Sunday, Aug. 1st Day 24…
This is officially the longest Fred and I have been away from home. For 32 years I have told my clients that after three weeks in their new house their anxiety will dissipate and it will finally feel like “home.” Well....maybe it takes some folks four weeks. Especially if the house moves down the road to a new city with a new culture most days. It is still exciting and fun, just not “home” yet. Another thing, you girls were right about all these mirrors. I clean mirrors several times a day and often in my sleep. Sometimes I feel like I am living in a fun house at the carnival. Luckily, four sections of mirror fell off in the kitchen so I got a reprieve for a few days before we glued them back on. Also, unless I cook our meals, we get tummy trouble. Who knew my cooking would be the preferred fare?
Last Thursday we landed in Minneapolis at that ugly trailer park that cost a whopping $40.00. Even the squirrels had tatoos. It got 3 out of 4 Ws in Woodall's campground guide and usually a triple woody is a good thing. It was the closest place to downtown which was its only redeeming feature. After a half day of work Friday, we moved to a lovely campground in Prior Lake at the Mystic Lake Casino. A trip to the Mall of America left us winded and impressed.
Saturday we headed toward our next official speaking engagement at the Cedar Rapids Ham-fest. We parked in the lot at the Union Hall and dry camped so as to be ready for an 8:00 a.m. start time. Fred spoke at 9:00 to an small but enthusiastic gathering of more than half a dozen local hams. We hit the road Sunday afternoon for destinations unknown. We landed in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin at a lovely KOA.
More signs from the road:
In Iowa: A steak restaurant: There is no such thing as a chicken knife
In Wisconsin: Polaski Polka Days – 25 bands – 2 locations
Heavy Critters next exit
And our favorite: The Mustard Museum-Free Tastings-Home of Poupon U
Celebrations: Finding a fabulous campground in Prior Lake, MN on Friday
Surprises: The Skyway in downtown Minneapolis
Disappointments: Staying at a rotten trailer park in Minneapolis, MN on Thursday
Lessons learned: Our next ham-fest was Sunday... not Saturday...oops
The pump button must be on to enjoy the new improved flush
from the road:
-robin
This is officially the longest Fred and I have been away from home. For 32 years I have told my clients that after three weeks in their new house their anxiety will dissipate and it will finally feel like “home.” Well....maybe it takes some folks four weeks. Especially if the house moves down the road to a new city with a new culture most days. It is still exciting and fun, just not “home” yet. Another thing, you girls were right about all these mirrors. I clean mirrors several times a day and often in my sleep. Sometimes I feel like I am living in a fun house at the carnival. Luckily, four sections of mirror fell off in the kitchen so I got a reprieve for a few days before we glued them back on. Also, unless I cook our meals, we get tummy trouble. Who knew my cooking would be the preferred fare?
Last Thursday we landed in Minneapolis at that ugly trailer park that cost a whopping $40.00. Even the squirrels had tatoos. It got 3 out of 4 Ws in Woodall's campground guide and usually a triple woody is a good thing. It was the closest place to downtown which was its only redeeming feature. After a half day of work Friday, we moved to a lovely campground in Prior Lake at the Mystic Lake Casino. A trip to the Mall of America left us winded and impressed.
Saturday we headed toward our next official speaking engagement at the Cedar Rapids Ham-fest. We parked in the lot at the Union Hall and dry camped so as to be ready for an 8:00 a.m. start time. Fred spoke at 9:00 to an small but enthusiastic gathering of more than half a dozen local hams. We hit the road Sunday afternoon for destinations unknown. We landed in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin at a lovely KOA.
More signs from the road:
In Iowa: A steak restaurant: There is no such thing as a chicken knife
In Wisconsin: Polaski Polka Days – 25 bands – 2 locations
Heavy Critters next exit
And our favorite: The Mustard Museum-Free Tastings-Home of Poupon U
Celebrations: Finding a fabulous campground in Prior Lake, MN on Friday
Surprises: The Skyway in downtown Minneapolis
Disappointments: Staying at a rotten trailer park in Minneapolis, MN on Thursday
Lessons learned: Our next ham-fest was Sunday... not Saturday...oops
The pump button must be on to enjoy the new improved flush
from the road:
-robin
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