Category Archives: Places to Go

My wife and I were in Richmond, where she picked me up at the end of my 28-mile hike to Wisconsin. A visit to Anderson’s Candy Shop is on my list of things to do in McHenry County, so we … Continue reading →

Last Tuesday, I went on the annual trip with coworkers. It was a short trip this time, just down to Kane County to the Fabyan Estate. Riverbank was the home of George and Nelle Fabyan, who made millions in the … Continue reading →

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 →