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Lady Woodworker
True Blue Farmgirl
259 Posts
Karen
Chamberlain
Maine
USA
259 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 13 2011 : 07:24:05 AM
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Hi!
I'm planning to take a major road trip next month.
In early-to-mid Sept., I'll leave Maine and head to Central Illinois for a visit with my niece and her family.
I would love to hear of any great spots to visit along the way. I love all things woodwork, all things farm. If warm pie or hot oatmeal is involved, all the better.
Here's my tentative route:
On the way out (from Maine), I'll take a northern route (probably through NY state) and then stop to visit friends in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
From there I'll visit friends in my hometown, Rockford, Illinois. I'll go to Beloit, WI too. Then I'll head down to the Champaign/Urbana area to see my niece.
Then, in late Sept., I'll head east (from the Champaign/Urbana area) and attend a woodworkers' conference in Cincinnati.
After the conference, I'll make my way to Maryland and Delaware, to see more family.
On my list so far are:
Outbound:
Hancock Shaker Village (MA).
Homebound:
Winterthur (MD or DE).
Maybe Berea or Paint Lick (KY) or both.
Of course, I would be THRILLED to meet any farmgirl sisters along the way.
All ideas (and any warnings about bad stretches of highway) are much appreciated.
Karen
Farmgirl Sister # 2419 |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Aug 13 2011 : 1:33:21 PM
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As long as you're in central Illinois, you may want to check out the Amish country around Arthur/Arcola. There is a place called Rockome Gardens that has some pretty gardens and lots of Amish stuff, including an original three-story barn.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2011 : 4:13:05 PM
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my grampa is buried outside of kalamazoo-i would love to drive down to meet you depending on when you are there and my work/school schedule....i'm about 125 (?) miles north....
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2011 : 5:18:41 PM
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Karen,
If you are coming to Beloit, WI I would love to meet up with you. I know some neet things to see in the area and Beloit is only 15 miles from me! Let me know when you will be here.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I ask not for a larger garden, but for finer seeds.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Lady Woodworker
True Blue Farmgirl
259 Posts
Karen
Chamberlain
Maine
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2011 : 06:58:08 AM
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Thank you all so much!
This is wonderful!
Hugs!
Karen
Farmgirl Sister # 2419 |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2011 : 07:18:19 AM
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Hi Karen--I'm just about 10 minutes south of Cincinnati! How long is the conference, where exactly? I work during the week, but I'd be happy to meet up afterwards for supper or something!! Email me, because there is a lot to do--I'd love to take you to Rabbit Hash if you've the time!
My suggestion isn't much on the historical tour, but when visiting my Aunt in Rockford and the surrounding area, we LOVED Blain's Farm and Fleet stores. http://www.farmandfleet.com/
I've never had such a good time in one spot. They have tons of farm wear, garden implements, shoes, toys, etc., mostly made in the USA, which is a rarity.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2011 : 08:01:56 AM
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You'd BETTER stop by Paint Lick and visit! I can come to Don's shop and hang out!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2011 : 08:33:31 AM
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Karen,
I can't wait to meet you and show you some of Southern Wisconsin!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Don't go with the flow...you are the flow.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2011 : 4:04:20 PM
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Karen - If you're near Morris, IL (it is between Rockford and Champaign/Urbana)let me know and I'll treat you to lunch at Letty Mae's tearoom. The food is great, the tea amazing, and even though there is no oatmeal or warm pie, there's always homemade cake and muffins.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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Lady Woodworker
True Blue Farmgirl
259 Posts
Karen
Chamberlain
Maine
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 08:01:27 AM
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This is shaping up to be a fabulous Farmgirl roadtrip!
Woohoo!
Karen
Farmgirl Sister # 2419 |
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