You knew we'd find it: the only liquor store in Babbaloo, or Bubbaloo, or Caribou or wherever it is we are. Oh, Baraboo, a small town in southcentral Wisconsin where we spent one night after leaving Lac du Flambeau. Not much in Baraboo except this liquor store, a Super WalMart, and a monument to Ringling Brothers or some other circus that was founded here.
Illinois is south of Wisconsin.
And Dixon, Illinois is a Tea Party favorite. Them folks is welcome here.
I was amazed that the lonely Democratic Party headquarters is still standing.
Dixon is best known as the childhood home of super-hero Ronald Reagan.
His body has been cast in stone--along with his horse--and is displayed in the town square.
"....in Dixon I really found myself." 'Nuf said.
Paul found himself in front of Reagan's boyhood home.
Daisy found a stick.
On our way to Tampico (Illinois, not Mexico), we stopped in a cool little town called "Walnut". Inside the cafe...
...oh joy, my entire reason for being in the Midwest: a deep-fried pork tenderloin sandwich. Be still my heart! And after downing a couple of these, it will be.
After my calorie and fat-filled lunch, I stopped at the local thrift shop and picked up this dress for 50 cents. It's far too small for my lard butt so I've ended up giving it away. What a waste of 50 cents.
Walnut has its own cheese factory. A sweet Bavarian-flavored place with lots of snacks for sale, including another Midwest mainstay, flavored cheese curds. Yum.
Tampico, a mecca for teabaggers and Reaganites.
Reagan was born in this bank behind Teller Window #1. His crib was in the safe.
President Reagan is all over this town. Here he is with Nancy. Where's Frank Sinatra? Remember that "rumor"?
This passes for "art" at our Dixon RV park. There were probably thirty of these cut-outs scattered about. Nice, huh? Next stop: the old sod, "The Pits" in Chillicothe.
You knew we'd find it: the only liquor store in Babbaloo, or Bubbaloo, or Caribou or wherever it is we are. Oh, Baraboo, a small town in southcentral Wisconsin where we spent one night after leaving Lac du Flambeau. Not much in Baraboo except this liquor store, a Super WalMart, and a monument to Ringling Brothers or some other circus that was founded here. 
Illinois is south of Wisconsin.
And Dixon, Illinois is a Tea Party favorite. Them folks is welcome here.
I was amazed that the lonely Democratic Party headquarters is still standing. 
Dixon is best known as the childhood home of super-hero Ronald Reagan.
His body has been cast in stone--along with his horse--and is displayed in the town square.
"....in Dixon I really found myself." 'Nuf said.
Paul found himself in front of Reagan's boyhood home.
Daisy found a stick.
On our way to Tampico (Illinois, not Mexico), we stopped in a cool little town called "Walnut". Inside the cafe...
...oh joy, my entire reason for being in the Midwest: a deep-fried pork tenderloin sandwich. Be still my heart! And after downing a couple of these, it will be.
After my calorie and fat-filled lunch, I stopped at the local thrift shop and picked up this dress for 50 cents. It's far too small for my lard butt so I've ended up giving it away. What a waste of 50 cents.
Walnut has its own cheese factory. A sweet Bavarian-flavored place with lots of snacks for sale, including another Midwest mainstay, flavored cheese curds. Yum.
Tampico, a mecca for teabaggers and Reaganites.
Reagan was born in this bank behind Teller Window #1. His crib was in the safe.
President Reagan is all over this town. Here he is with Nancy. Where's Frank Sinatra? Remember that "rumor"?
This passes for "art" at our Dixon RV park. There were probably thirty of these cut-outs scattered about. Nice, huh? Next stop: the old sod, "The Pits" in Chillicothe.
Just to clarify for you, I am from Dixon, IL....born and raised....the statue of Reagan on the horse is not stone, it cast in bronze. BIG difference! :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, the reason the Democratic Party building is still in this town?? Our long standing Mayor is, eh..hem..a BIIIG Democrat! Otherwise, many of us would like to see it gone....(haha)!
Love your site! Too bad you're missing a picture of the awesome Historic Dixon Theatre which Reagan made an appearance on stage, along side of Bob Hope, after making it big in Hollywood! That's when he came back to Dixon to ride the Palamino horse in the parade when the famous photo was taken. I'm related to the woman who owned the horse. Her father built the Historic Dixon Theater. Just a little fun fact for you!
Have a nice day! (This is Thomas' wife, btw!)
Check us out at www.dixontheatre.com and facebook.com/dixontheatre
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments! Dixon was a great spot to visit. Paul's from the Midwest so for him going back always feels like home.
ReplyDeleteCheck out the blog in early April 2011 when we hit the road again.