The Gemini Giant Returns! Route 66 Attraction is Back - Dedication Ceremony - Wilmington, IL

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  • @deniseboldea1624
    @deniseboldea1624 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    It's always nice to see a piece of Americana restored and preserved, I'm also glad that they gave you a piece of the ribbon since you, Adam the Woo and other TH-cam vloggers deserve credit for reigniting intrest in an almost forgotten highway.

  • @jackers245
    @jackers245 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    Jacob, it was great meeting you in Wilmington! I had the Gemini Giant 1 of 6. I live in Bloomington and didn't know about the Santa, so we're going to see it today. Thanks so much for always providing informative and fun videos. I don't do videos, but we travel all over the country too and thanks to you its easier to find things we like. Safe travels my friend!

  • @goofyrulez7914
    @goofyrulez7914 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    (8:40) If Jacob was cold, poor Jessica must have been absolutely freezing. 😞 Merry Christmas all.

    • @ethandayakapacethansblog6373
      @ethandayakapacethansblog6373 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I was, but I have been colder swimming in Lake Superior and seeing the Cubs play in April. I put a coat back on :) I also swam in a glacier-fed lake in the Tetons.

    • @ethandayakapacethansblog6373
      @ethandayakapacethansblog6373 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I was, but I had a coat. I had to ask him if it was really him as I was not used to seeing him with his straw hats and not a stocking cap. I wore a coat and went inside periodically. Seeing the Bears play in the winter, Cubs games in April, and Lake Superior are all cold experiences also. Some folks take ice baths in lakes and whatnot, but that's too much for me.

    • @goofyrulez7914
      @goofyrulez7914 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@ethandayakapacethansblog6373 - It's good to meet you. I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas!

    • @laurag-oe9xo
      @laurag-oe9xo 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@ethandayakapacethansblog6373 I always love seeing people recognize Jacob. Glad you were able to meet him.

  • @matthewfarmer2520
    @matthewfarmer2520 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Morning Jacob 🤓📸 so u Left Indiana and went to Illinois to check out Gemini on route 66. Thanks for sharing this. Take care .

  • @bg199083
    @bg199083 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    I'm glad that the Gemini Giant has returned to its former glory! It was definitely a monumental and glorious occasion, Jacob! 😉😁

  • @Laine2539
    @Laine2539 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    Oh no! Did I miss that? Oh well, I only live 25 minutes away, so I can visit my big, green, “ boyfriend “ anytime! Glad he’s back! I also love the Paul Bunyan at GSU! I used to live near the university in Park Forest, my hometown! Thank you for broadcasting the Giant’s return and Giant in all his glory! ❤

  • @Adventures-with-Mel
    @Adventures-with-Mel 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Yay!! The Gemini Giant is back!! Thank you for documenting this!! 💚💚

  • @DawnBenchley-gt6hu
    @DawnBenchley-gt6hu 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I love Gemini Giant! He's awesome!!!!

  • @maycausedizziness
    @maycausedizziness 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    One of my favorite things about your videos is when I learn just a small thing from a museum visit that leads me down a huge rabbit hole about something or someone. I've now started my deep dive on Merlin Kennedy. Drive safely, Jacob!

  • @APRIL_boymom
    @APRIL_boymom 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    #1 😊😊
    Oh no. That poor lady without a jacket on in the dress!! I felt bad for her. Ouch

    • @ethandayakapacethansblog6373
      @ethandayakapacethansblog6373 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Got a lot of practice in the cold from swimming in Lake Superior and going to Cubs games in April :)

    • @ethandayakapacethansblog6373
      @ethandayakapacethansblog6373 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I had a coat, a white fur one that I briefly removed.

  • @gilbertgranby9339
    @gilbertgranby9339 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    First Off, I wanna Thank You for Braving our Arctic Blast here in IL during this Fall Season. I remember when the Gemini Giant was put to storage for refurbishing, and So Very Happy to see you here for its return. Waving from about 40 miles south of Wilmington. Did Not realize that there is a Paul Bunyon statue nearby.😎✌️

  • @mow4it
    @mow4it 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    I was there the day before the auction of it. Glad to see

  • @racheldelgado277
    @racheldelgado277 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Love it ❤ visited the Giant and the Launching Pad many years ago.

  • @johnny85er
    @johnny85er 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    You made it to sad Paul!!!! I’ve been awaiting this video for a long time! 😊
    I think he’s sad, because there are no trees left to cut down.

  • @supertwillson
    @supertwillson 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I was in Wilmington yesterday. I could have walked over for a Gemini and Carpetbagger sighting. Missed opportunity.

  • @syedhamidi5643
    @syedhamidi5643 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I'm soo happy to see many people show up during the ribbon cutting ceremony 😭❤️. Also you're too cute in the winter gear Jacob 😂🤣

  • @ShelleeGraham
    @ShelleeGraham 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Loved 💚 the GEMINI GIANT restored and rededicated on Route 66 in Wilmington, Illinois! Thank you for sharing this great adventure Jacob the Carpetbagger 💼-very much enjoyed this day of giants & EUM! 👍

  • @thebawsssman
    @thebawsssman 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    people are always so stoked to see you. that's a sign of a quality person.

  • @paulfuryes203
    @paulfuryes203 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Great video, Jacob. Love the fiberglass giants. Till the next one, take care, my friend, and as always safe travels.

  • @ehfrw
    @ehfrw 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Glad this matter is resolved, the attraction can survive for generations to come and hopefully the individual that felt so burdened by it can find some peace.

    • @laurag-oe9xo
      @laurag-oe9xo 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well said.

  • @robylove9190
    @robylove9190 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Have a wonderful trip!

  • @ethandayakapacethansblog6373
    @ethandayakapacethansblog6373 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Jacob, it was a pleasure to meet you, it’s Jessica Anderson, the Miss National Route 66 Supreme. My family was so excited for me that I met you, im just sad that I didnt ask you for an autograph! If you do return to Route 66 please let me know!! Im so glad that you saw the Santa. I stopped at the Polka Dot to eat before I made my way down, and bought a Gemini Giant ornament at Christkindlemart in town. Keep on keeping on, you matter, and your videos inspire many of us. Merry Christmas! And yes, i was cold, but swimming in a glacier-fed lake in the Tetons, swimming in Lake Superior, and watching the Chicago Cubs in April and October can be chilly. I've trained for it, lol. This is my son's account.

  • @dianadelahaye7660
    @dianadelahaye7660 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    That women queen of the day was crazy to not wear a coat😮 Cool little celebration. I love old department stores like Woolworths. Used to love to get a lime aid at the snackbar❤Nice courthouse. Great video

    • @ethandayakapacethansblog6373
      @ethandayakapacethansblog6373 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Not queen of the day, I am the National Route 66 Supreme. I had a coat, a white fur one :) I worked hard to earn my title and win the national title in Barstow at a beauty pageant :)

  • @madebykemo
    @madebykemo 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That piece of the ribbon is such a cool relic from the event. Prime piece for the collection. Awesome video and I could hear the cold in your voice haha. Thanks Jacob, you have inspired me to start to vlog myself.

  • @brimtime8117
    @brimtime8117 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    To bad it was so cold this day. Glad the giant will stay in Wilmington for now!!

  • @lissachocolate
    @lissachocolate 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Gemini Giant looks great! Whoever restored it did a great job. Nice museum too.

  • @burningbeard79
    @burningbeard79 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Not crazy about the metallic paint, to me it feels too modern and steals some nostalgia. But the fact that GG has officially been saved for real makes my heart so happy. The paint is not so important. Thanks for making it to this event Jacob. Awesome.

  • @alliekuma4234
    @alliekuma4234 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Aww Jessica seemed awesome. I love that so many gathered for the statue ceremony. The museum was also quite fascinating!

  • @laurag-oe9xo
    @laurag-oe9xo 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love all your videos but I'm super excited to see you back in California with Jenn. Safe travels.

  • @RobinLuvsWilliam
    @RobinLuvsWilliam 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Stay warm Jacob! I enjoyed this video. Thank you!

  • @peter-n9w5j
    @peter-n9w5j 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks Jacob for freezing your tookus off in order to brings us the sagas of Gemini Diant and Bloomington Santa.🎅The museum is a pleasant and informative bonus. 🏚🏛 Safe travels to you! 🚗

    • @peter-n9w5j
      @peter-n9w5j 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I can spell, really, I can spel reel gud!

  • @lisabaca6793
    @lisabaca6793 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love seeing all your videos. The route 66 one's bring back great memories for me i was born and raised in Barstow California. Was born in 1978 then left Barstow in 1999 to live in Riverside California until 2001 when I moved back to Barstow until I moved to Vernon Texas in 2012. Yes asbestos is horrible my Dad passed away from colon cancer from it.

  • @Jakethebear2021
    @Jakethebear2021 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you, Jacob, for another great video watching from WA state

  • @campingman2156
    @campingman2156 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you soo much for documenting this as I couldn’t be there!! Looked cold but a lot of fun!!

  • @jennyf6446
    @jennyf6446 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh man, you were so close to where I live, Jacob ! Thanks for braving the cold!

  • @Just_a_guy06
    @Just_a_guy06 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Live in Peotone would have loved to have met you!

  • @loricarter4175
    @loricarter4175 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks Jacob. I really enjoyed the video today.😊

  • @pattytracey3131
    @pattytracey3131 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So happy the giant has been saved and revived!!! He looks better than ever!!

  • @OffRampAdventures
    @OffRampAdventures 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its gotta' be nice to find an event and not just vintage attractions on Route 66... Great job!

  • @kristencarlbon4561
    @kristencarlbon4561 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I think that was one of favorite episode of the curb your enthusiasm when Larry spilled coffee on the Klansman robe

  • @BrendaBlystone-u9x
    @BrendaBlystone-u9x 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well hello carpetbagger it's always amazing to see you

  • @henrys3629
    @henrys3629 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you Jacob.

  • @Heyitslisa78
    @Heyitslisa78 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    6:33 Decrode? Decay+erode? I like it, going to use it!

  • @Corgis175
    @Corgis175 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great day for the giants.

  • @juanzapata492
    @juanzapata492 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very cold 🥶

  • @carol-annemartinalolafrase8473
    @carol-annemartinalolafrase8473 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hope u had a lovely thanksgiving

  • @LinecookThorJamiethaxton
    @LinecookThorJamiethaxton 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video as always Jacob and safe travels

  • @wendellmonster6179
    @wendellmonster6179 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for another wonderful video and
    Merry Christmas!!!!🎄

  • @AmericanGiants
    @AmericanGiants 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That is great you went there for the ceremony Jacob. Would have liked to go but it's a rough weekend to fly! Certainly will get up there in 2025 at some point. All of us who were not able to make it, appreciate your video!

    • @TheCarpetbagger
      @TheCarpetbagger  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      He looked great! Thank you for all the work you do!

  • @justjamieyes2812
    @justjamieyes2812 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wish you'd have gone right around the block in Bloomington to the painted wraith oddities shop. You'd have loved it

  • @DebHoeft
    @DebHoeft 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy December 1st
    Safe travels

  • @InykaWarner
    @InykaWarner 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very nice and great

  • @icychill105
    @icychill105 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Jacob is better dressed to meet the gemini giant than adam was to visit alaska

  • @MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk
    @MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good morning Jacob

  • @Just_a_guy06
    @Just_a_guy06 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    unfortunately i think they took it down but there was a giant on top of the Guardian Auto Rebuilders building in Evergreen Park, IL. I grew up a few blocks from it and never knew these giants were a "thing"

  • @suemoo22
    @suemoo22 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You should get some gloves, too, Jacob. Brrr, I hate being cold! 🥶

  • @DrNickRiviera995
    @DrNickRiviera995 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great to see things coming back to Rt 66 and look forward to you doing the entire route again hopefully sooner than later.
    Also got my keyfob! Have you thought of doing different designs/colors when you need to restock? Would be cool to collect the different versions.

  • @craigholstine2154
    @craigholstine2154 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Good Morning " YA ALL" Jacob the Carpetbagger..!!

  • @Retromicky82
    @Retromicky82 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thats really cool they have a new home, though. i think jacob is turning into a South Park character 😂

  • @lisafreeman4222
    @lisafreeman4222 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fun video

  • @lonesoul663
    @lonesoul663 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Glad to see the Gemini Giant standing proudly again.
    8:55 Isn't she cold?

    • @ethandayakapacethansblog6373
      @ethandayakapacethansblog6373 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I got practice from swimming in Lake Superior and Cubs games in April :) I had a coat that I removed for a few photos.

  • @mikehughes4969
    @mikehughes4969 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    You can never evoke the Euem rule too much for me. Good to see the Gemini Giant back along side of Route 66 where he belongs and I can't decide if that Paul Bunyon is sad, or simply exhausted after a hard days work.

  • @danielmkubacki
    @danielmkubacki 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Three GIANTS!

  • @foxyvonreddd4564
    @foxyvonreddd4564 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Yay

  • @kristencarlbon4561
    @kristencarlbon4561 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I will take subfreezing temperatures over hot and humid any day

    • @ethandayakapacethansblog6373
      @ethandayakapacethansblog6373 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I was grateful that it was dry. I can take cold over being wet from rain, sleet, or snow. We were getting the snow in downstate Illinois. Miss National Route 66 Supreme.

  • @fossilsue
    @fossilsue 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    How many statues of Paul Bunyon are there in the USA? There was one in Bangor, Maine, but I don't know if it is still there.

    • @jackers245
      @jackers245 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's still there, I saw it over our summer trip.

    • @mollysmith1226
      @mollysmith1226 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There's one in Michigan

  • @RawRimaPolarBear
    @RawRimaPolarBear 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Paul Bunyan is sad because it’s so cold out there 🥶

  • @Drambles77
    @Drambles77 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Bag of Sand, lmao. 28:14

  • @umrmech84
    @umrmech84 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was so sorry for the National Route 66 Supreme Queen. She must have been frozen!!!

  • @Billybob-v1h
    @Billybob-v1h 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My family lives near there

  • @catholicactionbibleonlyist1813
    @catholicactionbibleonlyist1813 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I am they save the Gemini giant
    The real Santa Claus was Turkish Greek

  • @CC-qx7hk
    @CC-qx7hk 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    28:14 Jacob youve milked real cows now, you know youre not supposed to pull down 😭😂
    Love your vids, its nice to have some non holiday videos occasionally. Drive safe!

  • @pattytracey3131
    @pattytracey3131 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Poor Paul is sad to be in Illinois!!

  • @nickbeck8891
    @nickbeck8891 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What about John hendry and Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunton are America tall tales, but Johnny Appleseed was a real tale tale, and John hendry was one of them who was working on those rail roads .

  • @umrmech84
    @umrmech84 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was disappointed that you didn't have a second set of enamel pins (enamel pins, enamel pins, enamel pins) on your stocking cap.

  • @oldfarmshow
    @oldfarmshow 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👍❤️

  • @revlandon1
    @revlandon1 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have you been to Virginia Beach to see the statue of Neptune?

  • @TheRhonda77
    @TheRhonda77 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey, Jacob, is there any chance you might make a trip to Kentucky Kingdom for their first ever Christmas event?

  • @JOHNSNEVERHOME
    @JOHNSNEVERHOME 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for a great video of a great moment for us Route 66 fans.
    I have a question for you (or anyone who knows the answer) ---
    What is the significance of the number 5422 on the rocket ?

    • @TheCarpetbagger
      @TheCarpetbagger  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s the number of the local VFW post

  • @patriottowing4973
    @patriottowing4973 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    wheres the football that was stuck in his helmet lol what happened to the little dinner this was originally at?

  • @noahfellers1246
    @noahfellers1246 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello my friend from Rome Georgia noah Justin fellers

  • @erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803
    @erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    ✨Good morning ☕️ & happy December!✨🍂🍁🍂🍁🥶🎄
    TH-camr- Urban Historian

  • @MsShirleyD
    @MsShirleyD 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Are you Wills brother? You look and sound like him. From Will and Dawn videos.

  • @markrowe8824
    @markrowe8824 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    your hand in the videos thumbnail picture looks like it's trying to grab something 🧐🤔

  • @kristencarlbon4561
    @kristencarlbon4561 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What does decode mean ??

    • @gilbertgranby9339
      @gilbertgranby9339 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I believe the word he used was, 'decrode'; which means to become old and worn out over time. ✨️✌️

    • @kristencarlbon4561
      @kristencarlbon4561 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ I looked it up. It says translating printed. words into speech and I don’t think he meant that that’s the the only thing I could find I think he meant deteriorating

  • @JoshuaJackson1997
    @JoshuaJackson1997 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    #2😊😊

  • @JAXXINSAINITY666
    @JAXXINSAINITY666 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    #3

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