The Boys got it going on

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Tybee 500 - never heard of it. But it is on my radar now. The boys from Team RAF also known as Team Velocity have their hands full as the compete in the Tybee 500. Very exciting event. Check it out.

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Weekend looks good for some paddling. The plan is to go long. How long, not sure but there are lots of options. Heading up with Bill to paddle the Black River.

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Keep it moving - Verlen Kruger

Paddle paddle paddle

Very windy over the weekend, would have been some good training to windward bashing waves, but never got a chance to get out on the water.

Saturday we did a lot of hiking with the girls and dog, managing to go out for dinner allot and enjoy the nice weather.

Sunday was prep day and Monday found me bum-side up at the Doc's for the ole colonoscopy. I don't think you are supposed to wake up in the middle of it, but that is another story for another blog, which will never be written...

Today Tuesday, I got in an hour and a half on the Crawfish river working on technique. After work I will do some interval training for an hour or so.

My paddling has become more focused. Each day going out has to have a purpose. Either building. maintaining or recovering. The Misery 340 is approaching very quickly. I felt very strong this morning and the boat felt like it was really moving well through the water.

Paddle, paddle paddle - Manitucruiser

Hard at work

We are in a stretch of some great weather - Glass like conditions and the Wisconsin state bird The "mosquito" is back. Scout and I were chased down the trail this morning by a very hungry swarm of the ravenous beasts.

Another beautiful morning. The marsh is a wonderful place. Tiny puff ball goslings stayed close to their mother as the drakes attempted to distract us.

All is well - The Capt'n

Catching up

We have some great weather coming our way. Hoping to get our on the water tonight. Been very busy indeed. I think lawn work will win out, but it was a nice thought paddling the sunset.

Thank goodness for the indoor trainer as I have not been out on the water in a few days. Very busy with the new addition to the family. Laura is away on business so it is double duty with dog - cat - turtle and keeping the house in some sort of order. i got in some interval training but need to get in a long paddle this week.

The Little Beast:
I am being run ragged literally. My morning walks have turned into forced march. "Scout" does not tire or waver. He is a task master, pushing the limits of my physical conditioning.

Have not tested him in the canoe. I don't want to tie him in for obvious reasons and off the leash-- he's on a walk-about, never to be seen again. ( 30 minute search on Sunday as he went rabbit hunting) - He such a little boy.

Never buy a boat you can't push pull or paddle. -Unknown

Sir Sibs – The Ole Philosopher

Doc Sibs called it--- Scout is running me ragged - he owns me!! I'll try getting him in the Sea Wind tomorrow for a (swim) paddle :-)

Hopeful - New paddling partner

The adoption papers have been filed. The expectant parents are very nervous indeed. We didn't see "Scout" at the Dane County Animal Shelter on Saturday. It appears Scout was selected to head off on vacation at the Aunt "B"'s Doggy Spa in De Forest, Wisconsin.

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Five dogs made the trip and were sent there in style. They even arrived in a stretch limo!


Laura's mom called us on the way. It would appear the news media was alerted and "Scout" and friends were on TV as we made the drive to meet him. The local news station picked up on the story and ran it a couple of times but we have not seen it yet.
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"Scout" definately fits the bill. He is young energetic confident and very very friendly. I will be training him as our family dog and as a therapeutic dog for the consumers we serve through Jefferson County Human Services. He passed all of my socialization tests with flying colors.

"Scout's 15 minutes of fame. People were lining up at the spa to see the famous dogs!! - The Capt'n

Stepp'n it up a notch

No more paddle dipp'n work outs. It's time to step it up a notch. Base training is over. Time to hurt a little.

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12 weeks to glory. - The Capt'n