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The Ride to Chicago

Posted on February 20, 2024 by AndyDawkins
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  The Ride to Chicago  [second daily dose of Erie Islands] It was mid-afternoon when I once again had my thumb out on Ohio 2.  The Erie Islands, like I said, is not much of a destination spot, so I … Continue reading →

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Erie Islands [1974]

Posted on February 19, 2024 by AndyDawkins
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Looking at a map of Ohio you can spy the Erie Islands just east of Toledo, not a widely known nor frequented destination spot.  It takes some unusual circumstances to find your way there. I was hitchhiking between Philadelphia and … Continue reading →

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All Day Music [third daily dose of Memorial Day Adventure]

Posted on February 16, 2024 by AndyDawkins
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Only that parking spot happened to be quite aways to the entrance and several times people shouted “Hey, the band’s finally here!”   For me I was just glad not to be driving and knowing that the rest of the day … Continue reading →

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A Fun House Mirror [second daily dose of Memorial Day Adventure]

Posted on February 15, 2024 by AndyDawkins
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So a couple hours past dawn on Memorial Day I’m light-hearted skipping across the Art Museum Bridge to the Group Home with three hits because Russell said it was ok to drive to Reading in the Group Home’s station wagon.  … Continue reading →

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Me & Russell & Billy’s Memorial Day Adventure [1973]

Posted on February 14, 2024 by AndyDawkins
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“Rolling in the meadow ’til long after dark.  Let’s have a picnic, go to the park” Having a first job after college that was part of “The Movement” was exciting.  In other stories I talk about how I got to … Continue reading →

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