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Biggest headache is trying to avoid the weather.  They measured the largest hailstone ever this summer, at 8"dia!  They calculated the updrafts in that thundercell had to be at least 190mph to build it up to that size. Don't know about you, but I don't plan to re-paint my X5 as a golf ball.  |
While I was in Buffalo Bill State Park it started hailing. I was lucky it was only small stuff about the size of a nickel. It is a shame there are very few if any motels that have cover.
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Remember to start looking for a gas station at 1/4 tank. The reserve may not get you there.
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I decided that I would not go below 1/2 while in the big open states like South Dakota and Montana.
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Still on my bucket list is digging for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.  |
Thanks for the tip! I can use a few diamonds.