Class is over

Again it's been about a week since my last post. But like last time a lot has happened since then.....

Last Saturday the 29th I was going to sleep in and get some rest and then head to the Mississippi River for a day on the river. I was awakened early by a text message from my friend Toby informing me that he had cracked his first beer. This was 9 am. This text sprang me into action. I grabbed my sunblock, shorts, my cowboy

hat, and a bag for the weekend.

I arrived at Buffalo Shores boat dock a little after 10 am. I cruised out there. I arrived with my bag and my 24 pack of Miller Lite. Toby and his friends picked me up and took me across the

river to a back water area where there were three boats already tied up together. One more would be added before the day was through.These were no ordinary boats they were all over 30 feet long. Each has a below deck area with bed, kitchen, everything. Not exactly what I was expecting. But, IT WAS AWESOME. Started drinking the Miller Lite. I applied the sunscreen. It was of the spray variety. This was a bad idea. I was too tough of a man, I did not get help and this would come back to haunt me. I spent the rest of the day standing in the water, drinking beer, and taking some slammers (tequila and squirt) off the back of the boats. Needless to say I fell asleep at around 5ish and woke up about 8ish. It was a nice little nap. I woke up and purdy to find that I had savagely sunburned my shoulders and back. In my haste to have a good day, I had not covered myself very well. There were sharp lines where I had clearly whiffed on my spray job. All in all though it was an awesome day.

I woke up the next day. Toby took me back and I made the 2.5 hour drive to Des Moines. I was on my way to see Jenny's parents and brothers: March, Pattie, Gusty, and Charlie. I stopped and had an egg mcmuffin and a sausage burrito with a large coffee. An hour later, my coffee was still warm slash hot. I made it to Des Moines and found there was work to be done. Marc and Pattie were working in the yard, Charlie was running around all excited, and Gusty was busy hiding. I first played with Charlie then I got going on some yard work too. I mowed the lawn for the first time in forever. It wasn't too bad. I was only going to stay for a night but the next day was Clint Eastwood's Birthday and I just couldn't leave. I also had to watch the hockey game and eat a steak. Important business. I had to leave and make it back for class on Tuesday morning. Charlie and Gusty were sad to see me go but I had to.

Tuesday was a fun day. We went out on the Mississippi River and looked for freshwater mussels and electroshocked fish. It was purdy cool. The fish would come right to the boat and get stunned. I netted a 40lb carp. It was hideous but it was the biggest fish I've ever caught. It was a short class on Wednesday. After class I had to work on my paper and presentation for the only grade of the class. I got done around midnight. Not too shabby. I gave my presentation today and for the millionth time in my life I realized that I am a terrible public speaker. I get so nervous that I can barely talk. But I got through it and I should be fine. Woop.

Tomorrow I'm getting up early to head to Janaye Brown's wedding. I was under the assumption that my friend Chantz was coming but apparently this is not the case. I'm a little tore up about it. Matt and Adam will be there though so that will be alright. I'm really not too excited about this drive though. It's apparently 11 hours. We'll see how this goes............