Chris and Ellen asked if I made it to Wall Drug. Of course, couldn't miss it - came highly recommended by Allan and others. Lunch was very mediocre - Tom will appreciate that I sent back my tuna salad sandwich which arrived on burnt toast. When I spoke to the teenage server, he looked like he had heard my comment and was ready to move on to the next customer. Then his boss [my peer] quickly asked me, after a fast visual exam of the charred toast, would I like a replacement which I requested. [Tom considers me a high maintenance customer. I explained once again when I complained about my lousy prime rib in Champagne, tough and served medium well when medium rare had been requested that I was giving the restaurant a 2nd chance, to make me happier with my meal; alternative that I would never return still left me with a lousy meal. ] While eating my replacement tuna sandwich, I was interested to read the story of how Wall Drug came to be. Mom will be interested that the pharmacist selected this location to have a pharmacy because of its close proximity to a Catholic Church which had daily mass.
The town of Wall Drug had the most expensive upcharge for premium gas ever seen 40 cents more per gallon rather than usual 20 cents.
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I just googled Wall Drug. The web page seems to capture the spirit of the Tuna salad sandwich affair. I am glad that you sent back the sandwich. I doubt that Mom would have sent it back. This may be the real reason that the pharmacist opened the store near the church.
And I must say that I am proud that you offered the store a chance at redemption. The invisible hand of Adam Smith is capable of bestowing blessings.
I am enjoying your blog. Drive safely.
Hi Kathleen! I just caught up on your blog after a few days off. What a great trip...it's nice to hear about your journey through S.D. and remembering when we were there 2 summers ago. I agree that the Crazy Horse monument will probably never be completed--why would you have to if you have great #s of tourists coming to see the monument. However, I was quite intrigued by the work that had been done. We just finished watching a PBS show about bears in Yellowstone. Apparently, there are some bears that have been treated medically,tagged and relocated in Yellowstone. Bear #264 was featured and reportedly has not reacted to the presence of tourists, but the rangers keep a close eye on him and his bros and make sure tourists steer clear as their "docile" appearance is not in keeping with the bear demeanor.
I guess you could have stopped at Cabela and purchased a bear trap...
It sounds as though you are having a great time and some well deserved time to explore and just "be". Keep safe and have fun. We'll be awaiting your next entry.
Bear #264. Traps. Winter approaching. It does get cold in Columbus. AlGore might be wrong(not likely). Rugs could be had.
Good idea Christie.
I am enjoying the descriptions of your wanderings, Kathleen. This is all new for me - have never explored ANY of these places (surprising with my nomadic childhood). I've never even set foot in any of these states. I guess you're meeting up with Paul tomorrow - have a wonderful time in Jackson Hole. Looking forward to hearing about Yellowstone. Remember the old joke, if you see a bear, you just have to run faster than whomever you're with! :)
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