Here and About- Galesburg, Illinois

The important thing to remember 

when traveling about from state to state--

with an intended place for adventure-

write it down.

Somehow I had the name Geneseo in mind.

As we drove through this small Illinois berg-

 I realized my mistake.

So- on to the next G town.

Galesburg.

Well, it was getting late -

so this is where we got a room

 for the night and decided to rest up 

and explore a bit in the morning.

Our meal at the local redone Packing House- 

was good and in an interesting venue.
The Packinghouse Dining Co

There were some places that fit the bill-

like the A Word- Antique.

The Junk Drawer 

was well organized and fun to poke around.

Found a vintage Star Wars item 

on the 50% off shelf that will go in

 the Christmas stash for a grandson.
The Junk Drawer

Loved these signs made from license plates-

Saylor's Sign.

Now I have the contact person

 to make these for all of the young boys.

In travels around I have found -

Hey Jack! and Charleston.

  That took care of one family. 

Now for the rest of them!!!

A newer spot but right next door

 was the Attic Antique Shop-

also clean and organized.
Attic Antique Shop

All of that made us thirsty- 

 so on to the Beanhive

 for a good cappuccino.
BeanhiveCoffeehouse

Oh---- to not be gluten-free.
 I tried to explain Instagram
 to a couple of shop owners---
the free marketing part- you know.
Not sure that is gonna happen.

As we drove out of town,

 I finally remembered the name of the town

 I was hunting for-

Galena.

So guess that is NEXT TRIP.

 Adding the photo of the cards 

so I have them when I can't find the cards.

Oh- this memory stuff is no joke!
So if you are in the Illinois area and need a G town-
Galesburg isn't all bad.