Brodhead, WI And Surrounding Area

We made it to Wisconsin, finally! Only about 2 weeks behind when we wanted to be here but here we are!

We are parked at Crazy Horse Campground in Brodhead, WI. Garry and Jenny are here also. Garry is working at the campground while Jenny is working at a furniture store in Janesville. Unfortunately we won't get to spend a lot of time with Jenny because of her work schedule. I really hate that!

We arrived Sunday afternoon after a long days drive from Remington, IN. Did about 100 miles on two lane road and then the rest of the way (almost) on I-39. We were both glad to arrive. After getting set up, Garry & Jenny stopped by and we decided to go out to dinner at a great Italian restaurant up the highway about 5 miles. Very good pizza. After that we came back and crashed. Sleep was needed!

Yesterday, Monday, Garry went with us to Janesville to give us the grand tour. He showed us the high schools that they went to, the house they started full timing from, the downtown area, and a house that Abraham Lincoln stayed at. We drove through two beautiful city parks and through some beautiful housing areas. When it was time for Jenny to get off work, we drove to a Country Buffet to meet her for dinner. Had a really great time.

Today, Tuesday, the three of us (Dean, Garry & me) took off for Monroe, WI. We had decided to eat lunch at Baumgartner's and it was a good choice. Garry had the rib eye steak sandwich, I had the cheeseburger and Dean had chili and a hot dog. We all were very happy with our food. This place is neat. $1.00 bills on the ceiling and there is a trick to getting them there but I can't tell what it is. Our waitress showed it after we gave her a dollar. The money is taken done once or twice a year and given to charity. They have some cute signs inside and I've posted a picture of one in particular. You need to check it out at Picasa. You can get a Limburger cheese sandwich if you desire. Fortunately, I don't think anyone near us had one - we would have been able to tell if they had!

The town square is pretty with the courthouse in the center and shops all around. I would love to go back for some shopping. Next time. We visited Roth Kase cheese factory, a produce store which I can't remember the name right now and then went to Wally World to get some cash and a few items.

After we finished at Wally World we began our hunt for some of the 68 Barn Quilts of Green County, WI. It was fun driving the back roads in search of them - Garry is a great navigator! When we finally got back to Brodhead Garry said he didn't think he would like doing that but was surprised how much he enjoyed it. I'm so glad. I would hate to think we bored him most of the afternoon.

This evening we went with Garry to get our first walleye dinner. It was very good and I'm sure I'll have it again before we leave Wisconsin.

I have posted pictures at Picasa from the past two days. Go take a look. NOTE: The last Barn Quilt is Bear Paw, not FAA Rising Star.

Tomorrow Dean and I take off on our own to Madison and other parts of WI. Be sure and check back to see what we have found...

Safe Travels....