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Around Dubuque

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Roger

After getting kicked off the William M. Black, we walked the length of the not-very-long River Walk, dodging wedding parties and enjoying the pleasant weather. My wife found a quiet place to relax while I walked across a parking lot, … Continue reading →

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William M. Black

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Roger

The William M. Black Steam-Powered Dredge Boat is docked in Ice Harbor and is part of the museum. I’d made a quick visit earlier in the day with the chair while my wife walked through a part of the museum … Continue reading →

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Spirit of Dubuque

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Roger

For lunch we skipped the museum snack shop and walked to the nearby Ice Harbor Restaurant because IT WAS ON A BOAT! This turned out to sound a great deal more exciting than it was. The dining room was tiny … Continue reading →

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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Roger

On Saturday, we decided we were in the mood to do something. We made a whole day of it. We got up early and headed west. The place in Marengo where we planned on eating breakfast was closed, so we … Continue reading →

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Heading Home

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Roger

I’ve had the sort of vacations from which I just wanted to escape. When it came time to go home, I drove as fast as I could, stopping as infrequently as possible, just to get it over with. This wasn’t … Continue reading →

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