Anyone here in the Peoria, IL area?

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  • November 16, 2011 at 10:52 pm
    Shanna
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    It has been quite some time since I have been here. But, I wanted to see if there was anyone in the Peoria area. We are in the process of trying to relocate to the area. My husband has his 3rd interview next week with a company there and a 1st interview with another company this Friday.

    November 16, 2011 at 11:13 pm
    chocodog
    Participant

    No, but my family is originally from there and my mother was born there. Not that it will do you any good but I was surprised that you mentioned it and it brought back some terrific childhood memories. 🙂  Thanks

    November 17, 2011 at 12:14 am
    JenKeithley
    Member

    I live 40 minutes from Peoria and travel there periodically. If you end up moving there, please PM me and maybe we can get together!

    November 17, 2011 at 12:44 am
    momto2blessings
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    How fun to see Peoria mentioned!!!  I was born and raised there….my family still lives there.  If you have any homeschool qu., I have a good friend who homeschools there and could ask.  Unfortunately, her daughter is probably going to school in January, though.   Blessings, Gina

    November 17, 2011 at 12:53 am
    AprilMayJune75
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    We live about 90 miles from there. I have been there twice within the past month for work training, and the drive wasn’t so bad. I would love to go for an occasional meet-up. 🙂

    They have a nice children’s museum, from what I understand, and a few museums, I think.

    April

    November 17, 2011 at 2:50 am
    blue j
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    I live about 45 min or so from Peoria.  I also know that there is a Charlotte Mason group in the area.  PM me, and I will give you the contact information for the gal that started it. 

    As far as attractions go that April mentioned, our family has a membership to the Wildlife Prairie Park which my children thoroughly enjoy.  We’ve been there twice in the last month.  It’s also a great place to find a spot and follow it through the seasons for nature study. 🙂

    ~jacqleene

    November 17, 2011 at 3:45 pm
    momto2blessings
    Participant

    Yes, Wildlife Prairie Park is wonderful.  You’re also not too far from Springfield, IL…lots of great Lincoln sites.  I hear the new Lincoln Museum is awesome…we plan to go this year since we’re studying that period.  Best wishes:)  Gina

    November 17, 2011 at 4:55 pm
    AprilMayJune75
    Participant

    How could I forget about the Wildlife Park? LOL. Our family took a trip there about 15 years ago, and it was great. I keep wanting to take DD there, but haven’t made it yet.

    jacqleene, that would be an incredible place to do nature study through the seasons!! 🙂

    April

    November 17, 2011 at 4:58 pm
    missingtheshire
    Member

    How far is Peoria from St Louis, that park sounds like a great place to visit?

    November 17, 2011 at 5:10 pm
    momto2blessings
    Participant

    Linda, here’s the link: http://www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org/visit-maps.cfm.  I’m not sure, but I would guess 3 hours-ish for you.  I’m also about 3 hours from Peoria. The park is a lot of fun.  You walk along trails and they have animals like bears, cougars, wolves, etc. roaming in enclosed woods for you to spot. Also has a nature center with pelts, info., etc. and gift shop. Sounds like there’s several of us…maybe we need to have a SCM Nature Study fieldtrip once the weather warms up:)   Blessings, Gina

    November 17, 2011 at 9:15 pm
    blue j
    Participant

    Gina, that is a great idea for an SCM Nature fieldtrip!  How nice to be able to meet up with some of you and enjoy all that is at WPP to boot.

    Just another good reason to move to the Peoria area! Cool

    November 17, 2011 at 9:28 pm
    csmamma
    Participant

    Shanna, I’m not in the Peoria area, but had to give you a warm WELCOME BACKSmile! Its so good to see you here again; Hope you plan to stick around! Blessings, Heather

    November 17, 2011 at 9:38 pm
    momto2blessings
    Participant

    Jacqleene, I’d love to do that:)  Maybe we can touch back in the Spring and see if there’s interest!  :)Gina

    December 21, 2011 at 2:55 am
    Shanna
    Participant

    Heather,

    I have been so busy with getting ready to move that i missed this whole thread till tonight.

    You are so sweet to remember me. I do plan on being back but I am so busy right now. How have you been?

    December 21, 2011 at 2:57 am
    Shanna
    Participant

    BTW, we are moving to Peoria. My husband has taken a job with OSF. He leaves here (Dallas) in 2.5 weeks and we will follow some time in early/mid Feb.

    Anyone know of a room he could rent? The extended stay hotels there are out of sight!!!!!

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