Monthly Archives: October 2006

Gaz and the Green Giant

 Gaz and the Green Giant

It was here in Wilmington illnois that we came across the Gemini Giant, a large fiberglass “muffler man” of the 1960′s era. It was during this time that these colossal men could be found all over America, holding all manner of “tools” in their hands from mufflers, to hot dogs, to axes, and more. This [...]

The Launching Pad

The Launching Pad

Babe with the famous cafe known as The Launching Pad, it’s said that many people use this cafe as a starting point for traveling Route 66, and fill up with breakfast and fuel before starting their journey…

My Iron Horse

My Iron Horse

…on the morning of our departure from Naperville.

Bikes Parked Up on Halloween

Bikes Parked Up on Halloween

Here are the bikes after our first day of travel outside our hotel in Chenoa, IL.

Approaching Illinois Harley

Approaching Illinois Harley

Surely the Gods were smiling down on us with a beautiful hot sunny day. After a comfortable ride on the back of the fatboy, now it was my turn to collect my bike and the nerves and smiles were setting in. I just wanted to get on it and give it a go, I’ve never [...]

Gaz returns 2

Gaz returns 2

Gaz returns with his harley

Gaz returns with his harley

After 3 weeks of waiting for the bikes the day finally arrives. And heres a picture of Gary returning with his Fatboy, The past hour I was patiently waiting for his return, every time I herd a bike I ran to the window and finally I was rewarded with my happy smiling babe

Best Western-Naperville

Since arriving here in the USA, we have spent most of our time here in Naperville. The Best Weston Hotel is excellent, Its about $49 a night booked weekly for two, or $55 a night. Theres high speed internet connection, a gym, sauna, and this also includes a continental breakfast, and the rooms are excellent. [...]

Buckingham Fountain

Buckingham Fountain

TUTANKHAMUN

TUTANKHAMUN

We went to see Tutankhamun and the Golden age of the Pharaohs at the Field Museum, Chicago, It was well worth the venture and it gave a great insight to the boy king. It was fasinating ands its amazing ti see these artifacts, to see how well preserved and beautifill they are. The exhibaition will [...]