From Mitchell, SD (the home of the corn palace… no, I did not stop there!) I headed through the prairie lands. Even the billboards tell that Laura Ingalls Wilder was from DeSmet, SD. I loved seeing the white propeller shaped windmills mixed into the farming landscapes. This wind generated power should make every Tesla owner smile.
I entered Minnesota at 2:32pm with the sign saying “Minnesota Welcomes You!”. Yet, this welcome is tainted by the frustration caused by the first 35 miles of poor quality concrete roadway. It was very bumpy but settled into smooth roadway when the reddish colored road began. The song “Mother and Child Reunion” came over the airways as a pleasant reminder of the purpose of my trip. See you soon, Mom!!
I arrived in Worthington, MN at 3:15pm with 72 range and odometer at 17,330 and 89 degrees. I published two posts while charging and prepared the next few legs of the journey. After talking briefly with Bill, a local man who is very knowledgeable about wind surfing and wind generated electricity, I headed out at 5pm for Albert Lea, MN with 206 range.
The drive went quickly with the 70mph speed limit in MN. Some construction slowed traffic to 60mph, but only for small stretches. I arrived in Albert Lea, MN at 7 pm with 2 other Teslas charging. I plugged into the 3rd of the 4 chargers and soon met with a very nice couple from Owings, MD who are traveling to Redondo, CA and then going to the big Tesla gathering called: TMC Connect. This couple actively tweets using @MAXXINBLUE. I do not know what that means, but they said that many of you would understand it. So, there it is.
Just before departing I met Guy from Michigan who was also going to CA to attend the TMC Connect. Funny coincidence to meet two Teslas going there at the Supercharger in Albert Lea, MN! So now, at 8:30pm I will go to La Crosse, WI. odometer at 17,446 with 206 range and 85 degrees. Goodbye Minnesota! Frugal Tesla
Sounds like you are making great progress and I’m enjoying following along. Safe journey, we will see you on your return.
Thanks, I am in Illinois and soon heading to Indiana. FT
Sorry I missed you! Sorry about the roads – just glad there wasn’t rain. If you come through the Cities on the way back, let me know.
Drive safely!
In a couple of weeks I will have to drive West… so check the blog to see when I am leaving to drive back. That is when we can plan to meet up! Thanks for checking in! FT
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Money and freedom is the best way to change, may you be rich and continue to guide other people.
Hi WI, I do not know what you mean about the money and freedom comment. I saved for many years to buy a Tesla, and I do NOT have a lot of money. But for me, being rich is about being surrounded by good friends and loving family. Cash poor, but rich in LIFE! Thanks for the kind words and enjoy the blog. Frugal Tesla
I enjoyed reading this, You want to have a Facebook group for your web site?
I am not a patron of Facebook. So if a group forms around my blog, it would not be done by me. I do not control the choices of my blog readers. Thanks for joining the blog! Frugal Tesla