Day 47: Keithsburg

The wind forced us to take a rest day.  Winds averaged 25-30mph and gusts of 40+.  We were told about this stop by one of the Lock guys at Lock 17.  The shower felt great but the best part about the site were the campground hosts Charlie and Carolyn.  They were great!  This morning they woke us up with coffee and an invite to see the home they just bought there in Keithsburg.  We sat at their place enjoyed a great conversation then took the grand tour of the town.  It only took about 10min but they were proud to tell us all about it.  After another hot shower...because we could, we went over to their camper next to our site and had supper.  We talked for several hours and learned all about their lives and where they had been.  Carolyn did most of the talking but that fine because she was a hoot.  After a long walk with Reggie we stopped at the bar in town for $1.75 taco night...bad idea.  Any way the plan is to wake up at 3am tomorrow to get ahead of any wind which may be a factor.

This card is from Charlie and Carolyn.  Their son Chuck runs a lodge/outfitters which is geared towards helping veterans who need a place to get away from it all for a bit alone or with their families.  If you know a veteran who could use a place to  connect with other veterans or just have some peace and quiet please have them contact Chuck.  Also his lodge is run on donations alone so there is no set cost to use his services.