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Time to mOSeY aLoNg…

Our time in Iowa is drawing to a close. We’ve had a nice two week stay here at the KOA in Onawa on the Lewis and Clark Trail. This is a lovely park built on Blue Lake where you can fish, swim, ride paddleboats and lots more.

Owners Terry and Linda, along with Martha, Jim and the others have been so helpful and friendly. We’ve had the place to ourselves except for the weekends which has been great!

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There’s just one problem…

 

MOSQUITOES

THE

SIZE

OF

QUARTERS!!!

…and they swarm in VERY large groups! With all the flooding in the area I’m certain this will be an ongoing nuisance. ~Might ought to buy some stock in the companies that make repellant~

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Robert’s new assignment is in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Does anyone have a recommendation for an RV Park in that area?

I found several online but personal reviews are best. You know, like… “the pictures don’t show it but a train runs thru the  middle of the campground twice a day!”

Just thought some of my friends in Bloggeritaville (term borrowed from a super blog entitled Bloggeritaville) might have some reviews.

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I don’t miss much about our “sticks and bricks” home like mowing, pulling weeds, cleaning, painting, sweeping porches, raking leaves…shall I go on? However, ONE thing I DO miss - my beautiful flowers. Peonies, tulips, daylilies, lilacs, roses…Gosh I miss those! So when y’all are posting pictures of flowers either in your yard or from one of your excursions, know that I appreciate them so much! Just wish I had “smellavision”…Hey, maybe that’s the next big thing for the next iPad!

Blessings Y’all!

Kathy

Lady Bugs. Flag Man, Mall Walker

LADY BUGS

For those of you who take those fabulous photos, I want you to know that I aspire to be like you.  So, I messed around with my macro setting on my little camera today trying to take some impressive shots and look at what I captured! I’m not even sure what these ladybugs are doing but I found it fascinating. I sure hope I haven’t posted something offensive… 

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FLAG MAN

As I mentioned in a previous post my parents have a morning routine which includes a drive to the river then to Noble Park to feed the squirrels. We hadn’t seen the little critters for a few days and thought they would surely be watching for us. Mom threw out a few peanuts…no squirrels. Dad did his famous squirrel call (takes one to know one), no squirrels. Then finally, out of nowhere…here they came.

What? What ‘s this?

Much to our surprise, those squirrels were wearing disguises! Crazy squirrels…

 

They didn’t fool us for one minute!

Fascinating huh! (please grin here)

On our way home, we pass a gas station. No big deal right? Well this one is different since it has a man who sits out front everyday waving an American flag.  He’s been doing this for many years and has been featured in the local paper. I couldn’t find that article but thought you might enjoy the picture anyway.  He says he waves his flag all day, everyday because he loves his country. 

Waver of the Grand ‘Ol Flag

That just warms my heart ~

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And…

just when you thought you had seen it all….

yes, indeed…

my father is now back to his daily walk at the mall!

Here’s the proof!

Unbelievable! Only 17 days after surgery!

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I leave you with this mouth-watering treat.

My Aunt Ann’s famous coconut cream pie!

Can anyone say YUMALICIOUS!

~ya, ya, I know, another 45 minute workout~

Blessings Y’all!