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Abingdon Summer Party 2002
ROAD TRIP - August 16, 2002 - Chicago to Abingdon
Return trip - August 18, 2002 - Abingdon to Chicago
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Cruising through the hills around Starved Rock State Park on IL-71.
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Friday morning caravan formation at US-34 and IL-47 in Yorkville, IL. We're okay. The cop was just peddaling car show handbills. |
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First part of the trip was just a little misty. No rain, but some of the roads were wet before we got there. Skinny tires, damp asphault and winding hills were a bit of a challenge for the 1932 MG J2. |
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Ten cars and 18 people for lunch at the Ranch House in Bureau Junction. |
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The trip home on Sunday was no less exciting for the J2. Down hill grades, tight turns and concrete retaining walls can be a little intimidating with cable operated mechanical brakes. A successful trip for the car, but not so great for the butterflies. |