Good Bye to Iowa

We are spending our last day in Iowa. DH had his last Chiro Appt. this morning and is a whole lot better than last week. He's had plenty of ice, rest, encouragement and assistance from some old naggy woman and that may have helped a little! After his appointment we stopped off at the very nice HyVee Grocery Store here and got a few things and topped off the gas tank of the Suburban since we had a discount from shopping. I splurged and bought a bouquet of Crazy Daisies for my new vase. They kinda brighten the place up a bit. Yesterday
I watched a weather front approach us on the computer all day and in the evening it finally arrived. It brought with it some gusty winds and quite a rainstorm again. We had pulled in the shades and awnings, and even pulled in the front slide before it got here. No sense in flirting with ripping and replaceing the fabric since it isn't even two seasons old! There were some pretty impressive clouds, so I tried to get a couple of pictures.
Reflecting back, our month in Iowa has been very relaxing and a little bit of a learning experience. We have been in every corner and traveled in a complete circle from bottom to top,and were impressed by the number of things to do and see in this state. We have also really liked the laid back atmosphere of the small towns, but yet a wonderful selection of goods and services. We haven't wanted for a thing! The people have been very friendly and helpful. Iowa will always bring fond memories, and I'm sure we will revisit some of these places again some day. But for now...onward to the big state of Missouri tomorrow. I have quite a few things planned for the next few days, but it will depend on the Mr. and how much he'll want to do. We won't get an early start in the morning, but I have reservations at a campground about 100 miles from here. As I sit here and look to the east, there's a balloon floating in the sky. it's gently hovering below the clouds, and it slips out of sight on its descent beyond the highway exit. Just one more memory to bank!