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August 2012

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  1. Monday, August 13, 2012 · Don Krumpos

    Treasured Haven Race

    Friday went to Anna and Clint Conneally’s house. Saturday lifted weights and went to Wild River STate Park with Jojo to camp at a backpack in site. We had a nice campfire. Woke up early on Saturday to get to…

  2. Saturday, August 18, 2012 · Don Krumpos

    Wilde Roast Send-off

    Jeff Stitt took me to Wilde Roast to congratulate me for my last day coming up. Keely McKernan, Matt Bruning and Jena Poling came along too.

  3. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 · Don Krumpos

    Plaid for My Last Day

    Today was my last day at MoCo. Everyone wore plaid and a button on honor of me. Matt and Jena got me a mason jar full of unsalted sunflower seeds. I packed up my stuff and said goodbye to everyone.

  4. Thursday, August 23, 2012 · Don Krumpos

    Effigy Mounds

    Jojo and I left for Penland, North Carolina. We went to the Effigy Mound National Monument in Harper’s Ferry, IA. It was impressive to see the effigy mounds that people had built thousands of years ago by prehistoric Americans. We…

  5. Friday, August 24, 2012 · Don Krumpos

    Into the Mountains

    We drove through Indianapolis, Louisville and as we headed south through Kentucky, the Appalachian Mountains came into view and the driving got to be a lot more fun with a prettier view. We went into Virginia and stopped at the…

  6. Saturday, August 25, 2012 · Don Krumpos

    Back to Penland

    We woke up early to get Jojo to Penland by 9. We drove through the winding roads of the misty Blue Ridge Mountains. I got her there a tad bit late. She started her change-over duties and I hung out…

  7. Sunday, August 26, 2012 · Don Krumpos

    Whirligigs and Hatteras

    I woke up and drove through Raleigh and into Lucama, NC to see the Vollis Simpson Whirlygig Park. Driving through farmlands was nice but the park was amazing. Much like Dr. Evermor’s Park but up in the air. Everything had…

  8. Monday, August 27, 2012 · Don Krumpos

    Sunrise at Kitty Hawk

    I woke up at 5:30 a.m. to watch the sunrise over the ocean. It happened so slow but it was a beautiful start to my day. This was special because I rarely wake up early enough to watch sunrises. I…

  9. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 · Don Krumpos

    Supper on the Dye Shed Porch

    I woke up early to get to Penland and see Jojo again for lunch. It was nice to see her and meet her teacher and see the studio. We toured the grounds again and ate lunch. Jojo is going to…

  10. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 · Don Krumpos

    Linville Gorge

    Woke up to hike the Linville Gorge. It is beautiful from many angles. Being up so early and during the middle of the week I am the only one here. The rocks in the gorge form so many beautiful patterns…

  11. Thursday, August 30, 2012 · Don Krumpos

    Hornets on the Kephart Trail

    I woke up and loaded up my backpacking pack and drove back to the park. I stopped at Mingus Mill where there was a working mill that still ground corn flour for visitors to buy. I talked with the man…

  12. Friday, August 31, 2012 · Don Krumpos

    Gospel at Elkmont

    I was very sore and tired so I took it easy in the morning. I hiked back down the mountain and took a nice nap during the afternoon. I then went to the Chimney tops where was a good hike…