Elmo, a.k.a. Echo & Kookla, a.k.a. Kayla - Invade North Woods

 Scott, Ann, Ema, Aramis and we cant forget Loona, were kind enough to extend an invitation to me, Echo and her friend Kayla for a Rhinelander week end visit.

Ann did a wonderful job showing the girls the sights while I soaked in the north woods  fresh air, beautiful marsh scenery and wildlife.

The weather was perfect! A little breezy fishing on the marsh Saturday but we all had a good time. Echo hauled in the only fish.

Echo and Kayla feed the ducks.

Thanks Scott and Ann for the fun, food, laughs and great time!

WARNING: The following pics may be to upsetting to view! But view you must.

The other day on a lark, I decided to drive by the old homestead at 568 Elm Grove Dr.


Much to my surprise I find that it is in a state or disrepair and all boarded up. I thought for a moment that the present owners had had a fire but upon further investigation I find that the State of Illinois, department of Transportation, now owns the property!

It was purchased by the State and I'm sad to report that in September or November 2011 it will be torn down in order to accommodate the U.S 20 bypass /South McLean Blvd. improvements.


My attempts to gain access to the house one last time have been rebuffed by bureaucratic "safety" fears. 

I have not given up just yet. Will work on the contractor the day of demo and slip the equipment operator a saw buck and see what happens.

Much to my surprise, delight, I found the rhubarb plant in the exact spot where it was planted some 60 years ago. By hook or crook, it will be transplanted to its new home on Erie street. 

More to come on later postings.