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Bugnatr

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Stopped by the IB Memorial on Guru lane Saturday and noticed the new addition of the red signs.

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It was a picture perfect day

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However I have to ask, what's up with Iowa??

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Ha Ha!!! I think I have an idea...

Are the signs done with metal working?

There was a certain rider who went by the handle "Pig Farmer" in the 10n10 who (IIRC) had that "Iowa" sign out front of his Iowa property.

I think there are those who know more on the forum. . .

I am originally from Iowa and have my own theory to the meaning.

Perhaps "Is this Heaven?"

The "Field of Dreams" movie site was a bonus location on the 10n10 also

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Dennis P, the goldwing rider from Iowa, put the signs up last September, during Gerlachfest. He is fine, just wanted to donate the art.
Fyi...he had a trailor on the wing for the signs.
Correct, Dennis Powell has a large hog farm operation in Iowa. He had a major fire a couple of years ago and I`m not sure he rebuilt.

The Iowa/corn stock are to the northwest of the memorial about 50 yards.

 
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Stay at Bruno's while there. Be sure and talk to him personally if your TV doesn't work. He'll make sure that things are set right in short order.

 
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This is an awesome upgrade! Thanks for the pics. I haven't been there since this went up. And the Iowa thing is priceless. Dennis Powell is a funny dude.

 
Yep, gotta stop by Bruno's. Maybe I'll get by there again this yr after GBU2 - but not getting the ravioli this time........



I didn't putt all the way up to the memorial, but a short walk nearby (this in 2011):



 
Bummer he makes some really good Ravioli as me and Dennis found out on the 2010 Spank
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