Comments on: Day 309, Sunday, 22.11.2009

By: Sean Smith - Fat Paddler

Sean Smith - Fat Paddler — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:25:32 +0000

Avoid Bay is a great spot for Salmon fishing by the way!

By: Gayle

Gayle — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:33:53 +0000

With so much experience, never doubt what your body is telling you. Likewise your instincts. If you need a recovery day don’t hesitate to take it, and when conditions are tricky go with your gut feeling. With sound judgement you’ll be at Queenscliff before you know it, and many of us couch-adventurers will be there to welcome you.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:58:48 +0000

Well said Rose

“Don’t let the very balanced sense of safety that you have kept for so long slip now that you are near the end, spoil yourself a bit.”

You have conquered so much.
Can you conquer pride, and impatience?

Character is what you are forging.
Character will see you through.

Keep up the good work, AND the good decision making.

By: glicker

glicker — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:17:30 +0000

perhaps it’s not aquatic threats that freya must guard against most…freya, just don’t turn you’re back until you get the key to melbourne from the mayor. stay strong:

Hopping Mad: Man Attacked by Kangaroo
AP
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MELBOURNE, Australia (Nov. 23) — A kangaroo startled by a man walking his dog attacked the pair, pinning the pet underwater and slashing the owner in the abdomen with its hind legs.

The Australian, Chris Rickard, was in stable condition Monday after the attack, which ended when the 49-year-old elbowed the kangaroo in the throat.

By: Janita K

Janita K — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:01:23 +0000

Well said Rose…

By: Rose

Rose — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:50:58 +0000

You have earned a day off more than most of us ever will Freya…so I hope you can find a beautiful little cove somewhere, where you can just relax for the day. There was a good-sized swell running here yesterday too, it’s obviously pretty rough further out on the ocean.

It would be too easy to wear yourself out with your finish line now drawing so close. In many ways, these last days will be the most hazarous of all, as the urge to finish your undertaking becomes stronger. Don’t let the very balanced sense of safety that you have kept for so long slip now that you are near the end, spoil yourself a bit.

Like everybody else, I am astounded by the effort you are putting in…determination is not stupid, but the conditions are extremely trying right now, es[ecially with your heavy kayak. I hope you can find some good recovery time, in a place that you really like.

By: Chuck H.

Chuck H. — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:45:32 +0000

Stubborn, certainly (or, perhaps DETERMINED would be more appropriate)! Stupid, never! Strong and skilled, absolutely! You are doing a terrific job, something that puts you in maybe the 99.99999th percentile of all of us (all 6 billion of us). Just take your time (and a day off now and then … maybe to enjoy some of that seafood that Fat Paddler has recommended), and don’t beat yourself up over the inevitable tough days. You’ll get there when you get there!

By: Pam

Pam — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:17:25 +0000

Yikes, sounds like there’s a good reason these are called Avoid Bay and Misery Bay! You’ve been doing a lot of heavy paddling Freya – seems like a day off just to rest and restore yourself sounds like a good idea! You will need to feel refreshed to cross the bays. Just take care of yourself! Our good thoughts are with you, as always.