We arrived in the Des Moines, Iowa area on Tuesday, August 17th. Our plans were connect with our friends. On Wednesday David had lunch with Dave and Mark. They alled worked together at the Power Company. I went to Culligan and had lunch with my ex-bosses and FRIENDs Sue and Andy. My buddy from Culligan, Eric also joined us. On Thursday I talked to Mandy and she reminded me of one of our favorite places to eat so we had to go there.