Category Archives: Transportation

Riverwalk Boat Tour

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Roger

Of course you can’t go to San Antonio and not visit the Riverwalk. I think it might even be illegal. Rumor has it that it’s the most-visited tourist attraction in Texas. After returning from LBJ’s ranch, we headed downtown and … Continue reading →

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Why (and How) I Was in Texas

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Roger

It all started last year when I realized there wasn’t a thing I could do about turning 50. I’d always thought of 50 as being old, but I wasn’t ready to be old yet. I decided that the solution to … Continue reading →

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Union Pacific Rail Yard — Waukegan, Illinois

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Roger

To get to Waukegan Harbor, I had to drive by the Union Pacific rail yard. After I wandered around the harbor for half an hour or so, I wandered over and took some photos of the trains. I have no … Continue reading →

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Waukegan Harbor Light — Lake Michigan

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Roger

Saturday promised to be pleasant, and I was in the mood to take pictures. I drove up to Waukegan and wandered about the harbor. I strolled the length of the harbor breakwater where the harbor light sits. The current tower … Continue reading →

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County Fair Tractor Pull

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Roger

This was the first tractor pull I’ve ever seen. Having seen one, I have just one question — Why would anybody see a second one? Fortunately it was free. I sat in the bleachers for about 15 minutes experiencing the … Continue reading →

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