Rockford, United States Travel Blogs

Visiting James in Rockford
Aug 29, 2008 (13 photos)

We stopped of in Rockford enroute to Chicago to visit a friend of Brent's from his Airforce days in the U.K. It was great to catch up with James and his girlfriend. 

almost time
May 29, 2009

I officially leave in 38 hours 55 minutes. I am so excited. Tomorrow night is my going away dinner, for all my friends and family. I am going to try and update this as often as possible, and I also available for contact if anyone wishes through email, ...

How TASTY!
Sep 26, 2007 (1 photos)

On my one-day trip up to the area in June 2006 - I ran across a sign for what sounded like a real "interesting" delicacy - perhaps found ONLY at this gas station near Mesick, Michigan. The sign struck me as so funny, I had to make a U-turn in a ...

Google Maps are Handy!
Sep 24, 2007 (1 photos)

Today I'm discovering just how handy Google Maps can really be! I've been bookmarking interesting spots that people have either told me about, or that I've read about, for my "must-see" list. What I find cool about it - if you do a combination of ...

T-Minus 17 Days and Counting...
Sep 12, 2007 (2 photos)

I've already lined up the entire top of my dresser with thermal underwear, hiking socks, jeans, shorts and all kinds of assorted gear. I know I'm overpacking for this trip - but October in Michigan? Anything can (and will) happen weather-wise. I ...

The Packing Continues...
Sep 15, 2007

... - but it really doesn't matter when it comes to personal items. My theory is if you're traveling anywhere within the United States - chances are pretty good you're within driving distance of a Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Target or some other mass merchandiser! ...

Take a Visit Yourself!
Sep 21, 2007 (2 photos)

I've compiled an interesting list of links to things around the Sleeping Bear area and the Leelanau Peninsula for those folks who may want to visit this lovely area for themselves: Destination Northern Michigan (TONS of useful information in ...

Images from 2006
Sep 21, 2007 (3 photos)

... and my desires to mix a little pleasure along with business was very strong. So strong - that I dragged myself out of bed, and left Rockford at about 4 am, in order to get up near Traverse City close to daybreak! My plan worked. I drove up the Old Mission ...

July?
Jul 1, 2005

... for the holiday. At 5, I met dad for drinks at Oscars, prompting me to miss my coffee hookup with Mike, who was driving through Rockford on his way to Minnesota to visit his Alma matter. We met the Cory's for dinner, along with the Douglas'. It was the ...

Rockford
May 8, 2006

Jõudsime Rockfordi.

REGIONALS
Sep 11, 2008

A week of hell, Got me interested in new JOB. ADIDAS

Hotel, ahhh, sleeep
Jul 27, 2008

Sleepy time.  Rough driving late at night through Galena; very hilly and dark, but we made it to the hotel. Cedar Falls had an amazing turnout.  1/8th mile racing - not so great.  Oh well, everyone had fun. Amy

Trip to The Roller Coaster Capital of the World
Jul 15, 2006

Trip to Cedar Point.

do I technically have typhoid fever?
Jul 6, 2005

I am recovering today from a nauseous reaction to my first typhoid pill I took on the 4th. The next one I need to take is tonight, so I am a bit worried. I am actually sitting in a meeting right now...I am hooked up to a meeting in Chicago via my cell ...

Back to Rockford
Jul 16, 2006

Back to Rockford.

A night with the ladies
Jun 28, 2005

Back in Bryon this week. I got a bit of teasing (just a bit) on my 'Byron is boring' rant. Again, it has NOTHING to do with the people-I was just homesick for city life. Regardless, tonight was more 'exciting'. Mom and I went to a makeover party. ...

shooting up on my lunch break
Jun 30, 2005

Got my hepatitis shot today, the first of a series of 3, and I will be able to fight off Hepatitis A and B. When did I grow up enough that shots don't hurt anymore? I am kind of relieved, but at the same time, a little upset because it's another step ...

Wasn't I just in Europe?
Jun 15, 2005

I am back home safe and sound. I still have entries to put in my Europe blogs, but I wanted to get this started before I forgot what I did. This week I am living with mom and Barry at the Mendeloff ranch out in Byron. Yesterday was great, I got home ...

Illinois
Jan 17, 1980

Illinois - over a 3 month period of every 2 to 3 week travel into Rockfod, and then onto Winnebago [NOT the RV folks] I saw brown dirt turn in to green corn stalks.

fathers day
Jun 20, 2005

... area, most having moved on to Chicago or beyond. It seems like wherever college took them, that is where they remained. Now, Rockford has its good points. There are lots of places to shop and eat, its building a new baseball stadium so no one has to ...

A report about the Iran Peace Trip
May 29, 2006 (5 photos)

Stanley Campbell, executive director of Rockford Urban Ministries, returned from a successful Fellowship of Reconciliation delegation to Iran in May of 2006, where the group met with religious leaders and the Vice-president of Culture. The group also met ...

Supply Audit
Jul 29, 2008

Supplier Audit