A tropical paradise
And I accidentally left it at Eileen's house a couple of nights ago. So she and her husband Dave hopped in the car and drove it up to me today in Winona.
Last night we stayed up late talking over drinks and cookies (well, I ate most of the cookies). After breakfast this morning I hopped on the four-wheeler with Marv and he took me on a tour of their wooded, hilly farm (it was kind of surreal to see one of their cows wandering through the forest!). We went up to the top of a bluff on their property overlooking the Mississippi, where the views were absolutely stunning. They've hosted different groups and events on their property from time to time, including a peace festival in 1972 with more than 600 attendees!
I like assuming that all mistakes are caused by drunkenness.
You may be able to see the funny cup apparatus that was supporting the bottom rear fin.
Last night they invited me to share in a family weekend tradition: the bonfire! We sat around drinking age-appropriate beverages, and the kids, who were really funny, asked me all sorts of questions and told me all sorts of stories. This morning I got to partake in some more quality family time around the breakfast table before heading out for the day.
From left to right: Brian, Steve, Hunter, Carly, Gabe, Maya, Bradley (not pictured: other daughter Chloe)
France, India, Mauritius, USA, European Union, Costa Rica
Day 65
Bizarre billboard
May 30th, 2010
It spins in the wind, is located in a yard full of junked vehicles and scrap metal, and promotes a company located 50 miles away in a different state.
It's a tunnel leading to the other side of the street
Well, about half of the crew. They were having a cookout when I arrived and invited me to join in, fixing me a big plate of food and handing me a cold beer. After dinner we all hung out, talking and drinking together. When the party was over, August and I had a movie night on the porch. This morning they took me out to the Whistle Stop Cafe in Frontenac for breakfast before I hit the road.
Top row, left to right: Alyssa, April, Montana
Bottom row: Brett (holding Gracie), August, Kim
Kory, who was at the cookout last night, told me I better say something good about him on my blog, or there would be consequences. So here goes: Kory... seems like he'd be an excellent tuba player?
