MnGCA

Moe the Sleaze · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 6:16 am Post subject: Mississippi River Challenge

The Mississippi River has always fascinated me, even before I moved to the Twin Cities and it became a daily part of my life. Most of the caches I have hidden are near the banks of the river.

To further show my appreciation for old man river, I just signed up for the Mississippi River Challenge, a two day, 44 mile paddle from the Coon Rapids Dam to Grey Cloud Island. The event is a fund raiser for Friends of the Mississippi River.

I know there are other paddlers in MnGCA. I think it would be a blast if a bunch of us could do this together. We could even register as "Team MnGCA".

Also, it you are interested in making a tax deductible donation to this organization, pledges can be made online at the first link above. Feel free to pledge to "Chuck King". Very Happy

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Centris · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 6:34 am Post subject: Re: Mississippi River Challenge

TwentySeven · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:05 am Post subject: Re: Mississippi River Challenge

Realtorfh

Wabasha area below lake pepin is a wonderful area for a weekend getaway. There are a couple of really good sandy beaches and there are always boaters around, or if you preffer you can hide in the backwaters.

Centris · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 12:04 pm Post subject:

I just went and pledged my $$..... I looked down the paddler list to see if there were any other names I recognized, but only found Chuck. I was sure that a few of the other kayak guys would be there (Chad?), but I didn't see any that I know.

Good luck next weekend Moe..... Very Happy

Make us all proud.

Marsha and Silent Bob · Past MnGCA President Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 6261

sui generis · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 8:33 am Post subject:

Marsha and Silent Bob · Past MnGCA President Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 6261

Moe the Sleaze · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 9:03 am Post subject:

Marsha and Silent Bob · Past MnGCA President Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 6261

sui generis · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 1:15 pm Post subject:

Moe the Sleaze · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 6:29 pm Post subject:

Thanks once again to those of you who donated money to this worthy cause.

I had a great time last weekend. It only rained on us for a short time on Saturday and Sunday was fabulous. A bigger problem than the rain on Saturday was the very strong head-winds. I know of at least one canoe that got blown right over while passing under the Lowery bridge!

All the way down the river, I was remembering caches I had found.

I've posted a few photos from the weekend

here.
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Moe the Sleaze · Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 4:50 pm Post subject:

I received the following in an email from Friends of the Mississippi River...

MISSISSIPPI RIVER CHALLENGE TO APPEAR ON "MINNESOTA BOUND"

The HealthPartners Mississippi River Challenge will be the focus of an upcoming "Minnesota Bound" segment! This level of attention for the first year of the event demonstrates that the Challenge is on its way to becoming a signature event for FMR and for the Twin Cities. For footage of the event and interviews with participants, tune in to KARE-11 at 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, September 26th. The segment will also air at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 2nd.
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TwentySeven · Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 7:27 pm Post subject: 2005 Mississippi River challenge

Moe,
I was going to PM you, but figured to get it out in the open. I have my paddeling partner and I see the registration is open now.
What is our team name so I can register properly. "Team MNGCA"? or just "MNGCA". I have to work that weekend, but the desire to "Play in the river" out weighs my work ethic! Smile

Shane

MS River Challenge Hompage
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Moe the Sleaze · Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:02 pm Post subject:

We need at least four people if we are going to have a team. I would propose "Team MnGCA". Any interest, you other paddlers? Towlebooth? Jillibean? Team Hooligan? Rouster? It'll be a blast.
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