I was very apprehensive about starting out today from Ortonville because of a damn blister. My plan was to head to at least Odessa, MN which was only 5 miles away. If I could manage that distance, I would attempt to press on for Correll. My concern was that because this town has a population of only 47, I might not be able to sustain myself or find a place to spend the night. I made it to my first stop easily. I then decided to continue. I had plenty of water and fresh socks to keep me in good shape. I was losing steam about a mile out of Correll and then fortune showed itself.
A gentleman by the name of Mr. Tubbs, 74 yrs old, saw me at one of my rest stops and pulled over and asked me where I was headed. I said FL and he offered to get me as far as Appleton. Perfect. As we drove thru Correll, I saw that my prediction was correct, only a row of houses on the hwy with nowhere to eat or rest in sight.
During our drive, he offered me some cherry tomatoes that he forgot to drop off at the restaurant in Odessa from where he volunteers and was returning. He continued to say he does a lot of volunteer work now that he has been retired for 22 yrs. He had a soft water business that he sold to his son 22 yrs ago and now his son has made his millions. He seems to enjoy his retirement and gave sound advice for entering Montevideo. There is some construction and I should take hwy 13 to avoid going all the way around and out of my way. I appreciate advice like that.
I was very apprehensive about starting out today from Ortonville because of a damn blister. My plan was to head to at least Odessa, MN which was only 5 miles away. If I could manage that distance, I would attempt to press on for Correll. My concern was that because this town has a population of only 47, I might not be able to sustain myself or find a place to spend the night. I made it to my first stop easily. I then decided to continue. I had plenty of water and fresh socks to keep me in good shape. I was losing steam about a mile out of Correll and then fortune showed itself.
A gentleman by the name of Mr. Tubbs, 74 yrs old, saw me at one of my rest stops and pulled over and asked me where I was headed. I said FL and he offered to get me as far as Appleton. Perfect. As we drove thru Correll, I saw that my prediction was correct, only a row of houses on the hwy with nowhere to eat or rest in sight.
During our drive, he offered me some cherry tomatoes that he forgot to drop off at the restaurant in Odessa from where he volunteers and was returning. He continued to say he does a lot of volunteer work now that he has been retired for 22 yrs. He had a soft water business that he sold to his son 22 yrs ago and now his son has made his millions. He seems to enjoy his retirement and gave sound advice for entering Montevideo. There is some construction and I should take hwy 13 to avoid going all the way around and out of my way. I appreciate advice like that.
He drove me down Main Street in Appleton before dropping me off at the military memorial in town. This was another act of fortune. On the other side was a beautiful riverside campsite complete with restroom and shower facilities along with electrical outlets at the site that will allow me to recharge my electronics. I now call this home for the evening. I may even stay an additional day because it is so nice and allow my blister to get another days rest, considering I have already gone 90 miles in 3 days.
At the campsite I met an older couple who didn't divulge their names, but commented they were from Sioux City; Leeds in the Evergreen Village. I couldn't believe it. I was just there a week ago with my cousin, Dev, and his family. (I spent many summers with Lana and Dev there when I was young.) This couple offered to watch my gear while I went into town to have a meal and update my blog.
The café I found was Peggy's Place and I ordered a Reuben. I don't think I will be asking for a free meal this time, I can barely keep my coffee cup filled, so I don't think it is worth anyone's time or effort to ask. Maybe I will try for free beer later at the local pub. Ha.
A gentleman by the name of Mr. Tubbs, 74 yrs old, saw me at one of my rest stops and pulled over and asked me where I was headed. I said FL and he offered to get me as far as Appleton. Perfect. As we drove thru Correll, I saw that my prediction was correct, only a row of houses on the hwy with nowhere to eat or rest in sight.
During our drive, he offered me some cherry tomatoes that he forgot to drop off at the restaurant in Odessa from where he volunteers and was returning. He continued to say he does a lot of volunteer work now that he has been retired for 22 yrs. He had a soft water business that he sold to his son 22 yrs ago and now his son has made his millions. He seems to enjoy his retirement and gave sound advice for entering Montevideo. There is some construction and I should take hwy 13 to avoid going all the way around and out of my way. I appreciate advice like that.
I was very apprehensive about starting out today from Ortonville because of a damn blister. My plan was to head to at least Odessa, MN which was only 5 miles away. If I could manage that distance, I would attempt to press on for Correll. My concern was that because this town has a population of only 47, I might not be able to sustain myself or find a place to spend the night. I made it to my first stop easily. I then decided to continue. I had plenty of water and fresh socks to keep me in good shape. I was losing steam about a mile out of Correll and then fortune showed itself.
A gentleman by the name of Mr. Tubbs, 74 yrs old, saw me at one of my rest stops and pulled over and asked me where I was headed. I said FL and he offered to get me as far as Appleton. Perfect. As we drove thru Correll, I saw that my prediction was correct, only a row of houses on the hwy with nowhere to eat or rest in sight.
During our drive, he offered me some cherry tomatoes that he forgot to drop off at the restaurant in Odessa from where he volunteers and was returning. He continued to say he does a lot of volunteer work now that he has been retired for 22 yrs. He had a soft water business that he sold to his son 22 yrs ago and now his son has made his millions. He seems to enjoy his retirement and gave sound advice for entering Montevideo. There is some construction and I should take hwy 13 to avoid going all the way around and out of my way. I appreciate advice like that.
He drove me down Main Street in Appleton before dropping me off at the military memorial in town. This was another act of fortune. On the other side was a beautiful riverside campsite complete with restroom and shower facilities along with electrical outlets at the site that will allow me to recharge my electronics. I now call this home for the evening. I may even stay an additional day because it is so nice and allow my blister to get another days rest, considering I have already gone 90 miles in 3 days.
At the campsite I met an older couple who didn't divulge their names, but commented they were from Sioux City; Leeds in the Evergreen Village. I couldn't believe it. I was just there a week ago with my cousin, Dev, and his family. (I spent many summers with Lana and Dev there when I was young.) This couple offered to watch my gear while I went into town to have a meal and update my blog.
The café I found was Peggy's Place and I ordered a Reuben. I don't think I will be asking for a free meal this time, I can barely keep my coffee cup filled, so I don't think it is worth anyone's time or effort to ask. Maybe I will try for free beer later at the local pub. Ha.
All is well in the state of Minnesota.
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