The Darkness

A surprisingly satisfying show from a band I hadn't thought about since 2008. Good times with Modean

Sisters, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews.

Nice night out with this crew last Saturday.

On More Wedding Photo

Nice venue, nice people, nice weather.

I’ll be in the barn

Shirts Off

The vests came off later.

Beautiful Barn and Weather

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Drake Throwers

Current, former and coach of the Drake throwing team.

Groomsman

Sam successfully walked this bridesmaid down the aisle.

Pre Ceremony

Brooklyn Wisconsin wedding. Perfect weather for the ceremony.

Groveland

Land Mine

We took a famous "Tom Peterson" land mine shot. Tom used to do this with film cameras. Using an iPhone is way easier. A bunch of us gathered to see mom's ashes buried today. She's in a nice spot under a the shade of a tree and reminded me of some prose she liked that was part of the Ken Burns Civil War documentary that she watch a number of times and discussed with me many times over the years. 

"Let us pass over the river and rest under the shade of the trees"

Supposedly Stonewall Jackson's last words at the battle of   Chancellorsville in 1863. 

Yes, a Confederate general but beautiful words all the same. 

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Daylight Fading

Days are getting shorter, light more interesting.

Last Week

Had dinner with these fine people last Saturday. Forgot to post.

Irish Open Champs

These two beat me and Sam in a partner match play best ball game at Compass Point today. It was hot and I wilted after 9. Fun day.

Moon Over Richmond

Saw a crows show at a new amphitheater in Richmond on Saturday. Great show and a three block walk from the venue to the hotel.

Crows Show

Good to have Finn along for a counting crows show at Merriweather Pavilion. Haven't been there in years but the upgrades to the backstage area is insane. Swimming pool, gym, sauna and huge dressing rooms.

After the Rain

The color contrast in our backyard seemed more vibrant after a rain storm early last week. It's a peaceful 170 year old church yard.

Walk with Buddy

Buddy's mileage is going down due to humidity and a fur coat. Me and this guy will like the Fall temps that are not that far away.

Birthday Girl on the Left

Her 55th birthday makes her the youngest of the crew by a bunch.

Duck Walk Vineyards

Some serious hombres drinking pink rose'.

Nicole and Sharon

Candy necklace and a few margaritas. Friends forever.

Sag Harbor

Some of the smaller vessels in Sag Harbor on a rainy afternoon.

Wood’s Selfie

Nice getaway for our friend patty's 55 birthday. She a youngin.

Round Pond

Sights on the way to bagels.

Woods of Eastern Long Island

Walked to a bagel store thru the woods near our rental house in Sag Harbor. Good way to start the day.

Javelin Farm

The many colors of Javelin contest.

Still Having Fun

Sam and Adam are joined with Noah Bolt from Indiana State on the podium. Adam 1st, Noah 2nd and Sam 3rd. All of the throwers from the different schools know each other well since they are throwing against each other for years. Noah is a senior and I believe this is his last conference championship.

Nervous Watching

We all wanted Sammy to get his regional hammer mark so bad that I'm sure our blood pressure was higher than what is considered healthy.

Finding His Spot

Sam went out looking for the target for the next days hammer throw. Visualizing where he wanted the throw it was a good practice in principle. Didn't quite get there this year but he is gonna get it done next season.

Adam

Adam had a good meet, winning hammer and taking 3rd is discus. He peaked at the right time. I was sad for Sam because he didn't quite get what he wanted but happy for Adam who is like a close relative from Britain/Wales. Dylan connects with Adam because they share a love for Rugby, Football and EDM.

Holiday Card Possibility

Great to have all of us together at SIU in Carbondale Illinois. Dodged a few tornados but had fun watching Sammy throw.

MVC Discus Finals

Sam wasn't pushing discus this year but he was still able to take 7th in the conference championship. He was more focused on hammer where he took 3rd. 1st in both next year.

Cyclone Twilight

Grandpa, Rachel and I drove down for Minneapolis for a track meet at Iowa state. Sam had a good day throwing hammer and discus. Taking 3rd in hammer was nice, but he fell a little short of his goal. We will see him reach that goal in Carbondale next week.

Happy Momma

Better Discus Days

Sam is working on some discus issues this year. Discus has some real technical requirements and he's more focused on hammer right now.

Buddy Kisses

Buddy likes the walks in the woods, particularly in the warm months.

Providence at Dawn

6am flight out of Providence RI on Monday offered a nice view of the town.

Chilly Day

Not as much rain as predicted but it was quite brisk. Good seeing the boy play.

Northeast Regional

Spent the weekend in Smithfield RI watching the Black Bears struggle in the regional round of the 7's Rugby championship. They won the national crown last year but came up short to return to Boyds Maryland to defend it.

PR Celebration

Sam, Rachel and Robbie looking good.

Happy Sam

Sam had a 3 meter improvement in hammer with Rachel driving down to see the action. Came up with a 61.54 throw, beating his last best of 58.88 at meet a couple weeks ago.

Old town Vibes

Dinner with the Finnster and Rach.

Everybody loves the sunshine.

Minutes to Sunrise

Walk to the beach for a perfect sunrise.

History Buffs

Fort Sumter visit

Fort Sumpter

A dozen visits to Charleston and the first visit to Sumpter.

A Dollar

Adding money to the ceiling

Cricket

A rousing game of cricket in the Griffin Pub on st Patrick's day. This is a pub I frequented 25 years ago when I spent a ton of time in Charleston with my buddies golfing. I think dollar with my name on it is on the wall somewhere.

First Morning

Arrived in Folly Beach on Sunday afternoon in a pouring rain but woke to a cold but sunny beach.

Whiskey Fire