Brave the Trail with Flying V: Day 8

by | Aug 10, 2015 | Uncategorized

Yesterday, we didn’t make our goal and that means sometimes you just have to ford the river. And deal with the consequences. The pioneers lose: 1 set of clothing, 62 pounds of food, and 1 oxen (drowned). His name was Arthur. This is why you shouldn’t name...

Brave the Trail with Flying V: Day 7

by | Aug 9, 2015 | Uncategorized

We didn’t have enough to buy a new axle, but thankfully our Wagon Leader Cliff Clavin is a carpenter (we chose smart) and was able to effect a temporary repair. Our Pioneers are still on the road… for now. Another day, another chance to choose how to cross...

Brave the Trail with Flying V: Day 6

by | Aug 8, 2015 | Uncategorized

Thanks to Trailblazers JESSICA BYLANDER and KATHERINE OFFUTT, our Pioneers gathered just enough meat to carry and stay well fed for the journey! Thank you both, and we’ll be announcing the winners of the YOU, OR WHATEVER I CAN GET tickets later today! With 200...

Brave the Trail with Flying V: Day 5

by | Aug 7, 2015 | Uncategorized

Thanks to all of you, our Pioneers raised enough money to successfully caulk the wagon and safely cross the River! No loss of supplies or loss of life – and a big thanks to DEVORAH GABAI, RYAN MOORE, and IRENE MOORE for being our Trailblazers of the day. On the...

Brave the Trail with Flying V: Day 4

by | Aug 6, 2015 | Uncategorized

We’re at the Kansas River. The water is high and so are the stakes. If we make $100 today, we can seal ‘er up and float across. If not… the dreaded Wait For Conditions To Improve. We need to raise at least $100 today to move forward – help get...