Return to Iowa Since Janice had qualified for the USGA Senior Women’s Amateur we headed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The course that is hosting the tournament happens to be on the list of courses that we are writing about. We called and they were delighted to have us play later […]
Dateline: August 2, 2019: Iowa now and in 2018 Read More »
2018 Travel, 2019 Travel, Golf
A Must Visit – Soudan Underground Mine We drove up to the northern part of Minnesota to visit the Soudan Underground Mine, an important mine in the rich history of our country. When we arrived we headed to the desk to sign in for the our reservation for the 10:00
Dateline July 1, 2018: Soudan Underground Mine Minnesota State Park Read More »
2018 Travel
Cooperstown, NY – Otesego Lake, Baseball Hall of Fame – The Last of the Mohicans. There will always be a special feeling in Janice’s heart for Cooperstown. Most of us think of it as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame and James Fenimore Cooper’s book, The Last of
Dateline July 23, 2018: Cooperstown and Saratoga Read More »
2018 Travel
Herbert Hoover – An Interesting and accomplished Man. I have had every honor to which man could aspire. There is no place on the whole earth except here in America where all sons of man have this chance in life…Here alone is human dignity not a dream, but an accomplishment.
Dateline: July 6, 2018 – Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Read More »
2018 Travel, Presidential Libraries and Homes
Our 26th President (from 1901-1909), Theodore Roosevelt, was famous for using “the bully pulpit” in his presidency, to influence activities at home and around the world. “Speak softly, but carry a big stick” was a proverb he loved to quote characterizing his foreign policy. That’s how the golf course got
Dateline July 3, 2018: North Dakota Read More »
2018 Travel, Golf
We left Waterton National Park in Alberta first thing in the morning for the short trip to the U.S. border. Even if you have been out of the United States for only a few days, it is always good to get back home in the “Good Old USA”. The drive
Dateline June 24, 2018: Montana Read More »
2018 Travel, Golf, National Parks
After our wonderful time visiting with John and Sandy we headed along the Columbia River to finally cross over into Washington. The vistas of Mount Saint Helen were beautiful. The drive was not long as we were staying with Mark and Cathy Wanick for the night. They are old friends
Dateline June 17, 2018: Washington State and a touch of Canada Read More »
2018 Travel, National Parks
It was on to Idaho in the morning. When we crossed the border we were in the heart of the potato business. Two memories came to mind, our dear neighbor Lou Steflik grew up in Bunnell, Florida, next to Flagler Beach and was a large red potato farmer something you
Dateline June 12, 2018: Idaho, Touch of Washington Wine and Oregon.. Oh My! Read More »
2018 Travel, Golf, Wine
Our attitude about RV problems, is “forget it!” Tomorrow, as they say, is another day! We left Sedona and headed north to Lake Powell for a few days of enjoying Utah. We pulled into the Walmart in the town of Lake Powell around 7:30. We solved our refrigerator problem with
Dateline June 3, 2018: Utah – A Beautiful State Read More »
2018 Travel, National Parks
We are finally off and out of the house, back in the Roadtrek for several months of touring our beautiful country and visiting many friends along the way. We headed out to one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida is they town of Dustin, Henderson State Park. We had
Dateline May 21, 2018: Summer Fun, off in our 22 Foot Yacht on Wheels!! Read More »
2018 Travel, Uncategorized