Not much to report really...

Another week has gone by, but not a whole lot to report. Had our first kickball game on Wednesday night. Unfortunatly, we had to forfeit because we didn't have enough players. The other team agreed to play anyway, and the crappy thing is: we won. So, our first game, we played well, won and it doesn't matter. But it has given us some confidence and momentum for next week (pray we have enough players). It was hot...this whole week has been miserably hot. Today and yesterday both I think was over 100 degrees. The dog doesn't want to be outside even!
So, our day today has consisted of much of this:

Kayak Poker Run Oakwood Lakes State Park

Loaded the kayaks and headed north for a kayak/canoe poker run sponsered by the Game, Fish and Parks Department. Oakwood Lakes State Park is located near Bruce, SD.
We launched about 1:45 and had to head to five boxes located throughout the couple of lakes. Once at the boxes, Adam and Craig got a playing card. (Ali and I nominated them to get in and out of their kayaks instead of us)
Then we bucked some wind and headed back to shore about 3:15. The sun was shining and the weather was perfect for this fun event.
This was the 28th Annual kayak/canoe Poker Run and it seemed that those in attendance had been there for most of them! I hope we'll go back next year.
Then we had a little swim in the lake as we waited for the hands to be tallyed.
Adam and I won a sweet keychain...however, he did all the work gathering the cards. Thanks.
Team Perception came out on top!

Adam

The Edens

Me

Ali prepared lunch...what a great 'mom'


Action shot of Adam and Craig

More Pics from the Poker Run

EOC Pictures

Please note, The wetness below my left breast was from those that had gone into the pool about an hour earlier...I promise!

EOC Pictures

Made it there and back!

Well, I can say that I made it to my first Element Owners Club National Meet...and I can say I made it home.
I don't know where to begin, you see I didn't know what to expect. However, within the first 10 minutes of registering with the founders, I knew I was in for something great. It was really a great time. The people were so friendly and nice, real quality type folks. We have the same car...some more tricked out than others, but the main connection is the love of our car.
I can also say I managed to spend an entire evening in a parking lot. I headed down the the parking lot party around 10:30pm on Friday evening and got back to my room the next morning around 9 to take a shower. I didn't sleep! I slept on Saturday for about 2 hours before more fun was had.
It was a great adventure...well worth the trip and the sweltering St. Louis heat.
I will post pictures tomorrow, now am hoping to get some sleep! I need to recover, I am not as young as I used to be!

T-minus and counting

Well, tomorrow is the day I take off to meet fifty or so strangers. Strangers in the sense that I know their screen names and the kind of car they drive. You see I am 06NBPEXAUTO and another person may be 05RRLXMT, but we know what that means. I am taking an adventure that I never thought I would...a nine hour road trip to mingle with people who are crazy about their Honda Elements.
STL here I come...how do I prepare for this?

This is my 06NBPEXAUTO (2006 NighthawkBlackPearl, EX edition, Automatic Transmission)

The Route


An activity

Disappointing...

Today I went to a charity dog walk. It was put on by our indoor football team and it was LAME. The charities were good causes, Children's Care Hospital and School and an animal rescue shelter. There were about 20 people in all...lame. The only good thing was that Cooper got to ride in a bus. A real bus ride for the dog!

Post-Sesquicentennial and other weekend happenings...

Well, it took a little while to recover from the sesquicentennial...I might have had a little too much to drink. Lesson learned, no wine after midnight.
So, Saturday was pretty laid back and I putzed most of the day away. Went to the dog park and the dog sat under the picnic table while my albino skin was exposed to the hot July sun. Smart dog. Then over to my parents for an evening meal. Wonderful steak and potatoes, bread and watermelon. Then I went to a Jo Dee Messina concert at our Fairgrounds, it was last minute, but enjoyable.
Sunday I mowed the lawn then attempted to wash my beloved Element by hand. What the heck? I can't remember the last time I washed a car by hand. Well, it doesn't look that great in the sun, but I also washed the entire inside and the floors look sparkly again. I also installed a bug deflector on the hood. She's getting ready for the National 'E'vent. I am such a dork.
Then another stop to the dog park on Sunday evening before coming home and vegging in front of the TV.

Monday I helped a couple of friends with some babysitting before heading off on yet another kayaking adventure. We went to Lake Alvin, about 20-25 minutes south of SF. I went with my same 3 kayaking-cronies and had a great time. The weather was PERFECT and the sun was shining. I didn't get sunburned!!
Then out for dinner with two friends and to 'Superman Returns'. I wasted $8...I thought the movie was 'Super-Lame.'

Now today, Independence Day, I have washed my sandals from the murky-urky smell they acquired at the lake yesterday, played with the Coopster in the yard, and have been reading off and on all day. What a life...
Happy 4th of July to all...

Pic of new grille and bug deflector on StElla

Happy 150th

Tonight I attended the sesquicentennial of my city. Wow, let me tell you, it took some alcohol to get through this whole deal. The attendees were interesting and I was the youngest by about 2O years. That's okay, it was fun, and I even attempted to 'cut a rug.'
My city is 150 years old. Congratulations.
I do, however, hope this is the only event I attend that celebrates the sesquicentennial.

Happy birthday city! I wore a dress for you.