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09-03-2021, 09:53 AM
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#121
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,260
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Biking
Hello Glenn
Although I am no longer riding bicycles regularly I am a fervent booster of all of the great things we have in my home state of Iowa. To that end, I have obtained a limited supply of the Iowa bicycle map. They are the 2019-2020 version as I have not been out and about to obtain any updated issues but still relevant. I have my remaining few in the Highlander and one has your name on it. See you in about three weeks. There are other avid cyclists in this fine group of people including our leader Paul. Thanks Paul for your insights for Glenn.
Iowa Dave
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09-04-2021, 07:06 AM
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#122
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2010 Escape 19
Posts: 30
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At 76, I'm not sure I can live up to a bike map of the entire state of Iowa, but I'll appreciate having it. An e-bike has revitalized my pedaling, but I don't see a Ragbrai in my future.
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09-08-2021, 11:00 AM
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#123
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Des Plaines, Illinois
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19 (TV: 2007 Chevy Tahoe)
Posts: 208
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Have any past Rally attendees dined at local places they would recommend to others? Bars, or restaurants? We're going to arrive a few days prior to the rally. We're thinking we'd like to try some local fare, and help out the local economy. Any recommendations?
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09-08-2021, 12:58 PM
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#124
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Madison area, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
Posts: 1,760
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Poopy's.....I've not been there.....yet.
I don't know a whole lot about it, but on a week day it may be fine. I've been told the food is good. Fall weekend, good weather & it may be packed with bikers and slow service.
There's a normal reluctance to go to dive joints. In South llano, Texas, we went into a sketchy looking dive that was recommended by a ranger to avoid, but the only one existing & open in that smudge of a village. We were winter car camping nearby and wanted to see some of the Superbowl game. Busted glass abounded in the parking lot, dark funky interior, and there was a free buffet of food set out. The Packers were playing, and once some folks learned we were from Wisconsin, we were warmly welcomed, fed and feted. Missing teeth in a few of the patrons, misspelled tattoos, but all of no matter......we had a swell experience. And the Packers prevailed, but I'm a BEARS fan.
Ya never know.
How about Poopy's for lunch or dinner? Savana has a few attractions worth re-investigating to boot.
About - Poopy's
We've gone with Thoer and Mary Mac to Galena for a meal. OK meal, and things to see in that quaint and old tourist trap.
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09-08-2021, 02:11 PM
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#125
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Trailer: A lovely 2017 Escape 21C
Posts: 415
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pkgman51
Have any past Rally attendees dined at local places they would recommend to others? Bars, or restaurants? We're going to arrive a few days prior to the rally. We're thinking we'd like to try some local fare, and help out the local economy. Any recommendations?
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We have had breakfast at a place called Nora's in Clinton, Iowa.
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09-08-2021, 03:07 PM
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#126
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
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Hello Steven
Gotta have a great breakfast if you’re out hunting propane. Looking forward to the rally, the Poblanos
and the Cortinas are coming on. Gotta keep those hornworms in check. They have quite an appetite.
Iowa Dave
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09-08-2021, 04:18 PM
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#127
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Madison area, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
Posts: 1,760
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I hear........
"Gotta keep those hornworms in check. They have quite an appetite."
I hear they're tasty, roasted on the barbie. They taste kind of like billy goat, I'm told.
Salud!
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09-08-2021, 04:48 PM
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#128
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Janesville, WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: Escape 19 (sold) Escape 21 2014
Posts: 1,884
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Poopy’s in Savanna. There is only one time of day to see Poopy’s. That is bar closing time. They start up the Harley that is on the back bar. No, it is not exhausted outside. Yes it is loud.
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2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 now 2012 Toyota Sequoia V8
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09-08-2021, 06:35 PM
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#129
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,260
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Hornworms
Quote:
Originally Posted by HABBERDABBER
"Gotta keep those hornworms in check. They have quite an appetite."
I hear they're tasty, roasted on the barbie. They taste kind of like billy goat, I'm told.
Salud!
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I like the food chain technique. Hornworm eats pepper leaves, fisherman picks off hornworm and puts him on a 6/0 circle hook and throws him in front of a brush pile, catfish eats hornworm. Fisherman reels in catfish and enjoys catfish dinner.
Leopard frogs are hot bait right now.
Iowa Dave
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09-08-2021, 07:46 PM
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#130
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Des Plaines, Illinois
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19 (TV: 2007 Chevy Tahoe)
Posts: 208
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I don't think my "bike" would be appropriate at Poppy's. My bike has pedals one has to crank.
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09-08-2021, 07:59 PM
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#131
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
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09-08-2021, 08:00 PM
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#132
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Madison area, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
Posts: 1,760
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Time for an upgrade
Forget that Neanderthal bi-cycle stuff. it's time for an e-bike for you. A 3 or 4 wheeler should be considered. And plop that bugger up on the bar, at closing time, and burn some rubber. No gas mask required. An N95 mask is suggested.
And WHAT, OH WHAT, is our intrepid rendezvous organizer, manager and administrator Paul doing in Poopy's at closing time? Curious minds are wondering.
How would he know this tidbit of Savana, IL lore?
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09-08-2021, 08:13 PM
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#133
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
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Like a lot of unfortunate Americans he was flooded out and sought high ground and provisions. Probably deciding on another tattoo design Schwinn or Raleigh, Maybe a Super Mondia or Peugeot?
Iowa Dave
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09-08-2021, 09:32 PM
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#134
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Madison area, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
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Naw...
No floods reported in Janesville, WI recently. Where did you get that notion? Mild drought conditions in that vicinity.
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09-08-2021, 09:36 PM
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#135
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
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I was referencing the time the Corps of Engineers were recruited to pump the water out of Paul’s site at Thomson a couple years ago. I think somebody was singing their rendition of this classic
https://www.google.com/search?q=yout...ile-gws-wiz-hp
Iowa Dave
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09-08-2021, 10:03 PM
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#136
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Deming, New Mexico
Trailer: 2021 Escape 5.0 TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
Hi Cruz,
The corps frowns on a bottle of whisky setting out on the table, discretion being the better part of valor and all. but beer seems to be fully permissible. You will have fun, you will be welcome. There are no outsiders. A New Mexico representative will be a new addition to the map. Hey Paul Braun, you do have a map of the USA somewhere with states colored in that have sent representatives right. I’ve been to Deming and took the diagonal highway over to the interstate. At night so couldn’t see much. First night pulling our 19 out of Tucson.
Hey young man what’s in the sock.
It’s nothing officer, I’m just keeping a baby bottle warm for my little girl.
Iowa Dave
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I guess I will bring a couple of tequila bottle, it is a blessing living next to the Mexican border. See you guys soon
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09-09-2021, 08:17 AM
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#137
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Janesville, WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: Escape 19 (sold) Escape 21 2014
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It is not rain water. Real Mississippi River. Fortunately it was three years ago.
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09-09-2021, 09:02 AM
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#138
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: St Augustine, Florida
Trailer: 5.0 TA Delivered 4/7/22
Posts: 925
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fudge_brownie
It is not rain water. Real Mississippi River. Fortunately it was three years ago.
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Y'all need to roll your pant legs up...
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09-09-2021, 10:10 AM
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#139
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
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That was the year we stopped by on the way home with our new E21. The CG was underwater more than usual......
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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09-09-2021, 10:12 AM
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#140
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
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We are going to be fine this year.
Iowa Dave
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