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“Chicken”: The Day Woody Met the Atlantic Ocean

Pete Cochran’s fisherman’s shades make him look like he’s speeding all the time.

Which he is; running his Emerald Isle Stanley Steemer franchise and his Onslow County beer distributorship. But it’s more than just business; he’s got a family of five.

Somewhere between the Coors deliveries and stain removal (the secret is high pressure steam and solvent-free citrus oil concentrate) he managed to bring Woody and I to Emerald Isle.

Once again, Woody sailed across Intra Coastal in a borrowed… Continue reading →

Mule Woody Reaches the Atlantic: Help from the Cochrans

Three weeks after departing Oriental, Woody set hoof in the Atlantic Ocean.

One hoof.

He wasn’t the sea mule I hoped he’d be.

Woody and I arrive at what feels like the emotional start of our journey – the Atlantic Ocean.
Woody and I riding along the surfline. Note how little gear he is packed with. I cut weight as much as possible.
Riding up a sand-blown, wintry-looking beach. Thanks to the Irishman whose name I’ll never know who… Continue reading →