Ryburn Place

ANNOUNCING MY RETIREMENT:
Many of you already know that I plan to retire at the end of the year. I have loved meeting so many interesting and fun people at Ryburn Place at Sprague's Super Service in Normal but if I'm going to have a retirement, I've got to retire. It's the only job I've ever had where everyone who comes through the door is happy. Come see me before December 31! (I'm here Thursday-Sunday, 9-5:30.)

NUMBER ONE QUESTION:
What's going to happen to the shop when I retire? The Town of Normal owns the building and they will put out a request for proposals to see what someone might want to do in the space. I will not be making the decision.

Kelly Hahn of Cleveland, OH is the lucky winner of this beautiful quilt, made by Nancy Daniels of Normal in honor of the 250th birthday of the US and the 100th birthday of Route 66. The quilt has 600 pieces and took three months to make. How generous of her to donate it to Fred Walk of Towanda for continuing upkeep, signage, and trees along the linear parkway and Dead Man's Curve.

I am so glad that I went to the ISU College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Sandy Harmon. It was so good to see her recognized for her many achievements. First photo, seated l. to r., Gigi and Frank Miles, Paul and Sandy Harmon, former ISU president, David Strand; standing l. to r. Linda Layne, me, and my best friend, Kathi Davis (Sandy's sister.) Second photo--Paul and Sandy chatting before the program begins.

AND JUST LIKE THAT--I'M BACK! Thanks for understanding my need to close. It was a wonderful ceremony and a thrill to see her honored for all of her hard work--much of it behind the scenes.

I WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 FROM 11:00 TO 2:00 OR SO (I HAVE NO ONE TO WATCH THE SHOP.) My favorite former professor, Sandra Harmon, is being inducted into the Illinois State University College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame tomorrow and I wouldn't miss it for the world!

Sorry to miss you. Get a photo op outside Sprague's Super Service, 305 Pine Street, Normal, IL and get your passport stamped at Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center, 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL. (They are open 9-5 tomorrow.) Or, I have pieces of paper in my Little Free Library on the west side of my parking lot that I stamped with Ryburn Place that you may paste inside your passport.

Come on, gang. You know what to do. Vote for Sprague's Super Service (several categories).

I'm not going to lie--it's HOT Today! But, I took these photos last night at 6pm. You can see that the parking lot is in full shade. The chairs weren't even hot after sitting in the sun all day. Plus, you are encouraged to bring your own bag chair. My backyard will be completely shaded by 6:30. If you are in the area, COME OUT FOR THE PARKING LOT PARTY TONIGHT FROM 6-9pm. (Ryburn Place at Sprague's Super Service, 305 Pine Street, Normal, IL). The Jurassic food truck will begin serving at 6pm and my favorite rockabilly band--Union Avenue--plays at 6pm. Lots of door prizes. Come on, central Illinois--we are a hardy bunch. A little heat won't keep us from partying!

I AM OPEN TODAY.

Ryburn Place at Sprague's Super Service, 305 Pine St., Normal, IL is open today (9-5:30) although the parking lot is being set up for tomorrow's parking lot party. After that is set, you will have to park on the street. Sorry for the inconvenience but the party is going to be so much fun. Hope you're coming out for it--6-9 pm. Union Avenue is playing and there will be a food truck.

Just got a large shipment of these shirts that feature the new Route 66 mural at Sprague's Super Service. Any size small to XXL and YOU GET A FREE MURAL POSTCARD! I'm at 305 Pine Street, Normal, IL 61761. I am open Thursday-Sunday, 9-5:30. They will also be for sale at Saturday's parking lot party (6-9pm). I will mail one to you if you are not local--you pay postage.

We have added a food truck to the parking lot party/dance. Check out Jurassic's menu below. Delicious! They will begin serving at 6pm.

You are invited to Ryburn Place at Sprague's Super Service, 305 Pine Street in Normal 6-9pm on Saturday, Sept. 5 for a Route 66 Centennial Parking Lot Party featuring the rockabilly stylings of Union Avenue.

Ryburn Place Gifts and Gab will be open for shopping and check out our brand-new Route 66 mural.

We’ll have limited seating options, so bring a bag chair to guarantee your spot. Parking will be available on the street, so get here early and please respect our neighbors.

Have dinner, dance, win prizes and hear some great live music at one of McLean County’s most popular Route 66 stops!
This centennial event is sponsored by a grant from Visit BN with support from the Town of Normal.

I am so happy to be here in Normal, meeting so many nice people who are traveling my beloved road. A woman from England found my signs so amusing that she wanted to take my photo with them! Hope you all are having a wonderful day!