Danelle decided to race in this annual event. She took “Breakdown” our unreliable Hobie Adventure kayak. We met JoJo at the St. Charles takeout and loaded her boat, then headed the 20 some miles upstream to the Klondike ramp for the start of the short race. There was quite a turnout for the 20 mile … Continue reading “Race for the Rivers – 8/24/2013”
If you read my report on the 2013 MR340 race, you would know that my boat broke. More specifically, the Hobie Mirage drive. I finally got the drive back from the dealer I purchased it from. Here is a close up of the $6 pulley that failed, basically ending my race. The image below demonstrates … Continue reading “Broken Pulley on Hobie Mirage Drive – 8/17/2013”
My buddy Dan recently got a new motorcycle. We talked about getting together to go riding and finally got around to it. I got off work just after lunch and called him to see about riding. Dan didn’t answer, but I just had to ride. So I left him a voice mail and then took … Continue reading “Ride with Dan – 8/16/2013”
Another fantastic Sunset Race. I was the only person that showed up to race, but I don’t mind having the river to myself. On the plus side, there was nobody there to watch me fall in the mud. The first fall was starting the race and I slipped before I got into the boat. However, … Continue reading “56th Sunset Race – 8/8/2013”
One attraction that doesn’t get enough attention in St. Louis is the Graffiti wall. Its about a mile long flood wall that is full of graffiti. If you’re looking for it, go to Leonor K Sullivan Blvd (the road closest to the river at the St. Louis Arch. Head south on that road. It gets … Continue reading “Graffiti Wall – 8/3/2013”
I’ve been working in downtown St. Louis for several months now. Occasionally, I notice an incredible jet of water spraying up in the air across the river. It appeared to be something industrial coming from the grain elevator nearby. I finally decided to break out trusty Google Maps and find out what was going on. … Continue reading “Gateway Geyser – 8/3/2013”
July was a great month for the family. While Corvin was getting his glasses fixed, Sonora decided to try on a few pairs. I had a small fire in our Weber Grill. Corvin had a fantastic time with his cousin Rylan in Kansas City. Danelle and I went to a drive in … Continue reading “July 2013”
My brother Henry has spent the wee with us. He was going to be my ground support for the MR340 race the following week. I promised him I would get him out on the water to experience the pedal powered kayak I was using for the race. So I took Corvin, Henry, and myself out … Continue reading “Simpson Lake – 7/20/2013”
Danelle belongs to a painting group. The group is for collaboration and inspiration. They offer occasional painting challenges to get each other to do something different. Danelle offered the current painting challenge. She found a photo and cut it into 7 pieces. Her goal was to make it difficult for any single member to know … Continue reading “Painting Reveal – 7/17/2013”
Danelle is quite proud of her harvest from her garden. It may not look like much, but it is a small garden. While it doesn’t look like much, with some creativity, it can be turned into cole slaw. Album Hogan Haake