Blogs from Beloit, Wisconsin, United States, North America

2nd voyage bagged 6 towns. Clinton, Milton, Edgerton, Fulton, and Afton. All WI towns. The last one was in Illinois with Rockton. 202 miles and was completed on May 15th. Hubby and I ate at Hooter's in Janesville. I could never be one of the waitresses there. Boobs all pushed up and flirt with the local guys. Maybe if I was much younger. Anyway, we never did find Beaverton Crossroads. It was a nice ride. Illinois on the northwest side isn't all that bad. A lot of empty roads and scenic areas, but we were a bit chilled on the way home. ... read more

Yesterday, Chip and I went to the French Consulate in Chicago to get my visa. I figured now that I have an official visa, I am therefore official! I'm going to France!!! A couple funny things happened in Chicago, including a 3-block sprint to ensure I wasn't late for my meeting, the wrong elevator, no bank statement or letter from my parents, and an incensed couple screaming at each other in the office across from the Visa one. Chip also tripped and fell on an escalator with his hands in his pockets so he had no way to catch himself. After getting my visa, we thought we'd get sort of a headstart on Christmas Presents and walked down the Magnificent Mile where we were completely unsuccessful. We also tried to find The Melting Pot, a delicious ... read more