We decided to take Danelle’s parents out to the property for the day. First stop was to Duke’s Bakery. We got a photo of them at the sign just outside the bakery. With donuts and fond memories, we headed out to the property. The weather was perfect today. We parked ourselves in chairs and proceeded … Continue reading “Danforth With Danelle’s Parents – 3/30/2024”
Henry Edward Boeckmann Obituary Henry Edward Boeckmann, 78, of Kirkwood, Missouri, died on July 7, 2024. Henry was born in St. Louis on March 4, 1946, to Alphonse and Virginia (nee Welch) Boeckmann. Engineer, inventor, craftsman… From the 1960s to the late 1980s, Henry was a career mechanical engineer at several St. Louis area manufacturing … Continue reading “Henry Edward Boeckmann Obituary”
If you’re like me, you make close friends in college. Of course we all depart and go our separate ways. When you can, you meet up to see your friends. But the farther away from college you get, the more invested you are in your immediate life. Today, I received a message from Melanie who … Continue reading “Helping Melanie – 3/27/2024”
Every Sunset Race is a chance to see the river differently. I have never come out and seen the same river twice. Tonight, I was walking near the shore before it started and noticed a large debris field with a dock floating in it. None of us tried to go out and retrieve it, but … Continue reading “Sunset Race – 3/14/2024”
With Corvin in his second year of college, we don’t see much of him anymore. We do our best to have phone calls and send him stuff in the mail, but physically being with him is difficult. Having him seven and a half hours away in Wisconsin makes us sad at times. But its all … Continue reading “Corvin’s Spring Break – 6/19/2024”
I’m in my mid forties and I already don’t care too much for my birthday. Not because I’m getting older, but because I’ve already had enough of them. Okay, really cause I have all the stuff that I want. Online shopping has made it too simple to just order whatever you want and have it … Continue reading “Grandpa Henry’s Birthday – 3/4/2024”
I signed up for a race and needed to train. “Ozark’s Mountain Challenge” is a 7,980’ food ascent challenge. I wanted to be in good shape for this race, so I’ve been hiking things with elevation to get ready. Melissa is signed up and the one that tipped me off to this mess. I called … Continue reading “Bell Mountain Hike – 3/2/2024”
Cold months are rather simple around the house. Therefore Danelle and I went out for a hike together.I don’t like the look of the transition glasses on me, but my eye doctor says its better for my eyes… I got a unicycle ride in. And strangest yet of all, there are not any cat photos … Continue reading “February – 2024”
If you haven’t figured out from the other posts yet, we’re building a house. One of our concerns when we started building the house was doing our best the be there for questions and to document the build. We’re very fortunate in our careers that we have some flexibility for that. Actually, I have a … Continue reading “Work From Shed – 2/27/2024”
Danelle and Sonora had a 4 day weekend from school and work. I decided to take a day off and have a whole family four day weekend. We tried to think of what we could do beyond just hanging out at the house. I had heard that dad could use some companionship and we decided … Continue reading “President’s Day Weekend in KC – 2/16/2024”