Another Day In Paradise

Tomorrow we leave Pipestone for Sioux City SD. If the Geek Squad has finished backing up my computer then we will continue north. If not we are going to have to stay close.

I just love the plains because you can see for miles and miles. It does get a little boring I will admit. It grows dark about 9:30 and the weather is cooler than it would be in the south. Our goal is North Dakota and drive east. Gas is so much cheaper on the back roads and that is where you will find us. I am also discovering a lot more van dwellers on the back roads and  I am also finding van dwellers to be very friendly folks.

Yesterday I drove to the Chevy dealership to schedule an oil change. I would have called but I have no phone service. When I pulled up, everyone in the dealership came to the windows and just stared. It was a little unnerving to say the least. I was a little uncomfortable getting out of my van, especially when a gentleman came out and said "are you here for a trade in?" About 2 hours before we pulled in, someone came in wanting a RoadTrek and thought they might have one. We kind of, sort of freaked them out. The salesman was disappointed when I told him no to the trade in.

This has been a frustating day. The oil was changed and I had to search the lot for my van. I found it parked out back and I don't understand why I wasn't told where it was. Maybe they were hoping I would give up and do a trade in. Then I got into an arguement with the Geek Squad. Then we went to Pipestone Monument. I was told the trails were closed and I then I was told only parts of it was closed. I went hiking along with a few others. I had a grand time until I was ordered by a Park Ranger to go back to the Visitor Center. It was a classic case of the left hand not knowing what the right hand was doing. I am a firm believer in "threes." Everything happens in threes and I figured it will be smooth sailing for the rest of the day. When I drove into the park I found a travel trailer in my spot. They rented my lot. The owners were more than helpful but I still don't have my cable and my pressure regulator. I was told they would get it as soon as the people return. I was just put in another spot.

I will be creating blogs to post automatically while I am without service. Just stories of our past adventures we had during the last couple of weeks.

Clicking here will take you to Walnut Grove Minnesota. Laura Ingalls Wilder spent her childhood there.  It was a fun day.