Gothenberg

I have a lot to say about our latest stop - Gothenberg, Nebraska. Gothenberg was possibly named after me, David Gartenberg, but I suppose it's more likely it was named after some Swiss guy named Gothenberg. That's what Wikipedia says at least.

Anyway, it has a population of 3,600 and at least one restaurant. Here's what main street looks like:



Bustling Gothenberg, aye?

We had dinner there at a big ole steakhouse. I had "filet mignon," according to the waitress, but I would characterize it more as a slab of fatty beef. What say you, loyal readers?



Despite my snark, we really did enjoy it there.


We learned a few things too:
1) in Nebraska, instead of asking "do you want a bag for that?" in stores, they say "would you like a sack?"
2) salad bars involve lots of foods smothered in mayonnaise.
3) everyone waves to you, even coppers.
4) some folks in a bar referred to lily as a "pretty little lady" but then when I looked at them crossly told me I was a "handsome man." this entire interaction was quite awkward.
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Location:Ave D,Gothenburg,United States

My face

My face has not yet appeared on this blog.


Ew!
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Location:Benton,United States

Roughing it

We are really roughing it now! Last night we slept in sleeping bags. The fact that these sleeping bags were on a carpeted floor in an apartment is neither here nor there. We had dinner with lily's great friend, Mariyam, at a Korean BBQ joint. Mariyam may be reading this g now - if she is, I'd just like to reaffirm that she makes excellent crepes.


Today is even more rugged, as you can see from this picture taken in front of...a huge mall.


Miles: 1,120

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Location:E 19th St S,Newton,United States

Clarks

I keep thinking of Morgan and Stephanie Clark. Not because I miss their presence or anything - it's all because Chicago is basically named after them. Specifically, I have seen Morgan St. and S. Clark St. twice.

Leave me alone, Clarks!






Miles: 900


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Location:E 19th St S,Newton,United States

Chicago

I'm in Chicago, but nothing has happened yet. Other sad things did occur, however. The sad things all involve me forgetting important things, like:

1) My glasses - useful night driving and for spotting bears
2) My lucky water bottle - useful for drinking water and clubbing bears when they get too grabby
3) My hiking flannel - useful for warmth and attracting bears (it is bear colors).

Miles: 850

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Location:S Franklin St,Chicago,United States

Sign time

Want to see some signs? Part one in what is probably a one part series.



Pandas + God = Pennsylvania.



My kind of truck! Filled with bison bison, which is the scientific name for "bison." Look it up.



Why is Mexico so pricey to send packages to? This is not a joke. I want to know.

Miles: 680

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Location:Indiana East-West Toll Rd,Angola,United States

Toledo, Birthplace of Katie Holmes

I know zilch about Toledo. According to wikipedia, Tom Cruise's beard is from there. Don't sue me, Maverick! Scientology is cool! Everyone knows you're soooo straight.

Ahem. Road trip is going well. We missed seeing Jenny in Youngstown due to some scheduling snafus. We will be in Chicago in a few hours and are having dinner with lydia's ole chum. Then we may drive a bit more or just crash in the windy city.

We just had some grand Mexican food. I've basically had Mexican for 40% of my meals this week.



Margs.

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Location:Ohio Turnpike,Delta,United States