While we still have some nice weather in Chicago, I wanted to visit some more filming locations around the Chicago area.  The first one I found quite by mistake! I went to a car show Friday night in Wasco, IL and while driving to the spot, I noticed a sign showing IL-47 being X number... Continue Reading →

On August 17th, 2017 the Chicago Bears held a special practice session at George Gattas Memorial Stadium at Prospect High School.  Fortunately my wife was able to score us 4 tickets to the event which was awesome.  The Bears went all out to make it about the fans. This was a well coordinated event, we were... Continue Reading →

I was planning on taking this past weekend off when my neighbor called me asking what I was doing on Saturday the 19th.  Since this was a peculiar call, I told him I had no plans, but wanted to know what he had in mind. It turns out that his son-in-law and his family runs... Continue Reading →

I happened upon this festival quite by accident. I was approached to take the Bluesmobile to Michigan that weekend to the Michigan International Speedway to help advertise events during their week long series of events.  They were looking for the Bluesmobile to drive around their multiple campgrounds and announce activities over the PA systems, ala... Continue Reading →

I love love love these little cruise nights in historic downtown areas of the western suburbs.  It's an awesome opportunity to see areas and visit businesses that you might not normally see. Once again the fine folks at Showcase Classics did an outstanding job with hosting a great event! Fortunately for all of us we... Continue Reading →

I was extremely fortunate when I bought my Monaco that it came with gold/tan interior.  It saved me from having to think about the interior for a long time. As I finished the body and paint work I did get luck and scored most of the pieces I needed to convert the interior into Bluesmobile... Continue Reading →