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Chicagoland

Posted on February 6, 2007 by Roger

30 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD DO IN GREATER CHICAGOLAND OK, here’s the story. I made a listing blog for Kelli. I asked some guest-listers to help me out, so her brother created Jeff’s 25 Things Everyone Should Experience in Northern Wisconsin. … Continue reading →

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Watch out for that first step, it’s a doozy!

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Roger

After the ceremony, we walked around the square taking photos of scenes from the movie. We’d watched the movie the night before, and I took photos of my TV so we’d know what to look for. We also had a … Continue reading →

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Woodstock Willie Doesn’t See His Shadow

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Roger

An article in the local newspaper, by Jen Wiant. Woodstock Willie is held up to a crowd gathered in the Woodstock Square Friday morning at the annual Woodstock Groundhog Day event. He did not see his shadow, indicating an early … Continue reading →

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the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Roger

The ceremony took place in the gazebo, not on a separate stage like in the movie. A polka band filed up, including a guy in lederhosen with bare knees. A guy in a groundhog costume followed with a police escort. … Continue reading →

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Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today.

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Roger

Thing #28 — Go to Woodstock for the Groundhog Day ceremonies. We set our alarm for 5:00 am and actually got up when it went off — even though it was dark and cold outside. We got to the square … Continue reading →

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