More sister visiting!

We needed to give my brother-in-law some time to himself - the following day was their Confirmation Sunday and he needed to prepare. So, we went to the casino!! My nephew played at the very nice indoor pool (what other kind is there in North Dakota??)



Nicely run casino by the local reservation - we even came away with a few extra $$ playing an hour or so of blackjack. Fun way to spend a few hours.



To get to the casino, we had to drive over the "landbridge" accross Devil's Lake. The lake has been rising (due to several natural and political factors). The rising water has been taking farm land, houses and the road with it!

As a result, they are trucking in huge amounts of dirt and making this landbridge higher. Apparently, this is not the first time this has been done. The road is a mess - but everyone seems to take it in stride. Several miles of roadbed is in constant construction.

We got a kick out of these portable red lights. Everyone is so polite here, they hardly even need them.

This gives you just a small view of the road in the distance. It's like a 10 mile long stretch like the stretch across Jordan Lake - and they are raising it several feet!


Anyhoo - I was just amazed at the enormity of it all.


Next we toured an old fort dating back to the Custer days. Lots of history - very well kept with lots of original buildings.


Then on to a nature preserve that they love. Very pleasant afternoon.



Back at the ranch.....time for my sis to get the wine ready for the service tomorrow. Kindof fun to help out.

Pretty sanctuary almost ready for the service.


Then we had a wonderful end to a nice visit - a terrific meal out on their almost finished deck.