Year

2012

25 entries

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 · Don Krumpos

A New Chapter

I started a new job at MoCo, Inc as an interactive designer/front-end developer on February 27, 2012. It is quite a change in my life and a new chapter beginning. For the last few months, I have been working hard…
Monday, April 9, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Star Trek Reruns

I have started watching Star Trek the original series on netflix. It brings back nostalgia of when I was a kid and watched it on TV with my dad, even though it was long in syndication. I too like the…
Friday, June 1, 2012 · Don Krumpos

The Sideshow

2012–2013 --- I left Patterson after three and a half years. The freelance and agency contract work that followed was something I liked even more — more freedom, more variety, less fluorescent lighting. MoCo was one of the gigs. On…
Monday, July 9, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Sleeping on the Porch

Got back from Washburn, WI after driving up there Friday night late. Talked with Joyce and Kathleen and then went to sleep on their porch. It was nice to be so close to sleeping outside. We got up in the…
Monday, August 13, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Treasured Haven Race

Friday went to Anna and Clint Conneally’s house. Saturday lifted weights and went to Wild River STate Park with Jojo to camp at a backpack in site. We had a nice campfire. Woke up early on Saturday to get to…
Saturday, August 18, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Wilde Roast Send-off

Jeff Stitt took me to Wilde Roast to congratulate me for my last day coming up. Keely McKernan, Matt Bruning and Jena Poling came along too.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Plaid for My Last Day

Today was my last day at MoCo. Everyone wore plaid and a button on honor of me. Matt and Jena got me a mason jar full of unsalted sunflower seeds. I packed up my stuff and said goodbye to everyone.
Thursday, August 23, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Effigy Mounds

Jojo and I left for Penland, North Carolina. We went to the Effigy Mound National Monument in Harper’s Ferry, IA. It was impressive to see the effigy mounds that people had built thousands of years ago by prehistoric Americans. We…
Friday, August 24, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Into the Mountains

We drove through Indianapolis, Louisville and as we headed south through Kentucky, the Appalachian Mountains came into view and the driving got to be a lot more fun with a prettier view. We went into Virginia and stopped at the…
Saturday, August 25, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Back to Penland

We woke up early to get Jojo to Penland by 9. We drove through the winding roads of the misty Blue Ridge Mountains. I got her there a tad bit late. She started her change-over duties and I hung out…
Sunday, August 26, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Whirligigs and Hatteras

I woke up and drove through Raleigh and into Lucama, NC to see the Vollis Simpson Whirlygig Park. Driving through farmlands was nice but the park was amazing. Much like Dr. Evermor’s Park but up in the air. Everything had…
Monday, August 27, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Sunrise at Kitty Hawk

I woke up at 5:30 a.m. to watch the sunrise over the ocean. It happened so slow but it was a beautiful start to my day. This was special because I rarely wake up early enough to watch sunrises. I…
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Supper on the Dye Shed Porch

I woke up early to get to Penland and see Jojo again for lunch. It was nice to see her and meet her teacher and see the studio. We toured the grounds again and ate lunch. Jojo is going to…
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Linville Gorge

Woke up to hike the Linville Gorge. It is beautiful from many angles. Being up so early and during the middle of the week I am the only one here. The rocks in the gorge form so many beautiful patterns…
Thursday, August 30, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Hornets on the Kephart Trail

I woke up and loaded up my backpacking pack and drove back to the park. I stopped at Mingus Mill where there was a working mill that still ground corn flour for visitors to buy. I talked with the man…
Friday, August 31, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Gospel at Elkmont

I was very sore and tired so I took it easy in the morning. I hiked back down the mountain and took a nice nap during the afternoon. I then went to the Chimney tops where was a good hike…
Saturday, September 1, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Moonrise at Penland

I woke up early and got an early start to head back to Penland. I made it to their open house where everyone was gathered. I saw Jojo and it was very nice. We ate lunch and then went to…
Saturday, September 1, 2012 · Don Krumpos

The Minnesota River Valley

2012–2013 --- I stumbled upon the Minnesota River Valley trail system during the freelance year, when my schedule was loose enough to disappear for an afternoon. I don't remember how I found it — maybe a cycling map, maybe a…
Sunday, September 2, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Asheville

I waited for Jojo to finished up her change-over chores and then we left to drive back home. We went to Asheville and walked around and drank local beers at The Thirsty Monk and The Green Man and ate at…
Monday, September 3, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Driving Through the Night

We tried to see Biltmore but it was too expensive, so we went back to downtown to eat breakfast at The Honey Tupelo and then toured art galleries and such around before we drove back. We drove through the beautiful…
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Dawn at the Forevertron

We stopped at the Forevertron and slept there until it became light. Then we hopped the fence and saw the artwork that Tom Every made from scrap metal. I took tons of photos. We then drove through Wisconsin Dells to…
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 · Don Krumpos

No Longer Sad on Birthdays

Today is my birthday. I worked from home. Jojo took me to dinner at Common Roots, got me a Jan Svankmajer book from Majers and Quinn and a flannel shirt from Everyday People. It was a nice date night. I…
Friday, November 9, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Pat's Tap

Eric Heimerman came to visit this weekend. Went for a drink at Pat’s Tap Friday night. Went for a run/walk around Lake Calhoun Saturday morning. Did some programming and went to dinner at Muddy Waters. Sunday went to Bull Run…
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Three Months Off

I start at Capella tomorrow. Over the last three months I worked on my web design skills. Started a new Cat & Grin website, started and finished Jojo’s website. I did spend too much time watching Netflix such as the…
Thursday, December 27, 2012 · Don Krumpos

Christmas 2012

This is the documentation of the holiday season, 2012. Friday, the 21st was nice because a long weekend was coming ahead. Saturday I attempted to get things done around the apartment but was unsuccessful. I guess I needed a day…