Sunday, April 30

10:30 a.m. - And here comes the rain and wind.  I'm glad we got back from the campground earlier than usual.  It was the plan to pack up a little early and get back before the high winds and potential rain arrived.  Even with the earlier start, it was still cold and windy.  And yet, we were blessed by Mother Nature to at least have a couple of good days.  Friday night was perfect, but we had the Harrison grandchildren, so it was a perfect night to have the grandkids...we had a brief campfire, and we took a hike to the lake, and we played on the playground...all the good stuff that grandparents do!  Yesterday I was a hiking maniac - four different hikes.  I took time to explore the Martin Conservation area, and I went and checked out Big Ranch Creek, and the other two hikes were with children - the first to open up the day with the Harrison grandchildren, and the evening hike with Colin Baker our neighbor, who's a fourth grader.  I was tired last night, but I didn't sleep well because my legs were aching.  No worries, though, it was a great day.  In mid-morning, I also joined Amber and the Harrisons to go out and see Pat and Kourtney and Tucker and Rosie.  

So today is a get ready for the week and then rest...it's going to be tough not to take a nap.

Things to do for school

• enter scores for Thoreau-Proenneke comparison assignment - Monday
• work on research paper prompt
• Write an argument in which you select an historical figure you have encountered so far in English III or U.S. History that would prove to be an effective leader for the United States in 2023. In your argument include research of relevant background information of your selected individual, as well as her/his effective leadership traits (and if you believe those traits would translate to today's modern challenges).

Things to do

• enter basketball games from Tad
• renew my driver's license
• Springfield trip - Double J https://doublejcampground.com/ -$62.00 per day

April

May

1 - at Orion - with Lennie - var/fs vs. MonRose

2 - at Riverdale - with Kelly - var vs. Hall

3 - at AlWood - with Jason - var/fs vs. Sherrard

4 - at MonRose - with Jason - var/fs vs. Orion

5-6-7 - weekend

8 - at Annawan - with Lennie - var DH vs. Ridgewood

9 - at Geneseo - with Lloyd - var vs. Rock Island

10 - at Kewanee - with Jason - var vs. Rock Island

11 - at Merco - with Cahill - var/fs vs. Annawan-Wethersfield

12-13-14 - weekend

15 - IHSA 1A/2A regionals

22 - IHSA 1A/2A sectionals & IHSA 3A/4A regionals
29 - IHSA 1A/2A supersectional & IHSA 3A/4A sectionals
June 2-3 - IHSA 1A/2A state finals
June 5 - IHSA 3A/4A supersectional
June 9-10 - IHSA 3A/4A