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GARDNERVILLE, Nevada, United States
Retired and traveling around the USA and Canada

Sunday, April 25, 2010

WE HAVE ARRIVED AT OUR FIRST WORKAMPER JOB

We arrived Thursday afternoon, got parked and started settling in. Had a get together with the managers and fellow workampers at the senior (3 summers here) workamper's rig. We have a very friendly crew and the managers are great people. On Friday we went right to work as the resorts in the area are hosting the Governors Fishing Derby on May 15th and our managers are in charge of the whole thing. So because the weather has been so nice we are doing as much of the outside work as possible. However the Lake needs more water so we are hoping for some rain soon.


WE HAVE ARRIVED 


RICK HAS CAUGHT HIS FIRST FISH ALREADY


THE RESORT ENTRANCE


HOME SWEET HOME


For pictures of the rest of the Resort click on the link below:

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Today we visited the Mississippi River right next to downtown St. Paul, MN. It is as everyone says, muddy. We scooped up a jar of water for a neighbor back home, went over to Herriot Island and walked along the river front.


Looking across the river from the city side.




St. Paul Cathedral from Herriot Island 




St. Paul downtown skyline



The Minnesota State Capital




The rest of the pictures are at the link below:


Monday, April 19, 2010

MALL OF AMERICA

Well we spent the day at MALL OF AMERICA and got away with out spending all our savings. We had lunch at Famous Dave's BBQ and desert at Magic Pan, crepe with Nutella. Tomorrow I am going back to try the NASCAR simulator.




The amusement area






LEGO LAND A GREAT PLACES TO TAKE THE KIDS


EVERYTHING YOU SEE IS MADE WITH LEGOS

Saturday, April 17, 2010

MISSOURI RIVER - CHAMBERLAIN, SD

We have left the Black Hills of South Dakota and are headed to Minnesota. Out first stop in Minnesota will be at the MALL OF AMERICA. They say it will take us a minimum of two days to see it. On our way we crossed the Missouri River at a spot Lewis & Clark camped during their expedition. 


Bridges to Chamberlain, SD




I-90 Bridge





Virg enjoying the Missouri River






Thursday, April 15, 2010

CUSTER STATE PARK, SD

Today was a great day, the weather was great and the wildlife was plentiful.








We took the Norbeck Scenic Byway - Lone Mountain Road & the Needles Hwy.
These photos are for my NDOT friends




Before entering one of these tunnels I had to fold in the mirrors on my truck.




Every corner was like this, both up and down.


For other pictures of our Day trip, Mt Rushmore framed by a tunnel, Wildlife and the Happy Retired couple click on the link below:

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

ELLSWORTH AIR MUSEUM

This one is for Jerry, SR & Jerry, JR.


B1-B Bomber


AWESOME !!!!!!



To see the rest go to the following link:



Tuesday, April 13, 2010

BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK & WALL DRUG


Today we went to Badlands National Park only to find out the road thru the park was closed due to construction. However we did make it to the Visitor Center and got some history on the park. We were also trying to beat a thunder and lighting storm which you will see in some of the photos.



As the storm came in it really got very windy.





You can see the incoming storm in this shot.




Just turn to the right and the sky's are clear.




Then in major storm we drove to "WALL DRUG" in Wall, SD




We did some souvenir shopping here and had a cup of their 5 cent coffee. 

Sunday, April 11, 2010

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MONUMENT

Today we went to the MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MONUMENT


VIRG AT THE ENTRANCE




RICK ON THE PLAZA




CLICK BELOW FOR MORE PICTURES


Today was a Great Day to visit the Monument. The weather was great as you can see. We walked the Presidential Trail that goes below the monument, only 250 stairs up and down. We certainly got our exercise. How great to see this in person. We hope to Workamp near here next summer as most attractions are not open until May 1st or later. Hope you all enjoy the pictures.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

TRAVELLING TO THE MT RUSHMORE AREA

We woke up to 2 inches of snow this morning in Lusk, WY requiring me to scrape the snow off the slideouts before we could retract them so they wouldn't melt on the carpet while we traveled. Such fun first thing in the morning. Sorry no picture to busy scraping snow.


We left Lusk and head towards Rapid City, SD our 5th State in 5 days.


For all you NDOT people we got to follow this for a mile.






As we traveled we saw many Prong Horn Antelope, but it was hard to get a good picture. The cattle ranchers have helped increase their numbers by maintaining good grazing for their cattle and providing watering holes.






The weather was cloudy but we did not encounter any rain or wind.






And then we passed into South Dakota.






We are now snug at Happy Holiday RV Resort just outside of Rapid City, SD. We have decided to stay here a week, check out the sites and look for a gig for next summer.
Sunday we are headed to see Mt. Rushmore.


Oh by the way if you click on the pictures you can look at them in a larger format and maybe see those Prong Horn better.


Catch you tomorrow.

INDEPENDENCE ROCK




As we did not have WiFi or Cell Service this is yesterdays post.


Our first stop after leaving Rawlins, WY was 




We then stopped and visited Independence Rock on the Oregon/California Trail in Wyoming. It is where pioneers meet on July 4th knowing they would make their destination before bad weather. While camped here they carved their names in the rock. There are over 5,000 names carved into this rock.







                                                                        Trail Head


                                                                 Calvary person
                                                                         


                                                                    J W CROSBY




                                                                        H L CHAPIN



Then guess who decided he could climb the rock as we walked all the way around it.


We then traveled to Lusk, WY for the night.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

EASTER OUR FIRST STOP

So we made it over the Sierra's on Saturday and pulled into the Marenco Family Easter Gathering. 


The sister-in-law provides us all a place to park and hook up our RV's.

Front Yard RV Park

Back yard RV Park with swimming pool on left
After church it's time for snacks and games.

Games or Nap time for Grandpa

Mexican Train

Coffee to keep the Gamers going
Food table if you get hungry
So we enjoyed a rainy Easter Day with all, just grazing and playing games.
Oh, Oh got a water leak around the AC and it is dripping inside the trailer so off I go to diagnose and fix the problem. 


Hope every one had an Enjoyable Easter