Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Yum!
Only Northeastern Wisconsinites know about this delicious chicken soup/stew that is cooked in a stainless steel washing machine drum over an open fire. Oh and it must be stirred with an unvarnished canoe paddle. No I am NOT kidding you! As for the recipe; ask my dad.
Water Fight
Firefighters from various communities compete to push the barrel to the opposite end of the line. I think they were volunteer firefighters for the most part. It was so hot. I kept wishing they would miss the barrel and hit the crowd.
Polka Dancers
Two tents, two bands per tent taking turns at playing rousing polka music. Did you know the polka is Wisconsin's state dance/
It is not as alluring and exotic as the hula but it is easier to learn. You can't help but be happy when you hear a polka.
It is not as alluring and exotic as the hula but it is easier to learn. You can't help but be happy when you hear a polka.
Brad and Terra's New House
This is the backyard of the house which is smack dab on the bank of the Milwaukee river.
I mean literally; they could slip a kayak right into the water without leaving their house and
imagine how relaxing that would be after a hard day at work! Although I would opt for the hot tub on the back deck; especially on a cool fall day.
I mean literally; they could slip a kayak right into the water without leaving their house and
imagine how relaxing that would be after a hard day at work! Although I would opt for the hot tub on the back deck; especially on a cool fall day.
Cindy and Dave
I was so glad that my brother Dave and his wife Cindy were able to meet us in Milwaukee at a brew pub (great food too!) for lunch.
FOR SALE: Two Room Schoolhouse
This is the school that my mom and her brother and sisters went to when they were kids. I think it was grades 1-8.
And actually I believe my great aunt Gladys Caldie also taught here. Now it is less than a mile away from where Lisa, Tim and Tanner live. Sure wish I could afford to buy and restore it.
And actually I believe my great aunt Gladys Caldie also taught here. Now it is less than a mile away from where Lisa, Tim and Tanner live. Sure wish I could afford to buy and restore it.
Boating on the Mishagamie
I am not sure I spelled it right but that is how the name of this lake sounds. It is full of fishing holes and Tim and Tanner probably know all of them. I made a much appreciated find on this little spin around the lake; an anchor that someone else had lost. We were able to pull it up out of the muck and sand and I am sure Tim will find a use for it.
Tanner & Jesse
I think Jesse is the cutest yet kind of funny looking dog (I mean that in a nice way
Lisa)
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Tanner Reads!
It was so much fun to look through all of the work that Tanner had saved from kindergarten. But the 'icing on the cake' was having him read for me. He sure is well prepared for first grade.
Friday, August 18, 2006
Sela and Kelby
All around Madison it's 'Cows on Parade' and they really are colorful and creative. I liked them better than the pigs that Seattle had on their streets a few years back.
The Fossum Family
Eating a much deserved snack on the Madison capital square green. It was hotter than blazes and we walked all around the square and then some. Kelby and Sela didn't complain a bit, so it was kind of hard for us adults to do any whining but it was HOT!
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