Author: Mark Haskell
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Unexpected Grotto
28 June 2023 – Wednesday After enjoying the morning in downtown Dubuque, we drove south to find a good hiking spot. 1443 56,272 81°F Dubuque, Iowa Mines of Spain Interpretive Center A small bird and butterfly garden on the grounds serves as an example for folks that might want to have a garden of native…
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Iowa Isn’t Flat
27 June 2023 — Tuesday Well, it isn’t all flat. Sharyn Jackson, in the Dubuque Register, wrote that Iowa “ranks as the 18th flattest state.” Here’s a link to the full article: Iowa Isn’t as Flat as You Think. Can you guess what the flattest US state is? The answer is at the end of this…
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North Carolina to Wisconsin – Day 1
13 June 2023 NC to Wisconsin Day 1 – Durham, NC to Beckley, WV Stopped to pick-up a recent map at the Virginia Welcome Center. Still love the VA tourism “I Love Virginia” theme. Virginia is thin here, so it was just an hour before we stopped at the West Virginia welcome center. We didn’t…
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Air Conditioned Nest
We aren’t the only ones that like our new air conditioner. This spring, some feathered friends decided it was a fine place to establish their nest. We evicted them before any eggs were laid. Cleaning out the remnants wasn’t difficult. A tall step ladder and a Torx screwdriver are the essential tools. Eight Torx screws…
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ProMaster Engine Air Filter Replacement
Changing the engine air filter is an easy job that most anyone with basic mechanical skills can complete. 2018 RAM ProMaster 3500 Ours is an RV built out by Pleasure-Way as a Lexor TS Disclaimer – I’m not a professional mechanic. Just relaying what I’ve learned, so attempt any service at your own risk. This…
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Reidsville Camping, Trails, and Trains
24 May 2023 1415 54,860 Leave Home 1541 54,931 Reidsville, NC Lake Reidsville City Park We’re here for an overnight stay and will wander home tomorrow. The park office and store offer a simple place to check-in and get supplies. The forty-six sites here are priced at $28 for water and electric or $30 for…
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