Posts in Category: BIG Trip 2016

Our first multi-week trip! Yellowstone or bust!

Day 7 ~ 08/12/16

Travel day today – it’s amazing how clean everything is – never see trash on the roads.  All rest areas spacious, welcoming and clean, until moron pet owners don’t act responsible!  Everyone knows how big Big Al’s tootsie rolls are and we always pick up.  Sooooo annoying when it’s obvious how much effort is expended to maintain the rest areas for travelers comfort.

I am looking for Toto – do you know where he is?

Day 6 ~ 08/11/16

This museum was an interesting place to visit – spent 4 hours – what a deal for $5.00 – if interested in the history of farming its an education.

Big Al goes for a buggy ride

 

This museum is located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa

 

Kitchens back in the day

 

Note all the irons – for different uses such as the ruffles on your collar

 

When electricity first introduced to the rural communities here is one of the first electric washing machines

 

Read this then look at the picture below – seems funny now but not so back then

 

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Enough said.

 

What a deal!

This museum was really quite interesting.  Tucked in Mount Pleasant, Iowa this museum highlights  the evolution of farm equipment from horse, to steam, to the current day motorized equipment.  It also presents the contribution of women to the farm way of life and how the introduction of electricity changed women’s way of life.  The dioramas all deserved attention.  The collection of steam engines was mind boggling and it was our understanding that EVERY engine is in working order including the railway steam engine nearby.  The old printing presses on display make you appreciate the printed book.  Apparently, Labor Day weekend there is a 5 day fair called the Threshers Reunion which attracts over 40,000 people from around the country.  The campground nearby has hookups for 1000 and would you believe there is not a site to be had.   Oh, and a ticket to the 5 day fair is only $20.00!

Day 5 – 08/10/16

Miles and miles of windmills and corn

Big rest area for a big rig and nothing but blue sky

Day 4 ~ 08/09/16

Please don't leave me!

Please don’t leave me!

 

Guess where Big Al is hiding?

Guess where Big Al is hiding?

Following tradition at Indy – but how many dogs have been at the starting line? PS under the hat in his bag!  But don’t tell!

In the winners seat for an interview.

In the winners seat for an interview.

 

He is number one always in my heart.

He is number one always in my heart.

Too hot to ride today – 93 deg,  Went to the largest Camping World in America, closed for renovations – who knew – they had tents set up instead for shopping so not doing that!

Found a Dunkin Donuts also – road closed to traffic!

What are the odds – met a man at Camping World who was riding his motorcycle in Rhode Island last Saturday, He said he had reached his goal of riding in all 50 states – ironically was at the Jefferson Diner on Jefferson Blvd which is a mile from home.

Day 3 ~ 08/08/16

Travel day – but look what we saw at our rest stop

They certainly travel first class!

They certainly travel first class!

Day 2 ~ 08/07/16

Did about 135 miles of riding today – perfect weather

But we kept stopping so went across route 31 instead

But we kept stopping so went across route 31 instead

BUT before we could begin Alan wanted to check tire pressure – and once again the valve would not seal – sooooo here is Alan using his compressor to fix a flat!

 

No he is not praying - but IS swearing!

No he is not praying – but IS swearing!

He just HAD to check the tire pressure!

No rug beaters but serving warm brownies and fresh fruit!

No rug beaters but serving warm brownies and fresh fruit!

Friendliest antique shop we’ve ever been in – seems to be a local gathering spot for the locals.

Glad we went across route 31 – nice easy riding – town of Bedford looked like an old western town, it was Sunday so nothing opened.  There are numerous historical buildings.  Next time will stay 2 days, There is a route where you can see 16 covered bridges.

 

Day 1~ 08/06/16 ~ We are off!

Saturday morning, approximately 7:30AM! We parked at 6:30AM and were chauffeured over to IHOP for a good breakfast before setting off for the day.

We always begin with Ann & Hope parking lot because….Dunkin Donuts across the street! Also: we can’t fit in the Dunkin parking lot!

 

Can you see me now?

 

Bedford, PA