So, here we are, fans, back in the loving bosom of our three dogs after our week of fun and adventure in Wisconsin and points south.
Last Thursday, we braved the flattest, calmest seas that I have ever witnessed on Lake Michigan so that my darling bride would not be seasick on the legendary SS Badger. For you Alaska folks, the Badger is the midwest version of the Alaska Ferry system. Four hours after our departure from Ludington, we were pulling into Manitowoc, Wisconsin, in a driving rainstorm. We were on our way to Wausau, Wis., by way of Green Bay.
The night before our departure, we got to spend the night with our friends Jason and Tammy in their lovely house in Whitehall. That, in turn, followed a nice visit with Ella Parker and her fiance, Don, in Allendale. It was just a visiting kind of evening. Many thanks for the hospitality of our friends.
Back to Wisconsin. We stayed in a big waterpark hotel that seemed to be populated largely by financial planners. I would have thought that after the excesses of Wall Street and its minions, that they would be wearing burqas for anonymity, not polo shirts with company logos. Oh well, someone must manipulate the markets...
Friday found the two lovebirds strolling the quiet streets of downtown Wausau. We found a cool whitewater kayaking area right next to the business district. There was nothing to do but watch folks shoot the rapids and play in the waves. It made me miss the old whitewater days. In the evening, we attended a Wisconsin Woodchucks baseball game, highlighted by Leinenkugel beer night and fireworks after a ten-inning struggle (unfortunately, the visiting team won).
Saturday marked the wedding celebration of our co-workers and friends Sara and Eric Jung. We got to see some friends from Alaska, and a good time seemed to be had by all. By the way, I can safely report that fresh cheese curds do indeed squeak when you bite into them....
On Sunday, we visited with gracious host and NRLTN fan Bob Lipak in the great city of Milwaukee. It reinforced the impression that I have formed on a couple of previous visits that the city is a very nice place to visit and live in. On Sunday evening, we pushed on to Chicago, where I spent the next two days playing professional development ace, while my bride played tourist. I did get to enjoy the downtown setting and the fabulous Chicago skyline and lakefront in my free hours.
We got back this morning, and have already visited the Traverse City Film Festival to see our first two movies of the week. We want to thank everyone for being so gracious and friendly over the past week, and to enjoy as much time as we can with all of our friends and family before we leave.
There is much to be done...
Last Thursday, we braved the flattest, calmest seas that I have ever witnessed on Lake Michigan so that my darling bride would not be seasick on the legendary SS Badger. For you Alaska folks, the Badger is the midwest version of the Alaska Ferry system. Four hours after our departure from Ludington, we were pulling into Manitowoc, Wisconsin, in a driving rainstorm. We were on our way to Wausau, Wis., by way of Green Bay.
The night before our departure, we got to spend the night with our friends Jason and Tammy in their lovely house in Whitehall. That, in turn, followed a nice visit with Ella Parker and her fiance, Don, in Allendale. It was just a visiting kind of evening. Many thanks for the hospitality of our friends.
Back to Wisconsin. We stayed in a big waterpark hotel that seemed to be populated largely by financial planners. I would have thought that after the excesses of Wall Street and its minions, that they would be wearing burqas for anonymity, not polo shirts with company logos. Oh well, someone must manipulate the markets...
Friday found the two lovebirds strolling the quiet streets of downtown Wausau. We found a cool whitewater kayaking area right next to the business district. There was nothing to do but watch folks shoot the rapids and play in the waves. It made me miss the old whitewater days. In the evening, we attended a Wisconsin Woodchucks baseball game, highlighted by Leinenkugel beer night and fireworks after a ten-inning struggle (unfortunately, the visiting team won).
Saturday marked the wedding celebration of our co-workers and friends Sara and Eric Jung. We got to see some friends from Alaska, and a good time seemed to be had by all. By the way, I can safely report that fresh cheese curds do indeed squeak when you bite into them....
On Sunday, we visited with gracious host and NRLTN fan Bob Lipak in the great city of Milwaukee. It reinforced the impression that I have formed on a couple of previous visits that the city is a very nice place to visit and live in. On Sunday evening, we pushed on to Chicago, where I spent the next two days playing professional development ace, while my bride played tourist. I did get to enjoy the downtown setting and the fabulous Chicago skyline and lakefront in my free hours.
We got back this morning, and have already visited the Traverse City Film Festival to see our first two movies of the week. We want to thank everyone for being so gracious and friendly over the past week, and to enjoy as much time as we can with all of our friends and family before we leave.
There is much to be done...
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