Category Archives: Places to Go

Burger King?

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Roger

In 1957, Gene and Betty Hoots opened a hamburger joint in Mattoon, Illinois and called it Burger King. On the advice of a lawyer, they registered the name and became the legal owners of “Burger King.” They were surprised when, … Continue reading →

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Big, Rotting Colonial Guy (on the left)

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Roger

This guy has been sitting outside a furniture store on Route 25 in St. Charles, Illinois, for at least 20 years. But he won’t last much longer if he doesn’t get some medical attention soon. His left leg is rotten … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Roger

The chair had made it to Wisconsin on May 14, but I didn’t get a photo by the sign. So the next day, after my daughter took my photo by the Illinois sign, we drove west to Route 47 north … Continue reading →

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There’s One of the People of Illinois now!

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Roger

Of course I want to record all the states the chair visits. I bought it in Illinois, so I took a trip to the border with my daughter (who took this photo) to get this shot on Route 12 in … Continue reading →

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The Dancing Horse Theatre

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Roger

On Friday, May 14, a group from work visited The Dancing Horse Theatre in Delavan, Wisconsin. We sat at tables along the edge of a circular arena and saw 12 or so acts with different horses and trainers. The entire … Continue reading →

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