Fine Dining on the Plains of Illinois
Aside from the rare idiot tourist (i.e. Goosebuster and me), the primary clientele at the Moonshine Store are the local farmers and biker clubs needing a road trip destination.
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Traveling with PugsleyTonks
Traveling with PugsleyTonks is about the pursuit of that little slice of Americana. It's not big name or high-cost tourism. PugsleyTonks likes to find that little known tourist trap…that diamond in the rough attraction…the hole in the wall restaurant…or the special dive bar serving PBR. So, please come and join me in my search for Americana. All are welcome and its really just good, clean travel fun. PT
Author: PT
Peter Edward Rose Sr. R.I.P. (1941-2024)
Peter Edward Rose…Charlie Hustle…the Hit King has passed away. This is my tribute.
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Early Voting is Underway
Introduction of the “Quick Hitter” Probably because I have too much time on my hands…I am introducing a new blog
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Pre-Post Teaser…Name that Connection
I am looking for a historic fact that is common to these 3 pictures.
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The Day I Drove the Enterprise
There is no argument as to the TV show that has been most impactful on our society over the decades. Case in point…Star Trek, the Original Series, aired on September 8, 1966.
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Pre-Post Teaser – Star Trek
“Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before”
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Carol and the State Fair
Carol experiences the sights, sounds, and especially smells of the State Fair
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All About the Sweets
Before you come to believe my dark alcoholic tendencies are dominating my existence, let’s go a different direction…CANDY!
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American Giants
Remember Muffler Man In the 1960s, there were thousands of fiberglass titans, called Muffler Men. These icons served as advertising
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