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“Lincoln” – Movie sets, costumes & props in Springfield, IL

While we were in Springfield, we went to the famous Charlie Parker’s Diner, and caught a show at the Drive-In movie theater along Route 66.  But, our main reason for heading to…

Drive in theater on Route 66! – Springfield, IL

If you’re traveling along Route 66, or plan on being in Springfield, IL for the night the Drive In movie theater is a lot of fun! It got pretty busy 5-10 minutes…

Charlie Parker’s – Springfield, IL

If you’re taking a trip to Springfield, IL Charlie Parker’s Diner is a fun place to check out!  Not only was it featured on Food Network’s show “Diners…

North Pole, Alaska

While in Alaska, we drove up to Fairbanks, where we went to the University of Alaska Museum of the North (very cool!  will post more on the museum later) and then of course we had…

Exit Glacier – Alaska

Lots of traveling over the past month, and very little reliable internet (hence the break in my blogging!) We recently got back from our adventures in Alaska.  We flew into Anchorage, rented a car and…

Midwest beach walk – Lake Michigan shoreline

When I think of beaches, a Midwest beach does not usually come to mind.  But, they are pretty fun there too!  Though there are many less warm days to lay out on the beach or…

“If you build it he will come” – Dyersville, Iowa – Field of Dreams film site

  “Is this Heaven?  No, it’s Iowa”  It has been a long time since I saw the movie Field of Dreams.  But, when we were driving through Iowa on our way to…

Australia!

Here’s a scan of one of my printed (from film) pictures of the Sydney Opera House & the Sydney Harbour Bridge.  (The trip to Australia was just before I got my first digital…