Another jam packed great day ...except for the detours and traffic problems in Chicago. The token Canadian, Howie, joined them today also Chris and Carrie Haze from Colorado. I just found out that Lisa Herr from Wisconson joined them in time for the VW of America festivities. She came by ferry...or did he mean fairy....anyway it was a long ride for Lisa, Earl said.
They stopped at the Bugfest and were all given a warm greeting and third place throphies. Kirk and Pam Schulz went out their to make everyone feel special. It was much appreciated.
This museum looking place is the White Fence Farm Restaurant....I know again with the food...but Earl forgot to tell me what he had....so you get a break. They claim to have the best chicken in the world.
The are bedding down in Joliet, outside Chicago, and waiting for 3 more cars tonight and then there will be 12. Lisa had some problem with the pod cam and had to stop to get it fixed, was the report on why they are not there yet. They start on Route 66 at 9 AM.
A side note: Earl said the VW of America gave him some New Beetle salt and pepper shakers that he will auction off at Roswell. The proceeds will go to National Beast Cancer Foundation. BTW, Earl has been getting some nice donations along the way. If you plan on donating when you see him, he can not give out receits, but if you make out a check to National Beast Cancer Foundation, that will be good enough for your tax man, we understand. And thank you to everyone who has donated so far!
PS...Earl has gone 3,417miles so far!
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I got some good photos of the "Indianapolis to Chicago" portion of the trip, including Stephanie doing a Smart Car test drive in Lincoln park. you can see them here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/electrasteph/sets/72157600323941577/
You were a joy to visit with at the Joliet Area Historical Museum today -- What a great group you are!
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