Missouri Whitewater Association | jon serfas | Activity https://missouriwhitewater.org/members/jonserfas/activity/ Activity feed for jon serfas. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:26:09 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a9d3d4dc41dadd146f6898428e70b96a jon serfas replied to the topic Paddle Sunday in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/paddle-sunday/#post-17097 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 16:59:23 -0600 Right on Mike.

]]> 9c0dc567c21232467b24b22c5f6b482b jon serfas started the topic Paddle Sunday in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/paddle-sunday/ Sat, 28 Nov 2020 14:43:55 -0600 HOD at Millstream is my plan.

]]> 84a4eb4ebf9f85d27b20d2ddb45caa60 jon serfas replied to the topic Serfas’s Boating Saturday in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/serfass-boating-saturday/#post-16850 Sat, 30 May 2020 13:58:11 -0500 Prolly be at put-in about noonish

]]> 275a75071475c249846a59bef69d982c jon serfas started the topic Serfas’s Boating Saturday in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/serfass-boating-saturday/ Sat, 30 May 2020 12:27:48 -0500 HOD at Millstream. Post yer intent.

]]> 4f934133a426f151eef91aedf5372fff jon serfas replied to the topic Boating in 70 degrees on SuperBowl Sunday? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-in-70-degrees-on-superbowl-sunday/#post-15937 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 14:06:26 -0600 What time ya gonna be there , Jerry?

]]> 3583ef29683d7d1775b512725bb6426f jon serfas started the topic Boating in 70 degrees on SuperBowl Sunday? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-in-70-degrees-on-superbowl-sunday/ Sat, 01 Feb 2020 18:48:22 -0600 Post yer intent.

Elsa and I are gonna see if we remember our way down the River.

]]> 6a8705462f7ed57a170d99b663786e0f jon serfas replied to the topic MWA Picnic September 6-8 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-september-6-8/#post-15487 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:25:27 -0500 If you are planning on attending, please post that in this thread so I can start to get a head count.

Thanks,

Jon

]]> b1def78f65309054d0db3214a8ef4a74 jon serfas started the topic RIP Freddie in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/rip-freddie/ Sat, 10 Aug 2019 19:31:10 -0500 I hope some of you can express your feelings on Freddie’s passing. I am having a hard time of it, just now.

Rest in Peace, Tio Freddie. The Serfas Clan loves you always.

]]> 01f7b4d779ed57d51de19b9aa8129e16 jon serfas started the topic MWA Picnic September 6-8 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-september-6-8/ Fri, 09 Aug 2019 14:43:13 -0500 The Picnic is four weeks away! I can smell the flinty pine smell of Dreyland camp, already.

Yes, we are at Dreyland, again this year, thanks to Michael Dee and the nice folks at John Burroughs school. This is either the 9th or 10th year there. Maybe Jim W. can look through the check ledgers to confirm.

As per usual, there will be floating,…Read more

]]> 63696b2951f5b4307f73178543db5184 jon serfas replied to the topic Report from the Saint in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/report-from-the-saint-43/#post-13276 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 20:42:49 -0500 How was it today? Still Sudsy Brown?

]]> 5c412c96338bff354002b53fa3b29594 jon serfas replied to the topic MWA Picnic 7-8-9 Sept in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-7-8-9-sept/#post-13231 Thu, 16 Aug 2018 12:11:01 -0500

Annual MWA Club Picnic, September 7,8,9, 2017

Dreyland Camp, Timber, MO

The weekend I wait for all year. Please join your extended Paddling Family for a wonderful weekend of boating, campfires, BBQ and Old/New friends.

We are fortunate to again, have the Dreyland Camp on Sinking Creek, courtesy of John Burroughs School. The camp is located near…

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]]> 0cb8e546cfe266d90fb54ce3e5cc8e92 jon serfas replied to the topic MWA Picnic 7-8-9 Sept in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-7-8-9-sept/#post-13130 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:49:59 -0500 One month away. I will post more details later this week.  The general theme is BBQ, Floating and Friends. Please get it on your calendar. This year I would like to get a head count. Please respond if you plan to attend.

 

Jon Serfas

Pignic Director

]]> 67a596d43c3e220c23d8463636ef162e jon serfas started the topic New Year's at Silvermines? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/new-years-at-silvermines/ Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:06:40 -0600 Anyone planning on ringing in the new year at the river?

]]> ff1f85f4e8e3179e7d9007ead184c4b6 jon serfas replied to the topic Intro to WW Kayaking Class and Roll Class in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/intro-to-ww-kayaking-class-and-roll-class/#post-11051 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:55:36 -0600 Joe,

 

Elsa is 14. the registration says 15. Do you think she can participate?

]]> 0994f19dae5e12b242e598cb6d76798f jon serfas replied to the topic MWA Picnic Details in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-details-2/#post-10849 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 19:42:29 -0500 Thanks, Everyone! What a nice weekend. I had a great time. Hope you all did , as well.

I ended up with a turquoise kid size sweatshirt but no glasses. the sweatshirt belongs to Di’s granddaughter, i’ll bet.

Coach- we missed you.

]]> 52f56c35603e61da8867ddff091c1714 jon serfas replied to the topic MWA Picnic Details in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-details-2/#post-10627 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:59:59 -0500 Bump

]]> 059e9a615fb2f266fc0bd6d0caaddc15 jon serfas replied to the topic Ok, mis amigos! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/ok-mis-amigos/#post-10626 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:57:55 -0500 You got OpenBoats down there?

 

]]> 9a0f9ecd6b7245d413a13437e17064b3 jon serfas replied to the topic How is the MWA like the Marines? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/how-is-the-mwa-like-the-marines/#post-10581 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:19:05 -0500 Gootch for President!

]]> b6edb7e398859e473ac4a94606d6227a jon serfas replied to the topic River Report? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/river-report-2/#post-10580 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:17:16 -0500 Freddie,

Wish I was there, too. It does sound like the “Best Day Ever”!

]]> 23921fbf9849c4888ef344159f899821 jon serfas started the topic River Report? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/river-report-2/ Sun, 16 Jul 2017 14:34:37 -0500 Any body got a visual or report from yesterday?

]]> 50ac0d3a1bb9f57e413ceb022452e508 jon serfas started the topic MWA Picnic Details in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-details-2/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:15:23 -0500 Annual MWA Club Picnic, September 8-10, 2017

Dreyland Camp, Timber, MO

The weekend I wait for all year. Please join your extended Paddling Family for a wonderful weekend of boating, campfires, BBQ and Old/New friends.

We are fortunate to again, have the Dreyland Camp on Sinking Creek, courtesy of John Burroughs School. The camp is located near…Read more

]]> 50ac0d3a1bb9f57e413ceb022452e508 jon serfas started the topic MWA Picnic Details in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-details-2/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:15:23 -0500 Annual MWA Club Picnic, September 8-10, 2017

Dreyland Camp, Timber, MO

The weekend I wait for all year. Please join your extended Paddling Family for a wonderful weekend of boating, campfires, BBQ and Old/New friends.

We are fortunate to again, have the Dreyland Camp on Sinking Creek, courtesy of John Burroughs School. The camp is located near…Read more

]]> 50ac0d3a1bb9f57e413ceb022452e508 jon serfas started the topic MWA Picnic Details in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-details-2/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:15:23 -0500 Annual MWA Club Picnic, September 8-10, 2017

Dreyland Camp, Timber, MO

The weekend I wait for all year. Please join your extended Paddling Family for a wonderful weekend of boating, campfires, BBQ and Old/New friends.

We are fortunate to again, have the Dreyland Camp on Sinking Creek, courtesy of John Burroughs School. The camp is located near…Read more

]]> 50ac0d3a1bb9f57e413ceb022452e508 jon serfas started the topic MWA Picnic Details in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-details-2/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:15:23 -0500 Annual MWA Club Picnic, September 8-10, 2017

Dreyland Camp, Timber, MO

The weekend I wait for all year. Please join your extended Paddling Family for a wonderful weekend of boating, campfires, BBQ and Old/New friends.

We are fortunate to again, have the Dreyland Camp on Sinking Creek, courtesy of John Burroughs School. The camp is located near…Read more

]]> 50ac0d3a1bb9f57e413ceb022452e508 jon serfas started the topic MWA Picnic Details in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-details-2/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:15:23 -0500 Annual MWA Club Picnic, September 8-10, 2017

Dreyland Camp, Timber, MO

The weekend I wait for all year. Please join your extended Paddling Family for a wonderful weekend of boating, campfires, BBQ and Old/New friends.

We are fortunate to again, have the Dreyland Camp on Sinking Creek, courtesy of John Burroughs School. The camp is located near…Read more

]]> fb69f8850432e895af13237b2833d919 jon serfas started the topic MWA Picnic Details in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-details-2/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:15:23 -0500 Annual MWA Club Picnic, September 8-10, 2017

Dreyland Camp, Timber, MO

The weekend I wait for all year. Please join your extended Paddling Family for a wonderful weekend of boating, campfires, BBQ and Old/New friends.

We are fortunate to again, have the Dreyland Camp on Sinking Creek, courtesy of John Burroughs School. The camp is located near…Read more

]]> 8a386de5fb8ab021afddc2af64a9c7ad jon serfas started the topic MWA Picnic - Details in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-details/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:01:33 -0500 Annual MWA Club Picnic, September 8-10, 2017

Dreyland Camp, Timber, MO

The weekend I wait for all year. Please join your extended Paddling Family for a wonderful weekend of boating, campfires, BBQ and Old/New friends.

We are fortunate to again, have the Dreyland Camp on Sinking Creek, courtesy of John Burroughs School. The camp is located near…Read more

]]> a9f4eab697961d5c63690ed854cd80e5 jon serfas started the topic MWA Picnic - Details in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-details/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:01:33 -0500 Annual MWA Club Picnic, September 8-10, 2017

Dreyland Camp, Timber, MO

The weekend I wait for all year. Please join your extended Paddling Family for a wonderful weekend of boating, campfires, BBQ and Old/New friends.

We are fortunate to again, have the Dreyland Camp on Sinking Creek, courtesy of John Burroughs School. The camp is located near…Read more

]]> c325616c41b2fd21f7c074412eb9ec8c jon serfas replied to the topic Sunday boating in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/sunday-boating-3/#post-10320 Sun, 21 May 2017 14:13:11 -0500 8 ” ish

]]> ac2f7b0b1f4cb0df35fe5f4891ea2a23 jon serfas replied to the topic E COLI in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/e-coli/#post-10317 Sat, 20 May 2017 20:11:21 -0500 Elsa has recovered completely. it took a solid 10 days before she felt right again.

Prater, also tell the docs that people have caught Leptospirosis on the Saint. I had it, Jerry, Gordo and many others have had it. Docs will not come up with that on their own. Doxycycline is required for Lepto. No Anti-Biotics for Ecoli strain Elsa had. They can…Read more

]]> 1836d5f68b72203f634684e1f3c191a6 jon serfas replied to the topic Only the Good Die Young. in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/only-the-good-die-young/#post-10184 Mon, 08 May 2017 03:20:17 -0500 Jim was a good friend. A good man. I will miss him, greatly.

]]> e1154f55c34659c662c48711f7ab5076 jon serfas replied to the topic E COLI in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/e-coli/#post-10163 Thu, 04 May 2017 19:27:20 -0500 Slim, them is just the breaks. I’ve know since the first year on the River that this can happen. The good news is Elsa is fine and she wants to paddle soon. just want the rest of us to know it’s possible and consider the River as a possible source of infection if you do have symptoms like those above.

 

PS. Slim – I can’t find my RSVP at home -…Read more

]]> df681e1fff51c77ffcbb712966b0b315 jon serfas started the topic E COLI in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/e-coli/ Thu, 04 May 2017 16:10:44 -0500 Elsa is currently recovering from a confirmed  E Coli infection, almost certainly caught on the River during the Clinic. The water came up significantly overnight Saturday and she did a bit of swimming later in the day. Since she has eaten most all the same things we have and no one else in my house or her school is sick, the doctors believe she…Read more

]]> 30c6a75a41b8fd270a89d07e6b990068 jon serfas started the topic E COLI in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/e-coli/ Thu, 04 May 2017 16:10:44 -0500 Elsa is currently recovering from a confirmed  E Coli infection, almost certainly caught on the River during the Clinic. The water came up significantly overnight Saturday and she did a bit of swimming later in the day. Since she has eaten most all the same things we have and no one else in my house or her school is sick, the doctors believe she…Read more

]]> 02d04e6dba74b3136d54b5e119f24083 jon serfas replied to the topic Very Bad News in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/very-bad-news/#post-7803 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:23:13 -0600 I am so sorry to hear this. I am keeping Sandy in my thoughts and remembering all the time I shared with Gary on the River. Very Very Sad.

]]> 2e5a10f22cc799554fb7fb6bdc89081b jon serfas replied to the topic Jackson hero in the forum Gear Exchange http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/jackson-hero/#post-7791 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:39:36 -0600 Shhhhh. Don’t tell but its a Christmas gift for Elsa. She’s grown out of the sidekick. The hero is a bit bug but she’s on her way to 5’10”.

Feliz Navidad, Tio Freddie!

]]> c448d8640157ff0c6528265eeabcec81 jon serfas replied to the topic Jackson hero in the forum Gear Exchange http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/jackson-hero/#post-7791 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:39:36 -0600 Shhhhh. Don’t tell but its a Christmas gift for Elsa. She’s grown out of the sidekick. The hero is a bit bug but she’s on her way to 5’10”.

Feliz Navidad, Too Freddie!

]]> 1f01808bcc9077fc27d9254742660ed0 jon serfas replied to the topic Jackson hero in the forum Gear Exchange http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/jackson-hero/#post-7768 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:06:32 -0600 Ken – is the Hero still for sale?

 

Jon Serfas

3one4-three5nine-9four7zero

]]> 874cc8106ed88c6eea04f7d7e7e4bb9e jon serfas started the topic WTB Small Burn in the forum Gear Exchange http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/wtb-small-burn/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:33:41 -0600 Elsa needs a new boat. Small Burn would be great. If you have anything comparable. Let me know.

Jon

 

]]> 233c1ce3fa248f96e645d88b70a23328 jon serfas replied to the topic Annual MWA Picnic - Sept. 9-11 in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/annual-mwa-picnic-sept-9-11/#post-7196 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:22:36 -0500 Thanks to everybody who came to the Picnic! Great weather, great stories. Lots of kids turning into little river rats! Big Thanks to all of you for all the help in clean up and closing down camp with a special mention for Ellen who always takes care of the more unpleasant jobs (bathrooms, etc.).  Love you all! See at Filmy Fest.

 

P.S. Frank…Read more

]]> b93dce9f65401dbee561c5847e4e6c36 jon serfas replied to the topic Annual MWA Picnic - Sept. 9-11 in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/annual-mwa-picnic-sept-9-11/#post-7165 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 16:16:29 -0500 Just a few days before the best weekend you have all year! I’ll be there Early Friday Afternoon to open the camp. Please remember to bring a dish to share. I mentioned to JW that we could use TP and Paper Towels, Drinks for the Kids (lemonade, punch, etc.) and bread rolls for the BBQ.  See you all there. If you still need directions, email me a…Read more

]]> 8022e73e5c21989d8687f3f1fbf82ef6 jon serfas replied to the topic Annual MWA Picnic in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/annual-mwa-picnic/#post-6932 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:05:55 -0500 Club can help with cost of inexpensive prizes, I would think. I can supply Garden Passes to the prize pot.

]]> cffc7adffc10a66fc2dcd81a6eee4fbd jon serfas replied to the topic Annual MWA Picnic - Sept. 9-11 in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/annual-mwa-picnic-sept-9-11/#post-6931 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:03:43 -0500 It’s not the same without you, Freddie. I never hear Monkeys on the Current River, anymore. You musta takin em all with you.

The Pea-Pickin Swedes miss and love you, too!

]]> c3d3f70bf3b14c90470001bbe720fd13 jon serfas started the topic Annual MWA Picnic - Sept. 9-11 in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/annual-mwa-picnic-sept-9-11/ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 14:52:43 -0500 It’s almost here! My favorite weekend of the year.

The MWA Picnic will be held at the Dreyland Camp, thanks, again to John Burroughs and Michael Dee, the weekend of September 9-11. All MWA members are invited. The Club covers the cost of BBQ and Lodging. Non-Members can pay $15 for the Weekend or join the Club for the same cost. We have a number…Read more

]]> d0a206e8baa67f583f00b0ab679e7976 jon serfas replied to the topic Friday (5/20) slackerz in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/friday-520-slackerz/#post-6094 Fri, 20 May 2016 11:34:46 -0500 Jerry

how bout 10am? @ D

 

]]> 0be7b219ba89a0c93f1e4de48e5ea2e2 jon serfas replied to the topic Friday (5/20) slackerz in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/friday-520-slackerz/#post-6084 Thu, 19 May 2016 23:24:10 -0500 Freddie, yes we know who we are. We are the forgotten few. The slackerz! I will be slackin with my friend Crazy Jerry ( the one from Perryville) tomorrow, in an attempt to prove to myself and every one else that I am still a slacker.

Sorry I missed you last fall. I’ll call you to splain. Love ya-miss ya!

Jerry, what time?

 

 

]]> 458bf6d2d6a5a45c906181050bc3860f jon serfas replied to the topic Teaching River Etiquette in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/teaching-river-etiquette-41016/#post-5589 Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:11:16 -0500 Ok, I wasn’t going to reply to this but now I feel like I should say something, since Ronnie’s group was mentioned. I was not a member of Ronnie’s class but did happen to jump in with them at the put-in. They were not the group involved, as we did not see any Kayaks until Double drop. Ronnie has been bringing groups for years. He is a very safe…Read more

]]> eef046d2eafc00362a1abdec436ffa57 jon serfas started the topic The Daredevil Swede in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/the-daredevil-swede/ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:12:48 -0500 To Everybody that was there to help Anna and the rest of the Serfas’s, I can’t thank you enough. After falling from a big rock onto another big rock, Anna is hurting but otherwise going to be just fine. She was very lucky to escape greater injury but it was still very scary for her and the kids and me. Having so many concerned friends there made…Read more

]]> b794cdb5989db390eb5728d9bf997da2 jon serfas replied to the topic Saturday in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/saturday-2/#post-5040 Sat, 27 Feb 2016 12:31:56 -0600 I’ll be there by 11ish to see see Levi in an open boat. One more convert for the cause!

]]> 5e715d8ea324d932610a67d985f2ca3a jon serfas replied to the topic Boy lost Tuesday night in Ironton in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boy-lost-tuesday-night-in-ironton/#post-4895 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 20:30:38 -0600 Very Sad

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