In 2017 my husband, along with our youngest daughter and our granddaughter made a trip to Casey, Illinois to see the small town that boasted:
While there we saw nine creations by Jim Bolin that have made the Guinness Book of World Records.
You can read all about that visit and see pictures of the world’s largest wind chimes, rocking chair, wooden shoe, gavel, mailbox and birdcage in my post.
Since then Bolin has added more big things. There will be a big celebration on September 28 as Guinness officials will arrive to certify the latest biggest things Bolin has made. They will be looking at the world’s largest teeter-totter, barber pole, Chevrolet truck key, twizzle spoon and golf driver.
The spoon is more than 11’6” long and was hot-dip galvanized to give the spoon corrosion protection.
When Guinness Book of World Records has confirmed it is the largest spoon, it will be placed at a bar and grill in downtown Casey, Brown’s Place.
World’s largest golf tee
My little granddaughter looking out from the world’s largest mailbox.
World’s largest knitting and crochet hook. These 25 pounds needles were actually used to knit the square piece shown here.
World’s biggest pitchfork
There are many other “big” things that, while not in the Guinness World Book, still are big and interesting to see.
The downtown area where many of these large items are is also beautifully landscaped.
There is also a neat place to have lunch. Richards Farm Restaurant combines great food with antique farm furnishings.
The funniest time on our trip was when we had been on the road about two hours and our little granddaughter wanted to know when we were going to get there. She was puzzled why we were traveling on far to go to Casey’s when there was a Casey’s store right in our own town. (Casey’s is a quick shop in the Quad Cities area and she thought we were going to one of their stores – did not realize we were going to the town Casey.)
Memories I still treasure from two years later.
If you are ever in the area of Casey, Illinois you must take time to visit this special small town.
It’s a town where Paul Bunyan would feel at home.
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