Calendar Puzzle November 4
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Loading the car for our November 2022 trip to Capitol Reef (nominal farpoint). Note the washer fluid in the trunk. I clean the windshield at every stop for better through-the-window pictures.
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Leaving the neighborhood and the leaves soon left behind.
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In tow, Caution was insufficient as this slow moving train pulled right in front of us when his lane ended. Karen braked sharply enough to avoid further denting the caboose.
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It was a windy day crossing Missouri. Karen's hair has a party.
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It is still road construction season in the midwest.
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As we approach Kansas City, it starts to rain. This is the Higginsville/MO-13 exit, 49 miles to KC.
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Selfie at a shiny urinal, wearing my cowboy hat to keep my glasses dry as I dash to and from the car.
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At the first rest area on the Kansas turnpike, the Traveler's Lounge is full of Christmas decorations, staged as they prepare put them up for the holiday. It is the first week of November.
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We took a break after driving through KC at rush hour in the rain. Back home, the transmission rate is still orange, so we start out masking in public places. This does not last long.That Dasani bottle is at least 5 years old, refilled frequently. The sports top is older than that.
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A peek at Topeka at dusk. We usually like to tour state capitols, like that dome ahead. But we are making miles, and it is after hours.
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It rained pretty hard. The flagpole area at this rest area is a temporary wading pool.
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Checking in to the AmericInn in Salina, KS. A tiring first day of only 425 miles, nearly all Interstate.
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Finally, can rest. 8:30 is supper time.
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