Monday, April 30, 2007

2003 Cingular High Dive Show at Illinois State Fair

2003 Cingular High Dive Show at Illinois State Fair



While looking for something else, I ran across these old photos from the 2003 Cingular High Dive Show at the Illinois State Fair.

Enjoy the photos!

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Recent posts to the SpringfieldPhotos blog:
Humphrey's Market - the flowers are in !!!
Sushi Beautiful Sushi
That electric car at Washington Park
The dog water fountains at Washington Park
Springfield Clinic Building Project
The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!
Lincoln Library renovations
Cute puppies
Name that restaurant...part 15
Name that restaurant...part 14
Name that restaurant...part 13
Name that restaurant...part 12
Popular pages from the past...

Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006

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Friday, April 27, 2007

Humphrey's Market - the flowers are in !!! (new parking lot too)


Humphrey's Market

Humphrey's Market shoppers will recognize the metal sheets in their parking lot.
Does anyone here know where those metal sheets came from and why they are used?
(Yes, there is a story there.)


The new parking lot at Humphrey's Market.
These pics were taken a day after the lot opened.


Humphrey's Market - the flowers are in !!!

Gerbera daisies are my favorites!
Visit www.gerbera.org



You can click on a photo for a larger view.






Which flowers are your favorites?



Can you identify these plants?
Reply in the COMMENTS option to share your answers.
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They have planters with specialty mixes of herbs for specific meals.

1821 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 544-7445
View map

Update: (7/8/2007) The SJ-R featured Humphrey's Market in the July 5, 2007 edition of the Springfield Business News. Humphrey's is planning on opening a pizza restaurant at the former Mr. Fresh's on S. 15th street. I hear the scheduled date for the grand opening is in September.

Quote from the publication "Pizza will be made from scratch and cooked in stone ovens. The pizza recipe will be a "little bit Chicago, a little bit New York and a little us - Springfield" Henry Jr. explains. There will also be pasta, salad, sandwiches and dessert."

www.sj-r.com/extras/pdfs/sbn.pdf
(article available until next issue is published)

I hope they offer stuffed pizza and also whole wheat crust.

Update October, 2007.
Humphrey's Pizzeria is now open!

Update: October 2008
Humphrey's Bakery...coming soon !

www.humphreysmarket.com

In the News...

Humphrey’s owners buy four corners at 15th, Ash

Our Opinion: Humphreys’ story is embodiment of American spirit ...

The opening date of THE BAKERY, 2028 S. 15th St., has been pushed back to mid-October.

More Springfield photos at:
springfieldphotos.blogspot.com

including...

Weekend wheels as seen in Springfield

Watts Southwind Park Shrimp Boil Party

Name that restaurant...part 20
Name that restaurant...part 19
Name that restaurant...part 18
Getting to Wrigley Field
What kind of bird is this? (From Lake Springfield...

1850s Strawberry Party @ Elijah Iles House
Scenes from the Downtown Fireworks
Local Fireworks Displays July 4, 2007

Springfield and the Simpsons

When the Rain comes down..downtown
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Party Photos
Goodwill Store...now organized by clothing size!
Wood sculptures on Dirksen Parkway
APL Animal Protective League / Butterflies
Cross country bicyclist pedals to Springfield and beyond

Friends of Lincoln Library Book sale / TV 20 news
Lincoln Library ready for book sale
Wood docks at Lake Springfield Marina
Chasing Rainbows / Lake Springfield sunset
I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction
East Lake Drive bicycle and walking path

Leo's Italian Pizzeria
Uncle Chuck's Greenhouse
Old Capitol Art Fair 2007 photos

Edwin Watts Southwind Park Update May 20, 2007
Fire at former Branch Facility on Recreation Drive...
Westbound I-72 traffic / construction zone
Another alternative energy car !
Name that Springfield location...part 2
Suttill's Gardens
Habitat for Humanity store

Name that farm equipment
Monical's Pizza near Meijers
Sugar Angel
Baskin Robbins 31 cent scoop night!
Future home of the Holy Land Diner ?
2003 Cingular High Dive Show at Illinois State Fair...
Humphrey's Market - the flowers are in !!!

Sushi Beautiful Sushi
The dog water fountains at Washington Park
Springfield Clinic Building Project tree removal
The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!
Lincoln Library renovations
Cute puppies
Name that restaurant...part 15

Scenes from various local parks this weekend...
Greater Springfield Home and Builders Show
Super Home Expo Building and Remodeling show photo...
llinois Products Expo photos
As the deer...
Old Capitol Plaza
Wendy's Chicken Chainsaw Toddy

Smoker's lungs
Lincoln Land catcher signed by Seattle Mariners
The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit
Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs
Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006
Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Dinner at Little Saigon
Springfield Dog Park
EMI Manufacturing Jacksonville Illinois
Illinois State Fair photos
Powerlight Fest photos
My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)
My trip to Decatur

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Sushi Beautiful Sushi

More beautiful sushi from International Buffet.


Can anyone identify the ingredients in these?
Use the comments option at the bottom of this page to anwer.

Don't let the unusual looking food scare you from eating here.

Even the pickiest eaters will find plenty of food they'll enjoy here.

You can click on a photo for a larger view.

The sushi options will vary depending on the sushi chef.


For those of you who won't eat something that hasn't been cooked...

Fried Sushi!


More pics from International Buffet in Springfield, IL.

International Buffet
2520 N Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62702

(217) 788-8833

The Good Eats show on the Food Network hosted by Alton Brown featured an episode on sushi.
Check this page to see when this episode is schedule to air next.

More Springfield photos at:
springfieldphotos.blogspot.com

Name the restaurant challenges:

Name that restaurant...part 26
Name that restaurant...part 25
Name that restaurant...part 24
Name that restaurant...part 23
Name that restaurant...part 22
Name that restaurant...part 21
Name that restaurant...part 20
Name that restaurant...part 19
Name that restaurant...part 18
Name that restaurant...part 17
Name that restaurant...part 16
Name that restaurant...part 15
Name that restaurant...part 14
Name that restaurant...part 13
Name that restaurant...part 12
Name that restaurant...part 10
Name that restaurant...part 9
Name that restaurant...part 8
Name that restaurant...part 7
Name that restaurant...part 6
Name that restaurant...part 5
Name that restaurant...part 4
Name that restaurant...part 3
Name that restaurant...part 2
Name that restaurant... part 1

Name that Springfield location part 1
Name that Springfield location...part 2
Name that Springfield location...part 3

1850s Strawberry Party @ Elijah Iles House
Chatham Corn Festival - part 1
Dinner at Little Saigon
Ned Kelly’s restaurant
Happy Birthday Culver's !
Humphrey's Pizzeria is now open!
The Veggie Burger at Memorial's Cafeteria
Road Trip: dining at the Ikea store...part 1

Springfield, Illinois email list
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007

That electric car at Washington Park

Ever since I caught a glance of the CVI Electric car that zips around Washington Park, I've wanted to get a better view of it.

I was taking pictures of the election signs at Washington Park and was delighted to see that the electric car owner parked nearby. I didn't get a chance to talk to him though.

You can click on a photo for a larger view.


The Nov 13, 2008 Illinois Times ran an article on this car.

Plug and play

Fun with an electric vehicle in Springfield BY ZACH BALIVA

illinoistimes.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A8923

The SJ-R's article on this electric car:

Efficient car inspires electric envy

Owner says vehicle gets about 200 miles per gallon

By JAYETTE BOLINSKI

Posted Jun 16, 2008

www.sj-r.com/homepage/x822800730/Efficient-car-inspires-electric-envy

Regarding another electric car...

Taylorville ordinance issue keeps car in garage

Electric Car links

Here is a video from the SJ-R regarding the above electric car.




There are some links to books about electric cars at the bottom of the page.

Check out the links and if you're interested in a title but not ready to buy the book, go to
www.lincolnlibrary.info
and see if the Lincoln Library can lend you a copy.

You can also check out Yahoo email lists that focus on the topic of electric cars.

C-Car · A support group for owners of Citicar, Comutacar, and Comutavan electric vehicles.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/C-Car/

WGN-TV CoverStory: Little Juice Coupes
Their vehicles look just like yours and mine but with one big difference: their fuel comes not from Saudi Arabia but an electric outlet. We call them little juice coupes.
wgntv.trb.com/news/local/coverstory/wgntv-news-051407coupes,0,7832522.story

The Electric Car photo album
http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/

Oh look! The Springfield car already has his own web page!
http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/851

Another alternative energy car!
A Wind-up VW bug!
I bet Jay Leno doesn't have one of these in his collection.

The electric cars get special EL license plates.
Is there a WU plate for these wind-up vehicles?


I wonder if this might be an "e-volk" ?
If you're reading this on Wednesday, April 18th, 2007
consider attending this movie event...

"Who Killed the Electric Car,"
Wednesday, April 18th
noon and 6:30 p.m.
Student Union, Menard Hall, Lincoln Land Community College.
Free admission.
More LLCC events.



You can click on a photo for a larger view.

Link of the day: Springfield Bicycle Club

More posts to the SpringfieldPhotos blog...

S Sixth Street tree damages/totals truck in storm
Wild Goose Chase at Washington Park & one happy duck
Too Many Geese Photos
Oberweis Ice Cream now at Schnucks
Congradulations Graduates!
The Bee Movie at Rochester Park

Farmers Market plants store on Wabash near K's part 1
Farmers Market plants store on Wabash near K's part 2

Flower and garden shopping at Lowes
The Apple Barn in Chatham is now OPEN!
Suttill's Gardens
Uncle Chuck's Greenhouse
Humphrey's Market - the flowers are in !!!
APL Animal Protective League / Butterflies

Old Capitol Art Fair 2008 photos
The Livery
Name that restaurant...part 28

Senate vs House softball game 2008 Part 1 of 4
Senate vs House softball game 2008 Part 2
Senate vs House softball game 2008 Part 3
Senate vs House softball game 2008 Part 4

Nelson Center Pool

Weekend wheels as seen in Springfield
APL Upscale resale event photos 2008
First snake of the year...and more deer
Name that restaurant...part 27
Weekend Birds...can you name this bird?
Weekend wildlife photos, etc.
Bike trail and I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction
Bye Bye Hazel Dell, Hello Walmart
Tea Thyme Tea Room
El Presidente Burritos and Baja Grill
Lake Pointe Grill
Centrum Cafe on Toronto Road

Weekend photos - April 2008
The Heritage House Smorgasbord...now you see it......
Photos from a drive down S. Sixth Street
Lake Springfield Deer
Vito’s Italian Pizzera, Chatham, IL
Which one of these is not like the others ?
The Apple Barn in Chatham is now OPEN!
A drive around Lake Springfield (photos)
Red Hat Society Ladies
Ginger Asian Bistro
Blueberry waffled eggs, Naked Fruit Drinks, Dr. Oz
Photos of the upcoming Walmart at S. 6th and Hazel Dell
Fried Sushi

Name that restaurant...part 26
Road Trip: dining at the Ikea store...part 1
Name that restaurant...part 25
Name that restaurant...part 24

Name that restaurant...part 23
Name that restaurant...part 22
Name that restaurant...part 21
Springfield, IL Ice Storm

The Veggie Burger at Memorial's Cafeteria
Edwin Watts Southwind Park Update Nov 8, 2007
CWLP Power Plant Construction Tour
Lake Springfield Improvements
More I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction

Pound Dog Rescue Benefit
Open Dome in Riverton, IL
Humphrey's Pizzeria is now open!
What kind of bird is this? (From Lake Springfield)
Wood sculptures on Dirksen Parkway

APL Animal Protective League / Butterflies
Cross country bicyclist pedals to Springfield
Chasing Rainbows / Lake Springfield sunset
Old Capitol Art Fair 2007 photos
Another alternative energy car !

Sushi Beautiful Sushi

Fire at former Branch Facility on Recreation Drive...
Suttill's Gardens
Do not drink WHAT ?
Name that farm equipment
Monical's Pizza near Meijers
Sugar Angel
Baskin Robbins 31 cent scoop night!
Future home of the Holy Land Diner ?
2003 Cingular High Dive Show at Illinois State Fair...
Humphrey's Market - the flowers are in !!!
Sushi Beautiful Sushi
The dog water fountains at Washington Park
Springfield Clinic Building Project tree removal
The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!
Lincoln Library renovations
Cute puppies
Name that restaurant...part 15
Scenes from various local parks this weekend...
Greater Springfield Home and Builders Show
Super Home Expo Building and Remodeling show photo...
Edwin Watts Southwind Park update
Edwin Watts Southwind Park plans
llinois Products Expo photos
As the deer...
Old Capitol Plaza
Wendy's Chicken Chainsaw Toddy
Smoker's lungs
Lincoln Land catcher signed by Seattle Mariners
The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit
Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs
Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006
Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Dinner at Little Saigon
Springfield Dog Park
EMI Manufacturing Jacksonville Illinois
Illinois State Fair photos
Powerlight Fest photos
My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)
My trip to Decatur



Visit the Springfield, IL email list at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois/
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007

The dog water fountains at Washington Park

Woo hoo!
The water fountains are now working at Washington Park.
Yet another fantastic sign of spring!!!

Be sure to check the water bowl for bird stuff before letting Fido quench his thirst.


I hear the water is wonderful!




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Springfield Clinic Building Project tree removal


Springfield Clinic Building Project Photos

New photos from 4/24 - 5/7/2007 added at the bottom of page.



If you've been watching WICS/20 news this weekend you probably read on their scroll that there was work scheduled for S. Sixth Street for Springfield Clinic.

Here is what what being done on Monday.



A fellow watching the process told me that it was a pin oak tree being removed.




Construction photos at the bottom of this page.

The Springfield Clinic has a webpage tracking the progress of this project at:
http://www.springfieldclinic.com/construction_page/construction.asp


This painter is working down the street from Springfield Clinic.

Scroll down the page for even more photos!





These two Springfield Clinic building project photos were taken on Tuesday, April 17, 2007.

The photos below were taken on April 18, 2007.
Those are some really big drills!



The next two photos were taken on April 24, 2007.


Below photo taken on April 25, 2007


Below photos from April 20 - May 2, 2007.


Click on a photo for a larger view.





These three photos below from May 7, 2007.
Wow, a lot has been done since last week!




Recent posts to the SpringfieldPhotos blog:

Sugar Angel
Baskin Robbins 31 cent scoop night!
Future home of the Holy Land Diner ?
2003 Cingular High Dive Show at Illinois State Fair...
Humphrey's Market - the flowers are in !!!
Sushi Beautiful Sushi
That electric car at Washington Park
The dog water fountains at Washington Park
Springfield Clinic Building Project
The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!
Lincoln Library renovations
Cute puppies
Name that restaurant...part 15
Name that restaurant...part 14
Name that restaurant...part 13
Name that restaurant...part 12
Super Home Expo Building and Remodeling show photos...


Popular pages from the past...

Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006

Be sure to visit the Springfield email list.


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