The Klein Museum Mobridge, South Dakota

July 15, 2022July 14, 2022 — Travel — 1 min read

Typical small town/rural county museum with aa assortment of items donated by local citizens.

Oahe Dam

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 — Travel — 1 min read

It is difficult to realize the size of the dam from this photo which is of rolled earth construction and is 9300 feet long.

Powerhouse and surge tanks. The tanks are 145′ high and 70′ in diameter.

Powerhouse, surge tanks and stilling basin. The powerhouse has 7 turbines. The boat gives an idea of the size of the structure.

Side view of the powerhouse and surge tanks.

Water intake structures for the turbines.

Rocking Over Rocks

July 13, 2022June 25, 2022 — Eclectic — 1 min read

Her philosophy is you never know when a rock will be “The Rock”.

An Easy Fix

July 12, 2022June 25, 2022 — Travel — 1 min read

A little piece of wire and the sewer fitting at the end of the hose won’t pop out of the old style metal sewer closure.

An Awesome Canadian Dessert

July 11, 2022July 7, 2022 — Food — 1 min read

While recently visiting some dear Canadian friends we were treated more than once to one of the most awesome desserts we have ever had, genuine full cream Canadian real vanilla ice cream and Nanaimo Bars. Don’t know what a Nanaimo Bar is? The search engine of your choice (mine is Duck Duck Go) is your friend.