September 20, 2008

Well -- this is it! After spending four weeks in Rapid City, SD, we will be moving on come Monday morning. It was our time to see how if feels to stay in one spot for a short period of time. What a life!

During this time, we rented a beautiful blue PT Cruiser - some days taking in the sites, and on other days, just pretending we lived here on the RV (which, come to think of it, we do). Some evenings were filled with social get-togethers with wonderful neighbors around the camp fire; and on other evenings (after the Olympics were over), we spent quiet times reading (and, of course, catching Jay Leno at 9:30 pm on DirecTV's East Coast feed). We have just one site yet to see in this area tomorrow -- Sitting Bull's Cave.

This past week we went to Hot Springs where the water is a constant 87 degrees. Jerry wasn't into the healing aspects of the special water, so I spent some time alone in the water. I don't know if it was the water or what -- but I came out singing.

Hot Springs is 90 miles away from Rapid City. Along the way, we saw more buffalo, a coyote crossing the road right in front of us, praire dogs and -- in the middle of Hot Springs next to City Hall -- deer moving about. See some of the pictures below.

Today we took in a movie -- "Ghost Town." We liked it. It had good acting with some funny lines. Probably would have to be over 40 to really enjoy it, though.

Afterwards, we were able to get our flu shots for free (sounds better than saying Medicare picked up the tab).

One good thing about staying in one spot for a period of time, we were able to receive our mail, internet purchases and, most important of all, my Double Fudge Chocolate ice blended mocha mix from the Cambria Coffee Roasting Company sent to us by Jerry's sister, Pat. Thanks, Pat.

Lastly, we watch in awe the market waves go up and down. Uncertain times for many retired people and especially those about to retire.

On Monday, we are off to Devils Tower in Wyoming. It was established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Until next time, happy trails!

Love to all,

Jerry and Mary