Congratulations on accomplishing your goal! Your journey was absolutely epic! Will rewatch! Thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate your honest telling of how it was for you throughout.
26:53 = My brother and his wife Cheryl, AND surprisingly, the background song was my dad's favorite. Of all the songs in the world that one is playing = a wink from above.Thanks, Mark
Mark, I have followed your journey from the beginning. Each week I eagerly awaited the next video. I have thru paddled the MIssissippi from source to sea a well as paddling the entire 652 miles of the Tennessee river, ending in Paducah. It was fun to see you paddling waters I too have paddled and even meeting the same people! My final take always from these trips, are the people I’ve meet are the best part. I loved how you ended the final video with a tribute to the people that touched your heart. Thank you for allowing us all to follow along on your adventures. I appreciate the amount of work its takes to create new content while on a trip of that magnitude. Thank you for the work you did so we could paddle along with you.
Sep. 13, 2023 Hi Mark, Walking along the piers at Grand Haven Michigan yesterday I counted 18 loopers tied up. Mighty Lake Michigan has started to get rough and the temperatures are dropping. Of course these guys have heat and dry beds to sleep in as compared to your long nights with 25 degrees/ -4 Celsius. Some of them remember seeing or talking to you last year. The locks thru Chicago are shut down till Oct. 1 for maintenance. Best to you. Billy and Cheryl Bellinger.
Man, I'm kind sad that this is your last video of your trip because you have completed it. I haven't followed you from the very beginning, my first video of yours that I saw was when you were pretty well along on the Mississippi. I've been looking forward to each installment almost every time since then. I have come to look forward to each video. Congratulations on finishing this epic trip. It's been wonderful to see all of your fantastic experiences with the great people you have met along the way. It reaffirms faith in humanity. Take care in whatever are your future endeavors and adventures. Blessed Be! I have to go back and watch all of your videos from the beginning.
Congrats Mark! You did it! Thank you for sharing this inspiring journey loaded with scary moments but most of all full of humanity and kindness. All the best from now on.
Sad to see your journey end! I’ve watched every vid. Truly inspirational, uplifting, amazing views and people! You will miss it as well. But time to recoup! 🇨🇦 love your comments about people as more are genuine and caring in our world !
Thank you, Mark for sharing your amazing journey! I have truly enjoyed following your trip and especially seeing the wonderful people you met along the way. You are such a kind and thoughtful person and had a positive impact on the people you met as well as your followers. My husband and I live in the Panhandle of Florida and are so sorry for the difficult time you had trying to find a place to stay while passing through our area. I wish we had know at the time, we have a place for you to stay if you are ever in our area. I look forward to following more of your adventures. Best wishes.
Jeg har vært så heldig å få følge deg hele veien fra starten, og må si at det er vemodig at det er slutt. Det har vært både hyggelig og inspirerende. Spesielt det at du har blitt tatt imot med gjestfrihet selv i de verste «no trespassing» områdene… Takk for turen!
A melencholy has fallen over me, Happy that you were able too complete the journey, sad that my vicarious journey with you is over,,, I guess I just need to get out there myself, I can't see doing your level of expedition anytime soon: Training needs done first, but I have something to strive for now. Kudos Mark, many kudos to you and your family and all those that supported you on your way.
A wonderful documentary of your adventure, Mark. I consumed this entire series through the last few days. A valuable growth that you shared here with all who find this. This also confirms with me, a long standing sense of travel. That to travel by water is likely far more helpful than by land. Congratulations on reaching through, and I can only imagine the emotions for having accomplished this a bit over a year ago. Find joy in The arriving Light . . . . Sip Coffee . . . . Meditate in The days Tasks . . . . and Bring Yourself Along. *
Brilliant Brother! I’ll drop you a line via email with a few Q’s to get a few behind the scenes pointers from you as I continue to gather my gear and launch from here on the Ohio. (Dr.’s got me sorted with my meds and I got a green light with some shoreside assistance, so I am doing it!). Strange-Loops through those Great Loops of life to overcome those compulsive emotional patterns and cycles that we humans seek so hard to break free from. To enhance perceptions, expand to one’s fullest potential and to add another chapter to this adventure of mine started way back in ‘08, and I’m still ticking. So Mark, like me, yur not done yet brother! Over ain’t over till it’s over… The Land of Fantastic Manifestations has much more to offer! May the metamorphosis continue! The Source of Life has blessed you and The Beatitudes are hidden in the Gratitudes! Well done. Paddle on brother! Paddle on! You’re an inspiration and witness of the human spirit! You, like I, keep it salient for the 99.9% of us all seeking expansion. In time, we all get there… Cheers E PS Awesome!!!! Thank you. Well done!
Absolutely wonderful to watch your journey. Being a sea kayaker myself I can appreciate your efforts. You are so right about the good in people. You have experienced in your lifetime what so many wish they could do also. I enjoyed every minute of your videos. What's the next journey you will take us on? All the best to you Mark. Thank you !!
Love watching your interactions with these beautiful people you've met along your journey Mark! Always great music in your videos too. Especially this version of " You Are My Sunshine". Who is the artist please? God Bless you Mark. ❤
Thank you Mark for another incredible video. Your videos allowed us to share the journey with you and see so much of the Country we would never see. Best of all it allowed us to hear your voice and your thoughts and your spirit. Blessings and love. Billy and Cheryl Bellinger
@@markervin9141 Congratulations Mark! I missed this update, and when I saw hurricane Lee heading up to Nova Scotia, I realized I needed to see if I missed a post. I agree with you, people are relatively good for the first three days, after that, just like fish, things start to stink.
It was never the destination, the journey was awesomely epic. Thank you so much for inviting us along Mark !
Yes.. spot on.....thanks. Mark
Congratulations on accomplishing your goal! Your journey was absolutely epic! Will rewatch! Thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate your honest telling of how it was for you throughout.
Thanks Helen. Yes...it was certainly an adventure....thanks for following me. More to come..@@helenmary3137
26:53 = My brother and his wife Cheryl, AND surprisingly, the background song was my dad's favorite. Of all the songs in the world that one is playing = a wink from above.Thanks, Mark
Mark, I have followed your journey from the beginning. Each week I eagerly awaited the next video. I have thru paddled the MIssissippi from source to sea a well as paddling the entire 652 miles of the Tennessee river, ending in Paducah. It was fun to see you paddling waters I too have paddled and even meeting the same people! My final take always from these trips, are the people I’ve meet are the best part. I loved how you ended the final video with a tribute to the people that touched your heart. Thank you for allowing us all to follow along on your adventures. I appreciate the amount of work its takes to create new content while on a trip of that magnitude. Thank you for the work you did so we could paddle along with you.
Thanks for sharing this incredible journey with us Mark!
Thanks Mark! Hope your next adventure is as enjoyable and successful!
Sep. 13, 2023 Hi Mark, Walking along the piers at Grand Haven Michigan yesterday I counted 18 loopers tied up. Mighty Lake Michigan has started to get rough and the temperatures are dropping. Of course these guys have heat and dry beds to sleep in as compared to your long nights with 25 degrees/ -4 Celsius. Some of them remember seeing or talking to you last year. The locks thru Chicago are shut down till Oct. 1 for maintenance. Best to you. Billy and Cheryl Bellinger.
Thanks for the incredible journey!
Congratulations! It was a pleasure to have met you in Tarpon Springs.
Yes. Enjoyed our chat!!
Thank you thank you, Mark, congrats, and thanks for taking us along on your wonderful and touching adventure!
First class guy, first class video series...well done Mark!
Keep posting what you are doing, please.
Yes...I will keep updating my videos..from other excursions.
@@markervin9141 That's great. My brother Bill Bellinger turned me on to you and I have seen all your posts from that day till now. 😁
Man, I'm kind sad that this is your last video of your trip because you have completed it. I haven't followed you from the very beginning, my first video of yours that I saw was when you were pretty well along on the Mississippi. I've been looking forward to each installment almost every time since then. I have come to look forward to each video. Congratulations on finishing this epic trip. It's been wonderful to see all of your fantastic experiences with the great people you have met along the way. It reaffirms faith in humanity. Take care in whatever are your future endeavors and adventures. Blessed Be! I have to go back and watch all of your videos from the beginning.
Gratulerer. Vell gjennomført. Det har vært utrolig flott å følge deg. 👍
Congrats Mark! You did it! Thank you for sharing this inspiring journey loaded with scary moments but most of all full of humanity and kindness. All the best from now on.
Great job!
Sad to see your journey end! I’ve watched every vid. Truly inspirational, uplifting, amazing views and people! You will miss it as well. But time to recoup! 🇨🇦 love your comments about people as more are genuine and caring in our world !
Thank you, Mark for sharing your amazing journey! I have truly enjoyed following your trip and especially seeing the wonderful people you met along the way. You are such a kind and thoughtful person and had a positive impact on the people you met as well as your followers. My husband and I live in the Panhandle of Florida and are so sorry for the difficult time you had trying to find a place to stay while passing through our area. I wish we had know at the time, we have a place for you to stay if you are ever in our area. I look forward to following more of your adventures. Best wishes.
Thank you so much.....I appreciate your words....Would love to meet you some day. Mark
Jeg har vært så heldig å få følge deg hele veien fra starten, og må si at det er vemodig at det er slutt. Det har vært både hyggelig og inspirerende. Spesielt det at du har blitt tatt imot med gjestfrihet selv i de verste «no trespassing» områdene… Takk for turen!
Takk Vidar. Setter pris på det du har skrevet. 😎 Mark
A melencholy has fallen over me, Happy that you were able too complete the journey, sad that my vicarious journey with you is over,,,
I guess I just need to get out there myself, I can't see doing your level of expedition anytime soon: Training needs done first, but I have something to strive for now.
Kudos Mark, many kudos to you and your family and all those that supported you on your way.
Melancholy....a gd word.....life changes. We flow. We breathe. We live...
A wonderful documentary of your adventure, Mark. I consumed this entire series through the last few days. A valuable growth that you shared here with all who find this. This also confirms with me, a long standing sense of travel. That to travel by water is likely far more helpful than by land. Congratulations on reaching through, and I can only imagine the emotions for having accomplished this a bit over a year ago. Find joy in The arriving Light . . . . Sip Coffee . . . . Meditate in The days Tasks . . . . and Bring Yourself Along. *
Thanks for sharing that with me. Much appreciated.
Brilliant Brother! I’ll drop you a line via email with a few Q’s to get a few behind the scenes pointers from you as I continue to gather my gear and launch from here on the Ohio. (Dr.’s got me sorted with my meds and I got a green light with some shoreside assistance, so I am doing it!). Strange-Loops through those Great Loops of life to overcome those compulsive emotional patterns and cycles that we humans seek so hard to break free from. To enhance perceptions, expand to one’s fullest potential and to add another chapter to this adventure of mine started way back in ‘08, and I’m still ticking. So Mark, like me, yur not done yet brother! Over ain’t over till it’s over… The Land of Fantastic Manifestations has much more to offer! May the metamorphosis continue! The Source of Life has blessed you and The Beatitudes are hidden in the Gratitudes! Well done. Paddle on brother! Paddle on! You’re an inspiration and witness of the human spirit! You, like I, keep it salient for the 99.9% of us all seeking expansion. In time, we all get there… Cheers E
PS Awesome!!!! Thank you. Well done!
yes please feel free to reach out. mark@mark-ervin.com
Absolutely wonderful to watch your journey. Being a sea kayaker myself I can appreciate your efforts. You are so right about the good in people. You have experienced in your lifetime what so many wish they could do also. I enjoyed every minute of your videos. What's the next journey you will take us on? All the best to you Mark. Thank you !!
Love watching your interactions with these beautiful people you've met along your journey Mark! Always great music in your videos too. Especially this version of " You Are My Sunshine". Who is the artist please?
God Bless you Mark. ❤
Hi.. I downloaded this from Free Music. The link is: HoliznaCC0%20-%20You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine
Possibly this link: freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/music-from-the-vault/you-are-my-sunshine-1/
Thank you Mark for another incredible video. Your videos allowed us to share the journey with you and see so much of the Country we would never see. Best of all it allowed us to hear your voice and your thoughts and your spirit. Blessings and love. Billy and Cheryl Bellinger
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Yes. Something like that!!😎
@@markervin9141 Congratulations Mark! I missed this update, and when I saw hurricane Lee heading up to Nova Scotia, I realized I needed to see if I missed a post. I agree with you, people are relatively good for the first three days, after that, just like fish, things start to stink.