![]() The “Captain” won the fight, the rations continued, and Callahan ultimately survived. The written log from the ordeal records a detailed fight over the water ration. Even though Callahan was alone, his mind divided into a “Captain” character and a “crewman” character. I often cite Callahan when I teach the importance of leadership in a survival situation. Callahan’s autobiographical account of the story, Adrift, is a gut-wrenching book that clearly details the extreme mental toughness required to survive at sea. Naked except for a t-shirt, with only three pounds of food, a few pieces of gear and eight pints of water, Callahan drifted for 76 days, and over 1,800 miles of ocean, before he reached land and rescue in the Bahamas. On February 5, the ship sank in a storm, leaving Callahan adrift in the Atlantic in a five-and-a-half-foot inflatable rubber raft. Toughest Battle with Dehydration On the night of January 29, 1982, Steven Callahan set sail alone in his small sailboat from the Canary Islands bound for the Caribbean. On July 2, 1945, after having spent forty-two days in the jungle and being nursed back to health by friendly natives, the three survivors and their rescue team escaped the island. ![]() The natives were known cannibals, but luckily for the crash survivors, they mainly ate their enemy tribe. They soon found themselves in the middle of a modern Stone Age culture still untouched by the outside world. John McCollom was relatively unharmed, but WAC Cpl. The plane carried 24 officers and enlisted women. Army Air Force C-47 nicknamed the “Gremlin Special” crashed into a mountainside in what was then Dutch New Guinea. Unlikely Rescuers On May 13, 1945, a U.S. Photo: USCGLantareapa The Gremlin Special Passengers Make sure to add any I missed in the comments section. Here’s my rundown of the 25 most amazing. But some of these stories, and the people who lived to tell them, stand out among the crowd. Thank you, Nan, for your time with me.Throughout history there have been plenty of beat-the-odds survival stories that demonstrate the tenacity it takes to stay alive under the absolute worst circumstances. She and the wines have survived the many struggles of the cold north county. The winemaker I keep referring to is Nan Bailly of Alexis Bailly Vineyard. It’s made from La Crescent and Frontenac Gris - both are Minnesota developed wines. If it’s evening time, enjoy a glass of its Golden Gris - a very tasty aperitif. Somehow, I believe that sense of solitude can also be found in all of the vineyard’s wines. There’s peace in the restored prairie hill, in the vineyard and in all of the outdoor seating areas. Within this vineyard, one can find peace. I have no doubt his legacy is in good hands. He started the endeavor 50 years ago, and his presence is noted in the wines and the pictures hanging on the tasting room walls. Throughout my time with this winemaker, the legacy of her father was there. You want to chill this two year aged brandy infused beauty. The motto of Alexis Bailly Vineyard is: “Where The Grapes Can Suffer,” and it’s a positive testament to the idea of the survival of the fittest.Īt this point, a snifter of Alexis Bailly Solaris would be perfect. Throughout the vineyard’s 50 years of operation, the wine survived. Her father’s vineyard was Minnesota’s first vineyard, and it faced the daunting task of growing grapes in the cold north county. I don’t expect she’s the only vineyard owner to experience these hurdles and probably wouldn’t be the last. This particular winemaker has overcome institutional, governmental and, at times, pushback from her fellow grape growers. However, there’s more to the story, and that’s the struggle for survival. It’s a blend, and it’s one to slowly savor and to seek the passion of the liquid. There was the medium body that I expected along with a nice cherry taste. Later as I sipped a glass of Alexis Bailly’s Country Red, I enjoyed the wine’s earthy flavors as they reminded me of some of the Rhone Valley wines I’ve tasted over the years. ![]() ![]() She firmly believes wine transcends many aspects of life and helps to bring people together. She briefly recounted her wine story, and that story revealed how she found her passion for wine. As we chatted, I only had to nod my head, ask a simple question or two and I knew I was in the presence of a force of nature.
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