well it's the 3rd week of July, Sheri, is it still the best week to come to Iowa? Next week will be in 80's. Try then.

 Go on the highway (can't remember is it hwy 64, maybe just to get near there, turn toward Camp Courageous toward Monticello and Anamosa) All the wild flowers, sure hope they haven't burnt them, probably not, too close to the road, and then all the green fields pouring out for miles.  You heard that song last night, Green Grass and High Tides Forever.  yeah.  Phil came down, he was grilling, he heard some of it.