We love the snow partly because we don’t get enough of it. Sometimes, we even do crazy things! A look at how deep the snow is. That is a canoe I forgot to put away before the snow. I was too lazy to put on socks or shoes, so I went shopping in sandals. There … Continue reading “Snow – 1/12/2019”
We had a large snow storm hit St. Louis and I decided it would be fun to go out driving in the snow. Corvin was excited to join me as he also wanted to drive in the snow. I picked a decent sized street and started heading west. I had an idea where we might … Continue reading “Snow and the Wrong House! – 1/11/2019”
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
We have issues with our van doors freezing shut in the winter time. Corvin wasn’t having it and ripped the handle off the van door. I taped it back on temporarily. On the work front, Jeff Hug was out for paternity, so we decorated his desk with leftover supplies. My beard was looking decent… And, … Continue reading “December 2018”
We made it to KC to see my family. Its always a madhouse as there are numerous things going on, but that keeps it all very interesting. Starting off with the least Christmas thing of all, Henry’s car. Its looking good with the motor back in the engine bay. I’m not sure how he will … Continue reading “Christmas in KC – 12/22/2018”
The annual get together with Laura and friends continued this year. We met at Laura’s place downtown. Laura hosting the party with Jermey Danelle and Sonora hanging out. Michael is fighting off Eva and Robert I don’t think I’ve seen a photo of Laura where she wansn’t happy. Always fun to be around her! Jeremy … Continue reading “Christmas at Laura’s – 12/21/2018”
Corvin plays the bass in the Webster Groves High School Orchestra. This is the first concert of the year. He had to get all dressed up and appears sharp! We did our best to find good seats where we could see Corvin, but its hard when he is in the back. Before the concert, there … Continue reading “Webster Groves High School Orchestra – 12/4/2018”
Holidays are what you make of them. We were all busy, so we decided to have our family Thanksgiving late. We all met at Henry and Carol’s house. The plan was an evening to eat and hang out. Of course, its a tradition that we play board games. I learned something interesting today. There is … Continue reading “Late Thanksgiving – 11/24/2018”
After visiting Don Robinson park with Danelle, I wanted to go back and hike the other trail. With this destination in mind, I told Corvin that today’s driving lesson would be driving to Don Robinson to hike. He was up for the adventure and we set out. The weather was supposed to turn to rain, … Continue reading “Don Robinson with Corvin – 11/23/2018”
Re-posted from Danelle’s Science Blog. I’ve added some extra photos at the bottom. Winter Field Work Since my research is on winter use of road salt, much of my field work has been completed in the winter. I’ve spent days climbing down storm drains to learn about municipal salt use. This year, the Wednesday before … Continue reading “Ph.D Sampling – 11/21/2018”