Taking time off with Olivia today. Before lunch we decided to go to the playground across the drive from our apartment. It's kinda funny - it's tempting when you see all those cool toddler/ child toys at Walmart to want to lavish them on your child. Olivia likes going down slides? We should buy her a slide. She likes water? We should get a little kiddie pool.
Then Jen reminds me of where we live. Wanna slide? Walk 100 yards to the commercial playground at Timber-lee's campground. Wanna splash, head down to the lake. When she gets older, there's the 40' climbing tower, archery range, horse trail rides, etc.
I didn't have access to all that growing up...
LUCKY!
Ok, I realize that the title of this post is a bit harsh, but over a couple year's experience with this brand of outdoors footwear, they've earned it.
If you're looking for shoes that will surely disappoint, then Merrell® makes the shoes for you. I don't know what's happened to them. Merrell® used to sell decent shoes & boots. I have an older pair of mid-weight Gore-Tex® hiking boots that are still going strong...then I bought my pair of polar mocs, a slip-on shoe for cooler weather. Within a few months the inner lining had worn completely through. Not much fun to wear when your heel gets jabbed by an exposed plastic shell.
Then I bought my Gore-Tex® approach shoes. Vibram® soles, waterproof, workhorse of a shoe, right?
Wrong!
The heel lining wore out within a couple months (anybody got some duct tape to cover the edge of that plastic heel cup?) plus the "waterproof" Gore-Tex® lining leaks like a sieve. My toes were squishing in 'em last week during heavy rain.
Bottom line: Avoid Merrell® shoes like the plague. They look nice, but the quality's just not there anymore.
Hey guys! I can't believe that it's been so long since my last post. I'm busy training our new intern here at camp, plus getting started on a new semester at school. Got a lead on a new college that I can start after Beacon University closes next May. Similar degree program, plus the cost is about the same.
The family's doing well. Jen starts back at school tomorrow. Olivia is growing like a weed. Watched her tonight and noticed that the top drawers in the kitchen are no longer out of reach. Where did I put those safety latches...
Hey everyone! Sorry for the rather big gap since my last post. It's been a pretty bust summer here at camp...combine that with my online college classes, and Jen finishing her degree...you get the picture.
Here's a bit of a shocker - the college I just started taking classes thru is closing! Financial crisis is what they called it. They're going to finish the 2008-09 school year to allow current seniors to graduate on time, and help underclassmen (like myself) get plugged into similar online programs at sister schools.
Didn't see that coming!
Just sent off my book report on "The Servant," by James C. Hunter. I really enjoyed reading this book. It both affirmed some of the things I'm already doing and challenged me to grow in other areas.
I think the principles in this book are so vital to effective Biblical leadership that I'm considering making it required reading for staff in my department who are moving into leadership roles.
We've been under some pretty nasty weather the last couple of days. Yesterday was the day of tornados. I even got to video record some of our belongings before heading to the basement. Needless to say, I didn't have to make use of our Renter's Insurance (reminds me, the annual premium is due next week!)
The radar image is from the actual time of this post...yup...like, right now. We're looking at the possibility of more severe thunderstorms for the next few hours. Tons of rain, lots of lightning, and high winds are forcasted for today.
Hey everyone, guess what? I'm a published author! Ok, not planning on changing careers or anything, but it is kinda cool.
About a month and a half ago, I received a phone call from the editor of an online magazine, Faith and Fitness, wondering if I'd be interested in writing an article for their June/ July issue (they got my name off a Christian adventure program website.) After thinking about it, I thought "why not?"
You can read it here:
http://www.faithandfitness.net/node/181
Taking time off with Olivia today. Before lunch we decided to go to the playground across the drive from our apartment. It's kinda funny - it's tempting when you see all those cool toddler/ child toys at Walmart to want to lavish them on your child. Olivia likes going down slides? We should buy her a slide. She likes water? We should get a little kiddie pool.
