While we were waiting, we were able to observe a "farmers" way to paint on the building across from Casey's. Let's hope the guy on the tractor gets over his back itch!
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| GASSING UP THE DFT |
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| PREVIOUS OSTERDOCK STORE PATRONS |
Chuckles and Lois make their entrance:
We departed Casey's under partly cloudy skies, temps in the low 70's, and a fairly strong east wind. (Does the freaking wind ever quit blowing?!) We took teeth rattling HWY 76 south (Terry E Branstad Memorial Highway south) to Rossville and then turned onto the Volney Road and into Monona. There we picked up HWY 18 east (They fixed the bumps on the bridge near Froelich.) and then turned south onto HWY 52. We made a "fake" bathroom stop in Garnavillo and continued on to Kale Avenue (CR X47), CR 7X (Garber Road) and Osterdock Road. After viewing some outstanding spring scenery, we arrived in the outskirts of Osterdock avoiding "rush hour" and pulled into the Osterdock Store and Restaurant.
Like the rest of the restaurants in Iowa, they are only open for carry-outs. Jim had run off some menus for us, so we were able to quickly place our orders and wait outside to eat on the tables and chairs they provided for us. I kept with the theme of the ride and had one of their delicious burgers. However the others who had tenderloins, fish sandwiches, and chicken strips also remarked how tasty the food was. If you went away hungry, it was your own fault, because the portions were huge and the prices were very reasonable.
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| EVEN THE BEARS IN OSTERDOCK ENJOY BEERS! |
After polishing off our abundance of food, we started to make our way back. We got back onto the Garber Road and followed it into Garber where we took Goodview Road over to HWY 13 near Elkader. This route from Elkader to Guttenberg is one of my favorites to ride, but I can't decide if it's more scenic coming from or going to Guttenberg. All I know is that it is one of the most scenic stretches of road in northeast Iowa! We followed HWY 13 north and turned on Golden Avenue through Farmersburg and back onto HWY 18 heading west. Following HWY 18, we turned into Luana and took Forest Mills road north. Jim & Cathy left us as we passed by their ranch while the rest of us continued to HWY 76 and back into Waukon. We had 112 miles on the trike when we put her to rest in the shed.
The wind was an irritant, but it was still a nice scenic ride, and the food was outstanding. Thanks to Jim & Cathy for recommending the Osterdock Store. If you are ever in the area and are hungry, this is the place to stop!
UPCOMING EVENTS
I received a note from Nancy indicating that the Hospice Ride has been postponed to the first Sunday in September. We'll keep an eye on that.
The weather looks good for this coming Wednesday, so we may try our ride through the apple blossoms in the orchards at Gays Mills.
Right now the weather looks iffy for the Memorial Day Run. If the weather does cooperate, I still plan to ride. Still leaving Casey's at 1 PM. Right now I'm undecided on the cookout afterwards due to the Covid 19 guidelines. I'll probably ask for some input on Wednesday night.
Last Saturday Julie and I drove over to Mason City to visit with our GWRRA chapter members over there who were having a bike show in the mall there. They use the mall show to attract new members and promote safety. Here's a couple of photos of the units that were on display.
This unit above is owned by Roger Munson and Roxy Oder. It's used as a hearse for funerals and can be hired out as such. It was used for Dean Schlitter's (Dean's Honda) funeral.
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| ANOTHER FANCY TRIKE AND TRAILER |
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| AND YET ANOTHER |
SEE YOU WEDNESDAY NIGHT--STAY SAFE!!
1 comment:
Fun, relaxing ride. Thanks team for deciding where to go and what to do!
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