What's the "Have to DO"?!?

In the Rapid City, South Dakota area there are so many things that could lead one to sensory over load. What was so pressing in my case? Let us digress for a moment... Head over to the new Rapid City Visitors Center. Had to get some verification of locations for future building plans for Cabela's in 2008 and Scheels new free standing retail outlet come 2009. According to the official Cabela's website, Rapid City will be home to an 80,000 square foot retail store. They also said"construction is expected to begin fall 2007, with stores anticipated opening by summer of 2008." I am here to show you that indeed construction has begun and the clock starts for the upcoming opening next year.(click for larger image) Guess where I will be taking my vacation again next year?!? Looking forward to getting the finished - stocked store on camera to share with the Outdoor/Hunting Communities...

Last Day in "The Hills"

The decision to limit time on the road was made this morning,Saturday, September 22nd. What was necessary a trip to Rushmore Mall.(click for larger image) Specifically to the Scheels store to checkout prices for some comparison shopping to get ready for the seasons I will be hunting here in Iowa. ;)(click for larger image) After gathering a few costs Hubby and I were off to the hair boutique to get his name put on the list. Supposed to have been a 20 minute wait. Well, an 1 3/4 later he got his turn to get his sparsely populated locks evened up. Next on the list - Time to visit a store we stumbled upon called "All Wild and Western". Picked up some postcards , birthday card, and checked out some timber furniture. Really neat furniture! Those events scratched off the "To Do" list we headed out for the last planned "Have To Do" diversion in Rapid City. Come on back to see what the "Have To Do" diversion happened to be...