Tag Archives: Pettibone Campground

A busy (last) weekend………………..

Posted on October 13, 2015 by treadlemusic

Was spent readying our camper for moving home…..for the last time. For those who have been following my blog, we recently sold our 5th wheel and this tear-down is definitely bittersweet. I posted last week here as we began the … Continue reading →

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How did your weekend ‘fly’???????

Posted on October 4, 2015 by treadlemusic

My Saturday was a fantastic blur of micro-stippling, visiting with enthusiastic quilters…..and their equally inquisitive hubbys——really!—and listening to the charming designer of the “Patch Abilities” pattern line, Julie Wurzer (blog) . She shared how her career really took off several … Continue reading →

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A photo recap………………

Posted on July 8, 2015 by treadlemusic

The 4th of July holiday was spent at our camper at the river. Each year, those who have (golf) carts decorate them for a parade through the campground. There is some type of VERY informal voting for the best one … Continue reading →

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A Party and an Exit……………..

Posted on October 31, 2014 by treadlemusic

All summer long, at the campground, some of the guys fish and save the bigger ones for the end-of-season gathering for the “seasonal” campers. Last Saturday was that party and here’s a few photos of the goings on. Note: the … Continue reading →

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I know I promised, but…………..

Posted on June 21, 2014 by treadlemusic

Because this blog is my opportunity to do a bit of “journaling”, I have to revisit the “water’s rising” topic. Sorry. Photo comparisons……………………………..2 weeks ago (looking from our site toward the backwater/channel East) with our neighbor’s car/trailer in front of … Continue reading →

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Is the “water” topic getting wearisome????

Posted on June 18, 2014 by treadlemusic

The resounding answer: yes! For some, the need for rain is desperate, but for us here in the upper Midwest….not so much! I love the water……the sound of the waves hitting the shoreline on a Minnesota lake is heavenly. The … Continue reading →

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How high’s the water???………….

Posted on May 6, 2014 by treadlemusic

Well, Johnny Cash, back in ‘74, said, in his song, “Five Feet High and Rising”. I’m here to tell you that the water level at LaCrosse, WI, is much higher………12.25’, to be exact. The significance of that is that “normal” … Continue reading →

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And here we sit……..

Posted on June 28, 2013 by treadlemusic

In our very own “mini campground”….for now! This is the scene from our home looking up the drive to our son’s/DIL’s place. It won’t be for long, as the water is definitely going back to its rightful place at the … Continue reading →

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How high ‘s the water, Momma??……….

Posted on May 27, 2013 by treadlemusic

10.5’ and risin’!!! At Pettibone RV and Campground on the Mississippi River (La Crosse,WI)! Last eve, when we returned from our trek to South Dakota, we briefly stopped by home to clear out the car a bit before heading to … Continue reading →

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Time slips away……

Posted on August 8, 2012 by treadlemusic

Oh my!! I didn’t think I’ve been out of circulation that long! No WiFi access for the last few days (8 days…..really??) and, well, let’s say sewing hasn’t been one of the things on the “agenda”! Yup, moved our little … Continue reading →

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Back home, again…….

Posted on July 15, 2012 by treadlemusic

And you may say…..I didn’t know she was away!!! It was a quick, short, close getaway that brought DH and I here….. This campground is located on the ‘Ole Miss,  between La Crescent, MN and La Crosse, WI. Really is … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day and ‘Ole Miss’………

Posted on June 17, 2012 by treadlemusic

Such a picture perfect summer day……temps around 80F, light winds, mostly sunny and DH and I headed to #2 son’s/DIL place at Pettibone Campground on the edge of La Crosse, WI. Got home from church, packed a few things and … Continue reading →

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