June 2022 Happenings

Campground: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, Little Creek Campground

Destination: Ashland, Nebraska

Dates: Friday, June 17 - Monday, June 20

Weather:  very hot all 4 days, breezy on Sunday

Attractions:  waterpark, disc golf, Go Ape Tree Tops Course (Carter and I love it!), bags, hike at Platte River State Park

Traveling Companions: Olsons, Kooistras, Sorems, Captain

A Memory:  When we got there Friday afternoon we couldn't get the panel that tells us how much water etc. to light up, then we realized our fridge wouldn't turn on either. Thank goodness the air conditioning worked and electric plug ins.  We tried everything we could, including calling Harrison RV and having the technician walk us through trying different things but nothing worked.  We decided to stay for the weekend and just make the best of it.  We dropped off the camper on the way back home and within 2 hours they had it fixed.  A loose wire was rubbing on the frame of the camper the whole way there and eventually broke.

It's really happening!  Carter had Iowa State University Orientation on Thursday and Friday in June.  He got to visit lots of places on campus including Parks Library, Ivy Business College, the Union and a dorm room.  He's a little nervous about how small it is, but was happy when we learned we could take the loft bed down a couple notches.  We got to hear all about the business college and some classes.  On Friday he got to register for classes with his advisor.  Now he's working hard to make sure he can pay for the first semester.

 After 3 years, we finally got to go to The End of the Earth tour concert with Toad the Wet Sprocket, Gin Blossoms and Barenaked Ladies.  They did not disappoint.  We even felt comfortable going down to the standing area near the stage:).