Gambi80 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I bet I've asked before...but I gotta ask you what that military base-like place is west of Hanna City on 116. Looks to be an old radar site? Me, my brother and my dad each hauled a gooseneck full of calves and cows down to the Fairview sale barn. Maybe for next time you could recommend a good off the wall place to stop for lunch. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17728-was-down-yer-way-today-rob/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I bet I've asked before...but I gotta ask you what that military base-like place is west of Hanna City on 116. Looks to be an old radar site? Me, my brother and my dad each hauled a gooseneck full of calves and cows down to the Fairview sale barn. Maybe for next time you could recommend a good off the wall place to stop for lunch.That is the former Hanna City Radar Station. After the military pulled out, FAA took over the radar installation and the state took the balance to make an incarceration facilty. It closed in 2002. I've had my own "private prison" since. The radome, (golf ball) is where I work. I was there most of the day. Depending on the time you pass through there are a couple of decent places to eat in the area. You would have driven right past my house if on rt. 116, (Farmington Road) as live on that in the middle of Farmington. Give me a call when in the area, (309) 219-2070. It's always on.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17728-was-down-yer-way-today-rob/#findComment-71705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 That is the former Hanna City Radar Station. After the military pulled out, FAA took over the radar installation and the state took the balance to make an incarceration facilty. It closed in 2002. I've had my own "private prison" since. The radome, (golf ball) is where I work. I was there most of the day. Depending on the time you pass through there are a couple of decent places to eat in the area. You would have driven right past my house if on rt. 116, (Farmington Road) as live on that in the middle of Farmington. Give me a call when in the area, (309) 219-2070. It's always on.RobWill do. We might be back down there next tuesday, I think. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17728-was-down-yer-way-today-rob/#findComment-71708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 One of my customers hauled some head down there yesterday I think.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17728-was-down-yer-way-today-rob/#findComment-71710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 "It's always on"But he usually can't remember where he left it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17728-was-down-yer-way-today-rob/#findComment-71713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 "It's always on"But he usually can't remember where he left it.If it's not in my pocket, it's either smashed by a semi tractor, or buried in a snow bank.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17728-was-down-yer-way-today-rob/#findComment-71714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 That is the former Hanna City Radar Station. After the military pulled out, FAA took over the radar installation and the state took the balance to make an incarceration facilty. It closed in 2002. I've had my own "private prison" since. The radome, (golf ball) is where I work. I was there most of the day. Depending on the time you pass through there are a couple of decent places to eat in the area. You would have driven right past my house if on rt. 116, (Farmington Road) as live on that in the middle of Farmington. Give me a call when in the area, (309) 219-2070. It's always on.RobGreat! I found the shop,now i'm gonna get on google earth and search rt.116 until I find a rusty,yet trusty,crusty Dodge in a driveway. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17728-was-down-yer-way-today-rob/#findComment-71853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Great! I found the shop,now i'm gonna get on google earth and search rt.116 until I find a rusty,yet trusty,crusty Dodge in a driveway.The "Trusty, yet Crusty" Dodge seldom comes home any longer. Usually is inside the shop to prolong it's longevity. Right now it's still up on the center lift as I've not received all the parts to reassemble the front end from the pole interaction last December. I drive a lt. green, (and ugly) Jeep Cherokee since "Double Nuts" died on me due to rust.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17728-was-down-yer-way-today-rob/#findComment-71857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 The "Trusty, yet Crusty" Dodge seldom comes home any longer. Usually is inside the shop to prolong it's longevity. Right now it's still up on the center lift as I've not received all the parts to reassemble the front end from the pole interaction last December. I drive a lt. green, (and ugly) Jeep Cherokee since "Double Nuts" died on me due to rust.RobGreat! I found the shop,now i'm gonna get on google earth and search rt.116 until I find an ugly ass green Jeep Cherokee in a driveway. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17728-was-down-yer-way-today-rob/#findComment-71861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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