Category Archives: Illinois

White Palace Grill

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Roger

Our friends suggested going out for dessert after the Getty’s concert, we were agreeable. We drove south through the Loop to the South Side, to the corner of Canal and Roosevelt where White Palace Grill is located. There’s no parking, … Continue reading →

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Grunts and Gettys

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Roger

We spent Saturday evening, October 27 in Chicago with our good friends. Our first stop was R.J. Grunts, the original Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant, across from Lincoln Park. The inside is decorated with photos of employees, past and present. Grunts … Continue reading →

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Pine-Apple Farm

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Roger

We have three levels of Christmas tree enthusiasm. For years in which we travel out of state for Christmas, we pull a 2″ pre-lit tree out of a box, plop it on a table in the living room, and plug … Continue reading →

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Lake County Discovery Museum

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Roger

The last time I went to this museum, it was with my eight-year old daughter to see a Barbie exhibit. This time I went by myself, mostly because Wauconda didn’t offer enough to entertain me for a day. When I … Continue reading →

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The Seven Wonders of Wauconda, Illinois

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Roger

I don’t have the time or resources to be on a road trip all the time. So, to fill in the gaps, I’ve decided to take one-day road trips to towns within driving distance. I’ll wander about, take some photos, … Continue reading →

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