Kip’s Comments - August 20, 2025

Not Quite Equivalent to Another Dent in the Bucket

One of my goals, before I kick my bucket, is to dent that bucket real good. On my list of bucket dents is to paddle a canoe in the Okefenokee Swamp, or somewhere similar, among flooded trees. To date that has not happened, but the thought is there.

Tonight I made a very poor substitute for the swamps when I paddled among the trees and yards flooded by the Wapsipinicon River near our cabin. There was plenty of water and fortunately I knew where to watch for yard items (aka underwater obstructions).

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Sadly, some cabins did take on water. We were fortunate and stayed dry, allowing time for me to paddle among the flooded trees.

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While I was out canoeing in the trees I also did damage assessments and checked on neighbors. Once the river recedes the clean-up can begin, property can be moved back into the cabins, and our river life will return to normal.

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