Meet The Petersons - My 2nd Zero Day


Cindy and I have known Kevin and Patti since our children were in pre-school. 

It would take a book to list all the things they did to make my journey a success, but here goes...

Slack packing - got my gear at mile 470 and spent 5 hours in Damascus while I floated across the last 15 miles of TN.

Rescued me from winter storm warning!

Homemade cookies and cherry pie!

Grilled burgers and cold beer!

Many cups of custom barista coffee!!

Two Epson salt baths (oh yeah!)

I'll stop there but you get the idea. They set the bar for future Zero Day hosts.




Comments

  1. Cindy M.April 10, 2022 at 6:21 AM

    Almost makes me wish I could have endured the journey!
    But then, let's be real😂. These two are some amazing people!
    Kevin I do miss your barista skills almost as much as Patty's famous cookies! Next time it's my turn to visit!
    You know there's an open invitation to visit here in North Conway!

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  2. Sail2BFreeApril 12, 2022 at 1:49 PM

    Good, so you did find soap! LoL

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