We just spent our first night in a motel due to a cold rain. The night before was very windy so we had very little sleep. Now it is supposed to return to dry, hot weather, and we will return to the tent. The natives are used to these extreme weather fluctuations. Our sightseeing has focused on Indian and Lewis and Clark sites. We had a wonderful Hunkpapa Sioux guide to Custer's house at Ft. Abraham Lincoln in Mandan. The ND Heritage Center had good exhibits on dinosaurs, many of which have been found in the western part of the state, and immigrants - Norwegians were the largest single group. The population of the state is little changed in the last hundred years. Bill's fifth National Park stamp was from the site where Sakakawea lived when Lewis and Clark first met her.
The Adventures of Super Grandpa: Birding is a popular activity around here so Grandpa decided to try his hand at it. He came back with the world's largest sandhill crane. Manga (Grandma) was proud of his bird catching ability but released the crane and gently explained that birders watch birds, they do not catch them.
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Well I'm glad that Super Grandpa is kind to the animals. Lynley got her postcard. She said she has gotten 2 pieces of mail now! We are looking forward to celebrating Ken and my birthdays as well as Labor Day together. Hope you keep warm and dry.
Hi guys, I like the way Grandpa is really grasping that crane. I am recovering from Open House at Moose Hill. XOSarah
Thank you for the package of rocks and books. The cherry book was a big hit! You'll have to tell us what the big shiny rock is, many speculations that Grandpa sent us gold or copper. Take care.
Question: is the purpose of the crane only decorative? Or is it something else involved?
Joe Connolly
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