Day - 43

On his own personal little sand bar about 15 miles from Louisiana Captain Ned woke up and pushed off for another day of paddling. He paddled about 35 miles yesterday and estimates he'll get close to 40 today.

At 2:53 PM EST the "Kayak Voyager" (Marine VHF Radio Call Sign), as 'Ol Ned is known too all of the tug and river boat captains up and down the Mighty Mississippi, crossed over into Louisiana. He was passing "The Farm" A.K.A. The Louisiana State Penitentiary, spotted a big radio tower and decided to check his cell for a signal. We had a very nice, very clear signal. We chatted for a good 20 minutes while he drifted along at about 3.2 knots.

The captain informed me that he'll be setting up camp near Morganza, LA tonight and will paddling into St. Francisville tomorrow. St. Francisville is where Capt. Ned is going to hire someone to jump him over to the Pearl River. Let's hope he can find a kind sole with a sense of adventure that will do it just for sake of doing it. I know my dad would.

Oh!!!...hang on...hang on...Capt. Ned's calling again...

Okay, Capt. Ned is about 20 to 22 miles from St. Francisville and has his condo all set up. He said he's got a very nice spot on the levee, but Shhhh...he thinks he may still be on "The Farm's" property and he damn sure doesn't want to become resident.

We laughed and talked for a solid 20 minutes, and I have more Krooz News for ya, however, it's going to have to wait until tomorrow, I've gotta run. Until then, rest assured Captain Ned Mott is alive & grinning, and is utilizing his Po Monkey's can coozy.