Monthly Archives: September 2012

Lincoln Logs

Posted on September 30, 2012 by tourdetom

When I was all of eight years old I got a Lincoln Log kit as a Christmas gift. The logs had a strong smell of pine–because it was; and the roof was long pieces of green flat wood which could … Continue reading →

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Avenue of the Saints

Posted on September 27, 2012 by tourdetom

It was just dumb luck that led us to the Avenue of the Saints aka The Great River Road Route. Little did I know that there is an actual name for the route from St. Paul to New Orleans via … Continue reading →

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Sights and sites unknown

Posted on September 26, 2012 by tourdetom

As of yesterday, I exchanged my recent travel buddy aka “Long Haul Trucker” bicycle for my life partner and spouse. Oh, and we are traveling by auto which means longer days on the road; but more access to anything that … Continue reading →

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Who doesn’t like to travel?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by tourdetom

Moving through the Twin Cities on the way up to the lake provides a crash course on driving etiquette. Good lord people are in such a hurry! Breathe in and breathe out – relax. This weekend’s destination is a lake … Continue reading →

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On the road again II

Posted on September 5, 2012 by tourdetom

Well, back at it again, however this time I have a partner joining me — and we are traveling by automobile. Driving across my favorite dairy state was rather tame until we had caught up with a huge thunderstorm. This … Continue reading →

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