tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81153054869505788532024-03-27T08:07:37.703-04:00Exploring with IntuitionJoin us as we explore on the road or under sail.Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.comBlogger614125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-30263589895545321102024-03-23T10:05:00.001-04:002024-03-23T12:55:40.063-04:00Flight Innovation and Wine<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Hl5QJAzcB4qsVB8v0s-QWZZ2KpXeybxFC3kNKJRost46JjezSZFBBf1O-oNUeYI9cFezFGB2Vcfr9paVS6rJZXlpL4MNfyIuQEhj5eHKbS_-vco7fWjZA8GqntR3LdEAo2ZeOqRmJmSvnOEXdMCYp33ZeA5mfwZIp1ZORulY_7mJ-gVSHlLfROqS9Dc/s4032/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16751.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Hl5QJAzcB4qsVB8v0s-QWZZ2KpXeybxFC3kNKJRost46JjezSZFBBf1O-oNUeYI9cFezFGB2Vcfr9paVS6rJZXlpL4MNfyIuQEhj5eHKbS_-vco7fWjZA8GqntR3LdEAo2ZeOqRmJmSvnOEXdMCYp33ZeA5mfwZIp1ZORulY_7mJ-gVSHlLfROqS9Dc/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16751.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />06 July 2023 - Thursday<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Catching up on summer adventures</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today we visit the EAA museum and spend the night at Wine a Lot wine pub.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">0847 46,613 <span>66°F Leave Verona, WI</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">After a fun visit with our son and daughter-in-law we began wandering towards Maine.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span>0152 56,714 70°F Oshkosh, WI</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdib2zeM1oz5UaBRcujyUcUtDNOcr7zToGpoVhz3vpKGtTYp06nb8FDsmtdj9LFmXXWi7_QNP-vHK5Y22CPKsd34yAHUNnmV22Yd5PMOA0cgcT0m2gLlrE2mykzJ6YBJh9BnKltAYyASNp6yk4KE_952ufMNMLVPVTNDEgJ38TgEEZBPfHiLi41Am3yc/s3481/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16505.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2608" data-original-width="3481" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdib2zeM1oz5UaBRcujyUcUtDNOcr7zToGpoVhz3vpKGtTYp06nb8FDsmtdj9LFmXXWi7_QNP-vHK5Y22CPKsd34yAHUNnmV22Yd5PMOA0cgcT0m2gLlrE2mykzJ6YBJh9BnKltAYyASNp6yk4KE_952ufMNMLVPVTNDEgJ38TgEEZBPfHiLi41Am3yc/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16505.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br />Several friends have recommended visiting the <a href="https://www.eaa.org/eaa" target="_blank">Experimental Aircraft Association</a> <a href="https://www.eaa.org/eaa-museum" target="_blank">museum</a>, so we stopped in.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span>They have an excellent museum with an extensive collection of historic experimental airplanes. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;">I'll share just a few highlights.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSuBO2cSrwYUGbCmmbv_cdNeqS8FoDznx7Gqej-i8XMYSwrhjDgfkOKrqByScRXkGx2-sxXaazGfyqOo04nTYZVsd2jLUi5y3srnIKEzUWHGQbMWUazUEwRaIWxnv9srZPiE4L3mYXACjhmGv0xOgQffTJIISZ7ITOk_48Tb5Yyd2lGbGGIziYQFcx9A/s3715/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16577.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2786" data-original-width="3715" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSuBO2cSrwYUGbCmmbv_cdNeqS8FoDznx7Gqej-i8XMYSwrhjDgfkOKrqByScRXkGx2-sxXaazGfyqOo04nTYZVsd2jLUi5y3srnIKEzUWHGQbMWUazUEwRaIWxnv9srZPiE4L3mYXACjhmGv0xOgQffTJIISZ7ITOk_48Tb5Yyd2lGbGGIziYQFcx9A/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16577.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div></div><span><br />The Space Ship One display was fascinating as the craft moved in synch with a movie explaining how it worked.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjBDxMwasJfMHbksmkB6q-HmPxOET8XWhvCo_6Nf7NEdC5or1v1t2exqH0m1DtMOcw3M8qu7VG_6XqDO4cepxlm1opQd5ZwXwkYiANQI-A-NKR7r7jIO4a4qxxCmwsSsMFggMVCJyv_sVRUnbejkyrMMbaFqdVt_LdM8jzIrWOzcAb7MhBYa2YUq3KHJk/s3949/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16608.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2962" data-original-width="3949" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjBDxMwasJfMHbksmkB6q-HmPxOET8XWhvCo_6Nf7NEdC5or1v1t2exqH0m1DtMOcw3M8qu7VG_6XqDO4cepxlm1opQd5ZwXwkYiANQI-A-NKR7r7jIO4a4qxxCmwsSsMFggMVCJyv_sVRUnbejkyrMMbaFqdVt_LdM8jzIrWOzcAb7MhBYa2YUq3KHJk/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16608.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br />Pioneering surveying by aircraft, this Sikorsky S-38 flew to Brazil on a successful charting expedition for Johnson Wax in 1935.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgV43kx-TH_WRAT8OubUCjOUKuQUKASUObqh12BT5IYeVbhj5OAvB3RJy2xOcOV3P-8XV2zL5cJOA_gNxchVjwjy6u9-5DJtLwuF6SuZuY8Cnv4S5_5Tdjknxf_oVg1sM5K-eq4Yumd-ZO768twtFw7L8AaBJrrrCVKXTqc5xELtTD4gSDiLq6iahvngs/s4032/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16255.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgV43kx-TH_WRAT8OubUCjOUKuQUKASUObqh12BT5IYeVbhj5OAvB3RJy2xOcOV3P-8XV2zL5cJOA_gNxchVjwjy6u9-5DJtLwuF6SuZuY8Cnv4S5_5Tdjknxf_oVg1sM5K-eq4Yumd-ZO768twtFw7L8AaBJrrrCVKXTqc5xELtTD4gSDiLq6iahvngs/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16255.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br />The Rutan Voyager was the first aircraft to fly non-stop around the world without refueling. The museum has a cross-section model. The original is housed at the Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.</span><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPsk0mkSPXlQDwOen1TlOezbCAg_ibBgj8PHPeasBoRPW3ca4-QFjwUPf9dPKvxwRvqAgYBJRlvJkLCEKRFP4j_RP6n_E2b2x7gAENGPb0gMKljIe8Zv_3nFHajPOfjL8x7VgyW2Te6BgayYOHJcc8xa4uhSInbsDsLEsGIteh5ur_sBeMDFAbttCB6k/s4032/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16259.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPsk0mkSPXlQDwOen1TlOezbCAg_ibBgj8PHPeasBoRPW3ca4-QFjwUPf9dPKvxwRvqAgYBJRlvJkLCEKRFP4j_RP6n_E2b2x7gAENGPb0gMKljIe8Zv_3nFHajPOfjL8x7VgyW2Te6BgayYOHJcc8xa4uhSInbsDsLEsGIteh5ur_sBeMDFAbttCB6k/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16259.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Burt and Dick Rutan were great experimenters and left some unique aircraft to the museum.<br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9YE6P8IER60IyUjx3G-K5w2akUpjCSWowLDqIMbFah4hOVh7jGTj433Hj8mwDHY0s5xd0aMtpyCuPUqI-x7_k59ZutsrOcAAfcDDx3yGd9U9qjYnq3riDEu8q7p0-5T9W_dYQGATvxdhKF6F0QiddH1-iZuSGOMniAitCFL4X8G-PfmBYRrUrhgLCkdM/s2963/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16463.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2222" data-original-width="2963" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9YE6P8IER60IyUjx3G-K5w2akUpjCSWowLDqIMbFah4hOVh7jGTj433Hj8mwDHY0s5xd0aMtpyCuPUqI-x7_k59ZutsrOcAAfcDDx3yGd9U9qjYnq3riDEu8q7p0-5T9W_dYQGATvxdhKF6F0QiddH1-iZuSGOMniAitCFL4X8G-PfmBYRrUrhgLCkdM/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16463.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br />In 1965 Lesher Teal built this all aluminum single seat plane to set records for speed and distance in FAI closed course competitions. He broke several records and received four medals.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcNwQqBAeDViHKkwBSRVGo6p8Tlg0F8SIYwUb3wSCDPP9igLwOYXelU5DNqIwuMdz8kydQNybD4r47Bg1PjymMUbHg8uu2-uE-ZLtoELISb19D3s93z92uXwGcjEb7fhfiNxdIWce5MNT_xnQ_ZJseQtnf4KLlrOPCAdSMMGaTty-I78zaCvwCGcqBvg/s4032/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16504.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcNwQqBAeDViHKkwBSRVGo6p8Tlg0F8SIYwUb3wSCDPP9igLwOYXelU5DNqIwuMdz8kydQNybD4r47Bg1PjymMUbHg8uu2-uE-ZLtoELISb19D3s93z92uXwGcjEb7fhfiNxdIWce5MNT_xnQ_ZJseQtnf4KLlrOPCAdSMMGaTty-I78zaCvwCGcqBvg/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16504.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br />The biplane seaplane is a 1944 Grumman J2F "Duck." The folding wing F4U-4 Corsair beside it is one of my favorite military aircraft.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-XPvxt7hoyauwObNCAA2beGAiWxzeIrSEMv1_YZTEa_hopLtn5PxmqK2vdp4O-u5daTHhdon7l8MkgHw6Ah22TvoBET4zmpZpBcYW_rl22A_xfHZ8D6R53O20Km1TA4x4ul1t7i6Nqa75-0NWoA7H4GkaglciJt40tJSYF8kyzjxlIsfpk3_RKh_0cCA/s4032/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16576.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-XPvxt7hoyauwObNCAA2beGAiWxzeIrSEMv1_YZTEa_hopLtn5PxmqK2vdp4O-u5daTHhdon7l8MkgHw6Ah22TvoBET4zmpZpBcYW_rl22A_xfHZ8D6R53O20Km1TA4x4ul1t7i6Nqa75-0NWoA7H4GkaglciJt40tJSYF8kyzjxlIsfpk3_RKh_0cCA/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16576.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />In 1914 you could fly from Tampa to Saint Petersburg on this airboat.<p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaewtWqi43CRLFV1Uzux_Dq02i8kSXcNIJ_sS8YK6Ak0Olb3jOe6PXBFjrrJBaGPyUO8q2Wi9WWPy_QkAqAezQJiZjcqFU8gftBDgNYz2jbNBKxga8H1QRffziEwAo-wwPGjuWi0b-SA5TmegkGj3_dEW4FQlUtRG8YJA8td2k7vl88C9_r6XTk2l8RNU/s4032/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16579.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaewtWqi43CRLFV1Uzux_Dq02i8kSXcNIJ_sS8YK6Ak0Olb3jOe6PXBFjrrJBaGPyUO8q2Wi9WWPy_QkAqAezQJiZjcqFU8gftBDgNYz2jbNBKxga8H1QRffziEwAo-wwPGjuWi0b-SA5TmegkGj3_dEW4FQlUtRG8YJA8td2k7vl88C9_r6XTk2l8RNU/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16579.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Only 11 feet long with a wing span of 6 ft 3 inches, the homebuilt Stits "Baby Bird" established the record as the "World's Smallest Airplane of Monoplane Configuration."<div><br /></div><div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0R6y83V8qDis26W6JjMwZbvAlQDo0QUkUy5bBFkYBXCV9REsu281_FS3sTLEGyd9my2_X0Bp0VHvsVtJ7GbBGk9bMYOhdarpqv71FleYcXOPxDHY6MZJNso3SXNfoR8WYrgZeTQVIQWyvIT4FGGqMpsg7btDJ2O4-iGMzqX1J4Ylv34lUtIgbZFkHPo/s4032/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16566.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0R6y83V8qDis26W6JjMwZbvAlQDo0QUkUy5bBFkYBXCV9REsu281_FS3sTLEGyd9my2_X0Bp0VHvsVtJ7GbBGk9bMYOhdarpqv71FleYcXOPxDHY6MZJNso3SXNfoR8WYrgZeTQVIQWyvIT4FGGqMpsg7btDJ2O4-iGMzqX1J4Ylv34lUtIgbZFkHPo/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16566.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />A cross between an airplane and a helicopter, this Pitcairn PA-39 Autogiro was built for British military service. The factory price was $1,224.<p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-uQwB-LGkLofWORKoHTVH4BEQKKDD9biknQKZVhHrLbJkIbzLyYzoojw9-HokddT_CSPT4AZqNnoGEouuXoZTk0IreGvCwEHv0gbQE6BZ2HrVOV3Eh5FEW4qiaNQZ4GfS82lIKMkFWoOjL0UK0MWTGFH8zMh1mOtZAG7bj6eEgM6Rz3cQ7bSBRbg7dzA/s4032/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16752.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-uQwB-LGkLofWORKoHTVH4BEQKKDD9biknQKZVhHrLbJkIbzLyYzoojw9-HokddT_CSPT4AZqNnoGEouuXoZTk0IreGvCwEHv0gbQE6BZ2HrVOV3Eh5FEW4qiaNQZ4GfS82lIKMkFWoOjL0UK0MWTGFH8zMh1mOtZAG7bj6eEgM6Rz3cQ7bSBRbg7dzA/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16752.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />This "Waco AR" was delivered to the NY Daily News in 1939. It stood out to me because windows on the passenger side were a larger size to accommodate photographers.<p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdsx7aQvc1lP8w5tKKzGS35h4bb4qGuFBctX_QZGi-xNJzE1rEH3LATnKqzCOzRdNIf0kG8_4p6BwxagvpXmB4TKMBZuokYlxvjGrfdS4L_mpK4i0BYmIJ2cKsx5VWuUpYMW-gT3bRWPKjXrZCGUj75ApVmkiEKCKJWjNI7TyS4v5UAYoF3AsAot2XRY/s3990/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16260.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="3990" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdsx7aQvc1lP8w5tKKzGS35h4bb4qGuFBctX_QZGi-xNJzE1rEH3LATnKqzCOzRdNIf0kG8_4p6BwxagvpXmB4TKMBZuokYlxvjGrfdS4L_mpK4i0BYmIJ2cKsx5VWuUpYMW-gT3bRWPKjXrZCGUj75ApVmkiEKCKJWjNI7TyS4v5UAYoF3AsAot2XRY/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16260.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />For those or you who wondered if a drone could be made big enough to carry a human, behold the "BlackFly V2." The company is now called <a href="https://pivotal.aero/helix" target="_blank">Pivotal</a>, if you want to order one. <p></p><p style="text-align: left;">The Blackfly completed 10,000 hours of remote controlled flight before the first manned flight in 2018. Here are the specs:</p><div style="text-align: left;">Electric with eight motors<br />Electric Personal Aerial Vehicle<br />Vertical Take-off and landing <br />Fresh-water amphibious</div><div style="text-align: left;">Max speed 64 mph</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetSNi62eF4WHjvbVLYBfd1-ePPI-T33VwzbK-vmXmhFltFI-XAS8P__VR9PPKSEiwv0a_rNY9vC-sDXO7-hK_qxsB-YDQXbVlwrXWV4FSOzb6G-QA4qRNuJTmJjyT8Fihu2jJOdoORAH9N8hYIL1MEhZN9hhsowjuYa5bniFWvtEdDKgf416GA3ru97E/s3990/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16215.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2993" data-original-width="3990" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetSNi62eF4WHjvbVLYBfd1-ePPI-T33VwzbK-vmXmhFltFI-XAS8P__VR9PPKSEiwv0a_rNY9vC-sDXO7-hK_qxsB-YDQXbVlwrXWV4FSOzb6G-QA4qRNuJTmJjyT8Fihu2jJOdoORAH9N8hYIL1MEhZN9hhsowjuYa5bniFWvtEdDKgf416GA3ru97E/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16215.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />In addition to the main building, several hangers contain vintage military aircraft. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This was just a taste of the 200+ planes in the EAA collection. It is well worth a visit for anyone with even a passing interest in aircraft.</div><p style="text-align: left;"><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOUH6MIkyKx51V05C7dE6KfHj3uOcNcbLlfGOSpVGDmin4GjPrjhY-kuY_1VLoZDjovAJEpgZ4nOV0z3Bf6zsPyNhHAawejsnrE5A-N3yGcRnxLQDt2B91i1wCrWdy9Qa4LIFFaY-PUXbbcm1CdHTrKam9nl19XlYD4EBm2FRJHX1alp-mBMoj1GIihQ/s2860/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16218.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2145" data-original-width="2860" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOUH6MIkyKx51V05C7dE6KfHj3uOcNcbLlfGOSpVGDmin4GjPrjhY-kuY_1VLoZDjovAJEpgZ4nOV0z3Bf6zsPyNhHAawejsnrE5A-N3yGcRnxLQDt2B91i1wCrWdy9Qa4LIFFaY-PUXbbcm1CdHTrKam9nl19XlYD4EBm2FRJHX1alp-mBMoj1GIihQ/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16218.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br />Outside, pedal planes were set-up for young pilots to practice on the runway. If only I was a little shorter...</span><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5vsJKle9XCMUq17oa4tnC5BNwQWaNhBZy_TohTh6WjTocoV0yb5d16GAJryC74GWWUc7jNwKckrqySSSG4T0KYR8moRkgT2hdM-1VUX6YcZQgX1lWk_rMjp5UA25_ByT2egqUC0kuT0yUtmSKGo307Pl1fHxKSAD0k8jhDLBGCI8-qnA-aqCjJ9ILog/s3922/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16221.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2942" data-original-width="3922" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5vsJKle9XCMUq17oa4tnC5BNwQWaNhBZy_TohTh6WjTocoV0yb5d16GAJryC74GWWUc7jNwKckrqySSSG4T0KYR8moRkgT2hdM-1VUX6YcZQgX1lWk_rMjp5UA25_ByT2egqUC0kuT0yUtmSKGo307Pl1fHxKSAD0k8jhDLBGCI8-qnA-aqCjJ9ILog/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16221.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We said goodbye to the landing strip and hangers at the EAA. This field will look very different in a few weeks as it becomes the busiest airport on the planet. Over half a million people will descend upon this little airfield for <a href="https://www.eaa.org/airventure/about-eaa-airventure-oshkosh/overview" target="_blank">AirVenture</a>. If you click on the blue link, it will take you to a video, narrated by Harrison Ford, about this amazing annual event.<p style="text-align: left;"><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4sZW-t3Zi7zK6uRA3zvL19EcoY9eLJ8vqmsgP-4YssB7ixl4zhR2CM2FKIfeCMd91wDdAnz054Z_K08t34ilimSJUNTAo-vFU4fQsQ3B5JtvQtL9OQxNs01cSsffikxQE4iUFrqQkbUM9hMIjnQutDg_cCIemKjLCdiOFSRDxpoD8I-q1TbpwAEtCMbg/s3919/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16256.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2939" data-original-width="3919" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4sZW-t3Zi7zK6uRA3zvL19EcoY9eLJ8vqmsgP-4YssB7ixl4zhR2CM2FKIfeCMd91wDdAnz054Z_K08t34ilimSJUNTAo-vFU4fQsQ3B5JtvQtL9OQxNs01cSsffikxQE4iUFrqQkbUM9hMIjnQutDg_cCIemKjLCdiOFSRDxpoD8I-q1TbpwAEtCMbg/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16256.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br />1542 56,719 78° Oshkosh, WI</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span>We did stop briefly in downtown for a walk along the Fox River. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span>The photo above shows a railroad bridge in the normally open position.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLkukdHnt-RZbLX7bEkVYHju7Q4BQzY3CtFuI6arkRJDr1C7_Npo4R9uFgm5NmN9X74xcq6LCA06axd3Rv3uEdXheY0Yq_buuBNrFKkqfdlFoOBAWlSfhEZT0c5EZCgO5LlhEzXS97yO4aZ3RoAzKk9tNl5fpFpAjtrfJg3N6kdA-Jx9WIRWc46cF_Q3A/s3937/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16659.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2952" data-original-width="3937" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLkukdHnt-RZbLX7bEkVYHju7Q4BQzY3CtFuI6arkRJDr1C7_Npo4R9uFgm5NmN9X74xcq6LCA06axd3Rv3uEdXheY0Yq_buuBNrFKkqfdlFoOBAWlSfhEZT0c5EZCgO5LlhEzXS97yO4aZ3RoAzKk9tNl5fpFpAjtrfJg3N6kdA-Jx9WIRWc46cF_Q3A/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16659.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br />The same bridge closed for a train while we explored the attractive riverfront. </span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>Looking back, we missed the <a href="https://www.thepaine.org" target="_blank">Paine Art Center and Gardens</a>. Now we have a reason to return.</span><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPEXNybYY7s55AGNg8Ldlf1oqjpOsIu8Oo66L8t7tzemMkoC5hd0qklO7-C8HW5urVZNG9aF_FveoZCWV62X9zqEBmBjnQUFLhyphenhyphen2KQGUD5wP9hffw-TNqGYW77g7yXmEgUiXo2fVmQ_TdSWEnaOcRkvwRwyHYrsxXqCegjSc5IC-veZUpaoMq-8-tZ6hg/s4032/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16610.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPEXNybYY7s55AGNg8Ldlf1oqjpOsIu8Oo66L8t7tzemMkoC5hd0qklO7-C8HW5urVZNG9aF_FveoZCWV62X9zqEBmBjnQUFLhyphenhyphen2KQGUD5wP9hffw-TNqGYW77g7yXmEgUiXo2fVmQ_TdSWEnaOcRkvwRwyHYrsxXqCegjSc5IC-veZUpaoMq-8-tZ6hg/w400-h300/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16610.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1655 56,763 77°F Greenleaf, WI </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://www.winealotvineyards.com" target="_blank">WINEaLOT Wine Pub</a> where their slogan is "Wine a lot, you'll feel better."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyV9O7dXxU3jun4H-XfG3nuvJ_Ml8YubhiIaRedJ8lZMZC3_jzoPxPqvjomhErGhNUFcz1r7fxuHcfTthNm6hqJ4AVmOxUNEX9D2KUNC5o0gNbPsDlrHLpzZ7aQZ5sdw3JmQ6JxIPr9GdCms2bWv9ePSWb7nALtoPmIHtbCseCbUoER5vxzb4YAdrh6yE/s2100/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16225.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1576" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyV9O7dXxU3jun4H-XfG3nuvJ_Ml8YubhiIaRedJ8lZMZC3_jzoPxPqvjomhErGhNUFcz1r7fxuHcfTthNm6hqJ4AVmOxUNEX9D2KUNC5o0gNbPsDlrHLpzZ7aQZ5sdw3JmQ6JxIPr9GdCms2bWv9ePSWb7nALtoPmIHtbCseCbUoER5vxzb4YAdrh6yE/w300-h400/WI_MI-0706-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16225.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Good night from Winealot.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We definitely recommend this host for a relaxing overnight stop. If you don't believe us, just ask the local dog. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmL0azn-1IQRkmqShRmKDFwzT9rEinXI4hY8SRbfHCDt_-EnvzJNqtU7fafZHn5ygnb0AeQbGFe8wnu8B_HKqfys1-5hbS5NqL58rJsjiO6IG9iHZtDF5hwjw5UU4JhTCAyNTVALJWcVkUDLRH9-SaT0lkKsyskUv2Eo24Gn9cXLF3bLo46XHqWI2fE8/s909/06%20July.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="908" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmL0azn-1IQRkmqShRmKDFwzT9rEinXI4hY8SRbfHCDt_-EnvzJNqtU7fafZHn5ygnb0AeQbGFe8wnu8B_HKqfys1-5hbS5NqL58rJsjiO6IG9iHZtDF5hwjw5UU4JhTCAyNTVALJWcVkUDLRH9-SaT0lkKsyskUv2Eo24Gn9cXLF3bLo46XHqWI2fE8/w400-h400/06%20July.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Today's Travels</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Verona to Greenleaf, WI</div></div></div></div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com03000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA43.9841667 -88.57777779999999318.838420666704856 -123.73402779999999 69.129912733295157 -53.421527799999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-24948074471101660252024-03-15T09:57:00.000-04:002024-03-15T09:57:03.001-04:00Sparta to Elroy Rail Trail<div style="text-align: left;"> 01 July 2023 - Saturday</div><p>0937 56,471 74°F Leave Camp Sawaka</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEPgL0NBHJ0WyVT_QvUXDEEawMoy0NbtvEEalY6O3QjJ7FDTgLg3WLl6upmJERAoXoNDAEeoKD2LVWnJrnWRbHsztJzmgqMw85BSOh62a4sI4fWXOvYCKkc8ckRMDI1WlAdETdufmvwviwRkDfn06yBryx6bZlOPMbBVYBJy0NLiJourrE4-2pqm8XdyI/s4032/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16614.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEPgL0NBHJ0WyVT_QvUXDEEawMoy0NbtvEEalY6O3QjJ7FDTgLg3WLl6upmJERAoXoNDAEeoKD2LVWnJrnWRbHsztJzmgqMw85BSOh62a4sI4fWXOvYCKkc8ckRMDI1WlAdETdufmvwviwRkDfn06yBryx6bZlOPMbBVYBJy0NLiJourrE4-2pqm8XdyI/s320/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16614.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />1002 56,479 76°F Norwalk, Wisconsin<p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fafafa; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 14px;">Parking for the 32 mile long </span><a href="https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/elroysparta/info" style="color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; outline: currentcolor; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">Sparta-Elroy Rail Trail</a><span face=""Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fafafa; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 14px;">. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fafafa; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fafafa; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 14px;">Here's the text from the official state sign... " This 32 mile state trail was formerly the mainline of the Chicago and North Western Railway. The conversion from "rail to trail" represented a new concept in recreational development. Utilizing the abandoned railbed, it was the first trail of its kind in the United States to be designated a National Recreation Trail by the United States Department of the Interior. The trail is primarily used for bicycling, hiking and snowmobiling. Passing through scenic areas, it links the communities of Elroy, Kendal, Wilton, Norwalk and Sparta. Added attractions are its three tunnels, the longest being 3,833 feet. Train service began in 1873 as steam locomotives hauled grain, livestock and passengers. Tail service ended in 1964. The trail was established by hte Department of Natural Resources in 1965 and opened to the public in 1967."</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSv20loSR6qlvmlCwKaJH3QlqfySFQEpITTaJKIZLN6SfLDt7W90vPRKT9xmdWcRPfpGtHXH8B6wYoe8ZSnfvaPDSdmSa17MyK2GQdEZPyNQy0BNUuy0YJbhplmCGVGTnCTDjtTHf5TuHHxLKaICbiiNdsckg2MdZTrcaWboy3zUQhIDTwmC5E1_wRdo/s4032/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16340.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSv20loSR6qlvmlCwKaJH3QlqfySFQEpITTaJKIZLN6SfLDt7W90vPRKT9xmdWcRPfpGtHXH8B6wYoe8ZSnfvaPDSdmSa17MyK2GQdEZPyNQy0BNUuy0YJbhplmCGVGTnCTDjtTHf5TuHHxLKaICbiiNdsckg2MdZTrcaWboy3zUQhIDTwmC5E1_wRdo/w400-h300/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16340.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The Village of Norwalk has a few campsites beside this old creamery building. Overnight tenting is free, RV sites $20 or $25 with electric. There was no Verizon cell service.<p></p><p>Further down the road there are two options for camping in Wilton, <a href="https://wiltoncampground.com/">https://wiltoncampground.com/</a> (Village) and <a href="https://www.tunneltrail.com/">https://www.tunneltrail.com/</a> (Private).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_gHipgsJ972vR761KpFZ8Hd8Psr6pK1_fZS3gibHKnVd9N_KNY9VQYOwFbFPBbAr5yH_0vs3NUPQ4rEXq95uWougkxClZukY_C8iozN1MlxRsLlF-EEXSSkoPfr5j7MMyVhp1JhGjW1PrVZvw-LaqfmPH9aJotFEKADjmkoTivSzD1xoJ3NknYaCyls/s4032/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16401.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_gHipgsJ972vR761KpFZ8Hd8Psr6pK1_fZS3gibHKnVd9N_KNY9VQYOwFbFPBbAr5yH_0vs3NUPQ4rEXq95uWougkxClZukY_C8iozN1MlxRsLlF-EEXSSkoPfr5j7MMyVhp1JhGjW1PrVZvw-LaqfmPH9aJotFEKADjmkoTivSzD1xoJ3NknYaCyls/w400-h300/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16401.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />$5 each for bike trail pass<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPTGaqcpcaZKUpZJ8XbNdr9KBV6YPgITNdkDXDNjwuPo2NRBXcLDQ-G_k-8uZGCagZ5FpIB6mYGR0-6p5eLdlBFAElFM439Lrkj15p5QiODn1n83YErzFO8X-fEa5owNcbK2QZ2GJ7_cblwAPfW67lPohbo5QC2k9iFWR37mpkHp1UAMo1Fr56mgVCKE/s4032/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16439.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPTGaqcpcaZKUpZJ8XbNdr9KBV6YPgITNdkDXDNjwuPo2NRBXcLDQ-G_k-8uZGCagZ5FpIB6mYGR0-6p5eLdlBFAElFM439Lrkj15p5QiODn1n83YErzFO8X-fEa5owNcbK2QZ2GJ7_cblwAPfW67lPohbo5QC2k9iFWR37mpkHp1UAMo1Fr56mgVCKE/w400-h300/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16439.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We rode 6.3 miles round-trip toward Sparta and back to the parking lot. <div><br /></div><div>The pink shack was once a telegraph office.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCwjzbe-ocvpjc_UtsA4jWsBRyZaq5hEOfkTQTcoN__SP7lp1kyBUI6ETMQdWUiQCyP68lXDsgJvV54Wk_tkTBx4pGzBw98JYprxGd1dWUreDestiiBBXFMwhKFIobpV6hSp4Dnpc-U-JtKAjLFtQQjKtuQgQ_7zQH6QfJe-WHBgYGhkWGFk-XYnqB34/s4032/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16400.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCwjzbe-ocvpjc_UtsA4jWsBRyZaq5hEOfkTQTcoN__SP7lp1kyBUI6ETMQdWUiQCyP68lXDsgJvV54Wk_tkTBx4pGzBw98JYprxGd1dWUreDestiiBBXFMwhKFIobpV6hSp4Dnpc-U-JtKAjLFtQQjKtuQgQ_7zQH6QfJe-WHBgYGhkWGFk-XYnqB34/w300-h400/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16400.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Arrived at the longest of the three train tunnels. Signs told us to dismount and walk our bikes. <p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdMZDOWRTtBKHVkCxPwb1SDhxJuGQIcrhWVwq3p208q19B_CkTintTOn9AUZJBaMNw2Q-P94CUwUyDO5nOQ8EKPqeGAT5yjqQcb10NtTVAxVDFh7gciLXVRzj8xZAqywd5apKFPaZNRTb4OC69ALHqZkwktkoSFpxX0_UZyTcgH-qVhapN1-SG8mGjXs/s4032/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16859.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdMZDOWRTtBKHVkCxPwb1SDhxJuGQIcrhWVwq3p208q19B_CkTintTOn9AUZJBaMNw2Q-P94CUwUyDO5nOQ8EKPqeGAT5yjqQcb10NtTVAxVDFh7gciLXVRzj8xZAqywd5apKFPaZNRTb4OC69ALHqZkwktkoSFpxX0_UZyTcgH-qVhapN1-SG8mGjXs/w400-h300/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16859.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The trail became dark and wet, so Beth turned around and headed back outside. Water was dripping down the walls and formed streams on both sides of the trail.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxm8DKyAhGJcRbwCKWwudERbYZhKMRJxbm3lLA7xmAKyiw1liy1-6YfDhyxCaDmcmnaTXbp6sd_qUhyW78Xh-HiXflmfpTrFo0E2Iu7ATmemW3Q4gzga8YDEXP6hzFVUuWTbV7yGj7UzmlzA_gczvvc1E2Tdyhd4UsHebH6FDxx0hB77Plqm4CnFC__c/s4032/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16179.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxm8DKyAhGJcRbwCKWwudERbYZhKMRJxbm3lLA7xmAKyiw1liy1-6YfDhyxCaDmcmnaTXbp6sd_qUhyW78Xh-HiXflmfpTrFo0E2Iu7ATmemW3Q4gzga8YDEXP6hzFVUuWTbV7yGj7UzmlzA_gczvvc1E2Tdyhd4UsHebH6FDxx0hB77Plqm4CnFC__c/w300-h400/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16179.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>It took me 22 minutes to walk through. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVcAWEY5dqrt7EOY-p3KGvLDMxSeveve4nj_nvG9guNKMbJxUYQU1vdCZM4rhnybz0Y55i6bappfulFEcMo0m_6kxJvTn5JVx0EWei_RTb6FUbhP8ubYT0mpwdd5b1ojM-wrN7nWFdizlxk2rfVe4jDW19LmYYit0cKyxNxbmGmr73j_DHl6Zc6B5Ea0/s4032/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16565.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVcAWEY5dqrt7EOY-p3KGvLDMxSeveve4nj_nvG9guNKMbJxUYQU1vdCZM4rhnybz0Y55i6bappfulFEcMo0m_6kxJvTn5JVx0EWei_RTb6FUbhP8ubYT0mpwdd5b1ojM-wrN7nWFdizlxk2rfVe4jDW19LmYYit0cKyxNxbmGmr73j_DHl6Zc6B5Ea0/w300-h400/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16565.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Cool air came out of the lower end as fog.</p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSQhMFV4nR9K4tLC2UgZIjKOnAVo7F8mkRDIeplHnaa206UM4CPBiPinXc4WkrjWpZaoIkPRu_ssvcZnbJ5-G0qu_SDetGhVKfZamnyVKVvDUo42c3pTdnePdd-83tesUPqC43NSx6r_J3I93zNzf8Smw6qJ4c6OcxCBXDFagnq76MLgLNPZil7A-AIM/s4032/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16181.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSQhMFV4nR9K4tLC2UgZIjKOnAVo7F8mkRDIeplHnaa206UM4CPBiPinXc4WkrjWpZaoIkPRu_ssvcZnbJ5-G0qu_SDetGhVKfZamnyVKVvDUo42c3pTdnePdd-83tesUPqC43NSx6r_J3I93zNzf8Smw6qJ4c6OcxCBXDFagnq76MLgLNPZil7A-AIM/w300-h400/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16181.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />And here's the view of clear air after walking back up to the high end.<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkO2a6ll4OM2e3RLbQ0Z_Tnpb86SisZ9KKYgbwL0qc7Ae1sxmI6sp1el8Z4BuKJqBx1eimSOTUBrgnoJJwdYM8AmP6W1oKmfXJt1bVvqk6COXSvfHDcxng9U4MQYc73Vnsj3wUtjLfRlBzKUKuVkdaMxQZNyDM2qBLtxkrn6lxaechA7R4sUCpU2rL9M/s4032/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16178.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkO2a6ll4OM2e3RLbQ0Z_Tnpb86SisZ9KKYgbwL0qc7Ae1sxmI6sp1el8Z4BuKJqBx1eimSOTUBrgnoJJwdYM8AmP6W1oKmfXJt1bVvqk6COXSvfHDcxng9U4MQYc73Vnsj3wUtjLfRlBzKUKuVkdaMxQZNyDM2qBLtxkrn6lxaechA7R4sUCpU2rL9M/w400-h300/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16178.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Signage taught us that "Tunnel Watchman" was once a profession. They worked twelve-hour shifts opening and closing these tunnel doors about 50 times every day. Telegraphs were used to communicate with the watchman at the other end of the tunnel.<br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiop3wDGnbDyLsgD4B9Jc_OcRpdr4zd1Cim9SBBS5xJcy7W65UWkiuzxSrOuA-RTpTFOlj-gcxFgqtioBSm_UuVJVdRY9ZI3hJxUkHN2o-b-4fqyqSquG0KollEjV3Vt6Ti6g5Nez4Pl8Qc54-_ADS7zw7yZ5eslOXmD5f53FoDOinjtGVgzbPrhEnwp7o/s3136/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16812.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2352" data-original-width="3136" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiop3wDGnbDyLsgD4B9Jc_OcRpdr4zd1Cim9SBBS5xJcy7W65UWkiuzxSrOuA-RTpTFOlj-gcxFgqtioBSm_UuVJVdRY9ZI3hJxUkHN2o-b-4fqyqSquG0KollEjV3Vt6Ti6g5Nez4Pl8Qc54-_ADS7zw7yZ5eslOXmD5f53FoDOinjtGVgzbPrhEnwp7o/w400-h300/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16812.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Trees shaded the trail, giving nice protection from the sun on the way back up the trail.</div><div><br /></div><div>1324 56,479 82°F Leave Norwalk<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguCTsmb5LN_3T3Z6bKXDmK7Dd2FId8oYmhY-pCsj3wGCR9rCCtp3UeWSz9IlnFdAq4wcAdfaCMj-_rGQRzrpxkKMOWWhk1FDrCvwtH0ctNfJDRbKGQIWhaNoeaOVIekgnqXqqqDqDBoN-rtOKsxxwAU9lKLsRSH-k-A1n-olmETgeVtWknP_nYiQRBYNM/s3513/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16785.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2635" data-original-width="3513" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguCTsmb5LN_3T3Z6bKXDmK7Dd2FId8oYmhY-pCsj3wGCR9rCCtp3UeWSz9IlnFdAq4wcAdfaCMj-_rGQRzrpxkKMOWWhk1FDrCvwtH0ctNfJDRbKGQIWhaNoeaOVIekgnqXqqqDqDBoN-rtOKsxxwAU9lKLsRSH-k-A1n-olmETgeVtWknP_nYiQRBYNM/w400-h300/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16785.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1350 56,495 82°F Kendall, WI Restored RR Station</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_hQy7h5TioYeJCvRJQ-0yZAh-_xmiHQoE2DKn4q3U3_FqGEcfJEzfa_itogajqOnkn6HRKUBhJ01k6u3h79GnRhCVw2xgVRVC_ZCV7uKjxW1IADQCS75Q3IY_upXuFEg72QkRlp-zSCzpdjiHs0h4mw3xUFjMiEZ0Wsl0McE-oDLNWc8bB6NI_Sjvcw/s3929/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16860.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2947" data-original-width="3929" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_hQy7h5TioYeJCvRJQ-0yZAh-_xmiHQoE2DKn4q3U3_FqGEcfJEzfa_itogajqOnkn6HRKUBhJ01k6u3h79GnRhCVw2xgVRVC_ZCV7uKjxW1IADQCS75Q3IY_upXuFEg72QkRlp-zSCzpdjiHs0h4mw3xUFjMiEZ0Wsl0McE-oDLNWc8bB6NI_Sjvcw/w400-h300/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16860.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Railroad history was on display in the waiting room.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here we learned that, at the height of service between 1873 and 1911, the C&NW ran 6 passenger trains and 40 to 50 freight trains daily over this line between Sparta and Elroy.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYo7XDC4EMYcDp8-pqRHT_lO_dSwHgdYPSlApWxkwsIFlZAEGZCHIwTUV29PdblUzn85JYwgcs6mIrgGFYOPpqojIP-tg-qixctLxAhagMIzvQVatacHtzbafWRU1C6EXb94OGGUbT856II81Qpia3cf7rY9Xg5uSTkGiQf0ftFhyuLka826bg-B9hG4/s3962/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16180.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3962" data-original-width="2972" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYo7XDC4EMYcDp8-pqRHT_lO_dSwHgdYPSlApWxkwsIFlZAEGZCHIwTUV29PdblUzn85JYwgcs6mIrgGFYOPpqojIP-tg-qixctLxAhagMIzvQVatacHtzbafWRU1C6EXb94OGGUbT856II81Qpia3cf7rY9Xg5uSTkGiQf0ftFhyuLka826bg-B9hG4/w300-h400/WI_MI-0701-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16180.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Thus ended our visit to the rail trail. I'd come back and ride more of the trail next time.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOz9ObMJML7LZ85U3F2kxJGSeusPGuiTyqTLySLq7IUMWoYJQQ_8r6f6mdVV0ojaBIsKOCnwnQXBxhoa5cOAOp0GljzqH0-RdRPzC2lLMCuw-nfJezAiC7MwREvp88bEDPjMQ0OxhAJOXxyVIpClG_8CLFhsBr5p6gHHYVpUwjeUb_qhawmIZrBYCLarY/s3638/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22819.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2561" data-original-width="3638" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOz9ObMJML7LZ85U3F2kxJGSeusPGuiTyqTLySLq7IUMWoYJQQ_8r6f6mdVV0ojaBIsKOCnwnQXBxhoa5cOAOp0GljzqH0-RdRPzC2lLMCuw-nfJezAiC7MwREvp88bEDPjMQ0OxhAJOXxyVIpClG_8CLFhsBr5p6gHHYVpUwjeUb_qhawmIZrBYCLarY/w400-h281/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22819.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1547 56,566 82°F Epic Intergalactic Headquarters</div><div><br /></div><div>We stopped at Dane County's park and ride where there is access to the Military Ridge State Trail. We got in another ride while waiting for our son to finish his work day at Epic.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGh1PE-nv2_MyXEK8dSpNmkwLpVJHBF6FeXd3pU0IJjoiwz0EgGzRVXI_rXc2yQr1bneCONCYhrEOtRXAmbESLwy9IdVxE4kfCkb_gGJTfaDnlXSUhBPhppAIw_Nfy-Euv-JQRp-Cyd0FkkOQ4HeCxebK65I7YZ-31KSi7tTaFRWP1DLbYKgPKKIskQ0/s3541/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22822.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2656" data-original-width="3541" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGh1PE-nv2_MyXEK8dSpNmkwLpVJHBF6FeXd3pU0IJjoiwz0EgGzRVXI_rXc2yQr1bneCONCYhrEOtRXAmbESLwy9IdVxE4kfCkb_gGJTfaDnlXSUhBPhppAIw_Nfy-Euv-JQRp-Cyd0FkkOQ4HeCxebK65I7YZ-31KSi7tTaFRWP1DLbYKgPKKIskQ0/w400-h300/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22822.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(39, 44, 51); color: #272c33; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Take an </span><a href="https://www.epic.com/visiting" style="caret-color: rgb(39, 44, 51); color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; outline: currentcolor; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">Epic Tour</a><span face=""Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(39, 44, 51); color: #272c33; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> of this amazing medical software campus with buildings themed for favorite stories.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Our son's office is in the red barn in the center of this photo. Sheep graze outside the building and a spider named Charlotte has a web inside.<br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFA9VdY3T4wl8fAOS5Qr8sonUpar3dnRZ9Agt8k02rdITOJGwE3lnGwa5zH67durV2yAv-wCcZj0eBFJxbiXrh5exkA4HiU3SrxyhmFbYVDpN8_BbS7ZslMslIueSCZYceduCS3YLCdCh5M8SaMzcg8Mz-S1X7hjQY2VzxfrI7WLr9hlVnkv993JKBWU/s3841/Verona-0620-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15955.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2881" data-original-width="3841" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFA9VdY3T4wl8fAOS5Qr8sonUpar3dnRZ9Agt8k02rdITOJGwE3lnGwa5zH67durV2yAv-wCcZj0eBFJxbiXrh5exkA4HiU3SrxyhmFbYVDpN8_BbS7ZslMslIueSCZYceduCS3YLCdCh5M8SaMzcg8Mz-S1X7hjQY2VzxfrI7WLr9hlVnkv993JKBWU/w400-h300/Verona-0620-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15955.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1642 56,584 82°F Verona, WI </div><div><br /></div><div>Parked near this home-brewed camper insert near our daughter-in-law's game store. We feel fortunate to have our Pleasure-Way!<br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufBQXF2SS9OjQLyTd6FXUb7Q4ZpTA2iyiD9TvvA0FINeGgaYzcjo6CaiHApPr_7VIGmR35_LbNo5kM6Mc8fBKtjN_k9aY9yeTZY7wl0KukTNCMNyEFhzAtlYtSvutKD0U5hPkSMEvN_XDZCXGiqtYh4pkRUWso5vp7eQOfqz9iVsPWcG7dS-CoHEfmeI/s1641/01%20July.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1089" data-original-width="1641" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufBQXF2SS9OjQLyTd6FXUb7Q4ZpTA2iyiD9TvvA0FINeGgaYzcjo6CaiHApPr_7VIGmR35_LbNo5kM6Mc8fBKtjN_k9aY9yeTZY7wl0KukTNCMNyEFhzAtlYtSvutKD0U5hPkSMEvN_XDZCXGiqtYh4pkRUWso5vp7eQOfqz9iVsPWcG7dS-CoHEfmeI/w400-h265/01%20July.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Today's Map<p></p><p>Sparta to Verona, Wisconsin</p><p><br /></p></div></div></div></div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0Norwalk, WI 54648, USA43.830523799999987 -90.62152115.520289963821142 -125.777771 72.140757636178833 -55.465271tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-76666872031898315672024-03-10T13:15:00.376-04:002024-03-10T20:11:21.443-04:00Tiny Sturgeon and Oversized Creatures<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-If-AqkRKmQi2iX7o-8BJXX_d3eyDlIyuJrJ6B-8YgRaRtjX_FVjQe0TBEj0mfzuQRPJxBECzET3eL6Xg74YVi8pAvZAeqHgQTyJVZsrJzMY1syyf4gCeyAozTXHgX2nThIrh8aKNqLNTNvTKCVLGI-CIHkKHnIU0PVzzAdfQGzD7dXbyz0A-_LvxSE/s2775/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16313.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2775" data-original-width="2081" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-If-AqkRKmQi2iX7o-8BJXX_d3eyDlIyuJrJ6B-8YgRaRtjX_FVjQe0TBEj0mfzuQRPJxBECzET3eL6Xg74YVi8pAvZAeqHgQTyJVZsrJzMY1syyf4gCeyAozTXHgX2nThIrh8aKNqLNTNvTKCVLGI-CIHkKHnIU0PVzzAdfQGzD7dXbyz0A-_LvxSE/s320/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16313.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />30 June 2023 - Friday</div><div><div style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; padding: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; padding: 0px;">Catching up on 2023 adventures</div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzkkScsu4oWMV3pCqW-83bjRRsYWCJgMbBjVooYRlbc4j80Z572x77ADfJi82csLl2UK55nDQdAGC7VJBEZ7Dv_lOZ2buDXVhRIBv-vPOUdX_WXFhlj4yfCTiKX-ShJe4KeKrv_0aavonPOGIASjecXdcfKuJM9_OIgejxfl8LCdkj3UEMbUgLDYmqo0I/s3245/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16741.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2434" data-original-width="3245" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzkkScsu4oWMV3pCqW-83bjRRsYWCJgMbBjVooYRlbc4j80Z572x77ADfJi82csLl2UK55nDQdAGC7VJBEZ7Dv_lOZ2buDXVhRIBv-vPOUdX_WXFhlj4yfCTiKX-ShJe4KeKrv_0aavonPOGIASjecXdcfKuJM9_OIgejxfl8LCdkj3UEMbUgLDYmqo0I/w400-h300/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16741.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />0830 De Soto, Wisconsin</div><div style="text-align: left;">Blackhawk Park </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">First bike ride of the year! Rode 4.8 miles.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBF7I2fnZDYuF3ZPHS2I05nUJg_dyvFks936Aneq0G2ixCRPy0lgVZFgk2mJOPsRJ8nTVUyDDWsbmemEwUW7NTljtOQD_Z6hKzqN883Jl1ES4ko7BUNiOyLmmwhDuSWEA13MR8AQTU8HEBdVJYSxylEeRL1pwPqqYNq0XWgrA-c1b7b0EoKRD1w8JUiI/s2972/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16857.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2972" data-original-width="2229" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBF7I2fnZDYuF3ZPHS2I05nUJg_dyvFks936Aneq0G2ixCRPy0lgVZFgk2mJOPsRJ8nTVUyDDWsbmemEwUW7NTljtOQD_Z6hKzqN883Jl1ES4ko7BUNiOyLmmwhDuSWEA13MR8AQTU8HEBdVJYSxylEeRL1pwPqqYNq0XWgrA-c1b7b0EoKRD1w8JUiI/w300-h400/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16857.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Pedaled to the head of the island where we read this sad history of events here in 1832.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">note: You can double-click any image to make it larger.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3919" data-original-width="2939" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktyXTVM6e3j78-6VtY8KeGXzQauVBpSK2L1HX4vrIeUZcH9RS9mZxo241o-bFUpjNrmsupI_LTCelWPw4hTELg7uVFWSEa59CAwOUaxu2cUWv-5ZO38Hqsm5zQDJr-2xrd4ATQi3G8lBrkekR-OoapLBr7dc-VtgzIYh06HdCbg-nu9yhaNwr_udn5I4/w300-h400/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16704.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />We learned a bit about buttons.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Yesterday we saw freshwater mussels being propagated. At one time mussel shells were cut out for shaping into mother-of-pearl buttons on a machine like this.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Wisconsin Pearl Button Company opened in 1900 made millions of buttons. Depleted mussel stocks and the invention of plastic brought an end to this local La Crosse business.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9UpNbMTNEDcUlEiZtl0JsQgY3VmkiTm9iit41Qr0x5umfjA_Hl0mw4yLjkdGY_7BgsZR7aMhXHOlaPwPr6ZuCmBZId7aRw-dEBlypT-muUs_P5pQ9m3p-irRClYcRGFuDBswpidWpc1_7Jfy5jo_tQ__GAPr6llvPexzzU2Z9I6jUWw-AnPplL78z4tk/s3252/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16676.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2439" data-original-width="3252" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9UpNbMTNEDcUlEiZtl0JsQgY3VmkiTm9iit41Qr0x5umfjA_Hl0mw4yLjkdGY_7BgsZR7aMhXHOlaPwPr6ZuCmBZId7aRw-dEBlypT-muUs_P5pQ9m3p-irRClYcRGFuDBswpidWpc1_7Jfy5jo_tQ__GAPr6llvPexzzU2Z9I6jUWw-AnPplL78z4tk/w400-h300/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16676.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />A foot long <a href="https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/sturgeon/LakeSturgeon.html#:~:text=The%20lake%20sturgeon%20is%20listed,%2C%20Lake%20Wisconsin%2C%20the%20St." target="_blank">Lake Sturgeon</a> was on display in one of several aquariums. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">These ancient looking fish can live over one-hundred and fifty years and grow to over twelve feet in length.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Fireworks launch from here on New Year's Eve.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPL_Skyzn3mXzc7nb3jYRuJ0Z1UxSu8FtiIB6HJPV6XiXWYIXhxSXohDfuXBt9jXGcmsn3j9_wqiw_c1j6qzc6Y0oumoSrCmEzwml9lw8oYxIr7MHozP0ljh4-sSZV7fPiJsvG81hmuNd4cIfhhWcuA_kytVIQUhpmTqbswB-Gh4-rd0rDQbl-pD01gU/s4032/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16348.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPL_Skyzn3mXzc7nb3jYRuJ0Z1UxSu8FtiIB6HJPV6XiXWYIXhxSXohDfuXBt9jXGcmsn3j9_wqiw_c1j6qzc6Y0oumoSrCmEzwml9lw8oYxIr7MHozP0ljh4-sSZV7fPiJsvG81hmuNd4cIfhhWcuA_kytVIQUhpmTqbswB-Gh4-rd0rDQbl-pD01gU/w300-h400/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16348.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Nice signage gave a brief overview of the area's history.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyuHxAXxN-BWgbfHmzmD7yhkT-vEVp4ueNMOILbFw663hW3XUd8vkJE1eKtYlRl8JqOxgByMxFAl9GAB-YXVQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A video of the view captures a passing train.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And one last panoramic of La Crosse and the Mississippi Valley.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVb8Lgo-sGZ9Fy-YK5EIgSmrt1Clo3VUKVqFheVPfZsxt4QeHCyJkVdo1bMsdrBcmdlyMhkTT-rtdJuegBICxnkh9e275ibIIqSPFYQru5bRSIbRPlBVj4ruhI_K4rQNl1GXHIlXS4_8Gb7Sm7AQhS4AfI9iqMEvyfshTqYvqxHWmoO1CSAfDsrBtubRo/s12816/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16753.jpg" style="clear: left; 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They make fiberglass animals for theme parks, restaurants, and any other use you can think of. I was surprised to see that we were welcome to explore the old mold graveyard even "at our own risk."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5V5ojYAFBL912RTTV-wZXIHjx7_j2ZqT3bpxcdjCjgmW79Nitiu9ajT0vI51h4t81bXtUpllxyLk8VnR5JyB3bYkqIeE-zNsqPPgkDilV3opCc8qwqbKUC-Y8Y4lCUEFnAm2RKFy-Z1Fm1sanS6uIVuBWMwATUP_LWkpFQXK9gEgyzL2Oc3n94JPR_jQ/s2669/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16239.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2669" data-original-width="2002" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5V5ojYAFBL912RTTV-wZXIHjx7_j2ZqT3bpxcdjCjgmW79Nitiu9ajT0vI51h4t81bXtUpllxyLk8VnR5JyB3bYkqIeE-zNsqPPgkDilV3opCc8qwqbKUC-Y8Y4lCUEFnAm2RKFy-Z1Fm1sanS6uIVuBWMwATUP_LWkpFQXK9gEgyzL2Oc3n94JPR_jQ/s320/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16239.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">There were molds of every shape and size. This shark appeared to be a vegetarian.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYF2JoIgvaaG1ZcDhKq6H6zM7un-_PVYNKyMsthreCK6dbzSz_MDkTstqJN_AbVlPWWL0gSjD_dsZ90FAeqkAL6RJDPypinmv791gSbdFQC7ozz0i1BegC-4I4Mq49ChiD9xRgbGuqqRxIoxlDEfiRnC1tlged3nbPfWFYDMkMvrAFylpmgSeK5U4tRo/s3863/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16789.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2897" data-original-width="3863" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYF2JoIgvaaG1ZcDhKq6H6zM7un-_PVYNKyMsthreCK6dbzSz_MDkTstqJN_AbVlPWWL0gSjD_dsZ90FAeqkAL6RJDPypinmv791gSbdFQC7ozz0i1BegC-4I4Mq49ChiD9xRgbGuqqRxIoxlDEfiRnC1tlged3nbPfWFYDMkMvrAFylpmgSeK5U4tRo/w400-h300/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16789.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Reading up on the company later, we learned that waterpark slides are a popular product line.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikdtpuIEvsMCOJy9k7OnHGlfikuMXQozfI-GO2ybiMqPDGfpp5nxSxZrlkb7ZtTmXYDOsqNodcr-ajdevwpI8iQgg3LwxqDAlrIHMm4AaG1pgxSBcAv9MIQXNSWxfqPN9m5PeC3L1mPIbHm9xoTgfmiWlxYAlgnQWl-uLbj3hCdfx9TyIw-2ZbWYxvPmk/s3362/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16788.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3362" data-original-width="2522" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikdtpuIEvsMCOJy9k7OnHGlfikuMXQozfI-GO2ybiMqPDGfpp5nxSxZrlkb7ZtTmXYDOsqNodcr-ajdevwpI8iQgg3LwxqDAlrIHMm4AaG1pgxSBcAv9MIQXNSWxfqPN9m5PeC3L1mPIbHm9xoTgfmiWlxYAlgnQWl-uLbj3hCdfx9TyIw-2ZbWYxvPmk/w300-h400/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16788.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />They made the giant flamingo for the Tampa International Airport. Click <a href="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2278/800_tpaartandlifestyle-2022-matthewmazzottondashhome-vacant.jpg" target="_blank">this link</a> to see the finished bird in the airport. Apparently her name is Phoebe.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQmGqjlZZSEjxC7QkPxx_2j39uZ1Ykn5uuSvJFXyrRAU9-w5kxZdl2FyT6F4dbjHmtzdCF6a5xISBFNTdMhqzXK1Z25mJB69bp8tlYg_76sr7O-RlO-oanMKQYuRgC_v1ZqIPgoGjb40iAcXiPDdMy9wtCgQ9h5_kEhsYHYy05D6Ys3r_c_1nsaVka2A/s4032/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16650.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQmGqjlZZSEjxC7QkPxx_2j39uZ1Ykn5uuSvJFXyrRAU9-w5kxZdl2FyT6F4dbjHmtzdCF6a5xISBFNTdMhqzXK1Z25mJB69bp8tlYg_76sr7O-RlO-oanMKQYuRgC_v1ZqIPgoGjb40iAcXiPDdMy9wtCgQ9h5_kEhsYHYy05D6Ys3r_c_1nsaVka2A/w400-h300/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16650.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We witnessed a talented painter putting the finishing touches on a giant cow.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BPB36CKgzWd5pX1fOb8EgebWGPeZA0B6s7W4Pp5Sc6M0plHu7uhlSJ61VA7h45snR6r0QXQOethY7penVXZVzTigdAQqj0q3dKBKF1gogwc5ewsdQgHQrk9fZpqeA0df9111Y_mOGSybL5iMVY3oggC-4BlwV247dyVWKvzRJqcGddz7NYm8uRH307A/s3664/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16305.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2748" data-original-width="3664" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BPB36CKgzWd5pX1fOb8EgebWGPeZA0B6s7W4Pp5Sc6M0plHu7uhlSJ61VA7h45snR6r0QXQOethY7penVXZVzTigdAQqj0q3dKBKF1gogwc5ewsdQgHQrk9fZpqeA0df9111Y_mOGSybL5iMVY3oggC-4BlwV247dyVWKvzRJqcGddz7NYm8uRH307A/w400-h300/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16305.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />A few other examples of completed statues released from their molds, with Beth for scale. FAST Fiberglass was a fun and unexpected stop.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgT8uT-iVVMXkU7xUIfNwxhHPM0nELKugNZxNSRG3iheKIYr7bfJQmOVeR4P2qxpcHJ_6kThsHbw-Y0E8S4W1ygg3imeHnFteyqxReqpfr9YKgNnEVVKgIQ_CmuP-2J-RZ-TGVcHdL3RwEMTLaDqJpwXNzpO579BNA-E-vFih0O5H6HBg7ZQ-MsyotuF0/s4032/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16237.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgT8uT-iVVMXkU7xUIfNwxhHPM0nELKugNZxNSRG3iheKIYr7bfJQmOVeR4P2qxpcHJ_6kThsHbw-Y0E8S4W1ygg3imeHnFteyqxReqpfr9YKgNnEVVKgIQ_CmuP-2J-RZ-TGVcHdL3RwEMTLaDqJpwXNzpO579BNA-E-vFih0O5H6HBg7ZQ-MsyotuF0/w400-h300/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16237.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1550 5,471 85°F Sparta, WI</div><div style="text-align: left;">Camp Sawaka – Harvest Host</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Paid for power because it was going to be another hot night.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLud22AdsBNtVvggkIS6_lbDeol4TunpiMbCBJkG4zoQwRW_HfRPy9L4gVF2jgXIbRce7cwLPluLZAqiRK-hTjkkEjSRvi1iVbVAmHAg0XHMjJxFjp60Lug9AUHJkkD7HG_afuDLFOz-jkAiw5OHOZlxzkpJmga8-kTanIHLdZM6ghPCNOJBX1b49Yxo0/s3866/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16238.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3866" data-original-width="2900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLud22AdsBNtVvggkIS6_lbDeol4TunpiMbCBJkG4zoQwRW_HfRPy9L4gVF2jgXIbRce7cwLPluLZAqiRK-hTjkkEjSRvi1iVbVAmHAg0XHMjJxFjp60Lug9AUHJkkD7HG_afuDLFOz-jkAiw5OHOZlxzkpJmga8-kTanIHLdZM6ghPCNOJBX1b49Yxo0/s320/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16238.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />The cabin is available for rent and there are four 30 amp parking spots available for $30 per night. Harvest Host guests can stay one night for free if they don't need power.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you are interested in the Harvest Hosts program, here's a link to a <a href="https://gr3f.co/c/53807/kMKeT" target="_blank">discount code</a>. We've been happy members for eight years.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLMQ-fT8M3Pz_ZvSC3Ls6h7xxCVyKt-XXnMn7sykYoAHBQ_AJSDyMdsogUvfelzfcOdcWuSfJp2AmeyZuYJUoI95nxM7gGiECUe_nrquH7HQI4Y-iJrgt_VcmjA6Rf4PA3nHFPVZTxLIrC8fRlQqSxpwlX_E3mM-KLBilcc8S7F1hLKhF4FJE8FwTRxg/s3862/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16240.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2896" data-original-width="3862" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLMQ-fT8M3Pz_ZvSC3Ls6h7xxCVyKt-XXnMn7sykYoAHBQ_AJSDyMdsogUvfelzfcOdcWuSfJp2AmeyZuYJUoI95nxM7gGiECUe_nrquH7HQI4Y-iJrgt_VcmjA6Rf4PA3nHFPVZTxLIrC8fRlQqSxpwlX_E3mM-KLBilcc8S7F1hLKhF4FJE8FwTRxg/w400-h300/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16240.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Views of the sunset were lovely.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This would be a good base camp for exploring the 32 mile long <a href="https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/elroysparta/info" target="_blank">Sparta-Elroy Rail Trail</a>. Join us tomorrow when we do just that.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMwsK3r4SWgTKnvTDytWnLWcbKe1UAOoWyJIs2W3yM4aST4MZfRYFA5mFckvTf94H8j35Qssir6HHzrDrQwua4J1uNA3nHgJWmgfIWdN-Ch9q7LqEwNwnyMoeT9J0QILi4tE6MuXirQDm7oaDpUx7V7MVCYMJPcoAWjC5kRA7mtE18nV-tKcwzIFQSccw/s4032/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16517.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMwsK3r4SWgTKnvTDytWnLWcbKe1UAOoWyJIs2W3yM4aST4MZfRYFA5mFckvTf94H8j35Qssir6HHzrDrQwua4J1uNA3nHgJWmgfIWdN-Ch9q7LqEwNwnyMoeT9J0QILi4tE6MuXirQDm7oaDpUx7V7MVCYMJPcoAWjC5kRA7mtE18nV-tKcwzIFQSccw/w400-h300/WI_MI-0630-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16517.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Good night from Sparta, WI</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZvoGLRC_1l_gLKGRe62B-lLng2c0ikVQSp3v_Tc3ddEwCwsfnsk75V2p_9J7XaGtNrmpNHHDFkaAIhjGAnN1hZXXB9MWYzl_Vo2N9uia1yHGyReImdiIkO9u4XUMtt9Yg1ddySCNJc-XocNEMlfaXx-Axy14z28QSSE_ETpS1YaPwkT2lbJeLNqvBN0/s1364/WI_MI-0702--%20IMG_16737.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZvoGLRC_1l_gLKGRe62B-lLng2c0ikVQSp3v_Tc3ddEwCwsfnsk75V2p_9J7XaGtNrmpNHHDFkaAIhjGAnN1hZXXB9MWYzl_Vo2N9uia1yHGyReImdiIkO9u4XUMtt9Yg1ddySCNJc-XocNEMlfaXx-Axy14z28QSSE_ETpS1YaPwkT2lbJeLNqvBN0/s320/WI_MI-0702--%20IMG_16737.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br />P.S. The fiberglass pheasant must be fairly realistic because Siri identified it as a Common Pheasant. Siri did not offer to identify Beth.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJetRaO_ziWC9k8Y5XXd9VnP9nbgD3xncGSRdCpYcJg0dvDsHnUl5SNn5XWqI7vCYkhzzayE5hBzC9shYSUbUsU7LoESjsQWE8xbWtTxyU9HIHVBBcmD5XREJfNgdr2WUn3EDErmS8_lTfrl1s9x1XEpVBJz6ObCnfNqjgStxnH3TvHvHic6Wyg-ihyio/s1145/30%20June.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1145" data-original-width="922" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJetRaO_ziWC9k8Y5XXd9VnP9nbgD3xncGSRdCpYcJg0dvDsHnUl5SNn5XWqI7vCYkhzzayE5hBzC9shYSUbUsU7LoESjsQWE8xbWtTxyU9HIHVBBcmD5XREJfNgdr2WUn3EDErmS8_lTfrl1s9x1XEpVBJz6ObCnfNqjgStxnH3TvHvHic6Wyg-ihyio/w323-h400/30%20June.png" width="323" /></a></div><br /><div>Today's Route</div><div><br /></div><div>De Soto to Sparta, Wisconsin</div></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0Sparta, WI 54656, USA43.9441328 -90.812911815.633898963821153 -125.9691618 72.254366636178844 -55.656661799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-8587112951937782362024-03-07T09:59:00.002-05:002024-03-08T10:06:25.056-05:00Making Mussels at Blackhawk Park<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbLUemAZrPS6nqXiGUV8E8t6Ju2SV4lFslx5ZIvytbG3evyGEqOBib9wioYs6r1nWQhJuZD4rEc87b_qSRaga2uGggE-WHdKHQFi9RRIh47Q0nbnAKG8HNBi-GhVC93YhE1RuMBh0pBJ0NTwPPxAbWGkRNrSGUApM-cKCr2pR2tHnl_R_FQ763gzwBTKA/s2542/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16564.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1907" data-original-width="2542" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbLUemAZrPS6nqXiGUV8E8t6Ju2SV4lFslx5ZIvytbG3evyGEqOBib9wioYs6r1nWQhJuZD4rEc87b_qSRaga2uGggE-WHdKHQFi9RRIh47Q0nbnAKG8HNBi-GhVC93YhE1RuMBh0pBJ0NTwPPxAbWGkRNrSGUApM-cKCr2pR2tHnl_R_FQ763gzwBTKA/w400-h300/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16564.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />29 June 2023 - Thursday</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; padding: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; padding: 0px;">Catching up on 2023 adventures</div></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">0753 56,299 79°F Leave Potosi, WI under smoky skies.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This was our view at sunrise as one one of two campers spending the night at Potosi Brewing.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Mississippi River is 635 feet above sea level here in Potosi</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOdKC3zbJ0hRRt9FMpU96oA_jWScirlbNCv248OktBA67o9aLVVDK-MsIjN4_BWcrTzxSfnMrdJzHwYRrr2Ijo2PjY7oHhQBv3Qp45CdDreT3kjH5gUnui9yl0KXGiFbTYfhnQgswwYljIjn3gwO4wdcH2veGJJ4iwPAl6TbfLwgcBbi9wRoJ4QzJp1pw/s2556/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16759.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1917" data-original-width="2556" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOdKC3zbJ0hRRt9FMpU96oA_jWScirlbNCv248OktBA67o9aLVVDK-MsIjN4_BWcrTzxSfnMrdJzHwYRrr2Ijo2PjY7oHhQBv3Qp45CdDreT3kjH5gUnui9yl0KXGiFbTYfhnQgswwYljIjn3gwO4wdcH2veGJJ4iwPAl6TbfLwgcBbi9wRoJ4QzJp1pw/w400-h300/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16759.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />0830 56,316 Cassville, WI</div><div style="text-align: left;">Cassville Park was our first morning stop. There were good river views and modern restrooms.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">From May to October, you can cross the Mississippi on this small car ferry. The <a href="https://cassville.org/ferry/" target="_blank">Cassville Ferry</a> runs on demand as river conditions allow. The 2023 fare for passenger cars was $15 and only cash is accepted. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw7cSTtpPMfMPDBSSNH2edVgRam5KMchYF5H_B040dnyKjEWELdAoe7nrj6eNkvhr7-9nhtfEISyOl5eifIXfnmfaRP4A5i_YHg0B7Lc2kSQIgMB3RB3qTiUQgTHUIdaPU3m4pUxcv8G0HSaXFJDAaQaKAqw4ibzq9txcz7PSkIQlHeA5vljndL-k8Bug/s3481/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16331.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3481" data-original-width="2611" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw7cSTtpPMfMPDBSSNH2edVgRam5KMchYF5H_B040dnyKjEWELdAoe7nrj6eNkvhr7-9nhtfEISyOl5eifIXfnmfaRP4A5i_YHg0B7Lc2kSQIgMB3RB3qTiUQgTHUIdaPU3m4pUxcv8G0HSaXFJDAaQaKAqw4ibzq9txcz7PSkIQlHeA5vljndL-k8Bug/w300-h400/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16331.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Once the capital of the Wisconsin Territory, Cassville lost out to Madison for the capital of Wisconsin when it became a state.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRKGIL3FO39RVK6qCafqAFYkT4LeMhwZNdTqvu9alXdunTW3jlM6BrBeYeN-PIY2Q9EbzBLZPQw_rwZ6t33sTsauqh1C2tmJHDwjsesUPY_2ELL26wZdEoVWushafHOKxjlTu48wR7DgLxCbROhL-jBXSiEXmqzCDM4vD3wN-_5h3PVxEkykiEtCX8ps/s2680/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16563.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2010" data-original-width="2680" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRKGIL3FO39RVK6qCafqAFYkT4LeMhwZNdTqvu9alXdunTW3jlM6BrBeYeN-PIY2Q9EbzBLZPQw_rwZ6t33sTsauqh1C2tmJHDwjsesUPY_2ELL26wZdEoVWushafHOKxjlTu48wR7DgLxCbROhL-jBXSiEXmqzCDM4vD3wN-_5h3PVxEkykiEtCX8ps/w400-h300/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16563.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Two trains went by in the short time we were here.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's a video for railfans.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzLm_PgR2b1KWmiXYAK-Zaj3pJutsqEiHTgeasYO-G2-6ZgVKHIpDhnjNc2-22syaiVL5zDYMV5hRCeHKnxTQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fpBrz42cj-FzEPTNCMbK7PPB_tWT3HIL2M4aDHjVFWTm1CI7PRDFIlGMvfEh_0Cl2ix2Wa-9VKztRQ0KukaHbIRLR8LZAuOVubC0BkNKMyofX9SAeM3gdqf8Bi8eHen0GyHzvbwoNcVjA-NYaDym73zzOvaemS7XM6G5316dNIL5j453r8Q1QkYsxRo/s3898/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16730.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2924" data-original-width="3898" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fpBrz42cj-FzEPTNCMbK7PPB_tWT3HIL2M4aDHjVFWTm1CI7PRDFIlGMvfEh_0Cl2ix2Wa-9VKztRQ0KukaHbIRLR8LZAuOVubC0BkNKMyofX9SAeM3gdqf8Bi8eHen0GyHzvbwoNcVjA-NYaDym73zzOvaemS7XM6G5316dNIL5j453r8Q1QkYsxRo/w400-h300/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16730.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />0905 56,318 On the north side of Cassville is <a href="https://stonefield.wisconsinhistory.org" target="_blank">Stonefield Village</a>. Unfortunately, we arrived almost an hour before the park opened at 1000.</div><div style="text-align: left;">We decided to wait for another trip to visit the 30 shops and factories in this recreation of a 1900's farm village. The other attraction here is the home of Wisconsin's first governor, Nelson Dewey.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6BKk6fpk0-T161IxJPMSOz8BOJHfRRwC8bxjfGCJ0IVhcIhZ4375HlSRixCjJ6ZUeoEUMVW9snTnDNcGrSDM7T3Tt7Y6v8aWbtfX8L9VQzO0EAVFpitxPKDNilNgTM7u0TQul7ymPDZYrqTXBf81bocjxEwtbOIW7oEH6QoNQb-LGrELUEVEzdByf8sA/s3221/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16593.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2416" data-original-width="3221" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6BKk6fpk0-T161IxJPMSOz8BOJHfRRwC8bxjfGCJ0IVhcIhZ4375HlSRixCjJ6ZUeoEUMVW9snTnDNcGrSDM7T3Tt7Y6v8aWbtfX8L9VQzO0EAVFpitxPKDNilNgTM7u0TQul7ymPDZYrqTXBf81bocjxEwtbOIW7oEH6QoNQb-LGrELUEVEzdByf8sA/w400-h300/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16593.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Across the street is Nelson Dewey State Park. We drove the park road rising rapidly from the river valley to a pretty bluff.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKDwuKd34mf0SIsboutVzKH-U7PYcOw8I6_jLF3cgy5XqIsdp2SuzQrE2B0oX-UhDrqLmrmlKdaGxScEogM03Gz_OCWWjZS4qz14Cadb_8eKnbJBLO9aD_gZZ0rV8OxIK4hoYh10NXzqttVH5PZfyljPMqg_al3HnzDgf6c_rR0CdimPf-spglTABXwE/s4032/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16689.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKDwuKd34mf0SIsboutVzKH-U7PYcOw8I6_jLF3cgy5XqIsdp2SuzQrE2B0oX-UhDrqLmrmlKdaGxScEogM03Gz_OCWWjZS4qz14Cadb_8eKnbJBLO9aD_gZZ0rV8OxIK4hoYh10NXzqttVH5PZfyljPMqg_al3HnzDgf6c_rR0CdimPf-spglTABXwE/w400-h300/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16689.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />0928 56,321 <a href="https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/nelsondewey" target="_blank">Nelson Dewey State Park</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's a smoky view of the river from 849 feet.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We drove through the park's 45 site <a href="https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/nelsondewey/recreation/camping" target="_blank">family campground</a> on the way out and it looked like a good spot for a future overnight stay.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60DAWQ5ju1TGS3vSLCyI_F8O3eoHa-gYQL4vBAU4eI3TEcO94m6hYX4YVrG8pKJb8ds8uynv6xReR29cJWkGxd7jGwdhHUc6xcLLzB-2Zz_Sua6F_yhEyBpW3kBhfITpQ0Uhjr_xZDsZUHOHHpz9EfP4lOLzHqBc8409zrI2iUP7aSabbJY8bAqcaxx8/s4032/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16731.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60DAWQ5ju1TGS3vSLCyI_F8O3eoHa-gYQL4vBAU4eI3TEcO94m6hYX4YVrG8pKJb8ds8uynv6xReR29cJWkGxd7jGwdhHUc6xcLLzB-2Zz_Sua6F_yhEyBpW3kBhfITpQ0Uhjr_xZDsZUHOHHpz9EfP4lOLzHqBc8409zrI2iUP7aSabbJY8bAqcaxx8/w400-h300/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16731.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1045 56,359 Prairie du Chien, WI</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We explored the St Feriole Island district of the city. Once a thriving neighborhood and center of fur trade, the island was evacuated after severe flooding in the 1970's </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Only a few historic buildings like the <a href="https://www.thedousmanhouse.com" target="_blank">Dousman House</a> still stand. Built in 1867 as a railroad hotel, it is now a special events venue.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RDoClzw9ZVhFBegk5qSQWIX4-PsKQLLxYe9m2GAzYjgwqVAs20LcPBiFN9cOyZcn6GHeB4Q0gYz-_nQ8YHswDzJn0SbdGcFyjJsRKWN4jPHhZNQmvJ5NQKTtQJpCSBQ8ktfCbzCm4ORaoLh-FD4UhVZRbi5fYis6ldyNES97_FihCfpB8SbUODxpF4I/s3893/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16592.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2920" data-original-width="3893" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RDoClzw9ZVhFBegk5qSQWIX4-PsKQLLxYe9m2GAzYjgwqVAs20LcPBiFN9cOyZcn6GHeB4Q0gYz-_nQ8YHswDzJn0SbdGcFyjJsRKWN4jPHhZNQmvJ5NQKTtQJpCSBQ8ktfCbzCm4ORaoLh-FD4UhVZRbi5fYis6ldyNES97_FihCfpB8SbUODxpF4I/w400-h300/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16592.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1110 56,360 81°F St Feriole Island </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Discovered a caboose graveyard at the north end of the island. Lots of orange bay-window cabeese. I'm guessing Illinois Central lineage based on the color.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERhJ9snhw9u5Jk6UmtawuOURiO95b__05fmTC1r1ImDetILaO8QA4G8lRharqNWMO6cr9GHdCEy4bOqy8blDp0UoiQouQUG-qZlXk3WoR23XHybcHSkyI2QsTwLlMcqmxlEWqmFx0Sllrihe-HbKZ7W1QyfmVyMHGFWePYN7nmL-4czMXlSM3-B0jZag/s4032/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16409.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERhJ9snhw9u5Jk6UmtawuOURiO95b__05fmTC1r1ImDetILaO8QA4G8lRharqNWMO6cr9GHdCEy4bOqy8blDp0UoiQouQUG-qZlXk3WoR23XHybcHSkyI2QsTwLlMcqmxlEWqmFx0Sllrihe-HbKZ7W1QyfmVyMHGFWePYN7nmL-4czMXlSM3-B0jZag/w400-h300/WI_MI-0629-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16409.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1120 56,361 St Feriole Island </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We enjoyed strolling through the 10 acres of <a href="https://www.cityofpdc.com/st-feriole-island-gardens-298-n-4th-st/" target="_blank">Memorial Gardens</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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In addition to great views of the Mississippi, we found this trailer pulling water from a tributary in the campground. It is a Mobile Aquatic Rearing System for Fresh Water Mussel Propagation. The US Fish & Wildlife Service is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to help restore Freshwater Mussels in the area.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Good night from the shores of the Mississippi.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">P.S. We ran the A/C until 0200</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2K6gMnyPQcUxhUUmqCUY8MMi4XM9HgtZli4eey4KcPIeFLfkhYSThPAR_F-99XZq_0TelRhO-M7EefKYfsYOYwTaL8nBiSGlDFnZ0Sai7fmZOFy6W80iJLsYf_LbJCM0GYAG8mVVXg-xjP8ywr6bu0XPR4sjhvClsKk9dPR100yaGaI02c1TlT4pCAqk/s1071/29%20June.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1071" data-original-width="752" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2K6gMnyPQcUxhUUmqCUY8MMi4XM9HgtZli4eey4KcPIeFLfkhYSThPAR_F-99XZq_0TelRhO-M7EefKYfsYOYwTaL8nBiSGlDFnZ0Sai7fmZOFy6W80iJLsYf_LbJCM0GYAG8mVVXg-xjP8ywr6bu0XPR4sjhvClsKk9dPR100yaGaI02c1TlT4pCAqk/w281-h400/29%20June.png" width="281" /></a></div><br />Today's Route</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Potosi to De Soto, Wisconsin</div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0US Army Corps of Engineers Blackhawk Park, E590 Blacktop Rd, De Soto, WI 54624, USA43.4609777 -91.22248415.150743863821155 -126.378734 71.771211536178839 -56.066233999999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-67930351485421965472024-03-03T15:55:00.001-05:002024-03-03T15:55:00.126-05:00Unexpected Grotto<div class="separator"><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3NxTcXWSAE3frMKUTHaOH0BhFw3XVykeLgOySW5ztL4B4WUDnF4oOC5erPziXMF3T5ATq5FN9gczzfWm7DgIhUnJVsyHHXTT56q11vUOb3DXtVYYyAhV39SHv-cjktP3hWZSp6vwynaePCeYEhuqpoY5kOYd9UZvjellqC69xrSFmjgzYMP5z-wmP78/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16822.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3NxTcXWSAE3frMKUTHaOH0BhFw3XVykeLgOySW5ztL4B4WUDnF4oOC5erPziXMF3T5ATq5FN9gczzfWm7DgIhUnJVsyHHXTT56q11vUOb3DXtVYYyAhV39SHv-cjktP3hWZSp6vwynaePCeYEhuqpoY5kOYd9UZvjellqC69xrSFmjgzYMP5z-wmP78/s320/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16822.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">28 June - Wednesday</div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Catching up on 2023 adventures</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">After enjoying the morning in downtown Dubuque, we drove south to find a good hiking spot.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtx8egfLzjkTGFYTUI084rE3RFNDhOpaDueL1wBSgJt6fNbdzUvXk_QIHDypzjpF5awdtdtBMyeoc4rDfDw0j0magtpBHcHqXlKC0VB-BeaTB07vvHMGjZu8mnYkvdB1Rbp38iYpQIQTc_KHkf7MFZqE6GKDJLMCT2R6tBGRLMNdLKoKWbWvu0NlTY05w/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16188.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtx8egfLzjkTGFYTUI084rE3RFNDhOpaDueL1wBSgJt6fNbdzUvXk_QIHDypzjpF5awdtdtBMyeoc4rDfDw0j0magtpBHcHqXlKC0VB-BeaTB07vvHMGjZu8mnYkvdB1Rbp38iYpQIQTc_KHkf7MFZqE6GKDJLMCT2R6tBGRLMNdLKoKWbWvu0NlTY05w/w400-h300/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16188.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1443 56,272 81°F Dubuque, Iowa</div><div><a href="https://www.minesofspain.org" target="_blank">Mines of Spain</a> Interpretive Center<br /><br /></div><div>A small bird and butterfly garden on the grounds serves as an example for folks that might want to have a garden of native plants at home.</div><div><br /></div><div>Inside, we were told about the 24 miles of hiking trails available in the park.</div><div><br /></div><div>Signage showed this was the site of lead mines, originally owned by the Meskwaki people and operated by Julien Dubuque from 1788 through his death in 1810.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Wisconsin actually defines Rustic Roads and Scenic Byways on their <a href="https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/travel/road/rustic-roads/default.aspx" target="_blank">DOT website</a>. It was a pretty drive, so keep your eyes open for these signs if you want a less traveled path.</div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs478nkWRHC0g9Yf5ACPOqC6oY1TrgLDZ0WUH8_5Ot-5mdIvkYa21f2id4jEIH0IRILFhx9-01T-_2_eVrEWda3xzOIlN7fi-cI-W1w9C1lJ4bbCtFDxje_gHSo3DZEznHWwhSJpd68ojSNFyVtB8wgIQ3dRpn1d6By9QnEMqXkRd5BTB984ZNcK417BM/s3794/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16294.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2440" data-original-width="3794" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs478nkWRHC0g9Yf5ACPOqC6oY1TrgLDZ0WUH8_5Ot-5mdIvkYa21f2id4jEIH0IRILFhx9-01T-_2_eVrEWda3xzOIlN7fi-cI-W1w9C1lJ4bbCtFDxje_gHSo3DZEznHWwhSJpd68ojSNFyVtB8wgIQ3dRpn1d6By9QnEMqXkRd5BTB984ZNcK417BM/w400-h258/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16294.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1530 56,287 Dickeyville, WI<br /><br /></div><div>Driving through this small town I decided to pull over after we saw an interesting set of structures beside the Holy Ghost Church.</div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://www.dickeyvillegrotto.com" target="_blank">Grotto</a> is a set of shrines begun a hundred years ago. Columbus was a major focus with anchors made from seashells bordering his statue.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnJG8IG4adlVk5fWZBt6tImN97VaehijS7S5bWvHw9bkEAFIBX0xcaS245SHKUeef3GmYIo-hUETts07zgtN5FYJtyF1qSLQKWSiYv_1Tm2Q_1W7JLrXfvfYbV6a3nnW9ZleuMvsU2HubbNd6uqMDNohsVZXCwHNjbs09ZYUaxSHRsFh8wLFivhdXKec/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16356.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnJG8IG4adlVk5fWZBt6tImN97VaehijS7S5bWvHw9bkEAFIBX0xcaS245SHKUeef3GmYIo-hUETts07zgtN5FYJtyF1qSLQKWSiYv_1Tm2Q_1W7JLrXfvfYbV6a3nnW9ZleuMvsU2HubbNd6uqMDNohsVZXCwHNjbs09ZYUaxSHRsFh8wLFivhdXKec/w300-h400/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16356.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Hostas were blooming in front of the alcove dedicated to piety. </div><div><br /></div><div>Shrines were constructed from stones, cement, seashells, and lots of geodes from around the world.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgwUNmi4gjQkXUiq10RBQmh94gSJnTQINYsqsUMdxVVsOLRs0JJ4ch1XGYRLmog_sgu55lBARdrHqBWtsAvyamLcLf2x0d2VvrUHIqGIut2ppypMQ8CsmifDcolptbD4r5Jqt7WHVHF9cNHdMNCRYYhmpMKDagXqBP_S9kelH4n054TBok62YTtN71Gg/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16495.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgwUNmi4gjQkXUiq10RBQmh94gSJnTQINYsqsUMdxVVsOLRs0JJ4ch1XGYRLmog_sgu55lBARdrHqBWtsAvyamLcLf2x0d2VvrUHIqGIut2ppypMQ8CsmifDcolptbD4r5Jqt7WHVHF9cNHdMNCRYYhmpMKDagXqBP_S9kelH4n054TBok62YTtN71Gg/w400-h300/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16495.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Patriotism labels a pedestal highlighted by an American flag. </div><div><br /></div><div>Dickeyville Grotto was an interesting stop and a great example of why we like to travel through small towns.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjasEnsfWdj0T0FirlEbmmdm3qXii-bMxS8iF9gLT9CC1kEkP4qlZ60UNa6rgu_IN_XmRKNjYXwD1zr_iUI9EXAPA1I-MzEu7P0-X4vn0NdSU8TmGGfNYRluQl-SPzumDeero506Fw8GArES-SDD0Yr46IScnHquRwqLGx7led4cg0L7lQkhlPBZueeixc/s1087/Grant%20River.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1087" data-original-width="709" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjasEnsfWdj0T0FirlEbmmdm3qXii-bMxS8iF9gLT9CC1kEkP4qlZ60UNa6rgu_IN_XmRKNjYXwD1zr_iUI9EXAPA1I-MzEu7P0-X4vn0NdSU8TmGGfNYRluQl-SPzumDeero506Fw8GArES-SDD0Yr46IScnHquRwqLGx7led4cg0L7lQkhlPBZueeixc/w261-h400/Grant%20River.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><br />1610 56,297 Potosi, Wisconsin</div><div><a href="https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Mississippi-River-Project/Recreation/Grant-River-Recreation-Area/" target="_blank">Grant COE Campground</a></div><div><br /></div><div>We're big fans of COE campgrounds, but Beth ruled this one out when we saw a double track railroad mainline running along the eastern border.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Map courtesy of US Army COE</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Click on the photo to zoom in and count the taps.</div><div><br /></div><div>During dinner, the friendly waitstaff provided some excitement when they captured a feral kitten. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LIt3M4VUNAVsKYTS6k3rwQvWHdFqPwVRfXU9Nnm59QIs3i3oi45voZD_JvCxzWKDID9WHsKc6jD-Nxw8rZWrNYbMUgnxwYgIjpjOBFNyIasQiaOGdUqvPXTrFUI6I4ryCOta7gA4F4nVLzmFajbBTU7_rPK_J6B2uzBFuVpJ2U2W0ZWjrytJicrLS6I/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16360.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LIt3M4VUNAVsKYTS6k3rwQvWHdFqPwVRfXU9Nnm59QIs3i3oi45voZD_JvCxzWKDID9WHsKc6jD-Nxw8rZWrNYbMUgnxwYgIjpjOBFNyIasQiaOGdUqvPXTrFUI6I4ryCOta7gA4F4nVLzmFajbBTU7_rPK_J6B2uzBFuVpJ2U2W0ZWjrytJicrLS6I/s320/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16360.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />The <a href="https://www.potosibrewery.com/museums/national-brewery-museum/" target="_blank">National Brewery Museum</a> $10/$8 for seniors is on-site, but even if you don't take the tour, the bar and restaurant have interesting items on display like these unique beer steins. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFMKPkVzKNI-BhvXAdRZ2NVnxi3HJxDQ2SLoPSX_ZJWiE9yyMNct2_hlPkUs8ya_QS4qqtp2TQBefLkeXeGG0DzDnVorWGbIjE_SiMwQdfcFh3DZRpm5dSm7GlXDgRT_8OVxUx_yN40FP-LSNFJT40XbHZDnW2pHR0diy7uqrXPiomY1K-k9sgZk3m9s/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFMKPkVzKNI-BhvXAdRZ2NVnxi3HJxDQ2SLoPSX_ZJWiE9yyMNct2_hlPkUs8ya_QS4qqtp2TQBefLkeXeGG0DzDnVorWGbIjE_SiMwQdfcFh3DZRpm5dSm7GlXDgRT_8OVxUx_yN40FP-LSNFJT40XbHZDnW2pHR0diy7uqrXPiomY1K-k9sgZk3m9s/w400-h300/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16194.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Brewery tours had been paused due to Covid, but have since resumed.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj96YPk4vhk9RhNIuqBIsQgU_vTwfhpSsyyQcFtRCqyR5qxtbT81KuK4Y3xUM3Pp_Sp6XjQ-l-bb3Q8CUkFijSIJnbpGwvtnyPFMw_KHnKDI-S2pHfENTRW1zm-ahGi1OI9t_xkqJCx9690y_bpV3NucqpaJKiucvbwwywbfwCwlpBt4Ts3wCZ4aXr1uU/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16195.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj96YPk4vhk9RhNIuqBIsQgU_vTwfhpSsyyQcFtRCqyR5qxtbT81KuK4Y3xUM3Pp_Sp6XjQ-l-bb3Q8CUkFijSIJnbpGwvtnyPFMw_KHnKDI-S2pHfENTRW1zm-ahGi1OI9t_xkqJCx9690y_bpV3NucqpaJKiucvbwwywbfwCwlpBt4Ts3wCZ4aXr1uU/w400-h300/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16195.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Plenty of room for parking let us hug the woods beside the brewery. Cell service was non-existent from Verizon, but free wi-fi was available inside the restaurant. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7lrtfwiCfoMDdGHjwq2XHK1kMwwgxyNwbha6lyLcFdUq7d_W0oRY9zf4kyK_1TJK8igW1tSoFLlm6Iz8egyPV2R8We44biEBnOIpmbaO72v5hjh1djKPdHa4kJFt_hd1SZJlLCiMzyHdZqmzmknlmC0WaV2O2jr5hNu2yx3ZDKvaZ2_tooamOjaOH-fg/s3024/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16525.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7lrtfwiCfoMDdGHjwq2XHK1kMwwgxyNwbha6lyLcFdUq7d_W0oRY9zf4kyK_1TJK8igW1tSoFLlm6Iz8egyPV2R8We44biEBnOIpmbaO72v5hjh1djKPdHa4kJFt_hd1SZJlLCiMzyHdZqmzmknlmC0WaV2O2jr5hNu2yx3ZDKvaZ2_tooamOjaOH-fg/w400-h300/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16525.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Good night from Potosi, Wisconsin.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Postscipt - Overnight was very quiet, but road noise started at 0500. Drivers weren't paying any attention to the 30 mph town speed limit.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9VxB-KVi6SndduNlAumHnECNds2oI24oAhr70gLS9xi96AD7d0lB-qFCOswQn1la-7JlM5CLYqcScdRiabXlVmAa02BAa94DSSm1K9_cI2qLEOFhjDbJ3m3SbvZiSIs9CPDiLQM9e6m34_sVxkNfX9NbU5lavMdoJmbIIY_QF2iPHhPjBorAoacsUzA/s1465/28%20June.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1465" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9VxB-KVi6SndduNlAumHnECNds2oI24oAhr70gLS9xi96AD7d0lB-qFCOswQn1la-7JlM5CLYqcScdRiabXlVmAa02BAa94DSSm1K9_cI2qLEOFhjDbJ3m3SbvZiSIs9CPDiLQM9e6m34_sVxkNfX9NbU5lavMdoJmbIIY_QF2iPHhPjBorAoacsUzA/w400-h286/28%20June.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Today's Map</div><div>Dubuque, IA to Potosi, WI</div><div><br /></div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0209 S Main St, Potosi, WI 53820, USA42.676605 -90.7256173999999914.366371163821157 -125.88186739999999 70.986838836178848 -55.56936739999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-10555744457806009752024-02-25T15:07:00.006-05:002024-02-26T12:51:55.375-05:00Iowa Isn't Flat<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XkuYECP0AuFsb3vF8ur98Hrj6Dno3oxJhwrUNxbskFfFg37P6GjMN4JF1Tq6-JSZp4YoHKwA8zHe91M9GdQqiNHeU3yVJRgtaB1SuPt3HpsxiI5m6yUkR6fK1goJuf_hi-_HSzjDdlt2kZPCDGnXxkKCMSgkdB0VUDc95CnmnJ9i8g7XxczAoLH0sWI/s3798/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22887.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2849" data-original-width="3798" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XkuYECP0AuFsb3vF8ur98Hrj6Dno3oxJhwrUNxbskFfFg37P6GjMN4JF1Tq6-JSZp4YoHKwA8zHe91M9GdQqiNHeU3yVJRgtaB1SuPt3HpsxiI5m6yUkR6fK1goJuf_hi-_HSzjDdlt2kZPCDGnXxkKCMSgkdB0VUDc95CnmnJ9i8g7XxczAoLH0sWI/w400-h300/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22887.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />27 June 2023 Tuesday<br />Catching up on last summer's adventures<br /><br /></div><div>Well, it isn't all flat. Sharyn Jackson, in the Dubuque Register, wrote that Iowa "ranks as the 18th flattest state." Here's a link to the full article: <a href="https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2014/03/11/iowa-not-as-flat-as-you-think/6300057/" target="_blank">Iowa Isn't as Flat as You Think</a>. Can you guess what the flattest US state is? The answer is at the end of this post.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's all just a lead-up to today's post about exploring a little bit of Iowa. While visiting our son's house in Wisconsin, we looked at maps and decided on an outing to Dubuque. The draws were the Mississippi River, an unusual railroad for me and a botanical garden for Beth. So here we go...<br /><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr48exQfFg-u_xptwWJTlmOSRTfblfCuNo9ctnJOrXMSqiCS9TBj-sAeAe8Gwt_zjfsWh8YZsojXR4Pv-PP_IMrKfuLjgcab8spjsgSs7P2ck2Q4OxrcCQDBPMtoHhzqLaY1Gv54d9maU-pTqDC9lYAidntYDPvbSw3JSzODtSEFLQiqK9kQ0ftoWY9c0/s980/untitled-0627--%20IMG_22811.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr48exQfFg-u_xptwWJTlmOSRTfblfCuNo9ctnJOrXMSqiCS9TBj-sAeAe8Gwt_zjfsWh8YZsojXR4Pv-PP_IMrKfuLjgcab8spjsgSs7P2ck2Q4OxrcCQDBPMtoHhzqLaY1Gv54d9maU-pTqDC9lYAidntYDPvbSw3JSzODtSEFLQiqK9kQ0ftoWY9c0/s320/untitled-0627--%20IMG_22811.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><br />0943 56,129 Verona, WI - Leave under hazy skies. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been a serious issue this year.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsbzEEz0Epti0P4H7dQ0muHT64DMK1Ltp91vC34Q2Y4OTgkqvob8dutWjxQsgPhXVZPFXrP-QbHAa652pf-6aehvikQDF3HYfjf5QV0MqQ31V967L0_fo-lRC70OqY9WVkjYh6DOWG13Q3j-QVsAnXU_oAK1d64gZ0oyXc9TmSDwgf83oXHL-AC1aQjfg/s4032/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22838.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsbzEEz0Epti0P4H7dQ0muHT64DMK1Ltp91vC34Q2Y4OTgkqvob8dutWjxQsgPhXVZPFXrP-QbHAa652pf-6aehvikQDF3HYfjf5QV0MqQ31V967L0_fo-lRC70OqY9WVkjYh6DOWG13Q3j-QVsAnXU_oAK1d64gZ0oyXc9TmSDwgf83oXHL-AC1aQjfg/s320/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22838.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />1000 56,168 Mt Horeb, WI 67°F - Stopped at Culvers to stock the freezer with ice cream. It has been hot and we do love having a little ice cream snack most afternoons. Mt Horeb is known for carved trolls and even chains like Culvers participate. The town offers free maps for a "<a href="https://trollway.com/trolls" target="_blank">troll stroll</a>" if you want to find all the carvings.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHQgnXBynsh7qCGyZrN1N9xEjHa0dlKMtgEt5b_StLAd73IUk_sZ4NiRvOoHvCsOFqbxp9bGjQl_9Pn-RBPRK7Ih64mUio3vsXneL0e6Ob4nzCJqEjukKXmEaS3dj8sPz6TWbTRjFQEX0bFpGmyNuocAsxmzt9r9AXLmdYoZS9szw80HWsrZXM5tT-Tw/s3557/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22868.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3557" data-original-width="2667" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHQgnXBynsh7qCGyZrN1N9xEjHa0dlKMtgEt5b_StLAd73IUk_sZ4NiRvOoHvCsOFqbxp9bGjQl_9Pn-RBPRK7Ih64mUio3vsXneL0e6Ob4nzCJqEjukKXmEaS3dj8sPz6TWbTRjFQEX0bFpGmyNuocAsxmzt9r9AXLmdYoZS9szw80HWsrZXM5tT-Tw/s320/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22868.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />1144 56,246 73°F - Dubuque, IA - Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens (free)</div><div><br /></div><div>First up was a delightful Japanese garden</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfm1Ik3nuFmhyphenhyphenuIRNM9nWUjfabQdj8hYw3clLq9-DZ-u4J303SL19tflxXPFqphbN387omnE6HGRUr3Qy9AKP_4NfpIzS4zankfOtipCQ3VzAf9bNSvL03Z3DvMuEss4WhGJCI1Mtg8nN-PflGiQZrw3J6E09FcOZkQvU4rIxP3d6jmPTp4zs_pSj7BAI/w400-h300/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22862.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />and a collection of HUGE hostas.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6U7MRHZxqRLIsN3_eE7M-FhGoS_l0hFAsLY3UO4tr6H0flFsOQVz8d5zos6CqyeRdMMBkCvCqF5hEhpA95-FWx7pFAALOpxSQs8s2us-_lb8ivb9v3VX_2RGt7mXNL2ff_L2W9aDUuZz_UtwFcSi8tToGs4i4X7ph_WFFxgYIMiGoeYB_vbXRqi4rdX0/s3934/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22854.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3934" data-original-width="2951" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6U7MRHZxqRLIsN3_eE7M-FhGoS_l0hFAsLY3UO4tr6H0flFsOQVz8d5zos6CqyeRdMMBkCvCqF5hEhpA95-FWx7pFAALOpxSQs8s2us-_lb8ivb9v3VX_2RGt7mXNL2ff_L2W9aDUuZz_UtwFcSi8tToGs4i4X7ph_WFFxgYIMiGoeYB_vbXRqi4rdX0/w300-h400/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22854.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Lattice roofs cover sections of a pretty shade garden.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3017" data-original-width="4022" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8B_CVoZrchL8ZcPVM3vGBUhnmlyj0QFmDwEG5dZcv-H1Dd3u226oSDBse952tRRcUW2lT3D9t0gXlBqMk2xcFPM6TK6HjX5VREHZfDOr51qvHrRfXYI41FCLf4_eGxc1DsMgZpctAwX4fOdbpeb6X23RpjgRFhbm6XDZTj-mzpIvWevJ0fASoEp_3HIo/w400-h300/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22880.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We finished the visit by eating our lunch at the education building. An upper deck offered seating with views of the formal gardens.</div><div><br /></div><div>We highly recommend Dubuque's Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXD7qjXeQS6SdByqR0TFDy16suK8RV2QCrdMK0VuaXTYElXtOiNn08nrTTtzLBXrPVhsDILIPIqRHSKoYuYsnDvJPHAFkOeHbzgQsumj2rwIvQpY0vqyk2JdJyQGiXlbZO8-1KL9kdauJu2d8g34HO38evMiByynD-3Y6QJ50fuh7EC2iR2lMI3YmWnU/s3264/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22914.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXD7qjXeQS6SdByqR0TFDy16suK8RV2QCrdMK0VuaXTYElXtOiNn08nrTTtzLBXrPVhsDILIPIqRHSKoYuYsnDvJPHAFkOeHbzgQsumj2rwIvQpY0vqyk2JdJyQGiXlbZO8-1KL9kdauJu2d8g34HO38evMiByynD-3Y6QJ50fuh7EC2iR2lMI3YmWnU/w400-h300/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22914.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1450 56,254 82°F Eagle Point Park ($1.00)</div><div><br /></div><div>Next up was really up. Our ProMaster climbed almost two hundred feet from the gardens to Eagle Point. Park admission is $1 per vehicle.</div><div><br /></div><div>Buildings in the park were built in the Prairie style of Frank Lloyd Wright by WPA crews during the depression of the 1930's.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJi6ThCzHaP5wVK-et148zLk6IArjF-BAbbt8CnY1NpAXNSFkI9-EWVU6jZLkdATRDzfpPNcE00aANoAT2A94o_LFFHSJWiGb3KwPDMPLx3QZcJUrk86PGmmfPFWrMwg8KD-8OEx_oksinV-3TmANmoDT72kcIKxTcw1wHzghxVen1HdLaREgcnSquVeU/s3568/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22904.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2676" data-original-width="3568" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJi6ThCzHaP5wVK-et148zLk6IArjF-BAbbt8CnY1NpAXNSFkI9-EWVU6jZLkdATRDzfpPNcE00aANoAT2A94o_LFFHSJWiGb3KwPDMPLx3QZcJUrk86PGmmfPFWrMwg8KD-8OEx_oksinV-3TmANmoDT72kcIKxTcw1wHzghxVen1HdLaREgcnSquVeU/w400-h300/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22904.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />On the edge of a bluff, the park boasts a view of three states. Only two were viewable today as trees and smoke interfered.</div><div><br /></div><div>The bluff does give a great view of the locks and flood control structures on the Mississippi.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeydkmzs4cApQTltFol3sjHYbKrziQHuyKHb0zDDoxQKjU-mZzWrTAF5kv_w7Km806nXtK0iuNBw8-OujfE4fQafdA3c93vtc52Mc65jiKIiEqLTdp_hzLLKgfr3YxsN4Z6fwk6Glk87PV-hWlDCIiqS0LEriaois8hyphenhyphenVg7ljcpHuf-lYLqW1tPHDWH8c/s5727/untitled-0628-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_16040.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3823" data-original-width="5727" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeydkmzs4cApQTltFol3sjHYbKrziQHuyKHb0zDDoxQKjU-mZzWrTAF5kv_w7Km806nXtK0iuNBw8-OujfE4fQafdA3c93vtc52Mc65jiKIiEqLTdp_hzLLKgfr3YxsN4Z6fwk6Glk87PV-hWlDCIiqS0LEriaois8hyphenhyphenVg7ljcpHuf-lYLqW1tPHDWH8c/w400-h268/untitled-0628-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_16040.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1550 56,259 85°F Riverview Park Campground site 47a ($20.00)</div><div>Emptied our holding tanks before going to our site. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOm_SIZOLaSAZE0h1nSU7MyV6rSlD5eOgtXsinNBUmgkdXEPBMIK5EXvzgaVsf3WjtscEwcGCA6W78cJIx-o4BRnvElj-_SvA5OYInQDpML9apd99Pzy_hsmjNPj6GYumdlZcxFhz-uXUxJo8fbW_aw4diUc3npUsiAT0DorPXCpb8pcjVCrn28QuQqIg/s4443/untitled-0627-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_16029.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2966" data-original-width="4443" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOm_SIZOLaSAZE0h1nSU7MyV6rSlD5eOgtXsinNBUmgkdXEPBMIK5EXvzgaVsf3WjtscEwcGCA6W78cJIx-o4BRnvElj-_SvA5OYInQDpML9apd99Pzy_hsmjNPj6GYumdlZcxFhz-uXUxJo8fbW_aw4diUc3npUsiAT0DorPXCpb8pcjVCrn28QuQqIg/w400-h268/untitled-0627-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_16029.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We're only a van's length from the Mississippi River. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukdq6_8SdeD6gLJHXA-3SoT-hZHXo7uneSXt9wnIXKUnu4k7wlBTwQtmfCRPSuh_phawNGatQhRXE2DWJl_6wJKSmNysfCExzBQjAwQ5iI1EidK1jcC557TixyQ74rFoFKMqoZHKr2UyVF58Jy-3vvAg8LOCtlfYhm3aMpZcHmgYF4UCGcfK5aDzHXN0/s6016/untitled-0627-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_16021.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4016" data-original-width="6016" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukdq6_8SdeD6gLJHXA-3SoT-hZHXo7uneSXt9wnIXKUnu4k7wlBTwQtmfCRPSuh_phawNGatQhRXE2DWJl_6wJKSmNysfCExzBQjAwQ5iI1EidK1jcC557TixyQ74rFoFKMqoZHKr2UyVF58Jy-3vvAg8LOCtlfYhm3aMpZcHmgYF4UCGcfK5aDzHXN0/w400-h268/untitled-0627-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_16021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Big tugs pushed barges down river. River captains need a lot of skill to keep nine or more barges in the channel.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MCmTJNYWOhuWLioi-HiuV4IduGa70PS37SxnKCfdywxjuWjNMbSQBAeyuYecsamBh5DuBZVy1HoFa8MOjR-_AUrQDUXC3Z8SncUXYGtEApjJqQuT8RAhuJKvyNOU697IfnHXyF_zHloCSJdfGZRWbbG2y7dfWBqTJ4o4Vkm4Dt5Z5TRIfX1Bu4eXCcU/s6016/untitled-0627-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_16020.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4016" data-original-width="6016" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MCmTJNYWOhuWLioi-HiuV4IduGa70PS37SxnKCfdywxjuWjNMbSQBAeyuYecsamBh5DuBZVy1HoFa8MOjR-_AUrQDUXC3Z8SncUXYGtEApjJqQuT8RAhuJKvyNOU697IfnHXyF_zHloCSJdfGZRWbbG2y7dfWBqTJ4o4Vkm4Dt5Z5TRIfX1Bu4eXCcU/w400-h268/untitled-0627-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_16020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />You wouldn't want to be anywhere near the front of these barges in a small craft.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhquWgr8xgYB0gi4N0LCtCdsCseV8NwveRTL26foij3v50IyPLTvqlK39gGtiKAIfcyFOjUt5gGEUV2cvPaiXIHmryA-nYZTLUuZkmzJhr1Daw5s-USg2guoaZjQuZFZDP-Qe7WEsmg5HrzijS7r69fz_3U1wWsRywBJmzZHxfCCvpmLR0rOH9DYk7sQ/s6016/untitled-0627-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_15962.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4016" data-original-width="6016" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhquWgr8xgYB0gi4N0LCtCdsCseV8NwveRTL26foij3v50IyPLTvqlK39gGtiKAIfcyFOjUt5gGEUV2cvPaiXIHmryA-nYZTLUuZkmzJhr1Daw5s-USg2guoaZjQuZFZDP-Qe7WEsmg5HrzijS7r69fz_3U1wWsRywBJmzZHxfCCvpmLR0rOH9DYk7sQ/w400-h268/untitled-0627-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_15962.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />It wasn't a quiet campground. There were boats on the river, trains on the opposite bank, and trucks crossing the nearby bridge. All the activity is interesting to me, but it might not be for everyone.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkufSP-O5EsZhcrtWyVGryQY8jc-EEZGI1njnbAbYHIrGYKxNzJ5sbGnJUEnqO0NxHDBKO_rxNbZTLOAdFOSGZw52XoR7x_BT7x1FGZ4iu613mAjE4IQeGbOgt_usG2l6ZmOrUc_4IZpBR7q5DtxF3PMgbMCAQKrmKJs5vPZc7NkWubNSY3e9EFvCnC34/s3168/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22940.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2376" data-original-width="3168" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkufSP-O5EsZhcrtWyVGryQY8jc-EEZGI1njnbAbYHIrGYKxNzJ5sbGnJUEnqO0NxHDBKO_rxNbZTLOAdFOSGZw52XoR7x_BT7x1FGZ4iu613mAjE4IQeGbOgt_usG2l6ZmOrUc_4IZpBR7q5DtxF3PMgbMCAQKrmKJs5vPZc7NkWubNSY3e9EFvCnC34/w400-h300/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22940.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />There were pretty spots at both ends of the campground to sit and watch river traffic.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPr5u-fYhf_nx72e9ufT1QoPi9qYnteHf_JbEuJ4ZVZAouqfVT6SBC8uP9WGmVz2MS6Maq049t3VT30m7Vn4dGBDkENLYdREzIMu6xy_QLgQq-IIrOcA9i7VracGFP7fHychEKbsOY-sq36RE73T-dKCrLGd52x4mKtKFkisJE9v6cPvzIm2NFQVEDMkY/s1278/untitled-0628-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_16037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1278" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPr5u-fYhf_nx72e9ufT1QoPi9qYnteHf_JbEuJ4ZVZAouqfVT6SBC8uP9WGmVz2MS6Maq049t3VT30m7Vn4dGBDkENLYdREzIMu6xy_QLgQq-IIrOcA9i7VracGFP7fHychEKbsOY-sq36RE73T-dKCrLGd52x4mKtKFkisJE9v6cPvzIm2NFQVEDMkY/w400-h268/untitled-0628-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_16037.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We could see large white birds in the distance. After getting binoculars from the van, we decided they must be white pelicans. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a zoomed in photo from across the river.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6XpiyH_3X2HyFD_iXzw-rKU9WY8YY9q0jCw8_AK8Mx_s3nnz5otAy1hBWC7UoUkkju5SrjBJGJz2CaaNUdtF1Wete9WMS7lyWHeGjXqhMa_WvZS-Rfi_FPJwhkMtRHY1kK7tizIp-R9OqE4MxYc070lA5CaFeYUporsI7L6gip6ZeSxujA-5xOb38yY/s4032/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22955.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6XpiyH_3X2HyFD_iXzw-rKU9WY8YY9q0jCw8_AK8Mx_s3nnz5otAy1hBWC7UoUkkju5SrjBJGJz2CaaNUdtF1Wete9WMS7lyWHeGjXqhMa_WvZS-Rfi_FPJwhkMtRHY1kK7tizIp-R9OqE4MxYc070lA5CaFeYUporsI7L6gip6ZeSxujA-5xOb38yY/w400-h300/untitled-0627-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22955.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Sunset over the nearby marina.</div><div><br /></div><div>We recommend the campground for proximity to the river. The showers weren't in great condition, so use your own if you have one in your rig.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLVvVBWbheR3oYf9hE89Q_2GEFtOlHBSO6nDS9gNLDGrqT6UGlTvCSHlc-VVrYWAMqZX3VC7aWXR49ceAgWvkl6CMCNjiVcZqEgFMJE1py0PtNomriz7iCb0m8W-0ugXwtXu7fKtJkmP8Hz6LXW3mXwtqH7a_zleLMH-cpM4a0xcuYpx_MRcUiF8iY2o/s3990/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16445.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3990" data-original-width="2992" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLVvVBWbheR3oYf9hE89Q_2GEFtOlHBSO6nDS9gNLDGrqT6UGlTvCSHlc-VVrYWAMqZX3VC7aWXR49ceAgWvkl6CMCNjiVcZqEgFMJE1py0PtNomriz7iCb0m8W-0ugXwtXu7fKtJkmP8Hz6LXW3mXwtqH7a_zleLMH-cpM4a0xcuYpx_MRcUiF8iY2o/w300-h400/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16445.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>28 June 2023 Wednesday</div><div><br /></div>1000 56,259 73°F - Depart campground after filling our fresh water tank.</div><div><br /></div><div>Today we planned to explore the city. We found lots of historic buildings like the 1893 Dubuque County Courthouse in this photo.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxZ8uSY85X5vBuRkUp4nxLHEF5glz9Jaj0L5XNEhFSg90J2L9oPLnzFlW5HR1IdCkqf_Jse0Tc-yTXwuq25V9CO3EDEk_cOUWgNNP10OqW5LA0TvXVo84_wPk4FgFP-dQ7sxXfaSpCyM-mo-bGufuyL-GqSmO0fjdztVrzzqyAS-DPgHCJbQNi9eH4EQ/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16779.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxZ8uSY85X5vBuRkUp4nxLHEF5glz9Jaj0L5XNEhFSg90J2L9oPLnzFlW5HR1IdCkqf_Jse0Tc-yTXwuq25V9CO3EDEk_cOUWgNNP10OqW5LA0TvXVo84_wPk4FgFP-dQ7sxXfaSpCyM-mo-bGufuyL-GqSmO0fjdztVrzzqyAS-DPgHCJbQNi9eH4EQ/w300-h400/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16779.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />1032 56,262 73°F Downtown Dubuque - 5th & Bluff parking lot. We like to find paking spots like this where we can back in and the bike rack can hang over a patch of grass.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbFTfJKkCE6QbN1syJvCrpg3sXvo7Vw1H5y0qrXTCgrbaghyphenhyphenAvcZrIRdLniGVaJ940sNaXgaB4QaM1ml9X544wH2Kz6P345-19wD_lwhNPCWL93TLEBF-al41U9khqxMYPT2MBicOba8aQLytm048ar_eajReMF3eo6TetLY1aFdVtX1xOgkxrDaxJnQ/s3982/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16423.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2987" data-original-width="3982" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbFTfJKkCE6QbN1syJvCrpg3sXvo7Vw1H5y0qrXTCgrbaghyphenhyphenAvcZrIRdLniGVaJ940sNaXgaB4QaM1ml9X544wH2Kz6P345-19wD_lwhNPCWL93TLEBF-al41U9khqxMYPT2MBicOba8aQLytm048ar_eajReMF3eo6TetLY1aFdVtX1xOgkxrDaxJnQ/w400-h300/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16423.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Last night we searched for "Donuts near me," so our first stop was <a href="https://www.habitsminidonuts.com" target="_blank">Habits Coffee & Mini Donut Company</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDzBqLQ_C5qHniHpXkNuT2UiN_Hefje9abMsRonlop2nWD1c7OXnyBTKuLMbN-ea5KGaksryT00RsCcEDJnuJlXL0YbtP0J3aR3SKwdkrKrq-dO8XmFVtPjuPbtWtt1ly-fHNDL84VDD9zI4cT1DQpYt9ZzR3TWDe6yJnJ6sxi6mZGLXm1JvfL1zNzsf8/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16487.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDzBqLQ_C5qHniHpXkNuT2UiN_Hefje9abMsRonlop2nWD1c7OXnyBTKuLMbN-ea5KGaksryT00RsCcEDJnuJlXL0YbtP0J3aR3SKwdkrKrq-dO8XmFVtPjuPbtWtt1ly-fHNDL84VDD9zI4cT1DQpYt9ZzR3TWDe6yJnJ6sxi6mZGLXm1JvfL1zNzsf8/s320/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16487.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />A variety of fresh, hot, tiny donuts was fun to sample.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrxxYsTyULhnfq38kLT4o_0IMUEk4zVfu0Owi9hG1w5UWg3Es0Tm-f0f54lJ5fBAKbr41GxD1NFWxNFNQ00ulJcBTbFv0TlKc8iFd-qBf86E0ccclmVUSoF3c-Y_Tk0b8wj7WnlkIjrozcbImD7qnJp6l_Jw32FZwBCrHIMwCM_JF8gS6rdiHtFU0VXSg/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16625.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrxxYsTyULhnfq38kLT4o_0IMUEk4zVfu0Owi9hG1w5UWg3Es0Tm-f0f54lJ5fBAKbr41GxD1NFWxNFNQ00ulJcBTbFv0TlKc8iFd-qBf86E0ccclmVUSoF3c-Y_Tk0b8wj7WnlkIjrozcbImD7qnJp6l_Jw32FZwBCrHIMwCM_JF8gS6rdiHtFU0VXSg/w400-h300/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16625.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Folks come from all over North America to try the mini donuts. We added a pin for Durham, NC.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzdu30PrOOuLo4LRalCCy4mIGMqm4p-5skXXa9G7eo3WQp36G8eJmhniU9oPBoZpmK5TYiMzTSogRWTVbv6z9TdeQ2wwkBkVxs8DQkEXl8UJ38YBRGAhYJpS8oDdZ9HvaBReS3S-x315hLkl16Ep0biweLITZzQ_kx3gStLnP8tYC6pfLugfAt3L9UsI/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16707.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzdu30PrOOuLo4LRalCCy4mIGMqm4p-5skXXa9G7eo3WQp36G8eJmhniU9oPBoZpmK5TYiMzTSogRWTVbv6z9TdeQ2wwkBkVxs8DQkEXl8UJ38YBRGAhYJpS8oDdZ9HvaBReS3S-x315hLkl16Ep0biweLITZzQ_kx3gStLnP8tYC6pfLugfAt3L9UsI/w300-h400/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16707.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />The reason I wanted to come downtown was to see the funicular railroad. <a href="https://www.fenelonplaceelevator.com" target="_blank">Fenelon Place Elevator Company</a> is advertised as "The World's Shortest and Steepest Railroad."</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmobKpeSB3qG6ssa7Qsxb_AbzRdrOqZDyC9L66Xp_oXwe0tu-PZxv03VmlLz2Rcmm0zMot6ZpeEq2Ycn_GRJH85OmSyKQWAZMJYtJmpnsx66HmhFmS3xy6uB-fBHwvqrLtaaCufvRSWcBxtarwtl27iVg7DboQfxsZLvddDEECDa3BjQjq_q3OoWgjUk/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16364.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmobKpeSB3qG6ssa7Qsxb_AbzRdrOqZDyC9L66Xp_oXwe0tu-PZxv03VmlLz2Rcmm0zMot6ZpeEq2Ycn_GRJH85OmSyKQWAZMJYtJmpnsx66HmhFmS3xy6uB-fBHwvqrLtaaCufvRSWcBxtarwtl27iVg7DboQfxsZLvddDEECDa3BjQjq_q3OoWgjUk/w300-h400/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_16364.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />I boarded the small wooden car and Beth wished me well. She wasn't interested in trusting her fate to a system originally constructed in 1882.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvHcylCvpVORY7noOuIvSNnDxdDBJyx1Z-WiqDtAcK80_dsTh4TV57UcmqOwL4XHEv16rGtTLIGUlnbJ90KB7NwpT7VWGjFSrDEKXUZUZDUwqAt0BPn54eiu1boJgEjqXUP2F89acbyHVrDeo4rP2OSGP2O4Lgl7lk1LDNdrtc4dDgB1iHAXTTEGDYCs/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16624.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvHcylCvpVORY7noOuIvSNnDxdDBJyx1Z-WiqDtAcK80_dsTh4TV57UcmqOwL4XHEv16rGtTLIGUlnbJ90KB7NwpT7VWGjFSrDEKXUZUZDUwqAt0BPn54eiu1boJgEjqXUP2F89acbyHVrDeo4rP2OSGP2O4Lgl7lk1LDNdrtc4dDgB1iHAXTTEGDYCs/w400-h300/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16624.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Posted instructions were simple, so I took a seat and rang the bell.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQH3VpyEoZ84tqT_RtlryY0RMBhn_-bG0JQu9gQP4XF_OzuT1SMA57DYGkSXic_8LWUFp5DFGHKvbQAN7BkopP7XZDYqCCbfpsQCaimfno1NH4yLt6VLGcEt727nUmy1pWvyIiSaY7ZGtOGKEmZsE1fAcfLgQaXRpM3rbgKtUkYQ6Bv5eFV5yO3iMiqrY/s4010/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16760.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4010" data-original-width="3007" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQH3VpyEoZ84tqT_RtlryY0RMBhn_-bG0JQu9gQP4XF_OzuT1SMA57DYGkSXic_8LWUFp5DFGHKvbQAN7BkopP7XZDYqCCbfpsQCaimfno1NH4yLt6VLGcEt727nUmy1pWvyIiSaY7ZGtOGKEmZsE1fAcfLgQaXRpM3rbgKtUkYQ6Bv5eFV5yO3iMiqrY/w300-h400/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16760.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Two cars counterbalance each other as a cable pulls the lower car to the upper station. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRWF78MmnqoumqfSCAPo0i98rvnE2PGtBXxQjTRf1A9-sMMeD22ZEh59tLTPi4pX4TCTIxysjkQmF6E7WdJOOvzZwifNFp53_uofnk-DHjQI2WggrFjK1HU7hv6m69q2NMJhsKDJA6HGXhWWqUY6iKRAnd_4lGD-Dto_CvjJ6sFWz7cuTbYK98wusHOyo/s3274/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16571.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3274" data-original-width="2455" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRWF78MmnqoumqfSCAPo0i98rvnE2PGtBXxQjTRf1A9-sMMeD22ZEh59tLTPi4pX4TCTIxysjkQmF6E7WdJOOvzZwifNFp53_uofnk-DHjQI2WggrFjK1HU7hv6m69q2NMJhsKDJA6HGXhWWqUY6iKRAnd_4lGD-Dto_CvjJ6sFWz7cuTbYK98wusHOyo/w300-h400/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16571.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />The $4 round-trip was worthwhile for the historical value. The view was a nice bonus.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxSrHhvj4tRZfd25tAu6dCiQHTCr60CE87Tx2Kmk_wyoJcqP1Q_0CPu9A0cKW80WbElPcpOeOR9vUuZGH-uUVcFE1gWx_rlIXF2UEezPpw-LHTz4HD9jVXwshSYYelft0B83e5t8REFcAjaPOYrl5hp9QDLEG5-lUNZONUqhw4dxmh4rCcm9QX28Gy2Y/s3702/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16447.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2776" data-original-width="3702" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxSrHhvj4tRZfd25tAu6dCiQHTCr60CE87Tx2Kmk_wyoJcqP1Q_0CPu9A0cKW80WbElPcpOeOR9vUuZGH-uUVcFE1gWx_rlIXF2UEezPpw-LHTz4HD9jVXwshSYYelft0B83e5t8REFcAjaPOYrl5hp9QDLEG5-lUNZONUqhw4dxmh4rCcm9QX28Gy2Y/w400-h300/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16447.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1159 56,262 84°F Riverwalk, Port, and Aquarium.</div><div><br /></div><div>We walked off some of the mini donuts along this trail that follows the Mississippi River.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHwqN07BLI5stRbD_Cj5iDOMl7evGATqVLnf4QKX1TWiaxqE6sGpLJIF1okht_sbbUmyjfpno15xFLcdVzbIpIvHs_Gou-cfpIIQuyq4BS8GO5XEImmEzbYBV2eRF_nBZlmOS1IV_Oa94kRsYw_4VcV_nSfBmXGqjLlD6puqhHwHJrZW7moJxxP7GzQo/s3588/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16773.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2691" data-original-width="3588" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHwqN07BLI5stRbD_Cj5iDOMl7evGATqVLnf4QKX1TWiaxqE6sGpLJIF1okht_sbbUmyjfpno15xFLcdVzbIpIvHs_Gou-cfpIIQuyq4BS8GO5XEImmEzbYBV2eRF_nBZlmOS1IV_Oa94kRsYw_4VcV_nSfBmXGqjLlD6puqhHwHJrZW7moJxxP7GzQo/w400-h300/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16773.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />If you don't want to walk, bring a kayak and take the water trail.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCRXyjmSR5ZhofkSuC7rYWvfKGi3_gTm8NRZJxewk951mKFAn_cBDVvgYmfug-JQeq4s1DiG3rBQOHVZKrcvvOrTnbqW5gZebeDQrMWmKokBvru1kC0SfGGeZbEawOIi0_620SN_vuyCsjz7Vx8KYY5g88Y8EDQNQOBTincUK-IT1nHuLGuXiW-FY5Qg/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16449.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCRXyjmSR5ZhofkSuC7rYWvfKGi3_gTm8NRZJxewk951mKFAn_cBDVvgYmfug-JQeq4s1DiG3rBQOHVZKrcvvOrTnbqW5gZebeDQrMWmKokBvru1kC0SfGGeZbEawOIi0_620SN_vuyCsjz7Vx8KYY5g88Y8EDQNQOBTincUK-IT1nHuLGuXiW-FY5Qg/s320/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16449.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Plenty of free parking was available.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_UdX09F6bVWv4W0Sp3zc0zH-eARnjf84BS2h2gWQf0341mi7LKVViO7QrM8d4DkJlpuP_W094pZipmBai4pjjM_gzQH5fcHNsd-YNocskv0KCbOurO9xl2gid911_X1X_1oErrl8Vh7qtgIS5WsRp1uStc5ZUjWnUG9jMClHn2ZAnYa7LNCy8Ks-qsHg/s4032/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16287.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_UdX09F6bVWv4W0Sp3zc0zH-eARnjf84BS2h2gWQf0341mi7LKVViO7QrM8d4DkJlpuP_W094pZipmBai4pjjM_gzQH5fcHNsd-YNocskv0KCbOurO9xl2gid911_X1X_1oErrl8Vh7qtgIS5WsRp1uStc5ZUjWnUG9jMClHn2ZAnYa7LNCy8Ks-qsHg/w300-h400/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16287.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Art installations were nicely spaced along the riverwalk. The building in the background is the Star Brewery, built in 1898.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8SH-JlBZf7monXvMEPJ_kdpxFqgu6QSq5D-EnZ2hL6_iW1jTjbgt6CCnnz977XudG1zaK5eE_dxVHDVW4Yjk6lCK2MQoIvhRYdqzJtgeBiw6fNI39StmtwMzMAOHJH-sO-QBEP1vEq29ZfB0SlI6lyuy8CE7aTXqt93uYP-6Mm60QzFRAWZG_wjXG3U/s3096/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16289.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3096" data-original-width="2322" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8SH-JlBZf7monXvMEPJ_kdpxFqgu6QSq5D-EnZ2hL6_iW1jTjbgt6CCnnz977XudG1zaK5eE_dxVHDVW4Yjk6lCK2MQoIvhRYdqzJtgeBiw6fNI39StmtwMzMAOHJH-sO-QBEP1vEq29ZfB0SlI6lyuy8CE7aTXqt93uYP-6Mm60QzFRAWZG_wjXG3U/w300-h400/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16289.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />My favorite was this crossing sign. The "Stranger Reduction Zone instructions say: </div><div>----</div><div>Make Eye Contact</div><div>----</div><div>Say Hello (push button for suggestions)</div><div>----</div><div>No longer strangers</div><div>----</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAFZG_jgzqtIIYkeL2G5HBcKl146bEiympXVV7WuXp5DvJSwVtGeF9QIs3ficg821TjgkR0ohi6uLAME0En8kNzknTNrtwYk8TFah81Wex6bdT5FBJti-9lCXvp2_Yc01mVZztz7cRMqopDhbx5gZeMtrEQRpzrzq0p8XC4x477hR1vjEo_5d6nyJjzg/s3158/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16193.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2369" data-original-width="3158" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAFZG_jgzqtIIYkeL2G5HBcKl146bEiympXVV7WuXp5DvJSwVtGeF9QIs3ficg821TjgkR0ohi6uLAME0En8kNzknTNrtwYk8TFah81Wex6bdT5FBJti-9lCXvp2_Yc01mVZztz7cRMqopDhbx5gZeMtrEQRpzrzq0p8XC4x477hR1vjEo_5d6nyJjzg/w400-h300/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16193.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We ended our walk at a Train Bridge that was built in 1868.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVbXs0yfBVxD9SxUGINJJLrWPC_TiuNKKbGqhzgAMvMzy4FO-pD0VNu2Izl9XuqjKb6qYr68-ugeVXtRn9_H6_gE8L8W1hdziQ0SGOyTFxNp6bMlhwYwbOVKNNmT04zZui_UFrJX8fNa8v8z-YS9jEb4Y9e2ewxcJU1ngZxpkrWoiMPJCLOcQfPWBGdU/s2809/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16821.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2107" data-original-width="2809" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVbXs0yfBVxD9SxUGINJJLrWPC_TiuNKKbGqhzgAMvMzy4FO-pD0VNu2Izl9XuqjKb6qYr68-ugeVXtRn9_H6_gE8L8W1hdziQ0SGOyTFxNp6bMlhwYwbOVKNNmT04zZui_UFrJX8fNa8v8z-YS9jEb4Y9e2ewxcJU1ngZxpkrWoiMPJCLOcQfPWBGdU/w400-h300/WI_MI-0628-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_16821.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1335 56,266 80°F - Leave Dubuque</div><div><br /></div><div>We did see a train on our way out of the parking area.<br /><br /></div><div>Dubuque was a fun place for an overnight stay. We may come back again.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBP7TrMff8TUin9dtmnsrFmGh7VdGmH0DhJlLwLIRcK8iD_speIJCuURBSsnSfM5oes5YuJbIssxqgIWpAgjYuULIK4gIlWOcjwVhNGOr3ae0lBluoZrQnlYXd4GRv_3ckrjVtOq90D87vHHfI1A2aJU-1aoSvKSdRqeuIcREdVwCK8829VxqOz25YwI/s1208/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-25%20at%203.12.52%20PM.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="1208" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBP7TrMff8TUin9dtmnsrFmGh7VdGmH0DhJlLwLIRcK8iD_speIJCuURBSsnSfM5oes5YuJbIssxqgIWpAgjYuULIK4gIlWOcjwVhNGOr3ae0lBluoZrQnlYXd4GRv_3ckrjVtOq90D87vHHfI1A2aJU-1aoSvKSdRqeuIcREdVwCK8829VxqOz25YwI/w400-h271/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-25%20at%203.12.52%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Our Route</div><div>Verona, WI to Dubuque, Iowa</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Answer: </div><div>The flattest US State is Florida</div><div><br /></div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0Riverview Park Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA42.5222011 -90.642044316.827229692257987 -125.7982943 68.217172507742 -55.485794299999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-65978374926312161492024-02-25T11:19:00.005-05:002024-02-25T12:15:11.063-05:00Summer Travels<p> </p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5iwkA0RZCSMtrf-XSe0uaSGYas0ZTDnCqDRG2bTDo7sWFXcm2OP0vA_oKqeL6dzuYjH5VFO7lhf6Bklla7CPUDQs6XLPjAkgee2_lgrfCP-kS1iisJR02OTMDLgxSWJOdUU5kreS-LmRPOp3Ou4O3E2yLr9XSdRZHkUjBu5qy8YJp0OvYK5WzDC2sbU/s1227/2023%20Summer%20Map.png" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="1227" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5iwkA0RZCSMtrf-XSe0uaSGYas0ZTDnCqDRG2bTDo7sWFXcm2OP0vA_oKqeL6dzuYjH5VFO7lhf6Bklla7CPUDQs6XLPjAkgee2_lgrfCP-kS1iisJR02OTMDLgxSWJOdUU5kreS-LmRPOp3Ou4O3E2yLr9XSdRZHkUjBu5qy8YJp0OvYK5WzDC2sbU/w400-h285/2023%20Summer%20Map.png" title="Summer 2023 Travels" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2023 Summer Travels</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div>2024-2-25 Sunday 44°F</div><div><br />Sitting in front of our computer at home in North Carolina I just realized how far the blog posts are behind reality. We really did travel more than from home to Wisconsin last summer! Unfortunately, July through October only exist in my paper journal.</div><div><br />I'll endeavor to share the highlights of our wanderings through Wisconsin, northern Michigan, Ontario, northern New York, Maine, and home again before we set out on 2024 travels. </div><div><br />The 2013 MacBook that has served as a darkroom and printing press, is going to be replaced with the latest model, so I'll have no excuse for not getting photos edited and shared. </div><div><br />We hope you are enjoying winter and making plans for whatever adventures peak your interests in 2024. Let us know where you went last year and what your plans are for 2024.</div><div><br />PS- We have tentative plans to be at the <a href="https://rallybythesea.com" target="_blank">Rally-by-the-Sea</a> with a bunch of other camper van owners on Prince Edward Island at the end of June.</div><p></p>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0Durham, NC, USA35.9940329 -78.8986197.6837990638211551 -114.054869 64.304266736178846 -43.742369tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-27060804879762974772024-01-14T17:02:00.005-05:002024-01-22T10:17:28.946-05:00Manatee Holidays<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLuDOcbi5WfExGMA-ZtcgCQjP1soK2LVLoQadH2PMz4bgMmsP7nFxKgSN80M_Et68QJ00nJ4lSKWdHcSuN2JaXnZrsm4YnHnfSu0THWbIZdD2XEU32zDBh_Z2q8bp2GcXkh8DgUZx9LyHVAilhusjKGYpOx5gh_JPtnPqr5mF7ZF_568Czi_zVQfdbxM/s3102/untitled-1230-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23057.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2327" data-original-width="3102" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLuDOcbi5WfExGMA-ZtcgCQjP1soK2LVLoQadH2PMz4bgMmsP7nFxKgSN80M_Et68QJ00nJ4lSKWdHcSuN2JaXnZrsm4YnHnfSu0THWbIZdD2XEU32zDBh_Z2q8bp2GcXkh8DgUZx9LyHVAilhusjKGYpOx5gh_JPtnPqr5mF7ZF_568Czi_zVQfdbxM/w400-h300/untitled-1230-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23057.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />30 December 2023</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here are a few fun and free places to see wildlife near Largo, Florida.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Visiting with Mark's mom over the holidays, we took a short trip across Tampa Bay to the <a href="https://www.tampaelectric.com/manatee/" target="_blank">Manatee Viewing Center</a>. The Tampa Electric Power plant outputs warm water that attracts these interesting mammals on chilly winter days. If you zoom in and count all the bumps in the water you might find over sixty manatees.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRBzehP1ee9wrnoNulqhcUqSDw0dn5RVnXkWGKgakciYq_FM4KwSjIlXfDcO1-MjRKJKmJIk1RHmiRsbZw8MSNPAno_1XD_J8gsOJQYHcSXflshBRg75_S4VWbb-yNJhm9eltDbYZ7-qzo1UvS4bVKbB111gP_GZRIseIdMMIiRUz_nsaxH_V59ZSMIo/s4032/untitled-1230-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23054.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRBzehP1ee9wrnoNulqhcUqSDw0dn5RVnXkWGKgakciYq_FM4KwSjIlXfDcO1-MjRKJKmJIk1RHmiRsbZw8MSNPAno_1XD_J8gsOJQYHcSXflshBRg75_S4VWbb-yNJhm9eltDbYZ7-qzo1UvS4bVKbB111gP_GZRIseIdMMIiRUz_nsaxH_V59ZSMIo/w300-h400/untitled-1230-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23054.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Although the center was crowded, we found a parking spot and there was plenty of room on the two large piers that allow views of the canal.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A young manatee exploring a stream coming out of the mangroves.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5UnLxm9dE2XxTfanotkqPs_smNKDrxODdJfgP4KH4mRT287wNWk0pdNo5gGsALroxbLuuiSwW1kCImLbab1OekqKHKNeOg8TskVJnWBjE9MDIaylTOdat7tmz44S9IhoSbfjfQH33AMCIYw7-umIFL05dR2E0ZAgnP_9ABu0ppb5d0R7zw0jNb7B7Pck/s2827/untitled-1230-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23050.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2827" data-original-width="2120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5UnLxm9dE2XxTfanotkqPs_smNKDrxODdJfgP4KH4mRT287wNWk0pdNo5gGsALroxbLuuiSwW1kCImLbab1OekqKHKNeOg8TskVJnWBjE9MDIaylTOdat7tmz44S9IhoSbfjfQH33AMCIYw7-umIFL05dR2E0ZAgnP_9ABu0ppb5d0R7zw0jNb7B7Pck/w300-h400/untitled-1230-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23050.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Another surfacing near shore.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7eZSvDssI1d9b-nxBqALhup2BhB_2iaJtpIvmSX36nMgweN9N-m8pqDBXEnApfSBDNywxJ2ISruxkgcroPp4hZujTjWYgKNeSrRLuMnLVvLB1tSjiExAl9eoTCCUUiw3PMo-pm1Tl6i5fl5HCVuKUDyq-GsOMBJYNwmjjFz3IwxWTCw-ejghkCFm3jM/s2335/untitled-1230-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23045.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1751" data-original-width="2335" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7eZSvDssI1d9b-nxBqALhup2BhB_2iaJtpIvmSX36nMgweN9N-m8pqDBXEnApfSBDNywxJ2ISruxkgcroPp4hZujTjWYgKNeSrRLuMnLVvLB1tSjiExAl9eoTCCUUiw3PMo-pm1Tl6i5fl5HCVuKUDyq-GsOMBJYNwmjjFz3IwxWTCw-ejghkCFm3jM/w400-h300/untitled-1230-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23045.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />This poor manatee is covered with barnacles. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We spent about an hour on the pier watching manatees leisurely swim past. Shiny silver Tarpon jumping out of the water provided a contrast to the slow moving mammals.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TZZAyyfl7NeKfwPZdXR85I9YFi2TDVAzAZuQ8W8FfnL2jjlNWAA6f8O1-XVmbsfzv9qb-5zDs7fW9YPR4n0Lm4JC1OEgZjJxZl53vT07NTe_3OxQ22MtjbE_4rcW-y7vcSmLffgptxbdlgbtxfH3e774R0dluGgNB3aRl9f47NRo_qWxCInqzeyiyuw/s3542/untitled-1230-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23059.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2361" data-original-width="3542" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TZZAyyfl7NeKfwPZdXR85I9YFi2TDVAzAZuQ8W8FfnL2jjlNWAA6f8O1-XVmbsfzv9qb-5zDs7fW9YPR4n0Lm4JC1OEgZjJxZl53vT07NTe_3OxQ22MtjbE_4rcW-y7vcSmLffgptxbdlgbtxfH3e774R0dluGgNB3aRl9f47NRo_qWxCInqzeyiyuw/w400-h266/untitled-1230-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23059.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Beth and mom with a manatee sculpture as we left the center.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw86gvQbM0jOFC3iS1w1O5JDq7gkwhFsOGNVwm_L0Qus-MjVxrIu3qzGtJ1cx7UdI9DbimHuvLKKgRNkPLiwBzWBDsper2NfMjXyAR5sNdFNbgFKvcGLc-bR2F4668eUlUGbQ2PnqxpvsEDplrFLOItQvm7EkhXQvoXfmi2FEZ9Ydl54I4mREZ7TtrNro/s1740/untitled-1226-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23032.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="1305" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw86gvQbM0jOFC3iS1w1O5JDq7gkwhFsOGNVwm_L0Qus-MjVxrIu3qzGtJ1cx7UdI9DbimHuvLKKgRNkPLiwBzWBDsper2NfMjXyAR5sNdFNbgFKvcGLc-bR2F4668eUlUGbQ2PnqxpvsEDplrFLOItQvm7EkhXQvoXfmi2FEZ9Ydl54I4mREZ7TtrNro/w300-h400/untitled-1226-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23032.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />When we were visiting Largo, Mark drove his mom to workouts twice a week. She keeps very active at 91! While she was busy toning and stretching, Mark went to nearby parks to walk and check out the wildlife.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A favorite place is <a href=" https://www.playlargo.com/facilities/the_narrows_environmental_education_center/index.php?fdd=13-199" target="_blank">George McGough Nature Park</a>. There's a good walkway to the Intracoastal Waterway with a view of a drawbridge, a very busy turtle pond, and a Nature Center with rescued birds.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is Sarge, a Bald Eagle that can no longer fly. He had just had his morning bath and was fluffing for the camera.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPLDOB5tgxrZWd5FOaNzRw_Y-Bd_N4qV9juIuhnBR_ZVwJtCRFp0spsCjdBswR69BPDFdp6NjRDwYpzEhZLbIPxo2VyFGcnDmMKWVluWfiEi4Ay3p-ajONewde3W91_d1Pg0jd2Z5N9n87P-vZuLKMpFnbRTwQbARPzitZ8ZClqzKpvtIelKDxMwI0cOg/s4032/untitled-1226-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23031.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPLDOB5tgxrZWd5FOaNzRw_Y-Bd_N4qV9juIuhnBR_ZVwJtCRFp0spsCjdBswR69BPDFdp6NjRDwYpzEhZLbIPxo2VyFGcnDmMKWVluWfiEi4Ay3p-ajONewde3W91_d1Pg0jd2Z5N9n87P-vZuLKMpFnbRTwQbARPzitZ8ZClqzKpvtIelKDxMwI0cOg/w400-h300/untitled-1226-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23031.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />"Iggy" the Iguana was only outside on warmer days. The park has an inside exhibit for reptiles when it is too cool outside for them to be active.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20NIu7g1NDgUj6Lqr_YxTnnx3yNmRBXBrqEx-c-kxFFAKwpJODu_s1VJGHolOYY2Fvqe-Uyw4E_5O3aY0b_8oVxd6xOUli22oiOHMhoUsVu_IwV4lFI41sA4xDcaMAqF3ho0XPun-4FJQwE8nSZZhHGfpIIwthDUcA_R7O3ywdtmGr8AUyg_FHLEZAzs/s4032/untitled-1223-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23012.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20NIu7g1NDgUj6Lqr_YxTnnx3yNmRBXBrqEx-c-kxFFAKwpJODu_s1VJGHolOYY2Fvqe-Uyw4E_5O3aY0b_8oVxd6xOUli22oiOHMhoUsVu_IwV4lFI41sA4xDcaMAqF3ho0XPun-4FJQwE8nSZZhHGfpIIwthDUcA_R7O3ywdtmGr8AUyg_FHLEZAzs/w400-h300/untitled-1223-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23012.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Another park we like is <a href="https://www.largo.com/facility_detail_T64_R50.php" target="_blank">Largo Central Park Nature Preserve</a>. A settling pond here is circled by a boardwalk where we always see birds and turtles. In past years we've seen alligators, but not on this visit.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ibis were resting in an old oak tree with branches that extended over the boardwalk.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL90JLq86OY9AvjWDyNIMzLQ-A2HgGdhTcEiV0bpITNd9FfMJWc8O6uluxp-EevreLIPjAkQu4Mz8ob4EwdNaR4O4TyZD2oxmD01HqVW6jk2d83fArsk3tP2gAPtCT7UcLo2OwYObxdckrUhCs-7X2tfGVUiIUcpsTOYByqV4NRHT_CvnJ9_DhPt_c4BI/s3248/untitled-1223-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23014.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2436" data-original-width="3248" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL90JLq86OY9AvjWDyNIMzLQ-A2HgGdhTcEiV0bpITNd9FfMJWc8O6uluxp-EevreLIPjAkQu4Mz8ob4EwdNaR4O4TyZD2oxmD01HqVW6jk2d83fArsk3tP2gAPtCT7UcLo2OwYObxdckrUhCs-7X2tfGVUiIUcpsTOYByqV4NRHT_CvnJ9_DhPt_c4BI/w400-h300/untitled-1223-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23014.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />While a young Ibis hopped and flew along the railing as we circumnavigated the pond.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzy026OlRJgtj4plXaZuJkdnHYo5kGSUgnM_eXaUKDuXBpUa30RkDaq3CAmm5kjAQfRgT4PwUMVArY308aIUP1hd4un2QEnsEDSMPB-CrVi6tNpKYDJ7nkjQa6WQLJ-bKMXBp-RxGobaYNNltmGGmSYxuysONj8-d3eoaK6JPN71XXCXqSOBAvZQj_q-0/s4032/untitled-1221-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23008.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzy026OlRJgtj4plXaZuJkdnHYo5kGSUgnM_eXaUKDuXBpUa30RkDaq3CAmm5kjAQfRgT4PwUMVArY308aIUP1hd4un2QEnsEDSMPB-CrVi6tNpKYDJ7nkjQa6WQLJ-bKMXBp-RxGobaYNNltmGGmSYxuysONj8-d3eoaK6JPN71XXCXqSOBAvZQj_q-0/w400-h300/untitled-1221-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23008.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There aren't just birds in the parks, they end up inside mom's condo too. Here are Beth and Mom enjoying one of their favorite evening pastimes. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We hope you had Happy Holidays and we wish you interesting adventures in 2024!</div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-26518355197264450872024-01-14T10:52:00.005-05:002024-01-14T11:06:13.270-05:00Cover Photo<div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJ_4WenKQOTOFHiBahP65D7hIJF9sBWoL5STadk6neG57OEDgUUGcElJ5J16CML0t_K6j4-YJKxFUEdNK5LfhOP-Pgq8jH7Ap7_xXZS5fzDziWa9_hsAkBbOFzX1qxVjwuKk-yIJ6pFr0CK9GAMOMU1huBY5uZ5c13HFR-xBw1pjku3wSWij3P5ezTqy4" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="3929" data-original-width="5886" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJ_4WenKQOTOFHiBahP65D7hIJF9sBWoL5STadk6neG57OEDgUUGcElJ5J16CML0t_K6j4-YJKxFUEdNK5LfhOP-Pgq8jH7Ap7_xXZS5fzDziWa9_hsAkBbOFzX1qxVjwuKk-yIJ6pFr0CK9GAMOMU1huBY5uZ5c13HFR-xBw1pjku3wSWij3P5ezTqy4=w400-h268" title="Aventa on the Blue Ridge" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">14 January 2024</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Truma recently contacted me for permission to use this image. It may be the cover photo on an upcoming brochure. I captured it in August of 2021 when we were testing a beta unit of their Aventa air conditioner and enjoying the mountains of Virginia. I hope you like it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Nikon D750</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Nikkor 70-200 at 70mm</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>1/400 at f/2.8</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Original Post: <a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2022/03/birthday-at-barren-ridge.html" target="_blank">Birthday at Barren Ridge</a></div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-42798160805888153392024-01-13T17:26:00.008-05:002024-01-14T11:00:23.980-05:00ProMaster Engine Protection<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYhNsCuXjyY12d59ZjtaRLTbLw7ehDcYiN6GyrG8wkBj4sroyuGCZfujlruJ7PLgOfsAHrh_AWc4pSmXsn2uV-GzJ6gSy8NURjPDR2ltmwiR_6iGyE97QsDwLxkMXHfuFevlvtozXi1bWbai1L5jvTNPVHhvaI35ODXxCvKWXzBfYD6XAD5YduhSVeSjo/s5712/untitled-0108-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23100.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYhNsCuXjyY12d59ZjtaRLTbLw7ehDcYiN6GyrG8wkBj4sroyuGCZfujlruJ7PLgOfsAHrh_AWc4pSmXsn2uV-GzJ6gSy8NURjPDR2ltmwiR_6iGyE97QsDwLxkMXHfuFevlvtozXi1bWbai1L5jvTNPVHhvaI35ODXxCvKWXzBfYD6XAD5YduhSVeSjo/s320/untitled-0108-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23100.heic" width="240" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Engine Bolt Protection</h2><p></p><p>13 January 2024</p><p>Two little silicon plugs came in the mail today prompting a quick visit to our Ram ProMaster 3500 based Pleasure-Way Lexor TS. The plugs prevent water from corroding two bolts on the upper intake manifold. </p><p>Engine bays on these vans are notorious for getting wet. Water then accumulates in two of the bolt holes that aren't covered. This causes rust on the bolts, making them very difficult to remove. The silicon plugs fill the holes, keeping water out and preserving the bolts.</p><p>Installation was simple. I used canned air to blow water off the top of each bolt. With the bolt holes dry, the larger end of the plugs fit snugly over the bolts. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJp36GGAFb0qE3dtA36EmYmVN4FeKysQBWkcBWmrmGgy0_5LCgzF7g9acQUgxAxYLp8FDYkjH6Y2biSJXf6Vf5CDKw1Pal7Z0vsrJVqCi_TuGC1mnJcjVU6b6nJPHv0UMWdwjoIOPETFv6_lQzRLPgJP6sQhIjm966Zsa8St1F6lEdNIzrDHHhgtrVmfY/s5712/untitled-0108-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23102.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJp36GGAFb0qE3dtA36EmYmVN4FeKysQBWkcBWmrmGgy0_5LCgzF7g9acQUgxAxYLp8FDYkjH6Y2biSJXf6Vf5CDKw1Pal7Z0vsrJVqCi_TuGC1mnJcjVU6b6nJPHv0UMWdwjoIOPETFv6_lQzRLPgJP6sQhIjm966Zsa8St1F6lEdNIzrDHHhgtrVmfY/w400-h300/untitled-0108-iPhone%2015%20Plus-%20IMG_23102.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br />You can see the narrow ends of the plugs on top of the engine. It will be simple to pull them out if we ever need to access the bolts. <p></p><p>It may be too late for our 2018, but I ordered these $15 "Van Nipples" from Kip at <b>ProMasters Only</b>. If you haven't watched any of his videos, they are silly, but educational. Equipped with a middle school sense of humor he delivers in-depth advice on all things related to keeping our ProMasters running. If we ever need major engine work done, I hope we can limp to Barberton, Ohio. Thank you Kip!</p><p>See Kip's videos and get ordering info on YouTube at: <a href="https://youtu.be/xbjtdlL03ow?si=P2sx44cHRayARnFS" target="_blank">ProMasters Only</a></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>ProMasters Only<br />213 Snyder Ave</div><div>Barberton, Ohio 44203<br />(234) 571-0098</div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0Barberton, OH 44203, USA41.012833 -81.605122114.788059885440376 -116.7613721 67.237606114559625 -46.4488721tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-44465571140049282032023-11-14T21:59:00.011-05:002024-01-14T11:01:10.826-05:002023 Pleasure-Way Sarasota Rally<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidXXK4-5zK51gvRGiKusdQWeZc2XsQRF_99i3-FwTxl2eLAYNBzg3bqUYKOHALavow2VRTE3XpjtEwA1zgqq2rqkdgFDFJSIMAk3Yj61WuTYKsoThGLVgp-cXWEla7AQMQqx0eAVnwvBNTgOY8VAt3LrK_E8YBWXFUYVsGnwYumDP1f5oFzuCoHBVpHXA/s4032/Sarasota-1106-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22092.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1939" data-original-width="4032" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidXXK4-5zK51gvRGiKusdQWeZc2XsQRF_99i3-FwTxl2eLAYNBzg3bqUYKOHALavow2VRTE3XpjtEwA1zgqq2rqkdgFDFJSIMAk3Yj61WuTYKsoThGLVgp-cXWEla7AQMQqx0eAVnwvBNTgOY8VAt3LrK_E8YBWXFUYVsGnwYumDP1f5oFzuCoHBVpHXA/w400-h193/Sarasota-1106-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22092.jpg" width="400" /></span></a><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">14 November 2023</span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ninety-four Pleasure-Way motorhomes gathered at Sun Outdoors in Sarasota, Florida.</span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />If you are looking for all the photos, here's a link to the full 166 photo album: <a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/mJmK8ya6js1i4WKB9">Sarasota 2023 Rally Album</a> </span></div><div>I tried to get a photo of every Pleasure-Way motorhome on-site. </div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzubMTe2X2qL02aqQdh3vmJMfvdhJD3SnQI45EOou9dtW2Tmh2nWO6dR2H5VQKg7C33SKzlEE97PQ2bKcdf0zeSiHXET57OtqlzS5wh1elplP3RmSBHkOZibdEcM6duew4S-4BEeOwEYtMueIJUJqZ9ZZ0NlffzD3oxIdthvhkRQzkkKwh6Dk43fGfIQQ/s3686/Sarasota-1107-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22117.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2683" data-original-width="3686" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzubMTe2X2qL02aqQdh3vmJMfvdhJD3SnQI45EOou9dtW2Tmh2nWO6dR2H5VQKg7C33SKzlEE97PQ2bKcdf0zeSiHXET57OtqlzS5wh1elplP3RmSBHkOZibdEcM6duew4S-4BEeOwEYtMueIJUJqZ9ZZ0NlffzD3oxIdthvhkRQzkkKwh6Dk43fGfIQQ/w400-h291/Sarasota-1107-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22117.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is the fifth time we've attended the Sarasota rally, so it must be obvious that we really enjoy the format and location. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For this year's write-up I'm just going to share the calendar and some random notes jotted down during the sessions. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg49fPSOZefSOqb12pBTmG_7xSmvbAD2CqhZNbefU7zEyUdOrqyiBB8DowZ9B6aDnZ9SRZNA17DCt7YVg0Mt0HWcA8DggaBPd-ZRaZyNTjabYHgQY4_TOepGZVDgFEQmhKniBnYikcZqUZiRJ8H95wJsP-Aq7MWR7e_IkSasffC6oZ6RXfL7-R7cgFRk0/s10704/Sarasota-1106-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22096.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3886" data-original-width="10704" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg49fPSOZefSOqb12pBTmG_7xSmvbAD2CqhZNbefU7zEyUdOrqyiBB8DowZ9B6aDnZ9SRZNA17DCt7YVg0Mt0HWcA8DggaBPd-ZRaZyNTjabYHgQY4_TOepGZVDgFEQmhKniBnYikcZqUZiRJ8H95wJsP-Aq7MWR7e_IkSasffC6oZ6RXfL7-R7cgFRk0/w640-h232/Sarasota-1106-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22096.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">06 November</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Welcome Reception </b>(provided by Pleasure-Way)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wine & Cheese</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-n1mxKhhgtbTKGt-yW8eu-G1LTMZytI3MnFuIDGhvNZzyHwZ7yqJDUC7u_p5N3VysfVlsdFq9DUix5X0ofMwm6xLDULU3IKlmncDFUMo8WzOEvdT6P-ylhyphenhyphenxl3Qriak8oq1h1J-DkEbH_3BowzLDgEAXq3K_rcBGSo4QxfrAkFJAQyyQwOz4FK4jZfNo/s5853/Sarasota-1106-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21907.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3907" data-original-width="5853" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-n1mxKhhgtbTKGt-yW8eu-G1LTMZytI3MnFuIDGhvNZzyHwZ7yqJDUC7u_p5N3VysfVlsdFq9DUix5X0ofMwm6xLDULU3IKlmncDFUMo8WzOEvdT6P-ylhyphenhyphenxl3Qriak8oq1h1J-DkEbH_3BowzLDgEAXq3K_rcBGSo4QxfrAkFJAQyyQwOz4FK4jZfNo/w400-h268/Sarasota-1106-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21907.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Pleasure-Way</span></b><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Phil Nickel (pictured) and Doug Drover welcomed everyone to the rally. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyone who didn't already have a Pleasure-Way T-shirt left with one.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysiO-obcDaEwDV1AIu-UzYg2OGVt0dhHKIdz8SJRcmOO5XhV2xJ9F_78X_-KZ6sNzbAQJVsGdQHTJTpscDXDa_N5BFTtyiEvdQXB0zxtqUGQaf6oe6Ki9x5FwbTMoAEadsWMhksqJTA8jj-YJP8Xg97QTo8L-zQlo6uDpUIsOeAMmywyWoi_4KBHFutY/s6016/Sarasota-1107-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21940.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4016" data-original-width="6016" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysiO-obcDaEwDV1AIu-UzYg2OGVt0dhHKIdz8SJRcmOO5XhV2xJ9F_78X_-KZ6sNzbAQJVsGdQHTJTpscDXDa_N5BFTtyiEvdQXB0zxtqUGQaf6oe6Ki9x5FwbTMoAEadsWMhksqJTA8jj-YJP8Xg97QTo8L-zQlo6uDpUIsOeAMmywyWoi_4KBHFutY/w400-h268/Sarasota-1107-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21940.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Fiamma</span></b><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kelly McDaniel & Marcos drove down from Orlando. They gave away hats, pens, and lanyards to everyone and had drawings for nice mats that fit under their awnings. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-TuA4mc7h8vuSDsXwKA0SA7zBQjQuHka66aiokDNBv8Eac3wX2Lsd3zNxQCFxnr1zrlt0v8R_XCaTwRN55VW1Mzl0nfhimYgcVmwQOV4VK6IGfYY_lobGLpeblJbhg0wXMB_fv_-RTVKjne6kCHcY4SMxxEH-ZRS6Ht4ikIt8UoHmK35kzACUPEo2uWs/s4032/Sarasota-1108-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22128.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-TuA4mc7h8vuSDsXwKA0SA7zBQjQuHka66aiokDNBv8Eac3wX2Lsd3zNxQCFxnr1zrlt0v8R_XCaTwRN55VW1Mzl0nfhimYgcVmwQOV4VK6IGfYY_lobGLpeblJbhg0wXMB_fv_-RTVKjne6kCHcY4SMxxEH-ZRS6Ht4ikIt8UoHmK35kzACUPEo2uWs/s320/Sarasota-1108-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22128.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Kelly and Marcos are doing site visits for any Fiamma awning owner that signs up.</span><p></p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOXMDXSYj-0_HsorayOOzuKnkJmzVhZpB9YH-obOJondfQa2-ybI12HNUGkghciWQ8kcHA-TnzehhfTHuk38yslgkycqh7HGS9VarGX1yGk-PLZBM2yNs88gl8IrgcUxiFh_CXsmaJ7qAdqyThB5CDrWrv4gfiwJFJwFV8d34lJFp2Ts7zsrFcYRaOqQ/s4032/Sarasota-1108-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22157.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOXMDXSYj-0_HsorayOOzuKnkJmzVhZpB9YH-obOJondfQa2-ybI12HNUGkghciWQ8kcHA-TnzehhfTHuk38yslgkycqh7HGS9VarGX1yGk-PLZBM2yNs88gl8IrgcUxiFh_CXsmaJ7qAdqyThB5CDrWrv4gfiwJFJwFV8d34lJFp2Ts7zsrFcYRaOqQ/w400-h300/Sarasota-1108-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22157.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Rolef</span></b><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Roger and Agathe flew in from Montreal</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They are adjusting and installing screens, fan covers, window and windshield covers, and storage solutions.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">with Dave & Bruce from Lakeland, FL</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>AquaGo Tips</b></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Comfort Mode 110-112</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Eco mode will keep the loop above 41° F.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Use the exhaust plug when on the road (to keep wind out) and when winterized (to keep bugs out). Unfortunately it is only available as part of the DC antifreeze kit. The DC antifreeze kit does this without the propane on. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Still recommend decalcification annually. Decalcification tablets were available for $26.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“When in doubt, winterize”. The AquaGo, in eco mode, will save itself and the recirculation loop, but it won’t save the rest of the water system. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Winterizing just the AquaGo is easy. Change valves to winter mode, release the drain ramp, and pull the filter. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">VarioHeat Tips</span></b></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The varioheat will lock up if it doesn’t see propane. Turn propane on before turning the furnace on. Turn the red rocker switch off and on again. Cutting the DC clears the memory in Truma appliances. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Truma uses a different temp sensor than the Spyder temp sensor. On the Truma CP+ network, there is a temperature offset so you can coordinate the two systems. Truma usually reads higher than Spyder. The offset will be lost when the batteries are turned off. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dave is seeing that regulators are failing every 3-4 years. Appliances need at least 10.5 in propane. Max 14.0 in.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Aventa Info</span></b></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3000 watt inverter and 600 Ah lithium is minimum recommended to run Air conditioning from batteries. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Onan has an auto gen start with a temp sensor that works with the Truma. Just set the Truma temperature. It also has inputs for house battery voltage. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They are installing Aventa Eco Air Conditioners at the Rally for $2,500. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Truma's difference between air in and out is 30 degrees. Dometic is more like 15 degrees. 13,500 btu is output. The more the compressor runs, the better for the system and the better the control. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXxlH9OrbPh0UmHPgHySnaOUJ9tqEeko-g5BXZ_9I65kqvOYST75tD8Nqq3oLltZKQUJ2X7a0kEI14zhiOQvmZ1wH3DIEYmwe-_jbjlTPROkZlq0QPgdA8jm9lmXRnZCyEqmgf0LoRD2HWQlYjwwJWv7e5l_gb6MvXFP61FWZ2gBoG8shnAVyFgvOGPA/s4032/Sarasota-1107-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22103.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXxlH9OrbPh0UmHPgHySnaOUJ9tqEeko-g5BXZ_9I65kqvOYST75tD8Nqq3oLltZKQUJ2X7a0kEI14zhiOQvmZ1wH3DIEYmwe-_jbjlTPROkZlq0QPgdA8jm9lmXRnZCyEqmgf0LoRD2HWQlYjwwJWv7e5l_gb6MvXFP61FWZ2gBoG8shnAVyFgvOGPA/w400-h300/Sarasota-1107-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22103.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />(They upgraded at least six vans to new Aventa Ecos during the rally.)</span><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Opening Dinner</b> (provided by Pleasure-Way)</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Roast Beef</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dinner, and all events, were in Woodland Hall rather than the Boondocks Restaurant this year. It took a long time for almost two-hundred people to go through the one serving line.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOpgyoxhqpekHnzoTBZut51dl_c2_3DduDNhpIQTDy-y02eWccgxaUncDnPHRirYZIm_ONhbRiipS9hg6vZG_xc_rSBdqN-I5nm2pKo_mim760jGYr6q2q1Qg9IlK9toSPbMLKdvmOwmYOi5FACvh_hd2JUEHAR-xI-L4H8HB2woPWtSS_uvhKrCUO4o/s4032/Sarasota-1108-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22194.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOpgyoxhqpekHnzoTBZut51dl_c2_3DduDNhpIQTDy-y02eWccgxaUncDnPHRirYZIm_ONhbRiipS9hg6vZG_xc_rSBdqN-I5nm2pKo_mim760jGYr6q2q1Qg9IlK9toSPbMLKdvmOwmYOi5FACvh_hd2JUEHAR-xI-L4H8HB2woPWtSS_uvhKrCUO4o/w400-h300/Sarasota-1108-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22194.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />08 November</span></b></div><div><b><br /></b><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Ice Cream Social </b>(provided by Pleasure-Way)</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The treats were popular on an 80° Florida day.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtcZEG7NMibxVZOlJalo7TqT2jvU_jNowljbA9BqadTxBgGZz90jEnhuQiUfNsmVgAnpVsO9BfEmV1Z_sCBe-v5L06O_1zQTdSZEBJY2LkdH4JJ7nOEGR5GtGIKtgv9HRLZbhRlNdlcdk75Ut0OeSxS_iaEj0mu8Fo9wswH8Y5cPeVvOKX3ygbENxKuY/s5667/Sarasota-1108-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21953.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3783" data-original-width="5667" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtcZEG7NMibxVZOlJalo7TqT2jvU_jNowljbA9BqadTxBgGZz90jEnhuQiUfNsmVgAnpVsO9BfEmV1Z_sCBe-v5L06O_1zQTdSZEBJY2LkdH4JJ7nOEGR5GtGIKtgv9HRLZbhRlNdlcdk75Ut0OeSxS_iaEj0mu8Fo9wswH8Y5cPeVvOKX3ygbENxKuY/w400-h268/Sarasota-1108-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21953.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />What is new in 2024 from Pleasure-Way</span></b><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Doug (Younger & Better) Drover</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sprinter based models from PW 2023 & up have a 5 year, 75,000 bumper to bumper warranty</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Moved to 3M thinsulate for insulation 5.2 R value</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 KW inverter</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">600 Ah batteries</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Truma Aventa AC on all models except the Ontour 2.0 (there isn't room)</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; 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font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lyle Kusler & David Knowles </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">RV World History with Q&A</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3481" data-original-width="7340" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_mWuORdLtKMSYZCoFeLjhryBy4mZe1KHVpxu6MpaJ4mmyZZWTE97iVkBAoec4GYJ9mBveLEVoRHXbREZS8HwT99DH-JNgM8sjvJelAyks9UEcXlgOkHlO7vm4-YI6XTtCTn6-3vkS1Qqb426g-48c8CmFCX0MERbtFEY8GajpID_pmlHOKu13RRvmKQ/w400-h190/Sarasota-1108-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22191.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />RV World brought 5 new Motorhomes to the Rally, four 2023 models and one 2024.</span><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWwHHUNl_eo9Pw9MRK9DmRnND-lvLI3eAC3R8JzlwN54zMHsYm7brNZs8P1L0exioS1ekkHUHVVybL4AqGTB4MCAgqb4FKqj2uQsFrhF_ryAePhcvFpsUc6GQTHymu_L1bAIihAtYBz2FbWD4jyHdyMHQgy_AgeK4eT62yzRH1daIXJ5aO_8DyR9pzfY/s5543/Sarasota-1109-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21973.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3700" data-original-width="5543" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWwHHUNl_eo9Pw9MRK9DmRnND-lvLI3eAC3R8JzlwN54zMHsYm7brNZs8P1L0exioS1ekkHUHVVybL4AqGTB4MCAgqb4FKqj2uQsFrhF_ryAePhcvFpsUc6GQTHymu_L1bAIihAtYBz2FbWD4jyHdyMHQgy_AgeK4eT62yzRH1daIXJ5aO_8DyR9pzfY/w400-h268/Sarasota-1109-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21973.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Sun Outdoors</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Resort Fee is 1200/month for park models. Owner must be gone at least 3 months per year. There are lots of activities like lawn bowling, swimming, and pickleball courts.</span><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Solo Travelers</b> </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Meeting at 4:30</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Summary courtesy of Diane Heck</i></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There were about 20 attendees at the meeting. Everyone introduced themselves<span> stating their name, state of residence, and brand of Pleasure-Way they were currently driving. We also discussed interesting places and plans for upcoming travels. We started a list of solo travelers with emails and state of residence so travelers could be contacted when planning future travels. The list was emailed to everyone before we left the rally. Finally, we discussed joining the Solo Travelers Pleasure Way Adventurers Facebook group. Everyone seemed to enjoy meeting new solo travelers, sharing information, and getting to know each other better.</span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOCkmYODr4Qqh6WYyPyKEdgsowusUa6xySnXAiYhsfa-UhyvRhTj48nj48dD1mG52HJVv39FGtTXW8mkqPZWY3LcZmOo1nGRuJyUn3-T9as7CPGA5CFO_8dNnn9qGF5LGNYkZD9N_FUYKchD340TPnVk4Qx1VSgAQjcUlG6jnPkwsUMucpGtH5XC9X4Dw/s4032/Sarasota-1108-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22198.jpg" style="clear: left; 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line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Volunteers numbered tables and improved the dinner flow by choosing table numbers to go to the serving line.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4016" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0e9K8ioZTwUagkS2rQU136TikgnRsWNB67_jfvOHa9cnHJvmdqJQI0bxpZorjL-IOIT7DoO4V3c-2g1Wl1bmuPFw7sD5N3nRQaYmnScfsJXKa2byWNBYHNm_-HberH5wLi5fp75R6yFu_AWrWx2iCtJmTvZZCEkDy7_44haDrhFLRki9Qp8V7SEf_iD4/w268-h400/Sarasota-1107-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21947.jpg" width="268" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />09 November</span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pleasure-Way Q&A with Phil Nickel</span></b></div><div><b><br /></b><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The "Red Key" switch has been used since 1987, but they started seeing issues 3 years ago. The OEM part number is Hella Marine 002843011. Phil replaced several at the Rally.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(What other company sends executives to rallies to repair out-of-warranty products?)</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Awning - Clean the lip that fits into the main case. Lubricate with silicone spray. Lubricate all hinge points with silicone spray. Hold a paper towel between the part you are spraying and the awning material to prevent staining the awning fabric.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Did PW have a certification with RAM similar to the Master Upfitter certification they have with Mercedes? Yes, with MB, RAM, & Ford. That is what allows the delayed warranty start.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When in storage: Fill all tires to 80 to prevent flat spotting. Cutting boards under tires to prevent oil being pulled out. If a gas vehicle, then fill up with Premium and run it through the generator too. Drive the vehicle every two weeks if possible. Return tires to door sticker psi before driving.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Toyo Open Country or Michelin Agilis are recommended replacement tires. Must be load range E. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Eurocamper.com for accessories. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Owl boxes are good quality. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Agile off road and Bigfoot make good suspension upgrades. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sika 505 UV is the sealant used for anything on the roof. Clean, use isopropyl alcohol, then recaulk. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3M white silicone is used in the bathroom. Clean, use isopropyl alcohol, then recaulk. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Get a paper cup with a few drops of dawn and water. Use this on the tool or your finger to smooth the silicone. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wood Cleaning. Mild soap and water on a rag to clean. Don’t spray the wood directly. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Group Photo</b></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks to Beth Haskell for organizing the crowd while I messed with the camera</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; 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font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Wrap-up Dinner</b> (provided by Pleasure-Way)</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chicken Parmesan</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Numbered tables and a few more servers had the dinner serving process flow smoothly.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSqvMf65por0RekAO6B4QBRp7R9LvvqVSw93UKbi4dfO-xQWe7loNr15np-m6DKltqtPx7fKuJ5TtJXft_u4FmUes5MYSSL6wFgk1_E1ckpkO73kmnfTryN1al07MqXfSHjwtWk6Y2Nto-phk5G3cY4So8J4A1SO5Wp-Y5XRKzXPoY1kmq4v-Dt20Sb4/s4032/Sarasota-1109-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22209.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSqvMf65por0RekAO6B4QBRp7R9LvvqVSw93UKbi4dfO-xQWe7loNr15np-m6DKltqtPx7fKuJ5TtJXft_u4FmUes5MYSSL6wFgk1_E1ckpkO73kmnfTryN1al07MqXfSHjwtWk6Y2Nto-phk5G3cY4So8J4A1SO5Wp-Y5XRKzXPoY1kmq4v-Dt20Sb4/s320/Sarasota-1109-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22209.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><b>Closing Statements and final giveaways</b></span><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spare Propane regulators, engraved water bottles, and t-shirts were popular prizes. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsBSR4G0kt9_BTGJytMqdINjObzQhkzgxi2KODpbId5xgiXGybZnKs1CsbC07HMAIbTzfuL17k2i66OFdUZCP7FJ2MTCwd1iJ9Zk6gtPJLro-Edla8wnc9agv-OCORsVJnxS08FW5QZNCEnqpBJ1S_SC8F0dlgeq6gdSwLdNQbe5VYYlgCrEv3puSDwY/s3298/Sarasota-1109-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_22059.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3298" data-original-width="2202" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsBSR4G0kt9_BTGJytMqdINjObzQhkzgxi2KODpbId5xgiXGybZnKs1CsbC07HMAIbTzfuL17k2i66OFdUZCP7FJ2MTCwd1iJ9Zk6gtPJLro-Edla8wnc9agv-OCORsVJnxS08FW5QZNCEnqpBJ1S_SC8F0dlgeq6gdSwLdNQbe5VYYlgCrEv3puSDwY/s320/Sarasota-1109-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_22059.jpg" width="214" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Phil was assisted by his lovely bride who pulled names for the prizes.</span><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1C_-Oki4vrf2m27g5fGQC-irdPN1ZsqoWbShKqCIz0ly3wT6GaCZDacbt6IxxzXnM0sUydrctPOKT2ydtW31aHcXsv8p-m0dtwZPk9scPM9rAZJbrlHbZjQ6liEIUfcK16ZeLIvqxc7UgZLYgToKGVdYnPEkI-TCjXkpLX3jfOqOpseA5QYTjZdrtLw/s5844/Sarasota-1109-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_22069.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3901" data-original-width="5844" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1C_-Oki4vrf2m27g5fGQC-irdPN1ZsqoWbShKqCIz0ly3wT6GaCZDacbt6IxxzXnM0sUydrctPOKT2ydtW31aHcXsv8p-m0dtwZPk9scPM9rAZJbrlHbZjQ6liEIUfcK16ZeLIvqxc7UgZLYgToKGVdYnPEkI-TCjXkpLX3jfOqOpseA5QYTjZdrtLw/w400-h268/Sarasota-1109-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_22069.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Pleasure-Way Owners and Vloggers Thavone & David were prize winners. You can find their video channel on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@tdadventures" target="_blank">TD Adventures</a>.</span><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyknlFEqYlSu9HytaGrU32GFMhI6gnhj8PPZx3lG2nebRY37inz-a-UXfgIW1mhAwLYrX5-MphrO7jblNPgudF9nx34_zKDeJXs9NX_o4MPkFKMVoe3spo0TgL_DFNjCH-ZtSN0SuuOmKN3fvONfR8H-Q-487ZXQ4lL9py8CbzzJBVgq1sT-fZzkVsOc8/s6016/Sarasota-1109-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_22086.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4016" data-original-width="6016" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyknlFEqYlSu9HytaGrU32GFMhI6gnhj8PPZx3lG2nebRY37inz-a-UXfgIW1mhAwLYrX5-MphrO7jblNPgudF9nx34_zKDeJXs9NX_o4MPkFKMVoe3spo0TgL_DFNjCH-ZtSN0SuuOmKN3fvONfR8H-Q-487ZXQ4lL9py8CbzzJBVgq1sT-fZzkVsOc8/w400-h268/Sarasota-1109-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_22086.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">2024 Eastern Rallies</span></b></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sarasota will be here again on November 4-8 </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cape May, NJ June 6-8</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rally by the Sea PEI in June (Phil is going)</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hershey, PA in September </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Branson, MO East-West Connection Rally will be in 2025</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIq1gGpoSfsCeaUlntL4jrpNbKHaLobtyPTw-lgEUg3N4BDprZpuEmd6avpr7d_ALbO5Xlg7PR3-OW6tHnfrcSgF4xq8r6lh1_-regbpSTS7QzoL_l_aw0CWlKxYrgCSND2F7pp8vwWTgTnzxkjsPUpXOwl7xNwf3QYBuwe_SxKCP_qigF0FIovC_9caM/s3602/Sarasota-1110-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22215.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2347" data-original-width="3602" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIq1gGpoSfsCeaUlntL4jrpNbKHaLobtyPTw-lgEUg3N4BDprZpuEmd6avpr7d_ALbO5Xlg7PR3-OW6tHnfrcSgF4xq8r6lh1_-regbpSTS7QzoL_l_aw0CWlKxYrgCSND2F7pp8vwWTgTnzxkjsPUpXOwl7xNwf3QYBuwe_SxKCP_qigF0FIovC_9caM/w400-h261/Sarasota-1110-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22215.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><b>10 November</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Final goodbyes and leave the campground</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I think the final count was ninety-six vans. At least two more couples joined us that heard about the rally after it had begun.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDnH9pLbbHwr2z-4-XWc_Nhx_x2_96vJDzwvSiUEbbaWd2QXWCsanpwGr_HLRKqbPQNq14_So94Qj-ALBxXka4d85PvW8cXrcylqc6XBuoclEUUCba02y32RmQ4zvOWH_nopsZOp9TyN_xpfcCuBqGFmkWm4-GsL8bD8E_J0nqFJu7xkzIa9g_L7Vv7Q/s6016/Sarasota-1107-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21931.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4016" data-original-width="6016" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDnH9pLbbHwr2z-4-XWc_Nhx_x2_96vJDzwvSiUEbbaWd2QXWCsanpwGr_HLRKqbPQNq14_So94Qj-ALBxXka4d85PvW8cXrcylqc6XBuoclEUUCba02y32RmQ4zvOWH_nopsZOp9TyN_xpfcCuBqGFmkWm4-GsL8bD8E_J0nqFJu7xkzIa9g_L7Vv7Q/w400-h268/Sarasota-1107-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21931.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>Pets of Pleasure-Way</b> </div><div>There were lots of friendly animals at the rally. This is my favorite candid from the week.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfyb85sikH1TdRM-iebwc1x0YNqgjNg2UpdelGaXb6mEw66XTKHPuED2rFkid6-pUf8O9rPFve6xRtf1wCEyNQBeB-cM3-LXUAP67kSFGm9BiFWXz9sxFORMgh6Amh-9qxhboe3nG09GJkHx3f1Bj8XxoYxOTo9IBej1u0EOesemRJTqmrF9Ol6y48jj4/s5122/Sarasota-1107-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21933.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3419" data-original-width="5122" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfyb85sikH1TdRM-iebwc1x0YNqgjNg2UpdelGaXb6mEw66XTKHPuED2rFkid6-pUf8O9rPFve6xRtf1wCEyNQBeB-cM3-LXUAP67kSFGm9BiFWXz9sxFORMgh6Amh-9qxhboe3nG09GJkHx3f1Bj8XxoYxOTo9IBej1u0EOesemRJTqmrF9Ol6y48jj4/w400-h268/Sarasota-1107-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21933.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>Thank You</b> to Bobbi & Harold Bergstrom (front seat) from the East Club and Phil Nickel from Pleasure-Way for organizing the rally.</div><div><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWu0tAmYd1ImKm9ZsXOKuCCaMiVjrP81_4VhPQr0Y1FxZS4edFNg3a5Vn2oyVdvexVRi-s_MThe1Xr6bFkMxSw9f1Z8_9_JLH1h1T6_aITDJdgLqkP_fXpz7Nqfkb6atslj3VGViABgc0Y74qUURliltJmOkFTimhK7gsgUS96ml-btNzKPmwF_OZBwk0/s3706/Sarasota-1110-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22216.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2780" data-original-width="3706" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWu0tAmYd1ImKm9ZsXOKuCCaMiVjrP81_4VhPQr0Y1FxZS4edFNg3a5Vn2oyVdvexVRi-s_MThe1Xr6bFkMxSw9f1Z8_9_JLH1h1T6_aITDJdgLqkP_fXpz7Nqfkb6atslj3VGViABgc0Y74qUURliltJmOkFTimhK7gsgUS96ml-btNzKPmwF_OZBwk0/w400-h300/Sarasota-1110-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_22216.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you would like a different style of write-up, here's a link to our post about the <a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2018/11/2018-sarasota-pleasure-way-rally.html">2018 Sarasota Rally</a>.</span><p></p><div><br /></div></div></div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com27125 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240, USA27.3386579 -82.4268063-0.9715759361788443 -117.5830563 55.648891736178847 -47.270556299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-10047200185404934922023-11-06T15:56:00.001-05:002024-01-14T11:01:55.621-05:00Sharing Upgrades<p style="text-align: left;"></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCc9QdLxl5M3rofAop9fRuQKMzgXRfi6Cet5k84aMrieRIikTkTdsvph61Anv55xmwYqWSV6B3Plrr3h9SI4iAeeo_Ngz9N7v5fKnKWsLcmTXoynPbqtZ32r9Ar_ekxD1df75RqOTT_91eZW1_YURRaUxIGpCPcf3fn7xMxquq5W16bfvvJs0cx7oCKCg/s4032/untitled-0730-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_19066.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCc9QdLxl5M3rofAop9fRuQKMzgXRfi6Cet5k84aMrieRIikTkTdsvph61Anv55xmwYqWSV6B3Plrr3h9SI4iAeeo_Ngz9N7v5fKnKWsLcmTXoynPbqtZ32r9Ar_ekxD1df75RqOTT_91eZW1_YURRaUxIGpCPcf3fn7xMxquq5W16bfvvJs0cx7oCKCg/w320-h240/untitled-0730-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_19066.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Upgrades to our 2018 Lexor TS</h2><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">28 September 2023</p><p style="text-align: left;">We plan to be attending the <b>Branson</b> and <b>Sarasota</b> Pleasure-Way rallies this Fall. One of our favorite things to do is see how people have modified their camper vans. Here are some of the modifications we've made in the first five years of ownership with links to more information on each. If you are at one of the rallies, we would be happy to share what we've done. Please stop by and say hi.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Air Conditioning - Truma Aventa Eco</b></h4><p style="text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2022/10/three-months-with-truma-aventa.html">https://www.svintuition.com/2022/10/three-months-with-truma-aventa.html</a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;">I would love to find another Lexor with a Houghton air conditioner installed so we could measure and compare the sound levels with the new Truma.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Shore Power - SmartPlug Connection</b></h4><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2021/04/simplified-power-connection-smartplug.html">https://www.svintuition.com/2021/04/simplified-power-connection-smartplug.html</a></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Water - IRVWPC Intelligent RV Water Pump Controller</b></h4><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.irvwpc.com/">https://www.irvwpc.com/</a></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Longer Sewer Hose Storage Compartment</b></h4><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/RecPro-Extendable-Carrier-Slider-Storage/dp/B08DDD5TN1?crid=3OD7YO30WWK2U&keywords=RecPro%2BStorage%2BTube&qid=1680361946&sprefix=recpro%2Bstorage%2Btube%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExU1NIRTZJVjZQT042JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODc5ODEyTUdHU1ZRV0w4QlRNJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMzk1MTRDUzZGTVpPWksxQzAmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&linkCode=sl1&tag=puffypaws-20&linkId=ff63000418edf19812ab6f7ae71d831f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1">https://www.amazon.com/RecPro-Extendable-Carrier-Slider-Storage/dp/B08DDD5TN1</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Stores two ten-foot hoses</p><p style="text-align: left;">We followed most of Bob Pogue's instructions in his very helpful blog at:<br /><a href="https://jibout.com/rv-sewer-hose-storage/">https://jibout.com/rv-sewer-hose-storage/</a></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Table Mount - Lagun Mounting System</b></h4><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.lagunusa.com/blog">https://www.lagunusa.com/blog</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Replaced floor mounted tube with a lagun mount. We had done this on our 2014 Plateau TS so it was one of the first things we did to our 2018 Lexor. Pleasure-Way started using this system in the 2019 model year.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Cabinet & Drawer organizers</b></h4><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2019/05/political-plastic.html">https://www.svintuition.com/2019/05/political-plastic.html</a></p>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-52572899723169396562023-10-28T11:39:00.000-04:002023-10-28T11:39:27.075-04:00Traveling through Tennessee to Home<div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3t3Lwcmi0SWpFJ4r1aL-bzSwicw_a_GfshsTkQgybNDA-Hz7lZtsyEocT4zkl627ZrkQptCpHw7-YnNaFiLt2vsZQWua7Tc5KG_uwTHy6LlHoZKX6nIT2DBJv0aTQJaR0h0mzYdGYUggaJnMiSOOIYVebPAljb4UaePmHmnABJjKMkya0k8sbftG_Ahw/s2378/Branson-1010-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21862.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1783" data-original-width="2378" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3t3Lwcmi0SWpFJ4r1aL-bzSwicw_a_GfshsTkQgybNDA-Hz7lZtsyEocT4zkl627ZrkQptCpHw7-YnNaFiLt2vsZQWua7Tc5KG_uwTHy6LlHoZKX6nIT2DBJv0aTQJaR0h0mzYdGYUggaJnMiSOOIYVebPAljb4UaePmHmnABJjKMkya0k8sbftG_Ahw/w400-h300/Branson-1010-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21862.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />10 October 2023 – Tuesday<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">0845 62,364 58° Leave Milan City Park<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">0917 62,384 59° Junction 104 and 40. Route 104 was very curvy. I wouldn't recommend it for a large RV.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyTKzXU2vouJsgNeZ7m1bADRS6iUakt3LaEUNsCv2zvzBbElkouVEiGbfEmB4nI5hIsISrzqa3xKMoEsN5FnsczagOFslLOq2wCm4u1B9lL6kncSXC7FvlP1VKN24RnPbV9jsuddJTXiQnwu9_br4TKpoJwGKBN62jE5ocWINYl_XvSAZzKynPCBVDCfM/s4032/Branson-1010-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21540.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyTKzXU2vouJsgNeZ7m1bADRS6iUakt3LaEUNsCv2zvzBbElkouVEiGbfEmB4nI5hIsISrzqa3xKMoEsN5FnsczagOFslLOq2wCm4u1B9lL6kncSXC7FvlP1VKN24RnPbV9jsuddJTXiQnwu9_br4TKpoJwGKBN62jE5ocWINYl_XvSAZzKynPCBVDCfM/s320/Branson-1010-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21540.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />1154 62,553 71° Rest area near the Cany River 1253' elevation</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu7POwavoRih_e5tN4ymHvUW6EfmTtMZt52LwBYIW15FM4fMjY7doJE90UWoTp2XdwtMtcyM1A9W5er7K_Ne3KqRXc78CFsWPHouJDrCUHEbxIHINf0hUcO4ejk85-0cJnbpMV_0J9I2W9O7_CfAQmGVfCnFkwddSkg1nGZV3PNANRX0phxWuEpoo_Xrg/s4032/Branson-1010-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21543.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu7POwavoRih_e5tN4ymHvUW6EfmTtMZt52LwBYIW15FM4fMjY7doJE90UWoTp2XdwtMtcyM1A9W5er7K_Ne3KqRXc78CFsWPHouJDrCUHEbxIHINf0hUcO4ejk85-0cJnbpMV_0J9I2W9O7_CfAQmGVfCnFkwddSkg1nGZV3PNANRX0phxWuEpoo_Xrg/w400-h300/Branson-1010-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21543.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1400 62,591 76° Sparta, </span>Tennessee<span> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">We pulled in to a <a href="https://gr3f.co/c/53808/kMKeT" target="_blank">Harvest Host</a> for tonight: <a href="https://www.farmersstorehouse.com" target="_blank">Farmer's Storehouse</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HognHnpDiFj1SdgTlG9_dU24O-cETscGix2h8UAM0IoDhTXBmdGY5ocH7d3OsAIaGM4CDyY2vK7GwjLG7GQ2ksYHtg9nQCCC2l7UKhOEZ81lDxIGzZCoryikSUu5I1FJKYGcR0XR_zf-MXMfv4Q81KFdqOjtSE3x3ONoM8Z4Rb5VakbLQQRJGtPbivs/s4032/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21548.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HognHnpDiFj1SdgTlG9_dU24O-cETscGix2h8UAM0IoDhTXBmdGY5ocH7d3OsAIaGM4CDyY2vK7GwjLG7GQ2ksYHtg9nQCCC2l7UKhOEZ81lDxIGzZCoryikSUu5I1FJKYGcR0XR_zf-MXMfv4Q81KFdqOjtSE3x3ONoM8Z4Rb5VakbLQQRJGtPbivs/w400-h300/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21548.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span>The owners were friendly and very accommodating, despite not responding to yesterday's on-line request through the Harvest Host Interface. We called around lunch time and they said come on in.</div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZRaZOy9MyZ64RiBhE6zI9M63PUaAkiGv8XRO3XcOtZPrkdE3JQtYXi80OHAH8G0jG5EqVA6ggRb3ntTBoPBLLdEZrmoYNfAfWLOViGoybpCaRgXN8ZeVNos348JN9w2sXqWaghhTui1lmnD-d2Ec8R79hjDUSbJRmWTtVv90THlu7WC1Z38scw1RJlk/s4032/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21545.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZRaZOy9MyZ64RiBhE6zI9M63PUaAkiGv8XRO3XcOtZPrkdE3JQtYXi80OHAH8G0jG5EqVA6ggRb3ntTBoPBLLdEZrmoYNfAfWLOViGoybpCaRgXN8ZeVNos348JN9w2sXqWaghhTui1lmnD-d2Ec8R79hjDUSbJRmWTtVv90THlu7WC1Z38scw1RJlk/w400-h300/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21545.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We parked up on the hill after weaving around their temporary tents.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsE_1uummv6VsKeh6G_3mTO7jyqHya1nysVnIFVkD0seJ6BuZltPriIECh4UjFRLYb7wBvs4ao9q1FESc0dNak5NADIKR6OR08PjDQk90l4FsDsbUlFkj_8NJx0xcbkPdEhUsh6zws-gpPS84AoBuV2jW4T_Rz5ewRIIFGtK2idyHrk1eE8G48BbwloP0/s4032/Branson-1010-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21544.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsE_1uummv6VsKeh6G_3mTO7jyqHya1nysVnIFVkD0seJ6BuZltPriIECh4UjFRLYb7wBvs4ao9q1FESc0dNak5NADIKR6OR08PjDQk90l4FsDsbUlFkj_8NJx0xcbkPdEhUsh6zws-gpPS84AoBuV2jW4T_Rz5ewRIIFGtK2idyHrk1eE8G48BbwloP0/s320/Branson-1010-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21544.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />They stock lots of products with the name of our home town on them. ;-)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPcxI6_m2y5zztwQ4LyFFtjuY_uBLso3xZ97_eTO_2UENl4U6pEX4m5uX2MNArTP1z4MwHXrC7z2ReaCSvL8U7Nv54sXyRj21zI2sNM_nukrZZzrVEmkMR60MXkWuoQHxLvYgCB7asgHya2jFamR6Un6FcnnVqCO6DBl-0hp7r_P7XcH4Ej0RITvH8JYA/s2323/Branson-1010-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21541.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1742" data-original-width="2323" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPcxI6_m2y5zztwQ4LyFFtjuY_uBLso3xZ97_eTO_2UENl4U6pEX4m5uX2MNArTP1z4MwHXrC7z2ReaCSvL8U7Nv54sXyRj21zI2sNM_nukrZZzrVEmkMR60MXkWuoQHxLvYgCB7asgHya2jFamR6Un6FcnnVqCO6DBl-0hp7r_P7XcH4Ej0RITvH8JYA/w400-h300/Branson-1010-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21541.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />A variety of local honeys greeted shoppers. We bought hard red wheat berries, pastries, and pasta. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3DTEQyu9g-DinRgEiRhsXnvE1mpwyWz7xHmS8CsyceI0-GaLB1rp0ds1zZ46JpP3hCCPKnyCgG5Nd4_XkWS6ZhUaD8tvmXaVrMCSlAF7JcplEpgMNx_bZx9HaLjDEk90-48Z1C0QX6ow7iY7HHX4IM9XDhf84ZzQi7B6hocnEbYfuKd5SvzYx6CP866k/s4032/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21549.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3DTEQyu9g-DinRgEiRhsXnvE1mpwyWz7xHmS8CsyceI0-GaLB1rp0ds1zZ46JpP3hCCPKnyCgG5Nd4_XkWS6ZhUaD8tvmXaVrMCSlAF7JcplEpgMNx_bZx9HaLjDEk90-48Z1C0QX6ow7iY7HHX4IM9XDhf84ZzQi7B6hocnEbYfuKd5SvzYx6CP866k/w400-h300/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21549.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />They were setting up for a Halloween part. When I asked if they stocked any local beer, the owner dug a keg out of the hay and poured me a glass of ale. That's customer service!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">After the store closed at six, we had the area to ourselves and enjoyed a peaceful evening.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWxxZ1PQilDaBF3Qc4conp4x25hz4xRlZb5yVpLUZPrtkTbRYZf08sSdXrSGA579ADBD19xGAs3VFPHEm9yevP4g1V7GBqWtRMQeWxnwF643yxttGqY6TZ39b-K4Yc8osq97PDwI2-0_X6uu4T0Fhj769kRpoTw8inDzxU10XnutkddMTg8td1f8nBxFQ/s1536/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-27%20at%2011.00.21%20AM.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1035" data-original-width="1536" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWxxZ1PQilDaBF3Qc4conp4x25hz4xRlZb5yVpLUZPrtkTbRYZf08sSdXrSGA579ADBD19xGAs3VFPHEm9yevP4g1V7GBqWtRMQeWxnwF643yxttGqY6TZ39b-K4Yc8osq97PDwI2-0_X6uu4T0Fhj769kRpoTw8inDzxU10XnutkddMTg8td1f8nBxFQ/w400-h270/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-27%20at%2011.00.21%20AM.png" width="400" /></span></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Tuesday's Route<br />Milan to Sparta, Tennessee<br />
227 Miles</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzv8GmPRS6W7Q7PwjheOTow80ADmRTwbPX-C5JMhHlvNaRLtVSPe2RV5PyuGeG7WZdUmmk3v7U_XQ0K_hj_9Pj04uxdwVUYP3jgcBhFqrmpWqe94vN6cKagJ7yQDG9-EKMbuH1qfJCE4dPTaQtCOH4bNi4LJFVgAjeOiJRYSzzUM-_yDUaDxdgHQKkk0/s4032/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21546.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzv8GmPRS6W7Q7PwjheOTow80ADmRTwbPX-C5JMhHlvNaRLtVSPe2RV5PyuGeG7WZdUmmk3v7U_XQ0K_hj_9Pj04uxdwVUYP3jgcBhFqrmpWqe94vN6cKagJ7yQDG9-EKMbuH1qfJCE4dPTaQtCOH4bNi4LJFVgAjeOiJRYSzzUM-_yDUaDxdgHQKkk0/w400-h300/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21546.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />11 October - Wednesday</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our overnite site at the Farmer's Storehouse was quiet until about 0600. That's when the Heating & Air Conditioning crews next door arrived in their cars and yelled greetings before driving out in their business trucks.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Being awake, we made breakfast and set-out for home.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwdaz7rgZ7RDKvUfPPj1nVT_fNHfQ-fNESv8TpH0TvtshEm2h1ZWnKMRNw8v4LKnRGdkiIXxzXq3SzLwj9PRpeKoNZUVF-AjZ6sqR4NB2ozpR47FIiDbz3fIubGK1MIj6N5h5Jy8Ooe_vW_YSdxX-0m86fSR0vDfe9f8WWYHei7soB3TBBtxigCP_M50/s4032/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21554.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwdaz7rgZ7RDKvUfPPj1nVT_fNHfQ-fNESv8TpH0TvtshEm2h1ZWnKMRNw8v4LKnRGdkiIXxzXq3SzLwj9PRpeKoNZUVF-AjZ6sqR4NB2ozpR47FIiDbz3fIubGK1MIj6N5h5Jy8Ooe_vW_YSdxX-0m86fSR0vDfe9f8WWYHei7soB3TBBtxigCP_M50/w400-h300/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21554.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />0801 62,599 54° 1,770 ft.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Shortly after leaving Sparta, we stopped at a scenic overlook.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioM2g_9iDvBw-v47_OVKdd1E0xA0_aO5yAPNDXztppKk-SSZ8f8WS8cnTnFP1Q1v6Msk-xXPRtgUKgidDbXSNQPFaQiBc_90-FCOmfKpIfqV3agmc_RiJ4BQmhaP6MZC_E2vdyxS0dWE3aGuHo55GU1FYujeg9U-6-rQyM2oLl4-xWLQruMj_hCPMtfQY/s4032/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21555.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioM2g_9iDvBw-v47_OVKdd1E0xA0_aO5yAPNDXztppKk-SSZ8f8WS8cnTnFP1Q1v6Msk-xXPRtgUKgidDbXSNQPFaQiBc_90-FCOmfKpIfqV3agmc_RiJ4BQmhaP6MZC_E2vdyxS0dWE3aGuHo55GU1FYujeg9U-6-rQyM2oLl4-xWLQruMj_hCPMtfQY/w400-h300/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21555.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We were glad we pulled in as there was a lovely view of the valley.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRWXWj23d5IMO8Gd0jT8BK7p7kgUCSZSjm3gxjLqzDvx5Yx2fqlKZ2EGJzxhX32PwIx2axuGLvWFm41jwC6zFmJQNe5hqvDg_Lzpw8bpVHA2Cdd39BBmhyJfO5IoBPdNzE59s-7uipXD3EwyEbR30Owx8aDm5ywcUeEM8ISCITxk51ijopgtQBTzJrnS4/s4032/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21864.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2467" data-original-width="4032" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRWXWj23d5IMO8Gd0jT8BK7p7kgUCSZSjm3gxjLqzDvx5Yx2fqlKZ2EGJzxhX32PwIx2axuGLvWFm41jwC6zFmJQNe5hqvDg_Lzpw8bpVHA2Cdd39BBmhyJfO5IoBPdNzE59s-7uipXD3EwyEbR30Owx8aDm5ywcUeEM8ISCITxk51ijopgtQBTzJrnS4/w400-h245/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21864.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1218 62,769 60° 1,770 ft elevation</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stopped and made lunch at the NC Welcome Center. Trees were just starting to show a little bit of color.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8RCnqXMd15cnRn0u4zGYlaiSr0Sc-r_vTraT_EJA_CAGl1usR4B0mOhCo2YVAzIb1qyj_EoDSMdK4rlP_aLDD5jHKBzfCMouhcH5LLFxuxlj3KAJNyEbZUvW_88hxXWmPkID7MVOxQZDSrzrn-pMCFlU9ucgMc2PN8oTV6kFnzsdv0kUlzTenrvW3sVQ/s3596/Branson-1011-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21868.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2697" data-original-width="3596" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8RCnqXMd15cnRn0u4zGYlaiSr0Sc-r_vTraT_EJA_CAGl1usR4B0mOhCo2YVAzIb1qyj_EoDSMdK4rlP_aLDD5jHKBzfCMouhcH5LLFxuxlj3KAJNyEbZUvW_88hxXWmPkID7MVOxQZDSrzrn-pMCFlU9ucgMc2PN8oTV6kFnzsdv0kUlzTenrvW3sVQ/w400-h300/Branson-1011-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21868.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Despite the overcast skies, we enjoyed the mountain views along the route home.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQ4ehfCm7eVXk-9AlYgP2jikXXokUwsJv84AOYbcW3N4QXkc2je1s7RwQq4b2heHN-U9Q4sAXoBc9ldPPzx3ogpgPHVqI9UuhEJvwo8LqYe9WVwAXcuKySmNdOYSR4GnZsCgOPuZG7JKKAqw2iC29cWBhca7duJDkGvh35BxpGd1bR8XvqHj56bu5Wmk/s4032/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21558.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQ4ehfCm7eVXk-9AlYgP2jikXXokUwsJv84AOYbcW3N4QXkc2je1s7RwQq4b2heHN-U9Q4sAXoBc9ldPPzx3ogpgPHVqI9UuhEJvwo8LqYe9WVwAXcuKySmNdOYSR4GnZsCgOPuZG7JKKAqw2iC29cWBhca7duJDkGvh35BxpGd1bR8XvqHj56bu5Wmk/w300-h400/Branson-1011-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21558.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />1824 63,035 63° Home in Durham, North Carolina</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">We pulled in and the first thing Beth noticed said was "Norman must have bloomed last night." As they used to say on Get Smart, "missed it by that much." Norman is a <a href="https://www.meadgarden.org/visit/ecology/flora/night-blooming-cereus/#:~:text=Once%20a%20year%20in%20June,blooms%20are%20all%20but%20gone." target="_blank">Night Blooming Cereus</a> was a gift from a friend over thirty years ago.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">We enjoyed the trip and had a great time at the <a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2023/10/2023-pleasure-way-connection-rally.html" target="_blank">Pleasure-Way Connection Rally</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgof-u6qHfwLq4W4hoCzmW1mWwVhztmUhw4CwW3gk8Y0J4bHuQop9l0cKFwwL9yGL8Ntea1jl5PbZNwgXsFU8r0nO2zITjbExWgWUpR2Mp_NHFD2JlKrXha_DsnEuu0MCmD6GJXk7nQq8rJtLHZzgX7QVD5ummXXmXpBVy00jCno2DEpdcjz4B7ro4I0RI/s1343/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-28%20at%2010.12.18%20AM.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="722" data-original-width="1343" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgof-u6qHfwLq4W4hoCzmW1mWwVhztmUhw4CwW3gk8Y0J4bHuQop9l0cKFwwL9yGL8Ntea1jl5PbZNwgXsFU8r0nO2zITjbExWgWUpR2Mp_NHFD2JlKrXha_DsnEuu0MCmD6GJXk7nQq8rJtLHZzgX7QVD5ummXXmXpBVy00jCno2DEpdcjz4B7ro4I0RI/w400-h215/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-28%20at%2010.12.18%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Wednesday's Route</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sparta, TN to Durham, NC</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">444 miles</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">(click on any image to enlarge)</span></div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0971 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583, USA35.9397903 -85.49879537.629556463821153 -120.6550453 64.250024136178837 -50.3425453tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-41751309399113996712023-10-28T11:38:00.000-04:002023-10-28T11:38:30.386-04:00Armadillo Encounter<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6rNkYZG47q94nduwftiQUM3hRYV6up5fpTycGxFk6lLc_uiqKxSgibyPGbtq4C63Zf85MRUFoLyCHwQNIwvdhy1bw9f3_j3wegWqAL6NnLNMwAe0zK3a8YoRpee8WjJ-Gaq7zWH19yTCBH0ZfSibvsCCREvTrhT7nrBV00Rm1iw-VLDgY4fqmrm7HD4/s4032/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21572.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6rNkYZG47q94nduwftiQUM3hRYV6up5fpTycGxFk6lLc_uiqKxSgibyPGbtq4C63Zf85MRUFoLyCHwQNIwvdhy1bw9f3_j3wegWqAL6NnLNMwAe0zK3a8YoRpee8WjJ-Gaq7zWH19yTCBH0ZfSibvsCCREvTrhT7nrBV00Rm1iw-VLDgY4fqmrm7HD4/w400-h300/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21572.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> 09 October 2023 – Monday<p></p><p>Sunrise through our window at Robinson Point COE Campground in Mountain View, Arkansas</p><p>0904 62,119 miles 60°</p><p>Leave the campground and say goodbye to Norfork Lake.</p><p>We didn't catch a photo, but shortly after leaving the campground we passed a bald eagle going after a squirrel in the road.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSFEeJRR1QeqVqdjJ5PkUA9RQMoa3m6y4pqbUiO2JB5i3WQ5Y3Ijwrs2R-G1M2rwzbmBlPKW-DlT9vr05hhX7utJ1sHPSfYobSMMrvPI88xq8Ghxnnn7RrGcLz3BRtO5ry33lry1vj1q-lPlhxeJW-ugk79U8-tqtGUL_KOH_JWckCzNKM_hIP3YfdaM/s3262/Branson-1009-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21854.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2561" data-original-width="3262" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSFEeJRR1QeqVqdjJ5PkUA9RQMoa3m6y4pqbUiO2JB5i3WQ5Y3Ijwrs2R-G1M2rwzbmBlPKW-DlT9vr05hhX7utJ1sHPSfYobSMMrvPI88xq8Ghxnnn7RrGcLz3BRtO5ry33lry1vj1q-lPlhxeJW-ugk79U8-tqtGUL_KOH_JWckCzNKM_hIP3YfdaM/w400-h314/Branson-1009-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21854.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Between Arkansas and Tennessee we briefly popped back into Missouri. In the river lowlands, cotton fields bordered both sides of the road.<div>Many of the fields were burning with intentional fires. Looking this up after getting home shows it is a common, but increasingly controversial, practice used to clear fields of pests and remaining plants after harvesting.<br /> <p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUENHNjY3KmR2K3ynZEfPSgbQFyxdctAEEAyLUfANbjqOLbWzVkWuujv0sKvgUtI4cvp6_jZRsipbNU1pO4gxbYtcHlkv8i1tQ0f15RYTHDZ6yPXH_HV9Xiq5Bbfw8EJzzHWKWzjXrwGJ99SJsfqzDpNbToVS7YnfyVfB6NjIvMU3O9xC9-qVKbdrnvI/s4032/Branson-1009-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21856.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUENHNjY3KmR2K3ynZEfPSgbQFyxdctAEEAyLUfANbjqOLbWzVkWuujv0sKvgUtI4cvp6_jZRsipbNU1pO4gxbYtcHlkv8i1tQ0f15RYTHDZ6yPXH_HV9Xiq5Bbfw8EJzzHWKWzjXrwGJ99SJsfqzDpNbToVS7YnfyVfB6NjIvMU3O9xC9-qVKbdrnvI/w400-h300/Branson-1009-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21856.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Approaching the Mississippi River bridge.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUeSIuANuGqfmswSLmAGKcIngzq4M2AiLBzIUjNYlSe1Lne8s82ZL5YNczcNW97M-K6-QriJAo4YTkLg3jpYO6NTIg9pxrrpl1-uBgwxpjVsVk5tD9FZVPNea-f9vmN61HpX7HUJzDSwFe1R70XdJq0ttlRGMON7xK3FYY-cWOsMeMpgjtYXvxsZtO9oM/s4032/Branson-1009-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21858.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUeSIuANuGqfmswSLmAGKcIngzq4M2AiLBzIUjNYlSe1Lne8s82ZL5YNczcNW97M-K6-QriJAo4YTkLg3jpYO6NTIg9pxrrpl1-uBgwxpjVsVk5tD9FZVPNea-f9vmN61HpX7HUJzDSwFe1R70XdJq0ttlRGMON7xK3FYY-cWOsMeMpgjtYXvxsZtO9oM/w400-h300/Branson-1009-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21858.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Looking north out the driver side window, lots of sand bars showed how low the water level is in the big river.<p></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qd814OGyjPYHCKGRscQ6D78s1LjNK8Q0LhGvmwTjA1bHWIUMkiT0k5s3_7HAIQaZ2IXRQjI90mVIaCQvDg3IS0_bgg2peJ6ToMMiFzF7SDwG72QMEboz7P3_b_9YFxNWIBdlNw5BgDzSEebgP-7wbE3iJfGJoWmaRFofCN4LQGZi8cNvnLdwLWuC5Dk/s4032/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21518.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qd814OGyjPYHCKGRscQ6D78s1LjNK8Q0LhGvmwTjA1bHWIUMkiT0k5s3_7HAIQaZ2IXRQjI90mVIaCQvDg3IS0_bgg2peJ6ToMMiFzF7SDwG72QMEboz7P3_b_9YFxNWIBdlNw5BgDzSEebgP-7wbE3iJfGJoWmaRFofCN4LQGZi8cNvnLdwLWuC5Dk/w400-h300/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21518.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1518 62,364 miles 76°<p></p><p>Beth found a very reasonable stopover at the City Park in Milan, Tennessee. We had Site #1 for $25. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtZT1CNN0VGLP8x2d_GjphoMyDNpxgCab9doGOEJXtP_HvC2KELMVGyIHMc-454fZ6il4cwVxgXdiBsNpY9KHVWLa6swLmF5E4KXyzZfjw774gBI3nCa3sk6fw6mN9z5Qi1IsIcikL3HC8onCGBRee8OKX_VEqqslFgSZ9irokPwlULig74MwMqN7uSic/s4032/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21521.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtZT1CNN0VGLP8x2d_GjphoMyDNpxgCab9doGOEJXtP_HvC2KELMVGyIHMc-454fZ6il4cwVxgXdiBsNpY9KHVWLa6swLmF5E4KXyzZfjw774gBI3nCa3sk6fw6mN9z5Qi1IsIcikL3HC8onCGBRee8OKX_VEqqslFgSZ9irokPwlULig74MwMqN7uSic/w400-h300/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21521.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />In addition to lots of baseball fields, the park had a rodeo stadium and this R/C car track.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWSbnwrBeKgxagJwMMmlSC4xAbzguP-PzGlAshLXsDM1kEQ35fHpJVeUuLrUh0Lw80DH1Dm_6lDu_ec33yWvvt8jOSrQdGOzXDYl9vKSwgG5HoKp3JFF1KSWNj9-yV92_FemBXua12YuyqbwsAcGgq5sbOE1T4MD_UUqIZXSRHdmUTObuNbMPv2IMT9L8/s4000/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21523.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWSbnwrBeKgxagJwMMmlSC4xAbzguP-PzGlAshLXsDM1kEQ35fHpJVeUuLrUh0Lw80DH1Dm_6lDu_ec33yWvvt8jOSrQdGOzXDYl9vKSwgG5HoKp3JFF1KSWNj9-yV92_FemBXua12YuyqbwsAcGgq5sbOE1T4MD_UUqIZXSRHdmUTObuNbMPv2IMT9L8/w300-h400/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21523.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />We enjoyed the paved walking path that circles the park and provides easy access to the Frisbee golf course. Frisbee targets had fun names like"H2Oh, no!"<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju7lwDvGu-brUDpNRAzGpND90adxms8EFsGabO_ajuBe7QeTPV4NEP-4D83BrrzX3XZBkNBistpQeupNKIy7n5Q4MdL_F1krR96Tak7Xy18JCr-dwJRap5K5FLetE-wHoKxS2lq0nRXhCxBGoIDFNtOu-Xy0FkGFm3uMp9dFiqkhvMGmxmD7ydvfwNAMM/s4032/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21524.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju7lwDvGu-brUDpNRAzGpND90adxms8EFsGabO_ajuBe7QeTPV4NEP-4D83BrrzX3XZBkNBistpQeupNKIy7n5Q4MdL_F1krR96Tak7Xy18JCr-dwJRap5K5FLetE-wHoKxS2lq0nRXhCxBGoIDFNtOu-Xy0FkGFm3uMp9dFiqkhvMGmxmD7ydvfwNAMM/w300-h400/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21524.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Beth walked back to the van while I went looking for a rail facility I'd seen on a Google satellite view. Wandering took me through a pollinator garden where milkweed were going to seed. This will make some butterflies very happy.<br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiym5jGzLHwT09MkKrYao7KbrAv49LXsEupIZV8x3bQxY12yqUl8zb9C4MoqrjR7LIqmQujpc2Z55QKgw5hHfykpOK-H_G2LddvxxWQvy1ZyXdSnePYtiyQP8bE9WI6dIG_q3SHNP1BwMI_CPC-Frrt_FCCqtMlFLF4d1DI3Zq7DeSzch3M40zk73pb4ME/s3263/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21525.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2447" data-original-width="3263" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiym5jGzLHwT09MkKrYao7KbrAv49LXsEupIZV8x3bQxY12yqUl8zb9C4MoqrjR7LIqmQujpc2Z55QKgw5hHfykpOK-H_G2LddvxxWQvy1ZyXdSnePYtiyQP8bE9WI6dIG_q3SHNP1BwMI_CPC-Frrt_FCCqtMlFLF4d1DI3Zq7DeSzch3M40zk73pb4ME/w400-h300/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21525.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I found warehouses, but all the tracks had been removed. I wonder what industries were here.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaEul93Amzgf4aj7Fg94sorscGJkLGe6S-6r-8RIYryrMvgCpaVJ-QFFfn7MKP5m0uDhfRtAtboDvMuB5Wp8DEJqEcrwxAmf2ihGiIDXUetV3OmdaMeZFSYMEq0bi9wGn4Am3-t4Gf8QNvglIv7B8HBcdLe3Xh_0y_8zGVZVI5ZrMZ8yRMXqfBfKPyGiY/s4032/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21536.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaEul93Amzgf4aj7Fg94sorscGJkLGe6S-6r-8RIYryrMvgCpaVJ-QFFfn7MKP5m0uDhfRtAtboDvMuB5Wp8DEJqEcrwxAmf2ihGiIDXUetV3OmdaMeZFSYMEq0bi9wGn4Am3-t4Gf8QNvglIv7B8HBcdLe3Xh_0y_8zGVZVI5ZrMZ8yRMXqfBfKPyGiY/w300-h400/Branson-1009-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21536.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Passing back through the pollinator garden I heard shuffeling in the bushes. I froze and was rewarded when an armadillo came very close to me as it searched for grubs. <br /><p></p><p>The only armadillos I'd seen before were dead on the side of a road. Apparently their vision isn't good, so it wasn't bothered by a photographer. It even left me time to shoot this short video.</p><p>We definitely recommend Milan's City Park for an interesting overnight stop.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz57EBeprAUH3B0uNdk6NyDp5mNOXyF6ApeNM_l9KrLNytSCflgZUOrQYa6F2eskGthMiqlEhMHn769tuAYYg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzRy5Xzh82I_tEVhoAqL83uqDPSzESYQn8Yth__xb3JaMau96l6m5KWg9nnYktm6Q-Dl7UUCuXugvocyVziqBxfSyz-XtVl0blsZJNV9FjPyKW7LGsgSUJy1hrGfAnSnoohzNVYkawXyCrW5zG3DKXlH0khWEvcYjDoDB-uLP7y-IYqnP7rTuq4G682Y/s1536/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-27%20at%2011.00.21%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1035" data-original-width="1536" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzRy5Xzh82I_tEVhoAqL83uqDPSzESYQn8Yth__xb3JaMau96l6m5KWg9nnYktm6Q-Dl7UUCuXugvocyVziqBxfSyz-XtVl0blsZJNV9FjPyKW7LGsgSUJy1hrGfAnSnoohzNVYkawXyCrW5zG3DKXlH0khWEvcYjDoDB-uLP7y-IYqnP7rTuq4G682Y/w400-h270/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-27%20at%2011.00.21%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Today's Route</div><div>Arkansas to Tennessee</div></div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0Milan City Park, 7001 Ellington Dr, Milan, TN 38358, USA35.918075 -88.7354687.6078411638211563 -123.891718 64.228308836178854 -53.579218tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-19628098284763884832023-10-20T13:11:00.003-04:002023-10-21T18:19:00.905-04:00Yellville, Flippin, and a Starry Night<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ei78MoJye8C4kOy6oP-DUMYnMbYW5aw8WZ3MLMuDJ_FEjkyCCaFOwbbUCcGamk9TSpMs_FrpHr9WI_QNcsYR_ReF_PGtV6sUaQwiO3z4ivnrplV8YE3cCHF4NA73rBlSjtSVtYyo8FrpWkdm7mh6aFvTlgHaklRwFd2oa4kh_CZCXHgzR1XLhFakFeI/s3876/Branson-1008-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21816.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2907" data-original-width="3876" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ei78MoJye8C4kOy6oP-DUMYnMbYW5aw8WZ3MLMuDJ_FEjkyCCaFOwbbUCcGamk9TSpMs_FrpHr9WI_QNcsYR_ReF_PGtV6sUaQwiO3z4ivnrplV8YE3cCHF4NA73rBlSjtSVtYyo8FrpWkdm7mh6aFvTlgHaklRwFd2oa4kh_CZCXHgzR1XLhFakFeI/w400-h300/Branson-1008-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21816.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> 08 October 2023 – Sunday<p></p><p>1032 62,017 miles 72°</p><p>After five days of fun and education at the Pleasure-Way Connection Rally, we said our goodbyes and left Branson.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuhy8Y6k4MQL5ZfvDmmfH1QqtNB6ylI_RsiuKHZvdAqXHIyHHuqAXscbma8gGxJdIYhtZKCTcpvDCTyLIqTTPCSgweS392dOkZeGqjTKauUQcoyiWsDekl0iXBfh4Wrt3gA_TDO0GPsJ5stHYjY216Kcohfn5dklxCx8wSGsLy055dAz1JP5rXjFFYruM" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuhy8Y6k4MQL5ZfvDmmfH1QqtNB6ylI_RsiuKHZvdAqXHIyHHuqAXscbma8gGxJdIYhtZKCTcpvDCTyLIqTTPCSgweS392dOkZeGqjTKauUQcoyiWsDekl0iXBfh4Wrt3gA_TDO0GPsJ5stHYjY216Kcohfn5dklxCx8wSGsLy055dAz1JP5rXjFFYruM=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>1142 62,051 miles 66° 1211 ft</div><div><br /></div><div>Choosing a homeward bound route through Arkansas yielded some interesting town names. This state welcome center had clean restrooms and lots of tourism information.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsLtRR-AMuAkdn2i-eDx1QF90L_atwa_cu1cccmbOmS0yX6FQOpI4EcJ8NsUuSaOE941_vi7DaAL58dlLJmS5Q0AAy7TVG8yo1Ddand4rBN3pUo9DPKXFZaHHBkc4iBroOqIgEmuD4vuZzoYojb0dH4Tl70e-wSR1zUGYnmwCrkM_ca-SSEtRRoDaZMA/s3922/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21603.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1764" data-original-width="3922" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsLtRR-AMuAkdn2i-eDx1QF90L_atwa_cu1cccmbOmS0yX6FQOpI4EcJ8NsUuSaOE941_vi7DaAL58dlLJmS5Q0AAy7TVG8yo1Ddand4rBN3pUo9DPKXFZaHHBkc4iBroOqIgEmuD4vuZzoYojb0dH4Tl70e-wSR1zUGYnmwCrkM_ca-SSEtRRoDaZMA/w400-h180/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21603.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1230 62,085 miles 66° 722 ft</div><div><br /></div><div>Pulled over in Yellville, as I can't pass up the combination of a railroad station and caboose. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4xEv7VgyHl47I_ZIOEPD2za9W1eNORe3OlA3qB1TqwSydpldQwLMDzAcHx3EfHcc6jW_fJkjEY9cCnNFSP3eHcdfDbzn6E-chxtNPd5n4rowML9YHvXk_d_-S1pMUknUHZpD7d9KtHRYMe2saWc97iVWW-IbwvilNiv1rs2fvnQCcG15vK8REXDLCWU/s4003/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21610.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4003" data-original-width="3002" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4xEv7VgyHl47I_ZIOEPD2za9W1eNORe3OlA3qB1TqwSydpldQwLMDzAcHx3EfHcc6jW_fJkjEY9cCnNFSP3eHcdfDbzn6E-chxtNPd5n4rowML9YHvXk_d_-S1pMUknUHZpD7d9KtHRYMe2saWc97iVWW-IbwvilNiv1rs2fvnQCcG15vK8REXDLCWU/s320/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21610.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />They turned out to be part of a pleasant hillside town park and picnic area. A sign on the door showed the Marion County Arkansas Heritage Society is open Tues, Wed, Thur, from 10 to 2. Despite not being open, historical signage showed that the name came from Arkansas's second governor <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald_Yell" target="_blank">Archibald Yell</a>. We were really hoping for a more colorful history.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmk1EvFe32EWA-ecK-DJw9jhbqca5ho2D7fE5fkeXc6_KPbPMyoVZAmz_eLSqLjHbHs4MxkqvST71ECJiGrDrmEGiY8sMJPpR0T-8QxWu3r25NaQiWZeDRC74isomKYa6ygLtpiVmzOn8UabgjYhaw0vCc-rrfwzI45oxgazXtq7TbcTgZ8Sz_jeE0i7U/s4032/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21609.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmk1EvFe32EWA-ecK-DJw9jhbqca5ho2D7fE5fkeXc6_KPbPMyoVZAmz_eLSqLjHbHs4MxkqvST71ECJiGrDrmEGiY8sMJPpR0T-8QxWu3r25NaQiWZeDRC74isomKYa6ygLtpiVmzOn8UabgjYhaw0vCc-rrfwzI45oxgazXtq7TbcTgZ8Sz_jeE0i7U/s320/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21609.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Shade in the picnic area was provided by <a href="https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_juvi.pdf" target="_blank">Eastern Red Cedar</a> trees. Actually Junipers, the trees were fruiting with interesting blue berries. Looked up the tree and discovered that the berries are a favorite food and reason behind the name of the gorgeous <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Cedar_Waxwing/id#" target="_blank">Cedar Waxwing</a> birds. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggzRmU-3cyEruAmHurL_-OL-RWqMioEfUunbhMjvaCrD841BTgz5pYhb2jz82uiE7iaQvqTcslk14X0NMls4W6U3l0TlDnrTegUAVSXAlayVuyY-NRqUHkh5VadP1yWJtKKOg3i9enXaSNIs752vdvmJrp6WXaQ-6j0Au68tPngv4qKFH8NRlvA-VFxtQ/s4017/Branson-1008-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21809.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="4017" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggzRmU-3cyEruAmHurL_-OL-RWqMioEfUunbhMjvaCrD841BTgz5pYhb2jz82uiE7iaQvqTcslk14X0NMls4W6U3l0TlDnrTegUAVSXAlayVuyY-NRqUHkh5VadP1yWJtKKOg3i9enXaSNIs752vdvmJrp6WXaQ-6j0Au68tPngv4qKFH8NRlvA-VFxtQ/w400-h126/Branson-1008-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21809.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Crossing the White River in Flippin, Beth snapped a quick photo just so we would remember the unique name. Wikipedia taught us it "was named for the military service of SGT Thomas H. Flippin of Captain Hugh Brown’s Company, 1st Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Militia during the War of 1812." Prior to being incorporated as a town, the area was known as "Goatville" so Flippin might be considered an improvement.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpfS7lVXGs5_BkJzncQjEEhU6RBbRKv3nBVaCYanLl7wB88qlk5F9nevEOZes0JY1Jf-HroXoeFf6Si3wt9bGjlr01ii5RQBVPzTK9nz0Gmau5DlbCBmmY-SgNcbhwU_By1JmsFlq51szhzuW_GcG9hwdbWHiwgF8JA4USyeKshmIWQ-CFwLAtdpu-nc/s3024/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21563.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpfS7lVXGs5_BkJzncQjEEhU6RBbRKv3nBVaCYanLl7wB88qlk5F9nevEOZes0JY1Jf-HroXoeFf6Si3wt9bGjlr01ii5RQBVPzTK9nz0Gmau5DlbCBmmY-SgNcbhwU_By1JmsFlq51szhzuW_GcG9hwdbWHiwgF8JA4USyeKshmIWQ-CFwLAtdpu-nc/w400-h300/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21563.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>1355 62,118 miles 70°</div><div><br />We picked Site 85 in <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232694" target="_blank">Robinson Point</a> Campground. If you look way down at the end of the point you might find our silver van on the left. Although perfect in October, I wouldn't want any of these sites in the heat of summer as there isn't any real shade.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GluhSugV0Znq7iWTIoaqIDpWx7SWVsvycIjGGyWHbvLXZJMzU3_NgVoGwOu9DNItDzsTn4YpV0QSs4gjlZ_jI36xD1Qs6o5iwOm1M7iDDpcltXNKQkhE7oDQTfqqu2DsoQ9qdzi-kTulfvAPmk5hY2etHfZhf9etnv1com1YUF5YJ3n0aAbvEhU439s/s4032/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21559.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1636" data-original-width="4032" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GluhSugV0Znq7iWTIoaqIDpWx7SWVsvycIjGGyWHbvLXZJMzU3_NgVoGwOu9DNItDzsTn4YpV0QSs4gjlZ_jI36xD1Qs6o5iwOm1M7iDDpcltXNKQkhE7oDQTfqqu2DsoQ9qdzi-kTulfvAPmk5hY2etHfZhf9etnv1com1YUF5YJ3n0aAbvEhU439s/w400-h163/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21559.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />COE (US Army Corp of Engineers) campgrounds are some of our favorite places because they are reasonably priced, clean, and often on the water. This was $26 ($13 for senior pass holders) with 50 amp electric and water hook-ups and no street lights.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9A9XErhYA2DP9o7-jsQ3X9CDliJUkaEl7UPstFlyRGHG6WQJ1TjjS8AqFkTCU4dD9CO9NrFzTW_UEiFci_IlQ_FurStGZBL9ourQSqv16roNPZCzUKO52gkCafF-kJkEYwrwO5AMgRR44JrJ4OPwTZ4ymJwTMS7UpRKBF8pbGuShh6owMLbtS9SEzkUM/s4032/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21560.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9A9XErhYA2DP9o7-jsQ3X9CDliJUkaEl7UPstFlyRGHG6WQJ1TjjS8AqFkTCU4dD9CO9NrFzTW_UEiFci_IlQ_FurStGZBL9ourQSqv16roNPZCzUKO52gkCafF-kJkEYwrwO5AMgRR44JrJ4OPwTZ4ymJwTMS7UpRKBF8pbGuShh6owMLbtS9SEzkUM/s320/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21560.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />A few of the sites were set-up in an X for sharing. We hadn't seen this design before. It would be perfect for two families that wanted to spend time together.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBDyQ898aOuUQZU0VPzNLQfJ2EHah6w6QGnVZNcM3E7XmK21TQVs6ej2wJV_ZMI_HfgcRQcIKzvlKHRe37LZjtFDz5D8XaU60S4M6roIT60qqSTCyw5rcSmJuNaXN63a3RNLxNiUnC4PnLAhj36AK0pUOWyHhvViGO0mxc_oBFWJUwP7NPB0p28lCZqE/s4032/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21566.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBDyQ898aOuUQZU0VPzNLQfJ2EHah6w6QGnVZNcM3E7XmK21TQVs6ej2wJV_ZMI_HfgcRQcIKzvlKHRe37LZjtFDz5D8XaU60S4M6roIT60qqSTCyw5rcSmJuNaXN63a3RNLxNiUnC4PnLAhj36AK0pUOWyHhvViGO0mxc_oBFWJUwP7NPB0p28lCZqE/s320/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21566.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Water levels were low. The tree between us and the lake was evidence that they had been higher.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAvb_u3m6gGGZe39mQXBQEpoGjR6P6Xe9A05BUJvTvrdKvFGuYcbNBaoqa8AZGypeJSobHXjh-LKmjBbwnYtqwmY7AYQZppqQv_YiVLmB-vq2ZWDCb_VCuyo709JSfCc_t6v0UnpSsCKiSt43RdsCMYscyjZP8ll2Ivo2su9xivRi7erQqsPI_vs95KJE/s3171/Branson-1008-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21819.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2378" data-original-width="3171" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAvb_u3m6gGGZe39mQXBQEpoGjR6P6Xe9A05BUJvTvrdKvFGuYcbNBaoqa8AZGypeJSobHXjh-LKmjBbwnYtqwmY7AYQZppqQv_YiVLmB-vq2ZWDCb_VCuyo709JSfCc_t6v0UnpSsCKiSt43RdsCMYscyjZP8ll2Ivo2su9xivRi7erQqsPI_vs95KJE/w400-h300/Branson-1008-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21819.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The lack of streetlights was welcome after sunset when Beth went out to view the night skies. Our neighbors were thrilled when she shared this photo of their RV with the eerie blue glow.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp80q2yn8wkLppb7pQHpkUmt4VmEiPa3pM_Apay8YcUILTiZmm3ijon1gpOwaO-JdE6YeyGjWu6l_ON-tYGUn7wVM9tKU0IL4igxqntW3YGsFB7hyphenhyphenSfXw6Wsrd-sp-KuPoouHWDFlmHJ0emj7Q6W85_3kDNMWDRlbPHkXR_RiNB1WIO_FnVBhHk2z_-NQ/s4032/Branson-1008-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21820.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp80q2yn8wkLppb7pQHpkUmt4VmEiPa3pM_Apay8YcUILTiZmm3ijon1gpOwaO-JdE6YeyGjWu6l_ON-tYGUn7wVM9tKU0IL4igxqntW3YGsFB7hyphenhyphenSfXw6Wsrd-sp-KuPoouHWDFlmHJ0emj7Q6W85_3kDNMWDRlbPHkXR_RiNB1WIO_FnVBhHk2z_-NQ/w400-h300/Branson-1008-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21820.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />She sets an iPhone 13 on a tripod and uses her watch to trigger the exposure. A few satellites were passing in front of the milky way in this view.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8lokqvjWwfxRnXSXqvpkuk7mIaP5KalcRQ60ba9fc33o4clbaZYwQ7z4QhsQ8RSnCHx6Hc4jcJcHms1BpmYYHfCr-dyvqZbO84pk5wu5M2AFt98rUI3Gi8fvWSL-HI2Cxib5vQiP6qxqiAbNStG2qGwd-T_rn8PDkqzKLuG6aIq338mF6hUwIOl9WzbE/s3286/Branson-1008-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21838.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2464" data-original-width="3286" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8lokqvjWwfxRnXSXqvpkuk7mIaP5KalcRQ60ba9fc33o4clbaZYwQ7z4QhsQ8RSnCHx6Hc4jcJcHms1BpmYYHfCr-dyvqZbO84pk5wu5M2AFt98rUI3Gi8fvWSL-HI2Cxib5vQiP6qxqiAbNStG2qGwd-T_rn8PDkqzKLuG6aIq338mF6hUwIOl9WzbE/w400-h300/Branson-1008-iPhone%2013-%20IMG_21838.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />She even captured a photo of the van under starry skies after I had fallen asleep. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-l_4zVj-DjiTUMoX2hDNMJ_VcZtcmWPixJjwx2u42aIORPxS3d-svn6ULqtpYCZt3QQ8bEqiteg48x9kkl6ItD1RhHrm0-XklzJFjNj69rYJy_xNHv3bE38MBFypD7IDNRC6i7Ez9EaUjNyQ-2_7CLudzDmputPKbLNpK1T9qY_5blsJCuBYO4aD-wg/s1808/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-20%20at%2011.32.32%20AM.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1075" data-original-width="1808" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-l_4zVj-DjiTUMoX2hDNMJ_VcZtcmWPixJjwx2u42aIORPxS3d-svn6ULqtpYCZt3QQ8bEqiteg48x9kkl6ItD1RhHrm0-XklzJFjNj69rYJy_xNHv3bE38MBFypD7IDNRC6i7Ez9EaUjNyQ-2_7CLudzDmputPKbLNpK1T9qY_5blsJCuBYO4aD-wg/w400-h238/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-20%20at%2011.32.32%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Today's Route</div><div><br /></div><div>A relaxing 101 miles across northern Arkansas</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0Mountain Home, AR, USA36.3400904 -92.3852178.0298565638211556 -127.541467 64.650324236178847 -57.228967tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-14976031969561112562023-10-19T09:53:00.000-04:002023-10-28T11:40:35.313-04:002023 Pleasure-Way Connection Rally Recap<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshKgwoqCliah6ogespDSFeV4QawJGCAHnPVF2rY5PtIkhYtAsI8A1VF9CIMknrNKLu2qY8AJr364SywMKPMb9xL7UPPxxO-sAhyR_8LXgoiWysEd07lQKUlFdOkyNHvl1cSiWP__8FKINS23vxp8XTgFOsNC0MgO4hUefXo-ssQ1yWVU2w7j1OrlWnr4/s900/Connection%20Sticker.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="900" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshKgwoqCliah6ogespDSFeV4QawJGCAHnPVF2rY5PtIkhYtAsI8A1VF9CIMknrNKLu2qY8AJr364SywMKPMb9xL7UPPxxO-sAhyR_8LXgoiWysEd07lQKUlFdOkyNHvl1cSiWP__8FKINS23vxp8XTgFOsNC0MgO4hUefXo-ssQ1yWVU2w7j1OrlWnr4/w200-h176/Connection%20Sticker.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">04 October 2023 – Wednesday</h4></span></div><p></p><p>The second Pleasure-Way East–West Connection Rally was a great opportunity to reconnect with friends across the country. Here's a little taste of each day's activities</p><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Znpy5qt0th41kUHZaLqgkyZZbwrTKfTp-_hvvA6qpx6RliHGqTPjEiSmC16WWDWkI3uc0vFyjKg04JtetbVKDwsHVSQv_Z5ZQT7K01Z2Yq_6idW0GRVeJnVoZzk-dtoT-Xe3nN5NRrxLfnwSc2OnfBtqtKDDScC3BPBU4WS-JHu6N84Qjo5MGMGrEyM/s3761/Branson-1005-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21708.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2821" data-original-width="3761" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Znpy5qt0th41kUHZaLqgkyZZbwrTKfTp-_hvvA6qpx6RliHGqTPjEiSmC16WWDWkI3uc0vFyjKg04JtetbVKDwsHVSQv_Z5ZQT7K01Z2Yq_6idW0GRVeJnVoZzk-dtoT-Xe3nN5NRrxLfnwSc2OnfBtqtKDDScC3BPBU4WS-JHu6N84Qjo5MGMGrEyM/w400-h300/Branson-1005-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21708.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Day 1 - Arrival<div><br /></div><div>With 104 vans, some of the big pull through sites were shared so everyone could fit into the campground. We enjoyed getting to know our neighbors Darryl & Carol from the west coast.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXAT7YAMQrF8ql2DMXW9UpbmeUKpKbv5IuBfVzkieTCBIEHimmI-7Ju4Xoy_LUNcH6_dkXt3564GQjrWoapmPMc7EWWgaQ9QDbFzpSF294Wxu_C3q-yop1IFtVdWAY33q5GYMz_z9vdqnp06DjNrdSrJ7MMUMKZihvehgEnXjKNeMZn_iycmytQLr7lI/s7115/Branson-1004-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21704.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2249" data-original-width="7115" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXAT7YAMQrF8ql2DMXW9UpbmeUKpKbv5IuBfVzkieTCBIEHimmI-7Ju4Xoy_LUNcH6_dkXt3564GQjrWoapmPMc7EWWgaQ9QDbFzpSF294Wxu_C3q-yop1IFtVdWAY33q5GYMz_z9vdqnp06DjNrdSrJ7MMUMKZihvehgEnXjKNeMZn_iycmytQLr7lI/w400-h126/Branson-1004-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21704.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Everyone was welcomed with a cocktail party on the first night. Pleasure-Way t-shirts were given to anyone that didn't have one from a prior rally.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYJitnPfVh8iGx3NBrf3pebKhwgc52gv2w8VDnWMCZxw7YLKYXX3XYRGJmHzDHguMZTuq9rKZqDiGKHaRwQKVLUKYw6vrZgiYGL6eeuQz7IvPXuy_miGzl0sikazCSq_2UE8hkJNbBz2xjSqRH6dcbsOOPTiwTveRFMj16qfJ-xEDgEOR8LjMFo9N6PI/s4895/Branson-1004-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21096.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4895" data-original-width="3268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYJitnPfVh8iGx3NBrf3pebKhwgc52gv2w8VDnWMCZxw7YLKYXX3XYRGJmHzDHguMZTuq9rKZqDiGKHaRwQKVLUKYw6vrZgiYGL6eeuQz7IvPXuy_miGzl0sikazCSq_2UE8hkJNbBz2xjSqRH6dcbsOOPTiwTveRFMj16qfJ-xEDgEOR8LjMFo9N6PI/s320/Branson-1004-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21096.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br />The ever popular sign-up for a personal visit list! <p></p><p>We continue to be impressed that Pleasure-Way personnel come troubleshoot their products, irrespective of age, at these rallies.</p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4qY7CNV0tO3xd3EYM2qkQam844qKfBmm0mTxTipNOXRkxDujRMCBMqFO-DutVArucPDkcxFDqpVW-rn3B82y_sY9t6BuQMynKp3kIlxHsY24CqOZBsX2W__WId9CQUoFb8iT8NdJ7K1RhqcBhshPRmXnnXpEdP9nBFCorBWeRxnw5DNS0foCZYDgIQdc/s4895/Branson-1005-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21105.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3268" data-original-width="4895" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4qY7CNV0tO3xd3EYM2qkQam844qKfBmm0mTxTipNOXRkxDujRMCBMqFO-DutVArucPDkcxFDqpVW-rn3B82y_sY9t6BuQMynKp3kIlxHsY24CqOZBsX2W__WId9CQUoFb8iT8NdJ7K1RhqcBhshPRmXnnXpEdP9nBFCorBWeRxnw5DNS0foCZYDgIQdc/w400-h268/Branson-1005-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21105.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>Day 2</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Seminars on Ford & Mercedes Chassis were well attended. Still haven't had anyone from Stellantis (RAM) willing to come speak to the group.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2s5InsbMre6J273ZUZ9RY_5u1MFTsI5rtEjv3nBUMfRuH5yusnw3mH33ASwz-aHDWqItD9uwGlW05tImnfw2D2PWxBkg31Bwh14_rigdzoGtk4XlRtRf3-wSwdr9T0FUYCKg9Mz59YQkZSAkYPVZLC3i4ifOCrP3W9VqbYRENKoaK41ufwBAfybB2mY/s4895/Branson-1005-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21115.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3268" data-original-width="4895" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2s5InsbMre6J273ZUZ9RY_5u1MFTsI5rtEjv3nBUMfRuH5yusnw3mH33ASwz-aHDWqItD9uwGlW05tImnfw2D2PWxBkg31Bwh14_rigdzoGtk4XlRtRf3-wSwdr9T0FUYCKg9Mz59YQkZSAkYPVZLC3i4ifOCrP3W9VqbYRENKoaK41ufwBAfybB2mY/w400-h268/Branson-1005-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21115.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The campground owners were active throughout the rally, even helping to serve dinner. Brunch and dinners were included in the rally price.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR69k3mmdr13ghYb_FaQxqxnoq17bqAKHrQ1HQMZiYa-TIT8G8QcP44Zr6H2XbrIeeu_PcYjql2WUpD9Il8IeXbM1PexEiSmIRNiDtYa-oBNahMBZxGCNnlTwT4IJOtgSfF6bHGngCi9-M51VUXLrPVjKe202zBeYPddeNpDP6lXB9TghfqyLcmNIzC7I/s3797/Branson-1006-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="3797" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR69k3mmdr13ghYb_FaQxqxnoq17bqAKHrQ1HQMZiYa-TIT8G8QcP44Zr6H2XbrIeeu_PcYjql2WUpD9Il8IeXbM1PexEiSmIRNiDtYa-oBNahMBZxGCNnlTwT4IJOtgSfF6bHGngCi9-M51VUXLrPVjKe202zBeYPddeNpDP6lXB9TghfqyLcmNIzC7I/w400-h300/Branson-1006-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21640.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Darryl LeVesque hosted two fun sessions where owners were invited to share their favorite gadgets. So many people were interested that the group was divided between even and odd numbered sites.</div><div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0UR1X4IeE39c__qpnHINk3WRA0WsvF6RlYxgAWbG6gjVhogcenTM5ZjCE7OcCpBNf7InqMUWoUaty5N_FXekx3JE9hHEItROqOgeO7ErpF0FLjjwp-Gl-W64d1Kg9JmhXpK01Ai3mnInS4yFycRefiCahtDMQMnQj61tQbNmb75iCGdyccIvjpZMGhI/s4032/Branson-1005-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21614.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0UR1X4IeE39c__qpnHINk3WRA0WsvF6RlYxgAWbG6gjVhogcenTM5ZjCE7OcCpBNf7InqMUWoUaty5N_FXekx3JE9hHEItROqOgeO7ErpF0FLjjwp-Gl-W64d1Kg9JmhXpK01Ai3mnInS4yFycRefiCahtDMQMnQj61tQbNmb75iCGdyccIvjpZMGhI/w400-h300/Branson-1005-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21614.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Evening brought new and old friends together for informal chats around multiple campfires.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhML9MrWm-8nq63v7KnrcZnWA1sFXBFCxaVGfvIYClJlbs2eAhqR_pI1BPtW8HEHm2jr7G3qIuWqMiHRZbeiIVhtrzIEG9-VF3QMK5Tt05NKkohcl1R5olMjbB8EKbnrMvPXl62aGpJ1Efk5kO-trdRieUhx5E9G8-Q86ZxeSe-yn1JRlO5r8GXqgrlb9A/s4895/Branson-1006-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21137.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3267" data-original-width="4895" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhML9MrWm-8nq63v7KnrcZnWA1sFXBFCxaVGfvIYClJlbs2eAhqR_pI1BPtW8HEHm2jr7G3qIuWqMiHRZbeiIVhtrzIEG9-VF3QMK5Tt05NKkohcl1R5olMjbB8EKbnrMvPXl62aGpJ1Efk5kO-trdRieUhx5E9G8-Q86ZxeSe-yn1JRlO5r8GXqgrlb9A/w400-h268/Branson-1006-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21137.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>Day 3</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Phil Nickel gave a Tech Talk on maintenance and upkeep in the pavilion. Participants then migrated outside where lubrication points were shown on a volunteer's van awning.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihs-AKC9orA8hSzaVrScvq8WoawF-83RjCbA4dgW34V_UNWHklJWL1dy-7Ixvoh4vCnaL_c3BqTHo3lwOmN5QXrVPxVonRT7hHtG9onNouzofgRPgwEuHrWpq7hCG__V4y6OqhgrKBWNEVZgqg5XIBWRy1cUUFPgs0otesp7DHGeD-9CqvyWrbaFBkV4s/s4895/Branson-1006-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21147.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3268" data-original-width="4895" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihs-AKC9orA8hSzaVrScvq8WoawF-83RjCbA4dgW34V_UNWHklJWL1dy-7Ixvoh4vCnaL_c3BqTHo3lwOmN5QXrVPxVonRT7hHtG9onNouzofgRPgwEuHrWpq7hCG__V4y6OqhgrKBWNEVZgqg5XIBWRy1cUUFPgs0otesp7DHGeD-9CqvyWrbaFBkV4s/w400-h268/Branson-1006-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21147.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Riders of the ABC train had a barrel of fun zipping around the campground.<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwoV-roV8DsaIYrj5L0fQNFGvctZJqs1Y7zC9rowikGgi35J8VT-5ne9NxzuHHbtgAFlWQiT2wIsE_ndf_sdjXPx7w8kqRlM__iCFwQTm-Yc-joI4qbLs0B2cdeoDasNuv_fjJ0YNqPhcVwQfgEyn2wLVzIs3QtFxJaGTdRXzSGCAmwafWntniuOwIH0/s4343/Branson-1006-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21303.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2899" data-original-width="4343" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwoV-roV8DsaIYrj5L0fQNFGvctZJqs1Y7zC9rowikGgi35J8VT-5ne9NxzuHHbtgAFlWQiT2wIsE_ndf_sdjXPx7w8kqRlM__iCFwQTm-Yc-joI4qbLs0B2cdeoDasNuv_fjJ0YNqPhcVwQfgEyn2wLVzIs3QtFxJaGTdRXzSGCAmwafWntniuOwIH0/w400-h268/Branson-1006-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21303.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Evening brought everyone together for a Hillbilly Party with the talented and fun <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/631779363685697" target="_blank">Homestead Pickers</a>. Phil released his inner rooster as a guest singer in <i>Ghost Chickens in the Sky.</i> <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQF9dAgziOxU1QnuN-YlQGWXiZSb3iiIYfr3INp8bbd0w6YzTpwWtjbg_e30y609ea4f6RZjI8_I1ZJqbUIG1ov1wBcOUC2ZXioHL1KUk5iVzsZRYjWqaU_PoYQQiFzvsQr92bSB2uL4TGwpjdJ7V5TakmG1pkhC1K0CN65MrGcbD1nDNdcQiDN51Qifs/s4895/Branson-1006-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21318.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3268" data-original-width="4895" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQF9dAgziOxU1QnuN-YlQGWXiZSb3iiIYfr3INp8bbd0w6YzTpwWtjbg_e30y609ea4f6RZjI8_I1ZJqbUIG1ov1wBcOUC2ZXioHL1KUk5iVzsZRYjWqaU_PoYQQiFzvsQr92bSB2uL4TGwpjdJ7V5TakmG1pkhC1K0CN65MrGcbD1nDNdcQiDN51Qifs/w400-h268/Branson-1006-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21318.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We were fortunate to see the Pickers as the leader of the group, Danny Eakin (right) retired only a few weeks after their performance.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsdLp0rWn_MZrEP4v6fDqCMgCi7nyz4Zq5miuCzUZLQsGn1hi2GBG-37_fFt731kUlpBtE92tZWTHQWcsnMMiitvaLvQhoiVT0bsPGPAoT35X7u_Xqcx9qFXDVfktPU8KDId2SWYEOxYHymQKgBYS0ms-KgrDU1Ti1WiaoLOcdBScWts6QnqqZoqfh-A/s4895/Branson-1006-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21383.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3268" data-original-width="4895" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsdLp0rWn_MZrEP4v6fDqCMgCi7nyz4Zq5miuCzUZLQsGn1hi2GBG-37_fFt731kUlpBtE92tZWTHQWcsnMMiitvaLvQhoiVT0bsPGPAoT35X7u_Xqcx9qFXDVfktPU8KDId2SWYEOxYHymQKgBYS0ms-KgrDU1Ti1WiaoLOcdBScWts6QnqqZoqfh-A/w400-h268/Branson-1006-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21383.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The "best hillbilly" contest had everyone in stitches. It wasn't just a costume contest, the winner had to show their musical talent.<p></p><p><br /><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAff_zy_JL89jcUvbpIH62219sY7FbzTb5TnyraVe7UeD58DMXVgxRpypb7rDaPQKPTSOsDa6X4BB1ZfpZyWgBE6WF6Hf5kWbtpl7YGaP9QwFjCzR_ds6p6perTZBbJgKHkQVeOy6B7GKNc6AN10JY9uHpPngAUXptk2GE06W5Lvb-bSezTgSqp9D0Vw/s4895/Branson-1006-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3268" data-original-width="4895" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAff_zy_JL89jcUvbpIH62219sY7FbzTb5TnyraVe7UeD58DMXVgxRpypb7rDaPQKPTSOsDa6X4BB1ZfpZyWgBE6WF6Hf5kWbtpl7YGaP9QwFjCzR_ds6p6perTZBbJgKHkQVeOy6B7GKNc6AN10JY9uHpPngAUXptk2GE06W5Lvb-bSezTgSqp9D0Vw/w400-h268/Branson-1006-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21132.jpg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br />Day 4</b><p></p><p>An ice cream social was followed by Q&A with Phil & Ryan from Pleasure-Way</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Tukusw80WBrK1S66Bhhyphenhyphen1UEiSSNiCFv3tPQBXWyfm-NvqDjUIUoOGx3tJcVKlPeP5-nlW7I_y9LkfYYye0mfRKBO83kY6ny4xs8I3phsrvp9DFD2MFzln3Cg8ntqNfg6z7pj6Kzxy2xDY_SmWh4e2QQHxLrJnqRXYiq5uBppd-_rqDMEF6C0ZFCJBzQ/s5012/Branson-1007-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21440E.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3192" data-original-width="5012" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Tukusw80WBrK1S66Bhhyphenhyphen1UEiSSNiCFv3tPQBXWyfm-NvqDjUIUoOGx3tJcVKlPeP5-nlW7I_y9LkfYYye0mfRKBO83kY6ny4xs8I3phsrvp9DFD2MFzln3Cg8ntqNfg6z7pj6Kzxy2xDY_SmWh4e2QQHxLrJnqRXYiq5uBppd-_rqDMEF6C0ZFCJBzQ/w400-h255/Branson-1007-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21440E.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Everyone gathered for a Group Photo<p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnsSOZLfnab9J3suPNK1yumoPJSmZ1dwebG1tL3rXOQjUk26vbe-23EOyH76D7O_qqWU3E-4f2fxWonM7d_-A2-Wx8_ckrcJPPwS_D4gqP7qy6_0KqjVo8ftf9vTqwPyydtXsF_Q0Tb-e3H4sp_5VfgyvhDzwxg41nnSjGaqoxgBPXtVfSKUqiAJUYdk/s4895/Branson-1007-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3268" data-original-width="4895" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnsSOZLfnab9J3suPNK1yumoPJSmZ1dwebG1tL3rXOQjUk26vbe-23EOyH76D7O_qqWU3E-4f2fxWonM7d_-A2-Wx8_ckrcJPPwS_D4gqP7qy6_0KqjVo8ftf9vTqwPyydtXsF_Q0Tb-e3H4sp_5VfgyvhDzwxg41nnSjGaqoxgBPXtVfSKUqiAJUYdk/w400-h268/Branson-1007-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21511.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Phil and Ryan from Pleasure-Way gave closing announcements.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUj-21Ii8vqy4F0xZFoq53qM8N-c5RH4LQVaEJogVvLWoTDUVx_dTNVothR5s0qtjbRZros1m1mAOZ68o4vgBZr69d2zLjIvcHpoIZKfMjqUlhr_8rUfm3Sj5WDHThRzzvggE2BlQkpCmuPzsG8I2_GnzfoDhryTAfJEANng6r9FdyKTqTVf-NqWyQ_e0/s4537/Branson-1007-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21504.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4537" data-original-width="3029" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUj-21Ii8vqy4F0xZFoq53qM8N-c5RH4LQVaEJogVvLWoTDUVx_dTNVothR5s0qtjbRZros1m1mAOZ68o4vgBZr69d2zLjIvcHpoIZKfMjqUlhr_8rUfm3Sj5WDHThRzzvggE2BlQkpCmuPzsG8I2_GnzfoDhryTAfJEANng6r9FdyKTqTVf-NqWyQ_e0/s320/Branson-1007-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_21504.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br />...and gave away more PW swag. I don't think anyone left the rally that didn't have at least one item from Pleasure-Way.<p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyn0VAMeFLMBclUuZnKW6lkIlchhHZJQDXtEYDcQB2TDiYfE_o-v4fwTybfsqhyphenhyphenyMM2BDM5QIBhXMb49XWS-f8oz1ZtpTGDQ4gVQpKp1Y-m3Fplpy5VQDozhxScNqn3OZhCBKNq1HAE4wwrt3ghaFEMdREBVqyAXHxo-Qb78lnUsF8B5pIaQejn9g6_5U/s4032/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21587.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyn0VAMeFLMBclUuZnKW6lkIlchhHZJQDXtEYDcQB2TDiYfE_o-v4fwTybfsqhyphenhyphenyMM2BDM5QIBhXMb49XWS-f8oz1ZtpTGDQ4gVQpKp1Y-m3Fplpy5VQDozhxScNqn3OZhCBKNq1HAE4wwrt3ghaFEMdREBVqyAXHxo-Qb78lnUsF8B5pIaQejn9g6_5U/s320/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21587.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><b>Day 5</b></div><div>Departing Breakfast</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ4J7JxbC0W7gD0zHg-le9XT4UXutgTX_tMWUnGQMzbMarTl8ZEef-P6Eswaxvdh2O9S4pcAunyPnqqcqs3GR_fEVGG5YZsz8Y-5iqwfw9YmKoFsIL6T7soHo-GLdKMPO9l3mrbZfnfAFgG-Ekl-EGCAsqaafgcOVahM_HQi211b2jshis8EhX-_im3BY/s2889/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21597.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2167" data-original-width="2889" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ4J7JxbC0W7gD0zHg-le9XT4UXutgTX_tMWUnGQMzbMarTl8ZEef-P6Eswaxvdh2O9S4pcAunyPnqqcqs3GR_fEVGG5YZsz8Y-5iqwfw9YmKoFsIL6T7soHo-GLdKMPO9l3mrbZfnfAFgG-Ekl-EGCAsqaafgcOVahM_HQi211b2jshis8EhX-_im3BY/w400-h300/Branson-1008-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_21597.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Goodbyes were said and vans headed out to make room for a Newmar Rally. I hope they had as much fun as we did!<p>Many thanks are due to Barbara-Lynn Smith (West) and Bobbie Bergstrom (East) for coordinating the East-West Connection Rally!<br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><br /></p><p>The full album of my 300+ photos is here: <a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/TnFixhvQkAuiwmoYA" target="_blank">Branson 2023 Album</a></p><p>It is hard to believe that the first Connection rally was five years ago. The story from that experience is in an older blog post. <a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2018/10/branson-pleasure-way-connect-rally.htm" target="_blank">2018 Branson Rally</a></p></div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0America's Best Campground, 499 Buena Vista Rd, Branson, MO 65616, USA36.683035 -93.25816288.3728011638211512 -128.41441279999998 64.993268836178842 -58.101912799999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-70733612729392227532023-09-18T09:25:00.004-04:002023-10-17T10:11:41.576-04:00Mobile Hotdogs<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8Zd7qdDRiFDjz-mNZofVLYAdeYFUb4LNDun1qi_ZQNWsklRZL-GPBB7T9ej0JNcmZfLCrDADaXmzBSvl-sql3X2YANcG0fcYW3lCxVEaPkWPXvMJN-pOzYVG8rQZMLCwrxXqjDkSzSuLcRYJPDrrrIV_Agb-rnl9aJvScA5kc51snSraFECi4Tux6Bk/s4032/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15902.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8Zd7qdDRiFDjz-mNZofVLYAdeYFUb4LNDun1qi_ZQNWsklRZL-GPBB7T9ej0JNcmZfLCrDADaXmzBSvl-sql3X2YANcG0fcYW3lCxVEaPkWPXvMJN-pOzYVG8rQZMLCwrxXqjDkSzSuLcRYJPDrrrIV_Agb-rnl9aJvScA5kc51snSraFECi4Tux6Bk/w400-h300/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15902.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">17 June 2023</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">We are in Verona, Wisconsin visiting our son and daughter-in-law. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Walking around town we noticed two, then three more “Frankmobiles.” The license plates are entertaining, with this one reading "WNR MOBLE." </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Doing a little research we found that Verona is where potential “Hotdoggers” are interviewed and trained. Job advertisements targeted at graduating college seniors ask “Do you cut the mustard?” Formerly known as Wienermobiles, there are six of the latest iteration of these rolling advertisements. Nose to tail, Frankmobiles are 23 feet long, sit on a converted Chevrolet chassis and are powered with a 300 hp Vortec V8 engine. They even have air conditioning and a couple of solar panels to keep the hot dog cooler. If Oscar-Meyer sprang for a convertible couch, kitchen and hot water system, they might make a good camper dog.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few more photos from around town for those, like me, that enjoy a bit of silliness.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Update 2023-9-22</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">They are Weinermobiles once again! Frankly, I'm happy they reverted to the original name.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://apnews.com/article/wienermobile-oscar-mayer-frankmobile">https://apnews.com/article/wienermobile-oscar-mayer-frankmobile</a></span></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu48gLnDC1jBSqDyjI59pFa2NaZhbbLh1odG9ntknH9BB9092Q5_jYRlxmL97ADRMCpxwQyZRIOG039F_De-_kSK_wAqDlqosJ2bvLC1uAMN89lfypxfHR-lu5aAsDDz9czA3Tbp2xHP6bZevauaK8-c4gEkHlccINFRi1YhpkD7vHVuS1n_BZ8AatagQ/s3281/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15903.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2461" data-original-width="3281" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu48gLnDC1jBSqDyjI59pFa2NaZhbbLh1odG9ntknH9BB9092Q5_jYRlxmL97ADRMCpxwQyZRIOG039F_De-_kSK_wAqDlqosJ2bvLC1uAMN89lfypxfHR-lu5aAsDDz9czA3Tbp2xHP6bZevauaK8-c4gEkHlccINFRi1YhpkD7vHVuS1n_BZ8AatagQ/w400-h300/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15903.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />RELISHME</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">We're home from summer adventures. Traveled 5,855 miles through 14 states and 2 provinces, spending 87 nights in our little Lexor. We are grateful for all the friends and relatives we visited along the way. We have plenty of photos to keep us writing travel posts through the winter. Thankfully, we don't have new troubleshooting stories.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0sxNwSWD6cn23x5nBbOAEFC966KXzlb7-inJQbl-_LnSM1-HDM8b0DVqmvnFSruVUdUKv4cQq-KEEnhcrjt_916dYJVC5reK0RzMoBIeagQgWya-HNJ1dJdADLYUSm3v-2ZzRtp-zzpEaZbZbGP4hzJpT8J-bJK0MF3kh9CO1XvxyeBL9G3YVrAcPmQ/s1227/2023%20Summer%20Map.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="1227" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0sxNwSWD6cn23x5nBbOAEFC966KXzlb7-inJQbl-_LnSM1-HDM8b0DVqmvnFSruVUdUKv4cQq-KEEnhcrjt_916dYJVC5reK0RzMoBIeagQgWya-HNJ1dJdADLYUSm3v-2ZzRtp-zzpEaZbZbGP4hzJpT8J-bJK0MF3kh9CO1XvxyeBL9G3YVrAcPmQ/w640-h456/2023%20Summer%20Map.png" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeLIHMhuBDDJ0jinzuU3ZWtVHYaaGfnLY5_ZY1r16aJhFKq-0GBFo_HTwvP341IuZ8efH1kOs6y6PyLShsnLmmQ8JOLjwvzviPY5VuDIi7D3y-AhJM6fd7WIZveC9dGmDx8u0QZqUuAtu2ZheCLWN0puxpjq2aQNjB1tKR8-rVo-Ui8GEup_461aVkW3A/s6016/untitled-0812-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_19936.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4016" data-original-width="6016" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeLIHMhuBDDJ0jinzuU3ZWtVHYaaGfnLY5_ZY1r16aJhFKq-0GBFo_HTwvP341IuZ8efH1kOs6y6PyLShsnLmmQ8JOLjwvzviPY5VuDIi7D3y-AhJM6fd7WIZveC9dGmDx8u0QZqUuAtu2ZheCLWN0puxpjq2aQNjB1tKR8-rVo-Ui8GEup_461aVkW3A/w640-h428/untitled-0812-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_19936.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-91469755677984403342023-08-29T15:49:00.005-04:002023-09-15T16:02:22.766-04:00Hummers<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">We don't post much when on the road, but had good luck capturing hummingbirds this morning. We set the camera up on a tripod and used a phone app to focus and trip the shutter. This is an updated set of photos from the third day of shooting. Enjoy...</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Nbcx_zZuUz2INTiasJogHiF06WX3cMVpc8robcxIy6y5h1pUIxrKf45RhdybdD8p06AAbSXQpBMYjP8k7qW-5ByHqLTxLEzzPDx26IWgj1yFbZ-0ndB2vK3TS8ME1V77cWPS71Y0K7oltqHxoweqmT98ssxmFUOa4DiqExJ8pYMRhTqbjMFF1_Ks_sE/s1501/untitled-0901-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_20755.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="1002" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Nbcx_zZuUz2INTiasJogHiF06WX3cMVpc8robcxIy6y5h1pUIxrKf45RhdybdD8p06AAbSXQpBMYjP8k7qW-5ByHqLTxLEzzPDx26IWgj1yFbZ-0ndB2vK3TS8ME1V77cWPS71Y0K7oltqHxoweqmT98ssxmFUOa4DiqExJ8pYMRhTqbjMFF1_Ks_sE/w268-h400/untitled-0901-NIKON%20D750-%20IMG_20755.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0Fern Lake, Black Brook, NY 12912, USA44.4878777 -73.722435199999993-33.152765858968806 145.6525648 90 66.902564800000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-38772588314584599652023-07-16T12:22:00.003-04:002023-07-16T14:24:36.313-04:00North Carolina to Wisconsin - Day 4<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ7XQYKRThjySJYSyc_xfJt39JmM5INGBnm36W5cgIhPm1pv-8dOOwkUglGHqz-4lVyDAOqzO6OsS2R4HrkRcSVED5qJFc03z_7NgsKp7600v3iU_gQmRqcpZ1sK1Ck6PQk9TVip-TOqQ3tuC5IUOvJ8gogmtDvTNO8OrHQcy43au-dYEo65bG9gpM4Qk/s4032/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15874.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ7XQYKRThjySJYSyc_xfJt39JmM5INGBnm36W5cgIhPm1pv-8dOOwkUglGHqz-4lVyDAOqzO6OsS2R4HrkRcSVED5qJFc03z_7NgsKp7600v3iU_gQmRqcpZ1sK1Ck6PQk9TVip-TOqQ3tuC5IUOvJ8gogmtDvTNO8OrHQcy43au-dYEo65bG9gpM4Qk/w400-h300/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15874.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />16 June 2023 - Friday</div><div>Final Day</div><div><br /></div><div>0912 55,862 59° Leave Rantoul, IL (after Beth fell leaving the campground office)<br /><br />Delayed by a huge wind turbine blade on the way to I-74</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3086" data-original-width="2315" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbs0ZJJMiJJqxnqHbHpUYs4LPyfP_FcXMdNtebS8V1F8DZac-mFtmsdUIQQQOHNkOYyzsWrhGdkSxcgv5IIqRJdPBAgs23ytTpiAYAQtt28xErkET4OPV8xjgRh9dWUaeAgnxOasu4A58PqjlbolDSXFaYRgVPVrDrswxsLaFjMmJHtbEmOMmw30GTTzo/s320/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15881.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />We arrived just as a canal boat pulled alongside the dock.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another random education day where we learned that in 1848 this canal connected Lake Michigan to the Illinois River. With the Illinois running into the Mississippi, trade was made much easier between Chicago and New Orleans.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOUxkvQ9U9JYjHWMizgLA_An2ioAxX9bad5uVJf8BNiH65D_DrjPSSlQcO0zddwssf2lOVWU6IAhBQouQm75PxB_9zw4KT3rZ2YrJ0YkGWfeGiXmZUrk_w5X5pvJSZgk7ySzeIoAM3wqVdBykedLOhGnBnxuE2fopKm8pPI6rtvipZOooRJ_Z8h2bYkw/s4032/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15889.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOUxkvQ9U9JYjHWMizgLA_An2ioAxX9bad5uVJf8BNiH65D_DrjPSSlQcO0zddwssf2lOVWU6IAhBQouQm75PxB_9zw4KT3rZ2YrJ0YkGWfeGiXmZUrk_w5X5pvJSZgk7ySzeIoAM3wqVdBykedLOhGnBnxuE2fopKm8pPI6rtvipZOooRJ_Z8h2bYkw/w400-h300/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15889.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The canal boat's one horsepower propulsion system refueling before the next voyage.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOLSwJBU9g9tJlxJUk6hY0pyGtplwjspo85mJq2s71rlEuhnB_juKNYZIgPUyIntsIMZTjYozFT3lF9_mTmTY6vkxRkJE0-EfJ_w27V3p4wP9ltxL4zmtWxOqBRzNSg0yRS8rAypWNIGZcgjKgSmqoNMNwhZpxJeZ4j9iLJX9GkSZ3hwMRZdAjvL5WXE/s3952/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3952" data-original-width="2964" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOLSwJBU9g9tJlxJUk6hY0pyGtplwjspo85mJq2s71rlEuhnB_juKNYZIgPUyIntsIMZTjYozFT3lF9_mTmTY6vkxRkJE0-EfJ_w27V3p4wP9ltxL4zmtWxOqBRzNSg0yRS8rAypWNIGZcgjKgSmqoNMNwhZpxJeZ4j9iLJX9GkSZ3hwMRZdAjvL5WXE/s320/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15885.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Here's a view of canal lock number 14.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6RQmUpHTdH0Gcq_S6ADXz4HtBJP-mSgoGfMYm1TyZB1MV150Imfv0PKVxs_7xSnA7GKlOioDnPtvPuta6OrwQ9EKxc0LZWEq-4VqSt7wxglxnHaw9nAhbVqxUs8armJstWZhIc3ptaNAJcXgwaTBOekbEImAvh21CuFKI7BHzxVP4ceXkH-R_ZzsHew/s4032/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15890.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6RQmUpHTdH0Gcq_S6ADXz4HtBJP-mSgoGfMYm1TyZB1MV150Imfv0PKVxs_7xSnA7GKlOioDnPtvPuta6OrwQ9EKxc0LZWEq-4VqSt7wxglxnHaw9nAhbVqxUs8armJstWZhIc3ptaNAJcXgwaTBOekbEImAvh21CuFKI7BHzxVP4ceXkH-R_ZzsHew/w400-h300/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15890.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Information on the park and canal boat tours are available at <a href="https://iandmcanal.org/boattour/" target="_blank">I&M Canal</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKd81rfH2i0k-gXVdUdNpMRqhDw20jO76nyCV2N6iTE7WQGpJ9-2aGTPJomy_ez5entq13mtKKFuffQdtqGyN8jf8F8HfEb7MeaPGHJV-7Qyj6hio3EVWtdnO1aoknZimVov6gH3aaRuRSWVQ2BB525bmnU1rNqL7wiAIJlYAay3gwX8LVGx4YnqTcIdg/s3918/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15892.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2939" data-original-width="3918" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKd81rfH2i0k-gXVdUdNpMRqhDw20jO76nyCV2N6iTE7WQGpJ9-2aGTPJomy_ez5entq13mtKKFuffQdtqGyN8jf8F8HfEb7MeaPGHJV-7Qyj6hio3EVWtdnO1aoknZimVov6gH3aaRuRSWVQ2BB525bmnU1rNqL7wiAIJlYAay3gwX8LVGx4YnqTcIdg/w400-h300/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15892.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />1500 56,158 88° Verona, Wisconsin Driveway camping in our son & daughter-in-law's first house. We are looking forward to visiting and helping them make a few improvements.<br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bonus video of the turbine blade turning the corner in front of us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz8JP9xIfY-SN5ys81GAXIFf9Bx1NaEDA7HxLw1tvEamNH36X2LsEohCssf5bcQ34etpHXx6i3dFBxxb-vVQw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5hRowEB9mtY9WDmOLFEknavcUXtUPSM54twXpsOJ97EnRy3H2ZKm7RVIC5_IVkjF2s7KoWtABM_V5D_g3dSliiAaYBCOeMelQ9BNid5tA3YXIElwvruGQcOQopwQH7IMPzDrXeepEn_zhAR8K0wm_TXTY2Achn3y8_3I00PEjeSAEDwV-pce4-81hek/s1466/Day%204.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1466" data-original-width="948" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5hRowEB9mtY9WDmOLFEknavcUXtUPSM54twXpsOJ97EnRy3H2ZKm7RVIC5_IVkjF2s7KoWtABM_V5D_g3dSliiAaYBCOeMelQ9BNid5tA3YXIElwvruGQcOQopwQH7IMPzDrXeepEn_zhAR8K0wm_TXTY2Achn3y8_3I00PEjeSAEDwV-pce4-81hek/w259-h400/Day%204.png" width="259" /></a></div><br />Today's Route</div><div>(Click on any image to enlarge)</div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0I&M Canal National Heritage Area, 754 1st St, La Salle, IL 61301, USA41.3279104 -89.094224913.017676563821155 -124.2504749 69.638144236178846 -53.9379749tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-11528756053023684532023-07-13T15:12:00.000-04:002023-07-13T15:12:14.816-04:00North Carolina to Wisconsin - Day 3<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEILyLzwNUqZPSE5RRlvOUIGv3sOLofR2YmI1c6FyYHlzx1AbP_BUtfS7AT_YeXwESzux1Quy6i2detYYw50M6zh-umBM3gFTkyLGtaqPj-X9Snml5L9RzqKY68_9Ff2C-tatFV4xxpzZbvM8CgcZ6is6tQgGrUgb5-IEM55__jel2c7uQb95cPGJIaMg/s4032/untitled-0615-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEILyLzwNUqZPSE5RRlvOUIGv3sOLofR2YmI1c6FyYHlzx1AbP_BUtfS7AT_YeXwESzux1Quy6i2detYYw50M6zh-umBM3gFTkyLGtaqPj-X9Snml5L9RzqKY68_9Ff2C-tatFV4xxpzZbvM8CgcZ6is6tQgGrUgb5-IEM55__jel2c7uQb95cPGJIaMg/s320/untitled-0615-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15850.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">15 June 2023 – Thursday<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">0908 55,600 72° - Left FMCA Headquarters <a href="https://www.fmca.com/fmca-campground" target="_blank">Campground</a> for a very short drive to see an old friend in Cincinnatti. Had a lovely visit and headed out after lunch. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you are an <a href="https://www.fmca.com" target="_blank">FMCA</a> member with a reason to be near Cincinnatti, don't miss the opportunity to camp in town for as little as $10/night.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1208 55,606 69° Left Cincinnatti and headed northwest.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBywGtP8h5kQCaWW26JHwANSrIBE6SMNURyVF06NanJQ4YiKcX9CWt-2SF5fHmc15RdB_FJyI1rQWFHyS1_nS0UYAaJQl4fCbzN_STH2QXOuqtxbt-X45rfL7hUSpv5upmn3108nQCOQM5V8GC5nR6cgZcuIJ1-q0uSLtY4AFaLyyEF1W3I0mjkPBeze0/s4032/untitled-0615-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBywGtP8h5kQCaWW26JHwANSrIBE6SMNURyVF06NanJQ4YiKcX9CWt-2SF5fHmc15RdB_FJyI1rQWFHyS1_nS0UYAaJQl4fCbzN_STH2QXOuqtxbt-X45rfL7hUSpv5upmn3108nQCOQM5V8GC5nR6cgZcuIJ1-q0uSLtY4AFaLyyEF1W3I0mjkPBeze0/w400-h300/untitled-0615-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15862.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />1600 55,862 86° Rantoul, Illinois<br />Stopped for the night at Prairie Pines Campground. </div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9qkpO6Gbz8Q7GC0AqEjjZqr3F_-SwqFnvLspF_lsRM5L09G8pSA28st0apmNUK-_o6lBTkUrejYtgf2KG-EBB5tFvAB6M_XyMc49loKAezRxuWzSRUIHadRR61iLAvwXhHE8JTiV1L1PCkTfFVeq9OTHCWdUTipIMpimv5LJy7nSDCRf27iOf--vao2I/s4032/untitled-0615-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9qkpO6Gbz8Q7GC0AqEjjZqr3F_-SwqFnvLspF_lsRM5L09G8pSA28st0apmNUK-_o6lBTkUrejYtgf2KG-EBB5tFvAB6M_XyMc49loKAezRxuWzSRUIHadRR61iLAvwXhHE8JTiV1L1PCkTfFVeq9OTHCWdUTipIMpimv5LJy7nSDCRf27iOf--vao2I/w400-h300/untitled-0615-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15859.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We're in site 40 for $30. Part of a former Air Force Base, full hook-up campsites here are on the cement pads of former buildings. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildKB4p3J9YOXx-oSH7HcmzLU5rsxTcTShx_r38pLUF5MCyaWMhdvaUguV4elB_-41S43otnMs7wK8fg5Di1eXkdxxSzC6cK3_ZtVLNB1RToKNHHrU8h35azl4eg-HYG5YXCC3JMY8diqcHDJXYYNHmWB06KyRTv867HrKIPfy-ofyOJYdYw1GHEuqkaE/s2301/untitled-0615-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1726" data-original-width="2301" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildKB4p3J9YOXx-oSH7HcmzLU5rsxTcTShx_r38pLUF5MCyaWMhdvaUguV4elB_-41S43otnMs7wK8fg5Di1eXkdxxSzC6cK3_ZtVLNB1RToKNHHrU8h35azl4eg-HYG5YXCC3JMY8diqcHDJXYYNHmWB06KyRTv867HrKIPfy-ofyOJYdYw1GHEuqkaE/w400-h300/untitled-0615-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15857.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Just past the corn is Chanute Field, later renamed Chanute Air Force Base. The airfield was active from 1917 until 1993.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeg6MrDu0OIYKhmLLZtMIgRTJvfdHAKf7Gry2OciacQ4PNtgTz2Dm7DEd3nnvT2eH9FV_20-q5ltsGQNkVjkNtCq-mzAHPb4peR7TGPcsJF4QiWceLTmOiFaBGW9cfrP16E-d-eEVyd6WydWrgnF90WsyhDxrhtGQcMhfLxb01ZYqdggCiQ8CurEyjfHw/s4032/untitled-0615-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15863.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeg6MrDu0OIYKhmLLZtMIgRTJvfdHAKf7Gry2OciacQ4PNtgTz2Dm7DEd3nnvT2eH9FV_20-q5ltsGQNkVjkNtCq-mzAHPb4peR7TGPcsJF4QiWceLTmOiFaBGW9cfrP16E-d-eEVyd6WydWrgnF90WsyhDxrhtGQcMhfLxb01ZYqdggCiQ8CurEyjfHw/w400-h300/untitled-0615-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15863.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We did drive over to see the remains of the base. </div><p></p><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASiatfUzOEtSstNoXxPUoue-iBC8Tgr2W93umuoUvpo47SQi80js2LH066R43fUDyyhMcin131kbbUiYijrqlhn1u3s807rna5_qmL0u-WoOEPIMMJw_1ilV1Ft_9nrNZ1MNhs13D6kMWTO0I1Lzb-Ta5p3hlSvUl4VMaCm_MHN_sONe8rfC6KeQdQtU/s3303/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2477" data-original-width="3303" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASiatfUzOEtSstNoXxPUoue-iBC8Tgr2W93umuoUvpo47SQi80js2LH066R43fUDyyhMcin131kbbUiYijrqlhn1u3s807rna5_qmL0u-WoOEPIMMJw_1ilV1Ft_9nrNZ1MNhs13D6kMWTO0I1Lzb-Ta5p3hlSvUl4VMaCm_MHN_sONe8rfC6KeQdQtU/w400-h300/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15872.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The doors on one of the two big hangers open to a width of 250 feet. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We hope the field finds a new reason to exist. I grew up next to an Air Force Base and it was sad to see this one without a purpose.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihdrMZ3SBItKv6t6DCwcHhXOvI_S0EI0NWnVq3uw_gqI6-mSjU3z5PvEupjoOScGlsEjJON1KE6kZ7AtMWpqfGwFupGdd2cH3kgM3R6IKhSO3-wxqiGetDfMDuyJ1j8Xp1me4nVt-Fma8BCEs_8WcVN0G81ZdiNXSkXRPLmssAXCxmhUPbmn0ntClzx8Y/s4032/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15869.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihdrMZ3SBItKv6t6DCwcHhXOvI_S0EI0NWnVq3uw_gqI6-mSjU3z5PvEupjoOScGlsEjJON1KE6kZ7AtMWpqfGwFupGdd2cH3kgM3R6IKhSO3-wxqiGetDfMDuyJ1j8Xp1me4nVt-Fma8BCEs_8WcVN0G81ZdiNXSkXRPLmssAXCxmhUPbmn0ntClzx8Y/w320-h240/untitled-0616-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15869.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Back at the campground we enjoyed the large individual bathrooms with showers. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMFkRb-U9FSySCmog-TDyLicQ32jVu3YWGkIihZ4Aa-Tuydx0sA7MGv8ZBAb3PmLYeiK7TqZtfvHsQ1G_7tf9I_CpG7kC8HplvnmNp_XxxUielHdEw05XwlZJvVaQ3PYI7xXTjTi-3iN1RceH0wwQR07CKcv0NpfNQnqOaGsx7Ux2gxvpnyV8GbQnrZY/s1696/Day%203.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="912" data-original-width="1696" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMFkRb-U9FSySCmog-TDyLicQ32jVu3YWGkIihZ4Aa-Tuydx0sA7MGv8ZBAb3PmLYeiK7TqZtfvHsQ1G_7tf9I_CpG7kC8HplvnmNp_XxxUielHdEw05XwlZJvVaQ3PYI7xXTjTi-3iN1RceH0wwQR07CKcv0NpfNQnqOaGsx7Ux2gxvpnyV8GbQnrZY/w400-h215/Day%203.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Today's Route<p></p><div>(click any image to enlarge)</div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0Prairie Pines Campground, 711 Chandler Rd, Rantoul, IL 61866, USA40.2832091 -88.149975511.972975263821155 -123.3062255 68.593442936178846 -52.9937255tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-43055719923168702882023-07-04T19:28:00.004-04:002023-07-04T19:28:54.862-04:00North Carolina to Wisconsin - Day 2<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6d46yiDC8E_nkadGOSa8HKSMfmd0xHwnoCGDDGEoIt4-0AXzobexIO3SeDsQJoW3ihP2rSft76UshWQMJA8RZI29MrDs2pE_s5_fhzT-4cuQbXueA0KU3wKK_ljgKCx5xnKvosCGRp5OvqgH9wmr0udvihJJoZwSY2RcM-pZqZAEJLPmWmYWLdw-bSJo/s4032/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15844.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6d46yiDC8E_nkadGOSa8HKSMfmd0xHwnoCGDDGEoIt4-0AXzobexIO3SeDsQJoW3ihP2rSft76UshWQMJA8RZI29MrDs2pE_s5_fhzT-4cuQbXueA0KU3wKK_ljgKCx5xnKvosCGRp5OvqgH9wmr0udvihJJoZwSY2RcM-pZqZAEJLPmWmYWLdw-bSJo/w400-h300/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15844.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />14 June 2023<p></p><p>Today we travel from Beckley, WV to FMCA Headquarters in Cincinnatti, Ohio.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1Qht-iWnIT9SIjqzg9jHF6LfICAG5dCRp7gCZKeZWE5KN0cmBz8eqJpEjYUP8RJ8xe9qkjYbiD0MnyQaUCJCOx3q8FILWkoDT9-Nl4HXEDa__3E93lqliBOAASp_1KzUre7Xbyg0ML7RalSPIVWIGyPM4jPd0MU6U-uCxqOa31-JsEcRV48m3DzFhrs/s2261/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15813.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1696" data-original-width="2261" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1Qht-iWnIT9SIjqzg9jHF6LfICAG5dCRp7gCZKeZWE5KN0cmBz8eqJpEjYUP8RJ8xe9qkjYbiD0MnyQaUCJCOx3q8FILWkoDT9-Nl4HXEDa__3E93lqliBOAASp_1KzUre7Xbyg0ML7RalSPIVWIGyPM4jPd0MU6U-uCxqOa31-JsEcRV48m3DzFhrs/w400-h300/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15813.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We were up early investigating options for a replacement propane hose. The mining heritage here helped us out. Mining requires heavy equipment with hydraulic hoses, so there is an infrastructure of shops that can make hoses on demand. We called a few places along our route and found that Nova Rubber Company could make one up for us. Located just west of Charleston, West Virginia they had a hose made up for us in just under 30 minutes. A sign stated there was a fifty dollar charge for any rush job, but they were very understanding and we left with a quality hose made up for $38.50. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjrJXBLWjVhnakEhbZQQz5rDf87mdeYG314EFk-VLGMXJnMkUfTTHJINhhvcPY3vQLZcGC-6Iku-qx0QC81AivJCzkrPEf5YPb8Nut2ZHX3-6Fn8UPRHSzOPYmUQvTkSlQTj2PuxO88PsnaHeIMCdxraHiCglnRwrEqZnptpBqpMTE2QfcUd-XBBdNE0/s3998/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15823.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2999" data-original-width="3998" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjrJXBLWjVhnakEhbZQQz5rDf87mdeYG314EFk-VLGMXJnMkUfTTHJINhhvcPY3vQLZcGC-6Iku-qx0QC81AivJCzkrPEf5YPb8Nut2ZHX3-6Fn8UPRHSzOPYmUQvTkSlQTj2PuxO88PsnaHeIMCdxraHiCglnRwrEqZnptpBqpMTE2QfcUd-XBBdNE0/w400-h300/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15823.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />By noon we had pulled into the little town of Gallipolis. I spotted a freight station and pulled in there. <p></p><p><br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQOYZ9ttSvkc695KhCUWiN1pP1VGp26xw9CdugoOOtckcDxt9nDpMvscsfSJBHVXsABHoazURY-Nhj8VknH-GO7mqN9tUypFATJwlwxbXdR0tcXYdDQoop1lOFt5Ipn_9Vz_n4PpgkxnoIGRM8YLkU1O5MjvgkO46tsMIJa9tioJcslj6xiDO_c48zpc/s3954/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15814.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3954" data-original-width="2965" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQOYZ9ttSvkc695KhCUWiN1pP1VGp26xw9CdugoOOtckcDxt9nDpMvscsfSJBHVXsABHoazURY-Nhj8VknH-GO7mqN9tUypFATJwlwxbXdR0tcXYdDQoop1lOFt5Ipn_9Vz_n4PpgkxnoIGRM8YLkU1O5MjvgkO46tsMIJa9tioJcslj6xiDO_c48zpc/s320/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15814.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />It turned out to be a Freight Station Museum, but it wasn't open. A neighbor noticed I was taking pictures and offered to give us a tour!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj32AH24dHK4MKEYvsUg_uduJ49s6dgyvgOpEL4w6ymCC8NrqLE3GAJxnroWEh-e_-WvaruU6zjbMw-NDiEfh3r0rdgz4qP1ZIabBzLa-izC4I5NDQPxKqU7a1IHHZF0GGvnvsf2cnnxcaceB1lUsn713p3gdsCsay4oJoBGvG0fFy-DCilq6Kj6df7eA0/s4032/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15817.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj32AH24dHK4MKEYvsUg_uduJ49s6dgyvgOpEL4w6ymCC8NrqLE3GAJxnroWEh-e_-WvaruU6zjbMw-NDiEfh3r0rdgz4qP1ZIabBzLa-izC4I5NDQPxKqU7a1IHHZF0GGvnvsf2cnnxcaceB1lUsn713p3gdsCsay4oJoBGvG0fFy-DCilq6Kj6df7eA0/s320/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15817.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />They were proud of the local history and were doing what they could to preserve it. The station had over three feet of water during a major flood event back in 1937. Our guide pointed out the upside down red fire bucket in this photo. They learned that regular buckets don't hold much water when used as a scoop in a bucket brigade, but a funnel shaped container can be filled all the way and transport more water with less effort. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMStgf4jinhc4qYwIMZFOn4GrZXaL_DFe8PaH7SJs8xZFku_GCJUSc9MuOEINS4ztlQAtmi2vqQXkRe8_Abxcze6WKQpV89DC-cIlUg5mlGlM3sTkPJU31ocLCuifq_I8H70pNOPcIXd3BZktcopFLSuY_R7gu7eX9xIHUSsSoFz-rCU95WnuLpeoKDk/s3562/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15822.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2672" data-original-width="3562" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMStgf4jinhc4qYwIMZFOn4GrZXaL_DFe8PaH7SJs8xZFku_GCJUSc9MuOEINS4ztlQAtmi2vqQXkRe8_Abxcze6WKQpV89DC-cIlUg5mlGlM3sTkPJU31ocLCuifq_I8H70pNOPcIXd3BZktcopFLSuY_R7gu7eX9xIHUSsSoFz-rCU95WnuLpeoKDk/w400-h300/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15822.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />A traditional red caboose was on display where we learned that the interiors here were painted green.<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIaMttV8KsuHnSS1ER24oRoqAMdMWSVQCXC-9lawpikNUVkw56lvfTS3DjlqVg03YPsGrqbXX4C9OxNfPQI8jVsUyZcVwOHn-MkKsgYkGD7Hw86LXfgjJJ2QyvA2Yda2UDsQ1c65fpA_OeWMItEYrIwEpbEZy5J13iprviEkJRPuR5CobYCPgUU1Z79w/s4032/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15824.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIaMttV8KsuHnSS1ER24oRoqAMdMWSVQCXC-9lawpikNUVkw56lvfTS3DjlqVg03YPsGrqbXX4C9OxNfPQI8jVsUyZcVwOHn-MkKsgYkGD7Hw86LXfgjJJ2QyvA2Yda2UDsQ1c65fpA_OeWMItEYrIwEpbEZy5J13iprviEkJRPuR5CobYCPgUU1Z79w/w300-h400/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15824.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />This special shade was designed to not show as much dirt from coal and grease as other colors. The things we never would have known had we not stopped in Gallipolis!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwtDopHBJCXgRrXnOwYBWrQeYOSdsCBtxXw6gslr6qQZec-LpSvPbPu3NfyHhJDXet4SFhO8d6fVwAmgNy7zw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />The real treat was when our guide's father powered up a big Lionel train layout. For those of a certain age, this brings back wonderful childhood memories.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SlUAMmhnSkBXiNzQsL70fFdiH7SEDv9pOvBKZB6Vtk02bR1MKQM3K-3x-J1wsxnOEQ9rEIcNUSPrKMO9sGdCKFoAFN_fpif5_gGzeQyRw5llxRFcLbds-BgWlxTvQwPPRUuU3Ezc9q83uLGM3-3zshXKn-ztfeVBJWaKX8ef5lS8PK2f4KyegZMEQuU/s3163/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15830.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2109" data-original-width="3163" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SlUAMmhnSkBXiNzQsL70fFdiH7SEDv9pOvBKZB6Vtk02bR1MKQM3K-3x-J1wsxnOEQ9rEIcNUSPrKMO9sGdCKFoAFN_fpif5_gGzeQyRw5llxRFcLbds-BgWlxTvQwPPRUuU3Ezc9q83uLGM3-3zshXKn-ztfeVBJWaKX8ef5lS8PK2f4KyegZMEQuU/w400-h266/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15830.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />With the tour offer, we hadn't actually made lunch yet, so we set-out from the station to find a waterfront park. Gallipolis has a french heritage as "The City of the Gauls."<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxDtxtTDL55rgk3gt-Iq4J1RaZnzJ9jyYwNqa5ly1UNjtwt9YtRF0EVFPWKToTwwsXs6LkrFUvgP8Be7BdR10K6fFLMTP2IDqrm37MJn-r61luV3Ch2t2HOtx3MAdF1H7yRW4pLCkFUVR_0TCxjtg41K3488feZdYO9cctQXrzUGe-7yibZeWwV6yVeQ/s4032/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15828.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxDtxtTDL55rgk3gt-Iq4J1RaZnzJ9jyYwNqa5ly1UNjtwt9YtRF0EVFPWKToTwwsXs6LkrFUvgP8Be7BdR10K6fFLMTP2IDqrm37MJn-r61luV3Ch2t2HOtx3MAdF1H7yRW4pLCkFUVR_0TCxjtg41K3488feZdYO9cctQXrzUGe-7yibZeWwV6yVeQ/w400-h300/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15828.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Gallipolis park with a boat launch on the Ohio River<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEWvdO7LtQX95bwGBIrs2sL8iaqTuQldSSadmw6dcKM4WyUYoBcJcQcYl8QDQun0Zcp3S386unXo7xLmImetZaynW9QN5dg5lWsMbuAw1s_vMo-0sa_zyugrZhOJGg_czBvY120R4AtRQkNP0_CP2FTSi3qJgzd0DiW8CJlUNsBO4ZQylAQVajhoWqoU/s4032/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15845.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEWvdO7LtQX95bwGBIrs2sL8iaqTuQldSSadmw6dcKM4WyUYoBcJcQcYl8QDQun0Zcp3S386unXo7xLmImetZaynW9QN5dg5lWsMbuAw1s_vMo-0sa_zyugrZhOJGg_czBvY120R4AtRQkNP0_CP2FTSi3qJgzd0DiW8CJlUNsBO4ZQylAQVajhoWqoU/w400-h300/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15845.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.fmca.com" target="_blank">FMCA</a> Headquarters in Cincinnatti was our destination. We're backed in next to a big class A in what I call the parking lot section. <br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfzrwDeqTPltBGnPtVxKbZ2Ll4BeXDQm-vOpH4L-4P4DJh8iPm73TpRVNJALsXf80zSS8mbxRwZGaqitqORvV1wgeOiGXPNu-eizAv78bB1xI0ocm7Ekt2PupI4OWa2s1rSLw2LHOxNSA1RHCRuuhkVvgA0viFygwKrDIz3y8fWksHjwMdkdrvpq8KzU/s4032/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15838.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfzrwDeqTPltBGnPtVxKbZ2Ll4BeXDQm-vOpH4L-4P4DJh8iPm73TpRVNJALsXf80zSS8mbxRwZGaqitqORvV1wgeOiGXPNu-eizAv78bB1xI0ocm7Ekt2PupI4OWa2s1rSLw2LHOxNSA1RHCRuuhkVvgA0viFygwKrDIz3y8fWksHjwMdkdrvpq8KzU/w400-h300/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15838.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />There are other sites that are more park like around the back of the facility. Either way, a full hookup site in Cincinnatti for $10 a night is a nice member benefit.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC24HUxwEAmUS_YanH8AxG1aiLnJXvEPdzzNlm1uYcPK1bYQZ3HBGaVljwXnblV1ugnPrlhvGPXMpxQatpdJhL59DxqWktEwImOa6NHAmnYrynQrM1fojP5WRAQxlpxujC4XZqfuIAuBGxwK-Ih0k4P6eprPZZxaBFtt1QuGBd1HnlY-Nkrd6O77wwM-g/s4032/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15840.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC24HUxwEAmUS_YanH8AxG1aiLnJXvEPdzzNlm1uYcPK1bYQZ3HBGaVljwXnblV1ugnPrlhvGPXMpxQatpdJhL59DxqWktEwImOa6NHAmnYrynQrM1fojP5WRAQxlpxujC4XZqfuIAuBGxwK-Ih0k4P6eprPZZxaBFtt1QuGBd1HnlY-Nkrd6O77wwM-g/w400-h300/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15840.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />A short path led to a nice walking loop around a Pleasant little lake.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib11COf-w3E_32v7Mj_KSOGTQxIQ_aStNqTUqAySv8SdHuGAcydA1Sfpf7eYsMKfA9WlRy5aDbYxMUpaRGx9UY_4XQwLfFwZHk9GdN7cH2JHkYn_ZjiNSpTa2JoteOoO_6n4Tvfyz6NIAqzYhDhDKv0e0E05saXxj6kLGb-nYB1EXiXrhRK27_iKBqvWg/s4032/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15841.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib11COf-w3E_32v7Mj_KSOGTQxIQ_aStNqTUqAySv8SdHuGAcydA1Sfpf7eYsMKfA9WlRy5aDbYxMUpaRGx9UY_4XQwLfFwZHk9GdN7cH2JHkYn_ZjiNSpTa2JoteOoO_6n4Tvfyz6NIAqzYhDhDKv0e0E05saXxj6kLGb-nYB1EXiXrhRK27_iKBqvWg/w400-h300/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15841.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://brainbrewwhiskey.com" target="_blank">Brainbrew</a>, a custom whiskey distillery is on the same walking loop. They weren't open on the one night we visited, but we'll keep them in mind for future a future visit. Bourbon tasting within walking distance of our camper van sounds perfect.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjif_z9Ps3bOrjee_Rkh3lVLBh2ke2P-btk9_OVlX0QOzI38Mawap6hBv1tlxXQR_iQeeMDAZi63uwq_K-rk5GTMo4N8A40nXqAe2frjl5CEIYlFIlQ6OA3y0ORgJAXr2RZNGvKmj9O8iN8SlXmtz38bUVE-Ir0X3FG9FndHXa-zsglgxDzdxsZzRLz7Ws/s1566/Day%202.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="890" data-original-width="1566" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjif_z9Ps3bOrjee_Rkh3lVLBh2ke2P-btk9_OVlX0QOzI38Mawap6hBv1tlxXQR_iQeeMDAZi63uwq_K-rk5GTMo4N8A40nXqAe2frjl5CEIYlFIlQ6OA3y0ORgJAXr2RZNGvKmj9O8iN8SlXmtz38bUVE-Ir0X3FG9FndHXa-zsglgxDzdxsZzRLz7Ws/w400-h228/Day%202.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Today's Route<p></p><p>(Click on any image to enlarge it)</p>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0FMCA Campground, 3590 Round Bottom Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45244, USA39.1275812 -84.35364799999999310.817347363821156 -119.50989799999999 67.437815036178847 -49.197397999999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-64393910777652184552023-06-18T17:46:00.000-04:002023-06-18T17:46:07.990-04:00North Carolina to Wisconsin - Day 1<p>13 June 2023 </p><p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">NC to Wisconsin </span></p><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">Day 1 - Durham, NC to Beckley, WV</div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwD-Yi4PqBOybBqR-nqktFBXjtF5EsHtn-yvTXEGEHs5cw-Mbb2mZSrx6Q0sc075QPru99VZzrYVHbyUKjlUJYoGzB9t5BbdqKgCpkcmLZQ_FiyncLHEI6kQSDA1ffapEPHO4hS1A-4knQds-Z5ncam5XJDv7D4j8m0TZXi2130mYJcnsa6WD3ZKi/s4032/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15768.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwD-Yi4PqBOybBqR-nqktFBXjtF5EsHtn-yvTXEGEHs5cw-Mbb2mZSrx6Q0sc075QPru99VZzrYVHbyUKjlUJYoGzB9t5BbdqKgCpkcmLZQ_FiyncLHEI6kQSDA1ffapEPHO4hS1A-4knQds-Z5ncam5XJDv7D4j8m0TZXi2130mYJcnsa6WD3ZKi/w400-h300/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15768.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Stopped to pick-up a recent map at the Virginia Welcome Center. Still love the VA tourism "I Love Virginia" theme.</div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5IqflWtllz_6u38dawtGxQUfOfcgl6BLJ6xC9cS6gFfHKtkooXBYOrpsCZiH6VM5yItkkInpaKQTiAMPBl2_Xkd2kIl64qM6AuSvKAn6y0xhs-GWxQTvSW2y82lx1QHAa2LTfYh5yGZqLU7LLacGrsI4QVBUaK8Is7FlJW4dxh5eutD4i0CExfas/s4032/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15799.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5IqflWtllz_6u38dawtGxQUfOfcgl6BLJ6xC9cS6gFfHKtkooXBYOrpsCZiH6VM5yItkkInpaKQTiAMPBl2_Xkd2kIl64qM6AuSvKAn6y0xhs-GWxQTvSW2y82lx1QHAa2LTfYh5yGZqLU7LLacGrsI4QVBUaK8Is7FlJW4dxh5eutD4i0CExfas/w400-h300/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15799.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Virginia is thin here, so it was just an hour before we stopped at the West Virginia welcome center. We didn't really need to stop, but did want a new paper map of the state. Despite having multiple electronic mapping devices, we still like the overview available in a big paper map. Later in the day we did both chuckle when Beth spread her thumb and index finger apart trying to zoom in on the paper map.</div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu19F5-0Nm0EKFHboqAYM8A36vYixmbGr-Z-R_rm7V8tTqLxgx4Df303FPXAhsHMeHKhFr-_o9yagpBAtirnqV73YRhyiVXyCdntPu5M-vWb3U5tPk1UMuBygwc_0jMb1KUoRUvbkaZTSWg4GglCeAel_919FaTwVp33KEv9CdiA_U6AwEy81WRIcp/s3200/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15769.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2398" data-original-width="3200" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu19F5-0Nm0EKFHboqAYM8A36vYixmbGr-Z-R_rm7V8tTqLxgx4Df303FPXAhsHMeHKhFr-_o9yagpBAtirnqV73YRhyiVXyCdntPu5M-vWb3U5tPk1UMuBygwc_0jMb1KUoRUvbkaZTSWg4GglCeAel_919FaTwVp33KEv9CdiA_U6AwEy81WRIcp/w400-h300/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15769.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Interstate 77 is a very pretty drive through the mountains of both the Virginias. It can be miserable during bad weather or a holiday rush, but on a weekday in good weather the views are terrific. We were fortunated that traffic wasn’t backed up at either of the tunnels in West Virginia. </div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTYUMCHqicr0gY4jXhNM3kNTrPyFVP7MrvaZW1Mea6q7JlHCF6CHnuiAPI5-MQcJX5QD-cF1F3J-vR9L0Bn670qhwE-uebjgi43W7JZYYuYD_VCGMlhGHtw2ovwVC81LP6SOTgw2sJDb59rxTXh9wgH_svlVOf1DB19WrIAlsCEp2oqnfMWf8_Kd7w/s4032/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15772.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTYUMCHqicr0gY4jXhNM3kNTrPyFVP7MrvaZW1Mea6q7JlHCF6CHnuiAPI5-MQcJX5QD-cF1F3J-vR9L0Bn670qhwE-uebjgi43W7JZYYuYD_VCGMlhGHtw2ovwVC81LP6SOTgw2sJDb59rxTXh9wgH_svlVOf1DB19WrIAlsCEp2oqnfMWf8_Kd7w/w400-h300/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15772.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Stopped in Princeton WV to see their <a href="https://www.princetonrailroadmuseum.com" target="_blank">Railroad Museum</a>. It offers a pleasant, free, tour of the station and a caboose. </div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxByJRqbankQEf2TuCVIy3ZEzDUbk3W6zFf5Be58fSZhHSvLzoUuVdWw9qQdL-NQA0T8bTuVTdvGyEpGxCChOgsFyA3d6DX-gYEKuYdITaknblyzX1VTDElP1fBqpE1d9CBB3YTWPB61GeGCRer3kBqlIstYnMRhX_V-eMO3vPQAEdpHbdpcUpc_u7/s4032/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15792.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxByJRqbankQEf2TuCVIy3ZEzDUbk3W6zFf5Be58fSZhHSvLzoUuVdWw9qQdL-NQA0T8bTuVTdvGyEpGxCChOgsFyA3d6DX-gYEKuYdITaknblyzX1VTDElP1fBqpE1d9CBB3YTWPB61GeGCRer3kBqlIstYnMRhX_V-eMO3vPQAEdpHbdpcUpc_u7/w400-h300/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15792.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Beth liked the nicely restored yellow rail speeder or railcar. Some folks buy them and get permission to ride on abandoned rail lines. There is, of course, an association web page if you are looking for a new hobby. </div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.narcoa.org" target="_blank">North American Rail Car Operators Association</a></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgecz5jOuXlnO8dOkH5mtgJtUiZwxCVFlubRDgdgI6_xvnShOUYCMDbk-77l-2-BAx-NyEwHe4xRsy5CCfb8qCkqJgAPWYz5_vocGimoS0_nwGiBEp5DIlBVtQUImvHUQ3i1uWZSeaDa6F3_pzqFvF0fZ4JEDSF0ww2GL_be2TNB6lhzalP5ACAW51f/s3167/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15778.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3167" data-original-width="2657" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgecz5jOuXlnO8dOkH5mtgJtUiZwxCVFlubRDgdgI6_xvnShOUYCMDbk-77l-2-BAx-NyEwHe4xRsy5CCfb8qCkqJgAPWYz5_vocGimoS0_nwGiBEp5DIlBVtQUImvHUQ3i1uWZSeaDa6F3_pzqFvF0fZ4JEDSF0ww2GL_be2TNB6lhzalP5ACAW51f/s320/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15778.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><br />The Virginian Railway had a major shop complex here where locomotives and cars could receive major repairs. The only equipment they didn't service were electric locomotives. You can see the extensive trackage, shops, and roundhouse from the heyday of steam in the mountains. Norfolk & Western bought the Virginian in 1959 and closed the Princeton Shops in 1991.</div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature">This historical photo hangs inside the museum.</div><div><br /></div></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDYOz7q-nP5GftQ1xhiMUIG2kqGmtPsXpWucsFnI7bTn55ygk8_JfIMv30l_kZ9EbR85pbqtY90dFZJ508kRrx9nnWHrFIziiKhbdAHGtKK5SXmml4v26PVIkt91mwzOskvaayQcn6X0etmUeKQ2avLamlzi04zYpG6RwNOCRnwy0gw6_-iv-nTi9/s4032/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15783.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDYOz7q-nP5GftQ1xhiMUIG2kqGmtPsXpWucsFnI7bTn55ygk8_JfIMv30l_kZ9EbR85pbqtY90dFZJ508kRrx9nnWHrFIziiKhbdAHGtKK5SXmml4v26PVIkt91mwzOskvaayQcn6X0etmUeKQ2avLamlzi04zYpG6RwNOCRnwy0gw6_-iv-nTi9/w400-h300/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15783.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Also inside, there are several exhibits, including this nicely detailed, operating, O-gauge three rail model railroad.</div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">They museum is a Harvest Host, so we could have stayed overnight, but wanted to keep going.</div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"> </div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjd0Ji2ZgAuO8IBM3ZMFbXTexlUPdua00RoAVaciFV3nm1V5yeG5PwwxkkLKFwc2Bzw1O0hPJP8249RpdtijQegaU-EckewgJfDRjO4cZKNLXOczkkPkpbj3v0K8Pw-hOhQ-G1TuIiW31iok7Zh6eXJ5vVdRXYr6W30cvFHVTaO5jUaao1pY7kt9i/s4032/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15797.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjd0Ji2ZgAuO8IBM3ZMFbXTexlUPdua00RoAVaciFV3nm1V5yeG5PwwxkkLKFwc2Bzw1O0hPJP8249RpdtijQegaU-EckewgJfDRjO4cZKNLXOczkkPkpbj3v0K8Pw-hOhQ-G1TuIiW31iok7Zh6eXJ5vVdRXYr6W30cvFHVTaO5jUaao1pY7kt9i/w400-h300/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15797.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>On the way out of town, we stopped at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Berkshires-Custard-by-Evans-Sweets-Princeton-WV/100083040981709/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">Evan's Sweets</a>, a cute, 1950’s themed, Frozen Custard shop. </div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVp3PYyM1W06pJ8Qna9_SZ9OW-XdgPuJyfMMWMLGhD3oO95CkwwKYjGAVyFdQ4J389Npyh1jeB23D5uKF8XceOz4YdqrwLSssb7wgeDMBCEzfkBr5aLZ_fdI5VV7TR-DOZ0cCpPhdizeUh_Q1elxImbCJi1Id257ZsRhXx92-sdP4Li6hVtJgHQhOl/s4032/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15812.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVp3PYyM1W06pJ8Qna9_SZ9OW-XdgPuJyfMMWMLGhD3oO95CkwwKYjGAVyFdQ4J389Npyh1jeB23D5uKF8XceOz4YdqrwLSssb7wgeDMBCEzfkBr5aLZ_fdI5VV7TR-DOZ0cCpPhdizeUh_Q1elxImbCJi1Id257ZsRhXx92-sdP4Li6hVtJgHQhOl/w400-h300/untitled-0614-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15812.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Pulled into Tamarack Craft Center where we often boondock on the way north. Turned the propane switch on and heard a hissing sound. Inspected the underside of our Lexor and found the propane hose damaged between the tank and the regulator. This happened <a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2021/08/whats-that-hissing-sound.html" target="_blank">two years ago</a>, so we need to investigate a way to protect that hose from road debris. </div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX_ofMCs-uhS0nVdUyIM7l-sSYXSEd98Mssidy9v8sgeeGoLqF9NmlPtqLIt3T1y2kJLw_ysFXodKtEcrEueZ9UzA72YuSxmQh8EdnTdB5uv_WiJiN_B9uaO29YNYxu448E4W5UgppoaJ1kyyZH11X2gJS9OKEM2YUSlOwRZzJkJg7Xl4HaOVKA3PS/s4032/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15802.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX_ofMCs-uhS0nVdUyIM7l-sSYXSEd98Mssidy9v8sgeeGoLqF9NmlPtqLIt3T1y2kJLw_ysFXodKtEcrEueZ9UzA72YuSxmQh8EdnTdB5uv_WiJiN_B9uaO29YNYxu448E4W5UgppoaJ1kyyZH11X2gJS9OKEM2YUSlOwRZzJkJg7Xl4HaOVKA3PS/w400-h300/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15802.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Changed plans and headed over to the campground at the <a href="https://beckley.org/underground-tour/campground/" target="_blank">Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Campground</a> so we could plug in to keep us cool and our food cold. </div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLFmvyPp4qtCuy9iBNos6IKJ6GpMqv5sB09TUeeyTNaAQC-V7do7uyXJcmLdfpfPF2_XlRauaVe-BFhGITqVyQ1oBLr53LKyGvkCXYwHBaSSguHdp6DzaSV1KblFc3wBtbcNFZfPFDEY33JSo-8p7AnNYQGhIqbj3VLgx0wmbV6xS1qy4iof9cqHw/s4032/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15807.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLFmvyPp4qtCuy9iBNos6IKJ6GpMqv5sB09TUeeyTNaAQC-V7do7uyXJcmLdfpfPF2_XlRauaVe-BFhGITqVyQ1oBLr53LKyGvkCXYwHBaSSguHdp6DzaSV1KblFc3wBtbcNFZfPFDEY33JSo-8p7AnNYQGhIqbj3VLgx0wmbV6xS1qy4iof9cqHw/w400-h300/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15807.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The campground sits high above the mine complex.</div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3UlPz0FhRFvmnNf3yyoacEz_A3bjpF-p8Ky4hOWszxDr6f0KXWzX19NVLLKAtSQz1Bkiqq18zXDVRqB74VW0zn3HwoMI9mq_VIG4IIE2y-oaUiVWYcovF_PyWr85nhvuy8QkBG3FZaNmTqB-nH22DfnjuAHKUvgdD7Q2STVdxtLTOxFg40CssboKi/s3887/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15811.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2915" data-original-width="3887" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3UlPz0FhRFvmnNf3yyoacEz_A3bjpF-p8Ky4hOWszxDr6f0KXWzX19NVLLKAtSQz1Bkiqq18zXDVRqB74VW0zn3HwoMI9mq_VIG4IIE2y-oaUiVWYcovF_PyWr85nhvuy8QkBG3FZaNmTqB-nH22DfnjuAHKUvgdD7Q2STVdxtLTOxFg40CssboKi/w400-h300/untitled-0613-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15811.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We had site 12 of the 17 sites in a loop. The nightly fee is $35 + tax.</div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">The bath house has been closed for at least a couple of years. RV's and trailers need to have their own indoor facilities to use the campground.</div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">It does offer access to the mine complex, a small historical village, a city park with a big pool, and a fitness trail with a good change in elevation.</div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">For more on the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and the Tamarack Folk Art Center, check out posts from earlier visits.</div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2022/09/west-virginia-coal-stop.html" target="_blank">West Virginia Coal Stop</a><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2021/02/folk-art-and-glass-blowing-in-appalachia.html" target="_blank">Tamarack</a><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLC733tEvd6CrqOFSaI_VuAWnmVGoAd2XEpxpfThODZndoOeYOqhrJl9d2cigtK7MsZ-1vUW1RTv_gbTQjaE-NcaGmjKGmvnkUrZ9cnfwgAzcf7cFOiElui3j7NAuPAG8N39JBwv16dBqZR7afXR_C3NX4GYA3JtuScWxqkojggZlzrn5IaL0Rtann/s1234/untitled-0618--%20IMG_15929.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1142" data-original-width="1234" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLC733tEvd6CrqOFSaI_VuAWnmVGoAd2XEpxpfThODZndoOeYOqhrJl9d2cigtK7MsZ-1vUW1RTv_gbTQjaE-NcaGmjKGmvnkUrZ9cnfwgAzcf7cFOiElui3j7NAuPAG8N39JBwv16dBqZR7afXR_C3NX4GYA3JtuScWxqkojggZlzrn5IaL0Rtann/w400-h370/untitled-0618--%20IMG_15929.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Today's Route</div><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">(click on any image to enlarge it)</div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-22908528755103051542023-06-18T13:48:00.005-04:002023-06-18T13:51:41.888-04:00Air Conditioned Nest<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXv6LWn2KOPah_zBSaiJR12mWfQv5kVqFfvI6WBhBV_y_PhsOHRo1qDv4wL9tzjn270mTDSE2td9EF4i2fwiNfNarRj0rvmLIUlb0uM2CB2l25DRpDF2RGgn3Cjh-5H8LSdS-nauGEm2uIeixdv5iRnq4xqvCMTHA2FY9u2z-r34lpc6jtoTtwfrhI/s3966/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14921.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2975" data-original-width="3966" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXv6LWn2KOPah_zBSaiJR12mWfQv5kVqFfvI6WBhBV_y_PhsOHRo1qDv4wL9tzjn270mTDSE2td9EF4i2fwiNfNarRj0rvmLIUlb0uM2CB2l25DRpDF2RGgn3Cjh-5H8LSdS-nauGEm2uIeixdv5iRnq4xqvCMTHA2FY9u2z-r34lpc6jtoTtwfrhI/s320/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14921.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />We aren't the only ones that like our new air conditioner. This spring, some feathered friends decided it was a fine place to establish their nest. We evicted them before any eggs were laid. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIYgs-Qd5GP08sqnxAQB4UNXy9V9t5cLHK_vVwBk726kIWc0ZieaZuO92In3jWGw05NLCY7NGQt_R16gRtsq_P5mh6wBKP7VsXW-gjcH6QumJJ2rdxlL31z9y-EpeXYCkeX6WzuK3-fQl9JU9rOzCXfKZj63-PzTCZom-zT6XtKcvw-3v8z5wPaqw/s3711/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14932.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3711" data-original-width="2783" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIYgs-Qd5GP08sqnxAQB4UNXy9V9t5cLHK_vVwBk726kIWc0ZieaZuO92In3jWGw05NLCY7NGQt_R16gRtsq_P5mh6wBKP7VsXW-gjcH6QumJJ2rdxlL31z9y-EpeXYCkeX6WzuK3-fQl9JU9rOzCXfKZj63-PzTCZom-zT6XtKcvw-3v8z5wPaqw/s320/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14932.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Cleaning out the remnants wasn't difficult. A tall step ladder and a Torx screwdriver are the essential tools. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodwQ9P-JhNWBs4mL_SROAeu2TKBjKSS1plsIMQTBR864FuGBW3iOK5iO6OjGTen2IJ5GJeowgbZFvekl57JECZfMEN_sRw8dJTQTBFODzeAfVsTfbUSgUhVz4nwBczSuaKblIfcbrnlv9e_x_UnaQN412wYDzDZ3O5rDSS3iLM_lTIZq7Vg33Bn4M/s4032/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14933.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodwQ9P-JhNWBs4mL_SROAeu2TKBjKSS1plsIMQTBR864FuGBW3iOK5iO6OjGTen2IJ5GJeowgbZFvekl57JECZfMEN_sRw8dJTQTBFODzeAfVsTfbUSgUhVz4nwBczSuaKblIfcbrnlv9e_x_UnaQN412wYDzDZ3O5rDSS3iLM_lTIZq7Vg33Bn4M/w150-h200/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14933.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br />Eight Torx screws hold the top on the Aventa. This is one of the six long screws. The two rear-most screws are shorter than the other six.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30t40IbgJCTNiW6lEZCrsiulgScDerrT3s_qDy-L5kBazkW5q-xH5zwdKCLamms2ysESQ3t5BNRMES7ofYNY0hNy2VpKNB8ZdzmVGL7bGXk444_sI8gd0kNXqgHJ3tTttQFc6on-2T2X5jA4tA9yPO1_pzMbeg3yOUB4fY852p6r9UdUXd6opKloo/s1378/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14936.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1034" data-original-width="1378" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30t40IbgJCTNiW6lEZCrsiulgScDerrT3s_qDy-L5kBazkW5q-xH5zwdKCLamms2ysESQ3t5BNRMES7ofYNY0hNy2VpKNB8ZdzmVGL7bGXk444_sI8gd0kNXqgHJ3tTttQFc6on-2T2X5jA4tA9yPO1_pzMbeg3yOUB4fY852p6r9UdUXd6opKloo/w200-h150/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14936.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />Markings on the special bit needed for the screws. It is a Torx T30 bit, one we had in a collection of security screw bits.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAUM2mgVTHT_VqB9I71PsIJxg2kHehmrShBumlrzSXNV-NUvgjMeNFcujUpW05IoadaOEo6c4Cg4OXx187WUPyLJfxUG6BeyUIEW1RB-9bcB7AxWsUSw4HV_GV9FeTRIzgzBdWAi2gpV76gJjiwgnX1ufr-Zpi_sE3rIoFQvsvc9nQgFtbWPNlt5v/s4032/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14929.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAUM2mgVTHT_VqB9I71PsIJxg2kHehmrShBumlrzSXNV-NUvgjMeNFcujUpW05IoadaOEo6c4Cg4OXx187WUPyLJfxUG6BeyUIEW1RB-9bcB7AxWsUSw4HV_GV9FeTRIzgzBdWAi2gpV76gJjiwgnX1ufr-Zpi_sE3rIoFQvsvc9nQgFtbWPNlt5v/s320/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14929.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />While the cover was off, Beth traced it on brown paper so she could make a cover that might prevent future nests. <p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVqtuffwBjA3p0QhrGykgM_lipwIxCjhDbe6i73DCguSpzqKbGXeHr-Lwz9n1-VS0dNuekqSny6RF2xwDQ6k8Cd00_EWguEDIDJM06iqJqWovaQ3rQcOKR_AZrp1O5WMNUKv7zpdr-MzoVhAuqtYbq-83QZLKe-QoecSgKcswRva623ANmuP3OVdo/s4032/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14931.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVqtuffwBjA3p0QhrGykgM_lipwIxCjhDbe6i73DCguSpzqKbGXeHr-Lwz9n1-VS0dNuekqSny6RF2xwDQ6k8Cd00_EWguEDIDJM06iqJqWovaQ3rQcOKR_AZrp1O5WMNUKv7zpdr-MzoVhAuqtYbq-83QZLKe-QoecSgKcswRva623ANmuP3OVdo/s320/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14931.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Before reattaching the cover, I took the opportunity to clean the interior of the AC.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33QvhmvjDmSR8GHWRiYWCJ3FR5IIG6XorxqRMpwQUk2cJu5kM9odgOmVjboXr8BWMeTQZPVqeImiU1KHt6zdWy-2OW4bsN-TILKTqQu41bhmlu3R6L_9BnZCNQ4ADO55udTK28QcRgaA_Z2qCxsyY-hLf4LMDqWXp6lcfGJTcrnFHrKXDIMXIjMxG/s4032/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14937.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33QvhmvjDmSR8GHWRiYWCJ3FR5IIG6XorxqRMpwQUk2cJu5kM9odgOmVjboXr8BWMeTQZPVqeImiU1KHt6zdWy-2OW4bsN-TILKTqQu41bhmlu3R6L_9BnZCNQ4ADO55udTK28QcRgaA_Z2qCxsyY-hLf4LMDqWXp6lcfGJTcrnFHrKXDIMXIjMxG/w400-h300/RV_Projects-0305-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_14937.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />After fastening the cover down, we used wide painter's tape to cover the long rear opening. The tape remained there during a couple of spring road camping trips where it wasn't warm enough to want air conditioning. We had plenty of other projects going on, so the cover plans were put on the back burner.<p></p><p>June rolled around and it was time to exercise our generator. We do this once a month to keep everything lubed and insure it is ready when needed. Onan recommends that the generator should be run under load. In the winter we run an electric heater but, in warm weather, a better load is the air conditioner. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil5jgimEeRY5Wwas2sbW8p8X3C2pL0ug8YBXSTrfKhlGJGuOF-P7iTv5JvUsEj_dOOgXbyNGJMj4fQ148s-uMmbTtxmGA02R1IRhN-z5D7a9QuPa9QlcIP2ogn4g8kwLqK9GS-TBLvo360iiLJXmpX8yH7KqdbdzRUo1LDdM_MY4Y3GfxzV3j6ThHn/s4032/untitled-0606-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15741.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil5jgimEeRY5Wwas2sbW8p8X3C2pL0ug8YBXSTrfKhlGJGuOF-P7iTv5JvUsEj_dOOgXbyNGJMj4fQ148s-uMmbTtxmGA02R1IRhN-z5D7a9QuPa9QlcIP2ogn4g8kwLqK9GS-TBLvo360iiLJXmpX8yH7KqdbdzRUo1LDdM_MY4Y3GfxzV3j6ThHn/w400-h300/untitled-0606-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15741.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />As advertised, the 3M painter's tape came off without leaving any residue on the AC housing. What it didn't do was cover all the openings to the air conditioner. What did we find behind the tape? You guessed it, another nest.<p></p><p>Just in case you may be concerned that Truma air conditioners are nest magnets, rest assured that birds, at least in our neighborhood, appear to be brand agnostic. We had birds nest in the Dometic AC the preceded the Truma.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatLShcyfBTRw_FA4klG1aiWvPjy9oMsAnNetqXS6rVk3VsqXs2FbUED6gLypZO9Qv61mhrpyg6sMljx-Oe9MrthhjYVGzPE8NZKoZngwThve32ktWsTdTZyPrti_Dm9vKLiXbYkWF73eKnb3oKUIhvmw9mZLod5pbid3jG-zwqPE15QBzfj1nekrc/s4032/untitled-0606-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15742.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatLShcyfBTRw_FA4klG1aiWvPjy9oMsAnNetqXS6rVk3VsqXs2FbUED6gLypZO9Qv61mhrpyg6sMljx-Oe9MrthhjYVGzPE8NZKoZngwThve32ktWsTdTZyPrti_Dm9vKLiXbYkWF73eKnb3oKUIhvmw9mZLod5pbid3jG-zwqPE15QBzfj1nekrc/s320/untitled-0606-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15742.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />You can see here that the holes on the underside of the AC are a nice size for smaller birds.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-yTWhuANfzboXMmN62OTnuuMUYu8OV1IIngMYp04WsnkEsx7Tuy4f20gtucbrjA9qCqFo5gcUJj8a7FzPme-RThj--2hfwSj0XwhL1vFkpAcAOoIgqlB8JAP3m71qHufReDlaFj-fCwERuQ9hjGkI-yFpQTwnd-6w3RErYDsLKBaABlm2rlLBoCcJ/s4032/untitled-0606-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15747.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-yTWhuANfzboXMmN62OTnuuMUYu8OV1IIngMYp04WsnkEsx7Tuy4f20gtucbrjA9qCqFo5gcUJj8a7FzPme-RThj--2hfwSj0XwhL1vFkpAcAOoIgqlB8JAP3m71qHufReDlaFj-fCwERuQ9hjGkI-yFpQTwnd-6w3RErYDsLKBaABlm2rlLBoCcJ/s320/untitled-0606-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15747.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />This time Beth went to work on a cover that would block all the vents.<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZf7N5Yhuf_2uRhDLvvCLU9EyJi79QDhkF-NmunVtONTbOMBRbvFvKIh6h_ehiBsvAEkPwvhYCnFc3tGBgkcrnl6u5XKQj57Luy1RzGPSC0XidUZDG1SoMtWdU0wEd-Ai5N3Oo0zsygXDeXxInXuWc-n0ze8-HqlIfWeZz0oEOFqjsP_xiz9Q3Jqn/s4032/untitled-0608-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15755.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZf7N5Yhuf_2uRhDLvvCLU9EyJi79QDhkF-NmunVtONTbOMBRbvFvKIh6h_ehiBsvAEkPwvhYCnFc3tGBgkcrnl6u5XKQj57Luy1RzGPSC0XidUZDG1SoMtWdU0wEd-Ai5N3Oo0zsygXDeXxInXuWc-n0ze8-HqlIfWeZz0oEOFqjsP_xiz9Q3Jqn/s320/untitled-0608-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15755.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Using material we had left over from the sailboat and recovering outdoor furniture, she pieced together enough fabric to make the cover. She even rolled and taped the inside seems.<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsiA8_YvFmX9PPU8MF9d14C2fgKnnB7WVXRzVKjIefx6LaPlNir_LneEN4j7ATOh-sWJpcN3IJkCOrsDHEN0VSQJx-j_F1cKGceG-cjQkuT7yTeEOSr2w8sYAVEAJ7e0yk648zn1CbfpZfWNtQiIpYKfbLDoYBGLadZpaA0OR9SZkHhovaYvuueRK/s4032/untitled-0608-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15756.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsiA8_YvFmX9PPU8MF9d14C2fgKnnB7WVXRzVKjIefx6LaPlNir_LneEN4j7ATOh-sWJpcN3IJkCOrsDHEN0VSQJx-j_F1cKGceG-cjQkuT7yTeEOSr2w8sYAVEAJ7e0yk648zn1CbfpZfWNtQiIpYKfbLDoYBGLadZpaA0OR9SZkHhovaYvuueRK/s320/untitled-0608-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15756.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />A string sewn into the base allows it to fit snugly around the bottom of the air conditioner.<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZL5X-RzgHzg-onwgtptUilkwRIfG0SawLNXxopDfLW5SF9LgRIThTr4oopywvPplhfKVtiWnxHsU5gYVVTRZc-ZS6rVApP4jR6HiSPJrn12TtzThaK2QDj655-gyyeXa7sjEaQrETDZsuctIFuUXCK4zWLlQ1DX1D6LN77F-LLFH6orEqmMdrU_qT/s4032/untitled-0608-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15759.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZL5X-RzgHzg-onwgtptUilkwRIfG0SawLNXxopDfLW5SF9LgRIThTr4oopywvPplhfKVtiWnxHsU5gYVVTRZc-ZS6rVApP4jR6HiSPJrn12TtzThaK2QDj655-gyyeXa7sjEaQrETDZsuctIFuUXCK4zWLlQ1DX1D6LN77F-LLFH6orEqmMdrU_qT/w400-h300/untitled-0608-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15759.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Here it is installed. I'm lucky to have married a crafty lady.<p></p><p>We take this off before driving and will leave it home while on trips, but when the van is at home, our Truma will be covered!</p><p><br /></p><p>For more on our experience with the Truma Aventa, check out these older posts.</p><p><a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2022/10/three-months-with-truma-aventa.html" target="_blank">Three Months with the Aventa</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2021/07/truma-aventa-testing.html" target="_blank">Truma Aventa Testing</a><br /></p>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115305486950578853.post-18839608773262465092023-06-07T10:35:00.002-04:002023-06-07T17:05:04.215-04:00ProMaster Engine Air Filter Replacement<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDzSA5auaq6YQNaLgXTZXpf60hmQw4O-73X_lcR7hxi0qtA8YGHeSAj1Djj1-e6ClexhsqDa9CXcL8GdoZnjFAff8uHcw_0BY7be5MWXceNpwsJCWYJFaGRiTDOH9S1gnwqgpv1jQpazv194ln2bEzGFvbJTBe_A8__dbV1Zrco8lwBZjmFXvcOpDD/s3748/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15674.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2811" data-original-width="3748" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDzSA5auaq6YQNaLgXTZXpf60hmQw4O-73X_lcR7hxi0qtA8YGHeSAj1Djj1-e6ClexhsqDa9CXcL8GdoZnjFAff8uHcw_0BY7be5MWXceNpwsJCWYJFaGRiTDOH9S1gnwqgpv1jQpazv194ln2bEzGFvbJTBe_A8__dbV1Zrco8lwBZjmFXvcOpDD/w400-h300/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15674.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Changing the engine air filter is an easy job that most anyone with basic mechanical skills can complete.<br /><div><br /></div><div>2018 RAM ProMaster 3500 <div>Ours is an RV built out by Pleasure-Way as a Lexor TS<div><br /></div><div>Disclaimer - I'm not a professional mechanic. Just relaying what I've learned, so attempt any service at your own risk.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPY-YHtbpiEDypwW0f2vbM2LOqXtny8Yoju0y-M9zmch3IT3l9Ua6G4wCtlzGrYkYVKYjll23fOH6MrNpz2uSpeoTvdiypzejSNcoQOdAMXYgLoTvBr1s2p5FE_Kt4jEbqJ9u10Qy3k3ZY9k4opQD16Mpl_Yqy1p7fec_7PGPinKkYin2RX3GdHh-V/s3752/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15684.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1722" data-original-width="3752" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPY-YHtbpiEDypwW0f2vbM2LOqXtny8Yoju0y-M9zmch3IT3l9Ua6G4wCtlzGrYkYVKYjll23fOH6MrNpz2uSpeoTvdiypzejSNcoQOdAMXYgLoTvBr1s2p5FE_Kt4jEbqJ9u10Qy3k3ZY9k4opQD16Mpl_Yqy1p7fec_7PGPinKkYin2RX3GdHh-V/w400-h184/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15684.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />This was one of the items on our upcoming 60,000 mile service list. The dealer would charge $57 plus other fees and tax to change the filter. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp-7MoZmDcYRZa5YoBDripeGXf_rQnV59CEhhP8d9rU-H5tvygz-kv6ft2FOyNPM09Au8m3lMjdBxUT4_K6WRFXqjjz8T71tGad0xNNS47TlyFEA4w69vxXTxRKobX48ugsL9opdH_Z6RcdFZhc2n8MQaoPfz3WszzGguCGzuuhCVi6hkfnpMMISiK/s3903/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15665.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2927" data-original-width="3903" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp-7MoZmDcYRZa5YoBDripeGXf_rQnV59CEhhP8d9rU-H5tvygz-kv6ft2FOyNPM09Au8m3lMjdBxUT4_K6WRFXqjjz8T71tGad0xNNS47TlyFEA4w69vxXTxRKobX48ugsL9opdH_Z6RcdFZhc2n8MQaoPfz3WszzGguCGzuuhCVi6hkfnpMMISiK/w400-h300/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15665.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Searching YouTube we found a great two minute video that was really well done. Here's the link:</div><div><p><a href="https://youtu.be/G9XpTexYKl0" target="_blank">Engine Air Filter Replacement</a> by</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MINUTEDIYVIDEOS" target="_blank">Minute DIY Videos</a></p><p>That may be all you need to do the job. The remainder of this post is some photos we captured to show the process on our particular van.</p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNAow9p5dWTzPjPvTv_Du9CsvUygs-VHMnx5soVQJoYd6-lSRjWyPQm6bRQthM5syF70xin12pv6IFWRBp8RrR2kF-1dEc4m9HogQRwZGmBYrQmysu6tkvCXhjA30wVALZmX1yvmzypkB-bXaimpVgNWDYQ82cVjHeG2DpaSVoMDk3qPXUoCJXzWi/s4032/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15664.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNAow9p5dWTzPjPvTv_Du9CsvUygs-VHMnx5soVQJoYd6-lSRjWyPQm6bRQthM5syF70xin12pv6IFWRBp8RrR2kF-1dEc4m9HogQRwZGmBYrQmysu6tkvCXhjA30wVALZmX1yvmzypkB-bXaimpVgNWDYQ82cVjHeG2DpaSVoMDk3qPXUoCJXzWi/s320/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15664.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Loosen the two hose clamps circled in yellow with an 8mm socket or a flathead screwdriver.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyELNcozYhxMoBxsDr-8A_dYq7Zns4lx64WyNUfCzRy4wY2jvVeh66XlR8wMwIwQFc7U3eVex8T_ULmzirPc1pVaGrvWI7DZJ2Ixq2zCimlbiZkyr4pOhy9V4nCfzKcfH6JuOr_JSw7_yZvsbr3FkDGaWWBRblIT1Mrc-UubWl5iLj6zc8BDuOib9/s4032/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15669.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyELNcozYhxMoBxsDr-8A_dYq7Zns4lx64WyNUfCzRy4wY2jvVeh66XlR8wMwIwQFc7U3eVex8T_ULmzirPc1pVaGrvWI7DZJ2Ixq2zCimlbiZkyr4pOhy9V4nCfzKcfH6JuOr_JSw7_yZvsbr3FkDGaWWBRblIT1Mrc-UubWl5iLj6zc8BDuOib9/w400-h300/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15669.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Gently pull the hose up off the air filter compartment, then gently pull it off the firewall side.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is what it looks like once removed.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jcJxDAINJwF2lcCMUqM25-frdYKnJkw410EDVVPjYgGn_RjbRsJjjZtSm4k7SKIBupZpCqeuEyBsP1DK_KvcneWzi5zufH3GHUnQUFiI2QLcCtwGYt4s4YIGk3-I0WrCBejc94lz8BSpEhbzHeMIX5Nycqfmvde0RyS8sUBRBOCnBLqnCzE7cHCC/s4032/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15679.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jcJxDAINJwF2lcCMUqM25-frdYKnJkw410EDVVPjYgGn_RjbRsJjjZtSm4k7SKIBupZpCqeuEyBsP1DK_KvcneWzi5zufH3GHUnQUFiI2QLcCtwGYt4s4YIGk3-I0WrCBejc94lz8BSpEhbzHeMIX5Nycqfmvde0RyS8sUBRBOCnBLqnCzE7cHCC/w400-h300/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15679.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Loosen these 4 screws. They don't need to come all the way out, as they are captive.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgRvMOTasi6ilUWJgTwowE70hsQU8UF7_RFlKPRwMOpmCZD4omcDy1LDsp-9Flp8p_1E_pWlubu1sV1Jf6yBLBcFgWjOU5ao9qPou63IbC6ossUBrYkOUUKkcJiZRLL_B8WlTnn5rIbvxUybfUpnKAkx0CxwTpWSzx5cs7BpHC_UDPhbhIw5OiJHi/s4032/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15671.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgRvMOTasi6ilUWJgTwowE70hsQU8UF7_RFlKPRwMOpmCZD4omcDy1LDsp-9Flp8p_1E_pWlubu1sV1Jf6yBLBcFgWjOU5ao9qPou63IbC6ossUBrYkOUUKkcJiZRLL_B8WlTnn5rIbvxUybfUpnKAkx0CxwTpWSzx5cs7BpHC_UDPhbhIw5OiJHi/s320/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15671.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Remove the cylinder cover to reveal the air filter.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8siFTUFmKgbr56M8amnOam3YwFIzpJJNhBOd6YlGPhD3Q7ZZTBGh9f_ctlOEh9fu3A4PdS44H3pcmqTL30bvHQTzMeVr42mLI5csEXtU7fNOUvQl2ptuHKWIAAPMoVDKKOFq9PK2nxgcIRjoGWz-_74oTLRP36XMY-26VvRoRnWfi4-fszcRrvOl/s4032/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15672.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8siFTUFmKgbr56M8amnOam3YwFIzpJJNhBOd6YlGPhD3Q7ZZTBGh9f_ctlOEh9fu3A4PdS44H3pcmqTL30bvHQTzMeVr42mLI5csEXtU7fNOUvQl2ptuHKWIAAPMoVDKKOFq9PK2nxgcIRjoGWz-_74oTLRP36XMY-26VvRoRnWfi4-fszcRrvOl/s320/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15672.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Remove the old air filter and place the new filter in the cylinder.<p></p><p><br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtaWRgM2HIiMwDhYfKAewt2FlsCHS7COergiqO318juYYfzqGG_xVI28yBQY32OK-H7d5ph93Y0SifXc29C29bIio9OJ0ZhTCEDSrrHgSfDZWZLk03eQudR7l5qUC8-U2CcH6XIUIdgS2Z9gU71kGLvp1MCTtJV6jpjomBarC5JEYJb2Zf2JQQdmiI/s4032/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15678.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtaWRgM2HIiMwDhYfKAewt2FlsCHS7COergiqO318juYYfzqGG_xVI28yBQY32OK-H7d5ph93Y0SifXc29C29bIio9OJ0ZhTCEDSrrHgSfDZWZLk03eQudR7l5qUC8-U2CcH6XIUIdgS2Z9gU71kGLvp1MCTtJV6jpjomBarC5JEYJb2Zf2JQQdmiI/w400-h300/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15678.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Reassembly<p></p><p>Note the two tabs on the cover.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBbbIOMJ_m7Y2cszpb1g-YddAL7D3CK0wG9MR7Es0qZDJI9wP5cQlMHkY2IfeZxtEM0I0ZuPXWwvijICyVlEBIiN_7vWEsYBps4eiNpUzkadxetCYbNuIBOMif9u5LlPavEVEPmCsFhsl_SHNMtlcy0Fieda59ma3fLsRRcNvSZZVFsEOOxcE2JbU/s4032/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15677.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBbbIOMJ_m7Y2cszpb1g-YddAL7D3CK0wG9MR7Es0qZDJI9wP5cQlMHkY2IfeZxtEM0I0ZuPXWwvijICyVlEBIiN_7vWEsYBps4eiNpUzkadxetCYbNuIBOMif9u5LlPavEVEPmCsFhsl_SHNMtlcy0Fieda59ma3fLsRRcNvSZZVFsEOOxcE2JbU/w300-h400/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15677.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Align the cover so the two tabs straddle this bolt.<p></p><p>With the cover aligned, tighten the four screws, alternating between them to insure an even seal.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJZRBUddUCFMPN1u8G__aFIalldyn7vv44WoPW3SxheFuWYjUHeEWUz57_0gJNK3IGtQGVu-zL2EcPHMHXO4KzcejKeWlA4FSCoDwUM69YKEmF0vym7tmN3auo2W6IUhFFzhafYdenwL7JZ_lk0ryrZ_xZxZFYfAjKMiPGLXjmPcFhLZp1KTd6Zj-/s4032/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15681.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJZRBUddUCFMPN1u8G__aFIalldyn7vv44WoPW3SxheFuWYjUHeEWUz57_0gJNK3IGtQGVu-zL2EcPHMHXO4KzcejKeWlA4FSCoDwUM69YKEmF0vym7tmN3auo2W6IUhFFzhafYdenwL7JZ_lk0ryrZ_xZxZFYfAjKMiPGLXjmPcFhLZp1KTd6Zj-/w400-h300/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15681.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>That's all there is to it. </p><p>Here's a photo of our engine compartment after completing the job. </p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0115MQ4FG" target="_blank"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1IBArjkWlOOWWxx-HVMc842wjFBO76MPBIAyfugaqO4RQB0vvQKn3i1y1qtXZ0LzYg1hhvOIq3qpGhzYW-zXwZSPosyc-7MhY5OG_GlO6TvdPlx9C_7xHVL1kQl61eqHiZ1OkEkVI-ILR_9BO5IKc3Ai8vMEWEWEA3r8QcFg-yMIEaD-KI4yY8lA/s4032/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15683.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1IBArjkWlOOWWxx-HVMc842wjFBO76MPBIAyfugaqO4RQB0vvQKn3i1y1qtXZ0LzYg1hhvOIq3qpGhzYW-zXwZSPosyc-7MhY5OG_GlO6TvdPlx9C_7xHVL1kQl61eqHiZ1OkEkVI-ILR_9BO5IKc3Ai8vMEWEWEA3r8QcFg-yMIEaD-KI4yY8lA/s320/untitled-0519-iPhone%20XR-%20IMG_15683.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Here's a link to the filter on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0115MQ4FG" target="_blank">EcoGard Air Filter</a> </div><div>It was $27.95 when writing this in June of 2023<p></p><p><br /></p><p>For even more savings, change your own cabin air filter. That is $180.99 plus fees and taxes at the dealer. Here's a link to that process: <a href="https://www.svintuition.com/2020/02/lexor-cabin-air-filter-change.html">Lexor Cabin Air Filter Change</a></p><p>For more of our van projects, filter on Projects above or <a href="https://www.svintuition.com/search/label/Projects">click here.</a></p></div></div></div>Mark Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983761470984426294noreply@blogger.com0