The Undeground Park River Video

(Originally posted May 29, 2012. After many misfires, Hakaan and Jumper finally got to get through the Park River thanks to the Hog River Revival dudes. Relive our journey on this post and check out the awesome work by the guys at the Hartford Art Walk tonight 6-8 at the Hartford Public Library on Main St. Check out more of Sad City and the Park River here.)

We've long since had a dream of riding underneath the city in the mysterious Park River.  Yes, we know that as far as dreams go, it's kind underwhelming. But a childhood built upon repeated viewings of The Goonies and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles created a fascination with the subterranean. The mystery that the cement caverns held seemed liked the most amazing adventure promised. Well, thanks to the Hog River Revival guys, our dream was made a reality. And we brought our video camera along!

The video is available after the jump.

Urban Kayaking Update - Poop Park

The Sad City Hartford team attempted to paddle through the famed Park River Conduit on Sunday. Unfortunately, due to low water levels, the team was unable to make the journey. The team expects try to attempt the journey again once the river levels get a bit higher.


Overall, Sunday's outing was a complete borefest. The only amusing incident occurred when Jumper was wandering in the woods behind Pope Park and he almost tripped over a man who was relieving himself. The man, who was in "full poop squat" postion, seemed alarmed when he noticed Jumper, but not alarmed enough to stop his bowel movement. Jumper sprinted out of the woods and back into blusuburbansky's car, screaming like a frightened man-child the entire time.


From now on, Pope Park will be known as "Poop Park."


[Image courtesy of agiantfart.com]