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The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 (Read 22137 times)

TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Sep 13^th, 2019 at 3:05am	Quote Print Post
	Gotta cheer on our man "Magicpaddler" as he attempts this border route challenge in under 7 days. I'm not sure exactly where he's starting but the route follows the border lakes and ends with the 9 mile Grand Portage at Lake Superior. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #1 - Sep 13^th, 2019 at 3:15am	Quote Print Post
	I talked with Lawrence a bit about this and he intends to do 14 hour days on the water. He will single portage his Placid Lake "Rapidfire" canoe. He figures an hour each to set up and tear down camp will give him 8 hours sleep each night in his hammock. He's going very bare bones as far as packing. Minimal clothing and no stove. Cold cereal (with coffee in the milk) and homemade peanut butter bars to eat on the trail, that's it. He plans to only bring one 230 cm kayak paddle. I'm witness first hand that this man is a beast on the water and on the trail and I fully expect him to complete this in the time requirement. Go Lawrence!!


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Jimbo Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4606 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #2 - Sep 13^th, 2019 at 12:43pm	Quote Print Post
	TomT wrote on Sep 13^th, 2019 at 3:05am: Gotta cheer on our man "Magicpaddler" as he attempts this border route challenge in under 7 days. I'm not sure exactly where he's starting but the route follows the border lakes and ends with the 9 mile Grand Portage at Lake Superior. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Great pic, TomT, of our gnome, "The Magic Man"! Jimbo


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MuleLars Inukshuk Offline Posts: 332 Location: Madison Joined: Apr 20^th, 2009	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #3 - Sep 13^th, 2019 at 3:30pm	Quote Print Post
	Go, MP!! You are an inspiration And the beard is an excellent look ml


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mpeebles Inukshuk Offline Posts: 598 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Joined: Feb 26^th, 2018	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #4 - Sep 13^th, 2019 at 3:34pm	Quote Print Post
	Wishing you well Lawrence! .......Mike


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8127 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #5 - Sep 13^th, 2019 at 3:54pm	Quote Print Post
	MuleLars wrote on Sep 13^th, 2019 at 3:30pm: Go, MP!! You are an inspiration And the beard is an excellent look ml Do you know what they call a MAN without some facial hair? A WOMAN ! Good Luck MP and stay safe


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DentonDoc Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #6 - Sep 13^th, 2019 at 6:11pm	Quote Print Post
	Make us proud! I KNOW you can do it! Fair winds, my friend. dd


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #7 - Sep 14^th, 2019 at 12:34am	Quote Print Post
	Love that pic! Go Magic Man! You can probably develop a presentation for Copia on Geriatric Paddling. We’re pulling for ya!


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #8 - Sep 14^th, 2019 at 1:00pm	Quote Print Post
	So when does this voyage begin? End? Sounds like the border route needs to be renamed. Perhaps The St Lawrence Seaway. Lake Superior resembles a freshwater sea.


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Jimbo Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4606 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #9 - Sep 14^th, 2019 at 1:20pm	Quote Print Post
	Received a SPOT message from Lawrence just before 8 AM this morning. He was positioned at the edge of Crane Lake so I believe that was the purpose of the message... he was getting ready to start. FYI Jimbo.


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8127 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #10 - Sep 14^th, 2019 at 2:27pm	Quote Print Post
	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) They say in the info it's NOT a race but it sure sounds like one to me. Lot's of great water your blowing right thru. I could see doing it like a typical Q trip for most of us. I'm just not that competitive to do it the way they do. I wish MP all the best and hope he gets out of it what he set out too.


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mpeebles Inukshuk Offline Posts: 598 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Joined: Feb 26^th, 2018	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #11 - Sep 14^th, 2019 at 2:35pm	Quote Print Post
	Thanks Jim. Keep us posted.


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Jimbo Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4606 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #12 - Sep 14^th, 2019 at 3:05pm	Quote Print Post
	MagicPaddler is actually in the "Minnesota Voyageurs Challenge 2019." It starts on Crane Lake and finishes at Grand Portage. Magic was actually scouting out portages (& alternative portages) for this event during our VERY recent (ie. he came off the water on Wednesday!) 14 day adventure up into North Bay, Sarah, McIntyre, Burt, Robinson, etc.. Here are some additional helpful links to this particular challenge: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) AND especially (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) . The latter link will actually show where Magic was at the time of the last update. I think this event could be viewed in numerous ways. Obviously, wind, wave & other conditions are dynamic and vary significantly from participant to participant and from time to time so the "playing field" is never level for those that view it as a "race." Others may view it as a test of skills. For others, it is a test of stamina (the sponsor doesn't arrange your return trip unless you muscle through the event within the prescribed time period). I guess "challenge" IS probably the best word to sum up what this thing is. FYI Jimbo


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #13 - Sep 14^th, 2019 at 4:01pm	Quote Print Post
	When does he need to finish to meet his ride? Let’s do a little cyber cheer! Magic, Magic, he’s our man! Paddle paddle fast as you can! Magic Magic, break some wind! Lake Superior’s round the last bend! Pounds of cereal and peanut butter! Chased by bears and the occasional otter! Magic Magic trolling line! Sushi waldos taste just fine! Repeat!


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #14 - Sep 14^th, 2019 at 5:40pm	Quote Print Post
	OS that cheer is outstanding. 😃😃 Magic mentioned 7 days being the requirement for the shuttle. He’s very serious about making it in time. So much that yes, he’s actually incorporated his instant coffee and Nido (powdered milk) in his cereal packages. He mentioned by doing this he saves a step by not preparing the coffee separately. The dude is hardcore. And, he’s the only tripper I know who routinely wears his pfd as a layer of warmth around camp. “Practical” should be his middle name. Another example - during the recent 2 week trip he drank water with all his meals. I asked why he didn’t flavor his water and got “cuz it’s one more thing I have to carry”. I have little doubt that Lawrence will finish on time. The guy is strong both physically and most importantly, between the ears.


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #15 - Sep 14^th, 2019 at 6:07pm	Quote Print Post
	Yup, I know Lawrence we’ll. We tripped together over a decade ago. I was amazed as you are about his strength and resolve. We did a joint presentation at Copia a few years ago and when we had some technical issues, he just took the lead and began presenting from memory. That, of course, challenged me to step up and do the same. The way it went was that he took my part, and I took part of his part. I wisely deferred to him to discuss the use of batteries in a fish finder. Here’s another little ditty, to the tune of ‘Home on the Range’. Oh give me a Gnome Where the fishes do roam And the paddling lasts all day Gnome, gnome on the lake. Where the moose and the otters do play. Where ‘solitude’ is heard An encouraging word And the fishing is good all day


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #16 - Sep 15^th, 2019 at 1:10pm	Quote Print Post
	Magic has the lead right now. He did have a different starting point than the Kruger challengers but right now our guy is out front. The 14 hour day thing would have me swinging in my hammock right now nursing my canoe butt. Looks like the weather is warm and the winds will be mainly south and SW. Light today at 6mph but getting into the teens after today.


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Jimbo Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4606 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #17 - Sep 16^th, 2019 at 12:06pm	Quote Print Post
	Magic’s SPOT Message at @6:30am this morning puts him at Prairie Portage this morning. He’s really flying! Jimbo


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db Web-lackey Inukshuk Voyageur Offline Posts: 5465 Location: Just off the beaten path. Joined: Sep 14^th, 2002	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #18 - Sep 16^th, 2019 at 8:57pm	Quote Print Post
	A little help here? What am I looking at?


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pine_knot Inukshuk Offline Posts: 908 Location: Springboro, Ohio Joined: Mar 31^st, 2009	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #19 - Sep 16^th, 2019 at 9:40pm	Quote Print Post
	I think if you open the link, the left column has the listings of event....click on MNVC2019. The thrid column has list of challengers and you click on Magicpaddler. Then last column allows you to see various things on the map. For example, click show tracks and all waypoints, then click on "regenerate" and the map shows MP's on Saganaga getting ready to head down the gunflint lakes.... MP is moving really fast...anyone know when he started....I thought he said Saturday, which means he's gone from Crane Lake to Sag in 3 days....is that right? Holy cow!!


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #20 - Sep 16^th, 2019 at 9:44pm	Quote Print Post
	db wrote on Sep 16^th, 2019 at 8:57pm: A little help here? What am I looking at? The upper left shows the Longer Kruger Challenge at the top and the Voyageuers Challenge just below. If you click the Voyageur Challenge you can then find magicpaddler. There’s options to what info from his SPOT that you can see. Pick an option and then click the regenerate button to see his tracks.


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #21 - Sep 16^th, 2019 at 9:49pm	Quote Print Post
	Looks like Magic has been passed by the BeaV group and also another solo. A guy named Muddyfeet. They are all doing the Kruger Challenge and have ran this in previous years. In August BeaV and his paddling partner Kendra set the record for the Kruger Challenge at 63 hours. These people navigate with a map and compass at night. Magic has told me he won't do this.
	« Last Edit: Sep 17^th, 2019 at 10:37am by TomT »

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Quetico For Life Inukshuk Offline Posts: 130 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Joined: Sep 22^nd, 2006	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #22 - Sep 17^th, 2019 at 1:54am	Quote Print Post
	Old Salt wrote on Sep 14^th, 2019 at 4:01pm: When does he need to finish to meet his ride? Let’s do a little cyber cheer! Magic, Magic, he’s our man! Paddle paddle fast as you can! Magic Magic, break some wind! Lake Superior’s round the last bend! Pounds of cereal and peanut butter! Chased by bears and the occasional otter! Magic Magic trolling line! Sushi waldos taste just fine! Repeat! Here here! Cheers to you Lawrence and safe travels. -QFL


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #23 - Sep 17^th, 2019 at 10:51am	Quote Print Post
	Magic is really getting after it this morning. He was camped in Big Saganaga near Rose Island but left before dawn to reach Saganaga Falls when it was still dark at 5:30 AM. That must have been a cool paddle.


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Wally13 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 331 Location: Bettendorf, IA Joined: Jan 1^st, 2008	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #24 - Sep 17^th, 2019 at 12:36pm	Quote Print Post
	I have been following Magics progress on Watertribe too. What a stud at 73 years old. GO MAGIC GO!


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db Web-lackey Inukshuk Voyageur Offline Posts: 5465 Location: Just off the beaten path. Joined: Sep 14^th, 2002	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #25 - Sep 17^th, 2019 at 6:33pm	Quote Print Post
	Is this one of those things that people do because others can see them (SPOT)? A PLB is a requirement? There is just something intrinsically wrong about this in my brain in this context that I can't properly vocalize. Go Magic and safe travels to one and all. The OP with beard and the hat? That's a winning look for sure.


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pine_knot Inukshuk Offline Posts: 908 Location: Springboro, Ohio Joined: Mar 31^st, 2009	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #26 - Sep 17^th, 2019 at 7:51pm	Quote Print Post
	I believe that having a SPOT is a requirement for Watertribe events....apparently one of the reasons for some of these events (derby?) a few years ago was to give participants practice using SPOT messages correctly....makes one wonder if SPOT is a sponsoring organization....


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8127 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #27 - Sep 17^th, 2019 at 8:32pm	Quote Print Post
	pine_knot wrote on Sep 17^th, 2019 at 7:51pm: I believe that having a SPOT is a requirement for Watertribe events....apparently one of the reasons for some of these events (derby?) a few years ago was to give participants practice using SPOT messages correctly....makes one wonder if SPOT is a sponsoring organization.... Don't you get some kind of reward/medal for finishing them is a certain time frame? I thought I read there were MANDATORY checkpoints you use the SPOT so they can see from your GPS points that your actually doing the course? You know without some way to verify people doing it there would be a few lowlifes like in those marathon races that claim they did the whole race but didn't.


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #28 - Sep 19^th, 2019 at 2:17am	Quote Print Post
	So Magic is camped on Moose Lake after doing the long (2 mile?) portage from Mountain Lake. Tomorrow will most likely be the Pigeon River and my guess is he'll tackle the Grand Portage and finish on Friday. I wonder how he's feeling right about now? Is he psyched to be near the finish or just dreading what's left? I gave him the advice of packing a few more of his trail bars just in case his food ran low near the end. That 9 mile portage is said to be full of slick mud since the big rain of a couple nights ago. I hope he's feeling strong.


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Jimbo Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4606 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #29 - Sep 19^th, 2019 at 10:08am	Quote Print Post
	TomT wrote on Sep 19^th, 2019 at 2:17am: So Magic is camped on Moose Lake after doing the long (2 mile?) portage from Mountain Lake. Tomorrow will most likely be the Pigeon River and my guess is he'll tackle the Grand Portage and finish on Friday. I wonder how he's feeling right about now? Is he psyched to be near the finish or just dreading what's left? I gave him the advice of packing a few more of his trail bars just in case his food ran low near the end. That 9 mile portage is said to be full of slick mud since the big rain of a couple nights ago. I hope he's feeling strong. Good question, TomT. As of 4:45am this morning (Thursday), he was already on the Portage to North Fowl Lake (per his SPOT Message). So, he’s still on his “start-before-dawn” game plan. Weather should cooperate w/him today. However, I’m hoping he’s on that last long Portage early tomorrow morning as they’re calling for significant storms by the afternoon. Jimbo.


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mpeebles Inukshuk Offline Posts: 598 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Joined: Feb 26^th, 2018	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #30 - Sep 19^th, 2019 at 1:39pm	Quote Print Post
	Pretty incredible what Lawrence is doing. Gotta tell ya...my hat's off to him.


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #31 - Sep 19^th, 2019 at 4:41pm	Quote Print Post
	mpeebles wrote on Sep 19^th, 2019 at 1:39pm: Pretty incredible what Lawrence is doing. Gotta tell ya...my hat's off to him. Yeah this is all new water to him too. The Pigeon River should be a fun ride for him today. I’ve Heard that Ben (nctry) is camped near Ft. Charlotte where the grand portage begins and is welcoming the challengers as they go past.


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #32 - Sep 19^th, 2019 at 7:49pm	Quote Print Post
	Our Gnome on the lake is making good time on the Pigeon River and closing in on the Grand Portage’. Will he do it today? Or camp and do it tomorrow?


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Jimbo Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4606 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #33 - Sep 19^th, 2019 at 8:49pm	Quote Print Post
	At 3:29pm this afternoon MagicPaddler checked in at the Grand Portage Trail Head, per the SPOT Message I just received from him a few minutes ago. That crazy old dude just might try to complete the 8+ miles of portaging yet TODAY! I wouldn't put it past him.... Ditto to others re: "hat's off" to Lawrence. He's my hero! Jimbo


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #34 - Sep 19^th, 2019 at 9:36pm	Quote Print Post
	What’s he got to lose? If he portages today, and darkness over takes him, he can just Camp beside the trail and finish tomorrow. If he finishes tonight, he can find a hot meal and a warm bed and shower.


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #35 - Sep 19^th, 2019 at 11:01pm	Quote Print Post
	It's 6:00 pm so it looks like he's camping at the trailhead. I'm sure he will have stories to tell. I wanna know how his coffee cereal went down every morning. (where's the gag emoticon when you need it).


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #36 - Sep 19^th, 2019 at 11:07pm	Quote Print Post
	TomT wrote on Sep 19^th, 2019 at 11:01pm: It's 6:00 pm so it looks like he's camping at the trailhead. I'm sure he will have stories to tell. I wanna know how his coffee cereal went down every morning. (where's the gag emoticon when you need it). Yup, he and Ben are probably swapping stories by the fire. He has earned a little down time to rest up for tomorrow. I can’t imagine actually liking that concoction.


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Jimbo Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4606 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #37 - Sep 20^th, 2019 at 3:22pm	Quote Print Post
	I suspect OS was right about he & Ben sitting around the fire last night. I forgot about Ben heading in to greet him. Anyway, it looks like MP was about 1/3 through the Grand Portage, as of the last check-in @10am this morning. It appears he'll have to cross a couple county highways to complete the portage; now THAT will just HAVE to feel a bit weird, dodging cars with a canoe on your head. Of course, I doubt he'll see any up there. It's a good bet he'll be looking for a pick-up at the end of the trail before mid-afternoon, depending on trail conditions & weather. Re: the discussion about MP's choice to mix coffee into his cereal over on the other thread, well... that's a bit TOO hard core for me, just to eliminate the weight of a tin coffee cup! Jimbo


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Jimbo Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4606 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #38 - Sep 20^th, 2019 at 7:11pm	Quote Print Post
	MagicPaddler's SPOT message, received 2:07pm, today (Friday 9/20), indicates he has arrived at Grand Portage. He has completed the Challenge... and in a damn good time, too! That's one heckuva summer, MP. Congratulations!!! Jimbo


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8127 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #39 - Sep 20^th, 2019 at 7:14pm	Quote Print Post
	Congrats to you MP! I guess this proves for at least ONE of us, that 70+ is the new 50 +.


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #40 - Sep 20^th, 2019 at 8:20pm	Quote Print Post
	70+=70+! Congrats Magic! Obviously, our cyber cheer was effective. Uplifting to all of us that you took on this challenge and were successful. We hope you will fill us in after some well deserved rest and celebration.


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mpeebles Inukshuk Offline Posts: 598 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Joined: Feb 26^th, 2018	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #41 - Sep 20^th, 2019 at 9:53pm	Quote Print Post
	Congrats MP!


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Marten Inukshuk Offline Posts: 549 Location: IL Joined: Feb 7^th, 2010	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #42 - Sep 20^th, 2019 at 9:57pm	Quote Print Post
	Way to go MP!


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #43 - Sep 20^th, 2019 at 10:28pm	Quote Print Post
	Awesome Lawrence, congrats! Now sleep my friend, sleeeep.......


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Spartan2 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1608 Location: Horton, Michigan Joined: Feb 1^st, 2005	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #44 - Sep 20^th, 2019 at 11:34pm	Quote Print Post
	MagicPaddler, you are indeed MAGIC!! Congratulations on a great finish--and also, I love the beard! Lynda
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Wally13 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 331 Location: Bettendorf, IA Joined: Jan 1^st, 2008	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #45 - Sep 21^st, 2019 at 4:04am	Quote Print Post
	Magic ... u da man! Congratulations


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DentonDoc Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #46 - Sep 21^st, 2019 at 3:04pm	Quote Print Post
	There are some of us who are clearly “wired “ differently. You are obviously pulling more “amps” than the rest of us. But despite all that, this achievement is phenomenal. Congratulations, my friend! WELL DONE!! You have again achieved knighthood status. dd


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zski Inukshuk Offline Posts: 447 Location: IL Joined: Sep 30^th, 2010	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #47 - Sep 21^st, 2019 at 4:27pm	Quote Print Post
	Way to go Lawrence! Amazing...


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db Web-lackey Inukshuk Voyageur Offline Posts: 5465 Location: Just off the beaten path. Joined: Sep 14^th, 2002	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #48 - Sep 21^st, 2019 at 5:36pm	Quote Print Post
	DentonDoc wrote on Sep 21^st, 2019 at 3:04pm: clearly “wired “ differently. I still think you're nuts, Magic but I'll add my hearty congratulations to the list as well! You accomplished what you set out to do and it does sound pretty dang impressive. You certainly earned the right to be very proud of yourself! So... would you do it again?


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pine_knot Inukshuk Offline Posts: 908 Location: Springboro, Ohio Joined: Mar 31^st, 2009	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #49 - Sep 21^st, 2019 at 6:50pm	Quote Print Post
	Impressive paddle, Lawrence!! If you do choose to do it again, I'll plan to start with you and chase you across the lakes and portages....just like a couple weeks ago...


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Solus Inukshuk Offline Posts: 967 Location: Northern Minnesota Joined: Oct 6^th, 2006	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #50 - Sep 21^st, 2019 at 8:19pm	Quote Print Post
	I second the nuts but mightily impressed category- really something Lawrence.


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azalea Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1084 Location: North Carolina Joined: Jan 13^th, 2004	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #51 - Sep 21^st, 2019 at 9:30pm	Quote Print Post
	WOW !!!


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portage dog Inukshuk Offline Posts: 537 Location: Virginia Joined: Oct 26^th, 2010	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #52 - Sep 22^nd, 2019 at 9:21pm	Quote Print Post
	I can only hope I'm kickin' it like you are in another 20 years Lawrence! Well done my friend. pd


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MuleLars Inukshuk Offline Posts: 332 Location: Madison Joined: Apr 20^th, 2009	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #53 - Sep 23^rd, 2019 at 3:46pm	Quote Print Post
	Well done, Lawrence!!! You are indeed Magic! ml


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Magicpaddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1321 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Jan 7^th, 2004	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #54 - Sep 25^th, 2019 at 12:53pm	Quote Print Post
	It is all a blur as to what happened where. Somewhere around Gunflint Lake I stopped for the day about 4PM. That was because I had taken a bad fall skinning my shin and smacking my elbow on a rock wall and the wind was blowing hard. Another time I took a wrong fork of a portage and ended up at a beautiful overlook. Great view but don’t take your canoe up there.


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #55 - Sep 25^th, 2019 at 4:26pm	Quote Print Post
	Was the weather too warm at times? How was the coffee cereal and what else did you eat? Would you do it again?


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Magicpaddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1321 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Jan 7^th, 2004	Re: The Kruger/Waddell Challenge 9/14/2019 Reply #56 - Sep 25^th, 2019 at 6:52pm	Quote Print Post
	TomT wrote on Sep 25^th, 2019 at 4:26pm: Was the weather too warm at times? How was the coffee cereal and what else did you eat? Would you do it again? The first 3 days I got hot on portages which slowed me down. The coffee cereal got the job done. Homemade nut bars were ok but I got tired of them. Cliff bars sucked. Would I do it again?? Can’t answer that now.


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