We’re training for the South Dakota Kayak Challenge and taking Megan Pagliaro who we talked into the race. Megan is new to paddling and racing, but we knew that she was going to be good company. To the mission today was to get her out on the water and get her more comfortable with the … Continue reading “Creve Coeur Paddle – 4/7/2019”
Its Valentine’s Day, but that doesn’t stop the Sunset Race. I’ve been married long enough that it isn’t a highly encouraged [or else] type of holiday. Actually, we both agree its a made up holiday, but that is another topic. I started off the Sunset Race with a unicycle ride. Even after all these times … Continue reading “123rd Sunset Race – 2/14/2019”
Jon Marble and I drove to Rocheport, Missouri to hear Scott Mansker talk about the history of the MR340 race. Jon and I wanted to talk about RaceOwl.com and the upcoming changes for the race. Then we would enjoy a presentation from Scott about the history of the MR340. Jon Marble eating a snack. Sorry … Continue reading “MR340 Origins Talk – 1/8/2019”
I love paddling and getting invited to go paddling. JoJo invited me to join her for a nice morning paddle. The group included Ken, Mark, and Judy. Judy says Hi! JoJo getting in on the photos. We stopped here for lunch and to look at eagles flying around. Hogan Haake
This is the 121st Sunset Race. I’m surprised to say this, but I wasn’t looking forward to this one. I’m a fair weather paddler. Sort of, I’ll go out an heat and cold, and I really love snow paddling. What I don’t like is getting wet. Seems crazy to say and admit, but its true. … Continue reading “121st Sunset Race – 12/13/2018”
Today was our 120th Sunset Race. Ten years of going out paddling the second Thursday of the month. Unfortunately, I was very sick that day. There was no way I would be able to paddle, but I drove out with champagne to celebrate before going back home to sleep. Joe in the front and Jo … Continue reading “10 Years of the Sunset Race – 11/8/2018”
We love paddling and have tons of equipment, but sometimes you just want to relax. Tonight, Danelle and I had a date night with Mike Clark of Big Muddy Adventures. They offer monthly floats that happen during the full moon. The full moon float includes paddling in a large voyager canoe (about 14 people) and … Continue reading “Full Moon Float – 10/23/2018”
Occasionally when the weather is perfect, Jo Jo and I go out paddling because its amazing outside. Today was one of those days. She claims that adventure just happens when I’m around, but I think the river gets all the credit. Today,we found a CRT TV floating in the river. So JoJo held it by … Continue reading “Paddle with Jo Jo – 9/30/2018”
If you’re curious about our event, its always the second Thursday of each month. Events are announced about 1 week in advance posted at the following 2 locations. Scroll to the last post to see it. http://www.rivermiles.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1242272075/420#420 And on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SunsetRaceMeramec/ —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— I wonder how many more times I can say that the Sunset Race … Continue reading “118th Sunset Race – 9/13/2018”
I was restless after work and wanted to do something. I was thinking about a motorcycle ride but felt like I should do more stuff with the family. So I asked Sonora if she wanted to paddle with me and she said yes. So we set off to Greentree where I start most of my … Continue reading “Paddling With Sonora – 8/31/2018”