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This trip was all about Jesse and he really seemed to enjoy himself. Without a ton of verbiage, I’ll post a handful of pictures. Although he does not like it when the van is in motion, Mr. Jesse sure enjoys playing outdoors. The kitty slept comfortably and and proved he’s going to be good company on future trips.
Our dinner meat (which he liked) was teriyaki marinated pork ribs (baked at home for 2 hours in foil at 250 degrees) and then smoked over coals at the campground. The pureed soup was a bag of cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots. They were cooked in chicken broth and chopped leeks. Half ‘n’ half, ham bits, and cheddar cheese were added later. It was pretty tasty.


Jesse is “chilling” at The Mark Twain overlook in Muscatine, Iowa. This was the site of KTNT Radio, the station run by medical charlatan Norman Baker in the 1930s. That is Illinois on the other side of the Mississippi River bridge.


We visited a playground (aka the world’s largest catbox) He got excited and dug like crazy in this giant sandy area and then played under the tires.


Jesse is hiding out in the center of these dock pieces. With ramps and tunnels, this is the ultimate “kitty condo” and was his favorite place to explore.


Camping dinner… Smoked Teriyaki marinated pork ribs, California blend soup, fruit salad, and garden salad. It was a hearty meal with little glycemic impact.
Jesse did amazingly well on this trip… especially since he had lots of chances to play. As much as he likes watching Daddy cleaning fresh fish, I think he’ll be a fun companion on this year’s trout fishing trips. Trout stocking starts in just two weeks!
Please check out this short new video of the Mississippi River at Muscatine and nearby Fairport Campground .
Thanks for visiting today!
Brad, Serena, and Jesse James
Jones County, Iowa
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