Tag Archives: SearchforAmerica

The Brunch Bunch

July 16, 2008 – 3:57 pm

One of the hoped for but not expressly articulated events of our trip was being reintroduced to our friends’ eldest son, his lovely wife, and their cute-as-a-bug’s-ear daughter. I had not seen their son since he was in diapers; it was inappropriate to go through my usual my how you’ve grown routine.
On Saturday morning, [...]

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The Out-of-Towners

July 16, 2008 – 2:39 pm

We took a cruise down the Chicago River and out onto Lake Michigan on our recent visit. Our host had gone below to avail himself of the plumbing facilities and cash bar. So, my little bride and I did the classic touristy thing; we handed our camera to a fellow tourist, [...]

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Search for America Tour, 2008, Leg 1

June 5, 2008 – 10:09 pm

In July. Destination: Chicago, to get together with a college compadre. And to hear the roar of powerful engines here.
Can’t wait!
-k-

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Nuts to You

August 19, 2007 – 3:16 pm

The latest version of the Search for America Tour has wound down; the credit card bills are in and paid, and we’re left with the memories of a good time, and anticipation of where we’ll head next.
Regrettably, we’re also nearing the end of a magnificent 2 pound bag of salted in the shell peanuts that [...]

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Short Week, including a Road Trip

June 30, 2007 – 5:04 pm

With July 4th falling on a Wednesday, SWMBO and I are taking off Thursday and Friday as well. We’ll head over to West Virginia on the 4th, and visit one of SWMBO’s retired co-workers and her husband. We’ll eat their barbeque, drink their beer, and spend the night. Then we’ll roll homeward [...]

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