Northwoods Brewing Company (Eau Claire)

Had a chance to visit the Northwoods Brewing Company in Eau Claire, which is inside the Northwoods Brew Pub (Near Oakwood Mall).  Great beer, great atmosphere, and if it had been summer, a grea view of the river.  Love the decor of this place, real Northwoods (of course), almost like something out of Twin Peaks … Continue reading

Packers-Themed Snow Sculptures Created in Downtown Menasha

We should be seeing a lot of this during the week as it’s getting warmer here and we Cheeseheads have to represent with what we have on hand.

Snow Plow Splash On Windshield

Driving Highway 25 near Rice Lake and happened to get a dash-cam shot of a snow plow doing its job, and splashing my window. * * * * * *

Nice Houses In New Richmond

I don’t know why I am posting this other than that I ran across these photos recently and thought what nice houses they were.  Really, this is probably the least important posting ever, but they still are quite lovely homes. * * * * * *

Gordon Set To Carry Load For Badgers In Title Game

No surprise there.

Waukesha School Renamed For Music Icon Les Paul

Only fitting, considering he was and will always be the Wizard Of Waukesha.

Wisconsin’s Flying Trees, No Really!

From a fellow Cheesehead comes Wisconsin’s Flying Trees During WWII.  I know it’s been out for a while, but it’s a really interesting look at a unique piece of Wisconsin history, and more proof to our tradition of military service.  Check it out at AMAZON or on Kindle. *** ***

Badger Bars & Tavern Tales, Fun For Everyone

I met Bill Moen, the author of these two humorous and fascinating Wisconsin Bar stories books, at the Valkyrie Brewery in Dallas (Dallas WISCONSIN, that is). For any lover of good humor, these books are great.  If you love humor, beer, and Wisconsin history in all of its often odd realms, then these are a … Continue reading

Yummies From New London

Came across these pictures from at least two years ago when I drove through New London at dusk.  I had no idea Sara Lee and Hillshire Farms had such a big pressence in Wisconsin.  But it makes perfect sense since making great food is second nature to us.  Got a pile of brand new photos … Continue reading

The Most Useful Cow Statue EVER

 Found this in Thorp at Nualchek’s Meats, and it is franklt the most useful cow statue EVER!   * * * * * *