Illinois DOT reports were sent to the folks in Minnesota and Wisconsin who do not believe there are mountains between Dubuque and Rockford.
or in Southern Illinois/Indiana too .
one of my former bosses who lived in Chicago his whole life and never been out of the city limits or west of lasalle Il asked me why it took me so long to get to Des Moine and back one time ( 10 hour turn ) , I told him the truck doesn't have enough power for the hills ( I pull a tanker ) he said "Iowa is flat prarie " ... well when I broke my foot and he had to go to Creston Via Des Moine , he found out how flat Iowa was.... ( my family is from Afton /creston area and its NOT flat...)
Glad you guys made it home with all the parts and peices .. can't wait till July !
Call me crazy, sentimental, a simple man. But understand, to me, some of the smallest things in life are the most meaningful. To know that I got to haul that body, fresh out of the plug, and to see what it's becoming is a great feeling. I would give anything to have been born about 10 years earlier. I maybe would have got to be a part of this when it was in full swing. But it give me a great feeling to have had the opportunity to have a small part in this. It just way to Cool!!!
Best of luck to you guys and Thanks !!