tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post6782288631850192086..comments2024-01-19T17:19:30.290-06:00Comments on a few clowns short: odd metal off the mother roadBill Lislemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-41806965290037057842012-07-15T09:58:20.035-05:002012-07-15T09:58:20.035-05:00Not directly off of I-55 but not to far. It'...Not directly off of I-55 but not to far. It's close to Braidwood. My uncle had lived in South Wilmington which is close to Gardner (I-55 exit). Essex is 5-10 miles east of South Wilmington.<br />thanks for stopping by the blog and sharing a comment.lislemanhttp://afcsoac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-18756185127898759942012-07-15T07:25:33.706-05:002012-07-15T07:25:33.706-05:00So the artwork is in Essex, IL? Is that off I-55?...So the artwork is in Essex, IL? Is that off I-55?Peggy Kasallishttp://www.facebook.com/peggy.kasallisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-85788786974316539882012-07-10T12:31:41.912-05:002012-07-10T12:31:41.912-05:00I think imagination, time, and skill are all neede...I think imagination, time, and skill are all needed.lislemanhttp://afcsoac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-36491847679534372982012-07-10T11:37:13.964-05:002012-07-10T11:37:13.964-05:00Wow those sculptures? Art? whatever are kind of sc...Wow those sculptures? Art? whatever are kind of scary looking, but in a good way as it sure takes some skill to make them.Pat Hattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-32347723046870668252012-07-10T09:24:57.289-05:002012-07-10T09:24:57.289-05:00thanks - movies and museums all have their place. ...thanks - movies and museums all have their place. Getting out on and off the road does offer live interactions.lislemanhttp://afcsoac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-2380764167945759552012-07-10T07:54:27.224-05:002012-07-10T07:54:27.224-05:00Stories learned along the road are far better than...Stories learned along the road are far better than any movie or museum....interesting art and great pictures !Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-11847108823877024102012-07-09T22:55:58.590-05:002012-07-09T22:55:58.590-05:00It was a nice ending to a good trip.It was a nice ending to a good trip.lislemanhttp://afcsoac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-50314533146654789732012-07-09T19:59:20.601-05:002012-07-09T19:59:20.601-05:00A great reminder of how small the world really is....A great reminder of how small the world really is. I love these metal sculptures!! I'm so glad you went back so you could share them with us. What a wonderful trip this must have been!!Barbara Shalluenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-90564469803323868872012-07-09T16:13:22.345-05:002012-07-09T16:13:22.345-05:00I glad you liked them. The back stories of places...I glad you liked them. The back stories of places are often the most interesting parts. thankslislemanhttp://afcsoac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-47809299380129091732012-07-09T16:11:49.136-05:002012-07-09T16:11:49.136-05:00The collection really filled up the area. I think...The collection really filled up the area. I think the area was his previous auto repair shop. He has family who live within walking distance. You can spot their place by a few metal statues in their yard.lislemanhttp://afcsoac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-90221856560142988072012-07-09T16:09:49.937-05:002012-07-09T16:09:49.937-05:00Yes I thought maybe a youtube clip of "It'...Yes I thought maybe a youtube clip of "It's a small world" could be added to the post. thanks.lislemanhttp://afcsoac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-71078272762015735062012-07-09T15:24:21.116-05:002012-07-09T15:24:21.116-05:00Those sculptures are really quite incredible. I...Those sculptures are really quite incredible. I'm glad you took the time to stop and see them, and I like all the little tidbits about that place and Route 66 you shared here. Interesting!Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-24122206113113956962012-07-09T15:17:44.784-05:002012-07-09T15:17:44.784-05:00Some cool stuff. Wouldn't have them in my sma...Some cool stuff. Wouldn't have them in my small yard but cool all the samebearmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-62550076237507653052012-07-09T15:15:44.753-05:002012-07-09T15:15:44.753-05:00A great stop in a small world. Love the photos.A great stop in a small world. Love the photos.Joannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-8822926974736907642012-07-09T14:33:00.335-05:002012-07-09T14:33:00.335-05:00http://goo.gl/CFJ4ghttp://goo.gl/CFJ4gCircumscribePeon38noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-82870470165896746872012-07-09T14:19:10.054-05:002012-07-09T14:19:10.054-05:00I have never watched that show. The episode you a...I have never watched that show. The episode you are talking about is one with Jack Barker's metal art in it?<br />thankslislemanhttp://afcsoac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376160.post-55167297887255880972012-07-09T13:51:00.018-05:002012-07-09T13:51:00.018-05:00I'm pretty sure I saw the episode of Roadside ...I'm pretty sure I saw the episode of Roadside America on PBS one Sunday morning.Rebeccanoreply@blogger.com