Red Roof Inn Rockford
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Day 8 Chicago
... which unlike New York have context and space to be seen properly, Chicago also seems to lack the tension and aggression you find in The Big Apple. I only had time for a River Cruise and a trip to the top of the Sears Tower, The northern hemisphere's (here we go again) highest building. The Sears is officially called something else now, (The Willis Tower) but the locals will only use The name Sears. Standing on the 103rd floor you can see all the places i ...
Return, Day 8: Beloit, WI to Rockford, IL
... a whip, drives, still gets around just wonderfully. In other words, he's looks and acts pretty damn good for 90! I'm happy to have his genes!
The day came gently to a close as friends and family off in their respective directions. The setting through the trees.
Peace on another evening.
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Today's musical accompaniment: bluegrass, folk, country... performed lived by family and friends.
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Return, Day 7: Rhinelander, WI to Beloit, WI
... briefly, and then beyond to Beloit. Back to the areas where I used to call home, and that I visit annually (usually twice)... familiar territory and scenery. The fal colors began to become less and less... maybe it's only 10% down here in southern Wisconsin.
A lovely lunch with my dear friend Katie at Manna's on the east side ...
Day 7. A week on the road...
7 days into our trip, here are some statistics for you:
- 2,260 miles travelled
- 41 hours driving
- Average speed; 55.0 mph
- Max speed, 78
- 305.8 gallons of fuel
- 7.5 mpg average
- $988.00 spent on fuel
- 10.2 generator hours
- 5 gallons of propane
- One restaurant dinner (Wrangler Café in Custer, SD): ...
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
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Business Services
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
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