I spent some time creating a new map that shows both "phases" of our summer trips with dates and stops.
This stop has been filled with "reunions". We love camping at Clear Lake! Since my last post, on Tuesday the 16th we headed into Mason City for a quick shopping trip for a few items and some groceries. We also cruised around Clear Lake a bit and went on a few walks around the campground.
On the Wednesday the 17th Terry and Merlea Schultz stopped by to see our new fifth wheel. Terry and I served together for many years with the Iowa Air National Guard. They brought lunch and we enjoyed our time getting caught up with them. We wish Terry all the best as he has a surgical procedure scheduled for today in Des Moines.
Ed and Terry
On the Thursday the 18th we reconnected with a high school classmate Julie Jepsen Johnson and her spouse Rod. They winter in Florida and then return to Clear Lake in the spring to enjoy the Iowa summer. We had a fantastic time on their beautiful pontoon boat, cruising Clear Lake and looking at the beautiful homes. We parked the boat in a public slip at the city park and walked up to a local pub to have some adult beverages. We then cruised back to their house and had dinner with them. It is so fun to reminisce about our great times at Northern University High School. We laughed and laughed about the stupid things we did! It's great to exchange stories about our families, too!. 
On Friday the 19th we got fuel for the truck and while there I filled the DEF fluid and someone hollered at me at the fuel station. He had sun glasses on and in the vehicle I could not make out who it was at first. It was Dustin Huston! Dustin and I served together on the Norwalk Fire Department for many years! Dustin was the Fire Chief and then switched jobs now a customer service and sales consultant with HMR Supplies in Forest City IA. He just happened to stop by the fuel station for a soda and saw my truck there! It was great to see Dustin again!
We were just leaving the fuel station and we received a call for our son-in-law (Jennifer's husband) James Buehner and grandson Lucas. They live in Battle Creek MI and were in Waterloo IA attending Jame's grandmother's funeral. Their family events were done and they were headed our way to see us and the new fifth wheel! After a quick stop at the grocery store we headed back to the camp ground and grilled up some burgers for them when they arrived. We had not seen them since Christmas due to the virus. Lucas and Nana headed down to check out the lake while James and I got caught up on what they had been up to since Christmas. We are so glad they drove up to see us!
Julie and Doreen on the pontoon
Sunset Sharky's Pub and Grub
Doreen, Julie, Ed and Rod
Dustin and Ed
James, Lucas, Ed and Doreen
Lucas is taller than Nana now!! They grow up too quickly!
Tomorrow we will meet up with high school classmate Mike O'Brien and his spouse Narelle. They invited us to go for a boat cruise with them. Hopefully the weather will cooperate!
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