Category: Adventure blog

Where can I paddle close? When looking for place nearby where I could get a after work paddle in I thought of the Pigeon river, the part above Canton. I started scouring maps for possible put-ins and take-outs. Sherri agreed she would pick me up at Bearwater brewing that part was settled. But not being … Continue reading Mid-week Pigeon river kayaking adventure

 Sometimes you go out looking for trouble. Sometimes you are lying on a bed after a 12-hour shift, 90 degrees outside, and not enough fans in the world to cool you down. The one aimed at your feet feels like you have opened the door to a fucking blast furnace.  And sometimes trouble has long legs … Continue reading A Texas tornado

Still going with flow. We had planned on kayaking, but decided with storms being forecast just to take off on a open ended road trip. We scooped up miss TJ and headed to the mountains. We ended up in Bryson city in a cheap hotel with a clean pool. We are having a blast!. I … Continue reading Spur of the moment road trip

Life is going by way too fast I can not wsit for weekends to have adventures. My thought was to try Lake Fontana, according to Google maps it was only a hour away. I loaded my kayak on the top of the car that morning before I left for work I have seen pictures of … Continue reading After work paddle on lake Fontana, almost.

I go fishing at least once a year. Jesse and I head to Mills river near opening day of delayed harvest. Which is the first Saturday in June. I wish I had took more photos it was a great day!

Out of all the grandkids Addilee likes to hike the most, especially if there is a worthy destination. Swimming holes are always worthy destination. I had one more day off and Sherr was busy so me and Addilee had a day to play! Not saying she is a ham or anything but she is a … Continue reading Hunting a swimming hole.

For the grandkids birthdays, try to take them out of town usually Greenville, SC. This was Addilees first trip with us! She loved staying in the hotel and getting dressed up to go out on the town. Not as much as she loved her spaghetti. This is how it is supposed to be done! All … Continue reading Addilees first overnight adventure to Greenville, SC

After watching Evie's graduation, Sherri and I took off on a short overnight trip to Black Balsam. Going to the graduation first meant we would get to the mountain right at sunset and be hiking in the dark to the peak. I was able to get some cool photos of the tent while waiting on … Continue reading Overnight hike to Black Balsam

Every year for mothers day I take mom to Painters greenhouse for mothers day this year it was my birthday day before we made the trip. Jimmy and Sherri came with us this year. we made a day out of it with a long drive. Ended up in strawberry hill USA we have wanted to … Continue reading Birthday with mom