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Peoria Chiefs vs. Kenosha Twins — May 11, 1990

Posted on May 11, 1990 by Roger

A friend and I drove down and spent the afternoon birding around Peoria before going to the Chiefs game. We received a free umbrella as we entered Meinen Field. Our seats were fantastic — right behind home plate. The park … Continue reading →

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Fort Crevecoeur — Creve Coeur, Illinois

Posted on May 11, 1990 by Roger

My friend and I drove down to Peoria to see a Peoria Chiefs game. We arrived early and checked out this fort. Rene-Robert-Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle and his men visited this area in 1680. The local Peoria Indians were … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Braves — Tuesday, May 8, 1990

Posted on May 8, 1990 by Roger

I went to the game with three friends. The day was beautiful, the game was exciting, if sloppy, and I even got my left ear in the Chicago Tribune! The Cubs won 10-8 on a walk-off two-run home run by … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Mets — April 16, 1990

Posted on April 16, 1990 by Roger

My brother-in-law, nephew, and friend went to this game with me. The weather wasn’t as cold as we expected it to be, but the Cubs, on the other hand, were very cold. We enjoyed it anyway and had a lot … Continue reading →

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Grove Park Inn — Asheville, North Carolina

Posted on March 31, 1990 by Roger

It’s a cushy job, but somebody has to do it. My work sent me to Asheville, North Carolina with a couple of coworkers to visit a company that manufactured embroidered patches. They put us up at the Grove Park Inn, … Continue reading →

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