Saturday I Went across the river. Yes Dogs I ventured into the Liberal Mecca of ILLINOIS! I know, I know, I felt totally naked without my "Hogs Leg" but I had no choice. Needless to say I extended my radar and paid more attention to conversations and braved the horde. The place I went to was a flea market that is only open on Sat and Sun. There is one "Room" that has some LIMITED Military Surplus items. I went there specifically looking for something.

The Foray was productive though. It netted me a Vietnam era poncho. NOT the extremely heavy rubber covered green one but the lighter weight (the kind I had before) jungle camo version. I checked it over real good and as best as I can determine it is still all intact. IF there are any small areas that are leaking I can always buy a bottle of silicone they make for light weight tents and tarps. They also have liners but I didn't get one this time. That I will save for another day.