Good evening,
I am lucky that I get to converse with Snookie on an almost nightly basis during her journey along the Indian River Lagoon. When I called Snookie 2 days ago, I was expecting to leave her a message as it was the middle of the day and surely she was paddling. I was eager to call her and share some good news. Well, to my delight she answered and was paddling the Minnow while we chatted away on the phone about her latest adventures. Granted she was probably losing more ground(water) than gaining but that didn’t matter to Snookie.
To date, Snookie has raised over $4,000 towards the Keep Our Kids Afloat Campaign! This money will go directly towards making the much needed repairs for our floating classroom Discovery.
I wanted to let everyone know that Snookie is planning on returning to the Marine Discovery Center on Sunday, May 30th at 11AM after paddling more than 156 miles of North America’s most diverse estuary. She will be escorted to our shores by a flotilla of kayaks paddled by supportive “Snookie Fans” and “River Angels”. As Snookie and the flotilla pass by Manatee Park, she will hear the cheers of the crowd attending the 2010 Fish Stock and shortly after arrive on our shores at the Marine Discovery Center.
You are all invited to participate in welcoming Snookie back home. We miss you Snookie and look forward to your return. Bless your heart.
Chad
We are so happy about your sucessful trip and wish we were in NSB to welcome you home!!!
The Colvers
By: Suzanne and Charles on May 27, 2010
at 5:45 pm
Darn it. I sure wish we could be there to cheer you in. We are looking forward to the commemorative book you will be putting together with pics and tales of river adventures. You have done a great thing here Snook and we are so proud of you! Bring it home in style my friend! We know you will. Love, Cathy and Stewart
By: cathy and stewart hiatt on May 27, 2010
at 6:02 pm
We are so thrilled that Snookie will complete her journey this Sunday. It is an honor to be included as a River Angel Snookie’s log. Each of us who met her along the way, were touched by her radiant spirit and zest for life.
Snookie’s trip is even more poignant as we watch in horror the Gulf’s oil holocaust. So many creatures, both large and small, will perish as casualties of man’s thirst for oil and profits. What an inspiration to see a person put their life on hold, endure heat, bugs, spartan provisions and unwanted visitors in order to effect a difference in the world. WOW!
As I sit in my air conditioned kitchen, sipping a nice cup of coffee, I am in awe of her courage and commitment. I am embarrassed by my complacency and called to action. We must all gain inspiration and motivation from Snookie. She is one in a million. We can be too.
We will be sending a contribution to her cause in today’s mail.
We love you Snookie!
Kathleen & Greg Fredrick
Ft. Pierce, FL
By: Kathleen Fredrick on May 28, 2010
at 11:36 am
Congratulations, you little sweet thing! Nice going! Love you and talk to you soon!
tuner
By: Mary Jane Markle on May 28, 2010
at 2:48 pm