Did Our Route 66 Thing-- Part 2

Went past the old site of the Ballard Elevator south of Chenoa. Still miss that big old thing standing there all by its lonesome. Nothing there but a little train structure with the name Ballard on it.

Took I-55 around Bloomington-Normal as usual. It will be nice when these two cities accept their 66 Heritage like Pontiac, Lincoln, and Atlanta. And that area north of the towns through the residential section is confusing.

Stopped at Funk's Grove. That road should be graded and something big put some REALLY BIG RUTS beside it. Bought a Rt 66 soup bowl and talked with the lady who is Funk by marriage. They just shut down sap-gathering a couple days ago and had a better than average collection. NO MAPLE CANDY, though!!!

Of course, in the "town" of Funk's Grove, we always like the train station and general store.

Atlanta is always a drive through, despite that horrendously-ugly water tower. I never was a smiley face fan. The Palms (Grill or Cafe?) looks like it is about ready to open. The last time I looked inside, there was a dirt floor. The counter, stools, tables and chairs are in place.

Tall Paul was still standing there with his giant hot dog.

Ernie, Fran, and Cozy Up Next. --RoadDog