I don’t know about your bucket list, but mine has always included attending a rubber ducky race. At last I get my chance at the 1st annual Rubber Duck race in nearby Belle Fourche. Unexpectedly this exciting race includes some cunning strategy by several of the more competitive ducks. A shrewd duck grabs the lead […]
South Dakota
Sunny Makes the Big Time
Since this last Monday, stardate January 120, 2019, I have resolved to embrace the weather. Whatever nature throws my way will now be my fondest desire. Having made this commitment, I immediately find myself challenged to make the most of the 13″ of snow that descends heavily upon us on Monday night. I build a […]
Let’s Ignore the Weather and Enjoy the Birds
Alright, you win – UNCLE. I realize now that I should never have mentioned the bad weather here to my friends in North Carolina. I hope I never encounter the storm borne fury visited upon them in the last year. “So you got caught in a little May snowstorm,” they say. “We can generate […]
Our Little Secret – Spearfish and the DC Booth Hatchery
Before you read this post, please raise your right hand and solemnly swear that you will not tell anyone what you learn about Spearfish, SD from me. I have been warned by my fellow RVers that I must stop encouraging people to visit incredible places like Spearfish and the DC Booth Historic Fish Hatchery there. […]
Naturally Spearfish
Nature creeps up and surrounds us here in Spearfish even though we are within walking distance of town center. Deer, turkeys, and bright red chipmunks scamper through the hatchery while I greet human visitors. Fish and ducks provide hours of entertainment to children regardless of age. Delivering the Baby Fish Jason from the Hatchery travels […]
Taking the 1880 Train
I spent an unnatural amount of time this week watching the Hurricane Flo attack on NC as presented by The Weather Channel. Therefore, this 1880 Train post will be brief. I am heartsick at the flood damage done to New Bern. This exquisite town and the many kind friends that we made there last winter […]
