MAY 3rd
I was shocked by the station by the TraveLodge that had jumped its price since yesterday by 27 CENTS!! to $4.20. Gas prices were all over the place in Springfield, Illinois. Some places were still at $3.93, many others $4 and over.
Stopped at Joe Rogers for chili since we'd heard so much about it. It was ok, but way too greasy. Hard to eat without getting some on yourself.
Drove Route 66 to Atlanta. Stopped at the Lincoln Visitors Center. Had that great pork tenderloin, the best, at Palms Grill in Atlanta, then went next door to the Atlanta History Museum and did some Civil War research.
Took the old 66 Bypass, Veterans Parkway, in Bloomington and had to use On-Star (which comes with the car for six months) to find the Hooters where we played NTN. I love Hooter's having NTN, but with so few playing, I doubt they'll keep it.
Drove into Pontiac and stopped at Bob and Ringo's, a very unique bar just off the square and had drinks before checking into the Super 8 for the night.
Having Good Times on 66. --RoadDog
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Showing posts with label Civil War in Illinois 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Civil War in Illinois 2011. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Civil War in Illinois-- Part 4: A Cozy-- Mr. Lincoln-- Norb's-- A Curve-- Southside
MAY 2ND, MONDAY
Lunch at the Cozy Dog and had the usual, four Cozies, large fries and two drinks ($8.95). Found a new Acadia book on Springfield, Illinois for sale, but didn't buy it. As usual, enjoyed reading the Route 66 magazines.
Not sure if we like the Cozy Dogs or fries best. What's the best way to eat a Cozy Dog. I have mine with mustard and raw onions. Met two girls from Poland and a guy from Mongolia who were driving the length of Route 66. Just left Chicago this morning.
Spent the afternoon researching Illinois Civil War regiments from along Route 66 counties at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.
Liz and I later went to Norb Andy's on Capitol Avenue which is finally open again. Sure glad to get back in the place where we had our first horseshoe sandwiches. It's been closed for several years.
Then to Curve Inn and Southside Pub at the TraveLodge where we were staying.
Another Great Day in Mr. Lincoln's Hometown. --RoadDog
Lunch at the Cozy Dog and had the usual, four Cozies, large fries and two drinks ($8.95). Found a new Acadia book on Springfield, Illinois for sale, but didn't buy it. As usual, enjoyed reading the Route 66 magazines.
Not sure if we like the Cozy Dogs or fries best. What's the best way to eat a Cozy Dog. I have mine with mustard and raw onions. Met two girls from Poland and a guy from Mongolia who were driving the length of Route 66. Just left Chicago this morning.
Spent the afternoon researching Illinois Civil War regiments from along Route 66 counties at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.
Liz and I later went to Norb Andy's on Capitol Avenue which is finally open again. Sure glad to get back in the place where we had our first horseshoe sandwiches. It's been closed for several years.
Then to Curve Inn and Southside Pub at the TraveLodge where we were staying.
Another Great Day in Mr. Lincoln's Hometown. --RoadDog
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Civil War in Illinois 2011-- Part 3: Mr. Lincoln-- Bars-- Grazing
MAY 1ST-- SUNDAY
We spent the afternoon at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. We hadn't been to the museum since it opened six years ago. It now costs $12 for adults and is worth every bit of it.
We walked and walked and walked. Looked and looked.
Love the Ghosts in the Library and Lincoln's Eyes shows. Also the walk through Abe's pre-presidential life and the Civil War. You've got to see the Civil War in Four Minutes.
Afterwards, we walked across the street to the library and looked at the Boys in Blue exhibit about Illinois' Civil War soldiers. Quite interesting as well. Ran into a retired couple from Dekalb, who had worked for the university and had a nice long talk.
BARS AND GRAZING
Next stop was Scooter's on 5th Street, next to the car wash with the great old neon sign. It used to be a favorite watering hole of ours when it was called George Ranks', but it had been closed for several years until opening last year.
Ran into some motorcyclists in town from near St. Louis. They had to go back, something I took pity on them because it had turned very cold and rain started. Talk about a miserable ride.
Then on to a huge crowd at the Golden Corral for that steak and baby back ribs.
Last stop was at Route 66's Curve Inn for a nightcap. This is where we heard about Bin Laden's death.
Got a room at the TraveLodge.
Always a Great Time in Springfield. --RoadDog
We spent the afternoon at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. We hadn't been to the museum since it opened six years ago. It now costs $12 for adults and is worth every bit of it.
We walked and walked and walked. Looked and looked.
Love the Ghosts in the Library and Lincoln's Eyes shows. Also the walk through Abe's pre-presidential life and the Civil War. You've got to see the Civil War in Four Minutes.
Afterwards, we walked across the street to the library and looked at the Boys in Blue exhibit about Illinois' Civil War soldiers. Quite interesting as well. Ran into a retired couple from Dekalb, who had worked for the university and had a nice long talk.
BARS AND GRAZING
Next stop was Scooter's on 5th Street, next to the car wash with the great old neon sign. It used to be a favorite watering hole of ours when it was called George Ranks', but it had been closed for several years until opening last year.
Ran into some motorcyclists in town from near St. Louis. They had to go back, something I took pity on them because it had turned very cold and rain started. Talk about a miserable ride.
Then on to a huge crowd at the Golden Corral for that steak and baby back ribs.
Last stop was at Route 66's Curve Inn for a nightcap. This is where we heard about Bin Laden's death.
Got a room at the TraveLodge.
Always a Great Time in Springfield. --RoadDog
Monday, May 2, 2011
Civil War in Illinois 2011-- Part 2: SCV-- Lincoln's Home-- Butler-- A Hoot-- A Cap-- and a Fiesta
APRIL 30th-- SATURDAY
Spent much of the day at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Illinois at the annual Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Illinois Division Conference. We were essentially enveloped by the much-larger Illinois Knights of Columbus Convention.
We had 30 division members in attendance, out of 160 statewide. One camp has disbanded and another is gone, bringing us down to five camps, the minimum we can have to be a division in the SCV. It is difficult operating "behind enemy lines" as we do. Lack of members and great distances are really big problems.
Camp commanders gave their reports and I was introduced as the commander of the newest, yet-to-be-named, camp.
During lunch, Gale Red gave an excellent presentation on the Alton, Illinois, Confederate prison camp.
LINCOLN'S HOME, CAMP BUTLER AND BEYOND
Upon adjournment, the group went to Abraham Lincoln's home for a group picture, then several of us drove out to the Camp Butler National Cemetery where we visited the Confederate graves and monument.
Then Liz and I went to Hooter's to play NTN (our 28th new site this year and 938th overall). Then, we went to Capital City and enjoyed the $1.50 draft beers while playing NTN with JJ. Last stop was at La Fiesta for shrimp nachos and giant mugs (32-0z) of beer.
A Long Day. --RoadDog
Spent much of the day at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Illinois at the annual Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Illinois Division Conference. We were essentially enveloped by the much-larger Illinois Knights of Columbus Convention.
We had 30 division members in attendance, out of 160 statewide. One camp has disbanded and another is gone, bringing us down to five camps, the minimum we can have to be a division in the SCV. It is difficult operating "behind enemy lines" as we do. Lack of members and great distances are really big problems.
Camp commanders gave their reports and I was introduced as the commander of the newest, yet-to-be-named, camp.
During lunch, Gale Red gave an excellent presentation on the Alton, Illinois, Confederate prison camp.
LINCOLN'S HOME, CAMP BUTLER AND BEYOND
Upon adjournment, the group went to Abraham Lincoln's home for a group picture, then several of us drove out to the Camp Butler National Cemetery where we visited the Confederate graves and monument.
Then Liz and I went to Hooter's to play NTN (our 28th new site this year and 938th overall). Then, we went to Capital City and enjoyed the $1.50 draft beers while playing NTN with JJ. Last stop was at La Fiesta for shrimp nachos and giant mugs (32-0z) of beer.
A Long Day. --RoadDog
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Civil War in Illinois 2011-- Part 1: NIU-- Route 66-- Springfield
In honor of the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, I am doing research on finding Civil War stuff here in Illinois and especially anything along Route 66. No battles or skirmishes took place here, but most every county court house has a monument or cannons from it. Plus, there are many cemeteries where Civil War veterans are buried as well as monuments.
APRIL 29th
Left home with the odometer showing 58 miles on the new Malibu. Instead of taking Il-47 to Dwight, we took Il-176 to Marengo then Il-23 south to Sycamore and Dekalb,
Drove around the campus of Northern Illinois (where we graduated from in 1973) and then south on Il-23 through Ottawa and Streeter to Pontiac.
Got dinner at the Old Log Cabin in Pontiac on Route 66. Great deal: 10 oz. top sirloin covered with onions and mushrooms, rolls, sweet potato tater tots (try saying that fast ten times) roll and salad for $9.99.
Toured the Route 66 Museum in Pontiac and saw Bob Waldmire's VW van and school bus home.
Drove Route 66 to Towanda and talked stopped at the Schenk Garage. Drove around Bloomington-Normal and stopped at Funk's Grove where we bought some sirup. Then a bathroom break at the Dixie.
On to Springfield. Played NTN at the BW3, Buffalo Wild Wings and got a room at the Stevenson Motel. Went to Capital City Bar and Grill and played NTN and met JJ. Last stop was La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant for big drafts and chips and salsa.
Gas was mostly $4.20 until Dekalb where it was $4.10 to $4.16. The lowest was $3.90 in Ottawa and $4.20 in nearby Streeter. From Pontiac to Springfield, it was $4.10. In Springfield it was $3.96.
A Long Day. --RoadDog
APRIL 29th
Left home with the odometer showing 58 miles on the new Malibu. Instead of taking Il-47 to Dwight, we took Il-176 to Marengo then Il-23 south to Sycamore and Dekalb,
Drove around the campus of Northern Illinois (where we graduated from in 1973) and then south on Il-23 through Ottawa and Streeter to Pontiac.
Got dinner at the Old Log Cabin in Pontiac on Route 66. Great deal: 10 oz. top sirloin covered with onions and mushrooms, rolls, sweet potato tater tots (try saying that fast ten times) roll and salad for $9.99.
Toured the Route 66 Museum in Pontiac and saw Bob Waldmire's VW van and school bus home.
Drove Route 66 to Towanda and talked stopped at the Schenk Garage. Drove around Bloomington-Normal and stopped at Funk's Grove where we bought some sirup. Then a bathroom break at the Dixie.
On to Springfield. Played NTN at the BW3, Buffalo Wild Wings and got a room at the Stevenson Motel. Went to Capital City Bar and Grill and played NTN and met JJ. Last stop was La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant for big drafts and chips and salsa.
Gas was mostly $4.20 until Dekalb where it was $4.10 to $4.16. The lowest was $3.90 in Ottawa and $4.20 in nearby Streeter. From Pontiac to Springfield, it was $4.10. In Springfield it was $3.96.
A Long Day. --RoadDog
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