i know that's pretty much mostly always the case but today was especially creamy. If only i could make peace with that damn wind. It seems quite detefrmined to get me to use more than my share of the road. It might be even trickier with Liz on the back starting tomorrow.
As mentioned this morning, it looked pretty nice out. Well it only got better as the day went on. Other than being awakened from my afternoon nap in the park across from the grocery i stopped at for lunch, thnks Falusi, my day went as planned.
I got to Omaha early afternoon intime to scout hotels and whoda guessed but right next to the airport is the best place. Beautiful linear park right across the street along the water. Got some more needed exercise nd some sunshine finally.
I coulda sworn i saw a sign saying the body of water was Lake Carter, Iowa but I know i'm n the west side of the missouri. Looks like a little geography lesson is in order.
oh yeah. dozens and dozens of windmills in western IA. Doesnt make up for all the corn but its a good start.
much hillier and prettier o this side of the state
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Georgraphy Lesson:
Carter Lake is the only city in Iowa located west of the Missouri River. This is due to a flood that occurred in March of 1877, which redirected the course of the river 2km (1.25mi) to the southeast. The remnants of the old river course, which were called Saratoga Bend, became an oxbow-shaped lake, for which the town is named today.
Carter Lake creates a geographic oddity for travelers going to Eppley Airfield which it surrounds on the south and west. Consequently travelers going to Eppley Airfield from anywhere except North Omaha will be going through Carter Lake, Iowa. It has caused great confusion when travelers not used to the area go through and see a "Welcome to Iowa" sign on their way to and from the Airport.
here is a link to a t shirt. I think it will be perfect for the trip....team jerseys??
http://www.t-shirts.com/shopourshirts/default.aspx?cmd=detail&shirt=Alaska-Masturbation-Capital-T-Shirt&c=1
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