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Gives me my chance at at little travelogue. Possibly off topic, but I will take a chance. 1995 I went with liberal spouse on a little trip to the heartland. Yep, by chance hit Dubuque. Found a great place up on a hill to stay. Were informed by mine host, we could have a suite that the Vice-President of the USA and his wife used. I think VP Bob Dole .

Were told it wasnt a sumptious place though, because the VP wanted to avoid the Press. Apparently the press swarmed the luxury places down town, looking for him. Oh yeah, only $38 and it was luxury to us. I know I am pushing it a little though on this post. Excellent museum on the waterfront. Great scenic ride on a sort of hill/type ski lift.

We learned that Dubuque's pride is one Kate Mulgrew (Captain Janeway of Star Trek). Got her biography when in Dubuque. Oh, one more thing- took the wrong road out and went to East Dubuque, Illinois- more good old American hospitality. Never, never knock anyone's home town, says I - bad policy.

...too bad your "wrong turn" didn't take you 25 miles west of Dubuque...you would have been extremely impressed with Dyersville - home to Field of Dreams, the Ertle Toy factory, and the most gorgeous Catholic basilica you may ever see.