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September 20th 2016
Published: October 16th 2016
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I awakened on September 7, 2016 and immediately began humming my country version of an uncountry song, “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Roof!” The rain continued while I had my morning coffee. I tore down in the rain. I drove in the rain. The drone of the windshield wipers was not really aggravating; it was more hypnotic. I was glad the drive to Mud Lake Park in Dubuque IA from Hononegah Forest P... Read Full Entry



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I'm a retired firefighter who, after my January 2009 divorce, decided to become a fulltime RVer so I could see the USA. Since the beginning of "The Great Adventure" in March 2010, I have seen most of the attractions on my American bucket list, save attractions isolated in massive urban areas such as New York City or San Francisco where convenient RV parks are virtually non-existent. The last ten years have been phenomenal and have allowed me to spend at least one week in all fifty states, but the time came for Phase 2 of The Great Adventure. My original plan was to head for Europe in March 2... full info
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Miners Accessed The Mine Via Ladders Unlike The Stairs We UsedMiners Accessed The Mine Via Ladders Unlike The Stairs We Used
Miners Accessed The Mine Via Ladders Unlike The Stairs We Used
Bevans Lead Mine - Platteville WI
Lead Is Found In Veins So The Miners Followed A Vein To Wherever The Lead Led Them - (Singing) “I’m A Little Blood Cell, Round And Flat …”Lead Is Found In Veins So The Miners Followed A Vein To Wherever The Lead Led Them - (Singing) “I’m A Little Blood Cell, Round And Flat …”
Lead Is Found In Veins So The Miners Followed A Vein To Wherever The Lead Led Them - (Singing) “I’m A Little Blood Cell, Round And Flat …”
Bevans Lead Mine - Platteville WI
Mining Oftentimes Was Conducted In Confined Spaces But Visitor Areas Have Been Opened As NecessaryMining Oftentimes Was Conducted In Confined Spaces But Visitor Areas Have Been Opened As Necessary
Mining Oftentimes Was Conducted In Confined Spaces But Visitor Areas Have Been Opened As Necessary
Bevans Lead Mine - Platteville WI
The Ore Was Brought To The Surface, Or Headframe, By A Winch For ProcessingThe Ore Was Brought To The Surface, Or Headframe, By A Winch For Processing
The Ore Was Brought To The Surface, Or Headframe, By A Winch For Processing
Bevans Lead Mine - Platteville WI
“Tailings,” Or Barren Rock Residue, Were Brought From The Headframe By Cart And Dumped Into A Tailings Pile – The Cart Transport Structure Was Lengthened As Necessary“Tailings,” Or Barren Rock Residue, Were Brought From The Headframe By Cart And Dumped Into A Tailings Pile – The Cart Transport Structure Was Lengthened As Necessary
“Tailings,” Or Barren Rock Residue, Were Brought From The Headframe By Cart And Dumped Into A Tailings Pile – The Cart Transport Structure Was Lengthened As Necessary
Bevans Lead Mine - Platteville WI
One Exhibit Relates The Uses Of Lead In Days Of YoreOne Exhibit Relates The Uses Of Lead In Days Of Yore
One Exhibit Relates The Uses Of Lead In Days Of Yore
Mining Museum - Platteville WI
Eighty-Seven Percent Of The Content Of The Mineral Galena Is The Element Lead Eighty-Seven Percent Of The Content Of The Mineral Galena Is The Element Lead
Eighty-Seven Percent Of The Content Of The Mineral Galena Is The Element Lead
Mining Museum - Platteville WI
Historic Lead And Zinc Processing Operations Are HighlightedHistoric Lead And Zinc Processing Operations Are Highlighted
Historic Lead And Zinc Processing Operations Are Highlighted
Mining Museum - Platteville WI
Both Structures Look Interesting, And A Peek Through The Windows Confirmed My SuspicionsBoth Structures Look Interesting, And A Peek Through The Windows Confirmed My Suspicions
Both Structures Look Interesting, And A Peek Through The Windows Confirmed My Suspicions
First Capitol State Historic Site - Belmont WI
A Peek Through One Of The Handful Of Windows Reveals Some Of The Operations At The Potosi Brewing Company – Which Happens To House The NATIONAL MuseumA Peek Through One Of The Handful Of Windows Reveals Some Of The Operations At The Potosi Brewing Company – Which Happens To House The NATIONAL Museum
A Peek Through One Of The Handful Of Windows Reveals Some Of The Operations At The Potosi Brewing Company – Which Happens To House The NATIONAL Museum
National Brewery Museum - Potosi WI
The Brewing Process Is Explained – GraphicallyThe Brewing Process Is Explained – Graphically
The Brewing Process Is Explained – Graphically
National Brewery Museum - Potosi WI
Some Interesting Beer Steins Are On Display …Some Interesting Beer Steins Are On Display …
Some Interesting Beer Steins Are On Display …
National Brewery Museum - Potosi WI
… As Are Some Vintage Beer Bottles …… As Are Some Vintage Beer Bottles …
… As Are Some Vintage Beer Bottles …
National Brewery Museum - Potosi WI
… And Some Vintage Beer Memorabilia… And Some Vintage Beer Memorabilia
… And Some Vintage Beer Memorabilia
National Brewery Museum - Potosi WI
The Collection Of Curries and Ives Prints Is InterestingThe Collection Of Curries and Ives Prints Is Interesting
The Collection Of Curries and Ives Prints Is Interesting
Old Market House Welcome Center - Galena IL
The Grant Children …The Grant Children …
The Grant Children …
Old Market House Welcome Center - Galena IL
… And The Grant Grandchildren… And The Grant Grandchildren
… And The Grant Grandchildren
Old Market House Welcome Center - Galena IL
The Civil War Generals Of GalenaThe Civil War Generals Of Galena
The Civil War Generals Of Galena
Old Market House Welcome Center - Galena IL
“The Lost Cause – Lee Waiting For Grant” By Thomas Nast“The Lost Cause – Lee Waiting For Grant” By Thomas Nast
“The Lost Cause – Lee Waiting For Grant” By Thomas Nast
Old Market House Welcome Center - Galena IL
Furnishings Have Understandably Been Relocated To Accommodate VisitorsFurnishings Have Understandably Been Relocated To Accommodate Visitors
Furnishings Have Understandably Been Relocated To Accommodate Visitors
Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site - Galena IL
Yes, Boys And Girls, Our 18th President Had Dinner Here – I Wonder If His DNA Remains On A Fork!Yes, Boys And Girls, Our 18th President Had Dinner Here – I Wonder If His DNA Remains On A Fork!
Yes, Boys And Girls, Our 18th President Had Dinner Here – I Wonder If His DNA Remains On A Fork!
Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site - Galena IL



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