A Heros Welcome
The day started off with the boys having a bit of a well deserved lie in as they didn't have many miles to go to get back to Sheffield.They set off around 930am and paddled as far as Tinsley Locks where they met up with the Sheffield Canoe Club. They had very kindly said they would like to follow Adam and Dave into the Quays. At around 12pm Dave called me to say they were on track and due to land in the Quays on time. At around 1.25pm Adam called Katie to say they would be 5 minutes or so. We all waited impatiently. Adams family were there and had made a fabulous banner saying 'Yo Bliss, you did it!'. It even had a picture of a Kayaker on it. Also lots of friends and colleagues were in attendance to congratulate them. We all got into position on the bridge to cheer them in and Gordon Dale, who had kindly come to play the bagpipes, stood on the side of the canal. Dave Wood, Katies Dad, had had a crash course in how to open the lock so he could let them in. Then in the distance we saw them. In they came slowly followed by the Sheffield Canoe Club.
I was stood on the side of the canal with Corey and Katie was at the side of me. Gordon began to play his bagpipes and i must admit to shedding a tear.
It was quite emotional seeing them finish this 300 mile trek. They have faced awful weather and are really in effect novice Kayakers and i couldn't be more proud!Dave opened the lock and in they paddled. Dave immediately did an eskimo roll and exited his kayak, Adam paddled to the side and got out of his boat, i don't think he wanted to get wet!
They both greeted family and friends and then Dave decided to get wet again and dived in like the maniac he is! They posed for many photographs and there was a photographer there from East Midlands trains. All in all it's been a really great day. Both of them should be extremely proud of themselves, i know i am. I'd just like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has helped. Far too many people to name but you know who you are. And a massive thank you to everyone who donated money. Today we have smashed through the £2000 mark with more pledges to come so it's been pretty amazing.
I'm sure that Dave and Adam will be adding there own Epilogues so please continue to read and watch other for more pictures!
Cath x
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3 comments:
What a fantastic achievement. Well done you! Deb x
YAY !!!! Welcome home - you've done so well for such a fantastic charity.
Well done guys xx
What an fantastic achievement, well done and for such a deserving cause....have a well earned rest
Anne C
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