Birthplace Of Timmies And Chicken Wings

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December 2nd 2015

Published: June 25th 2017

Geo: 42.8854, -78.8784DH was a little upset that I hesitated when our lack of space forced a decision around taking her or my golf clubs on this road trip. I really wasn't hesitating- I just wasn't paying attention- but since neither of those answers score me any points, we decided that the official start to the road trip had to be the very first location of her beloved Tim Hortons coffee ... Read Full Entry

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Largest Six Pack Of Beer In The World

Kazoo Factory

The Original American Kazoo Company was established in 1916 and is now the only metal kazoo factory in North America.

Kazoo Factory

You could even make your own kazoo- how can DH not be impressed by this??

Kazoo Maker

Hammering things into place- not exactly digital chip assembly processes.

Kazoo Celebrations

Applebees Restaurant

We understood that the U.S. fascination with guns would be dynamically different from anything we were used to, but it was still an eyeopener to see our first gun related sign.

Bedtime For Bonzo Grave

Bonzo the chimp starred in Bedtime For Bonzo with future president Ronald Reagan. It took a while to track down Bonzo's grave site (I think DH was more impressed with the Kazoo Factory).

15th December 2015

Carol C
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Well...Russ wants to know what phone number you left on the bathroom wall!!!! I notice that you didn't take a photo of if which is very surprising because you take photos of EVERYTHING!!! Oh and just one thing I'm not Carol B anymore so I
guess i can tell them they have the wrong number!!!

15th December 2015

joedorby@gmail.com
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Deb and Vic, If you come through St. Louis, let me know and maybe we can all do dinner or we can provide information on places to see and things to do in the area. A couple of us have kept up with your blog after meeting you two. From yo
ur Horseback riding and Domo staying Amigos of Elqui Valley, Chile. P.S. We now have Tim Hortons in St. Louis. lol

15th December 2015

jiten_thailand
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Looks Good Deb, My kind of tuckker!! You are looking great too.

15th December 2015

carolcooke
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I thought maybe it was burning because of the hot chick in the picture!

15th December 2015

carolcooke
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DH was the world champion!

15th December 2015

Tina
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I need to visit - long family history of kazoos and spontaneous musical marching parades. Wine may have been an instigating factor. This may require a family road trip. These postings are invaluable Vic!

16th December 2015

Dave & Deb Carey
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HEY Deb, wow, the memories and good times this brings back. To think of all those wings eaten and the 100's brought back across the border in my truck for the starving men and women at 51Div.

18th December 2015

martin1027
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Great post. Hillarious! I've been to both the original TH and the AB. Classics. Thanks for saving me a detour to the kazoo factory. Keep on truckin'!

19th December 2015

may-vic
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Glad to see that Applebee's has the sense to not allow firearms in their restaurant!

22nd December 2015

Gabby V
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"There was a time when I could make DH?s eyes roll back in her head without the aid of a Double Double" Haha OMG Uncle Vic! Hilarious. Pretty cool there is still a kazoo factory.. who would have thought?

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