Category Archives: Illinois

We got back to our campsite a little before noon. The standing water was gone but the ground was still muddy. After a quick lunch, we set up camp in what dryish spots we could find. Allow me to say … Continue reading →

After spending an afternoon seeing the sights in the greater Starved Rock area in the rain, we convoyed to the nearby town of Ladd, Illinois for supper at Rip’s Tavern. I was told that they have THE BEST fried chicken … Continue reading →

Last Friday was solid proof that, with the right group of people, it doesn’t matter a bit that absolutely nothing goes the way you plan it. The plan was for my wife, daughter and me to drive down to Krispy … Continue reading →

Two years ago, while adventuring around and about, I stopped at the Amboy Pharmacy for one of their famous Green River phosphates. Unfortunately, they were out of Green River phosphates on that day, so I had to settle for a … Continue reading →