Words and pictures featuring Missouri
Gary and Ginger on a snowy Sac River Trail (365:036) – No Interwebs today. To keep busy I cleared the drive of last night’s couple of inches of snow, and we decided to enjoy the sunshine, brave the snow cover and go for a short hike on the Sac River Trail. The hike was fine, proving our gear is up to a winter hike, getting to the trail and away again was not so good. One-minute read, 4 pictures
At the Antique Mall (365:035) – Today we managed to escape the kids for the first time in three days. 2 5
The problem with varifocals… (365:031) — It’s the quiet before the storm. We are waiting for a predicted 12″-20″ of snow. We’ll see, knowing the weather around here it could be 1″ or 20″. +3
Thinking of Ginger (365:30) — We had a quiet day today, venturing out just twice.
Kayaking on James River, Springfield Missouri — Today was a busy day. 2 7
Repairing a kitchen drawer – Today I repaired a kitchen drawer and in the process learned two valuable safety lessons.
Drilling in the workshop (365: 28) – Today, I spent some time in the workshop.
Halfway up the first hill – Busiek State Forest & Wildlife Area (365:27) — Tomorrow I’ll ache.
Stopped for lunch — We stopped for lunch near the end of our hike on the Silver Trail at Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area. +1
View to the North from the Silver Trail at Busiek — This descent is much steeper than it looks, and it’s very easy to lose your footing on the loose stones that make up the trail.
Ginger approaching halfway up the first big (200-ft.) ascent on the Silver Trail.
Tidying away (365:25).
Tidying away — With my Kayak lowered from its berth on the garage ceiling, I searched it for a pair of missing gloves and my emergency kit.
Valentine’s Day Monsters.
Cats, coffee and laptops in bed (365:024) – A little peek into our morning customs. Cats, coffee, and Internet in bed. One-minute read, 3 pictures
Kayaking in the ice on Lake Springfield – It’s Saturday so we must be kayaking. It’s amazing how quickly the weekend and our Saturday lie-in comes around each week. One-minute read, 5 pictures
Oil lamp reflection (365:020) — When the telephone rings before six am you know the day is destined to have its challenges.
Waiting for the kids (365:019) – What’s the point of taking safety shots if I don’t use them? One-minute read
Gary and CD (365:017) – Today we went to Ginger’s parents to pick up Lanie. 7 pictures
Gary and Ginger at Compton Hollow (365:016) – Today we got off to a slow start. 3 pictures
Coursework (365:005) – I’ve two lots of coursework to do before tomorrow evening’s class.
Recycling (365:004) – It’s been a quiet day in Springfield. One-minute read
Gary and Ginger on the trail at Valley Water Mill Pond (365:002) – About time for a short hike.
December 2010, and our very first backpacking trip. Journal: 10 21