Floating the Kern! Mile 705

Nice!  Just put on a couple trail miles "floating" down the south fork of the Kern river.  Boots and I started talking and decided it was time to rally the troops, gather whatever pool toys we could find and make it happen.  Two hours later we had 30 people shuttled up to the campground via Boomer's flatbed and it was go time.  The first minute or two was a little splashy until BAM big rocks, wave trains, lots of brambles, good times had by all.  Even with a few knee knockers and plenty of time in the cold river everyone got to the bottom uninjured and psyched as hell.  F-ya!  First hiker Kern float as far as we know.  For all those wishing to follow in our footsteps just a few words of advice: wear shoes, stick together, don't bother with pool toys 'cause they're done after the first hit, and watch out for barbed wire fences crossing the river.  Adventure!  Now we're ready for the Sierras!