Day #33
Up and on the road to Eureka, Illinois, home of Eureka College. The Ronald Reagan Museum is located on their campus. President Reagan was born in Illinois and went to college at Eureka from 1928 - 1932, graduating with bachelor's degree in economics and sociology.
Here are a few quotes of Reagan:
- If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under.
- Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.
- Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.
Wherever we had gone, it has been the same conversation that we had with our waitress today for lunch
"Where y'all from?"
"North Carolina. How could you tell?" (laughing)
"Well, you ask about vegetables, you ordered okra and your accent!"
That southern accent gave us away every time.
A hometown, blue-plate special diner with great food and friendly people at the Cornerstone Family Restaurant on Hwy 24, Eureka, Il. Broasted chicken, pressure fried (tender; non-greasy) and homemade Texas Sheet Cake ever!
This afternoon was spent at the pool enjoying the semi-warm water, sun, reading and cowboy caviar with chips. Just relaxing before a long driving day tomorrow!
I had to update this post because of my cooking! I was able to slightly brown toast in the camper gas oven!
