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Training on the Allegheny River, with the SUP.

August 20, 2019 by dpankiewicz

If you need a minute to breathe, open this up in your browser and play the video. Just listen and take in the water. After reading about the discharge from Olean into the Allegheny sometimes being on top of the water is the better option. It sounds like Olean is not happy either since they tend to recreate in the river. After the paddle debacle at the Anything that Floats, the new ones are a little lighter. Slow river traffic […]

Categories: 2019, Brady's Bend, Pittsburgh • Tags: Armstrong Trail, Brady's Bend, East Brady, Lumber Heritage Region, Waterfall

We are not cutting the field turf at this time

August 14, 2019 by dpankiewicz

We have a bunny and little birds. It’s really awesome to see them enjoying the growth through our plastic backyard. The ways the birds and rabbit coexist is really a sweet site, if only they knew how dangerous Crosby can make the back yard. The funny thing is now that we are not trying to grow grass we are actually doing a better job of growing it that we did the last time on 5th Street. Here’s a few little […]

Categories: 2019, Aspinwall, Charleroi

The last time we had dolphins.

August 13, 2019 by dpankiewicz

Looking back to the last time we tried to watch whales, we had a lot of dolphins, but a great Pacific sunset. This time we’re looking to see them in Canada. Bay of Fundy Whales How close can we get? So why did they arrive so early in 2018? More details on the Bay of Fundy https://vimeo.com/132691245

Categories: 2019

Meet the Caruso Family.

August 12, 2019 by dpankiewicz

In doing some cleaning we stumbled upon this little booklet.

Categories: 2019 • Tags: Caruso or Arrigo

Paddle down

August 12, 2019 by dpankiewicz

The water was really nice this past weekend, the wind was even more amazing as it was pushing us up river. Leslie is lucky as the little camera was left behind so she wasn’t captured digitally. We did try the Rivers Edge. The had a Really nice menu and a deck to see the river.

Categories: 2019, Brady's Bend • Tags: Allegheny River, Armstrong Trail, Brady's Bend, dog walk, ElkhoundLife, Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Why exercise at home?

August 9, 2019 by dpankiewicz

After finishing the morning dog walk/SUP I was greeted by a text asking what would you recommend for a home exercise bike? Funny question since we recently made that decision. Since I’m a big Tim Ferriss listener and a former spin class junkie, I do tend to find instructor driven stationary biking to be much better for my mind and HIIT than the standard Precor, Lifefitness, Matrix recumbent or upright bike. I still bust out my old as it likely […]

Categories: 2019, Aspinwall, Brady's Bend • Tags: Concept2

Current role, general contractor.

August 8, 2019 by dpankiewicz

Hmm first there was 120, then there was S. Ashley, then 118, and now 814 and 812. I really should have gone to school to be a general. The timing of things is starting to be a challenge, however it’s just another reason to breathe, believe and embrace each day a little more. Things are happening, just a little slower than I’d like. I’m glad this supervisor sleeps on the job, Reba never would have let it go this slowly. […]

Categories: 2019

The birthday bash

August 3, 2019 by dpankiewicz

Just a note about the birthday girl’s name.

Categories: 2019

It ain’t Alcoma any more, but 3 Lakes was well maintained.

August 2, 2019 by dpankiewicz

Uncle Tom came to Pittsburgh and we made it out to golf before the storms rolled in this afternoon. For the record Sir Thomas did birdie number 17. About number 5: Drive it down the middle then cut your second shot down on the right hillside. Don’t be afraid of the slope to the stream. And regarding somebody’s birthday who coincides with Avery’s gotcha day. Happy Gotcha day Avery.

Categories: 2019, Aspinwall, golf, Lindsey, Pittsburgh • Tags: birthday, gotchaday, Philosophy, Thunderstorms

Singing dogs

August 2, 2019 by dpankiewicz

Crosby took Elle to her favorite dog park. Instead of running around they joined the chorus.

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Something so Pittsburgh is going to happen in Monongahela.

July 31, 2019 by dpankiewicz

If the Regatta in Pittsburgh has you bummed, especially after East Brady’s Riverfest and the Anything that Floats event, don’t fear Monongahela will be here to keep summer rolling. August 11. I guess with all the excitement going on this summer, I must have missed this in the PG. https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2019/07/17/Guinness-World-Record-largest-wedding-cookie-table-monongahela-250-celebration/stories/201907100122 If only Reba was still alive she’d be attending this event and sampling every table. I’m curious if a certain gym chain was going to sponsor this event, since it […]

Categories: 2019 • Tags: biscotti, chocolate chips, Guilettes, pizzelle, Route88, Streetcars, Waffles

Dinner out as an only. . .

July 27, 2019 by dpankiewicz

We try new places now. I actually bring my own cushion and pick places that have menu’s just for me. This time I took my human’s to Double Wide on the South Side. Thank you bring Fido.

Categories: 2019, Aspinwall, Pittsburgh • Tags: DogBath, ElkhoundLife, Route88

It may not be state fair, but

July 26, 2019 by dpankiewicz

We decided to schedule a little fun this week, since the real world needs moments of uncontrollable laughter. There is just something about the topography playing a part in the Thunderbolt and Phantom’s Revenge. Some of us like things that go round and round and round. Bayern Curve, Wave Swinger, Swingshot, you name it we tried it all before lunch.The old merry-go-round really hasn’t change much.And the outdoor Whip still has some whip to it. Upon completing all this excitement […]

Categories: 2019, Pittsburgh • Tags: ElkhoundLife, Kennywood, Streetcars

Protected: How far can the lateral go?

July 23, 2019 by dpankiewicz

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Categories: 2019, Charleroi, Magic town, Pittsburgh • Tags: Allegheny River, Broken Arrow, Erie to Pittsburgh Trail, North Shore, Route88, Three Rivers Heritage Trail, Washington's Landing

Generosity toward community.

July 19, 2019 by dpankiewicz

It’s been a few years since we were all together to celebrate the Joe and Fran commitment to make health care better for the Mon Valley. After the past year that fountain was always in view.

Categories: 2019 • Tags: Mon Valley Hospital, MVH

Reba & Crosby

Sharing the adventures.

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Training on the Allegheny River, with the SUP.

We are not cutting the field turf at this time

The last time we had dolphins.

Meet the Caruso Family.

Paddle down

Why exercise at home?

Current role, general contractor.

The birthday bash

It ain’t Alcoma any more, but 3 Lakes was well maintained.

Singing dogs

Something so Pittsburgh is going to happen in Monongahela.

Dinner out as an only. . .

It may not be state fair, but

Protected: How far can the lateral go?

Generosity toward community.