Frank OlesJan 7, 20205 min read1967 Schwinn Stingray FastbackEveryone has their Rosebud. This bicycle is mine. That one treasured artifact from their childhood that reminds them of better, simpler...
Frank OlesJul 27, 20193 min readUnion Pacific Big Boy #4014The Big Boy is coming to town! The Oles Family has always been huge fans of model railroading and trains. When we heard there was a...
Frank OlesJun 15, 20193 min readKennedy Space Center 2019The last time we were on a family vacation was back in 2016. So when we had an opportunity to visit Florida again this year, Clayton...
Frank OlesMar 22, 20173 min readClay wins race at Windy City RC!Clayton won the Family Night RC Race at Windy City RC Raceway against 14 other competitors and I could not be more proud of him! We...
Frank OlesAug 21, 20164 min readElburn Charity Race 2016 - Clay Wins!I could not be more proud of Clayton right now. At the Elburn Days Charity RC Race on Sunday, Clay overcame adversity and frustration...
Frank OlesAug 7, 20161 min readPar King Mini GolfSunday, we decided to take the Beetle out to Lincolnshire to the Par-King mini golf course. Par-King has been around since the 1950s, and...
Frank OlesAug 6, 20161 min readHobby Town Race August 6, 2016This was Clay's second time racing at Hobby Town in St. Charles. We find the event is well organized and the RC enthusiasts who are there...
Frank OlesJul 23, 20162 min readClay's First RC Car RaceRC cars have always been a big father/son activity for me and my son Clay. I got him started when he was 4 years old, and his skills have...
Frank OlesFeb 27, 20162 min readThe Big Boy Rides AgainWoo-woo! After sitting dormant for the last few years, the Union Pacific Big Boy is once again chugging around the rails of the Oles'...
Frank OlesSep 20, 20152 min readX-Wing RC Car BuildIt's no secret my son Clay and I are big fans of Star Wars. So with all the hype over the upcoming film lately, we could not help...