We came into KC for the weekend to see Holly. This was the last weekend she was going to come into town before she had her baby girl. Of course we got to see my parents who seemed quite happy! But it wasn’t meant to be, mom wasn’t actually happy. She has been having issues … Continue reading “Kansas City – 8/30/2014”
Danelle entered the 20 mile Race For The Rivers this year in her kayak. This is her third race and she has used her third boat. She was excited to race and do her best to place high in the field. First, she needed to put on her sun screen. With sun screen on, she … Continue reading “Race For The Rivers – 8/23/2014”
As much as training for the MR340 is all about speed and distance, sometimes you need to stop and remember why you are on the water. Jo and I wanted to get out and enjoy the Meramec in all of its beauty. The sky looked like it could rain, but we were up for anything. … Continue reading “Paddle with Jo – 8/6/2014”
Jake and Robin invited us to go camping with them at Onondaga Cave state park. They gave us the date and told us the campsite they would be staying at. We had the weekend open and decided it would be a fun time to hang out with them. We booked the campsite next to them. … Continue reading “Onondaga Cave Camping – 8/2/2014”
Dad came in town to visit us for a day. its always great to see him. For breakfast, I took him to the only place I could think of that is just like him, Strange Donuts. As their name would suggest, they make strange donuts! What is amazing about this shop in Maplewood, MO, is … Continue reading “Strange Donuts – 7/11/2014”
I discovered Meramec Highlands Quarry Park by accident. I was looking through my Facebook page and noticed my neighbor had taken his kids to a park in town. I inquired with him further to understand. He explained where the park was and gave me some tips for getting around the park. The map (thanks Google … Continue reading “Meramec Highlands Quarry Park – 7/29/2014”
Every year, we try to participate in the annual Stream Team picnic. This year we were able to make it out again for a good time. We had so much fun in fact, that we only got this photo as we were leaving. Well, that’s not completely true. The picnic was fun, but there were … Continue reading “Annual Stream Team Picnic – 7/25/2014”
I’m a huge fan of motorcycles. I’m currently on my second one and enjoying it very much. But I’m always on the lookout for the next one. In order to know what I want, I need to read about them and experience them. Today, I got to experience one. I I heard via social media … Continue reading “KTM Demo Ride – 7/19/2014”
We had a large turn out for this Sunset Race. It was late enough in the day, that I brought my wife and kids. We put two boats in the water early and paddled for a bit before the start of the race. For the race, she and the kids hung out for a bit, … Continue reading “67th Sunset Race 7/17/2014”
We were on the road by 6 am, which was a feat with the people involved. Even getting our two kids to wake up on time was simple compared with my brothers, Herman and Henry. Much to my surprise, everybody got up with minimal fuss and we were on the road. 3/4 of my passengers … Continue reading “Hayden and Jennifer 10 Years – 7/12/2014”