Civil War Reenactment at the Pierce Farm

Sunday, October 3^rd

A Stockton family, the Pierce’s hosted the 12^th annual Civil War reenactment on their farm. We had lunch there, watched a fashion show, observed a battle, and winced through the medical treatment display following the battle.

Stockton Homecoming Parade

Friday, Sept. 30^th

Ellen’s high school friend, Connie, drove the senior homecoming attendants in her mustang in the homecoming parade. She invited Ellen to ride with her. Roger spent the parade at the Corner Top with another of Ellen’s high school friends, Lynette. After the game, Dick and Lynette came to our campsite for a bonfire.

Breakfast at Elaine’s

Monday, Sept. 27^th

Ellen had breakfast with high school friends Gynel, Elaine, and Barb.

Dinner with Friends From Freeport Rotary Club

Saturday, Sept. 25^th

We had dinner with some Freeport friends. Ellen was in Rotary with the guys in the group. (L to R: Roger, Ellen, Deb, Jim, Joyce, Bob, Sindy, Larry, David)

Warren Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, Sept. 25^th

Warren, a town about 10 miles from Ellen’s hometown, has a fall festival every year. We had never attended before and found the parade fun despite a little rain.

Dinner at Dick and Lynette’s

Monday, September 20^th

We had dinner at the home of Ellen’s high school friend Lynette (and Dick). Ellen’s high school friend Janet (and Vic) also joined us.

Dakota Football Game and Ryan and Lana's Timber

Saturday, September 18^th

After we left Monroe Cheese days, we went to Dakota, Illinois, to watch two of Ellen’s great nephews (Odell and Maverick) play little-kid football. Their sister, Iris, was also cheering at the event. After the football games, we went to Ellen’s brother and sister-in-law’s (Ryan and Lana’s) timber for a bonfire. Over the last few years, Ryan and Lana have been clearing their timber to make it more useful.