All systems go. Left River Falls at
10:40 and headed out. It had just started to sleet so I felt
particularly fortunate that I was leavin' town. Headed south through
Zumbrota and Red Wing – travel on little country roads. I rather
liked it, I could go slow, I could figure out how to keep this huge
rig in one lane without any semi distractions. It was a good primer
on driving.
By 1:00, I entered my third state
(Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa) Stopped at my favorite gas station
right across the Iowa border in Lime Springs. As I'm filling up with
gas ($150 – ouch), I notice one of my dually tires is really low.
I tried to put air in it, but the air putter inner wouldn't fit on my
valve. They sent me to see Brian in downtown Lime Springs
(population 501). It took him about a half hour to figure out how to
jury rig something that would work. When I asked him what I owed
him, he said nada. I happened to have some absolutely incredible
chocolate covered fruit – strawberries, pineapple and apple (
thanks Lou and Davey) and I gave him one. He was happy and I was
happy watching him eat it.
This tire thing took a big chunk out of
my day so I didn't get as far down the road as I was hoping. I ended
up at Pleasant Creek State Park, just a little bit north of Cedar
Rapids. Just electrical hookups but a great deal at $11 for the
night. There are only two other campers here, it is pretty isolated
but pretty. And most importantly – there is NO SNOW!!!! Took the
dog for a long walk. The wind is blowing about thirty miles an hour –
you have to lean into it to stay in place. I'm glad I'm not driving
in it.
My daughter in law gave me Mace for
Xmas, a very thoughtful present actually. I think I will read up on
how to use it tonight. Just in case, ya know.
Tomorrow – St. Louis
View out my front window
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