sheflys' Guestbook

Looks like a beautiful city.
If you tale the American Steamship 22 day river trip, it begins here & goes to New Orleans. Enjoy following your travels.

Now you are in places we have been
Much of this route is one we have done just exploring the area and, of course, visiting Hannibal. The Snow Emergency Route is a plan to make sure that there is an evacuation plan to get in and out of a city. This route gets the first pas by snowplows -- if your car is in the way, they push it out of the way. This is a program that is announced when it is implemented. Comparing your findings on the cities that had the premium business's, 3M and John Deere, versus other small towns that are decaying away. It is all about a good job. Towns that have a place where people can go to earn a living, will prosper. In others, the young people must leave to be able to earn a living. We just need more businesses to operate in those rural environments. Always enjoy following your blogs!

Our home state
Was so nice reading about towns we are familiar with. Red Wing is a favorite. So glad you will be in Duluth for two days. There is an old ore boat which is a museum. I think it’s the William Irving. Not great if you are claustrophobic! Grandmas is favorite spot by Lift Bridge to eat. George just said to tell you he hopes you see an ore boat coming in or leaving. It’s a highlight for me even today. I told him I already mentioned it to you. Enjoy this beautiful part of our world.

Our home state
Another interesting day and read about it with coffee, p.j.s still on, and trying to wake up. My days are not even close to yours. I’m thinking you are heading to Duluth as I write this. The North Shore is one of my favorites places to drive along. Canal Park in Duluth is wonderful. If you’re lucky, you will see ore boats coming in or leaving port. If you go further north, is Grand Marais, a favorite town. And hoping you can visit Split Rock Lighthouse, love that place. I hope your day is wonderful. We both grew up in St, Paul so the North Shore is a favorite place.

First trip?
I just read September 19Th edition. Is this your first for this year? Will continue reading, as you know I truly enjoy your travels.

Welcome Home!
We really enjoyed taking the trip with you. Glad you’re back safe and sound!

YOUR SUMMARY
Well, looks like Steve needs a vacation after all that driving, filling gas tanks, walking Beamer and now home cooking...whew! But, I know, you had writing, photo taking, editing and sending all your fantastic "blog" to many people to enjoy...What a Team you 2 make! Welcome Home.

Your trip
Jackie, Really enjoying your blog very much. Safe travels back home.

The Great Northwest
While I can agree that Mt. Rainier is a beautiful place, one of my best memories is of Everett WA. Harold & Nancy, Ken & I hit there about 5PM and we asked about a place with a great view. We wandered around some tiny roads & finally were at the ocean, got a wonderful table, watched the water as the sun went down, great meal, great evening. Thanks for helping me remember that.

Been there!
Enjoying each days review but today was full of memories. Have been to Badlands numerous times. Devils Tower was amazing. Pictures wonderful. And now you are headed to our country. Rochester is maybe five hours from our cabin. That part of Minnesota is filled with small towns and antique shops. Hasn’t been hot so you might enjoy some cooler days.