Almost done with Mississippi!  Hopefully tomorrow the boys will cross into Alabama.

This weekend Marla, Parker, and Dan joined John and Megan for a resupply run.  While there we helped the guys mount a mast John Dooley built from PVC pipe so they can hoist their tarp as a sail when the wind is behind them.  Job, Luke, and Jonah were thrilled at the possibility of some assistance from the weather for a change.

JD Saulters, Luke's brother, had been paddling for a couple days as the fourth man in the boat.  His shift over, Jonah's brother Parker jumped in and paddled to the lock at Smithville.  He spent the night in camp with the guys while Dan and Marla found a bed and breakfast.  The next day after locking through Parker bid they guys farewell and the Alberts returned home.

Sunday morning the guys had a nasty surprise when a houseboat came speeding by too close, swamping the boat with its waves.  They had to work the craft to shore and completely empty and bail it.  Fortunately their food and electronics remained dry and the guys handled the situation calmly and efficiently.

Updated trip summary:

Wed 05/29/2019; distance: 29.3; moving time: 10 hrs 2 min; speed: 2.9 mph

Thu 05/30/2019; distance: 29.7; moving time: 11 hrs 48 min; speed: 2.5 mph

Fri 05/31/2019; distance: 27.7; moving time: 11 hrs 38 min; speed: 2.4 mph

Sat 06/01/2019; distance: 23.5; moving time: 12 hrs 34 min; speed: 1.9 mph

Sun 06/02/2019; distance: 21.5; moving time: 10 hrs 39 min; speed: 2.0 mph

Mon 06/03/2019; distance: 23.1; moving time: 10 hrs 53 min; speed: 2.1 mph

Tue 06/04/2019; distance: 27.6; moving time: 13 hrs 2 min; speed: 2.1 mph

Wed 06/05/2019; distance: 19.1; moving time: 10 hrs 53 min; speed: 1.8 mph

Thu 06/06/2019; distance: 31.9; moving time: 16 hrs 6 min; speed: 2.0 mph

Fri 06/07/2019; distance: 9.3; moving time: 6 hrs 18 min; speed: 1.5 mph

Sat 06/08/2019; distance: 18.8; moving time: 11 hrs 55 min; speed: 1.6 mph

Sun 06/09/2019; distance: 19.3; moving time: 9 hrs 59 min; speed: 1.9 mph

Mon 06/10/2019; distance: 9.0; moving time: 7 hrs 43 min; speed: 1.2 mph

Tue 06/11/2019; distance: 0.1; moving time: 1 hrs 21 min; speed: 0.1 mph

Wed 06/12/2019; distance: 26.7; moving time: 10 hrs 5 min; speed: 2.6 mph

Thu 06/13/2019; distance: 31.0; moving time: 13 hrs 42 min; speed: 2.3 mph

Fri 06/14/2019; distance: 23.7; moving time: 12 hrs 13 min; speed: 1.9 mph

Sat 06/15/2019; distance: 21.2; moving time: 11 hrs 27 min; speed: 1.8 mph

Sun 06/16/2019; distance: 23.8; moving time: 12 hrs 3 min; speed: 2.0 mph