Got a ride this morning from Lily, one of the volunteers with the ALS Society of PEI. Had a great trip into Charlottetown and met a CBC reporter along the way. He shot some video outside of an Irving station, then followed us to our campsite to tape us unloading the canoe and setting up the tent. Brian story ran in PEI on the six pm show, Compass.
Finally got to see ourselves on TV. Won't be doing that again anytime soon. lol.
Went out for diner with two of the ALS PEI volunteers, Lily and Cindy, and a friend of Lily's, Jennifer. Had a great time and a great meal.Thanks for your hospitality and the kind gifts.
We're now back at the campsite getting caught up on our social media. I know of at least one dedicated follower so I can't disappoint him.
Off to Moncton tomorrow.
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
Now in PEI!
Made it across the Northumberland Strait from Pictou this morning. Got a ride from our campground in Pictou to the ferry from Anders and Tammy - thanks guys! We are now in PEI waiting for our ride to Charlottetown. NFL ferry service was great, let us carry our canoe on!
A great example of how small the world is.....the first person to sign our canoe was John DeWitt, a bicyclist from Holland who was staying at the Pippy Park campground the same night we were there. Tammy and Anders, who we met last night and gave us the lift this morning, actually met John at another campground (Howley) in Newfoundland! Weird huh?
A great example of how small the world is.....the first person to sign our canoe was John DeWitt, a bicyclist from Holland who was staying at the Pippy Park campground the same night we were there. Tammy and Anders, who we met last night and gave us the lift this morning, actually met John at another campground (Howley) in Newfoundland! Weird huh?
Monday, 4 July 2011
Chillin' in Pictou
Had a busy morning. We were interviewed by both CBC and CTV in Halifax this morning. The interviews aired this evening and a few people at our campground mentioned seeing us. We appreciate the time taken and the efforts of both stations to carry our story and help spread the word about ALS. Thank you!
Got a ride from our cousin Jamie O'Neill this afternoon. Beautiful drive to Pictou and we are well settled in our campsite. We have met some nice folks here in Birchwood campground. Tomorrow will get over to the ferry and across to PEI and Charlottetown.
Got a ride from our cousin Jamie O'Neill this afternoon. Beautiful drive to Pictou and we are well settled in our campsite. We have met some nice folks here in Birchwood campground. Tomorrow will get over to the ferry and across to PEI and Charlottetown.
Now in Halifax
Arrived in Sydney yesterday on the ferry from Argentia at 6am. Had a great buffet breakfast on board at 5am then packed up to leave the ship. Our canoe was handled as freight and arrived a-ok. All the folks at Marine Atlantic were fantastic! After leaving the ferry, we had some trouble getting a lift; it took a long time to get to Halifax yesterday but we made it with the help of some very kind people. Stewart Chaulk, his wife Helen and their son Aaron gave us a lift from Sydney to Baddeck, NS and even stopped so we could take pictures at the lookouts. Then we got a ride all the way to our campsite in Halifax from Shawn Kaiser in his white Ford Ranger, "Beauty", so named by his daughter. A great last minute ride that saved our bacon and got us in at the Halifax campground at 915pm. Thank you to the Chaulk family and Shawn!
Saturday, 2 July 2011
July 2, St. John's to Argentia and the ferry ride.
Meet up with Steve Williams as we set up the camp last night. Once he heard about our trip and fundraiser, he immediately offered to get us to the ferry for this morning after feeding us breakfast at his camper. We took him up on the generous offer and had a great meal before packing up and leaving camp. We also met a fellow traveller, albeit doing a bike tour, from Holland. His name was John Dewitt and he biked from Buffalo, NY, to St. John's in one month. Both gentlemen signed the canoe this morning! Steve got us to the ferry with plenty of time to spare. Thanks again Steve for all the help and the hospitality!
While waiting in the lobby at the ferry terminal, I (Jeff) started talking to the gentleman beside me, Donald Barnes. It turned out he is the VP of customer experience for Marine Atlantic, the ferry company that runs the service between Argentia and Sydney. He was traveling with his wife to Toronto. Marine Atlantic and Donald have been awesome to Frank and I - thanks for everything Donald! We appreciate it very much!
More to follow....
While waiting in the lobby at the ferry terminal, I (Jeff) started talking to the gentleman beside me, Donald Barnes. It turned out he is the VP of customer experience for Marine Atlantic, the ferry company that runs the service between Argentia and Sydney. He was traveling with his wife to Toronto. Marine Atlantic and Donald have been awesome to Frank and I - thanks for everything Donald! We appreciate it very much!
More to follow....
Friday, 1 July 2011
42Canoe Article in the Ottawa Citizen on Canada Day
Follow the link to read more and be amazed by Jeff's square jaw.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/country+longest+portage/5034288/story
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/country+longest+portage/5034288/story
Quidi Vidi, July 1st
Started the adventure this morning at 0900. Had a nice little paddle in Quidi Vidi harbour, then set up the tent in Pippy Park. Getting ourselves ready for 31 days in a tent! The fresh air feels great
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