CV: Why are you starting in Twin Bridges on the Jefferson River(technically Beaverhead) and not Three Forks at the start of the Missouri River?
KL: I have never been to Montana and I understand it is the most beautiful stretch of the trip. I’m already going about 3900 miles, what’s another 90?
Ok, so no one actually asked me that question although I felt it was important to address.
CV: Where will you stay?
KL: I will stay in my tent in a nice comfy spot along side of the river. I anticipate R&R days as I go into larger towns (i.e. Great Falls, Bismark, Pierre, Omaha, etc.).
CV: How long will it take?
KL: Hopefully 5-6 months.
CV: What is significant about this route?
KL: I will retrace Lewis & Clark’s route for over 2500 miles. (Twin Bridges to St. Louis) Of course, my completion will actually be more impressive.
CV: Food?
KL: Freeze Dried delicacies. Probably any real food within a 3 mile radius of the river when possible & prudent.
CV: Why a Pink Canoe?
KL: A tribute to my mother-in-law who was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year. Thankfully, her recovery is promising.
CV: What have you done to prepare for the trip?
KL: Mental preparation. The best way to get in shape to paddle 3900 miles is to paddle 3900 miles.
CV: Kesha or Katy?
KL: Led Zeppelin is more my style. Kesha though. Musically speaking of course.
CV: Gronk spike?
KL: More to come.
CV: Can you really paddle the Trinity River, aren’t there bodies floating in it?
KL: The Trinity is one of DFW’s most unheralded assets. I’ll simply paddle around “the debris.”
CV: Will you be the first person to canoe from Twin Bridges MT to Dallas TX?
KL: As far as I can tell, Yes.
CV: Good luck with the Red River, will you be canoeing upstream?
KL: Thank you and yes. This is when it really gets interesting.
CV: Are you going alone the entire trip?
KL: It is possible some friends (hint Tyler) may accompany me for part of the journey.
CV: Best sports events attended?
KL:
1. SB 36
2. 04 ALCS Game 7
3. 06 Western Conference Semifinals Game 7
4. 91 Adams Division Final Game 7
Please feel free to let me know if you have additional questions. Thank you. Let’s Canoe-Keith
We are cheering you on in this adventure Keith….thanks for figuratively taking the plunge!
Thank you Phil (and Brandy), your encouragement is greatly appreciated.
Leave a job of 20 years to canoe 4000 miles by yourself? Lunacy has no boundaries. I hope your wife doesn’t find similar exhilaration with a boy toy during your absence. At least you’ll have a nice tan and a slimmer phsique to entice her upon your return. Just be sure that your man-thong always matches your life preserver so we won’t be subjected to poor fashion choices on your video blog. Good luck!!
Mark, your comments are reassuring….and I look attractive in a thong regardless of color. Thank you for your well thought out words of encouragement.
Good luck Keith! YDAGJ! I may come meet you somewhere along the way.