After going to Canoecopia and seeing kayak balance boards, I had to have one for myself. So we set about to build one. I started with a 2x10x8 board and cut it to a 5 foot section with two six inch pieces for the bottom. Then I found a large plate to use as the … Continue reading “Kayak Balance Boards – 3/19/2016”
I’ve been talking about wanting to paddle while it was snowing for about two years now. Today, I got my first taste. I was snowing good and my boss let me out of work early for new years eve and snow. I called my paddling buddy, Jo Newbold and she was up for a snow … Continue reading “Winter Paddle – 12/31/2012”
The garden is in full swing with part of the crop getting planted last month and the crop of garlic getting ready to be harvested. Danelle is working hard as ever to produce a viable garden. I’m proud of her for the work she puts into it. Its hard to appreciate a grocery store until … Continue reading “April 2012”
Camping is one of our favorite family activities. We like to go to Meramec State Park because its relatively close to home and on the river. This is our first camping trip of the year. We have added a roof rack to the van, and a Hobie Adventure kayak to the mix. This will allow … Continue reading “Meramec State Park – 3.31.12”
On Thursday night, the day before, I made up my mind and decided what I wanted to do. I had Friday off while the wife and kids had school and work. I had a whole day free and to myself, my job was to make the most of it. I had asked my paddling friends … Continue reading “Mississippi Paddle – 4.6.12”
I’m the super happy proud owner of a new Hobie Adventure 16 kayak. Danelle and I took a test paddle last night with Perry of St. Louis Sail & Paddle. He was fantastically patient with us and brought a ton of boats out to the lake for us to try. Now I have a boat … Continue reading “A New Boat”