Still squelching from our drubbing as we passed directly under the storm front that’s sat on Illinois and Oklahoma we arrived in Pontiac,IL. Wonderful Route 66 town it has the feel of an old style mom and pop kind of … Continue reading
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It’s early evening in Joliet. We are fed and watered and resting back in our room ready for an early start. Despite threats of more storms the view from our window is of a wonderful sunset. Looking forward to tomorrow. … Continue reading
So this is the Cloud Gate. Part of Millenium Park it is a fantastic and fun place to be. The sculpture is amazing. You can see the city reflected in the large pebble, walk underneath and look at yourself and … Continue reading
Yesterday afternoon was wonderful in Chicago. We strolled in glorious summer temperatures to the Old Navy Pier. Consider this a cross between Blackpool pleasure Beach and Bridlington. It’s a nice fun area with plenty of restaurants and a Ferris Wheel. … Continue reading
Who needs lots of luggage on holiday? certainly not us when we know we’ll have two small panniers and a top box on a Harley DynaGlide bike. So this is our teeny packs for the three week holiday. Five tee … Continue reading
First day of our holiday and things were looking good. Mr Fogg was dispatched this morning on errands while I finished packing and the final bits at home. All was on track. Cue Mr Foggs return with a problem. One … Continue reading
It may be cold and drafty. It may be in need of a new colour scheme other than “drab”. It may have more holes than a Swiss cheese, but after 7 years of renting, it’s actually ours. I stood outside … Continue reading
In autumn last year I wanted to organise something really different for Mr Fogg for either Christmas or his Birthday. I considered all sorts of options and finally opted to see if I could have a caricature done of him … Continue reading
Goes to The Caddies, for so accurately describing Mr Fogg. Happy Birthday! [Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone] … Continue reading
It’s Mr Fogg’s birthday and what do you get the man who already has everything he needs? Well, a Route 66 T shirt of course ready for his road trip later this year. Another year older, but still age 12 … Continue reading