please Upgrade me to a fourth MR340, it was another awesome adventure on the Missouri...it just gets better every year. Thanks for all the hard work you and rivermiles do putting it all together!

Steve Kaub
boat 1804

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Reply #75 - 10/26/11 at 23:26:29

Scott Ex Member

I believe I've caught everyone up through here... but double check yours for mistakes I may have made.

It WAS a great race this year. Thank you all for pulling it off with us. Everyone, paddlers, ground crews, volunteers, knew what to do and how to do it. And boy, did we get lucky with weather. I know we had the storm Wednesday, but it was worth it to knock the fog out.

Looking forward to 2012. Can't believe we start early registration in about a month. Those still holding vouchers or partial vouchers will get first crack at the roster Dec. 1-30. Everyone else New Year's Eve-midnight. There will be plenty of room for anyone who uses this forum and follows along. But the race will likely sell out 6-7 days after New Year's.

I've spent the last 5 New Year's Eves in front of this computer, pasting names onto the roster. I suspect I'll be here for many more. You guys are a heck of a lot of fun. Best New Year's Eve party ever.

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Reply #76 - 10/27/11 at 11:22:50

bbodson Offline
MR340 Veteran
Kawnivore Veteran
Texas

Posts: 85

Scott,

Can you upgrade JoJo for ground support? She came in at Katfish Katy's and saw me the rest of the way down the river. I now understand why people have shore crew. Took a load out of my boat and off my mind.

Thnkas again JoJo!

Bruce

"He who hears the rippling of rivers in these degenerate days will not utterly despair." H.D. Thoreau

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Reply #77 - 10/27/11 at 11:39:36

bbodson Offline
MR340 Veteran
Kawnivore Veteran
Texas

Posts: 85

And I would add that, even though it carries no upgrade, as the new First Place Texas Solo Male I will try and conduct myself with the same quiet dignity my predecessor, West Hansen brought to the position. I admit that his technique of beating everybody is both surer and showier than mine, but I arrived in St. Charles considerably more rested. Wink

Bruce

"He who hears the rippling of rivers in these degenerate days will not utterly despair." H.D. Thoreau

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Reply #78 - 10/27/11 at 19:56:56

DeniseD Offline
2X Ground Crew Veteran

Posts: 19

Can I get a crew upgrade please? (And for my little dog too?)

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Reply #79 - 10/28/11 at 12:35:57

Dan VS. Wild Offline
2X MR340 Veteran

Posts: 136

Could I get a screen name change to to Dan_VS_Wild and 1x vet, 2010. Thanks!

www.KayakCrazy.com

"Adventure is not always something you enjoy while its happening" -Ghandi

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