Near Mason City, Iowa. Camped last night in a beautiful park--only 3 other campers there. Had camp fire and Jim grilled steaks--on our spare grill. First one left under camper and met its demise when got in way of 41 FT Pace Arrow RV. We're here at Library in Forest City, Iowa. A charming small 1900ish town. In addition to updating the blog we are getting supplies like groceries, etc. I also will have my hair washed--'bout time!

Don't know when I'll get back to update blog so we'll tour Mason City tomorrow--Meredith Wilson Music Man fame. Then on to Kennebeck, SD for a night near Black Hills. Next to Mount Rushmore where we plan to stay in a motel if too cold. Although the RV does have a furnace and we turn it off at night as it gets too warm. After Mount Rushmore we'll visit Ann McClanahan if she 's home in Boise, ID. Then on to Grants Pass, OR to visit Susan Vannice and after that its Portland, OR where Alison and Marc Dillon live.