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.

They bring out a hugh bowl of Potato Soup! It was so good.

David had the chicken breast smothered in mushroom gravy. They also give you a loaf of homemade bread..

I had the Fried Chicken!!

Of course we had to drive past our old house. We had two old nosy neighbors that lived there the whole 29 years we lived there and guess what they are still there and still nosy!! We didn't stop to see them but I am sure they saw us.

This is my buddy Eric..

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On Saturday night Sue and Andy took us the the Iowa Beef and Steak house. Now you know that was good cause the midwest has the best meat.
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On Sunday Becky and her husband Jim came for a visit. Becky worked with David at Corell Contractor.

SUE AND ANDY

On Monday David had lunch with George from Corell and then we met Terri and Tom for dinner at Ruby Tuesday's. We have had a great week.

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Se we are now at the Amana Colonies for the next two days and then back to Mason City to see Keira and Co. til after Labor Day.