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Rabbit Hash Barn trip to see Gregory Morris Group

September 12, 2008 by Jason Leave a Comment

We did a trip over to Rabbit Hash to see the last show in the barn for the year before they move things back into the General Store. We love Rabbit Hash. We meet on the banks of the river in Rising Sun, Indiana and canoe across the river… which is really a step back into Americana. In Rabbit Hash, the local pets run for Mayor and they insist on keeping life simple.

Imagine… instead of a long line to pay a cover to go inside a place that you really don’t care for, we walk right in, no cover, grab a bowl and help yourself to the most delicious home-cooked food in Kentucky. The locals are awesome and anyone who knows the secret of Rabbit Hash becomes a regular.

On this trip, we saw the Gregory Morris Group really lay it down. Shoes came off, corn-bread crumbs hit the floor and the barn was shakin’ – Cant wait till the next trip back to Rabbit Hash. Check out the pictures and videos. Sorry about the quality, we only went with what we could canoe over in!

The state must love me… for Jury Duty

August 15, 2008 by Jason Leave a Comment

Jury duty… our civic duty. Something that each of us are supposed to do at least one time in our life. Maybe you’ve been called for it, maybe you’ve done it… maybe you’ve done it more than once?

Well, I’m only 36 and I’ve been called four times now. It’s getting old being a whiner. Is that what I sound like? I know my obligation to this country is still lingering over my head since I’ve talked my way out of it each of the previous times. But, for good reason, in my opinion. Everyone knows I’m P.O.A. for my dad and if I’m not running across country to and from work, or busting late hours at the office, I’m trying to get a second to be a dad, and a decent husband.

Apparently my letters of woe have been taken seriously, because they just throw my name back into the hat to be called again… and the cycle repeats.

They tell you to bring a book, there will lots of waiting, and you will likely be presiding over something intensely wild, like traffic or seat belt offenders. It pains me to think that I could spend a week, or 3 days, or even a day of my life for $10 bucks an hour and worse, more time that I don’t have to spare. Kids need fed, bills need paid and ailing dad needs assistance, family wants attention, feeling guilty not being there. Life is cruel sometimes. But, maybe these are the tests that if we pass, we’re really are a man worthy of God’s countenance upon us.

I think our system is broken, in many ways, but I’ll keep it to one thought. If you can afford a lawyer dream team, it all comes down to knowing the granules of the law and having a set of people who want to save your ass, i.e. money. The jurors in there typically don’t know the law enough, myself included I’ll admit, to possibly offer any intelligence on evidence evaluation, proper ethics associated with the field, the list goes on. Others, arguably couldn’t pass a 5th grade civics test. But, most of us with a shred of brain, feel that an offender who beats an officer’s head in, or a son that wipes out his family, should be put away for a long time. Again, enter the dream team.

I know it sounds like I’m making excuses, but… I *really* am not interested. Ashamed, maybe a little.

Flat Rock Canoe Trip

December 30, 2007 by Jason Leave a Comment

On a brisk, late December morning, the crack of dawn found the fellas and I heading to St. Paul to find some more Indiana water… and some scenery.

A couple of canoes, cameras and some MRE’s provided a the fun for the day. The sights included a screeching eagle, a flock of wild geese dragging their wings in the water as they took off, loads of natural rock and river formations and some wild, very cold water.

Take a look at these fine photos and videos and you’ll agree that winter is as beautiful as summer.

October Water Skiing

October 19, 2007 by Jason Leave a Comment

Who’d a thunk it? A beautiful day in October on Brookville Lake. The water was great. Here’s some pics of a fine day out on Brookville Lake with Michael and the kids.

September 2007

September 28, 2007 by Jason Leave a Comment

We celebrated our six year wedding anniversary and managed to squeeze in a night out alone. Jason’s mom and grandma watched the kids. We had a very nice dinner together. The kids enjoyed staying at home and playing with their grandmas.

We celebrated Bill and Shirley’s 50th wedding anniversary together at the Canoe Livery. It was great seeing the whole family. We hope to get to see everyone again soon.

Hannah continues to work very hard in school and has completed her first grading period.

Hannah went on her first field trip. Susan went too. They went to an apple orchard. The whole class got to pick their own apple, and later peel and eat it together. They saw how apples are sorted, washed, and stored. The class played games together and had story time. They even got to go on a hay ride. Hannah had lots of fun.

We managed to get a few extra swims in at our friend’s pool in the month of September. That is one good thing that has come out of all the hot September weather. Hannah and Nick have become quite good getting around in the pool on their own.

Susan, Hannah, and Nick went boating on Susan’s brothers boat. It was Nick’s first time on a boat. We were uncertain how he would react, but he kept saying “faster, faster”. Hannah went tubing with her cousins Abby and Andrew. She didn’t want to get out of the tube when it was time. It was a wonderfully restful Sunday. Too bad we forgot our camera, but we drew a picture when we got home.

Jason has remained busy throughout the month of September working most nights and weekends. Despite his hectic schedule, he is making time to practice with his band.