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Old 10-23-2023, 11:39 PM
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I saw that Bong sign every time I drove from Chicago to Wisconsin when I was in college. I still think it's hilarious.

Yeah, they really should put his full name on that sign to avoid confusion for it's intended purpose...
Richard Bong, for those who have never heard of him.
https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-bong
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If I had known the story of Richard Bong, I would have saluted instead of chuckled. Thank you for letting me know who he is.
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Old 10-24-2023, 02:13 AM
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Lost Member Verne Frantz had Mile Marker 409 on his garage wall as below pic.
No idea what ever happened to any of his stuff including W-car files, anyone know?
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Old 10-24-2023, 02:28 AM
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Big Bone Lick State Park


It gets even better...
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
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Union, KY 41091
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Old 10-24-2023, 03:28 AM
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This is on I-94 in Kenosha County WI. Not what you think.
I remember this sign on the way to Great Lakes Dragaway
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My favorite. A couple spots in Indiana have or had this one.
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My favorite. A couple spots in Indiana have or had this one.
Looks like Dogwood Road going south out of Mishawaka.
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