Driving into the Abyss
May 15, 2009
As we approached Cedar Rapids, Iowa the skies became even more furious. At 3pm the skies above looked ripe for tornado formation but none were reported that day according to weather reports. I couldn't believe just how black the sky can become with just storm clouds! We don't typically see that kind of severity in Wisconsin even though we, too, are prone to numerous tornadoes!
As we approach the city traffic slowed to 45 miles per hour and as we approached Kansas City the rows of vehicles ground to a near halt as cars had careened off the road after hydroplaning and emergency vehicles slowly waded through the congested lines of stopped traffic.
Our drive to Lawrence, Kansas for my niece's high school graduation took an unprecedented 16 hours because of the heavy rains for an entire day. Even our brakes became waterlogged after driving in it all day. The trip normally takes 10.5 hours!
By the time we reached our hotel in Lawrence, ironically, the rain find came to a stop, but not before flooding several streets in the area with as much as 8" of standing water in low lying areas.
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Amazing American history and a huge collection of pioneer wares
If you are interested in American history or the lifestyle of our pioneers you simply cannot pass this museum.
The Steamboat Arabia is the largest collection of pioneer artifacts in the US and it keeps growing. A priceless collection of china, clothing, kitchen items, tools, harnesses, and even sewing needles and buttons.
Two business owners and their sons became interested in treasure hunting in the 1980's after hearing stories of steamboats that wrecked in the Missouri River and had never been found. Over the course of 132 years all traces of salaving attempts were covered by layers of mud.
Because of the magnitude and quality of this project, as a labor of love those working at this museum have become the worlds premiere experts at fresh water artifact preservation restoration in the world. With a lab in-house, visitors can watch experts in the process of continuing to restore and preserve the hundreds of thousands of small and large pieces.
Often on weekends the two founders frequently are present at the museum greeting visitors and answering questions. I met Jerry and his perspective was absolutely captivating.
They have since set up a foundation so the collection could never be separated or sold and now it will be preserved for future generations.
This is one of the most fascinating history museums I have ever been to.
The Steamboat Arabia is the largest collection of pioneer artifacts in the US and it keeps growing. A priceless collection of china, clothing, kitchen items, tools, harnesses, and even sewing needles and buttons.
Two business owners and their sons became interested in treasure hunting in the 1980's after hearing stories of steamboats that wrecked in the Missouri River and had never been found. Over the course of 132 years all traces of salaving attempts were covered by layers of mud.
Because of the magnitude and quality of this project, as a labor of love those working at this museum have become the worlds premiere experts at fresh water artifact preservation restoration in the world. With a lab in-house, visitors can watch experts in the process of continuing to restore and preserve the hundreds of thousands of small and large pieces.
Often on weekends the two founders frequently are present at the museum greeting visitors and answering questions. I met Jerry and his perspective was absolutely captivating.
They have since set up a foundation so the collection could never be separated or sold and now it will be preserved for future generations.
This is one of the most fascinating history museums I have ever been to.
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