Howling like a Wolf

Binki and Kadizzle started yesterday by visiting the Corp of Engineers museum in Duluth.  As we were leaving the museum Kadizzle heard this blood curdling howl.  The acoustics of the place made it even more emphasized.  The first thought was it was some child.  Going out the door Kadizzle realized it was a person with a mental disability.  Kadizzle remarked to Binki he had never heard such a reaction from a mentally disabled person.  Binki explained it was common with the people who lived in a home near him.  The remarkable resemblance to a wild animal was striking.

So soon we were on our way west again.  Back to Walker MN to meet Stroupini.  Last nights meal was again more than we should have eaten, but we are on vacation was the excuse.  Now a peculiar thing happened. The eating establishment could not process our credit card because of some national computer glitch.  The waitress suggested we use the ATM machine to get some cash.  After we became impatient for the fix of the glitch Kadizzle gave in and went to the machine.  The worn debit card that is never used did not work in the machine.  A nearby lady said why don't I just give you the money you need.  Our bill was almost $100 and we needed about $60.  Kadizzle explained to the lady he had no way to pay her back.  She said that was OK and insisted on helping.  It seemed like an extreme case of generosity.  Kadizzle could not take the ladies money and we finally had to use Binki's card.

Sitting here at the hotel waiting for Binki to awaken Kadizzle is eating a muffin.  Now Honest Omar if you are reading today's report you were part of the situation yesterday.  As Kadizzle pulled up to the hotel on his return from the casino he noticed a Honda motorcycle.  Cannot remember the model, but it is the one you are trying to sell Omar.  Kadizzle asked the guy with the Honda if he knew of anyone who wanted to buy one similar. Which would be yours Omar.  The stranger said he recognized Kadizzle.   Kadizzle explained it was unlikely the stranger knew Kadizzle because Kadizzle was from North Dakota.  The guy insisted he knew Kadizzle.   After some sorting out it turned out he did.  The man must have had a good memory.  Over twenty years ago the fellow had done some repair work at the mine where Kadizzle worked.  Indeed we had met in the past.  Sorry Omar, but I could not find a buyer.

Today will be a long car ride slug back to North Dakota.  If Kadizzle can make it in time the good neighbor is going to cook him steak.  The neighbor cooks the best steak ever.  Somehow he marinates it in beer.  That is one secret.  The other is he owns a grocery store.  That means the meat he gets is cut just for him. The last thing Kadizzle needs is one more big meal, but will power is scarce when Little Joey is involved.  Little Joey can be controlled the first part of the day, but around four he goes wild.

Back to the casino.  Kadizzle thinks gambling is one of the worst curses put on our country.  It is appropriate that most of the gamble done now is on Indian reservations.  It gives the native Americans a chance for revenge on the foolish white man.  Sometime back Kadizzle was taught by a casino employee how to cash out the free playing points you get when you join the casino club.  Most casinos will give you $20 of free play to join.  Kadizzle never spends his own money, but with nothing to do always gets the $20.  One they give you the free play you cash out every time you win on the slot machine.  Traveling with two people this usually means you can recoup about forty dollars.  So at the casino Binki and Kadizzle managed to bring back about twenty dollars.  It was less than the usual, but it did pay for some drinks, and is a fool proof way to get back at the evil gambling joints.  In New Mexico Littlebottom and Kadizzle managed to get two free nights in the RV area from a casino with this technique.

Now for just a little rant.  A day does not go by that Trump does not out do himself for stupidity.  Pardoning the Bundy gang that took over a national park sets a new low for Trump if that is possible.  The man loves to play to the Hoopleheads.  The news today is Trump insulting NATO and his secret meeting with Putin.  November must bring relief.