They had huge, heavy chairs that were comfortable.
It was bright and cheery and the food was good.
We'd like to thank the Banwarts and Wilsons for a wonderful rally!!!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
We went to a Mexican restaurant for lunch.
They had huge, heavy chairs that were comfortable.
It was bright and cheery and the food was good.
We'd like to thank the Banwarts and Wilsons for a wonderful rally!!!
They had huge, heavy chairs that were comfortable.
It was bright and cheery and the food was good.
We'd like to thank the Banwarts and Wilsons for a wonderful rally!!!
THE ARTIST'S SHOP-INSIDE
When he was done, we went inside to see some of his accomplishments. He has many ribbons from the fair and newspaper articles about his art.
More cardinals. These were carved on floats in parades and then are auctioned off for charity.
Here's another eagle.
More cardinals. These were carved on floats in parades and then are auctioned off for charity.
Here's another eagle.
Notice the "Insane Serial Carver" behind The Lord's Last Supper.
What a talented man!
THE ARTIST'S SHOP
On to the artist's shop to watch him.
He started with a part of a tree trunk, and we wondered and tried to guess what he was making.
An eagle seems to be created.
It was so interesting watching, we stayed during rain.
Next, he used a torch on it.
All done and you can see it's a feather behind the eagle. Emmy and Paul sneaked back and bought it later, so now we'll all get to see it again at the park.
That was fun!
He started with a part of a tree trunk, and we wondered and tried to guess what he was making.
An eagle seems to be created.
It was so interesting watching, we stayed during rain.
Next, he used a torch on it.
All done and you can see it's a feather behind the eagle. Emmy and Paul sneaked back and bought it later, so now we'll all get to see it again at the park.
That was fun!
CHAIN SAW ART
We took a little tour around the lake to see the artwork of a particular artist, because we were on the way to watch him do his thing. He's very talented with a chain saw.
Isn't this a cute pelican?
The cardinals are really neat!
His sculptures add beauty to the lake.
Isn't this a cute pelican?
The cardinals are really neat!
His sculptures add beauty to the lake.
OTHER RALLY ACTIVITIES
One night we had a campfire and one day a happy hour at the motel.
One night we ate at a family restaurant and the next night at a steak place-both excellent. Emmy and Paul Banwart and Dale and Irene Wilson were in charge. Here the Banwarts are on the left with Joe and Linda Evers on the right.
I had to zero in on one special person who was unable to be at the park last year because she was winning a rough battle with cancer. We're thrilled Etta Driesen (and Jim), are able to be back this year. We think she looks great!
After dinner we were treated to a performance of a group of singers that sang Broadway songs. They were great!
We even got to hear Elvis!
It was a very nice evening!
One night we ate at a family restaurant and the next night at a steak place-both excellent. Emmy and Paul Banwart and Dale and Irene Wilson were in charge. Here the Banwarts are on the left with Joe and Linda Evers on the right.
I had to zero in on one special person who was unable to be at the park last year because she was winning a rough battle with cancer. We're thrilled Etta Driesen (and Jim), are able to be back this year. We think she looks great!
After dinner we were treated to a performance of a group of singers that sang Broadway songs. They were great!
We even got to hear Elvis!
It was a very nice evening!
ALBERT CITY, IOWA
Al Ludeking, our happy activity director, decided the Ludekings, Browns, and Mulerts, should take a short trip to Albert City for lunch at the Twisted Spoon.
Al gave us this big story about reading about this restaurant in the Iowa Magazine and they were known for their great pies. I personally feel he had an alternative motive-this just happens to be Cal Anderson's hometown, and I think he wanted to see where Cal came from-of course, he always likes to eat! This is what the inside looks like.
If you get the chance to go, we found out that pie is only served on Thursdays-alas, it was Wednesday. Part of our fun consisted of watching one waitress serve almost 50 people, the ones in this room and 20 more in the back. Boy, she could move! The food was good and this isn't one of those one hick restaurant towns. There's another one across the street with painted wood windows, that serves food for dinner.
In case Cal is watching, here's a little more of your downtown. (I should have straightened the picture, but I think it gives it that special "look".
There's also a nice park.
A nice little Swedish town!
Al gave us this big story about reading about this restaurant in the Iowa Magazine and they were known for their great pies. I personally feel he had an alternative motive-this just happens to be Cal Anderson's hometown, and I think he wanted to see where Cal came from-of course, he always likes to eat! This is what the inside looks like.
If you get the chance to go, we found out that pie is only served on Thursdays-alas, it was Wednesday. Part of our fun consisted of watching one waitress serve almost 50 people, the ones in this room and 20 more in the back. Boy, she could move! The food was good and this isn't one of those one hick restaurant towns. There's another one across the street with painted wood windows, that serves food for dinner.
In case Cal is watching, here's a little more of your downtown. (I should have straightened the picture, but I think it gives it that special "look".
There's also a nice park.
A nice little Swedish town!
SANTA'S CASTLE
We toured Santa's Castle, which is a man's collection of moving decorations kind of crammed into the old library building.
It's kind of difficult to get good pictures, when they move so fast. This child's bottom goes up and down under the blanket as a cat chases a mouse under the bed. At least I got the tail.
Another tail, this time a reindeer.
Several poodles took over the kitchen.
Downstairs there was a train layout which everyone enjoyed.
If you're looking for a place to take your little ones, or the little one in all of us, this is the place.
It's kind of difficult to get good pictures, when they move so fast. This child's bottom goes up and down under the blanket as a cat chases a mouse under the bed. At least I got the tail.
Another tail, this time a reindeer.
Several poodles took over the kitchen.
Downstairs there was a train layout which everyone enjoyed.
If you're looking for a place to take your little ones, or the little one in all of us, this is the place.
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