Day 33 August 3, 2024 Strathmore Alberta to Milk River Alberta 193 miles
No breakfast at the hotel so we went a short distance to the local A&W. The staff here were very friendly! They greeted us as we walked in the door. Many of the workers are from the Philippines. Connie decided to try the Whistle Dog while supplies last. Rob stuck with the more traditional sausage and egg muffin. The Whistle Dog is a hot dog slit the long way and grilled. Then it is placed in a toasted bun with bacon, cheese and relish. Quite tasty. This was a very busy place. Lots of people inside plus in the drive through.
We found out that there is a parade starting at 9:00 am this morning in downtown. This is the stampede parade. Someone suggested we join in. Unfortunately registration has closed.
After breakfast we headed for the gas station. Oh my were we a hit there. Two ladies came rushing out saying we had made their day. One of the ladies was so excited she gave Connie a rubber duck because that is what Jeep owners do. Our vehicle isn’t a jeep but she thought it was so cool that I should have a duck. They also gave us directions to a self serve car wash.
We found the car wash without too much trouble. We pulled into the bay designed for trucks and big RVs. Rob got off at least some of the dirt.
Today is in the low eighties with clouds. The wind increases throughout the day so by evening it is a force to be reckoned with.
We stopped in Lethbridge at a Costco to fill with gas and get a hot dog for lunch. When we got to the pump we remembered that Canadian Costco only takes Master Card and Costco Visa. We had a gift card we bought in Canada last fall. It still had some money on it so we put in what we could. Then we went in for ice and hot dogs. Well Canadian Costco still sell polish dogs. They also sell french fries with or without gravy and waffle ice cream cones. We left the store without the ice. Opps.
Next stop was Connie’s cousins who live out in the country from the little town of Warner. On the way there we saw a lone antelope in the middle of a field. We had a wonderful visit and enjoyed supper with them. We had a difficult time leaving. We saw the antelope again on the way out. Well, we saw the south end of a northbound antelope.
We stayed the night at the Sandstone Motel in Milk Run. We got the last room which was more like a suite.
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