Wild Goose Chase at Washington Park & one happy duck

The Geese of Washington Park

A valentines goose

Is this the happiest looking duck you've ever seen?

(click on a photo for a larger view)

A wild goose chase at Washington Park

Here's another website that offers sounds from Washington Park.

Talk to me, Washington Park

More Springfield Photos...

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
Centrum Cafe on Toronto Road
Lake Pointe Grill

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 ?
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

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

Too Many Geese Photos

Washington Park Geese

"No, I will not smile for the camera!"

"Okay, just one smile."

"I'm having a bad feather day."

"Got subluxation?"

More Springfield 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
Centrum Cafe on Toronto Road
Lake Pointe Grill

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 ?
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

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

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/

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!

More pet related posts to this blog...

Cute puppies

Scenes from various local parks this weekend...

Springfield Dog Park photos

Name that Springfield location...part 2

Handy links for dog owners...

Springfield Park District
http://www.springfieldparks.org/

Springfield Illinois Dogpark email list
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/springfield_illinois_dogpark/

Map to Stuart Park
http://www.springfieldparks.org/mapdir/mapparts/30.htm

Springfield area pet weblinks
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois/links/Adopt_a_Pet_001136934753/

Springfield Pet Exchange-Illinois email list
Local email list posts available adoptable animals
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/springfield_pet_exchange/

Visit the Springfield email list.

Scenes from various local parks this weekend...

Scenes from various local parks this weekend...

Can you find the duck in the tree?
(see below)

You can click on a photo for a larger view.

Do you know these folks? Go ahead and email this photo to them!

I tried various camera settings of a sunset scene at Chatham Park.

I think it needs people to be interesting.

To whoever left the mess shown below...
Give a hoot, don't polute!

Join in the discussions at the Springfield, IL email list at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois/

More photos at:
http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/

Are the Simpsons from Springfield, Illinois?
Various news stories regarding the Simpson's Springfield.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois/message/1583

46 degrees and folks are in t-shirts and shorts

46 degrees out and folks are in t-shirts and shorts at Washington Park.

Wow, these cyclists can really zoom!

Some might wonder if Washington Park needs two speed limits
(like the highways do for tracks and cars) ?
Perhaps one limit for cars and one for bicycles?
Bicycles can't stop as quickly as a car can to avoid a collision.
Just a thought...