Wed
– The weather was clear and mud mostly dried up so we didn't
leave big ruts when we pulled out this morning. Not too early as we
were only going to Bismark. We talked to Bob & Peggy Paul
(VVVers) and they came to visit with us for a couple of hours before
leaving for a week of camping & boating. Quiet evening.
Thurs
– We wandered around a huge Menards store before meeting Jerry
& Phyllis for an early lunch at Perkins. We talked way more than
we ate so it took a while! Then another quiet afternoon &
evening.
Fri
– On the move again to Minnesota. The drive was fairly
uneventful – just lots of construction near “the cities” but we
were going against the traffic most of the time so not too slow. A
little nerve wracking when there were only 2 lanes rather than the
usual 4 or 5 and the lane we were in was normally the shoulder or
breakdown lane. Dennis & Gloria were busy Saturday
night so we decided to stay for a couple of nights at Dakota Meadows
RV which happens to be right next door to Mystic Lake Casino. After
setting up in a lovely long pull-through, we took the bike to the
casino and spent quite a bit of time there. Home for dinner, TV &
games.
Sat
– It was way past time for a haircut for me so we got some info
from the RV park personel and immediately forgot where we were
supposed to go! We were looking for Great Clips and found Fantastic
Sam so I put my name on the list and we went across the street to
Subway for lunch. Then I proceeded to get the WORST haircut ever!!
Once she clipped up the back and then continued on one side I knew I
was in trouble. And did she listen to my instructions for the length
on the top & bangs? Hell no!! I'm going to look a little odd
wearing my motorcycle helmet in the grocery store! Terry went back
to the casino when we returned while I pouted & hibernated! We
both returned to the casino later with no better luck than other
visits lately. We loaded the bike when we got back as rain was
forecast.
Sun
– We had a HUGE lightning & rain storm last night. It
rained most of the night but had cleared up by morning so we had an
easy drive to Woodbury and the RV park where we stayed last year. It
was easier to get to this year as there was no road construction. We
called Dennis & Gloria after we got all set up and asked if we
should go to their place. Gloria said she wanted to see our rig with
the back deck set up so they came to see us. We were in another long
pull through with big trees for shade so we had a great time sitting
on the deck having a drink. Then we followed them back to their new
town home where Gloria made dinner. We had a lovely evening with
Terry having more “fun” than me so Dennis led us back to the RV
park with me driving the bike!
Mon
– We did some grocery shopping this morning and then ran around
trying to find a Verizon store that had moved. We had to get a
holster for Terry's phone as he broke the old one on a doorknob.
Finally found the new location and then got back and put things away.
We met Dennis & Gloria for lunch at Applebee's and wandered
through a big furniture store afterward before following them back to
their place. Gloria couldn't find all their games so we settled for
a few games of Yahtzee. Then it was time to move outside with a
drink before dinner which Gloria cooked! Lovely day.
Tues
– We got a fairly early start and immediately ran into a big
backup on 94. When we saw it we first crossed 94 but then I couldn't
figure out quickly how to get onto 494 so we bit the bullet and
joined the crowd on 94. Turned out to be an accident involving a
couple of semis and lots of Hazmat vehicles so it took us at least 30
minutes to go a few miles. But then it was clear sailing all the way
south to 90 and then west. We decided to stay at another casino in
Iowa just across the border from Sioux Falls SD. It happens that our
friends Clem & Marlene live in Madison SD so we called and they
could meet us for dinner at the casino. Actually they came earlier,
saw our new rig, had a drink and we caught up on each other's news
before going to the casino. We all entered a free slot tournament
(no winners in our group), played slots for a while and then hit the
buffet when it opened at 4:30. Hugs goodbye after another great
visit with good friends.
Wed
– We walked to the casino for an inexpensive breakfast buffet
before heading out of Iowa and back onto 90 to continue west. Very
hot (OK maybe not by AZ standards but hit 104) so happy to be in the
truck with AC turned up. Lots of construction which you can tell is
needed by the bumpy current lanes. Three fuel stops (head winds
affected diesel consumption and we weren't sure where the next
service station with easy in/out was located) and a stop at a DQ. We
checked out one RV park and immediately left and ended up in Wall at
a so-so park but a pull-through with 50 amps to run the ACs. Luckily
I had leftovers that needed to be consummed for dinner so a lazy
evening for both of us.
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