Blogs from Dyersville, Iowa, United States, North America

Today we had a great breakfast at the hotel and headed toward our first stop of the day.....Antique Archaeology in Le Claire, Iowa. This is the home of the American Pickers, Mike, Frank, and Danielle. I didn't originally plan this stop but when I was looking at the GPS I learned that it was only about 2 miles from the Interstate we were traveling. It seemed logical to stop there since we all watch the show. The place was just like you see on TV, but it seemed to be much smaller in person. Since we all watch the show it was exciting to visit their shop. Le Claire sits on the banks of the Mississippi River and has some beautiful homes. Though none of the stars were there we still had a great time! Back ... read more

This set of blogs is another Group Vacation. Our 2008 trip was from KC up and around Lake Superior into Canada and then a slight detour to Milwaukee for a few days for the 25th and 105th celebrations for HOG and Harley Davidson. The blogs are broken into sections, each being a day in the trip. The first blog of this trip is here DAY 10 SUNDAY We were all to meet at 9am to start the trip home. Willy, Mel and another HOG member were there early, but our group was running a little late. So it was 9:30 before we pulled out of the parking lot. First stop was a picture opportunity at the Troy WI Buell factory, this is for the ABC’s of Touring. After a gas stop or 2 the girls let ... read more