The day that our family vacation started was the end of a nearly 24 hour paddling session. I slept for about 5 hours and proceeded to give tours of the outside of our house, mostly discussing the solar panels in the Sustainable Backyard Tour. I had to stop my tours early to take Corvin to … Continue reading “Chicago Family Vacation – 6/24/2013”
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In order to get prepared for the MR340 this year, I planned two overnight training runs. This was the second and last training run. My plan was to go from Jefferson City [Noreen Access] back to St. Charles [Blanchette Access]. This route is approximately 117 river miles. I didn’t want to go alone and I’m … Continue reading “Missouri River Traning Run – 6/22/2013”
There is nothing like hanging out listing to one of your favorite bands, The People’s. Not only are they a great band, they are personal friends as well. Album Hogan Haake
I’m trying to get my family out on the river more to enjoy it with me. I would like to say I’m doing a good job, but there sure have not been too many trips out on the river so far… Today was a day of triumph. Corvin was off at an overnight summer camp, … Continue reading “Meramec Trash Paddle – 6/14/2013”
Sorora started taking ballet. Every little girl should learn how to dance 🙂 Album Hogan Haake
With the Mississippi river up as high as it is, the Meramec river is going to back up as it feeds into the Mississippi. The top left of the map below has a red square where the images were taken. Follow the red line to see the path the Meramec takes to get to the … Continue reading “Meramec Flooding – 6/5/2013”
I have to start off this post by being very clear, I did not take the photos. Danelle had the camera and was focused on taking photos of the girls on the team playing the game. As you look through the pictures, you may better understand the meaning of that statement… Yep, that’s my delicate … Continue reading “Sonora Softball – 6/4/2013”
I happened to be working downtown to witness the 6th highest recorded crest of the Mississippi river on June 4th 2013. It was amazing seeing the river come as high as it did. I’ll post photos, but they hardly do it justice! The next image is interesting. The parking garage has its entrance under water. … Continue reading “6th Highest Missippi River Crest St. Louis, MO 40.52ft – 6/4/2013”
Some random events from the month. I took my first On-Call call for work. Went outside and drank a beer with Ryan while working on it. Probably not supposed to drink while working… Sonora has a new skill! The upgraded garden is planted Preparing for a summer BBQ! Album Hogan Haake