In the wee hours this morning our hay angels, Steve Anderson and Wendall Knutson, delivered hay for Rowdy and Rufus. The bales were sitting by the wagon when we woke up this morning. The hay will keep Rufus and Rowdy moving along the trail! Thanks to Steve and Wendall!
It was a long day today, traveling 30 miles. Dick Showers joined us for a send off breakfast this morning in Nevis. Close to 10 a.m. we began our travels for the day. The temperature was a cool, but we were well dressed for it. The snow covers is lessening significantly as we travel south. We started our journey with a couple of feet on the ground and today there were just patches of snow along the trail. Once we arrived in Huntersville, Lakeland News interviewed us for nearly an hour. They plan to continue following our travels.
Along the route we ran across long time friends, Kay and Todd Sladky. They were traveling north to Bemidji from Iowa. As we were trotting down the road I leaned around the wagon to wave on the car behind us. Low and behold...I saw a face I recognized and it was Kay Sladky. After greetings and a round of pictures we were back on our way.
Around 7 pm. tonight we arrived safely in Nimrod, MN. Rufus and Rowdy held up well during our travels today, but they are tired tonight.
This evening we are bunking at Larry Gilster's home in Nimrod. Larry is a friend of Dick Shower and we certainly appreciate his hospitality. Nimrod is a beautiful little town by the Crow Wing River.
By the end of the day tomorrow, we should have 100 miles under our belt!
Tomorrow we are heading down toward Staples. Long Prairie is about 50 miles away, so we expect to be there on Saturday.
We received several more donations today. Many of those making donations have had Hospice for a family member and feel so fortunate to have had that service available. There have been many stories along our journey reaffirming the wonderful care provided by Hospice. Thank you to all that have made donations supporting Hospice.
It was a long day today, traveling 30 miles. Dick Showers joined us for a send off breakfast this morning in Nevis. Close to 10 a.m. we began our travels for the day. The temperature was a cool, but we were well dressed for it. The snow covers is lessening significantly as we travel south. We started our journey with a couple of feet on the ground and today there were just patches of snow along the trail. Once we arrived in Huntersville, Lakeland News interviewed us for nearly an hour. They plan to continue following our travels.
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| Todd and Kay Sladky found us on the trail! |
Around 7 pm. tonight we arrived safely in Nimrod, MN. Rufus and Rowdy held up well during our travels today, but they are tired tonight.
This evening we are bunking at Larry Gilster's home in Nimrod. Larry is a friend of Dick Shower and we certainly appreciate his hospitality. Nimrod is a beautiful little town by the Crow Wing River.
By the end of the day tomorrow, we should have 100 miles under our belt!
Tomorrow we are heading down toward Staples. Long Prairie is about 50 miles away, so we expect to be there on Saturday.
We received several more donations today. Many of those making donations have had Hospice for a family member and feel so fortunate to have had that service available. There have been many stories along our journey reaffirming the wonderful care provided by Hospice. Thank you to all that have made donations supporting Hospice.
Where do you think you will be on Monday the 6th? Still on the road? Linnae F. and I would like to tie in with you for a few days if you're still on the road.
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