MDA Poker Run

Signed in at City Cycle Sales in Junction City around 1115 for the MDA poker run. Kickstand was up at 1200 and after 120 miles and two stops we were at RC McGraws in Manhattan to determine the best poker hand. I was tied for second with three kings, so we had to draw to see who would be the winner of two $50 visa check cards. I let the lady go first, because I am like that, and had to beat a 7. I drew a 3 and that was that. The ride was great and the weather was fantastic.

Stockton Lake

We did it again and I survived! We spent the weekend camping at Stockton Lake in MO. Ryan and his brothers, dad and nephew fished like crazy all weekend. They had very few successes. Gab, the only girl fishing (hahaha) caught the biggest fish of the weekend. On Saturday we rented a pontoon boat and spent the day on the lake with the boys fishing and the girls laying on rafts floating around just relaxing. It was great to have nothing to do all weekend. I hate to admit it, but I had a blast and am looking forward to the trip next year!

Deployment Ceremony, OIF 7 (2009-2010)

On Thursday, August 13 the colors of the 4 IBCT cased their colors. They will be uncased once the brigade arrives in Iraq and sets up for the year ahead. Ryan and 1SG Mike Clauss lead B. Co. 4-1 BSTB.

AZ visit

Ryan, Eric and Alex went to Arizona to visit Grandma Bea and Aunt Deb on the weekend of August 8, 2009. Eric and Alex flew out of STL and Ryan from KC. They all met up in Denver for the trip to Phoenix where they rented a car and drove to Prescott. Over the weekend they ate (a lot), hiked, swan and visited with family. The trip was fast and fun.