tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post3666944865469006676..comments2023-08-06T09:34:13.825+01:00Comments on Row for Hope - 2,950 Miles Across the Atlantic for Cancer Research: Day 34Paul Ridleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07695067016316699019noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-73741336962711150792009-02-04T19:07:00.000+00:002009-02-04T19:07:00.000+00:00Paul,Colgate '07 grad here. Just read your entire ...Paul,<BR/><BR/>Colgate '07 grad here. Just read your entire blog (a very productive nearly 2 hour use of my time in my office job, whoops). Absolutely amazing stuff, keep on truckin', man, you're a real inspiration.<BR/><BR/>A couple things you can ponder during your row that may keep your mind occupied for a little.<BR/><BR/>1. Who would win in a fight - a tyrannosaurus rex or a billion (yes, a billion) chickens? Assume that the fight would take place in an enormous (as in, many square miles) arena, the T Rex would be in the middle and the chickens would be released at it from all angles.<BR/><BR/>2. If all the animals in the world turned against all the humans and waged war, who would win? And not only who would win (because I think after a little bit of thought, that answer is pretty obvious), but how would this war go down and what would be our best tactics of defense? (assume that animals would be capable of mobilization, and all of them would be hostile.) <BR/><BR/>-Eric<BR/><BR/>p.s. sorry if this posted multiple times, for some reason it wasn't appearing so I hit publish a few timesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-19085839643029459552009-02-04T17:47:00.000+00:002009-02-04T17:47:00.000+00:00Hey Paul, my name is Mark Kelso. I'm a Theta Chi ...Hey Paul, my name is Mark Kelso. I'm a Theta Chi brother here at Colgate and I just wanted to let you know we're all really pumped about what you're doing. Keep on keepin' on, brother.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11531291119629368357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-69779379340589675542009-02-04T17:23:00.000+00:002009-02-04T17:23:00.000+00:00I don't mean to put any pressure on you, but I fee...I don't mean to put any pressure on you, but I feel that you are going to be cutting it close for this year's fantasy baseball draft...You know how teams make out when they aren't present for the draft...i suggest you start doing some 70 mile days...<BR/>ha<BR/><BR/>on a more serious note, have you had to deal with any hard rain/storms?<BR/><BR/>50 cent is coming out with a new cd soon, I will be sure to burn that for ya<BR/><BR/>keep it up bud<BR/>chuckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-57136972890245465852009-02-04T17:09:00.000+00:002009-02-04T17:09:00.000+00:00Brother Paul,This is Alouiticious Jackson! Who do ...Brother Paul,<BR/><BR/>This is Alouiticious Jackson! Who do you think would win in a fight on neutral ground, a llama or a kangaroo? Please advise immediately.<BR/><BR/>Having J.C. keep an eye on you!<BR/><BR/><><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-24208825769846757302009-02-04T15:32:00.000+00:002009-02-04T15:32:00.000+00:00So, on the list of "lessons learned, do you add "r...So, on the list of "lessons learned, do you add "reserve one of those garbage bags to cover important equipment when the hatches are open"?<BR/><BR/>Be careful with that swim. I agree, it does sound a bit like an astronaut leaving the capsule!<BR/><BR/>Be Safe and be well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-26744069353493662722009-02-04T15:19:00.000+00:002009-02-04T15:19:00.000+00:00Should have packed the corona raft for your big sw...Should have packed the corona raft for your big swim. <BR/>Anyhow take care and be safe<BR/><BR/>GdovinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-85274819729505654052009-02-04T15:05:00.000+00:002009-02-04T15:05:00.000+00:00Can you see the Big Dipper??? I still can not.......Can you see the Big Dipper??? I still can not..........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-25833336909987893292009-02-04T14:55:00.000+00:002009-02-04T14:55:00.000+00:00Hi Buddy - Much better update today - my grey hair...Hi Buddy - Much better update today - my grey hairs are multiplying at the same rate as your beard...Wild Bill has less of a problem with that, but I have noticed that a shot glass is never too far away.This trip would be a great time to practice your Polish counting for Euchre games - did you take your dictionary?I'm not sure how I feel about 'the swim'. I don't recall seeing swimmies packed anywhere in the boat and if you try to get your feet to touch the bottom we could have a big problem!I'm not all that concerned about house-keeping, so I vote for leaving the boat dirty. We've wondered too about the stars - can you id any constellations?You are in our thoughts and prayers every day and then some - xxoo-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-40292103651058392732009-02-04T14:25:00.000+00:002009-02-04T14:25:00.000+00:00Hey Paul!!!The Binghamton General Hospital Pharmac...Hey Paul!!!<BR/><BR/>The Binghamton General Hospital Pharmacy checks in on your expedition everyday and loves your updates. <BR/><BR/>We'll be sure to throw an ibuprofen on the floor for you at some point. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-56231201579385932009-02-04T13:53:00.000+00:002009-02-04T13:53:00.000+00:00Amazing how you can't get experience without makin...Amazing how you can't get experience without making mistakes...<BR/><BR/>More snow yesterday :-(<BR/><BR/>We miss you around here....<BR/><BR/>Keep pulling!<BR/><BR/>CharlesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-25231970862125675942009-02-04T13:15:00.000+00:002009-02-04T13:15:00.000+00:00Keep that hatch closed! -- ETSKeep that hatch closed! -- ETSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-87399710152846534892009-02-04T05:37:00.000+00:002009-02-04T05:37:00.000+00:00I think you should just look at the swim like an e...I think you should just look at the swim like an early morning swim over to Green Island without the spotters...<BR/>This may be a dumb question but is Liv low enough in the water that you can easily get back on board from the water?<BR/>Still reading every morning!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05009804768893191605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-72591876204308949692009-02-04T04:24:00.000+00:002009-02-04T04:24:00.000+00:00I was curious about the anchor as well so I did a ...I was curious about the anchor as well so I did a little research and found this. <BR/><BR/><BR/>http://www.para-anchor.com/faq.zac.quest.html#q1Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00354206934770422597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-184009067181722892009-02-04T04:17:00.000+00:002009-02-04T04:17:00.000+00:00Mr. Ridley,I think it's absolutely amazing that yo...Mr. Ridley,<BR/><BR/>I think it's absolutely amazing that you are doing this. My grandmother was diagnosed with leukemia last year and it really heightened my awareness of cancer. I'm so glad you are doing this and think you are a truly amazing person for doing such a thing. Keep up the good work!<BR/><BR/>IzzyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-45038007945602955602009-02-04T02:52:00.000+00:002009-02-04T02:52:00.000+00:00Hey Paul! Long time, no post, but I think about yo...Hey Paul! <BR/><BR/>Long time, no post, but I think about you all the time and read your blog every day. <BR/><BR/>So how's the water situation and that steering device? Is there a "lemon law" for rowboats, or if there is does it only include "normal driving conditions," excluding rows across the entire ocean.... <BR/><BR/>So I was looking at your latest photos and had a great idea. You remember my friends who have the theater (how can you forget - esp. if I keep reminding you?). Well, their next show is a St. Patrick's Day show, and with your permission I'd like to submit your photo to casting - because I think "Anonymous" here has it right. You'd be perfect for the role of the leprechaun!!! (Will you be back my mid-March??) I'll have them start working on a costume...<BR/><BR/>Gotcha on the prayer list at church - hopefully that'll help those large sea vessels turn a hard left (or right) whenever necessary! <BR/><BR/>PS - I was surprised to learn that rowing builds muscles in your legs more than your upper body?! I was just saying to someone the other day I wondered if your legs would atrophy from lack of use - so much for that theory!! <BR/><BR/>Susan @ GAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-81827405105652002682009-02-04T00:45:00.000+00:002009-02-04T00:45:00.000+00:00Hi Paul, it's Alexander. Where are you? I can't ...Hi Paul, it's Alexander. Where are you? I can't tell from the GPS and need to update the map. <BR/><BR/>That ship was REALLY big. How much bigger was the ship than the ones we see in the long island sound? <BR/><BR/>Are you sleeping OK? My mom wants to know about the stars and how many you can see. <BR/><BR/>I'm trying to figure out a way to raise money and will let you know. My brother and I raised money last year for the CT Challenge and will think of something for Row for Hope. <BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-48824179483780826312009-02-04T00:14:00.000+00:002009-02-04T00:14:00.000+00:00Paul -Okay - the water is fine - maybe a little co...Paul -<BR/>Okay - the water is fine - maybe a little cold..... can't be colder than Skaneateles Lake today - and the ice fishermen are crazy!!!<BR/><BR/>The image that comes to mind is one of an astronaut leaving the capsule for space.... tethered on...<BR/>You are tethered on, yes????<BR/><BR/>A dip is for the boring, no-wind day -<BR/>Paddle when there is wind!<BR/>We think of you every day -<BR/>Nancy and MartySeshathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849201167564773435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-19339699869081376592009-02-03T23:18:00.000+00:002009-02-03T23:18:00.000+00:00Question from my friend: How does your ocean ancho...Question from my friend: How does your ocean anchor work and do you use it at night?<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work!<BR/>BeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687581172447454797.post-47172698509805875972009-02-03T22:48:00.000+00:002009-02-03T22:48:00.000+00:00Yes, but more importantly, are you a leprechaun?Yes, but more importantly, are you a leprechaun?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com