October 4, 1998

Wet, weary and happy after a 7 hour, 14 mile row from Hardfish access (Eddyville) to Ottumwa. I battled 20mph winds, 2ft. waves and a rain squall, but the views were spectacular and the sound of the trains urged me on.

October 4, 1998

Al Nelson, of Ottumwa, waited with his wife Janet (my wife's sister) at the Blackhawk ramp on a rainy October day. Yes, it was raining, and I was very glad to see them!