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Old 03-23-2003, 05:27 PM
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I'm back from taking care of my ill mother and it was such a beautiful day I had to go for a drive. I've been touting how great the drive is at Starved Rock, so I took a few pics. You guys in the Chicago area ought to come out one weekend!
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Haven't been there for a few years now, before I could drive. If I ever trust my car again, I'll definately be making the trip this spring. There's a road just like that by my house, but it's only 1 or 2 miles long.

Know of any other roads around here? Or tracks for that matter?
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Great twisties, speed up for corners?
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Michelle, where exactly is this. I've heard of this but don't know where it is. I'm about 2 hours East of Chicago (unless I take the Porsche) :-)
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It's in Utica, IL. Smack dab in the middle horizontal-wise. Here's a bad mapquest map:
<a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&address=&city=utica&state=IL&zipcode=&h omesubmit=Get+Map" target="_blank">http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&address=&city=utica&state=IL&zipcode=&h omesubmit=Get+Map</a>
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I have driven that from Hitt St west Sooo many times.. Daily for 3 years.. Its actually where i realized my front sway bushing was loose!! Makes me almost MISS home...
And BTW- it is a county road, and in VERY good shape. Do the limit and enjoy the scenery.. (Lots of deer, and Old Fart drivers..) Some of the curves are marked at 15MPH and blind. really.

Thanks Michelle!! I'll post some of mine in front of Graceland in a few weeks..
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Check this out, talk about a curvy road. I took this picture when I was in Spain last summer. Too bad I wasn't in my 944....

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Michael...:
<strong>Check this out, talk about a curvy road. I took this picture when I was in Spain last summer. Too bad I wasn't in my 944....

<img src="http://members.rennlist.com/speeddemon/curvy-small.JPG" alt=" - " /></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica"><img src="http://www.mustangworld.com/forums/images/smilies/drooling.gif" alt=" - " />
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<img src="http://www.mustangworld.com/forums/images/smilies/drooling.gif" alt=" - " /> &lt;----- That is pretty funny
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Beautiful scenery...

Gotta get out of South Florida before I rot away!.

As I said, beautiful scenery, but more important, I hope your mother is feeling better.

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Jim 944S:
<strong>Beautiful scenery...

but more important, I hope your mother is feeling better.

Jim 87 944S</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Indeed Michelle- I know that your situation with your mom is about the same as with My mom- I know its pretty bleak, but I'm hoping for the best for all.

Hug your mom and tell her you love her every day while you can.
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Kewl Stuff, Michelle!

Best for your mom, too.

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Chris_924s:
<strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Indeed Michelle- I know that your situation with your mom is about the same as with My mom- I know its pretty bleak, but I'm hoping for the best for all.

Hug your mom and tell her you love her every day while you can.</strong>[/QUOTE]

I do. There is nothing I can do but be there for her.
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Yeah, we should have an IL. meet somewhere. Starved Rock would be great.

Rt.66 has race classes that are only $100 for the weekend I belive. I'll have to check, I got a brochure at the car show.

I'm in Channahon if anyone wants to hook up.


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