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Days #2 & 3 KS gtg

Postby bluepinecones » Wed Sep 17, 2014 10:46 pm

Tuesdays weather was near perfect except for the wind which may never stop in KS??
I failed in the photo department on Tuesday - dead battery stayed on charger most of the day so unless one of the other ladies share, all you get is a brief description for day 2.
Tina and I have been watching a flock of large white water fowl since our arrival. At first we thought they were either swans or geese. One finally got close enough to see its beak. Now I don't associate white pelicans with KS but am almost certain that is what they must be - no other bird has a pouch like that - keep forgetting to have Birdie take a look at them.
Tina decided to bathe Stuart in the lake late Tuesday morning. I missed a perfect butt shot of her soaping him up before turning him loose to swim.
Karen wanted to see if she could get in/out of kayak before buying her own. Tina inflated hers and provided a lesson on entry and exit. I did take a couple of pictures with Karen's camera but not sure she will fight Photobucket to post on forum. It was too windy for them to get out to play in the lake.
Most of the rest of the day was visiting while we waited for others to arrive.
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Still no camera when Sharon arrived but ready for Sandi and her fur babies
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Wednesday morning sunrise. Look how smooth the water is. I so wanted to wake the kayakers to go out as it was the first- and so far only time - the wind died down.
Another beautiful day but it didn't take long for the wind to return.
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Late morning Sandi and Birdie made a trip into Council Grove. The rest of us waited for Lynn who arrived around mid day.

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We had earlier decided to go to the Hays House for the Wed. chicken buffet at 4:00. Lynn was tired so did not join us.
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The Hays House is only a couple of blocks from the Neosho River crossing on the Santa Fe Trail so we walked down to take a look.
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I did not walk across the bridge to markers but others did and they took photos. I found this covered wagon (early RV) near park entrance and a large mural down ally way.
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Drove thru the other two smaller campgrounds in this complex on the way back. All nice but we like Canning Creek the best.
Then it was time for wine and more visiting but not until Nicky had a chance to play lap dog.
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Re: Days #2 & 3 KS gtg

Postby cnq50b » Thu Sep 18, 2014 1:30 am

Thanks for giving us a rundown on how its going, Sarah.
Looks like everyong is having fun in spite of the wind. Now that you mention it, last time I was there Sadie & I enjoyed sitting outside with the breeze keeping us cool. :lol: :lol:
The pictures are great! So glad to see Sandi & Lyn made it with their pups. And looks like Nicky has made himself right at home. :D

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow. Not sure what time I'll head out but I should be there mid-morning sometime.
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Re: Days #2 & 3 KS gtg

Postby Redetotry » Thu Sep 18, 2014 6:28 am

Thank you Sarah for the show and tell! Love the way Nicky makes friends. RV's have certainly come a long way!! That was a beautiful sunrise, I would have been out there with you watching. White Pelicans have been stopping on Crab Orchard the last few years and they are beautiful.
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Re: Days #2 & 3 KS gtg

Postby IrishIroamed » Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:16 am

Want to thank you too Sarah for posting the pics. Makes me a little :( Sure wish I had a house on wheels so I could have gone to meet all the lovely ladies.

How's Nicky's foot?
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Re: Days #2 & 3 KS gtg

Postby chalet05 » Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:20 am

I get to come today, but I sure feel like I've been missing out! Thanks for the photos, Sarah!

Yes, there are pelicans - and wind - in Kansas! :D
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Re: Days #2 & 3 KS gtg

Postby havingfunnow » Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:31 am

What a great lap dog Nicky makes! Did he enjoy the pelicans too?
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Re: Days #2 & 3 KS gtg

Postby rvgrammy1953 » Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:33 am

Great job, again, with the story and the photos, Sarah.... ;) Can't wait for more....
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Re: Days #2 & 3 KS gtg

Postby BarbaraRose » Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:18 am

Looks like you are all having a great time so far. Can't wait to hear and see how things go the rest of the week when everyone else gets there!

Wow! Green cows AND pelicans in Kansas??? :shock: Who knew?!

We actually have pelicans around here this year. Never seen them here before.
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Re: Days #2 & 3 KS gtg

Postby grammynmaggie » Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:57 am

Thanks Sarah.... I love reading your post about the GTG!!
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Re: Days #2 & 3 KS gtg

Postby Bethers » Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:13 pm

I got pictures of white pelicans here in SD today, also. They seem to be everywhere!

Great pics - thanks for sharing.
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Re: Days #2 & 3 KS gtg

Postby MelissaD » Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:02 pm

Wish we could have joined you all. Thanks for sharing the pics. Hoping things work out better in 2015 and we get to join up with you all.
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Re: Days #2 & 3 KS gtg

Postby snowball » Thu Sep 18, 2014 10:37 pm

sure looks like a fun fun time!!! enjoy each other
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