The big activity last night, other than eating a not-so-bad steak in the dining car, was deciding who was going to get the lower bunk in our roomette (which, BTW, ain't big enough for two fully grown men, such as us
). The discussion of options for this covered the major part of the day yesterday, culminating just before bed time.
After discussing the options rock-paper-scissors, flipping a coin, etc., we finally decided on who picked the number nearest to a number chosen between 1 and 20 by the nice porter lady. And guess who won - Harry!!!!! Jim had already expended his winning luck earlier in the day at a wine tasting party where he won a bottle of the finest wine Joe's Vineyards bottles. So it was determined that the day would end with Jim trying to scamper, climb, escalate himself into the top bunk. And that was quite an ugly scene, which included dislodging the lighting fixture in the roomette.
But we both did actually get a pretty good night's sleep and awoke nearing Minneapolis and trees for the first time in a week. Still, snow.
). The discussion of options for this covered the major part of the day yesterday, culminating just before bed time.After discussing the options rock-paper-scissors, flipping a coin, etc., we finally decided on who picked the number nearest to a number chosen between 1 and 20 by the nice porter lady. And guess who won - Harry!!!!! Jim had already expended his winning luck earlier in the day at a wine tasting party where he won a bottle of the finest wine Joe's Vineyards bottles. So it was determined that the day would end with Jim trying to scamper, climb, escalate himself into the top bunk. And that was quite an ugly scene, which included dislodging the lighting fixture in the roomette.
But we both did actually get a pretty good night's sleep and awoke nearing Minneapolis and trees for the first time in a week. Still, snow.
We traveled along the mighty Mississippi most of the morning, which was mostly frozen. 
Harry had to really study his many lunch menu options........
Others in the dining car were already eating like pigs........
The train stayed on, or ahead of schedule, and we arrived in Milwaukee about 2:00 PM, where we walked a few blocks to the Budget car rental place, got our Hyundai Accent, and headed to our hotel, the Airport Sleep Inn. Our GPS, Ding-a-Ling, which we have not mentioned, gave us some surprise turns finding our hotel, but even though neither of us had a clue where we were, we found the hotel.
We need some comments/responses from our 1's of fans so we know the people we know and love are still alive. So weigh in folks.
Discussion topics today:
How well we slept last night
What the h--- happened when that light came tumbling down while Jim was getting in bed
When would Connie put up the beds and get the seats back out
Milwaukee itinerary
Goodnight Beth
Goodnight Beth
Goodnight Mary Lou and Mac
Your great adventure has somehow made my bleak existence a little brighter. We looked forward to reading your blog each and every day. I still haven't figured out how you had warmer temperatures in Montana than we had in Virginia. Enjoy youd day in Milwaukee. Bob K
ReplyDeleteYou named your GPS Ding-a-Ling?
ReplyDeleteOMG, was that upper bunk even 6 inches fron the ceiling? You guys must have really been tired to have gotten any sleep. I'm with Caitie--you call your GPS a Ding-a-ling?
ReplyDeleteGood night.
Debbie B.
Ronnie and I are reading your blog together. Ronnie would have died if he had to sleep in a top bunk that close to the ceiling. He is very clautophobic. I can't spell but I doubt you all can either. Ronnie & Brenda
ReplyDeleteEnjoying the travel blog - just catching up after you reminded me where to find it. I'm an Amtrak traveler when I can find an excuse so enjoyed the account. Dick in KC - catchin' up
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