Windy City Winnies' May Outing

 

 

Knox County welcomed the WCW early arrivals, Glassmans on Wednesday,

Genazes, Heggs, Davidson, Sheltons, Schleichs and Phillips on Thursday, with

showers.

Rain and puddles deterred much socializing until Friday morning when we met for

 coffee and treats at the shelter house. Many of our group explored the historic

downtown Galesburg shops and museums under cool, cloudy but mostly dry skies

 through the midday. Slowik and Barthel joined us in time for 4 o'clock happy hour

and Buddes (after a "check engine" delay) arrived in time for dinner at the Knoxville

Family Restaurant. We topped off the day with cake and ice cream to celebrate Bev

Davidson's birthday and a long and rousing hand of "Screw Your Neighbor"

Saturday dawned sunny, warm and windy. After coffee time most of us headed out in

 search of the two Farmer's Markets in the area and a chance to see more of the

shops, museums or walking tours around Galesburg. Four o'clock happy hour (and

tired feet) lured everyone back to visit followed by the ever-generous pot luck dinner.

 A small group of hardy souls remained for a few hands of cards followed by a

campfire supplied by Ken & Fran Phillips.

Sunday morning coffee preceded the business meeting.

Our thanks to everyone for helping to pack up and clean the shelter before they

departed for home.

Alve & John Shelton Wagonmasters