Birthday Weekend

Emily, Cassie and Finn joined us for a fun celebration of Nicole’s 60th trip around the sun. Dinner on her actual birthday on the 14th and a rather tequila soaked version a couple days later.

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Stop in Hartford

Drove Dylan and his stuff down from Maine in two cars with a stop in Hartford to sleep and have dinner with Kate and Emmy. Friends from the days when they lived down the street. Fun to catch up.

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Last Show

Dylan had his last WMEB radio show last week. He had two great years on the air and really matured as a communicator during that time. I think it was tough to say goodbye to it. Great photo from is friend Emily.

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Mentor

Sam’s teacher mentor from Ankeny Middle School showed up for the Hammer. It was great meeting him. Sam got lucky getting this guy.

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The Relays

Catching up from a busy few weeks. Drake Relays were fun again and Sam kept busy as he interned with the relays operations staff and threw for the Ocean State Hammerheads. He needed to redshirt this spring but will be back throwing for Drake next year.

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Dylan and Emily

Dylan’s friend Emily joined us for the tournament in New Hampshire.

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New Hampshire

The black bears played at UNH last weekend, and while they didn’t play all that well, they had a fabulous day to play.

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Portsmouth New Hampshire

Flew in early and spent the afternoon walking around this old historic town. Met Dylan and Emily in Durham for dinner last night and getting ready to go watch the Maine Black Bears play some rugby today.

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Throwing Team

A good portion of the throwing team on a walk about on the strip.

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Furries

There was a Furries convention in La Vegas last weekend as well. Hundreds of these creatures roaming the streets near UNLV all weekend. Good thing it wasn’t hot because wearing these heads with temps in the 90’s would be miserable.

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Unattached

Sam threw hammer and disc at UNLV last week unattached. The NCAA determined he only has one year of Collegiate eligibility left at Drake and he opted to use it next year. He can still throw in meets on representing Drake but still hang out with his throwing buddies. He PR’ed and won the hammer competition with a 62.77 throw. Got 5th in disc. Sent from my iPad

Minnesota State Basketball Tournament

Marsh and I made it to the Target Center for two and a half games of the 4A quarters last Tuesday. Good high school basketball in the great state of Minnesota.

The Mall

Unless you get up before dawn on weekends, you don't get pictures like this. Nicole runs before dawn four or five days a week.

Missouri Valley Conference

Sam didn't have his best throws in the MVC conference indoor championship but 2nd ain't bad. His buddy Adam got one better throw for first place.

West End

A selfie from Sam's bar in Des Moines in February. Always fun at the West End.

Celebrating a PR

The throwing community is very supportive of each other, regardless of the team.

23rd

Sam move to 23rd in the NCAA yesterday and #1 in Weight Throw all time for Drake University. Good day for Sammy.

Ski Des Moines

Nice dinner with Robbie and a fresh blanket of snow in the Historic Valley Junction district of Des Moines.

Gun show

MVC honors.

Missouri Valley Conference Award

Sam hauled in the field athlete of the week award. He's having a great indoor season.