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”
This month is the 55th Sunset Race series. The role call was Larry, Joe, and Hogan. This was the last race before this year’s MR340 race. As always, the results were Joe first, followed by Hogan, then Larry. Album Hogan Haake
Sonora and I happened to be at Danelle’s work around lunch time. I had just picked her up from the overnight camp. Danelle was getting ready to go out on the site and recover two propane canisters that floated onto the property during the last major rain storm. Sonora and I decided to go with … Continue reading “Propane Recovery – 7/3/2013”
There is nothing like hanging out listing to one of your favorite bands, The People’s. Not only are they a great band, they are personal friends as well. Album Hogan Haake
I have to start off this post by being very clear, I did not take the photos. Danelle had the camera and was focused on taking photos of the girls on the team playing the game. As you look through the pictures, you may better understand the meaning of that statement… Yep, that’s my delicate … Continue reading “Sonora Softball – 6/4/2013”
I happened to be working downtown to witness the 6th highest recorded crest of the Mississippi river on June 4th 2013. It was amazing seeing the river come as high as it did. I’ll post photos, but they hardly do it justice! The next image is interesting. The parking garage has its entrance under water. … Continue reading “6th Highest Missippi River Crest St. Louis, MO 40.52ft – 6/4/2013”
Some random events from the month. I took my first On-Call call for work. Went outside and drank a beer with Ryan while working on it. Probably not supposed to drink while working… Sonora has a new skill! The upgraded garden is planted Preparing for a summer BBQ! Album Hogan Haake
The Blacktop Ball is a party on the blacktop on the last day of school. They have music, snacks, a hula hoop contest, and other random kid activities. As nearly every year, Corvin was one of the last people standing in the hula hoop contest. He’s good, but has yet to pull off a win. … Continue reading “Blacktop Ball – 5/23/2013”
Working downtown near the river, I get to see it changing every day. I just can’t seem to get enough with the flooding. Album Hogan Haake
My current employer has a pool table in their 12th floor break room. It has a fantastic view overlooking the Mississippi River. Today, I played my first game of pool after 6 months of employment there. The game was against Ryan and I won. Hogan Haake