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Buffalo River Float (Pruitt to Hasty) 05/08/10 |
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Not many folks out today! |
We had twenty-seven but we soon got lost in the mist of it all! |
The "put in" is easier here than at Steel Creek |
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Our first task was getting ahead of the crowd |
...but we soon found out, that was impossible! |
Bill |
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Chuck (while dry!) |
A bit cool today (55 degrees when we started at 10:30 A.M.) |
We would search for "sunshine" |
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.... did I mention the wind was blowing also? |
Someone's duck was loose! |
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It would follow Bill the whole trip! Neat! |
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Gerry and her little "yellow rubber ducky"! |
Jack and Cathy |
Dr. Chuck with something in his ear .....WATER! |
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Harrison and David |
Buffalo River Bluffs |
....and they were nice! |
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Terrence and Nanette |
Dale and Barbara |
We were ready for lunch |
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Heather, Amanda and Erick |
Jared, Christi, Cathy and Jack |
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Danny |
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TAKAHIK on the Buffalo |
Lunch is over time to hit the river |
They were dry for awhile! ....but..... |
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This was happening all day |
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That hat must belong to this guy? |
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Nice hat |
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The river was calm for the most part |
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First time for Buzz to turn over ....ever! |
The two amigos (Chuck and Danny) |
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Danny (dry as a bone) |
....and so was Brenda |
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David |
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David getting ready |
"Splash" |
He finally popped back up! |
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David jumps again... |
.... and shortly after, there goes Harrison |
Who said there were no fish in the river ....well kind of |
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A view under the bluff overhang |
Dale and Barbara make it look so easy |
Looks like trouble up ahead! |
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Chuck before and after |
Chuck stayed wet most of the day |
Ah, peaceful once again! |
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Gary and Erick about to lose it!
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....and peace once again |
So nice, when it is calm |
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... and a lot of paddling |
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A long stretch |
Chuck before and after (I believe this was the third spill?) |
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Heading for the home stretch |
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The "good" sign |
Getting rid of the water |
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The landing was easy, just crowded! |
Telling tall tales of the float |
I believe even Ron got wet |
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Dale and some of his family |
Cathy and some of her family |
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... and this family looks like they may be in trouble? |
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Now for our reward |
Volcano Burger |
Calzone |
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Chicken Fried Burger |
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Ozark Burger and fresh cut fries |
The Saturday Night Gang at the Ozark Cafe |
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