Canoecopia is an annual event put on in Madison Wisconsin. Its represents the opening of paddling season with a collection of vendors filling a conference center. We’ve been once before in 2016, but it seemed like a good time to go back. I remember from last time that we were able to walk the convention … Continue reading “Canoecopia and a Conference – 3/8/2025”
This year, I’ll have been married to Danelle for 25 years. With the kids both away at college, its more important than ever to continue connecting with her. I’ve seen other couples focus on the kids and grow apart. This is something I’ve wanted to avoid. To that end, even being married as long as … Continue reading “State Park Visit – 2/1/2025”
Our year started off in Argentina. We’ve spent a ton of times with the kids and now our schedule is letting up some. Our favorite football team, KC Chiefs, are in the playoffs. Sonora was sounding a bit lonely and we decided to surprise her. We drove down to Springfield to pick her up and … Continue reading “Football in Springfield – 1/17/2025”
It feels like Christmas to Danelle and I when both of the kids are home. We’re going to Argentina tomorrow, so we need to do our celebrating today. Okay, and a large amount of packing as well. Corvin flew in today and he’s quite happy to see the cats again. We took Carol out for … Continue reading “Christmas – 12/22/2024”
Keeping in touch with old friends is a lot of fun, especially when it turns into a giant sleepover! Danelle traveled to Springfield, collected Sonora, and finished the trip to Michael’s house and family farm for a weekend getaway. Among our many activities was practicing being cattle – err, taking a walk around the old … Continue reading “A visit to Springfield – 11/16/24”
Danelle and I finally had the chance to get up and visit Corvin together. We’ve been empty nesters since we took Sonora to school back in August, but that doesn’t mean that we have nothing to do. Between our full schedule and Corvin’s its nearly two months since we were able to visit him together. … Continue reading “Visiting Corvin – 11/9/2024”
I love having an active paddling group. While we’re often connected by racing, we also just have a love for outdoors. Mark organized a weekend camping trip. Danelle seemed excited so we decided to load up the boat and make room to help others. We were off to the river! The general plan was that … Continue reading “November River Camping – 11/1/2024”
The 24 hours from home challenge is a contest to see how far you can get from your home in a 24 hour period on your feet. This year marks my third attempt at this challenge. As an added bonus, Corvin and Danelle have also signed up. The race window starts at noon on Thursday … Continue reading “24 Hours From Home Triple Feature – 10/17/2024”
Danelle’s dad always had something going on. He was a focused engineer that would chip away at a project till it was near perfect. Unfortunately, he isn’t with us anymore and left some projects unfinished. He had removed a railing on the side of the house and some of the wood due to rot. Danelle’s … Continue reading “Repairs – 10/2/2024”
Its family weekend at Missouri State and Sonora wanted us to come down and visit. We started by driving down on Saturday morning early and going for a hike at the Springfield Nature Center. And we all wore matching (ish) Missouri State University shirts. We were silly together. Telling stories and acting goofy, and it … Continue reading “Family Weekend At Missouri State – 9/28/2024”