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07-11-2007, 8:37 PM U2Farmer Joined on 05-21-2007 western Nebraska Posts 370 Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One National Geographic Kids August issue mentioned Nebraska in it's 15 outrageous facts: The town of Monowi, Nebraska, has a population of one. Sounds like a reason to ride to me. http://www.pbase.com/mzm/monowi (yes, web guy, I'm using IE 7 unfortunately) I know this was featured on Sunday Morning. Monowi is a village located in Boyd County, Nebraska. During the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2; only one married couple, Rudy and Elsie Eiler, lived there. Mr. Eiler died in 2001, leaving his wife, Elsie Eiler as the only remaining resident. According to the United States Census Bureau, only 4 places in the United States had a population of one person in 2000. Although almost nearly abandoned, the town does have the 5000-volume Rudy's Library, founded in memory of Mr. Eiler and maintained by Mrs. Eiler. In addition, Mrs. Eiler runs a tavern in Monowi and draws regular customers from as far away as 80 miles. Elsie makes the best burgers in town and its a must stop for hunters and a hang out for card players on cold winter days. Have bike; will travel... question is... does Elsie still flip those burgers at the tavern? 1/2 of Chapter NE-W Directors 1/2 of Assist State Directors - Nebraska West Family of the Year: Chapter W & Nebraska all 93 NE Counties with RR & Hammy    Report

07-11-2007, 9:38 PM TFOB Joined on 07-11-2007 Omaha Posts 50 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One I'm game, when you thinking about going?  Maybe we can meet you there for one of those best in town burgers? 49 States 93 Counties in Nebraska 3 Provinces Iron Butt Association #32532 Saddle Sore 1000    Report

07-11-2007, 10:23 PM Ms55Nomad Joined on 05-10-2006 Ralston, NE Posts 93 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One Yes, but do they have ice cream???? You just got passed by a girl!!! "2nd place is just the first loser." Chapter "R" Co-Director    Report

07-12-2007, 6:32 AM Tatonka Joined on 06-23-2005 Nebraska!!!! Posts 5,482 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One Sounds like a great excuse for a ride. Nebraska State Director God Bless America, Tatonka    Report

07-12-2007, 7:41 AM Wild Wing Joined on 04-05-2006 Omaha Posts 3,001 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One U2, if the herd goes give us a holler.  Sounds like a kick. I don't get lost, I explore alternative destinations!    Report

07-12-2007, 10:30 AM U2Farmer Joined on 05-21-2007 western Nebraska Posts 370 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One After Gold Rush, I'll have to look at a calendar and see what will take us to that end of the state.... rains and pivot irrigation schedules might be a contributing factor. The return from Gold Rush would be a great time for us as we're going via that area, but unfortunately we will be in a rush to make it back to Mikey's Ride in Wallace. If anybody happens to be in the western part of the state after Gold Rush (I know, so soon after Gold Rush... I'm just calling it my Gold Rush chaser)..., the village of Wallace is expecting @ 50 bikes on Saturday July 21 for Mikey's 2nd Annual Poker Run. Brats and supper at Mikey's place after the run. If anybody's going to be in the area , they're welcome to e-mail me for the details. It's not a GWTA or HOG event; just a guy who loves his bike. Chapter W will be there. 1/2 of Chapter NE-W Directors 1/2 of Assist State Directors - Nebraska West Family of the Year: Chapter W & Nebraska all 93 NE Counties with RR & Hammy    Report

07-12-2007, 4:14 PM Roadrunner Joined on 07-04-2007 western Nebraska Posts 274 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One Gold Rush, Mikey's Run, now Monowi.... how do you ever find time to farm? Wait, don't tell me... it's the one good thing about irrigating under power and water restrictions. If you can't run the pivots during the day, let's ride. You always have been able to turn negatives into positives. 1/2 of Chapter NE-W Directors 1/2 of Assist State Directors - Nebraska West Family of the Year: Chapter W & Nebraska all 93 NE Counties with U2 & Hammy    Report

07-12-2007, 4:24 PM Tatonka Joined on 06-23-2005 Nebraska!!!! Posts 5,482 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One And your point is? Nebraska State Director God Bless America, Tatonka    Report

07-12-2007, 4:43 PM Wild Wing Joined on 04-05-2006 Omaha Posts 3,001 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One I think he is just pointing out why U2 is his better half. I don't get lost, I explore alternative destinations!    Report

07-12-2007, 7:37 PM Tatonka Joined on 06-23-2005 Nebraska!!!! Posts 5,482 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One He? Nebraska State Director God Bless America, Tatonka    Report

07-12-2007, 7:44 PM TFOB Joined on 07-11-2007 Omaha Posts 50 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One  U2Farmer wrote: After Gold Rush, I'll have to look at a calendar and see what will take us to that end of the state.... rains and pivot irrigation schedules might be a contributing factor. The return from Gold Rush would be a great time for us as we're going via that area, but unfortunately we will be in a rush to make it back to Mikey's Ride in Wallace. If anybody happens to be in the western part of the state after Gold Rush (I know, so soon after Gold Rush... I'm just calling it my Gold Rush chaser)..., the village of Wallace is expecting @ 50 bikes on Saturday July 21 for Mikey's 2nd Annual Poker Run. Brats and supper at Mikey's place after the run. If anybody's going to be in the area , they're welcome to e-mail me for the details. It's not a GWTA or HOG event; just a guy who loves his bike. Chapter W will be there. Did you say Wallace, I know people from Wallace, and there can't be to many people from Wallace. 49 States 93 Counties in Nebraska 3 Provinces Iron Butt Association #32532 Saddle Sore 1000    Report

07-12-2007, 8:27 PM Ms55Nomad Joined on 05-10-2006 Ralston, NE Posts 93 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One TFOB, this would be a great chance to do that camping we were just talking about! We can find Luv a Red Roof Inn or something. She is such a baby! You just got passed by a girl!!! "2nd place is just the first loser." Chapter "R" Co-Director    Report

07-12-2007, 8:31 PM Ms55Nomad Joined on 05-10-2006 Ralston, NE Posts 93 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One U2, could you please email us the information on Wallace? Ms55Nomad@cox.net You just got passed by a girl!!! "2nd place is just the first loser." Chapter "R" Co-Director    Report

07-13-2007, 12:23 AM U2Farmer Joined on 05-21-2007 western Nebraska Posts 370 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One Sure, I'll get a copy of Mikey's poster... I gave my last one away. Yes Wallace, TFOB. Population 308 people and over 50 bikes for a day. 1/2 of Chapter NE-W Directors 1/2 of Assist State Directors - Nebraska West Family of the Year: Chapter W & Nebraska all 93 NE Counties with RR & Hammy    Report

07-13-2007, 12:52 PM U2Farmer Joined on 05-21-2007 western Nebraska Posts 370 Re: Seen a Lot of Places, But Have You Been to Monowi: Population One Bike's Stop at Hayes Center, Trenton, Haigler, Holyoke (CO), Grant, and Wallace. Registration: 9 - 10 am CDT at Mikey's House in Wallace -- one block off main street ... not a problem finding it in such a small town with so many bikes gathering. Bikes out 10 am CDT (as a group for a photo op). Last bike in at 6 mp CDT. If everybody comes who says they are, he'll have over 50 bikes in town for the day. Non-bikers are welcome to join the group after the ride for dogs and hamburgers. Non-bikers are asked to bring a covered dish. 1/2 of Chapter NE-W Directors 1/2 of Assist State Directors - Nebraska West Family of the Year: Chapter W & Nebraska all 93 NE Counties with RR & Hammy    Report

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