Anyone care to guess where this is?

Really? Come on. You must have an idea. Look at my previous post, put two and two together and...

I'm sure I'll have some interesting comments...

I 90 At 5:00am In Wisconsin

So I'm driving to Baraboo. Any guesses as to why? Leave your answer in the comments.

I won't see April till Thursday, she's going to Springfield for meetings, as well as 'schmoozing". I hope she has lots of fun!

Spring in Flux

Spring seems to be having a bit of trepidation about actually being here. We've even got a good chance for some snow this weekend.

I've got some time next week, I'm hoping to be creatively productive.

Race To Witch Mountain

Okay, just saw "Race To Witch Mountain". I was very impressed.  Having seem both of the original films as a kid, it was fun to see what Disney did with the concept.  The film was packed with subtle UFO enthusiast information, and the appearance of the actors who played the kids in the first two films back in the seventies.  As an adult, there was a lot to be had if you looked around what was happening in the film. The story, if you had seen the trailer, was rather self explanatory. 

Worth a view.

A Conundrum

I sit in the Morton Arboretum, eating a Chicago style hot dog, as I sprinkle some salt on my fries I realize...

That the salt is NOT Morton salt!

How odd.

Bartonville Asylum

Well, Friday was quite interesting. After spending the day up at the Volo Auto Museum, My wife and I sat back in the rental car, and took a drive down to Peoria, or rather Bartonville, just to the South.  We arrived about 10:30pm. A friend of mine was performing with his band that night, IN the former asylum, which closed in 1973. 

After catching a glimpse of them playing, I took a tour of the building, starting in the basement. Keep in mind, at one time, the asylum sprawled out over 300 acres, and had many buildings, only a handful of which are still standing. And to get from building to building, tunnels were the way to go. There were by my count, three different tunnel exits from the main building alone[The Bowen, click the title of this post to follow a link to their site]. Some of the tunnels ARE NOT  traversable due to cave ins, at least for living people that is.  

All in all, I would recommend the tour to anyone interesting in some good history, an old building, and a great case of 'the chills'.  

Volo Auto Museum

This is my idea of a great ride! Now I just need a bit more cash, and a garage!

Rental Car!

Looks like I'll be doing a bit of driving in style. I haven't driven a car like this since the Crown Victoria, remember that one Val? Should be fun going to Volo & Peoria in this tomorrow.

Bumper repairs

It's been more than 3 months since I got rear ended by a hit and run. I got the plate, but the owner & his insurance company are playing a game of vagueness, which they are using to not pay up. Great, I still need my bumper. So I take it in tomorrow, I then get a rental for the duration of the repairs. Should be interesting to see what I get.

Mom turns 60!

In honor of Mom turning 60 this year, we're trying to get as many people as possible to turn out at Bristol to celebrate on July 18th. So mark your calendars, clip some coupons, and get your camera ready!

To stay updated of what's going to happen, follow the Birthday blog at

http://ellenturns60.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

The Watchmen

I sit in the theater waiting. A hundred or so people arond me, the IMAX a couple theaters over, sold out. Probably about 700-800 people there, plus another regular screen too. So I guess there are about 1200 people here.

If this is any indicator of the rest of the country, Zach Snyder may have a a winner...

More in 2 hours 55 minutes.

Thought for the day

This may be a bit off for the current price per barrel, but you get the idea...

Train Show

Another Great Midwest Train Show is nearly upon us. Once again, my schedule has not allowed me the opportunity to have a table there this weekend. 

I also haven't received any feedback about not attending. Which leads me to believe that I may wait a while before returning, most likely June, maybe August. Much of July is booked for me with family travels & get-togethers. 

I look forward to hearing from anyone interested in imagery, please e-mail me at info@buckaroobazaar.com

Thanks