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Ok…found a little gem in West Plains Mo. awesome beer and waiting for my pizza which I have no doubts will be awesome. If you are ever passing thru stop and say hello to Phil. Gave me some Rye Whiskey which ramped up the buzz. Drinking multiple Whatnot Ales right now.

cheers!
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Ok…found a little gem in West Plains Mo. awesome beer and waiting for my pizza which I have no doubts will be awesome. If you are ever passing thru and say hello to Phil. Gave me some Rye Whiskey which ramped up the buzz. Drinking multiple Whatnot Ales right now.

cheers!
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The ole lady is cooking chicken but now I want pizza. Can you pm me a slice? :p If only that was possible!
 

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Ok…found a little gem in West Plains Mo. awesome beer and waiting for my pizza which I have no doubts will be awesome. If you are ever passing thru and say hello to Phil. Gave me some Rye Whiskey which ramped up the buzz. Drinking multiple Whatnot Ales right now.

cheers!
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I love doing the stuff you are doing. Wife and I drive around the country all the time. Just did a drive from Bangor,Maine to Spring lake, New Jersey. Had a wedding to go to in NJ so we decided to fly in to Maine and drive down. Only different is we like to stay in Hotels in the downtown areas. Keeps me from drinking and driving :)
 

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Curious how you found West Plains.
 

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Curious how you found West Plains.

took a l instead of a right ;)

the drive here was awesome. Thruout up-down side to side thru farms ranches etc. even went thru Sheryl Crows hometown. Awesome drive
 
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So…the place I was gonna stay in MO tonight notified me extreme thunderstorms and possible tornados on the way. So….I hightailed it NW and ended up in Kansas which is safe from all of this…at least for today.

i was a little hungover after the brewery last night but off I went with no place to stay. It was a long drive…at least it seemed very long…but I got lucky as shit.

staying here with full hookups for friggin 10. Per night. Its a city park with about 10 spaces with trees and I can see the lake from my window. How awesome is that? I have both ACs cranking and will use up the 10. In AC usage alone. Lol. I dont need any other hookups. Some times you find the best places just completely winging it.

Cheers!


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… Looking at all that freshly cut greenery reminds me of being at my girlfriends horse ranch in Oklahoma..bet she had 4 or 5 riding lawnmowers who’s lifecycle had expired… kept my fingers crossed that the one remaining running mower wasn’t going to quit…😳
 

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… Looking at all that freshly cut greenery reminds me of being at my girlfriends horse ranch in Oklahoma..bet she had 4 or 5 riding lawnmowers who’s lifecycle had expired… kept my fingers crossed that the one remaining running mower wasn’t going to quit…😳

As I have passed hundreds of farms and ranches I am surprised how many women are the ones driving the big mowers.
 

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So cool following your journey! How long are you staying in Yates Center? I’m about 60 miles give or take from there. Watch your speed through town, it’s a known speed trap.
 

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As I have passed hundreds of farms and ranches I am surprised how many women are the ones driving the big mowers.
…That’s who wore out the riding mowers at the horse ranch …my girlfriend…
…During my time there I thought about getting a time killing job..:like working for a farmer using a tractor or some other crazy piece of equipment,.. maybe one with air conditioning… OK I was dreaming on the air conditioning???… never did it…
…btw… you are making me want to hit the road…hmmm???…5th wheel trailer or just the Lance camper???…Dunno???…
 
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…That’s who wore out the riding mowers at the horse ranch …my girlfriend…
…During my time there I thought about getting a time killing job..:like working for a farmer using a tractor or some other crazy piece of equipment,.. maybe one with air conditioning… OK I was dreaming on the air conditioning???… never did it…
…btw… you are making me want to hit the road…hmmm???…5th wheel trailer or just the Lance camper???…Dunno???…

if just you and your low maint you will have a lot more options to you by using the camper. The 5th wheel limits certain areas. For me it is my home though so 5th wheel it is. I like the room
 

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So cool following your journey! How long are you staying in Yates Center? I’m about 60 miles give or take from there. Watch your speed through town, it’s a known speed trap.

will do. I am only staying tonight and then heading to NE for a one night stay.
 

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Safe travels, would of loved to meet up with ya and have a cold beer or two and meet Roxy. If your ever back this way let me know.
 

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Safe travels, would of loved to meet up with ya and have a cold beer or two and meet Roxy. If your ever back this way let me know.

i like this loop. Americana small town straight out of a Rockwell painting. Probably be back thru again next year.

thank you
 

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Yes it is! Are you traveling straight up 75 to NE? I sometimes complain about living on the plains but after seeing what’s going on in other states it makes me glad that I do. Kids still say the pledge of allegiance in schools and you can open carry and no one really cares. Enjoy Sturgis, been there several times and enjoy all the rides.
 

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Yes it is! Are you traveling straight up 75 to NE? I sometimes complain about living on the plains but after seeing what’s going on in other states it makes me glad that I do. Kids still say the pledge of allegiance in schools and you can open carry and no one really cares. Enjoy Sturgis, been there several times and enjoy all the rides.

you know your paths…lol. Yep 75 straight up. I avoided KC and dod a loop west bound before heading north. Tons of farms and I prefer looking at that and passing thru the population 200 towns ;)

will be staying in Nebraska City at a winery
 

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I have zero plans of going thru any big cities if I can go another way.
 

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As I have passed hundreds of farms and ranches I am surprised how many women are the ones driving the big mowers.
Funny! On our recent trip across the northern states the wife and I noticed the same thing! Also while in Tennessee. Must be “Their Job”!
 

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Would you suggest the 35 and 29 to go there? How is that drive? That adds about 40 min which I dont mind if a prettier drive
 

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Would you suggest the 35 and 29 to go there? How is that drive? That adds about 40 min which I dont mind if a prettier drive
Are you saying I-35 and I-29? No I wouldn’t unless I had to haul ass and get there quick. I’ve gone both ways and I prefer the leisurely drive on 75 if I have the time.
 

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So woke up to a non stress start to the day with a little bit of rain. The coffee tasted especially smooth and good as I got going. When I came outside I noticed the two other RVs but still no sign of people there. Basically we have the park to ourselves.

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So woke up to a non stress start to the day with a little bit of rain. The coffee tasted especially smooth and good as I got going. When I came outside I noticed the two other RVs but still no sign of people there. Basically we have the park to ourselves.

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Good Morning!! Sitting here with NO A.C.:( Hoping for a Call Back. Getting a Tad Toasty in here. UGH!!
 

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Dammit. Just passed a probably 1-2 year old chocolate lab eating road kill on the side of the road.

if i could have stopped Roxy may have had a road trip partner.
Hope the pup stays safe.
 

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I know you have been using Harvest Host, but how did you find that city park?
 

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I know you have been using Harvest Host, but how did you find that city park?

rvparky app. I was tired and didnt see anything with HH that matched up. I need 45+ parking
 

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This is where I am staying tonight via harvest host.

The guy also here is from Phx and he has the same trailer as me. Wierd!

Storms getting to roll in. I guess it knocked out lots of power in Omaha which isnt far away. Just great ;(

I did not unhook and stabilize and the trailer is rocking a bit. Roxy is freaking out a bit…she is quite the weather vane.

here comes the rain…pretty heavy. Please no hail or tornados.

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Here comes heavy rain. The guy behind me left all his windows open and left. Oh oh
 

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Are you still happy you made your trip in a truck and 5th wheel ? With your personal experience would you recommended it over a motor home ?
 

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Are you still happy you made your trip in a truck and 5th wheel ? With your personal experience would you recommended it over a motor home ?

yes I would. When staying for more than one day I unhook and explore. I have had a Class A and prefer the 5th wheel. I love driving the dually as well.

the length does limit access occasionally but if you had a class A would kind of be in the same boat regardless. If i had a traveling partner they would probably prefer a class A as you can cook, bathroom etc while underway. I have been known to drive thru entire states. Lol
 

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A third Grand Design just pulled in. I think that qualifies as a rally, right…lol

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so…Had a few minutes talking with this guy. He is a cop of 4 years from Colorado Springs. Family of three kids and pretty nice. I sense he wishes he would have been a cop in the old days. Dont think his heart is in it.

gave him a local RV park name in CO Springs to check out from time to time while back home. He is going to check it out. Our family lived there 50 years ago. Lots of stories and history.

anyhow…dinner and BLs while watching the prelim fights on espn

cheers

PS…Storm has passed and nice out now
 

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Just passed thru Omaha. Stopped at the Walmart to pick up some DEF. Lots of tree branches down. i didnt see any structural damage. Standing water in places.

Central East Omaha looks like a shit hole. Run down houses and apartments along with fwy construction going on I29. Ugly ad shit

Passed over the MO River but no pic. That was cool.
 

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Remix…changing up again. Found this state park in Iowa. Going to stay here for about a week. Lake backed up to the park, lots of trees and full hookups for 150. a week. Just south of Sioux City. I think its Brown Lake or something like that. Got some full roasted chicken for Roxy so shes is happy as well.

Even turned on the outside TV to watch the Tahoe golf tournament while having BLs. All is good with Roxy and I sitting in shade.
A local was very helpful. He his wife and kids stay here on the weekends. He helped me out with advice on how to get in and out of here which was really helpful. My rig is the biggest one in here. So…I gave him and his wife a half dozen of the apple cinnamon donuts I bought at the orchard at the last stop. They are delicious but I dont need a friggin dozen. They came over and hung out with Roxy and I for about 30 minutes. Roxy loved the constant petting from the kids.

good stop and good weather coming up here. SD can wait ;)
Excellent Verizon service as well.

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Remix…changing up again. Found this state park in Iowa. Going to stay here for about a week. Lake backed up to the park, lots of trees and full hookups for 150. a week. Just south of Sioux City. I think its Brown Lake or something like that. Got some full roasted chicken for Roxy so shes is happy as well.

Even turned on the outside TV to watch the Tahoe golf tournament while having BLs. All is good with Roxy and I sitting in shade.
A local was very helpful. He his wife and kids stay here on the weekends. He helped me out with advice on how to get in and out of here which was really helpful. My rig is the biggest one in here. So…I gave him and his wife a half dozen of the apple cinnamon donuts I bought at the orchard at the last stop. They are delicious but I dont need a friggin dozen. They came over and hung out with Roxy and I for about 30 minutes. Roxy loved the constant petting from the kids.

good stop and good weather coming up here. SD can wait ;)
Excellent Verizon service as well.

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South Dakota you going to? Ever since Deadwood came out I have wanted to go there. Please take pics if you go. I would love to stay in the Bullock hotel. I realize all the original structures burned down but I still want to go.
 
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