Rockford
Travel Blogs from Rockford, United States
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Visiting James in Rockford
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 ...
almost time
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, ...
The Preparation Begins
I have one week left in the United States and then I will be off to sea for a semester abroad. I am still in denial that I will not be back in Boulder for this next semester studying education and living with some of my closest friends. I am ...
How TASTY!
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!
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...
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...
... - 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 ...
Take a Visit Yourself!
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
... 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 ...
1st day on our journey to Alaska
... to push it when on route 80 in CHICAGO traffic! It caused a "little" road rage, but nothing serious. We arrived in Rockford about 7:30 PM and felt we made a lot of ground today considering we haven't ridden that long of a distance in a very ...
The night before - getting ready.
... . 12 - Copper Harbor to Munising, MI Sept. 13 - Munising to Mackinaw City, MI Sept. 14 - Mackinaw City - Rockford We spent most of today packing and making sure we don't forget the important stuff. There's not much room on the bike ...
Ski trip!
swear I tried really hard, but it just made me realize that I'm a beach girl haha. By the way, we ended up at the hospital, surprinsingly it was not because of me! My sister broke her leg when trying the tough hill ...
Sobriety Cruise 2012
Friends of Bill W. Cruise 2012 "Like minded people doing like minded travel" Mar 24-31, 2012 Southern Caribbean Cruise Depart From: Ft. Lauderdale Port Visits: Bahamas, Curacao, & Aruba ...
July?
... 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 ...
Field of Dreams
Today we left Rockford, Illinois and drove to Iowa in the pouring rain. It was raining lightly when we stopped at the Field of Dreams but we had fun anyway. We played catch and Len pitched to the boys. Jack added to his snowglobe collection at the gift ...
Yikes!
It's 42 degrees this morning!!!!! BRRRR! Oh well, we have planned for this so it shouldn't be too bad. Besides, we're too excited to care! :) Next stop - Sault Ste. Marie. --------------------------------- Hey folks, I am (Dave) ...
What a 1st night!
... so we can listen to many radio stations and the Reds. Decided to spend the night in a 24hr Wal-Mart parking lot in Rockford, IL, since we needed to get some groceries anyway. When we opened the slides on the camper we nearly tore a door ...
Trip Facts and Summary
Trip Facts and Summary Distance traveled - 2,080 miles Duration - 10 days, 9 nights Vehicle - 2007 BMW R1200RT motorcycle (promo video 1, video 2) Average gas mileage - 47 mpg Weather - Cool, average daytime temp ...
Aruba or Antarctica?
... but they advised purchasing more (so I contacted my health insurance company to see if I had coverage)! Another paragraph states: "The images featured in the brochure are inspirational". What? Did I really agree to all of ...
Day 2 - Cody to Rockford
... was getting tired, so I didn't want to push it. Instead, we climbed into the plane for the final 30-minute mosey into Rockford, IL. Climbing out of Dubuque, Sean got an up-close glimpse of the Mississippi. While looking at it, I noticed something from ...
Hotel, ahhh, sleeep
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. ...
do I technically have typhoid fever?
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 ...
Day 6: Lincoln, NE, to Rockord, IL
A warm, humid morning as I left Lincoln. (During the night, Achilles had found some great plants to snack on in my Couchsurfing host's back sunroom and proceeded to vomit right on the futon. What a nice gift for him to leave our gracious host!) The ...
A night with the ladies
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 ...
...and the heat STILL goes on!
Who knew there were woods this deep within an hour of Chicago? The tree cover here is so heavy that we can't even get a satellite signal for our TV...and the heat is SOOO oppressive, especially since it's only a 30 amp hook-up, which only ...
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