Saturday, May 18th.
Finally found a car wash in Dixon (after finding one in Morrison too busy and one in Sterling closed). We had picked up a lot of dust in Clinton that had been marked with a smattering on rain. We must cruise the Lincoln while looking good.
Also got gas, which was up from $3.68 Thursday to $3.80 thanks to the most recent gas gouge.
We were too late for the mural dedication in Franklin Grove and the car show was breaking up.
Drove on through Rochelle to Creston and stopped for a drink at Smokin' Harry's. Met the tour group which was having dinner at the Creston Opera House (imagine a town of less than 900 with an opera house). We had been too late in getting signed up for the tour and ate instead back at the Iron Skillet Restaurant at the I-39 truck stop.
Then, we went back to Creston and heard Mr. Headon talk about his town and Lincoln Highway connection.
More to Come. --RoadDog
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Showing posts with label Illinois Lincoln Motor Tour 2013. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Illinois Lincoln Motor Tour 2013. Show all posts
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Cruisin' the Lincoln in Illinois-- Part 1
MAY 18TH
Met the group over at Der Immigrant Dutch Windmill in Fulton, Illinois, on the Mississippi River. Talked awhile with Kay Shelton, Illinois Lincoln Highway Director, who put together the tour and also is president of the Lincoln Highway Association. Two real busy hats. The last time we saw her was at the Orange Bowl January 1st when our NIU Huskies played those pesky 'Noles.
Got our goody bags and a nice door magnet and took off.
Went through downtown Morrison (one way going west) and then drove around Sterling looking at all those murals. Finally found a bar which had the Blackhawk game on. I watched the first period and then joined the rest of the group at the Monahan-Lincoln Home in town. Liz stayed at the Precinct. Abraham Lincoln stayed there in 1856 while campaigning for John C. Fremont, the Republican candidate for president.
The people whose efforts and elbow grease preserved this home gave a couple of talks and a walk through. See my Cooter's History Thing Blog for the account.
Rejoined Liz afterwards at the Precinct. Unfortunately, the Hawks lost 4-1 to tie up their playoff series with the Detroit Redwings.
Then, Hurried to Catch Up With the Rest of the Folks. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Atheism is a non-prophet group.
Met the group over at Der Immigrant Dutch Windmill in Fulton, Illinois, on the Mississippi River. Talked awhile with Kay Shelton, Illinois Lincoln Highway Director, who put together the tour and also is president of the Lincoln Highway Association. Two real busy hats. The last time we saw her was at the Orange Bowl January 1st when our NIU Huskies played those pesky 'Noles.
Got our goody bags and a nice door magnet and took off.
Went through downtown Morrison (one way going west) and then drove around Sterling looking at all those murals. Finally found a bar which had the Blackhawk game on. I watched the first period and then joined the rest of the group at the Monahan-Lincoln Home in town. Liz stayed at the Precinct. Abraham Lincoln stayed there in 1856 while campaigning for John C. Fremont, the Republican candidate for president.
The people whose efforts and elbow grease preserved this home gave a couple of talks and a walk through. See my Cooter's History Thing Blog for the account.
Rejoined Liz afterwards at the Precinct. Unfortunately, the Hawks lost 4-1 to tie up their playoff series with the Detroit Redwings.
Then, Hurried to Catch Up With the Rest of the Folks. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Atheism is a non-prophet group.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Hanging Around Clinton, Iowa: May 17th
Always nice to have a whole day to spend in one place while on the road.
Went to Wal-Mart and Target in the morning. Posted to all internet blogs.
Then went to J&D Steakhouse downtown for lunch. This place has great food at reasonable prices. I had a top sirloin steak, baked potato, salad, soup and toast for $10. Liz had an inch-and-a-half thick pork chop so tender you didn't need a knife to cut it.
Then, we went to Manning's Whistle Stop (the LumberKings hangout), Midway Lounge (where I got the name for my Ultimate Jukebox downstairs in Margaritaville), Bonnie's and Legends before going back to the motel.
A Good Day On the Road. --RoadDog
Went to Wal-Mart and Target in the morning. Posted to all internet blogs.
Then went to J&D Steakhouse downtown for lunch. This place has great food at reasonable prices. I had a top sirloin steak, baked potato, salad, soup and toast for $10. Liz had an inch-and-a-half thick pork chop so tender you didn't need a knife to cut it.
Then, we went to Manning's Whistle Stop (the LumberKings hangout), Midway Lounge (where I got the name for my Ultimate Jukebox downstairs in Margaritaville), Bonnie's and Legends before going back to the motel.
A Good Day On the Road. --RoadDog
Friday, May 17, 2013
Clinton, Iowa-- May 16th: The Lincoln Highway and Minor League Baseball
Drove from Spring Grove to Clinton, Iowa, yesterday, taking Il-47 to Il-176 to Il-23, to Il-72 to I-39 to the Lincoln Highway.
Gas prices dropped as we got farther away from Chicago, of course. ($4.10 in Marengo, $3.68 in Dixon).
A lot of traffic most of the way.
Got a room for two nights at the Super 8 ($50 a night). Had those great boneless chicken dinners at KFC and went to the ballpark (complimentary tickets at the Super 8) and saw the Clinton Lumber Kings take on the Beloit Snappers, both Class A Midwest League teams (Mariners and Athletics respectively).
This was the first win that we had seen for Clinton in several years, 6-1.
Then went to Bonnie's for a coupla celebratories and peanuts.
Minor League B-Ball and An Old Highway. Life Is Good. --RoadDog
Gas prices dropped as we got farther away from Chicago, of course. ($4.10 in Marengo, $3.68 in Dixon).
A lot of traffic most of the way.
Got a room for two nights at the Super 8 ($50 a night). Had those great boneless chicken dinners at KFC and went to the ballpark (complimentary tickets at the Super 8) and saw the Clinton Lumber Kings take on the Beloit Snappers, both Class A Midwest League teams (Mariners and Athletics respectively).
This was the first win that we had seen for Clinton in several years, 6-1.
Then went to Bonnie's for a coupla celebratories and peanuts.
Minor League B-Ball and An Old Highway. Life Is Good. --RoadDog
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Heading for Iowa on the Lincoln Highway
An old road, an old cafe and a Minor League baseball game on docket for today.
We'll drive the Lincoln Highway from Dekalb, stopping in Franklin Grove to visit the Lincoln Highway National HQ and eat at the Lincoln Cafe. Then, on to Clinton, Iowa, for a Midwest League game by the Clinton Lumber Kings, an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
Now, That's Getting Back to the Roots. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
We'll drive the Lincoln Highway from Dekalb, stopping in Franklin Grove to visit the Lincoln Highway National HQ and eat at the Lincoln Cafe. Then, on to Clinton, Iowa, for a Midwest League game by the Clinton Lumber Kings, an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
Now, That's Getting Back to the Roots. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
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