Pay back for yesterday's nice weather

Today was cold and windy, even windy enough to take an occasional tree down.  We hunkered down for most of the day, went out to eat at Little Six casino for their $9.95 prime rib.  Later Sheila and Bri came over for a visit including tea and hot chocolate to warm them after being at a game.

Nice Day in MN

It was 80 degrees today, not bad for MN in Sept.  Don power washed the MH roof and then used a wax/sealer.  We even ate our dinner (imported from Panda Express) at the picnic table.  We tried to have a camp fire but the wood was too wet from yesterday's rain.

Soccer

This evening we went to Bri's soccer game.   Her team lost, but Bri did a her best to change the outcome.  Ken was there, Sheila was at band practice - she has joined the community band!

Sunday Picnic at Lebanon Hills

We had the troops over for a picnic today - Sheila and family, Brenda and family and Kazia and family (except for Holland who had a birthday party to attend).  It was a cool and cloudy day, much different than was forecast when we planned the picnic.  That is par for the course as we never seem to have good weather for our  MN picnics.  We ate and then moved by the fire pit.  The kids walked over the the nearby park and played for awhile before coming back and making some-mores.  We had a good time and were happy everyone could come. ( Unfortunately, in every picture of Logan his face is covered by his hood.)

Brenda and Becca

Zach and Bri

Brenda, Dan, Kazia and Dusty

Sheila and Ken

Fire Bug

Bri and Josh

Wash day

We went to Sheila and Ken's house to use their bigger washer to wash a couple loads that need special care.  Their house was being painted and for a few minutes we thought we wouldn't be able to get inside.  Ginger, their dog was glad to see us - she was a bit nervous because of the painters.  It was suppose to be a sunny day, but was sprinkling when by the time we got home so draped the blanket around the MH and turned on the heat pump.  It dried fairly fast.

In the evening Sheila along with Zach and Bri stopped over for a visit.

Errands Day

We went out for breakfast at Little Six Casino, then to the Shakopee Bank, Kohl's, etc. etc. Took all morning. Don got the carpet spot cleaned and I did some wash and then it was out to dinner with Brenda, Dan and Rebecca - we had a good dinner and great visit.  Later we watched the second Survivor.

Last night Sheila and Bri came over for a visit after soccer practice and brought good brownie cookies!

Work at home day

Late last night Don dumped a slice of pie (my favorite strawberry rhubarb) on the kitchen rug, so today we had to wash the rug and find a little time between rain to hang it outside.  We fixed a bedroom blind, Don removed it from the window - not as easy as it may sound and then I restrung it.  I am at the point I don't even have to look at the instructions on the internet I have done so many.  Don put it back up, again not an easy task.  This all took most of the morning.

It has been an on and off again rainy day with wind as well.  I have a roast in the crock pot this afternoon that smells too good!!!!

Shopping Day

We had the Honda tires balanced at Sam's Club, picked up some food and prescriptions.  Don dropped me off at Kohl's and he went to Menards.  It was off to Verizon where we got a new 4G mifi to connect to the internet.  Then it was to CVS and finally to Rainbow Foods.  (One item we bought a Rainbow was a Strawberry Rhubarb pie!)  We came home with a bunch of bags!

The mifi works well and noticeably faster on 4G!!!

Family Visits

We went to dinner at Sheila and Ken's, Ken made excellent spaghetti.  Great to see everyone-grand-kids- again!  Brenda and Becca stopped by our MH later in the evening.   Don had a doctor appointment this morning, all is well.

Minnesota

Arrived in Apple Valley's Lebanon Hills county campground today.  This is one of our favorite places and it is near Sheila and Brenda.  Sheila and Bri stopped by in the evening, good to see them again.  We have a lot to do while we are "home" starting with cleaning a very dirty MH.

Sioux Falls

It was a short trip to Yogi Bear Campground (one of the most expensive we have stayed in all summer) by Sioux Falls.  We took the Honda in to where we bought it for a re-treatment on the front window which took over an hour to wait our turn, etc.  They had good coffee so that was something to consider.  We then went to Char's for a visit and out to eat with her.  It is forecast to freeze tonight so we got the electric heater all ready.

Long Day

We got up at 5:30 this morning to get ready to go to Eddies Diesel to get the MH oil changed.  We left our site about 6:45 to get propane at Happy Holiday and talked to Fritz (manager and friend) awhile.  Then it was off to Eddies where we left the MH for about 4 hours.  We went out for breakfast (where we read the USA Today and Rapid newspapers) and then to K Mart and Mendards.  We finally got the MH back but then we had to get diesel at Flying J.  The pumps Don pulled up to had no diesel so we drove around the building to come into other pumps and drove right by the diesel, so after some fancy driving we finally got to a diesel pump.  We were finally headed East on I 90 by 12:30.  We got to Al's Oasis campground about 5PM (including time change), we ate dinner at Al's Oasis.  We are a tired pair tonight!

Family Picnic

We had a family picnic at Happy Holiday RV Resort to celebrate Bud and Pat's birthdays and anniversary.  The weather was perfect, we had a good afternoon of eating and visiting.

Mongolian Grill

We started today Sept. 9 with breakfast at Perkins then went to Wal Mart for a few groceries.  We cleaned the house when we came home.  In the evening we ate at a favorite “Mongolian Grill”.

Alpine Inn

Sept. 8.  Finished the wash and putting stuff away.  Ate dinner at the Alpine Inn, good as always.  JR and Kathy came over to visit and tell us good-bye as they are leaving tomorrow for Yellowstone and beyond.

Back to Rapid City

We drove back to Happy Holiday, got there about 1:30 PM on Sept. 7.  We were tired but I got a couple wash loads done.  Ate at Pancheros.  

Funeral

Sept. 6.  First was the interment then Duane’s funeral.  Sheila and Brenda came from MN, sure good to see them again.  After the funeral was a lunch then we went to Char’s later.  Laurie, Ryan and Dick came to our hotel room in the evening for more visiting.

To Sioux Falls

We took the car to Sioux Falls today, Sept. 5.  The visitation for Duane was this evening.  We had dinner with the family at Texas Roadhouse.

Judy and Guy's Wedding

Sept. 4.  Today was Judy and Guy’s wedding and it was very nice.  They had it outside and the weather was beautiful, birds were signing and a chipmunk was dashing about.  A good dinner followed along with plenty of visiting.

Pre-wedding dinner

Went to Judy and Guy’s pre wedding dinner at Crazy Horse tonight, Sept. 3.  It was very nice, great to see old friends.

Sad news

Left the campground today, Sept. 2 and were getting diesel when we got a call from Laurie that Duane had died.  We needed to leave the pumps so got on the road and made our plans.  Canceled the campground in Custer and went direct to Happy Holiday.  I was on the phone changing and making arrangements and talking to people most of the way to Rapid.

Rally is over

Sept. 1 Went to seminars again and the closing ceremonies.  It was fun but glad it is over.