Author Archives: Roger

Cozy Dog Drive-In — Springfield, Illinois

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Roger

I love corn dogs. I’ve loved them since I used to feast on them regularly at the Dog n Suds near my home as a teenager. When I found out the place where they were created was in Springfield, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Illinois | Comments Off on Cozy Dog Drive-In — Springfield, Illinois

Lincoln’s Tomb — Springfield, Illinois

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Roger

Since we were in the neighborhood … There’s a bust of Lincoln out front. Tradition has it that rubbing his nose brings good luck (the nose is shiny from all the people who have tried). My wife and daughter decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Illinois | Comments Off on Lincoln’s Tomb — Springfield, Illinois

Museum of Funeral Customs — Springfield, Illinois

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Roger

We’ve been to Springfield many times and done most of what there is to do. We planned on visiting the new Lincoln Library and Museum on Saturday morning. So what to do on Friday afternoon? We visited the Museum of … Continue reading →

Posted in Illinois | 1 Comment

The World’s Largest (uncovered) Covered Wagon — Lincoln, Illinois

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Roger

You might find this hard to believe, but my wife and daughter didn’t even get out of the car to see this. A billboard on the Interstate advertised this exciting attraction, but once we got off the highway, there were … Continue reading →

Posted in Illinois | Comments Off on The World’s Largest (uncovered) Covered Wagon — Lincoln, Illinois

Fun for the Whole Family

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Roger

My new digital camera has an A/V cable that can be attached to a TV. But why am I telling you this? I'll let the fine people who wrote the owner's manual tell you in their own words. "When connecting … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 2 Comments