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Travel Blogs from Joplin
It's not all a bed of roses
... a nice lunch with our friend Andy Entwistle and his wife Tisha in Leavenworth, KS, we decided to drive south to see Big Brutus, a giant steam shovel in the southeast corner of Kansas. The trip wasn't long, but the last few miles were confusing, and Walt really felt ******. He had the temperature in the truck up to about 78 and was still cold. While I, in my turtleneck and sweatshirt, was roasting.
We got to our destination just as they were closing, and were ...
Serious Accident for fellow rider Brett
... for charity - 52,000 dollars so far, an incredible sum). I also told him the bag full of Scratch recovery drinks that he had so generously given David and I were keeping us alive.
For once we were ready in time to set off with the group. As if to wish us well on our way, Oklahoma provided a stunning day. It was beautiful, crisp and sunny with a slight tail wind. We rode on quiet, back roads past farms and rural homes ...
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
... to this casino by 3 this afternoon (free electric and water) when you apply for there points card (love free). Had dinner at the buffet (I have had better), and then I signed up for a poker tourny, which got canceled.........so played regular poker and yes Larry won big and was on a very hot streak....if I was not tired from driving I would have stayed around and played more....oh well thats the way it goes, will finish up the trip tomorrow and back to work....until then CYA down the ...
Oklahoma is a lot greener than we thought
... of Cherokee Nation. It is a very large reservation with many nontraditional houses and a number of stores. Our visit was to a recreation of their original village settlements which were located in an area encompassing parts of Kentucky, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia. It wasn't the best tour ever, but it was fairly informative. They were a farming culture in the 18th century and were not nomadic.
Their removal from ...
We are not in Kansas any more Toto
Well after traveling through Baxter Springs and Commerce I have arrived in Miami, quick roll out the towels and surfs up. No wait there isn't a beach within Cooee so it is the route 66 Miami, no where near Florida. This little gem has an amazing little collection of motorbikes and a great shop front too. Definitely worth the stop and the shop ...
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Hilton Garden Inn Joplin
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Candlewood Suites Joplin Hotel
3512 South Rangeline, Joplin | 2 star hotelfrom $76 -
Comfort Inn & Suites
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3508 S Range Line Rd, Joplin | Hotelfrom $77 -
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Sleep Inn
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Quality Inn Joplin
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