Jim's Jeep

Jim and Mary Lou taking thier restored Jeep out for a spin

RAGBRAI pre ride

While me and my lucky suitcase (not lost once yet!) arrived on schedule in Iowa my bike did not, which created a little nervousness given the week long RAGBRAI ride was coming up. But it arrived ok the next day and I was able to reassemble it with only a slightly buckled front wheel.

Out first ride was a 40 km round trip along the High Trestle Trail from Woodward to Slater. It was only about 37oC with 90% humidity so easy peasy. The highlight was the 13 storey High Trestle Bridge that crosses the Des Moines River.

High Trestle Trail bridge

Aunt Joan and Uncle Vern enjoying the view

The steel beam artwork along the bridge represents a coal mine, which was common in this area

Electric blue lighting along the bridge at night

Footy

First time to the football this year and we were out in the stands with the plebs. The last few times I've been was for work and we had box seats but those good old corporate days are over.

Poor Hawthorne supporters, Sam and Hamish and my fellow Collingwood fan, Janine, waiting for the big game to start

The banners go up, players run through and the 85,000 strong crowd cheers them on

Our seats aren't that bad Sam!

Who won? Collingwood, of course!