tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225273652435185072.post2109401631313004738..comments2023-06-12T11:04:32.739-05:00Comments on Central Illinois Life: Gene's Drive In, BloomingtonHenny Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17954864745624157192noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225273652435185072.post-43120868487443402692008-08-22T10:43:00.000-05:002008-08-22T10:43:00.000-05:00I've since moved to the UK, but when I was growing...I've since moved to the UK, but when I was growing up in Bloomington this was my favourite place as a little girl (and actually, while I haven't been back in YEARS - I'll say it still very much is) Is it me, or do I remember HUGE cones FILLED with ice cream. I know I was small, but I also know those cones were larger than life - and I ate every bit of it each time. It's good to see it's still around, and I'll definitely make a point to visit when I come back next summer to see my friends and family. Talk about memories!!<BR/><BR/>AngieAngiePangiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646903641255318525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225273652435185072.post-42464868565423157202007-08-23T09:36:00.000-05:002007-08-23T09:36:00.000-05:00I changed the description because I asked about th...I changed the description because I asked about the hard pack ice cream last night and the server said they didn't have any.Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954864745624157192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225273652435185072.post-22589370457479595792007-08-23T09:07:00.000-05:002007-08-23T09:07:00.000-05:00I tried vanilla dipped in crunch last night and I ...I tried vanilla dipped in crunch last night and I didn't like it as much as the lemon. THeir lemon soft serve is awesome.Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954864745624157192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225273652435185072.post-82430326487962052652007-08-22T17:36:00.000-05:002007-08-22T17:36:00.000-05:00I keep hearing that the Winery has good food, but ...I keep hearing that the Winery has good food, but I've only been drank when I've been in.monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495043002412198495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225273652435185072.post-84750232513587037282007-08-16T16:49:00.000-05:002007-08-16T16:49:00.000-05:00To tell the truth, I wouldn't go out of my way for...To tell the truth, I wouldn't go out of my way for Krekels the way I would for Gene's. It may be heresay, it may be because I'm not a Decatur native, but for me it's only pretty good. I do like their chocolate malt pretty well. It's better than most Dairy Queen malts. And the burgers are pretty good with thin crispy edges, but I'd rather go to the Winery if I'm in town.Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954864745624157192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225273652435185072.post-73594054159375799412007-08-16T14:24:00.000-05:002007-08-16T14:24:00.000-05:00I LOVE Gene's. LOVE IT!!! As big a fan of chocol...I LOVE Gene's. LOVE IT!!! As big a fan of chocolate as I am, I always get the vanilla dipped in crunch (their version is sprinkles and krispies). <BR/><BR/>I've been waiting to hear about Krekel's! I haven't been all summer, now we're going to have to take a drive once the weather gets a little cooler! Will we be getting a full review?<BR/><BR/>Did I mention I LOVE Gene's. :)monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495043002412198495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225273652435185072.post-81529920313236818112007-08-14T23:01:00.000-05:002007-08-14T23:01:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for you comment on my blog - it fel...Thanks so much for you comment on my blog - it felt like someone waving to me from my home state! Forest City is my home town, a very small place off of Route 136. I was there just this last weekend for a great evening of celebrating at Willett's Winery in Manito. This is a great addition to the area.<BR/><BR/>Hello again from Illinois!<BR/><BR/>- Elaine RayElaine Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06383606352548261969noreply@blogger.com