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              5 Monday morning we got up and ready, put our baggage outside the door and went down for a delicious continental breakfast. At 8:00 a.m. we got on board and headed south. Just out of Minot, we went past some wind-powered generators which are used to generate power for local consumption, similar to the ones used in southern Alberta. North Dakota also has a coal-powered generator to generate power, similar to the ones near Hanna. At 9:30 a.m., we stopped at McDonalds in Berlington for a half hour coffee break. As we drove along we saw many fields of sunol a which had not been combined. Sunola is a cross between sunflowers and canola. Some is used for making cooking oil, and some for birdseed. The morning was quite dull and cloudy. We arrived at Jamestown at 11:30 a.m., stopping for lunch at Perkins restaurant, enjoying a good lunch and good service. At 12:45, it was time to be on the road again. Everyone seemed content and ready for a catnap. At about 2:00 p.m., we had a thirty-five minute pit stop in Fargo. The sun finally came out to greet us, but there was a cold wind. This was the first day we saw the sun since we started our trip. The grass was green here and leaves were still on the trees. It was 3:30 p.m. when Jo got us organized to play bingo. Those who wanted to join in needed to pay a loonie. This money would be used as prize money. It kept us entertained for quite a few miles. We were driving through an area where cornfields were being harvested. The com is used to feed animals and chickens, as well as some being made into cornmeal for baking. Once again, Doug and Pauline Law entertained us with their musical selections. About 4:30 p.m., we arrived in Watertown where we would spend the night at the Comfort Inn. As we walked into the Inn, the aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air. We were treated to these fresh-baked cookies and more. In the hospitality room, there were crackers, cheese and a variety of meats. Room keys were handed out, and baggage delivered to our rooms. This was the same procedure during the whole trip. The bus was leaving for the Casino at 6:00 p.m. for those wanting to go. Tuesday, October 26, we got up and ready, then went down to enjoy a delicious continental breakfast. The waffles and sausage were excellent. Everybody was out and on the bus by 7:45 a.m. Two hostesses came on board the bus to pass out an information package with a dark peppermint patty attached. These