2010 Lincoln Highway Conference-- Day 1

Took the usual Il-47, but turned on Il-176 and went to Marengo and then south on Il-23 to Il-72 and then on to Genoa and Kingston. That Genoa downtown is right out of the picture books although road construction is making it too pleasant at this time.

Continued on Il-72 through Stillman Valley where I saw the Blackhawk War monument. At Byron, I continued straight where 72 turned off and saw some great scenes as I drove along the bank of the Rock River. I'm not sure of the name of this road, but in Oregon, got on Il-2 and took that to Dixon where the conference is taking place.

Listened to the Fratellis and Chesterfield Kings the whole way.

Liz and I will have to do this drive later this summer. Some mighty beautiful countryside.

Checked into the Super 8, registered next door at the Comfort Inn, and got together with Denny G, or Genry as listed on his id badge. we drove to Sterling, about ten miles away and walked around the grounds of the Dillon House and played NTN at a new BW3 that just opened Sunday.

Pretty Tired from Today's Bus Tour and Storms So Will Continue Tomorrow. --RoadDog