We have had a lot of rain over the past few days and tonight was the kick-off of our AGLCA Rendezvous, where we were under a tornado warning throughout most of the opening ceremony and dinner. Thankfully, we were in the basement level of the building so safe from any dangerous storms. We are now back at the boat with warnings lifted and just a thunderstorm with lots of rain.
Not much to report, but it has been fun reconnecting with Loopers we have met along the way. We have also met new current Loopers we hadn't met, "Gold" Loopers (ones who have completed the loop) and wanna-be Loopers who are contemplating taking this journey.
One heartening story occurred last night when a fellow Looper boat came into their dock and an hour later the captain dropped to the floor of his boat. His wife called out for help and luckily, a number of very qualified medically trained Loopers immediately came to his aid. The first on board was a retired fire chief trained as a paramedic, then a doctor, dentist with an AED on board, and nurses right behind. His life was literally saved by the prompt medical attention he received from fellow Loopers. An ambulance took him to a nearby hospital and he was later transferred to Huntsville where he was given bypass surgery and is doing well. Several of the neighboring Loopers kept vigil with the victim's wife at the hospital today...just an example of the caring family of professionals and caring individuals with whom we are traveling.
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