Archive for March, 2013

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I sent a note to the teacher that oversees the afterschool tutoring.

How is Hannah doing with the tutoring? Is she being helpful? She has already said she has learned things herself doing it.
Regards, Ed

Here is the teachers reply:

I really appreciate her giving up her time to help. YES, she has been really helpful! So many of my NHS kids won’t take the time to stay, and it leaves me with a dilemna. I know I can count on Hannah.

Posted on 26 March '13 by , under school, Uncategorized. 2 Comments.

Weekend activites

This picture is from last weekend. This was the oyster knife I spoke of in that last post.

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I think I liked how it turned out.. Fits my hand perfectly!

Hannah asked to go shooting again.. I asked her what she was interested in, and she said I want to learn to shoot a shotgun. I’m interested in her learning how to handle and respect weapons, (since they are not going away) so it sounds like a good plan to me. Arthur said she could shoot his 20 guage, so we went and got some supplies!

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The prices where surprising. 100 round box of 20 gauge shells is only 20$, and the skeet and thrower were less than 10. I think I paid 30$ total, including tax! I dont have a picture of her shooting, but I have a little video! She catches on quick.

Posted on 24 March '13 by , under Activities, sports. No Comments.

Updates

Just a couple of pictures from the last few weeks.
Here is one of Hannah being silly in the local K-mart.

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We had a blacksmith “Hammer-in”, a gathering of blacksmiths, where we all make a item. This time we made a oyster knife. I’ll have to take a picture of it.. it turned out really nice! FYI, this location we are at is located less than a mile from my house! It’s called “the living history park” in north Augusta. very nice.

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Here I am at the anvil with some hot iron. Yes, that is a wooden forge I am using!

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Hannah and I almost always ride our bikes to the grocery now. Here we are on our way out. Groceries loaded up!

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Here is my fixie pretty much complete. I’m still trying to get used to riding fixed gear… Not being able to coast takes getting used to!

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Here is a good one of me working on a live truck. Gotta love our 500 foot SST (self supported tower) in the background.. FYI, it’s 60 feet wide at the base.

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Posted on 21 March '13 by , under Activities, Uncategorized. No Comments.

More pictures from St Croix

Kathi walking on the beach.

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Rockwell making Melinda eat sand. I am sure he will pay for this.

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Another non picture of Melinda. Whats up with that? Good picture of Rockwell though.

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Posted on 8 March '13 by , under Activities, kids, St Croix. No Comments.

R and R

That is, Rockwell, and a Race.
Here is a great picture of Rockwell and his best friend Croix.

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And Here is a picture of Lexi Cruz, Me, Richard Rogers, and Sam Eaton at the “Heart and Sole 5k” race to benefit the local Hospital. I did better than last year, barely.. 27:30. Be we were also stopped for traffic once. (Only in Augusta, or at least the south would they stop a timed race that has upwards of 400 people in it so traffic can go through.)

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Posted on 4 March '13 by , under Activities, Friends, St Croix. No Comments.

Quidditch tournament in North Augusta

 

2013 International Quidditch Association Southern Regional Championship

No kidding. Schools from as far away as Michigan and Florida here in little ol’ North Augusta to compete. It was SO cold, misting rain, and windy. Ugh.. miserable day. This is University of Florida, and FIU (Florida International University) starting their Game:

 

Here is a news story about it

Posted on 2 March '13 by , under Activities, sports. No Comments.