Sunday, April 27, 2008

Weekend wildlife photos, etc.


Weekend wildlife photos, etc.

Heron, Geese, Deer, swimming golden retriever, alligator...



We have a lot of deer running around Lake Springfield these days.
Please be really careful and assume these guys may bolt from the woods in front of you.



Okay - this golden retriever probably doesn't qualify as wildlife, but he was having a great time in the water.


I found these alligator clips at Linen and Things at the mall.
They're for holding towels on outdoor chairs and that sort of thing.
Can you imagine an entire clothesline with these instead of regular clothespins?



While at the lake I drove past that house that burned down earlier this month.
Our prayers are with that family and others who have lost their homes to fire.
[SJ-R photos from that house fire]

Their mailbox looked familiar.
It was featured in a contest that the Springfield email list hosted 3 years ago.



More Springfield Photos...

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
That electric car at Washington Park
The dog water fountains at Washington Park
The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!
Smoker's lungs

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...
The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit
The Pizza Machine
Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs
Gulls Gulls Gulls

Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
Ryan O'Malley and the Chicago Cubs
Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006
2005 Illinois State Fair photos
Powerlight Fest photos

More Illinois State Fair photos
My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)
More photos from the Decatur Celebration
My trip to Decatur
April 19, 2005 - President Bush visits Springfield

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum celebration
Greater Springfield Home and Builders Show
Super Home Expo Building and Remodeling show photo...
llinois Products Expo photos

Springfield, Illinois email list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois

Bike trail and I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction photos Pt 3


Bike trail and I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction photos
Part 3


Photos taken on April 26, 2008


A bicyclist mentioned he was unsure what was going on regarding this bikepath, so I thought I'd share some photos for those interested in this bike path.






More I-72 Recreation Drive interchange photos from October 21, 2007

I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction photos from May 2007

IDOT's plans for this project
Also see www.dot.state.il.us

MacArthur Blvd extension plans over 1-72 includes Hazel Dell Road and Recreation Drive.

Google Map of Recreation Drive

"Bike Paths" mentioned in the local newspaper

Springfield Parks Bicycle trails

Springfield area bicycle map (PDF)

Links to more Springfield & Illinois bike trails

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Bicycling resources


Illinois Department of Transportation bicycling maps

IDOT Bicycling Information

Illinois Bicycle rules of the road (PDF)

Photos of unusual bikes and other vehicles


Map of the Interurban bike trail

Springfield Bicycle Club

Capital City Biathlon

Springfield Road Runners Club

Springfield Tri Fest

In the news...
Look for this quote :
"You basically are stacking three White Oaks Malls end to end and maybe three and a half," city engineer Tim Sheehan said."
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Tim Landis: MacArthur extension to bring growth

MacArthur Extension mentioned in the SJ-R

SJ-R.COM - MacArthur extension to be finished by 2010

More Springfield Photos...

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.

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
That electric car at Washington Park
The dog water fountains at Washington Park
The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!
Smoker's lungs

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...
The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit
The Pizza Machine
Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs
Gulls Gulls Gulls

Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
Ryan O'Malley and the Chicago Cubs
Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006
2005 Illinois State Fair photos
Powerlight Fest photos

More Illinois State Fair photos
My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)
More photos from the Decatur Celebration
My trip to Decatur
April 19, 2005 - President Bush visits Springfield

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum celebration
Greater Springfield Home and Builders Show
Super Home Expo Building and Remodeling show photo...
llinois Products Expo photos

Springfield, Illinois email list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois