Every year our family participates in the
Wild Hog Canoe Race held about 25 minutes away, in Gulf Hammock. It is a fund raiser for LARC (Levy County Association of Retarded Citizens) and is an all around fun event for everyone! This year Evan raced with Ivan in Experienced Class, and Bo raced with Jacob in Youth Class. Both friends from church. (
See results below=) We older girls served food and helped with the bouncy houses. It is fun volunteering for such a great cause!
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| The Waccasassa River. |
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| The bridge and two logs the racers have to go over just before the finish line. |
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| Setting up the food in the tent and getting ready for the crowds! |
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| The starting point where all the boats were lined up and numbered... |
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| Registration. |
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| Mrs. Herron and her sister Bethany raced together! |
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| Bo and Jacob excitedly anticipating the race=) |
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| Evan and Ivan much the same!=) |
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| Mr. Edwards sang the National Anthem just before the boats started. |
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| Bo and Jacob to the left, and the other two competitors in their class. Looks like Bo and Jacob will have to run for their money! (Or so we thought...=) |
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| Off they go... |
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| Into the wild, snaky yonder - - - to scare off all the critters before the others got there! |
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| Serious business! |
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| See you sometime! (Soon, I hope!=)=) |
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| This was the first year some of us were able to watch them start. Although, we did have to leave before Team ICS started since they were in Experienced Class and started almost last. But we really enjoyed getting to watch several boats take off! |
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| Good job Mrs. Herron and Bethany! |
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| Johnny and his partner from his Dad's work, ITEC. |
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| Team Seidel! Way to go...=) |
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| Back at the finish line there was live bluegrass, |
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| tasty food, |
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| merchandise, |
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| wagon rides, |
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| bouncy houses, and more! |
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| But the very best is getting to see your brothers finish! |
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| Got it over, now to get in... |
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| Oops, lost a paddle! |
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| Swim Bo, swim! |
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| And they didn't flip! |
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| But it costs too much time and effort to turn around after accidentally getting in backwards=) |
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| So they finished that way! |
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| GREAT JOB! They finished with a time of 2 hours, 42 minutes, and 6 seconds! |
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| Whew... that was a long way, but they're still smiling! |
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| Here come Evan and Ivan! |
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| Four boats over the same log at once... |
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| Why get in, when you're about to have to get out for the next log! |
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| Not too easy. |
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| It seems I get the same picture every year=) Head first is the way to go. |
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| Ivan did it too, but I missed it. |
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| Don't tip! |
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| Yes! They did it! |
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| go, Go, GO!!! |
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| They were really moving! |
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| YAY! They finished with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 18 seconds. 6th best time of all the racers! |
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| Pretty good work out! |
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| The crowds at the finish line. |
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| There was a live auction, which was entertaining to watch! |
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| This is an addition to last year... A caboose! |
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| 3rd Place for Evan and Ivan! |
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| And 1st Place for Bo and Jacob! This was Bo's first time racing, and Jacob's first time getting 1st place! Great job teams! |
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ."
Col. 3: 23-24
