Park Police
It was official on July 4th; Sheila bestowed the responsibility of Park Police on a couple living here at the park, John and Donnie Beddie. It was sort of an excuse for us to have a get-together at the rec-hall. This little gathering brought the new workers for the summer together to meet and greet each other. It was also a time to have a little fun and see the owners, Keith and Sheila Wagner in a social setting. The evening was filled with homemade ice-cream, pies, fruits, a multitude of snacks and coffee. Frank did the honors of swearing in of the new Park police which I just so happened to video for prosperity.
John & Donna seem to like their new uniforms
There were many fireworks this evening but none from the new officers since they fizzled out soon after their second piece of pie.
Sadie's a hit with the kids
A Few Cities in a Day Trip
In the middle of the month we took a day trip which covered 300 miles and a few interesting cities along the way. Our first stop was in the small community of Yoder, KS. We drove through their downtown area with its small shops and eateries. Rhonda picked up a small item as a Christmas gift for one of her friends. We then drove north of Yoder, where we arrived at Hutchinson, KS around the lunch hour. Taking a few minutes we walked along a small water park that skirts a creek right through the downtown area. This day was extremely hot with the actual temperature at 100 degrees and the heat index reaching 110 according to the radio weatherman. Little children were playing in the water spouts splashing around and enjoying the cool wetness provided them at the hot noon hour.
A Happy "Wet" Youngster
Turning our car southbound we headed for a town called Medicine Lodge. Just the name itself sounds intriguing and just like a Wild West town’s name should sound like. We chose this town because there starts the scenic byway known as the Gypsum Hills. It’s only 41 miles long, and travelers can start in Medicine Lodge traveling westward until they reach the town of Coldwater.
The Byway is named for the underlying layers of gypsum. It’s a phenomenon unique in Kansas. Their distinctive color comes from the iron in the soil that creates a rust color when exposed. The red bluffs and stark flat-topped buttes are capped with white gypsum and accented with dark green cedars to create a painted landscape of timeless beauty. We stopped at Coldwater Lake to survey the campgrounds and the lake itself. Coldwater Lake
The price was right at only $275 per month for full hook-up. But it’s some place you would have to book really early to get in during the summer months.
Kechi, Kansas The art of glassblowing can be seen up close and personal at a store just a few miles up the road from USI RV Park. The only other time I’ve seen this being done was in Mexico. The gentleman that does the glassblowing is named Rollin who studied hot glass at Emporia State University. He still has a studio/gallery in Kechi where he has seen many changes over the past thirty years. He wasn’t there the day we were there, but we did get to watch four young men perform the art of glassblowing. Man O’ Man, what a hot job. I wouldn’t want to be in their shoes, but it was very interesting to watch as they sculpted a piece from the beginning to the end product. I only wished I would’ve taken pictures as they were working. The rest of the month was pretty uneventful for us. Just working in the hot days and cooling off on our four days.
What a life!
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