November 20th-- We saw two bald eagles at the Dubuque Lock & Dam, way less than usual, however, there was a lot more ice than usual.
Took US-52 to Bellevue, Iowa, and saw 7 more eagles. One was nice enough to alight in a tree close to us so got some really great shots. Word to the wise, never stand under an eagle. When they do what they do after eating all those fish, it is one huge white mess. Fortunately, we weren't in that spot, but have a new respect for that part of their behavior.
Next stop, Clinton, right on the old Lincoln Highway. No eagles along the levee and still ice locked. Also, no Mississippi Belle II casino boat. Found out later that it has been replaced by a land-based casino south of town called the Wild Rose.
Ate at our favorite Clinton restaurant, J & D Steakhouse. For $5.99 each, we got a big butterfly pork chop, soup, salad, baked potato, and big piece of garlic bread.
Drove out to the Wild Rose Casino and found they had nickel Blackjack games at the bar. Played an hour and a half before they absconded with my buck. Big gambler that I am.
More to Come. --RoadDog
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