Monday, October 29, 2012

Route 66 Illinois - Here There Be Giants!

Boofle visiting giants along Route 66 in Illinois.

The Gemini Giant in Wilmington.
Tall Paul in Atlanta

Lauderback in Springfield

Giant Abe in Springfield.
Giant Chicken in Springfield
Giant Catsup Bottle water tower 
in Collinsville.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Route 66 - Funk's Grove

Boofle just had to stop at the world famous Funks Grove store  in Illinois to get some of their wonderful maple syrup!

Entrance to Funks Grove store.
Taking a break from the road outside the 
Funks Grove store.

Making friends with the friendly ladies at 
Funks Grove store!

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Monday, October 8, 2012

Route 66 - Lincoln County, Illinois

Boofle on an old abandoned stretch of 
Route 66 highway outside Pontiac, Illinois
Abe & Boofle taking it easy on the grounds of the courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois.

Boofle goofing around on Abe's hat.
Memorial to the brave men & women who served America during World War II.

Better get to doing something productive, Boofle! 
Unlike President Lincoln, sock pets are not allowed 
to loiter around the courthouse in 
Lincoln County, Illinois!


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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Route 66 - Odell, Illinois

Boofle is on Route 66 in Odell, Illinois at the restored Standard Sinclair gas station. Open for business from 1932 to 1975, the station has now been restored and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sign at the historical Odell gas station

The Odell Station


Old gas pump

1953 Winnebago beside the station

Route 66!

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