For most of the day, the storm front seems to be just off to the right or left, so I don't pay it any mind. Pearl, the local UPS package car driver, stops us outside Orient to say hello. We'd met back at the park in Faulkton. Then, almost as soon as she drives away the wind starts and it doesn't stop.
We make it to highway 45 and begin going south, but I'm eager to find shelter asap. A nasty group of clouds is coming in quickly from the west, and I reckon it could produce a less than peaceful evening for us if we don't find some suitable shelter. I certainly don't want a repeat of New Salem.
Providence favors us again, and around 19:00 we come across an abandoned gold mine owned by R E Hanks. The area is surrounded by trees and embankments which provide a wonderful alcove out of the tempestuous weather.
Ominous clouds indeed! Did you lose your American flag?
ReplyDeleteHi Lucas, This is Mike. I met you at the Hi-Way Store a few days ago. Just got online to see your blog. wanted to tell you that the R.E. Hanks "gold mine" was not a real Gold mine. It was a gravel pit that was owned by Russell Hanks. They put up the "gold mine" sign because of the money he made off of the gravel they hauled out of it. Hope you have a great trip and will enjoy keeping up with your adventure online. My mom Edna says Hi also!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Mike. Thanks for the factoid. It didn't look like much of a gold mine, but then it provided shelter for the tent, and that was the main thing. Tell your mom hello from me.
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