On the way to Sparta we had a
little tire trouble - We met the nicest guy who saved our day
We'll just call him Jim the tire guy.
We arrived a couple days early so
spent some time at Chester IL
and attended their annual "Popeye Festival"
The Hemmer's
Kathy, getting the scoop from the locals
Popeye costume
Dave & Wimpy
Barb - Olive Oyl - Kathy
Dave & Galen
Barb
Needless to say we had a great time
Galen "at rest"
We also had enough time to check out a winery and Eckert's orchard in Red Bud, IL
Gloria - Kathy - Dave
Krohn's, Hemmer's, Leier's, Boom's and Kathy Hanson at Eckert's orchard
Kathy & Gloria waiting to get into the Restaurant
this fine looking group represented Minnesota and the 10,000 Lakes Family Campers at the 2011 Rally
Biking was our main mode of transportation
You've been rear ended!
Headed to the opening Ceremonies
Dallas & Kathy
Dave, Bob, Ginny, & Galen
Lorna, Dallas, Kathy, & Dave
Minnesota group table
Minnesota group table