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Updated - - Friday, August 1, 2014 - - 10:30 AM
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Updated Schedule - August 1, 2014
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We are on home from our 2014 RV trip. We travelled as far west as Porland, Oregon. This was our first opportunity to camp in California. We experienced a very wide range of weather and terrain. We visited friends and family all along our travrls. We plan to post a trip summary after we get settled in.
We stopped in Reno, NV for the 2014 CALLERLAB Convention. We always look forward to the convention when we can meet new friends and get reaquaited with our friends from all around the square dance worl.
We stopped in Mount Shasta in California (Near Mt Shasta Mountain) for two nights. What beatiful country & views of the mountain. We also stopped near Crater Lake in Oregon. Both places are at high altitude and covered with up to 10 feet of SNOW!! What a sight.
We spent four days in Portland, OR to visit with Jerry's son. Kelly was "tour guide" around the prtland area. What fantastic scenary - Mount Hood, numerous waterfaals, rolling hiils and much more. We experienced all the weather Portland has to offer - sunny - rainy - hail - and we drove in some snow on Mt hood. Portland is also famous for GREAT food and Kelly made sure we sampled a big part of it - YUMMY!!!
After Portland traveled up the Columbia River Gourge toward Idaho. At Boardman, OR we headed South East and left the Gorge. We stopped in Baker City, OR for some much need rest.
After Baker city, we moved to Twin Falls, ID for a couple of days then on to Idaho Falls, ID. Here we visited the Maleluca store to fill our monythly order. Del also did some drawing on the Snake River in the middle of town.
We then moved to Jackson, WY. What beautiful country this is. Snow capped mountains near by and the National Wildlife ART Museum. After Jackson, we moved to Laner, WY for a visit and tour of the Eagle Bronze company. This was one of our "bucket list" items when we left home. They are a major foundry for bronze art work, including some VERY large art works. We then moved to Guernsey, WY for a visit with Jerry's sister and her husband. Then on the Lusk, WY for an art workshop - Del enjoyed this VERY MUCH!
After Wyoming we moved to Hill City, SD for a visit to Custer State park, Crazy Horse Monument and others - we always enjoy our visits here.
We moved from Hill City, SD to Rapid City, SD. Even though we have passed through this area 6 or 7 times, this was the first visit to Rapid City. We had lunch at the Firehouse Brewry & eatery. this is an historic fire station, very interesting place to eat. Del also found a fasinating high end western store. Very nice items, some museum quality.
After we lefy South Dakota, we stoagopped in Gibbon, Nebraska for a few days visit with Jerry's brother and his wife. We had a VERY nice visit. After Nebraska we made a stop in Le Claire, IA for a visit to the Antique Archeology shop. This is the Home base for Mike & Frank - - the American Pickers on the History Channel. It was very interesting to see many of the items we have seen them "pick" on the TV show. Among the gems was a "Von Dutch" motorcycle. This is a unique motorcycle created by Von Dutch severl decades ago. It was modified to include a VW moto amonmg other modifications. Mike paid $21,000 for it. It is NFS (NOT FOR SALE).
After Iowa we moved on the Aurora, Illinois for a visit with Del's brother. We paln to be here a few days before continuing our "meander" to ward home. We met Bob's fiancee while here. Del plans to retun in August for the wedding.
After Illinois we moved to Cape Girargeau, MO. This is the home town of Rush - one of our favorite talk radio hosts. While here we got word about a family emergency back home. Del flew to Florida and returned on June 22
We then moved to Little Rock, AR to attend the 63rd NSDC. This three day event is a gathering of dancers from all around he world. nearly 4,000 dancers attended and danced all day Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
We attended the ARTS meeting on Sunday and then headed home. After a bried stop in Jacksonville we arrived home on Mionday, July 7. WOW - WHAT A TRIP.
We are glad you are visiting our site. We would like you to join us at one of our dances. We dance the CALLERLAB Plus and Advanced programs. Please take a look at our schedule for a dance for you.
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CANAVERAL SQUARES
ARE NOW DANCING AT
To The ELKS Club - Cocoa, FL
On Florida Ave. Just South of Hiway 520
Next To Normans Grill
John & I will sharing the calling for the club
(Click Here For Directionsl
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News from the Dixie Duiamonds
Larry & I will be sharing the calling for the club
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Jerry calls the CALLERLAB Mainstream, Plus, Advanced, and C-1 programs. He is has decided to stop traveling to call for clubs outside our local area. He has provided caller training and discussions with numerous caller or dancer groups over the past 20 years. Jerry was the CALLERLAB Executive Director for over ten years and is currently a CALLERLAB B Board Member. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Alliance for Traditional, Round, and Square Dancing (ARTS).
Jerry was sworn in as a Member of the CALLERLAB Board Of Governors on April 2, 2012 in Nashville, TN.
He will serve a three year term until April 2015 and is running for the Board in August 2014.
Please check out our "photos" pages. We will be posting more.
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