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Thursday, July 21, 2016 6:29:46 AM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled The Graham’s have left the building!:
cindy said, "So, the 2016 11th Annual Graham-Bradley & Sears Sold Farm Tractors Show has come and gone. For probably a little over a year, we have mulled over this show, the one that brought the Grahams and Sears related farm equipment back to..." more
Saturday, July 16, 2016 5:35:36 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Ryan’s Round Barn, a place or circular beauty!:
cindy said, "I don’t know when I have seen anything as lovely as Ryan’s Round Barn. Located in Johnson’s Sauk Trail State Recreation Area near Kewanee, I talked my mom into traveling with me to take a tour. The barn is perfectly..." more
Friday, July 15, 2016 6:09:19 AM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Balloons Over Vermillion, what a trip!:
cindy said, "July 14th was media day. As a blogger, I got the chance to go up, up and away in a hot air balloon with the pilots that would be flying over Vermillion County Illinois during the July 15-16 weekend. My daughter-in-law Stacy came along and..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 2:05:20 AM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Fashion and Travel – Loving it at the Missouri History Museum:
cindy said, "Today Janna Seiz, Marty Swain and my mom and I headed for St. Louis to the Missouri History Museum to view The Little Black Dress exhibit. The story of how black advanced from being limited to mourning to high fashion. During the..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 2:02:56 AM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled State Fair Illinois Ag Expo!:
cindy said, "The Illinois state Fair is just around the corner. If you love coming out to the antique tractor exhibit, read on, we have some important information to share. Every year we try to take one of our Graham Bradley’s to the fair, it..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:55:43 AM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Art Deco Church takes eyes heavenward:
cindy said, "Annie Jansen and I were in Bloomington on one of our monthly get togethers in March of this year. We got turned around in town and spied the amazingly beautiful Holy Trinity Catholic Church on the corner of Chestnut and Main. We vowed..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:53:04 AM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Lynn Huyear’s a fun stop:
cindy said, "Lynn and his dad restored this Farmall Keith and I were out and about on our way home from his birthday lunch at Wittmond’s Hotel in Brussels, Illinois when he said we needed to make a stop at a farm near Carlinville at Lynn..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:34:12 AM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Wheat cutting Farmall 450 style:
cindy said, "The day was hot and the sun was high in the sky during the last full week in June when Joe and Carol McGrath decided to cut their winter wheat. They invited a few nearby neighbors and we had the pleasure of dining on some fine home..." more
Monday, June 20, 2016 12:55:22 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled The Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site – We Found It!:
cindy said, "This past week, my mom and I toured the amazing Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site. Located in New Madrid, Missouri, home to the largest Earth Quakes in American history, the home is a lovely grand home built by William and Amanda..." more
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 2:14:12 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Midwest Charity Horse Show Comes to Springfield:
cindy said, "I admit, I am not a horse woman, but today when I visited the Illinois State Fair Grounds to cover the ribbon cutting celebrating 75 years for the Midwest Charity Horse Show, I was reminded all over again why the fair grounds and this..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2016 6:03:58 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled A Farm Tour in Christian County:
cindy said, "A couple things, one did you know that a cool way to see the country side and learn what’s what in your area is to check out your local Farm Bureau and see what tours and events they have to offer? I did not until my cousin Carrie..." more
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 3:29:59 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Tips for Trips in Your Backyard!:
cindy said, "Every day we read about the benefits of local, shopping locally and dining at independent local establishments. Being married to a farmer and having a son also that has joined us in the farming operation in the last few years, I know..." more
Friday, June 3, 2016 12:35:05 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled The “Den” Chili Parlor a place for food and story telling:
cindy said, "When I first got out of college I worked for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and many of the guys I worked with on a regular basis trekked to the Chili Den to try out the “firebrand chili” with hopes of adding..." more
Thursday, June 2, 2016 8:19:09 AM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Elvis’s favorite just a little healthier!:
cindy said, "Today on Fox News Billy Ray Cyrus whipped up Elvis favorite sandwich, a grilled peanut butter and banana and bacon sandwich. Since I love peanut butter and bananas and was out of bacon I thought I’d try my own version. Sadly I..." more
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 3:06:59 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Maldaner’s Restaurant, tradition goes farm to fork plus energy savvy.:
cindy said, "Michael Higgin’s chef/owner poses on the rooftop of Maldaner’s with his bee hive and herbs. Maldaner’s Restaurant has been the place to go for special occasions for generations. Established in 1884, this is one of, if not..." more
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 3:06:59 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Peases still pleases at it’s new location.:
cindy said, "A bit of glitz and glamour at the west side Peases! Wonderful candy at Peases! For years I have stopped at Peases Candy Shoppes. For years I stopped at the Laurel location in Springfield and would buy penny candy and put it in..." more
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 1:12:58 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled American Harvest, farm to fork at it’s best:
cindy said, "American Harvest may not ring a bell, but Augie’s Front Burner certainly will. American Harvest is on the west side of Springfield and is owned by the same family that has the famous downtown Augie’s restaurant. While the..." more
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 2:12:53 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled The Cozy Dog Drive In, Route 66 at it’s best!:
cindy said, "As a woman living in the Land of Lincoln sometimes it is easy to forget that Springfield, Illinois is also part of the Mother Road and that Route 66 has long been an iconic part of its past. The Cozy Dog Drive In has a long history with..." more
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 12:14:55 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Charlie Parker’s Diner the award winning local restaurant where visitors become friends:
cindy said, "I have known Mike and Cindy Murphy for years. I went to school with Cindy and my husband Keith went to school with Mike. The two own the award winning Charlie Parkers which has been on Dives & Diners and recently won the Hometown..." more
Sunday, May 29, 2016 7:41:16 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Incredibly Delicious, a local gem:
cindy said, "Scones at Incredibly Delicious . Looking for a great place to eat locally in the central Illinois area with a charming atmosphere? If so, then I have found it! While working on a story for Senior News about great local places to dine for..." more
Monday, May 23, 2016 8:31:41 AM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Graham Bradley’s are returning to Penfield in 2016:
cindy said, "We have all been bandying about the term, “Back to where it all began” because it is true, it was 2006 and the first ever Graham Bradley show was held in Penfield, Illinois at the I & I Tractor Club’s Historic Farm..." more
Thursday, May 19, 2016 2:59:12 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Racing and Farmalls a great combination:
cindy said, "Looking for stories for Red Power Magazine, I found that on a farm near Marshall, Illinois a man had a tractor collection of Farmalls. The location was listed in Darrel Darst’s Harvester Highlights. A call to Forsythe Farms had a tour..." more
Thursday, May 19, 2016 2:59:12 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Fun at health fairs, the Senior Celebration- (could I be becoming my mother?):
cindy said, "Okay, I am officially my mother. When I was working at the Illinois Emergency Management Agency(IEMA) I used to set up with a booth about radon at the Senior Celebration. Always a great opportunity for screenings and information about..." more
Monday, May 16, 2016 8:32:50 AM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled Downtown Springfield’s Shop Hop – an art experience:
cindy said, "I enjoy downtown Springfield’s shopping experience and one of their new options in the Second Saturday Downtown Springfield Shop Hop. This experience is offered May through October of 2016. My sister Debbie Salisbury, who works at..." more
Saturday, July 23, 2016 12:36:01 PM
cindy ladage wrote a blog post titled The Hotel at Kirkwood Center- a sustainable hotel:
cindy said, "I’ve never stayed at a teaching hotel, but I would surely stay again. I stayed at the hotel while on a FAM Trip to Cedar Rapids and loved every minute. One night, one walk through The Hotel at Kirkwood Center and it is easy to..." more