MINNEHAHA PADDLE WHEEL

Here is the paddle wheel turning, making an interesting "paddle wash."

MINNEHAHA EXHAUST PIPES

I was fascinated with the steam exhaust pipes on the Minnehaha. Seemed like a dragon huffing and puffing along.

MINNEHAHA STEAM PADDLE WHEEL BOAT

In a comedy of errors, we got a wonderful ride on the steam paddle wheel boat, Minnehaha. She is an authentic steam boat, built in the 60's. We parked our motorcycles, didn't pay the required parking fee, (till later) ran across the street (right through a parade!!) and boarded the boat in the last seconds before the ramp closed behind us!

FUN AT THE CAMPGROUND

Foxy Allard waits patiently for a ride on the Goldwing
Great neighbors: John and Tonya, John did a year long tour of active duty in Iraq.

Foxy finally gets her ride.

Karen's rose: recognition for 15 years at Midcoast Hospital.

Breezey shows off her new dress from Nora.

ADIRONDACKS: PART 2

Our cozy camping spot. We shared a yard and dog pen with Roger and Karen.
The longer stayed the better we liked it!

Karen walking down the drive to the Saloon.

Private fishing pond right beside the lodge.

Foxy checks out the nice swimming pool and hot tub.

ADIRONDACKS UPSTATE NEW YORK

Arrival at 1/2 Mile Ranch with Roger and Karen in their RV. This rustic old log cabin has a GREAT Saloon and restaurant.
Adjoining farm had well taken care of horses to admire.

Gorgeous horse farm.

We were amused at our view.....

Not much better from this window.

CEDAR FALLS CONTINUED

How's THIS for a camping spot!? Denny and Karen's awesome back yard on 11 acres.
Bella just loves it. Lots of safe freedom!

Bella and Anniebelle scope out the territory.


Breezey is happy to be wandering around in the sunshine.

The Mill's beautiful backyard.

Looking from the backyard to the house, and our RV.

Oaks and other hardwoods on their beautiful acreage.

Looking up through the grove.

Denny pointing out landmarks to Paul.

Bella is MORE than happy, she's ecstatic!

Looking at the neighboring cornfield. (beans will be planted this year)

Bella scopes out the corn field.

The Mill's cool cupola.

What a place to camp!

Denny's hand made (by him) concrete drive.

Bella likes running on the concrete.

Front of the Mill's house.

The neighbors. :) Denny says the lights dissapear as the corn grows tall.

Denny counts rings on a large old tree that had to be cut down.

Many thanks to Denny and Karen for such a wonderful visit.

We were also treated to a GREAT tour of the John Deere factory where Denny worked for many years. Unfortunately, no photos were allowed. I must say, we got an especially super tour riding with Denny beside us!