Eric Ent from work came over with his model steam engine. He got it running recently and I found it fascinating. We thought trying the propane torch would really make it move, and it didn’t disappoint. It is a Wilesco steam engine, possibly a D4 model. It worked much better with the propane torch, but … Continue reading “Steam Engine – 1/6/2017”
There is nothing better than starting the new year off cleaning. Okay, maybe lots of things, but this year we were helping JoJo out. The floor of the warehouse needed cleaning badly and we were smart enough to volunteer. So after showing up, we messed around a bit while we got our act together. Once … Continue reading “Warehouse Cleaning – 1/1/2017”
Another month has flown by! Here are a few photo highlights. Hogan Haake
While we were in KC for Christmas, we realized that we would be coming back a week later for Herman’s Graduation from the police academy. The kids asked if they could stay for the week and I asked mom. She was delighted at having the kids for the week and said she would take care … Continue reading “Herman Graduation – 12/30/2016”
The date is getting closer to the Amazon Event and there is still lots to do. Danelle made it out with me today to work on the Funky Warehouse. JoJo set each of us up with different jobs so we were all working all over the warehouse. As we completed our work, Andy wanted to … Continue reading “Cleaning the Funky Warehouse – 12/29/2016”
I came back to JoJo’s funky warehouse today to continue cleaning for the Amazon Event. They were kind enough to bottle my beer for me. I still wanted to do my part helping JoJo get the warehouse prepared for the party. We performed a few jobs. I put “Fat Freddy” up and plugged him in! … Continue reading “Warehouse Cleaning – 12/20/2016”
Sonora decided that she wanted to participate in the science fair this year. She teamed up with her friend, Ella. It was decided that they would come to our house and perform the experiments. They were observing different candy (Mentos) being dropped into Diet Coke. First stop was to shop for supplies! Back at home, … Continue reading “Preparing for the Science Fair – 12/16/2016”
Danelle’s PhD research involved deploying equipment into storm sewers to measure lots of stuff and make the world a better place. Its best to check out her research website cause I’ll just get it wrong! Anyway, time was getting away from her and she needed to get her equipment deployed. So I took a day … Continue reading “Storm Sewer Deployment – 12/13/2016”
Laura wanted to check out Tilles Park’s Winter Wonderland. We decided it would be best to visit on a carriage. So we split a large carriage and invited Josh and Jen to join us. We all met early as we were quite excited to get our ride. The kids were super excited and we all … Continue reading “Christmas Lights With Friends – 12/7/2016”
After Ingrid’s annual Christmas Cookie party, many people came over to my house to hang out for pizza. We’re all getting so busy with our kids, we hardly see each other anymore! Hogan Haake