August 20, 2012 This morning we went down to Grandad’s shed and poked around. That shed houses more bits and pieces than one would think possible. We stopped by to see some old family friends before heading to the fairgrounds for the thoroughbred racing. In the evening was the 2012 Cumberland County Fair Queen and…
FOUND PHOTO: Wedding Bliss
This photo was found in Cumberland Co. Illinois. I assume it was taken by Northway Studios (Greenup) as they did most of the professional photography in that area. Looks like they have a keyhole shaped filter that they laid over the negative during developing. Look at her cool shoes!
Day Seven: Saturday, August 29, 2009
Today was sadly the last day in Illinois. I stopped to take a picture of my favorite valley between Jewett and Ross’s. Then we went to the Historical Society Museum and Depot. We go every year, but it is always fun. We went home for a little rest before the marathon of the demolition derby.…
Day Six: Friday, August 28, 2009
Today was a very low key day. We were all worn out and slept too late. But it was vacation after all. We saw a few more harness races before heading up to Mattoon for another movie. I got better pictures of Toledo on the way back.
Day Five: Thursday, August 27, 2009
Thursday we got moving rather slowly, for some reason. But we got over to Grandad’s house to take hike through his pasture. He owns about 75 acres (next to the house) and it is beautiful land. Meadows, wildflowers, woods — and the very loud buzzing of happy bees. It was very hot and difficult walking.…