Scott & Pam In Galena, Illinois

Well, after walking up and down Main Street all day, I do feel better.   We finished up the afternoon by walking through Grant Park and sitting by the Galena River for awhile.  These were taken in the park.  This of course is me.

And this is my Bubba:

We got back to our hotel in the nick of time!  It just started thundering and raining.  It wasn't supposed to rain today.  Anyway, this is the Irish Cottage Hotel.  It's where we always stay:

This from the park that we were sitting at.  This is looking toward the Business District:

This is Main Street:

Main Street is 1 mile long.  Scott & I walk up and down this street for hours:

The buildings are home to the loveliest gift shops, home decor stores, specialty shops, clothing boutiques and unique stores:

This one of my favorite stores here in Galena:

Are you surprised?  LOL!!!  If you'd like to see the website for Galena Beads, click here.

This is the Desoto House Hotel:

Abraham Lincoln stayed here!  Click for the history of The Desoto House Hotel.

This is the Dowling House.  It's the oldest house in Galena:

The Dowling House was built in 1826.  Click here to read more.

And this beauty is my favorite house in Galena!  Well, it's not even a house, it's a manion:

This is The Belevere Mansion:

Click here to read more about this gorgeous Victorian Italianate Mansion.

Another fun and beautiful feature of Galena is that President US Grant lived here.  This is me several years ago in front of Grant's home:

Click here to see more photos of Grants home.

It was a very nice day.  We're going to have dinner now.  Hope you enjoyed my little Galena History tour!  And be sure to check out the links I included.  Galena has a very rich and beautiful history.

Good Morning From Galena

Hello Ladies.  The depression is definitely not gone yet.  But there's enough of the real me here to know that Galena is my favorite place.  We're going to go into town and I'm going to take some pictures so you can see why (under normal circumstances) I love it here so much.

It really is nice to have my computer with me.  I think it's a grounding thing for me.  Anyway, I'll be back later.

I must tell you, I'm am so tired of feeling screwy. 

Thank you everyone for keeping in touch with me.  I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kindness and friendship.  Hugs to all!

Being In Galena

Hi Everyone!  Well, I didn't take any pictures today.  To be honest, I haven't felt great today.  Maybe it's too much excitement or stress from the drive or over stimulation.  I don't know but I can feel the cloud of depression still hanging over me here.  I guess I don't notice it as much at home because of my routine.

Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.  Until then, have a good night all.

Heading Up To Galena Illinois For The Weekend!

Good Morning everyone!  Scott and I are getting ready to head up to our favorite get-away place for the weekend.  Galena, Illinois!  Home of President Ulysses S. Grant.

I'm taking my camera and my laptop so I'll be posting photos, blogging and Facebooking as I can.  I need to take a bit of my routine with me!  LOL!!!!

Stop by again later for an undate!

And The Winner Is.......

The winner of Debi's giveaway is:

Francie of The Scented Cottage Studio!!!!

Francie, please send me an email with your snail mail address and I will forward it to Debi!  She told me that she will ship your package on the 7th when she returns from her cabin.

Congratulations!!!