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”
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”
We’re still having the Sunset race. Tonight’s role call: Joe Baisa, Joe Sartori, Jo Newbold, John Jones, and [J]Hogan. (see how the J is silent in Hogan). Come paddle with us soon! https://www.facebook.com/SunsetRaceMeramec OR www.rivermiles.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1242272075/3000#3000 Hogan Haake
Danelle entered the 20 mile Race For The Rivers this year in her kayak. This is her third race and she has used her third boat. She was excited to race and do her best to place high in the field. First, she needed to put on her sun screen. With sun screen on, she … Continue reading “Race For The Rivers – 8/23/2014”
As much as training for the MR340 is all about speed and distance, sometimes you need to stop and remember why you are on the water. Jo and I wanted to get out and enjoy the Meramec in all of its beauty. The sky looked like it could rain, but we were up for anything. … Continue reading “Paddle with Jo – 8/6/2014”
Jake and Robin invited us to go camping with them at Onondaga Cave state park. They gave us the date and told us the campsite they would be staying at. We had the weekend open and decided it would be a fun time to hang out with them. We booked the campsite next to them. … Continue reading “Onondaga Cave Camping – 8/2/2014”
We had a large turn out for this Sunset Race. It was late enough in the day, that I brought my wife and kids. We put two boats in the water early and paddled for a bit before the start of the race. For the race, she and the kids hung out for a bit, … Continue reading “67th Sunset Race 7/17/2014”
I was signed up for the MR340 race. it was set to start on Tuesday 7/8. I have family in KC and decided to visit for Independence Day. It wouldn’t require any extra time off work, so it was perfect. We loaded the boat on the van and took off after work on Thursday. Everything … Continue reading “7/3/2014 – KC For The MR340”
Its been 5 years (almost to the day) since Corvin and I last shaved our heads. True to the format, though not planned, Corvin went first! It didn’t take Danelle long to get him into top mohawk form! While the chair was still warm, I decided to sit down myself. Here is my last chance … Continue reading “Head Shaving – 7/2/2014”
The kids always want to go to the pool. I should make it a point to take them more often as they have a bunch of fun. Ok, I might even have fun myself. Danelle was kind enough to document our craziness on the diving boards. Sonora is still building up her confidence, so she … Continue reading “Diving Board – 6/15/2014”