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‘Peg Leg Pete’ (L) From Mahomet IL And ‘Gordo’ From Columbia MO Were Two Of Three Special Shapes Balloons In Attendance – None Of The Special Shapes Balloons Launched  
   

‘Peg Leg Pete’ (L) From Mahomet IL And ‘Gordo’ From Columbia MO Were Two Of Three Special Shapes Balloons In Attendance – None Of The Special Shapes Balloons Launched

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Hot Air Balloons, Race Cars and the State Capitol - Des Moines IA

August 4th 2015
I had retrieved the Pilgrim from the RV maintenance shop on Friday and had taken her to my sister-in-law’s brother who still tills the soil on the old family farm southeast of Rockford IL. Storing the Pilgrim at his place when I’m in town is pretty standard. He has an out of the way spot with an electric outlet so I can run the refrigerator off the electric service and not have to concern myse ... read more
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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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