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  • Mystery trip blog winner #3

    The 3rd winner in the contest is Robin. She guessed we would visit the largest ball of twine. The largest walnut rocking chair in Iowa is pretty close to a large ball of twine. And I wanted an excuse to buy more souvenirs.

    She will receive these wonderful prizes

    Cat fashion wallet.
    Decorative boot shot glass

    Her awards ceremony will be held via video conference in a few days.

  • 1:00 Iowa’s biggest walnut rocking chair

    I have these out of order time wise, but there was no internet at the Amana colonies.

    Here is Iowa’s biggest walnut rocking chair.

    It has been brought to my attention that the name begs the following questions:

    1. Is there a bigger rocking chair in Iowa made out of oak?
    2. Is there a bigger walnut rocking chair in Illinois?
    3. Is there a bigger walnut folding chair in Iowa.
  • Mystery trip blog winner #2

    I’m pleased to announce the second winner! Nancy correctly guessed the Amana colonies. Congrats Nancy. You shall receive some lovely prizes.

    The awards ceremony will be in a few days.

  • 11:00 Amana Colonies

    The Amana Colonies are a group of people that were similar to the Amish. They have since modernized but have an interesting history and culture.

    They also had free samples of sausage. And wine tasting.

    I think you can guess where we spent our free time after lunch.

    Catching up on Amana news

  • 8:00 Thursday clue

    Joe was wearing a wide brim flat hat with this earlier.

    It’s hard to see but this is a pen with a little broom at the end.

    The Zeunert boys, their mom, and our tour guide Joe