First snow

Here was the view from the deck today:

First Iowa Snow

But there is something funky going on with our driveway, no snow accumulation.

Le Claire Rivermen

Le Claire was formerly the head of the Rock Island Rapids, which challenged all of the best riverboat pilots.  The Rock Island Rapids was a treacherous stretch of river navigating, right through what is now the Quad Cities.  When the Corps put in the latest series of locks and dams in the 1930’s, the river [...]

Drive Home

On the way home tonight, about 430 p.m., I took some pictures just north of Le Claire.
Here is Port Byron, IL, which is right across the Mississippi River:
And then I took some shots on the north drive:
 

Pool 16

Today, I had to go to the county building in Davenport.  So I took a detour up the bluff to Riverview Terrace, a city park in Davenport.
http://www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?path=detail&id=63
Here are some pictures I took, both of the Mississippi River, and of a couple of grand houses right behind the park.

Downtown Davenport view of river

 

And on the city [...]

Train down the Iowa side of the Mississippi River

Kim conquers the leaves

Now doesn’t this look better?

Here are the tools of relocation:
It has two forward speeds, no reverse, which can be a definite disadvantage, since it then requires tugging it back.   Kim said better than raking or blowing.  A wing nut fell off each side of the handle during operation, and the hose had a tear.  But [...]

Barge through the oak leaves

I caught this view from our deck:

What are we going to do with all of these leaves?

The Oak trees have dumped their load and now we have to cope.
We are going to tackle it tomorrow with a shredder vacuum chipper and a back pack blower.
 http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07177013000P
Too bad John Deere does not make one.

River Pup

Here is another favorite store, River Pup.  And when we moved to our new house, we discovered the owners live across the street with their bulldog and Frenchie.
http://www.riverpup1.com/

Upcoming events in Le Claire Iowa

November 19-21 – LIGHT UP LECLAIRE

Three Evening Shopping Event, November 19, 20, and 21, 2008. LeClaire will turn on its Holiday Lights at 5 p.m. November 19th, 2008. LeClaire shops will stay open until 8:30 p.m. Enjoy leisurely evening shopping in a festive setting, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings.

• December 5-7 – CHRISTMAS IN LECLAIRE

The [...]