Halloween fell on a Friday this year. I had plans and the kids were okay with it. I dressed for work like any normal day, but then put my clown outfit on over it. From there, I grabbed my unicycle and kids and proceeded to walk the kids the mile from our house to the … Continue reading “Halloween – 10/31/2014”
I often talk about wanting to paddle in the snow. Most years I complain that it snowed while I was at work. This last weekend, it happened to me again. It was snowing like mad on Saturday, but I was home alone with the kids. I wasn’t upset, but life just happens that way. Then … Continue reading “Sunday Paddle – 3/1/2015”
On a whim, I wanted to go on a hiking trip with the family. I packed them up and headed for a surprise destination. I had an idea where I wanted to go, but was not telling them. On the way to our initial destination, we encountered The Wabash, Frisco, and Pacific Association. This is … Continue reading “Wabash Railroad – 10/26/2014”
We participated in the annual River Des Peres cleanup. I think it has a cooler name, but Danelle isn’t here to ask. We got there early to help setup. Corvin was creative with the sign. Once the event got going and people showed up, we ended splitting up into three groups. Danelle stayed around the … Continue reading “River Des Peres Cleanup – 10/18/2014”
I met Eric Ent early on a Saturday to do a demo of Victory motorcycles. We met at the dealership and walked around looking at all of the motorcycles. Lined up next to a semi truck were about 20 examples of Victory’s finest bikes ready for us to try out. Eric is a newer rider, … Continue reading “Victory Motorcycle Demo Ride – 10/11/2014”
Every year, the kids school hosts a fall festival. The outgoing 5th grade hosts a haunted house in the halls of the school. Corvin got to participate this year. While waiting for his shift to be over, I got the privileged of hanging out with with lovely Nancy Brown. Of course, she doesn’t like her … Continue reading “Avery Fall Festival – 10/10/2014”
This Sunset Race fell on Corvin’s 11th birthday. What is a dad to do, but take his son out late on a school night to celebrate. I picked up the kids from school and loaded the boat. When Danelle got home, Corvin and I set off. Corvin was pleasantly surprised when we made a stop … Continue reading “70th Sunset Race – 10/9/2014”
I went with Mike Cook to see Matisyahu at the Pagent. Before the show, we had pizza across the street at PI. Eventually we made our way inside to sit behind the sound booth and wait for the show to start. Radical Something started off the show. Their music was a mix of hip hop … Continue reading “Matisyahu – 10/1/2014”
I got a phone call the day before about a couple who were coming down from Canada canoeing across North America. They needed help understanding what to do with the Chain of Rocks on the Mississippi river. There is a canal to go around the chain, and they were hoping to get some information about … Continue reading “Chain of Rocks Portage – 9/23/2014”
Like many families, we don’t seem to get together often enough. In an attempt to remedy that, we planned an extended family campout. The plan was to meet at Pomme de Terre State Park on Friday night and hang out till Sunday. Of course even with a family campsite, plans get in the way. Danelle … Continue reading “Family Campout – 9/20/2014”