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| Bass Pro Shop Parking Lot |
We awoke to a chilly start this morning and we discovered Allie's core temperature to be 53°. A touch of electric heat fixed the problem. Since the weather was forecasted to reach the mid-70's, summer attire continued.
Our entrance steps seem to be totally out of commission now. Whenever we open and close the door, we are met with an awful grinding sound. They refuse to come out all the way, so "G" bungied them together so they don't rattle. As Rosesnne Rosannadanna always said, "It's always something."
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| Crossing the Missouri River, again. It not only runs north to south, but west to east. |
The first big adventure of the day happened at lunchtime. We decided to eat out and I chose the Country Pride Restaurant. Their place mats boast, "Taste a bit of Americana." It was an experience for "G," who is so fastidiously clean, to actually order and consume a meal where even I found it shabby, dated, run down and a bit unkempt.
After we ate, we took Allie for her first professional wash at Blue Beacon Truck Wash. For $37 we got the mud, dust, dirt and grime power-washed off our big girl and for just $12 more, Sir Duke got the same royal treatment. Both came out sparkling clean. Props to Blue Beacon Truck Wash.
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| We patiently awaited our turn |
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| We're up.... |
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| Waiting safely outside, while I remain inside Allie with Lucy! |
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| A complete view of our journey through Kansas.... |
As the long day began to turn into night, we pulled off at Mill Creek RV Campground in Paxico, KS. I had found this place back in NY and had it on my list of places I thought we might like to stop at when we were ready for a break. It turned out to be a charming little place with all the comforts we could require: full hook-ups, 50 amps, level sites with trees, an old barn loaded with old license plates and old tools and an out-house. So many things that we took a stroll and photographed just some of the sights.
The owners are a very nice couple in their 50's with four grown children and 10 grandchildren. We met Cameron and Casey, two buzz cut cuties aged about 9 and 5. After checking in, we saw a girl of about 10 and another boy close to 3. They have only owned the campground for two weeks!
The only two drawbacks we have found are the deafening noise from the cicadas and the rumble of freight trains as they roll across the Union Pacific Railroad tracks located right behind our coach.
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| Top right, the storm shelter. We checked that out first. Middle right, a cyclone! Oh my! |
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| License plates, tools, wheels and wheels and wheels, and old farm equipment |
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| Many funky buildings, sheds and surprises. |
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| Having fun. |
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| Too many sights to share. |
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| I had to prove I was here. |
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| The railroad tracks |
Deep thought for the day: Once out of the tri-state area, a whole new world emerges. One full of hard work, sitting in the shade, striking up a conversation with strangers, listening to the deafening sound of cicadas, learning the lesson of how to stroll and enjoy the beauty of our wonderful country. Middle America is absolutely amazing.
If you haven't already read Steinbeck's, "Travels With Charley", you must. One can just simply close their eyes and imagine the sights and experience. Glad you're getting a real taste of it all. Like the new format for photos...pray tell, where did you find it?
ReplyDeleteP.S. When my steps didn't fully extend, WD-40 did the trick. Looking under perhaps you'll see rusting.
Glad you liked my photo editing app. It's called "Your Moments," and it was free. I had a typo in my last comment and couldn't edit - only delete and start over.
DeleteLoving your blog! check the fuse for your step. If not sure where it might be located look at your owners manual and should show you where the fuse is located. I love the mid west truly some the best of America. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to hear from you! I was actually just thinking about you yesterday.
DeleteThe steps are trying to extend, but they just grind, moan and groan. We have a long list of issues and plan to stop in Red Bay, AL to visit Tiffin.
Thanks for commenting. I love feedback!
I do not comment a lot but follow your blog, how wonderful. Think you are very wise to stop in Red Bay and am sure they will be extremely helpful.
ReplyDeleteWe did all our travels June and July the big part. Here in central Oregon we have turned cold for the time being and down to the 20's in the mornings.
Your blog is so well written and it is always great to see people's adventures to places they have not been. Lucy looks like the season traveler and very content. Safe travels. Have you been to Colorado before?
I've visited Colorado several times, but never drove, always flew.
DeleteThanks for the tip about the fuse. We took it out so the steps won't grind and strain.