Holiday Inn Rockford (I-90 Exit 63)
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Day 8 Chicago
The Illinois Homicide Investigators Association were holding a convention in my hotel in Oak Brook, about 15 miles west of downtown Chicago. It was full of macho types with big laughs, and the car park had plenty of sinister looking, black Crown Vics sprouting multiple antennas. There seems to be no recession in the Illinois homicide business, I can tell you, these folk all seemed suspiciously cheerful. It was murder. Chicago is my favourite American city. ...
Return, Day 8: Beloit, WI to Rockford, IL
Today was the big day. The instigating reason for dropping down into the States here in the Midwest on my return journey. My Grandpa Bratt's 90th birthday party. A big celebration at my Dad and Shanasy's home: catered, decorated, festive... and of course, with live music!
So, today was a day of errands and family and friends. Relaxed and fun. Beautiful fall sunshine: soft, warm, gentle.
In the morning, my mom and I dropped into ...
Return, Day 7: Rhinelander, WI to Beloit, WI
Short entry tonight. The weekend is ramping up, and things are about to get very busy! There are celebrations to be had!
Today ::
A quiet morning with Jill, Judy, and our dogs. Quick breakfast. Landscapers arriving to continue their muddy work.
Sun peeking out as I set out on my short (4 hour) drive for the day: ...
Day 7. A week on the road...
... too. I made great time by watching how they dealt with others on the road.
The guy at the rest stop told me he averaged 2,600 miles a week, Monday through Friday...
We get the morning off tomorrow, to hang out at the state park here (beautiful giant oak trees, a nice lake, playground, etc). The next two days will be spent heading towards Niagara Falls.
Peace!
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Packed Up and Ready to Fly
Eighteen major pieces of luggage all packed and ready for the trip!
Last night, the team met at the church to pull together THE STUFF. Everything from peanut butter to computers, a welding mask to a router. Craft items and fun things for the kids. Clothing, towels, batteries--even 3-32" TV's. All of it in 18 bags and packages that can't weigh more ...
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Amenities
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Room service
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Fitness/Health center