Danelle and I opted for a mini adventure date this evening. We packed up the canoe and headed out to Minie Ha Ha boat ramp. We took a leisurely paddle down to Meramec Marina. Its been a few years since I’ve been here. I try to take my Sunset Race group there once a year … Continue reading “Paddle Dinner Date – 6/15/2024”
Most Tuesdays in the summer, you can find me at Creve Coeur Lake paddling a 5K. We paddle everything from rental canoes (I did this once) to expensive composite race boats. Tonight, I was blessed to have Danelle and Sonora come out and paddle with me. While they were not going to race the 5K, … Continue reading “Tuesday 5K with my ladies – 6/11/2024”
You may remember reading about my bad mowing day earlier this year. Its taken us a while, but we’re finally doing something about it. What exactly are we doing? First, I purchased a trailer for the mower. This will make it easier to move dirt around the property. The first step is to get dirt … Continue reading “Moving Dirt – 6/8/2024”
I took Sonora to the eye doctor to get her eyes checked. While we were waiting, she decided to try on a bunch of glasses that she never wanted to own. I got photos of the ones we thought were the worst for her. Here they are for your enjoyment. Hogan Haake
Sonora has enrolled at Missouri State University. Way back in 1996 when I was a freshman at Missouri State, I had to attend a one day program called SOAR. It stands for Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration. Fast forward 28 years and SOAR is still required for incoming freshmen. Instead of a single day program, … Continue reading “SOAR and Sonora – 6/2/2024”
We’re still not sure why, but Danelle’s mom organized all of the stuffed animals facing the window in two rows. I’ve been hearing sloshing water in my RAV4 for a while now. We removed all of the water bottles and it still happened. Sonora happened to notice it happened when the passenger door was opened. … Continue reading “May – 2024”
Corvin is moving up to LaCrosse, WI to live over the summer. We’re sad to have him moving out, but understand as we both did it many years ago. First, we need to get him a bed to sleep on. His room in the rental isn’t big enough for the full size bed he has … Continue reading “Corvin To LaCrosse – 5/31/2024”
We had a storm come through. I’ve not experienced hail like this before. It was bouncing off the ground and coming up over five feet to the porch I’m standing on. I’m happy I have good tree coverage to protect my car! I’m glad they were not any bigger! Small collection on the car. Hogan … Continue reading “Oh Hail – 5/26/2024”
My favorite musical group, The Longest Johns, was on tour in the USA. They are a UK based group that performs sea shanties and other folk music. Like many people, I heard “The Wellerman” shanty during COVID times and got interested in this music. Next thing I know, I have a Pandora station focused around … Continue reading “The Longest Johns – 5/21/2024”
The day is finally here and Sonora is at her final official high school activity as a student. She invited lots of family, but being out of town only a few showed up. Her friend Tania showed up and they rode together to the ceremony! We arrived at St. Louis University’s arena and found or … Continue reading “Sonora’s High School Graduation – 5/18/2024”