Sunset Race – 3/14/2013
I brought my boat to work to ensure that I would be ready for the March sunset race. I left work on a high ready to paddle. Joey showed up, but we decided to call it good and got a beer instead. Hogan Haake
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Gardening with a Twist – 3/18/2013
So, most gardeners are familiar with raised beds and trellises. This year, I’m is working on a couple of…unusual…gardening methods. The first is a special trellis. For the past few years, I’ve had a teepee trellis made out of the old ‘bamboo’ stalks. This year, I have a new trellis – the metal frame from … Continue reading “Gardening with a Twist – 3/18/2013”
Missouri Botanical Garden’s Orchid Festival – 3/20/2013
Danelle visited the Orchid Festival this year at the Botanical Garden. Each year from January to mid-March, they display an amazing selection of the 7,000 or so orchids they have from all around the world. This year, the theme was Madagascar. If you have a chance, check out the display next year. In the meantime, … Continue reading “Missouri Botanical Garden’s Orchid Festival – 3/20/2013”
Bike With Your Boots On: River Rally Edition – 5/19/2013
The River des Peres Watershed Coalition has been running “Bike With Your Boots On” events for five years. This year, we hosted a group of eight River Rally participants on a ride along Grant’s Trail. The group stopped at two sites to learn about water quality monitoring methods and to test the waters themselves. Following … Continue reading “Bike With Your Boots On: River Rally Edition – 5/19/2013”
February – 2013
What a busy fun month! Lets look back at some of the memories. I remember picking up the kids from school one night and Sonora was especially sad. I had some shopping I wanted to do and asked her to come along with me. I figured some one on one time with her would help … Continue reading “February – 2013”
Making Dessert – 2/21/2013
We needed some family time. I figured the best way to do that was to do something together that the kids would enjoy. Making dessert kept the kid’s interest, and they got to eat their work when they were done. We decided to make fruit pockets.We started by making the crust. We may have cheated … Continue reading “Making Dessert – 2/21/2013”
Cup Stacking – 2/19/2013
Corvin always wanted to be in a cup stacking contest. He finally got signed up and went with mom to the contest. He says that the contest is fun but hard. By the look on his face, it takes deep concentration to do your best work. Album Hogan Haake
Kimmiswick – 2/16/2013
I love the big rivers around St. Louis. I spend a lot of time thinking about how I can travel them. A trip I have been thinking about for a while now is a float down the Mississippi to Kimmswick, MO. The map below is a screen capture from maps.google.com with driving directions from St. … Continue reading “Kimmiswick – 2/16/2013”
St. Louis Mardi Gras 2013 – 2/29/2013
Ever since I discovered Mardi Gras in St. Louis, I try to never miss it. I’m still trying to get more people to join me each year. This year, I was able to get Ryan and Jeff with me. We planned to be there all of the day and enjoy the parade, but that wasn’t … Continue reading “St. Louis Mardi Gras 2013 – 2/29/2013”
The People’s – 2/2/2013
A good friend of the family is in a band called The People’s. Their music style is Acoustic and Americana. We went to see them after a long day of a basketball game and the Sugar Maple Festival. It was a family friendly event, so we headed to the SIP Salon in Clayton for a … Continue reading “The People’s – 2/2/2013”