Rock Bridge Memorial park is located south of Columbia, Missouri. See the shot of the map from Google Maps. I’ve been to this park once before with Danelle, but this time we took the kids with us. The plan for the day was simple, I was picking up something I purchased online in Columbia and … Continue reading “Rock Bridge Memorial Park – 10/6/2013”
Another nice day hiking along the Meramec. With the low water level, we took advantage and hiked out where the water usually is. Album Hogan Haake
*** Warning *** Before you get too excited by the title of the post, there is nothing inappropriate to read or see here… *** End Warning *** My brother Hiatt was having a pseudo organized small family bachelor party. To help with the event, I came in town on my motorcycle Saturday morning. Of course … Continue reading “Hiatt’s Bachelor Party – 9/28/2013”
We have a pop up camper that we occasionally use to go camping. It has many comforts of home and makes it quick to go out camping as most of our gear is already in the camper. But for some reason, the kids have been obsessed with tent camping recently. So we finally give in … Continue reading “Backyard Camping – 9/20/2013”
The kids are getting older and its getting harder to drag them out for a good ole fashioned hike. It took about half way around the path we were talking before the kids were truly happy, but it was worth it. Album Hogan Haake
I increased my redneck cred this month. I was working with my neighbor Jesse cutting down some trees in his back yard. He got his chain saw stuck in the tree and couldn’t get it out. I had the idea to throw a rope up in the tree and tie it to my trailer hitch. … Continue reading “August 2013”
When my wife and I first got married, she took care of our monthly bills. Each month bills would pile into the desk and once a month or so, she would go up to the office and pay the bills. Then after paying the bills, she would sort and file them in a cabinet for … Continue reading “The Trouble With Being a Software Developer”
My brother Hiatt introduced me to the Ride Of The Century ROC. He found it online and told me all about it, but had never been himself. This year, he was able to come in town and participate in the event himself. Since I had done the event the previous year, I had a … Continue reading “Ride Of The Century – 8/31/2013”
We didn’t spend much time hiking this summer, so we made sure to get out a few times in the fall. The kids seemed to enjoy this trip to Greensfelder County Park. Our hike started out with a few minutes to visit with a trio of horseback riders who let the kids pet the horses. … Continue reading “Hiking at Greensfelder – 9/13/2013”
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”