First time trying a Jalapeño IPA. Birch’s on the Lake in Long Lake had it. Good spiciness 🌶️ but still easy to drink.
Was out with the Tuesday Night Trails group and got to chat with Isaac, the new primary owner of Gear West. Excited for their future!
Returned the kids' seasonal ski rental gear today. It was a fantastic season with lots of growth for both of them!
It’s also a nice milestone to mark the changing of seasons. ❄️ 🌦️ 🌞
I volunteered at the Zumbro Endurance Runs over the weekend. It was great to give back to the trail running community. Way to go runners! What a weekend and I even got out for a couple of my own runs during breaks… 🏃👍
Finished reading: Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich 📚every once in a while I try one of these Evanovich novels then remember why I usually don’t. 😒
Finished reading: Toxic Prey by John Sandford 📚 my first off the Lucas and Letty variation, an unmarried Davenport takes on some characteristics of Reacher…
At 8:02am today, Xfinity texted me about internet outages until 6pm because of “Service Improvements”. Really wish I had notice before the work day. Grateful I could rush into my local office to do my scheduled presentations. 🙄
Finished reading: Golden Prey by John Sandford 📚 Oh Lucas, how I’ve missed your adventures.
Wow, today was end to end busy. The best part was playing tag with my kids. I love the excited squeals they make when they just barely get past me 😁
Nice run tonight through Purgatory Park and Edenbrook Conservation Area. Enjoying the spring weather and the good company 😊🏃
Finished reading: Ocean Prey by John Sandford 📚 that makes 5 books during this spring break. Been a while since I could claim that… Felt great!
Pontoon update–we have a deal! Working through the payment and title transfer process, then will have a few things done (removal of trolling motor, re-installation of the bimini and front gate, cleaning) before we take delivery. We’re excited!
Finished reading: Make Me by Lee Child 📚 a darker theme as far as Reacher books go…
My wife and I have been eyeing new (to us) pontoons to replace the one we have that’s from 1986. Our timing may be perfect…within an hour of chatting with the guy who stores our current boat, he learned of a friend who needs to sell his boat that fits our needs very well. Checking it out tomorrow!
Finished reading: Personal by Lee Child 📚 I love being able to fly through my reading list when I’m on a relaxed vacation.
Finished reading: Relentless Forward Progress by Bryon Powell 📚 good read, I appreciate the little stories from the author and other contributors. Excited for the 2025 season!
I love running at the Stahl’s Lake Trails. They wind and weave crisscrossing in a way that just feels good. Mostly single track, I can get 6 miles in this little park without doubling any one section. 🏃❄️☁️
Spent a good 3 hours pondering different aspects of some of my upcoming races for the year. I’m thinking about several, but the Kettle Moraine 100k has taken the most mindshare. It’ll be my longest race so far. While I’m confident I’ll be ready, it’s still taking up a fair bit of headspace.
Finished reading: The Sorcerer’s Daughter by Terry Brooks 📚 The third (and final) book in nice little trilogy.