Matt finished strong at 5:55pm. He was pleased to finish before dark.
His kids jumped for joy as he approached.
After a huge meal at a Chinese buffet, and prayers with the kids, he went right to sleep.
Here is a picture of him poling within sight of the end and a few of the sights on and around the river.
We'll have more information for you tomorrow.
Congratulations Matt!
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Hey Bishop,
You are becoming a local celebrity! My sister found this article about you so I thought I would share it here.
From the Shreveport Times:
"NSU Professor Makes Props for 'Year One'"
NATCHITOCHES — Matt DeFord, Northwestern State University sculptor and assistant art professor, has created ceramic props resembling centuries-old relics for a big-budget movie being produced in Shreveport.
"It is a Harold Ramis film starring Jack Black called 'Year One,'" DeFord said.
According to DeFord, "Year One" is a comedy/adventure about two men in a Biblical civilization. The props he created are a reflection of that culture.
"They are supposed to be Mesopotamian deities that will be in a vendor's stall at a marketplace in Sodom," DeFord said. "I made 50 of them with the help of (Cheneyville graduate student) Amanda Roe. They are made of clay. I'll fire them and add a stain and fire them again."
DeFord became involved with the project when he was recommended by Sheila Richmond, of the Louisiana Folklife Center.
— Vickie Welborn
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080217/NEWS01/802170321/1002/NEWS
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