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O.P.S. Heads 
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 Topic: Downtown Gifford, Il. - Gordyville
Posted: 18 Dec 2013 at 6:11pm |
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Does anyone know what is left of downtown Gifford after the storms? To be more specific, there is a bar downtown (name - The Back Forty maybe??) that is a good stop for pizza and(more)beer between sessions. This bar for me is an integral part of the whole experience and aids to good health while on the trip. Without it a new plan must be devised.
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wi50
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Posted: 18 Dec 2013 at 6:43pm |
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I have no idea what is in Gifford, but plan a trip down to Urbana. My crew and I made several trips last year to the Silver Bullet. It just happens to be a wonderfull place if you wish to pass some time. You can also get that nice warm fuzzy feeling knowing you're helping to support the local economy.
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O.P.S. Heads
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Posted: 18 Dec 2013 at 6:54pm |
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Well that all sounds good and an establishment that goes buy the name "Silver Bullet" sounds good (Bob Seger live appearance?)and Lord knows I support the locals wherever I go, but Urbana is a 25 min. drive compared to 2 minutes in going to Gifford. Maybe the bar right at the north end of Gordy will have some room.
I am pretty sure myself and my trusty sidekick will have no business driving 25 miles into a larger city with an official police force after any of the sessions.
Edited by O.P.S. Heads - 18 Dec 2013 at 6:58pm
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Ihateillinoisnazis
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Posted: 18 Dec 2013 at 7:26pm |
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I will second Wi's choice in establishments. Top shelf whiskey for a good deal, a good time to be had, and good people too ;) Urbana is a much better town than ramtool in general. I'd stay in that town if I were going again this year.
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Posted: 18 Dec 2013 at 7:27pm |
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you going to help out the poor local collage girls pay there tuition they need it they apparently don't have much money to buy clothes
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wi50
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Posted: 18 Dec 2013 at 7:37pm |
Do they need cloths????? It's warm in there., why would they need cloths? It's simple trickle down economics. 
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Posted: 18 Dec 2013 at 7:39pm |
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Im not positive but I think the north forty is open. Im sure the homestead is its also in Gifford
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Ihateillinoisnazis
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Posted: 18 Dec 2013 at 7:52pm |
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I think Patric knows the deal. Those college girls need something to do while on winter break. Those old boys from Iowa sure were havin a good time last year..
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Posted: 19 Dec 2013 at 6:05am |
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I was with a buddy and his truck broke down there we tried to find a mechanic but no such luck
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injpumpEd
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Posted: 19 Dec 2013 at 7:08am |
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I hope the north 40 is still open too! A quick 2 minute drive from the pull after the afternoon session ends, shoot the bull, drink a couple cold ones, and have a pizza. Then head back the 2 minute drive for the evening session. It's nice in there where you can actually visit, not having a dang juke box blaring crappy music! lol! OPS, see you and your trusty sidekick in a few weeks! I plan to get down there for friday afternoon session. Saw the thursday list and kinda wanted to see that, but all the rooms are booked! I have mine already booked for friday night.
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Posted: 20 Dec 2013 at 7:23pm |
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I was in Gifford tonight and the North Forty was open!
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O.P.S. Heads
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Posted: 21 Dec 2013 at 1:17pm |
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That is good to hear. Thank a bunch for the information.
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Posted: 22 Dec 2013 at 10:37pm |
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Yes, definitely go the the Silver Bullet route. I always feel better helping the local economy and supporting single mothers..
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