Thursday, July 17, 2008

What does the Santa Maria, Airstream, White Castle & Bob Evans all Have in Common?

In downtown Columbus, there is a replica of the Santa Maria that Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492. First thing this morning we were there, to take a tour of the Santa Maria. All I can say is: I'm glad I'm crossing the country in July 2008 & not 1492.

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We saw some Japanese Beetles chomping away on some rose bushes... So that is what they look like!! I hope I never see one at my house. They were everywhere, an really feasting on the flowers.

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Next stop was the Airstream factory in Jackson Center, Ohio. We sat around in their lobby for awhile, waiting for the next tour to begin. Our tour guide was practically as old as the company. He said he had been working there 50 years. Retired from the company and then came back to give the tours. He shared all sorts of information that normal people (us) would not care one whit about. But an Airstream groupie would find it fascinating.

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Grandpa - sporting his safety glasses for the tour.

We hit pay dirt tonite for supper. White Castle, and across the street... Bob Evans. First to White Castle for our appetizer. I still can't figure out why people back here like those little 2 bite plain tasting burgers (Slider). You can give me In-N-Out any day!

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Kimball acting like he is excited to have a White Castle slider!

Next stop was Bob Evans. This is our 2nd Bob Evans stop for this trip. Great food & great prices to boot. We are trying to figure out how to persuade them to expand to Utah.

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Happy travelers waiting for food at Bob Evans

7 comments:

Ryan said...

In n Out trumps White Castle for sure, but sometimes you just want a greasy, cheap slider!

Nicole said...

okay, i haven't eaten at a White Castle OR Bob Evan ever in my life. I'm feeling so left out!

Garmon said...

Now I'm in the mood for a burger for lunch! JCW's, anyone??

orangemily said...

I'm with Nicole, I've yet have the privilege of eating at either place.

ty said...

Cool beans. Hi Grandpa! I remember the Made In America special with John Ratzenberger, when he visited airstream.

Garmon said...

No Friday or Saturday entries??!??

:-(

MAH said...

Our last night in Missouri, we had requeststs for white castle. I didn't have one, but those who did said they weren't the best. And Bob Even's... YUM! TOo bad we didn't get there on our vacation.

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