Friday Night July 23rd
We always stay at Tish's Restaurant in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Then on Saturday morning, we ride from Tish's Restaurant north to Onawa, Iowa for the start of Ragbrai XXXII.
Saturday Night July 24th
Here we are in Onawa, Iowa. It was great getting back together with all of our team, and seeing a lot of our friends from Ragbrai.
Sunday Night July 25th
We don't normally stay in campgrounds, but the Lake View City Camp Ground was OK! We were close to town, and had a wonderful dinner.
Monday Night July 26th
Ft. Dodge was a gorgeous stay! Fran Long, his son Andy, and Andy's wife Lindsey put on an outstanding dinner for us, Team Sniff, and Team H.O.T.. We stayed up late visiting with everyone. Then Fran rode with us the next morning to the first town. What a great stay!
Tuesday Night July 27th
Susie Weaver, a great friend and rider, put out the red carpet for us in Iowa Falls, Iowa. She was so gracious, and catered to us the entire time we were there. We had a wonderful dinner that started with appetizers, then a pork chop dinner, along with cake and ice cream for desert.
Wednesday Night July 28th
Trish Crosser of Marshall Town, Iowa was awesome! We ride up, and there is this great big poster of our team in her front yard! She ate dinner with us, sat around and talked with us all night, and then had a breakfast for us in the morning. What a great lady!!!!
Thursday Night July 29th
Thursday Night, we stayed at Lisa Fry's house from Team H.O.T. What a great party we had this night! Team H.O.T. was there with us, and the dinner, conversations, and people was something to remember forever!
Friday Night July 30th
Friday Night, we had the pleasure of staying with Jane and Ross Starr. We had a great barbecue at their house. The last night can be the hardest night, because you know it will be another year before you are able to see them all again.