tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26894169200808050752024-03-13T06:45:33.842-04:00The Voyage for Autism Awareness. . . 425+ MILES in an OPEN BOAT!Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-55188081758619868942011-05-07T06:21:00.009-04:002011-05-15T11:44:35.991-04:00We MADE it! . . . now DONATE IT! Click HERE to Donate to Autism Speaks!<h2><a href="http://www.spotadventures.com/trip/view?trip_id=251834">Voyage for Autism Awareness</a></h2><object codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab" height="300" width="400"><param name="movie" value="http://www.spotadventures.com/swf/spot/widget.swf"/><param name="FlashVars" value="units=english&mode=1&key=ABQIAAAAo2DXVdg4aCTpANH9-rZLZBQc1cmDkVDuu24mH3cz6NMnkWfnQRTE9-38lo3U1aGK6bV89gulZy_Mhg&tripId=251834&startLat=38.86953&startLon=-77.02078&mapType=Satellite&"><embed src="http://www.spotadventures.com/swf/spot/widget.swf" quality="high" width="950" height="500" FlashVars="units=english&mode=1&key=ABQIAAAAo2DXVdg4aCTpANH9-rZLZBQc1cmDkVDuu24mH3cz6NMnkWfnQRTE9-38lo3U1aGK6bV89gulZy_Mhg&tripId=251834&startLat=38.86953&startLon=-77.02078&mapType=Satellite&" play="true" quality="high" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br />
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<div style="color: orange; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Voyage for Autism Awareness wishes to thank the hundreds of people who supported this awesome event, both physically and financially, and made it such a success!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here are some statistics for the trip:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="color: lime; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">**</span>Miles traveled: 451 statute miles ('SPRAY' was rowed or sailed for all but about 16 miles, for which she was towed due to safety reasons [twice] & waterway restrictions [once], and portaged over 6 miles of asphalt from the Delaware River to the D&R Canal.)</b></span></div><div style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">**</span>States covered: 6, and the District of Columbia (DC, VA, MD, DE, PA, NJ, NY)</b></span></div><div style="color: lime; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">**</span>Days to reach NY: 15 (2 down days due to weather)</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">**</span>Funds raised: as of 05/15/11 - over $10,300. People are still donating . . . DID YOU?</span></b></span><br />
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<div style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">**</span>Objects struck: 1 Red Buoy, somewhere on the Potomac, below Quantico Marine Corps Base</b></span></div><div style="color: lime;"><br />
</div></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">**</span>Number of great people encountered along the way:</span> <i><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">COUNTLESS!</span></i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
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</b></span></div>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-10560053097031198182011-05-05T20:36:00.001-04:002011-05-07T06:19:56.078-04:00WE MADE IT! . . . NOW DONATE IT! Click HERE<span style="color: orange;">Day 4 - Kinsale, VA to Friendship, MD</span><br />
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</span>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-17874444631052783992011-05-04T22:09:00.002-04:002011-05-05T20:37:54.017-04:00WE MADE IT! . . . NOW DONATE IT! Click HERE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: orange;">Day 3 - Colonial Beach, VA to Kinsale, VA</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ddOuYb6ZXdw/TcH1REAQ_GI/AAAAAAAAAIU/M0aRoFaXYNQ/s1600/DSC_4404.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ddOuYb6ZXdw/TcH1REAQ_GI/AAAAAAAAAIU/M0aRoFaXYNQ/s320/DSC_4404.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UvoaW09jMGQ/TcH1ire_NkI/AAAAAAAAAIY/JxRXZ1OcQfU/s1600/DSC_4412.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UvoaW09jMGQ/TcH1ire_NkI/AAAAAAAAAIY/JxRXZ1OcQfU/s320/DSC_4412.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ssma7UHXzPA/TcH2bf26fiI/AAAAAAAAAIc/TJKHnsAWyRY/s1600/DSC_4427.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ssma7UHXzPA/TcH2bf26fiI/AAAAAAAAAIc/TJKHnsAWyRY/s320/DSC_4427.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6mr4lyTay7M/TcH3KJ2xVaI/AAAAAAAAAIg/AQWRkHtcJRo/s1600/DSC_4453.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6mr4lyTay7M/TcH3KJ2xVaI/AAAAAAAAAIg/AQWRkHtcJRo/s320/DSC_4453.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyBDDgWhWGhUxoK68VRh5M_Cp2RpXdbBtr9MyIJD0Y9S70q9CA73OTDXKFeq9O9CvEQqW1_vMDZkhiROCdWvQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
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</div>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-83353020666909323272011-05-03T21:27:00.002-04:002011-05-04T22:09:15.584-04:00WE MADE IT! . . . NOW DONATE IT! Click HERE<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Here are a few pics and vids to hold you over until we have more time to organize . . . .</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"> Day 1 - Washington D.C. to Dumfries, VA</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">Day 2 - Dumfries, VA to Colonial Beach, VA</span><br />
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</div>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-46045248440473641632011-05-02T18:14:00.002-04:002011-05-02T20:53:40.550-04:00WE MADE IT! . . . NOW DONATE IT! Click HERE<div style="background-color: red; color: blue; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The Voyage concluded today impressively escorted by FDNY's Marine Unit "Three Forty Three" and received by the Village Community Boathouse.</b></span></div><div style="background-color: red; color: blue; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Give us a day of rest and we will post pics & vids of the whole trip!</b></span></div>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-22680182976816171912011-04-29T06:07:00.015-04:002011-04-29T20:57:29.364-04:00Next Stop NEW YORK! Click HERE to Donate to AUTISM SPEAKS!<div class="post-header"></div><div style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Go to <a href="http://www.freedomfromfire.com/">WWW.FREEDOMFROMFIRE.COM</a> for more info on the </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Regional Autism Awareness Initiative & to see videos of "The Voyage"!</span></span></div><br />
<div style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Many thanks to Rob Buchanan of <i><b><a href="http://www.villagecommunityboathouse.org/">The Village Community Boathouse</a></b></i> . . . </span></span></div><div style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">From: <b>AUTISM SPEAKS</b></span></div><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;">Contact: </span><span style="font-size: large; font-style: normal;">CHRISTINA CARTY– (856) 858-5400; CCARTY@AUTISMSPEAKS.ORG</span></h2><div style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color windowtext; border-style: none none solid; border-width: medium medium 1pt; padding: 0in 0in 1pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span class="bodycopy" style="font-size: large;"><b>NEW YORK CITY, NY (MONDAY, MAY 2)</b></span><span class="bodycopy" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>–</b></span><span class="bodycopy" style="font-size: large;"> Philadelphia Firefighter, Neil Calore, will end his 425-mile rowing and sailing adventure for autism awareness from D.C. to N.Y.C. at the </span><span style="font-size: large;">Village Community Boathouse between 10:00 am and 11:00 am. The Boathouse is located on Pier 40 at the end of West Houston Street in Hudson River Park. The boathouse is on the south, or downtown, side of the pier. Autism Speaks and the Philadelphia Fire Department thanks the Village Community Boathouse and members of the New York Fire Department for welcoming The Voyage for Autism Awareness. </span></div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 1.8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Captain Calore was inspired to raise autism awareness by close friends who have a child with autism. He set sail on his homemade 17-foot dory, “Spray,” on April 17<sup>th</sup> in D.C, followed by a support team which includes Fire Lieutenant Bill Drennen and Firefighter Bill Mattox. Landings in Baltimore and his hometown of Philadelphia drew large crowds that included firefighters and medical responders, members of the autism community, and an inspired general public. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 1.8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Philadelphia Fire Department released a Regional Autism Awareness Initiative in conjunction with Neil’s voyage for first responders and for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) care providers. The initiative consists of an educational campaign to acquaint firefighters and paramedics with how to recognize various types of ASD indicators in persons at emergency scenes. It also includes basic communication techniques for individuals with autism who may not respond to verbal stimuli in a traditional manner.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 1.8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Neil has raised more than $6,000 so far in support of the mission of Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest research and advocacy organization. Donations can be made directly to Autism Speaks at: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage">http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage</a></span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Donations to fund the Voyage for Autism Awareness and the Philadelphia Regional Autism Awareness Initiative can be made through The Fireman’s Hall Museum, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit. Their link is </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.firemanshallstore.com/">www.firemanshallstore.com</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> or checks can be mailed to The Philadelphia Fire Department Historical Corporation, 147 N. 2<sup>nd</sup> Street, Philadelphia., PA 19106-2010. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 1.8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Captain Calore’s progress can be seen on real-time maps and in videos at </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/230042/Local%20Settings/Temp/notesFFF692/www.freedomfromfire.com">www.freedomfromfire.com</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>About Autism</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 110 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The prevalence of autism increased 57 percent from 2002 to 2006. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>About Autism Speaks</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Autism Speaks is North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization. Since its inception in 2005, Autism Speaks has made enormous strides, committing over $142.5 million to research through 2014 and developing innovative new resources for families. The organization is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. In addition to funding research, Autism Speaks has created resources and programs including the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network, Autism Speaks’ Autism Genetic Resource Exchange and several other scientific and clinical programs. Notable awareness initiatives include the establishment of the annual United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, which Autism Speaks celebrates through its Light it Up Blue initiative. Also, Autism Speaks award-winning “Learn the Signs” campaign with the Ad Council has received over $249 million in donated media. Autism Speaks’ family resources include the Autism Video Glossary, a 100 Day Kit for newly-diagnosed families, a Transition Kit for teens entering into their adulthood years, a School Community Tool Kit, and a community grant program. Autism Speaks has played a critical role in securing federal legislation to advance the government’s response to autism, and has successfully advocated for insurance reform to cover behavioral treatments in 25 states thus far. Each year <i>Walk Now for Autism Speaks</i> events are held in more than 80 cities across North America. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/">www.autismspeaks.org</a></span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="background-color: #274e13; color: orange; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today the Voyage for Autism Awareness will make it to Trenton, NJ, where 'SPRAY' will be pulled out of the water and prepared for the 32 mile journey across NJ to New Brunswick. Tomorrow at 0700 hrs, we will enter the D&R Canal at Whitehead road and reach the first of 5 locks in Kingston between 0930 & 1000 hrs.. Come out and give us a hand when we portage the boat around the locks and check out the beautiful scenery along the way. Contact me at 215-906-2146 for more info. </span><br />
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</span></i></b></div><div class="post-body entry-content"><span style="background-color: #274e13; color: orange; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today the Voyage for Autism Awareness will make it to Trenton, NJ, where 'SPRAY' will be pulled out of the water and prepared for the 32 mile journey across NJ to New Brunswick. Tomorrow at 0700 hrs, we will enter the D&R Canal at Whitehead road and reach the first of 5 locks in Kingston between 0930 & 1000 hrs.. Come out and give us a hand when we portage the boat around the locks and check out the beautiful scenery along the way. Contact me at 215-906-2146 for more info. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: lime; color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Come greet us at the INDEPENDANCE SEAPORT MUSEUM, Wednesday, April 27th. Admission free from 10am; Parking free from 1pm & Refreshments FREE!</span></div><div class="post-body entry-content"></div><div class="post-body entry-content"><span style="background-color: lime; color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">The Voyage will arrive at 3 pm, but arrive early and enjoy the museum. </span> <br />
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<div id="spot-live-widget"></div>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-32933378655910009992011-04-21T08:38:00.009-04:002011-04-24T19:27:46.735-04:00Next Stop PHILLY . . . Click HERE to Donate to Autism Speaks!<b><i><span style="background-color: orange; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Go to </span></i></b><a href="http://www.freedomfromfire.com/"><b><i><span style="background-color: orange; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">WWW.FREEDOMFROMFIRE.COM</span></i></b></a><b><i><span style="background-color: orange; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> to see daily videos!</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: #274e13; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">The Anne Arundel Fire and The Maryland Department of Natural Resource Police marine units will escort us to the City Dock in Annapolis today. We should arrive late afternoon, so stop doown, say hello and buy a Voyage for Autism Awareness T-Shirt!</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #274e13; color: cyan; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">MEET US IN BALTIMORE!!!!</span></i></b><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=422530&supid=320568657"><b><i><span style="background-color: #274e13;">The Voyage for Autism Awareness</span></i></b></a><span style="background-color: #274e13;"> is making good progress and will be joined by the Baltimore City Fire Department's Fire Boat at the Key bridge, 11 a.m., and escorted to their Station, Ft. McHenry, arriving at 12 noon Saturday, April 23rd. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #274e13; color: yellow; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">The BCFD is a class act and is rolling out the red carpet to help us raise awareness for Autism. Local hospitals, Autism advocacy groups and other community based groups will be at the event which is open to the general public. <b><span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Contact FF. Mike Hineline 443-992-3466 for details.</span></b> Come out and support a great cause!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Philadelphia's <strong>Mayor Michael Nutter</strong> sends a message about <strong>Autism & 'The Voyage'</strong>:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Thanks, <strong>Mayor Nutter</strong>, for supporting The <strong>Voyage for Autism Awareness</strong>!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;"><strong><em>From the Commissioner . . .</em></strong></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As seen on the Philadelphia Fire Department's </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.freedomfromfire.com/id28.html">'FREEDOM from FIRE'</a></strong></em></span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">website, Commissioner Lloyd Ayers wishes 'The Voyage' well</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The </span><a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=422530&supid=320568657" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Voyage for Autism Awareness</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> has been activated and will</span></span><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> soon</span></span><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> shove-off from Washington, DC!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to the much-appreciated efforts of BC Dave Povlitz and </span></span><span style="color: lime; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">Captain Mike Greenhawk of the <a href="http://www.aacounty.org/Fire/index.cfm">Anne Arundel County Fire Department</a>, </span></span><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bill Drennen and the support boat . . .</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. . . were docked at the <a href="http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/sandypoint.asp">Sandy Point State Park</a> Fire Boat Station last night.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: lime; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Bill Mattox, 'SPRAY' and myself are heading down this morning through the very generous efforts of Nick Marzano of</span><b id="yui_3_3_0_1_1302866815621253"> </b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://911se.com/"><i><b>911 Safety Equipment</b></i></a><span style="color: lime; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> in Norristown, PA.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"> . . . with Jillian Mele!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;"><b>They Got Our Backs!</b></span> </span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">The following Public Safety agencies have officially embraced <i><b><span style="color: yellow;">"The Voyage".</span></b></i> Those in <span style="color: red;">RED</span> </span><span style="color: orange;">are escorting us through their respective jurisdictions:</span></span></div></div></div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"></span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"></span><br />
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</div><div style="color: red;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">USCG Sector Delaware Bay</span></div><div style="color: red;"><div><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">USCG Sector Baltimore</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">USCG Point Lookout Station </span></div><div style="color: red;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;">Maryland Natural Resources Police</span> </span></div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Charles County (MD) Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services Marine Unit </span></div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Anne Arundel County (MD) Fire Dept. and Marine Police</span></div><div style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Prince George's County (MD) Fire/EMS Department</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">DC Fire & EMS Department Fire Boat 1</span></div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Baltimore City Fire Department Fire Boat 1</span></div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Philadelphia Fire Department Marine Unit 1</span></div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">FDNY's Marine 1</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div><div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Alexandria Fire Department</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;">Quantico Fire & Emergency Services</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="profileName fn ginormousProfileName fwb"> </span></span></span></div><div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="profileName fn ginormousProfileName fwb" style="color: lime;">Cople District Volunteer Fire Department</span></span></div><div style="color: red;"></div>. <br />
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</div><div><div style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">We are trying to get more Eastern Shore, Delaware, New Jersey and New York agencies notified.</span></div><div style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please help pass the word!</span></div><div style="color: orange;"><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;">The Junkyard Dawgs . . . </span></b></i><br />
<div style="color: #eeeeee;">The <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">'D' Platoon</span> </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: medium;"></span>at <span style="color: red;">Engine 40</span>, <span style="color: red;">Ladder 4</span> and <span style="color: red;">Medic 19</span> fed me a gourmet lunch, helped me test some 1-3/4" hose line, and presented me with some vital equipment to take on "The Voyage". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HbRljAqiaoE/TZ0gb4gdjJI/AAAAAAAAAGA/4nExhk3_BS8/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HbRljAqiaoE/TZ0gb4gdjJI/AAAAAAAAAGA/4nExhk3_BS8/s320/003.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div style="color: #eeeeee;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #eeeeee;">According to FF. Jeff Eckert . . . </div><blockquote><blockquote><div style="color: #eeeeee;">1. With this spear, I will not go hungry</div><div style="color: #eeeeee;">2. With these water-wings, I will not drown, and</div><span style="color: #eeeeee;">3. With my friend Wilson, I will not be lonely</span></blockquote></blockquote><div style="color: orange;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: orange;"><b>Thanks Gang! With this stuff, I have nothing to fear!</b></div><div style="color: orange;"><b>E.40, L.04 & M.19 are located at 65th & Woodland, Southwest Philly . . .</b></div><br />
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</div><div style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">Order on line at </span><a href="http://www.firemanshallstore.com/Voyage_for_Autism_Awareness_shirt_p/srtvoy101.htm"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>The Fireman's Hall Store</b></i></span></a><span style="color: orange;"> website, or see one of the crew WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="color: cyan;">PHILLY's MARITIME HISTORY . . .</span></b></i></span></div><div style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;">The <b><i><a href="http://www.phillyseaport.org/">Independence Seaport Museum</a></i></b>, located at Philadelphia's historical <b><i><a href="http://www.ushistory.org/tour/penns-landing.htm">Penn's Landing</a></i></b> on the Delaware River, is hosting <a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage%20"><i><b>The Voyage for Autism Awareness</b></i> </a>when we make landfall in our home town. An exciting day is planned, including an escort in to town by PFD Marine Unit 1 with water display. </span></div><div style="color: yellow;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: orange;"> L-R: Lt. Tom Gaskill,</span><span style="color: orange; font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">SOC</span></span><span style="color: orange;">; John Gazzola, </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-small;">President</span><span style="color: orange;">, Capt. Neil Calore, John Brady, </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-small;">Boat Shop Mgr</span><span style="color: orange;">, Hope Corse, </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-small;">Dir. of Marketing</span><span style="color: orange;">, Lt. Mike Grant,</span><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-small;"> PIO</span></div><div style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;">There will be <b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">FREE</span> ADMISSION, <span style="font-size: x-large;">FREE</span> PARKING and <span style="font-size: x-large;">FREE </span>REFRESHMENTS </i></b>at the<b><i> Independence Seaport Museum </i></b>that day. Keep your eyes peeled for our arrival date which will be announced here and in the local media!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's always a good idea to make sure your boat is safe and has all the required equipment, especially before a 425+mile trip!</span> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Coordinating with LCDR Brad Kelly, <b><i><a href="http://www.uscg.mil/d5/sectdelawarebay/">USCG - Sector Delaware Bay</a></i></b>, we met</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Paul Parravicini FSO-VE of the <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><a href="http://cgaux.org/">US Coast Guard Auxiliary</a></b></i></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">at </span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><a href="http://www.qcyc.com/">Quaker City Yacht Club</a></b></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"> to get</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Vessel Safety Checks</span><span style="font-size: large;"> prior to shove off in DC next Saturday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">QCYC is located on the Delaware River, North of the Tacony bridge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">. . . this old Mack pumper stands watch at the club with the Tacony Bridge in the background</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you have probably already figured out, there are quite a few Philly Firefighters that belong to Quaker City Yacht Club!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="color: red;"></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><i><a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage">The Voyage for Autism Awareness</a></i> and the Philadelphia Fire Department's <i><a href="http://www.firemanshallstore.com/">Autism Fire Safety Campaign</a></i></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> are made possible by the following supporters. </span></span></span></span><br />
<h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Visit their websites or give them a call</i></span></span><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">!</span></span></span></span></i></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="color: orange; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">. </span></span></span></span></h3><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ariahealth.org/"></a><a href="http://911se.com/">911 Safety Equipment</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.clcboats.com/">Chesapeake Light Craft</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.firemanshallstore.com/product_p/donat101.htm">Fireman's Hall Museum</a></span><br />
<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.iaff22.org/">IAFF Local 22</a></span> </div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.mhsails.com/">Moorehouse Sailmakers, Inc.</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.nrsweb.com/">NRS</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://freedomfromfire.com/id28.html">PFD's Freedom From Fire Website</a></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Print and Sew, Inc.</span><span style="color: yellow;"> </span><span style="color: yellow; font-size: medium;"> 215-281-3909</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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</a></span>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-37760357293261195892011-04-03T22:47:00.000-04:002011-04-04T16:36:25.613-04:00We Are Now in 'Autism Awareness Month'! Click HERE to Donate!<i><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"></span></i><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was pleasantly surprised to find the suit to be pretty comfortable while rowing despite it's heavy duty construction and am confident it will do the job. The drysuit has white sleeves that glow in the dark and reflective material along the seams. Coupled with my reflective contact lenses, I should have no problem being seen at night . . . </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<div style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">As the father of a 22 year old autistic son this really warms my heart, Neil. Thankfully, awareness of this terrible disorder is spreading nation- wide. I wish Kathy and I had the wonderful support that goes out now to kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder. God bless your efforts, my brother. Your Godfather, </span></i></div><i style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">~Den Callaghan</span></i><br />
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.Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-90076851553416022102011-03-28T21:13:00.000-04:002011-04-04T16:37:02.435-04:00DON'T HESITATE . . . CLICK HERE TO DONATE!<h3 class="post-title entry-title"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=210015907195129016154.00049ec323a79c4933239&ll=40.706214,-73.737745&spn=1.028555,2.694397&z=9">Click Here to See Our Projected Route on Google Maps!</a></span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="color: orange; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage">The Voyage for Autism Awareness</a></i> and the Philadelphia Fire Department's <i><a href="http://www.firemanshallstore.com/">Autism Fire Safety Campaign</a></i></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> are made possible by the following supporters. </span></span></span></span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Visit their websites or give them a call</i></span></span><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">!</span></span></span></span></i></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="color: orange; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i></i></span></span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><br />
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</a> </span></div>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-20845352642560819462011-03-27T21:55:00.000-04:002011-04-05T15:57:26.981-04:00DON'T WAIT . . . DONATE! (click here)<h3 class="post-title entry-title"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=210015907195129016154.00049ec323a79c4933239&ll=40.706214,-73.737745&spn=1.028555,2.694397&z=9">Click Here to See Our Projected Route on Google Maps!</a></span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Here is the latest information on how to support <a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage"><i>The Voyage for Autism Awareness</i></a> and the Philadelphia Fire Department's <a href="http://www.firemanshallstore.com/"><i>Autism Fire Safety Campaign</i></a>:</span></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c87_WbVGTz4/TY_jYXVoWPI/AAAAAAAAAFo/n6u8nf_OJ-Q/s1600/VoyAut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c87_WbVGTz4/TY_jYXVoWPI/AAAAAAAAAFo/n6u8nf_OJ-Q/s320/VoyAut.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -63pt 0pt -1in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial Black"; font-size: 22pt;">DC - Baltimore - Philly – NYC</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -63pt 0pt -1in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial Black"; font-size: 22pt;">April 16-30, 2011</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -63pt 0pt -1in; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Philadelphia Fire Captain Neil Calore will row/sail his 17’ home-built wooden dory 425+ miles to raise awareness for Autism, stopping at Fire Boat Stations in Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. NBC News is covering the event in all four cities.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Donations go directly to <span class="yiv1485372977bodycopy"><b><i>Autism Speaks</i></b></span><span class="yiv1485372977apple-converted-space">, the nation’s largest science and advocacy group, and can be made through the following web link</span>:</span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="yiv1485372977yshortcuts"><u><span style="color: blue;"></span></u></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="yiv1485372977yshortcuts"><u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage">http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage</a></span></u></span></b></span><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://voyageforautism.blogspot.com/"><b></b></a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Support Boat Operations: <b>Lt. Bill Drennen</b> / 215-370-6579 / <a href="mailto:wfd27@comcast.net">wfd27@comcast.net</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Logistics: <b>FF. Bill Mattox</b> / 215-435-1311 / <a href="mailto:wmattox710@gmail.com">wmattox710@gmail.com</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">In conjunction, the Philadelphia Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Division will release a <i>Regional Autism Fire Safety Campaign</i> which will address issues concerning Autism and how families affected can effectively prepare Fire Escape Plans, and prepare for the arrival of First Responders in emergency situations. Contact PIO Lt. Mike Grant 215-686-1382 for more information.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Help fund the <b><i>Regional</i></b> <b><i>Autism Fire Safety Campaign</i></b> and <b><i>The Voyage for Autism Awareness</i></b> through <b>The Fireman’s Hall Museum</b>, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Fireman’s Hall Museum Store donation link: <b><a href="http://www.firemanshallstore.com/">http://www.firemanshallstore.com/</a></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Or mail checks to:<b>The Philadelphia Fire Department </b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b> Historical Corporation</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> <b>147 N. 2<sup>nd</sup> St</b><b>.</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Philadelphia, PA 19106-2010</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Attn: Autism Campaign</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></b></div><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">More from those we are trying to help . . . </span></span></h3><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: yellow;">I read the article about your voyage for Autism Awareness.... Thank you so much. I get teary eyed just thinking about your effort. My son has Asperger's Syndrome. I noticed something was different at the age of 2.. He wasnt talking... His dr told me I was overreacting... After much pushing, he was tested... Early Intervention has helped so much.</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: yellow;"> ~</i><i><span style="color: yellow; font-weight: normal;">Mary Ann Rota</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: cyan; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">M<span data-jsid="text">y son, his brother, and his mom and dad thank you so much for giving a voice to so many. when the days get tough seeing someone like you drys some of the tears and even brings a smile thank you!</span></span></i></div><div style="color: cyan; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-jsid="text"> ~Jody Brown</span></span></i></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-jsid="text">Firefighting runs in our family, and our little guy's daddy is a firefighter. Can you please give us more ideas on how to organize the safety campaign specifically for those with autism and special needs, or is there one in place we can find? Does IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) Union know about this safety campaign?</span></span></i></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-jsid="text"> ~Rachell Reilly</span></span></i><br />
<i style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-jsid="text">. </span></span></i></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-jsid="text"></span></span></i></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i><span data-jsid="text">Thank you from a mother of 2 on the spectrum: a 19-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter. Its people like you who make all the difference in the world!</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i><span data-jsid="text"> ~Carrie Thompson Porder</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i><span data-jsid="text">. </span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i><span data-jsid="text"></span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-jsid="text">Thank you soo much God Speed and God bless!! My 5 yr old son was diagnosed Autism just yesterday!!!!!!</span></span></i></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-jsid="text"> ~Yvette Pavia Pavlock </span></span></i><br />
<i style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-jsid="text">. </span></span></i></div><i style="color: yellow;"></i>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-51013162489871014412011-03-20T21:50:00.000-04:002011-03-21T05:49:04.731-04:00CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION!<div style="color: orange;"><h2 class="date-header"></h2><div class="date-posts"><div class="post-outer"><div class="post hentry"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=2689416920080805075&postID=5101316248987101441" name="1588699429707171393"></a> <br />
<h3 class="post-title entry-title"><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=210015907195129016154.00049ec323a79c4933239&ll=40.706214,-73.737745&spn=1.028555,2.694397&z=9">Click Here to See Our Projected Route on Google Maps!</a> </h3></div></div></div><div style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">There are many heartbreaking tales of how ASD's affect the individual, their immediate families and society as a whole. One such story was sent in by Darlene Taylor, a co-worker and one of the nicest people I know:</span></div><br />
<div style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Neil, first I want to say, thank you. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">You and many others are sensitive to the need of Autism Awareness globally. As you know through our conversations, that I have a personal interest in this awesome endeavor. My grandson, whom I've adopted is 71/2 years old and is on the Spectrum. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I began to notice changes in his behavior and social communication since he was 3 years old. Immediately, I began to seek help and services for him. I found that unless one is a strong advocate for your child, he would be denied the help that he so desperately needs and deserves. So, I refused to take no for an answer. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">My grandson has a behavorial disorder that needed special attention.The IEP indicated to me what my rights were so I fought the system until my baby received the help he needed. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Finally, the system relented and acknowledged that he needed to be seen by a Psychiatrist, gave me a list to choose from, that they recommended and paid for all visits. All of the testing confirmed what I had known all along.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> We have a long way to go and I am prepared to do what I must in advocating for my grandson. I encourage everyone to continue to fight the good fight of faith and be persistent, because it pays off. My prayers are with Neil and his team and everyone that is supportive of this fantastic Voyage to raise and increase awareness for Autism globally.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">~Darlene Taylor <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Thanks Darlene; your grandson is lucky to have you. Hopefully, more awareness will help families like yours get help easier and sooner!</span></span></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">With less than 4 weeks to go, 'SPRAY' is almost ready to go in the water. Unfortunately, I was sick last week and haven't worked out since last Monday. But I feel good now and am ready to hit the "ERG" again tomorrow</span><span style="font-size: large;">!</span></div><div style="color: #eeeeee;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;"><b><br />
Here's more about the Voyage . . . </b></span></div><div style="color: cyan;"><br />
</div><div style="color: cyan;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Down Rivers, Up Bays, Across Canals</b></span></div></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Voyage will make use of several diverse bodies of water getting from Washington, DC to NY. ETA's are based on fair winds and no boat problems, with slim odds on maintaining both for the entire trip!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> This first leg is about half the trip. We'll take the Potomac River from DC's Fire Boat Station . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">. . . to the Chesapeake Bay, then up the Patapsco River to Fort McHenry and BCFD's Fire Boat 1. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;"><i>Challenges:</i></b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. Point Lookout, where the Potomac meets the Bay. A confluence of strong currents, when coupled with strong opposing winds can create large waves.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">2. The Lower Chesapeake Bay is wide and deep, and is said to have an identity crisis; it thinks it's an ocean! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">We'll be keeping a sharp eye on the weather, especially on this leg.</span><br />
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</b></i></span></div><div style="color: orange; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Leg #2: Baltimore to Philly - 3 or 4 days</b></span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's further up The Bay to the <a href="http://www.pennways.com/CD_Canal.html">Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal</a>, which links the two Bays. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">The C&D is normally prohibited to non-powered vessels due to its narrow channel and its use by large commercial vessels, but <a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage%20"><b><i>The Voyage for Autism Awareness</i></b></a> has obtained authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to row through, provided we follow a few minor constraints. A great big <span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>THANKS</b></span> to Jim Tomlin, Supervisory Civil Engineer, </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> USACE - </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Chesapeake City for his persistent efforts in getting this approved!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once on the Delaware side of the Canal, we'll hang a left and head North up the Delaware Bay and River to Philly's Marine Unit 1.</span><br />
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<div style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Challenges:</span></b></i></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. The C&D Canal. Large commercial traffic cannot maneuver in the narrow channel and must be avoided. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">2. Several knot currents run through the Canal in both directions. Entering must be timed to use a following current.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">3. Big ships, strong currents and few places to pull out of the way are challenges on the Delaware River up through Philly</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Voyage continues up the Delaware River to Trenton, where 'SPRAY' gets pulled out and trailered about 6 miles to the nearest navigable section of the <a href="http://www.dandrcanal.com/history.html">Delaware & Raritan (D&R) Canal</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">The D&R was completed in 1834 and operated as a barge canal until 1932. Since the 1950's it has been used as a public water supply system and a New Jersey State Park. Thanks to Patricia Kallesser, Park Superintendent, Vicki Chirco, Park Historian and Ernie Hahn, Executive Director, D&R Canal Commission for their assistance and advice.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">The D&R spills into, you guessed it, the Raritan River. Depending on the weather, <a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage%20"><i><b>The Voyage</b></i></a> will enter New York Bay . . . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">. . . by either the Raritan Bay and the Verrazano Narrows, or the Arthur Kill and Kill Van Kull around Staten Island. The home stretch is up the Hudson River to Pier 40, Manhattan and <a href="http://marine1fdny.com/">FDNY's Marine 1</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. 'SPRAY' will be have to be portaged (pulled out of the water, carried over land & put back in) around 5 non-functioning locks along the D&R Canal, and 1 more time to get from the Canal to the Raritan River.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">2. The Raritan Bay takes the full brunt of the Atlantic Ocean when there's an East wind; The Arthur Kill and the Kull Van Kill are Plan B.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">3. New York Bay is VERY busy. Tankers, container ships, ferries, tugs, barges . . . we'll keep our eyes peeled and the VHF radio on.</span><br />
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<div style="color: red;"><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We'll be busy and we'll be careful, but it'll all be worth it if more people get to know what Autism is about and what people who have the disease and their families go through. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div></div>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-15886994297071713932011-03-18T11:38:00.000-04:002011-03-18T16:51:37.429-04:00Click Here to See Our Route on Google Maps!<div style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">The link above will show you our projected route. You'll also be able to track our progress once we're under way!</span></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Don't forget to make a donation! <span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage%20" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">CLICK HERE!!!!</a></span> </span></div>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-1262638994553034182011-03-14T19:33:00.000-04:002011-03-15T22:12:42.253-04:00DONATE HERE!<div style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>SOFTHEARTED SAILMAKER</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I thought the <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/">Autism Speaks</a> logo on a big white sail would grab a lot of positive attention, so I paid a visit to Skip Moorehouse of </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.mhsails.com/">Moorehouse Sailmakers, Inc.</a> in Lumberton, NJ. </span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Skip has made, altered, repaired and washed many sails for me over the years, so I know he does great work. He loved the story of <a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage%20">The Voyage for Autism Awareness</a> and insisted on donating the sail & logo to the cause.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. </span></div><div style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As you can see, he did a great job . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3xHWb47LJbE/TX6XZgwF7GI/AAAAAAAAAFM/PW3BhKQex48/s1600/Skip+%2526+Mickey+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3xHWb47LJbE/TX6XZgwF7GI/AAAAAAAAAFM/PW3BhKQex48/s320/Skip+%2526+Mickey+%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: orange; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">SHIP SHAPE!</span></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I built <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spray_%28sailing_vessel%29">"SPRAY"</a> last Spring at a boatbuilding class with instruction from Mark Stevens of <a href="http://www.clcboats.com/">Chesapeake Light Craft</a> in Annapolis, MD. Her namesake was the first vessel to be sailed single-handed around the world by a man named <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Slocum">Joshua Slocum</a>. He began his historic voyage on April 25, 1895. </span><br />
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</div><div style="color: lime; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">On April 16, 2011 - </span><span style="font-size: large;">116 years later -</span><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage%20" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Voyage for Autism Awareness</a> will begin</span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">That's a mere 5 weeks from now, so it's time to get "SPRAY" ready for the long haul. We took advantage of a nice break in the weather and got a lot done!</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 5 layers of polyurethane paint was removed from the bottom panel and a little off the sides . . .</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A lot of wear and tear is expected, so although she is constructed of the finest modern boatbuilding materials, a little extra armor won't hurt. 3 layers of epoxy mixed with graphite provide a tough, scratch resistant shell. <span style="color: yellow; font-size: small;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: small;">Some say the graphite makes the boat faster, too . . .</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Brother-in-Law<span style="font-size: large;"><b> <span style="color: lime;">Joe Sheehan</span> </b></span>slaps a coat of varnish on the spars . . .</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A fresh coat of 'Sea Green' polyurethane and she's looking good . . .</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">'SPRAY' will get another coat of paint before we flip 'er over and spruce up the varnish.</span></div>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-41991185159620953072011-03-08T21:40:00.000-05:002011-03-08T21:55:32.609-05:00Enough, for now, about The Voyage and more about autism . . .<div _yuid="yui_3_1_1_6_129963256896297"><br />
<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Autism (from the <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/">Autism Speaks</a> website) is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). The other pervasive developmental disorders are PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified), Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Many parents and professionals refer to this group as Autism Spectrum Disorders.</span></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: orange; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="bodycopy-orange">But what causes Autism? </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: yellow;">For the vast majority of cases, the simple answer is we don't know. </span><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div _yuid="yui_3_1_1_6_129963256896297" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">With an estimated 1.5 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide affected<span class="bodycopy-orange">, just about everybody knows somebody with autism. <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Do you?</span></span></span></span></div><div _yuid="yui_3_1_1_6_129963256896297" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="bodycopy-orange"><br />
</span></span></div><div _yuid="yui_3_1_1_6_129963256896297" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="bodycopy-orange">If your life has been touched by someone with autism and you want to share your story on this blog, email . . . </span></span></div><div _yuid="yui_3_1_1_6_129963256896297" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="bodycopy-orange"><span style="color: lime;">Neil Calore at <a href="mailto:calurphy@yahoo.com">calurphy@yahoo.com</a></span> </span></span></div><div _yuid="yui_3_1_1_6_129963256896297" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="bodycopy-orange">. . . and I will post it here.</span></span></div><div _yuid="yui_3_1_1_6_129963256896297" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div _yuid="yui_3_1_1_6_129963256896297"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage%20">John Guider</a>, a friend, inspiration and fellow small boat cruiser shared this with us . . .</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">"I have a long time friend who has an autistic child. When he was young, a traditional school would allow Henry to attend only if he had a private tutor stay with him. As he grew older and his body became strong, the school was afraid his acting out could be too dangerous and that was the end of his traditional schooling. His mother realizes that Henry will most likely spend the rest of his life at home. She is good with that but worries about Henry after they die. He will have no-one. It's a moving story and one that needs to be told.</span></i></div><i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">You will complete your journey. It is the story of autism that will continue on."</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thanks John </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-969634931252321162011-03-06T19:30:00.000-05:002011-03-08T16:23:39.767-05:00CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION!<div style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Milestone . . .</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In a few short weeks, and with little publicity, <b>The Voyage for Autism Awareness </b>has raised it's first <b>$1,000 ! </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Check it out here:</b><b><i><span class="yshortcuts"> </span></i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts">http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage</span></a></i></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: yellow;">The Competition is ON . . .</b> </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">With just a man and his boat, the original goal was $10,000. With the addition of the PFD's Autism Fire Safety Campaign and NBC News' Doug Shimell's coverage of the story (see last weeks post), it seemed a goal of $25,000 was very attainable. It has now been declared that <b>"The Voyage"</b> will try to <b style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">break the record</span></b> for a non-corporate team in Philadelphia! The current record of <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b style="color: red;">$57,000</b></span> was set in 2008 </span><span style="font-size: large;">by Jay Brightman and his family,</span><span style="font-size: large;"> who go door to door and ask for donations at school and in their workplaces. I'm told that Jay is a competitive man and will probably try to break our record! I say <b>BRING IT ON</b> and let's help <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/">Autism Speaks</a> fund research and programs for those affected!</span></div><div style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Minor Set-Back . . . </b></span><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph last week lifted <b>'SPRAY'</b> from her secure winter storage spot, tossing her about 10 feet on to some rocks and up against a fence. Damage to the starboard gunwale where it meets the transom and several dings in the hull were easily repaired, however, attesting to her strength and stubborn personality. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-d20d_12jheM/TXQqpJMo4QI/AAAAAAAAAEM/_SJwtfoflas/s1600/DSCN0061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-d20d_12jheM/TXQqpJMo4QI/AAAAAAAAAEM/_SJwtfoflas/s320/DSCN0061.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Billy Drennen & his boat with a couple of Retired Members, Asst. Fire Marshall Art Czajkowski & Porsche . . .</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nfL4V7VxhUQ/TXQvdUephSI/AAAAAAAAAEk/SwHHDZ6a2p4/s1600/DSCN0054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nfL4V7VxhUQ/TXQvdUephSI/AAAAAAAAAEk/SwHHDZ6a2p4/s320/DSCN0054.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> . . . is <b>The Voyage's</b> Jersey Shore Fund Raising Captain.</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> An avid rower himself, Tom sees how much good can come out of this trip and has done an awesome job of spreading the word in and around Toms River, NJ. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vuZzdysHpVM/TXQspsM4ouI/AAAAAAAAAEU/rVbkD_Y3OcY/s1600/DSCN0074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vuZzdysHpVM/TXQspsM4ouI/AAAAAAAAAEU/rVbkD_Y3OcY/s320/DSCN0074.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;">Thanks to the generosity of the local <a href="http://www.tomsriver.minutemanpress.com/"><b>Minuteman Press</b></a>, Tom is passing these post cards out whenever he gets the chance. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gx5BSFO-OBU/TXQv7SC4vvI/AAAAAAAAAEo/2Vuu_gLQzG0/s1600/DSCN0079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gx5BSFO-OBU/TXQv7SC4vvI/AAAAAAAAAEo/2Vuu_gLQzG0/s320/DSCN0079.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;">Lt. Tommy Gaskill, Marine Operations Officer, is now on the project and is coordinating with the <a href="http://www.uscg.mil/d5/staPhiladelphia/">U.S. Coast Guard Station - Philadelphia</a> to arrange for the festivities when <b>The Voyage</b> arrives.</span></div><div style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: small;">PFD's Marine Unit 1 . . . </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7SrX3cEp6yA/TXQu1bRvGPI/AAAAAAAAAEc/k6kUtpFJgtE/s1600/DSCN0055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7SrX3cEp6yA/TXQu1bRvGPI/AAAAAAAAAEc/k6kUtpFJgtE/s320/DSCN0055.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: small;"> Marine Unit 101 (Reserve) . . . </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wtuA9bzflzY/TXQvNoJKZbI/AAAAAAAAAEg/HjIML1gtxmw/s1600/DSCN0056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wtuA9bzflzY/TXQvNoJKZbI/AAAAAAAAAEg/HjIML1gtxmw/s320/DSCN0056.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">NBC’s <a href="http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/on-air/about-us/Doug_Shimell.html">Doug Shimell </a>is covering the story and is coordinating with NBC affiliates in the other cities as well. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">--------------------------------------------------------------- </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday 02/22/11</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> A meeting with the gang at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AutismSpeaks.DelawareValley?v=wall#%21/AutismSpeaks.DelawareValley?v=info">Autism Speaks - Greater Delaware Valley Chapter</a> was very productive. Christina, Ann & Kelly gave me some great ideas for getting the word out and were very supportive of <b>The Voyage for Autism Awareness</b>. They are working on activating the local <b>Autism Speaks</b> groups in each of the cities that I will be stopping. They also made a valiant attempt at catapulting my Social Networking (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Voyage-for-Autism-Awareness/181708955201820">Facebook</a>, Twitter) skills into the 21st Century, with limited results! I look forward to our next meeting as these three are very pleasant people to work with, and are very passionate about their work.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> ----------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday 02/24/11</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The <b>Philadelphia Fire Department</b> has embraced our efforts to increase awareness for those affected by <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/whatisit/index.php">Autism Spectrum Disorders</a>. The Fire Prevention Division is currently developing a regional Fire Prevention Campaign, to be launched in conjunction with <b>The Voyage.</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Autism can present a serious challenge to First Responders and requires a different approach when developing a Fire Prevention program. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Fires and Medical Emergencies are, by nature, chaotic. A family calls 911 for an emergency; Firefighters and Paramedics arrive on scene with lights and sirens, wearing full body Personal Protective Equipment, wielding axes and defibrillators. For many affected by autism, those arriving to help can be perceived as a threat, adding to the chaos. The Campaign will address issues concerning Autism and how families affected can effectively prepare Fire Escape Plans, and prepare for the arrival of <a href="http://www.autismriskmanagement.com/documents/autism_emergency.pdf">First Responders in emergency</a> situations. </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Fundraising to support the regional<b> Fire Prevention Campaign</b> and <b>The Voyage for Autism Awareness </b>will be set up through <b>The Philadelphia Fire Department Historical Corporation</b>, a 501(c) nonprofit corporation also known as <a href="http://firemanshall.org/">The Fireman's Hall Museum</a> , with details to follow. Donations to </span><span class="yiv1485372977bodycopy" style="font-size: large;"><b>Autism Speaks</b></span><span class="yiv1485372977apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> will continue through the <a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage%20">DONATIONS</a> link to</span><span style="font-size: large;"> my web page, and go directly to the organization. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> -------------------------------------------------------------- </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Saturday 02/26/11</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks to <b>Assistant Chief Donald Heinbuch</b>, BCFD for allowing me to meet with the crew at <a href="http://www.baltimorefireboats.com/">Baltimore City's Fire Boat 1</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I met with <b>FF. Mike Hineline</b> (BCFD's Special Events Coordinator), Fire Boat 1 and other interested members who have enthusiastically embraced <b>The Voyage for Autism Awareness</b>. They're coming up with a lot of great ideas to help make the event a success in Baltimore. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Capt. Jake was kind enough to hang over after be relieved by Lt. Danny Thompson and his 'A' Shift. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lt. D. Thompson & Fire Boat 1 . . .</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wX6nBVrx9yE/TWoyAkfF8PI/AAAAAAAAADo/av65zqFfQ18/s1600/FB.1+Eng+Rm.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wX6nBVrx9yE/TWoyAkfF8PI/AAAAAAAAADo/av65zqFfQ18/s320/FB.1+Eng+Rm.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Fire/Rescue 1</b> returns from investigating a van in the river; turned out to be unoccupied:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyFNOxyOdqSf6Ynyg40F2yIpJljjPsIXpidvYqoL-4vEmvu4x28sfAwQCmPqWXwwJ6WFynVxTSj_PIsjeVGEg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Looks like they've done this before!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Next stop was <a href="http://www.clcboats.com/">Chesapeake Light Craft</a> in Annapolis, MD. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Besides designing kewl, great looking boats, <b>John C. Harris</b> and the gang at <b>CLC</b> are known for their customer service. They're always really busy, but always take the time to answer<i> </i>your questions. When I stopped by, they were busy preparing for <b>David Fawley's </b> <a href="http://www.clcboats.com/shop/rowboats/annapolis-wherry-tandem/">Annapolis Wherry Tandem</a> boatbuilding class, which starts 02/28/11.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> To help make <b>The Voyage</b> a safer trip, John gave me some really good advice for adding flotation and a kick-up rudder to my <a href="http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/wooden-sailboat-kits/northeaster-dory-rowing-sailing-kit.html">Northeaster Dory</a> . David snapped a shot of (L-R) me, John and <b>Mark Stevens</b>. Mark did an awesome job instructing the Dory class I took last year.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> From Annapolis I visited <a href="http://fems.dc.gov/DC/FEMS/">D.C. Fire & EMS </a>Dept's Fire Boat Station on the Potomac River. Right in the heart of our Nation's Capitol, <b>Fire Boats 1, 2 & 3</b> are housed with the <a href="http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/site/default.asp">Metropolitan Police Dept's</a> Harbor Patrol and protect some of the country's most valued treasures. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Lt. Ricky Johnson was a great help, offering some great logistical information and awesome Firehouse Hospitality for kicking off <b>The Voyage for Autism Awareness</b> on <b>Saturday, April 16, 2011</b>.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> DCFEMS Public Information Officer, Pete Piringer is also on the project, with MPD's Lt. Paul Niepling assisting with regional contact information through <a href="http://www.dnr.state.md.us/">Maryland's Department of Natural Resources.</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Here's a nice shot of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_H._Glenn_Jr._%28fireboat%29"><b>"John H. Glenn, Jr."</b></a>, aka Fire Boat 1 with Lt. Ricky Johnson's Platoon 2 and The Washington Monument in the background:</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Coming soon:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A trip to <a href="http://marine1fdny.com/">FDNY's Marine 1</a> in Manhattan . . .</span>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689416920080805075.post-13093681037607180642011-02-23T22:15:00.001-05:002011-02-27T12:30:54.093-05:00<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> The Voyage is from Washington, D.C. to New York, NY to raise awareness for children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.</span></span></div><div class="yiv1204126353MsoFooter" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 0.75in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> A new Autism Prevalence report was issued from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stating that 1 in every 110 American children (one in 70 boys) is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. Yet, for the vast majority of cases of autism, the cause is unknown.</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Autism Speaks</i></b>,</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span class="yiv1204126353bodycopy" style="font-size: large;">the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, provides</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">more information about this devastating disease and how it affects children and their families on their website:</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yiv1204126353yshortcuts" id="yiv1204126353lw_1297946862_9">http://www.autismspeaks.org/</span></a>.</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="yiv1204126353MsoFooter" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 0.75in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space"> </span>The boat</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">is a 17’ Chesapeake Light Craft <b style="color: white;"><a href="http://www.clcboats.com/shop/wooden-sailboat-kits/northeaster-dory-sailing-kit/">Northeaster Dory</a></b> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">built from kit, with a Balance Lug sail rig.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The projected float plan includes:</span></div><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">launching from Washington, D.C.’s Fire Boat Station;</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">row/sail the Potomac River to the Chesapeake Bay;</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">up the Patapsco River to Baltimore's Fire Boat Station at Fort McHenry;</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">up the Chesapeake Bay through the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">up the Delaware Bay and River to the Fire Boat Station in Philadelphia;</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">from there it's further up the Delaware river where I pull out at Trenton, NJ.</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I then trailer the boat 6 miles to the Delaware & Raritan Canal.</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I will pass 5 decommissioned locks (now basically dams) before reaching the Raritan River 32 miles later. I have plenty of support to help me portage the boat around the "locks", and to portage from the Canal to the Raritan.</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The Arthur Kill will link me from the Raritan Bay to the Newark Bay,</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">then the Kill Van Kull to Upper New York Bay.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"> I finish on the Hudson River at the New York City Fire Boat Station in Manhattan.</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span></li>
</ul><div class="yiv1204126353MsoFooter" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 0.75in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PFjOgcfMkF4/TWhmjVT5n0I/AAAAAAAAADc/uvIO51AV24E/s1600/The+Voyage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="154" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PFjOgcfMkF4/TWhmjVT5n0I/AAAAAAAAADc/uvIO51AV24E/s320/The+Voyage.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> With an overall distance of more than 425 miles, an average of 30 miles per 10 hour day will take me an estimated two weeks. I have 2 down days built in, but sailing and working the tides whenever possible will hopefully increase that buffer. I'll be beach camping, sleeping on the boat and taking advantage of offers from Yacht Clubs between Fire Boat Stations. As every good boater knows, Mother Nature will ultimately dictate my progress!</span></div><div class="yiv1204126353MsoFooter" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 0.75in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The Philadelphia Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division is currently developing a City wide campaign targeting families affected by ASD's, which should be ready for release in conjunction with the trip. I am still finalizing the details with the other Fire Departments, but expect full cooperation and hopefully a coordinated Fire Prevention campaign.</span></div><div class="yiv1204126353MsoFooter" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 0.75in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> At the time of this writing, the US Army Corps of Engineers is working on approving my transit of the 14 mile C&D Canal, which is normally restricted to human powered vessels. Authorization is expected, with getting towed as my Plan B.</span></div><div class="yiv1204126353MsoFooter" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 0.75in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> A SPOT Satellite Tracker will interface with Google Maps to report my position, with Facebook, Twitter, and the News Media also following my progress.</span></div><div class="yiv1204126353MsoFooter" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 0.75in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> John Guider (</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.johnguider.com/riverinside" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yiv1204126353yshortcuts" id="yiv1204126353lw_1297946862_10">http://www.johnguider.com/riverinside</span></a></span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">) has been a great adviser and inspiration with his monumental 5,000+ mile "Great Loop" circumnavigation of Eastern North America in a CLC <b style="color: orange;"><a href="http://www.clcboats.com/shop/wooden-sailboat-kits/skerry/">Skerry</a></b></span><span style="font-size: large;">, which is still in progress.</span></div><div class="yiv1204126353MsoFooter" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 0.75in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> With John & Gina Monaghan of Wayne, PA as my rowing/fitness coaches, I just might make it! They've graciously donated their time, expertise and Concept 2 Rower to help me prepare for the long haul.</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="yiv1204126353MsoFooter" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 0.75in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Many thanks to Tom Murphy of the Barnegat Bay Rowing Club for taking on the mantel of Jersey Shore Fund Raising Captain.</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="yiv1204126353MsoFooter" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 0.75in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> My biggest inspiration comes from the heartbreaking challenges that these families endure and those who selflessly help where they can - specifically Jim & Gerry Bonner of Philadelphia; Brie Van Reed of Bridge Valley Elementary School, Furlong, PA and Michelle Stecchini,</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span id="yiv1204126353lblBody" style="font-size: large;">Special Ed. Coordinator, </span><span id="yiv1204126353lblBody" style="font-size: large;">Avon Elementary School,</span><span id="yiv1204126353lblBody" style="font-size: large;"><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space"> </span>Avon, NJ.</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Their patience is certainly a virtue!</span></div><div class="yiv1204126353MsoFooter" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 0.75in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> My goal is to raise</span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space"> </span>$25,000</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">in an effort to help</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span class="yiv1204126353bodycopy" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Autism Speaks</span><span class="yiv1204126353Apple-converted-space"> </span>change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Here is a quick plug for my donation link:</span></div><div class="yiv1204126353MsoFooter" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 0.75in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">The Voyage for Autism Awareness</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">DC - Baltimore - Philadelphia - NYC</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">April 16 - 30, 2011</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yiv1204126353yshortcuts" id="yiv1204126353lw_1297559828_0">http://events.autismspeaks.org/tu/voyage</span></a></span></div>Neil Calorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08374539596972471795noreply@blogger.com0