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...

Brave the Trail with Flying V: Day 3

by | Aug 5, 2015 | Uncategorized

We are finally on the Trail! With a yoke of oxen, 10 boxes of bullets, 125 lbs. of food, 2 spare sets of clothing and a spare wheel thanks to XAVID PRETZER, JONATHAN ZUCKER, JESSICA ZIEGLER, DANIEL RIKER, AMANDA BRADLEY, and JONATHAN RUBIN – who will all be...

Brave the Trail with Flying V: Day 2

by | Aug 4, 2015 | Uncategorized

With the Wagon Party gathered, it’s time to get ready for the trip. Tomorrow, Independence will be far behind us. But today we are at Jason’s General Store (and what a fine purveyor of goods he is) to stock up on supplies. Today’s donations will determine...