Category Archives: 2021

“We’d Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover”

Iowa City, Iowa May 13 – May 19 2021 We left Springfield and headed to Iowa City. Iowa City was another surprise. The city was a combination town and university. We happened upon the city during college graduation and the … Continue reading

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“Call to Muster and Battle Cry of Freedom”

Springfield Illinois April 29 – May 13, 2021 You cannot talk about Springfield Illinois without talking about Abraham Lincoln. Indeed, you cannot walk around the city without seeing his face or name on signs, banners and sculptures spread throughout the … Continue reading

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“Iris”

St. Charles/St Louis Missouri April 22 – April 29, 202 The main goal on our trip north was to arrive in Door County Wisconsin and have optimal weather. To do that, we had to meander south of Wisconsin until late … Continue reading

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“Blue Moon of Kentucky”

Lexington Kentucky (Georgetown) April 11 – April 22, 2021 We enjoyed the 11 days we spent near Lexington and it was jammed packed with activities. Our first stop was the Visitors center (just to make sure we did not miss … Continue reading

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“One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer”

Lexington Kentucky (Georgetown), April 11 – April 22, 2021 A trip to bourbon country would not be complete without drinking — well — bourbon, and we did a lot of bourbon drinking. We had a guided tasting at Four Roses … Continue reading

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“Love is a Battlefield”

Chattanooga Tennessee, April 5 – April 11, 2021 Our first stop on our trek north was Chattanooga Tennessee. This stop was primarily about family. I visited my Aunt Ann, Aunt JoAnn, and my cousins – Todd(and his wife Diane), Jim, … Continue reading

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“Eye of the Tiger”

Auburn. Alabama March 1, 2021 – April 5, 2021 The first weekend in Auburn we were visited by some of our favorite people – Angel, Anita & Sherry. (I am not sure why I did not take better pictures). They … Continue reading

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“Take a Walk”

Auburn, Alabama – March 1, 2021 – April 5, 2021 Back again to the best place in the entire world – Auburn, Alabama. We stayed at Chewacla State park and it was fabulous. Chewacla is an Alabama State Park on … Continue reading

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“Back in the High Life”

Gulf Shores, Alabama – February 1, 2021 – March 1, 2021 Of course we found a brewery in Gulf Shores – Big Beach Brewery. I think we were at the brewery more than we were at the park – well … Continue reading

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“Bicycle Race”

Gulf Shores – February 1 – March 1, 2021 We arrived at Gulf State Park in Gulf shores on February 1st. This is one of our favorite parks and we have stayed here several times. We generally visited for long … Continue reading

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