Sunday, July 22, 2007

paddle & portage (and the 100th post!)

Now, this event is about as 'Madison' as Madison can get - a quick canoe around Lake Mendota (well, it seems quick when you're sitting on the grass watching the action in comfort) - then...




...they run up the hill to the capitol with the canoes on their heads...




...where a huge crowd wait waiting for them, clapping and cheering them on. Around the capitol square, then down the hill into Lake Monona and a quick paddle around there. Phew! I'm exhausted just writing about it. My husband did the paddle & portage a few years ago and had a blast.
My own little achievement isn't nearly quite so arduous or sweat inducing, but today marks the 100th post of Madison Daily Photo, so I give myself a little pat on the back and thank you all for your visits & comments!

14 comments:

Kate said...

Chris, Congratulations on your 100th post! Put it on the Dp Forum News so that more people are aware of it; it's a cause to celebrate! Madison's lakes are quite lovely, aren't they and paddle and portage event must be a blast!

isa said...

I wonder, were there any ladies participating in the event?

Congratulations...encore!

Nikon said...

Congrats on your 100th!
I live in Providence, Rhode Island where I think your capital dome has a twin :)

GMG said...

Congratulations! Loved to see your pictures!

Nikon said...

Thanks for visiting Hem!

lv2scpbk said...

Congrats on your 100th post! Keep up the good work. That's too funny about them running in the streets with canoes on their heads.

travelphilippines said...

thats one cool event.

Neva said...

Congratulations on your 100th post...and what a post!!and portage!!! not for me, thanks, I'll just sit with you and watch if that's ok!( with my camera) lovely photo!

Eric said...

Congrats on your 100th post. I know what it takes to post a photo a day for 100 days in a row ;)

Wishing you many more.

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the 100th post, great images.

MumbaiiteAnu said...

Hi Chris, Congratulations on your 100th post.

Anonymous said...

Yes, Isabella, there are women in the race. There are multiple race classes for females. I've done the race for ten years and it's a hoot! So come to Madison next year with a friend and a canoe. The race is on the third weekend in July.
But remember, Madison is such a nice town, you may never leave. Like our hostess, I came in 1985 and I'm still here!

seositeden.blogspot.com said...

It can't have effect in fact, that is exactly what I suppose.

Cialis said...

Great photos!