Antique Archaeology

Over the weekend we went to Chicago to visit my daughter and her family.  I took my camera to get pictures of the grandkids.  That was my intent, but every time I wanted to take a picture of them my camera wasn't where I was. 

Does that ever happen to you?

After two nights with little sleep we decided to head home earlier than usual  Sunday morning.  Sitting too long isn't good for Michael's back and on the drive out to Chicago we didn't stop like we should have for breaks.  So on the drive home we knew we needed to be more intentional about taking a break every hour or so in order for Michael to get out and walk a bit.  We also knew this would make for a longer trip home.  Since I had my camera along and hadn't used it for anything else over the weekend, (epic fail, Grandma)...I suggested we stop at some spots where I could take a few pictures while Michael walked.  

One stop was in LeClaire, just after we crossed the Mississippi River.  We decided to stop by Antique Archaeology, the store featured on the History Channel's show "American Pickers."  It wasn't far off our route and was a great place to get off the interstate and take a break.  

 The main store. 

  

Loved seeing this old bike in black and white.  It seemed fitting.

Great setting with the Mississippi River in the background. 

I had to get a picture of this tall metal object as we saw the show where they bought it.  I think they called it a "go around" or something like that. I think it was the precursor to the "roundabouts" you see now.  

They built this additional building a few years ago. It was designed to look like a 1930's service station.  

It was a fun stop.