Category Archives: Family

10 Reasons to Marry a Boater Gal

Posted on 09/18/2016 by ashleekiser

Over the years Brinn and I have met and boated with many married paddlers, but we’ve also met just as many single boaters. Most of these single boaters have been men. Men who insist that they just aren’t ready to … Continue reading →

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The Smelting Pot

Posted on 08/31/2016 by ashleekiser

Have you heard about the new restaurant in Wartburg? You know, the fondue place. The Ziegler family started running it last week. Excellent food and superb service. Just watch out for the trebuchet launching dried beans after the meal… Organizing … Continue reading →

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The Walk of Shame

Posted on 08/26/2016 by ashleekiser

Last weekend Brinn and I attended a swift water rescue course through the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association at the Ocoee. For once, all of our plans went off with no delays, and we actually found ourselves in Ocoeeland early, so … Continue reading →

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Thomas the Train

Posted on 08/23/2016 by ashleekiser

Thomas the steam engine made a visit to Chattanooga early this summer. Ian’s Grandpoppa wanted to take Ian for a ride behind one of his favorite engines. Truth be told, Ian actually prefers Percy most (because he’s green, you know), but … Continue reading →

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The Most Magical Place on Earth

Posted on 02/18/2016 by ashleekiser

As 2015 faded into 2016, Interstate 75 faded from Tennessee into Georgia, and then into Florida. The Vols received a bowl bid to Tampa Bay’s Outback Bowl, which is conveniently within driving distance of both Orlando and the beach. Because … Continue reading →

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December Birthdays…

Posted on 01/27/2016 by ashleekiser

A lifetime of Christmas birthdays have taught me to not approach a birthday with too much enthusiasm. Brinn begins his birthday celebrations on June 1st and carries on with his revelry until the 30th. He’s never had to experience the … Continue reading →

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Through the Chimney

Posted on 01/20/2016 by ashleekiser

A belated account of Kiser Christmas ’15 Continue reading →

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Three years into this…

Posted on 05/20/2015 by ashleekiser

Holy moly.  It’s been 6 months since I’ve been back to update our life happenings!  Where did all this time go?  Hopefully over the next few months we can do some flash backs to catch glimpses of the lost time. … Continue reading →

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A River Runs Through It

Posted on 09/23/2014 by ashleekiser

The first river you paddle runs through the rest of your life. It bubbles up in pools and eddies to remind you who you are. – Lynn Noel, Voyages: Canada’s Heritage Rivers Ian took his maiden river voyage Saturday surrounded … Continue reading →

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“Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well.”

Posted on 09/03/2014 by ashleekiser

2014 has swept the rug of summer out from under my feet entirely too soon, but after a few extremely hot August weeks, I will admit that now I am more eagerly anticipating hot cocoa evenings around bonfires wearing hoodies. … Continue reading →

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