It’s been a long time. Too long. Due to schedules, a computer going kerplunk, and general life, these adventures are long over due.
Our first adventure is a quick weekend visit through Illinois to pick up some Snoopy stuff from a very hospitable friend. Along the way, I stopped in Atlanta, Illinois to stretch the legs, see the odd sights and lose myself in a unforgettable strawberry milkshake at the Palms Grill Cafe.
After the long drive, my host let me refuel at local St. Louis favorite: Ted Drewes. For some odd reason, I was craving a brownie sundae over the traditional concrete. Now I have the perfect excuse to go back! Not that I really needed one with custard that delicious.
Our second adventure led us to Leduc’s in Wales, Wisconsin, for an ice cream social with the Milwaukee Minis. Leduc’s has hamburgers so good, one MINI owner drove all the way from California for one! Also attending was my very own dog, Tosh, the nervous passenger. She was not too thrilled with those bumpy roads.
Journey to Ted Drewes
On the way through Illinois, I stopped in Atlanta to see the sights.
On the way through Illinois, I stopped in Atlanta to see the sights.
First stop - the smiley water tower.
First stop - the smiley water tower.
Downtown Atlanta.
Downtown Atlanta.
Muffler man with hot dog.
Muffler man with hot dog.
Palms Grill Cafe for lunch.
Palms Grill Cafe for lunch.
Chili and a grilled ham and cheese sandwich and a ton of fries. All marvelous!
Chili and a grilled ham and cheese sandwich and a ton of fries. All marvelous!
An incredible strawberry milkshake! Mmmmmm....
An incredible strawberry milkshake! Mmmmmm....
That night, Ted Drewes in St. Louis
That night, Ted Drewes in St. Louis
So many choices!
So many choices!
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
I ended up with a brownie sundae. It was wonderful! Thanks Lanctot Family!
I ended up with a brownie sundae. It was wonderful! Thanks Lanctot Family!
On the way back north, I stop in Collinsville, Illinois, to see the World's Largest Catsup Bottle.
On the way back north, I stop in Collinsville, Illinois, to see the World's Largest Catsup Bottle.
A quick leg stretcher at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall in Livingston, Illinois.
A quick leg stretcher at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall in Livingston, Illinois.
A little out of my price range, a Lil' Abner tin toy.
A little out of my price range, a Lil' Abner tin toy.
Twistee Treat.
Twistee Treat.
Leduc’s
Bessie and crew return to Leduc's for a Milwaukee Mini's outting.
Bessie and crew return to Leduc's for a Milwaukee Mini's outting.
For dinner, a grilled cheddar cheese sandwich.
For dinner, a grilled cheddar cheese sandwich.
I might have to steal one of those fries!
I might have to steal one of those fries!
Tosh comes along for the company.
Tosh comes along for the company.
She fits right in!
She fits right in!
Tosh makes a new friend.
Tosh makes a new friend.
Jenny and her half-devoured chocolate cone.
Jenny and her half-devoured chocolate cone.
Brian, always getting a shake.
Brian, always getting a shake.
Dad brought his T-Bird. The Mini was having its roof re-painted.
Dad brought his T-Bird. The Mini was having its roof re-painted.
What a cutie!
What a cutie!
Even Anthony, the Cyclops, shows up.
Even Anthony, the Cyclops, shows up.
For my dessert, the sundae of the month: berry shortcake.
For my dessert, the sundae of the month: berry shortcake.
