Its a fresh autumn evening as I write,
looking out at a lone deer grazing 40 feet away.
Hope they stay friendly!
It's been rainy the last days diminishing photo opportunities.
So you'll have to be satisfied with stories of country life.
Recall our June trip to Scandinavia - friendliest people we found in Europe.
Well, the Scandinavians found their way to Wisconsin.
Specifically, the Norwegians.
Yesterday, on my visit to the city - Hollandale, Pop 283
I met Ann and John who run the Hollandale Grocery.
(Family owned since 1958).
They had met Katie last week and immediately made a connection when I entered their store.
I stood out as new to town also.
Their order had arrived so all three isles of the store
were full of boxes waiting to be placed on the shelves.
Ann's Mom and Aunt were assisting in the chore and all were happy to engage in conversation.
As we discussed Norwegian heritage
(theirs, not mine)
I related that my hometown area of Minnesota had many of Norwegian background.
Short story: Ann's cousin is a dentist in St. Cloud who graduated with me from dental school. When leaving the store Ann's mom called out that I must be ok as I'm Norwegian.
I won't let them know the truth just yet!
My next stop was Blanchardville - five miles away in a different direction.
My need was to finalize a contract for propane with Tricia at Blanchardville Coop.
Again conversation ensued... I asked recommendations for a restaurant in town.
Tricia looked at my address and said Blanchardville really doesn't have much other than pubs with burgers but Hollandale has the Log Cabin.
I said that my wife mentioned eating there last week.
Tricia didn't miss a beat and stated that she knew that.
My wife and son were there and her daughter was "eyeing up" Phil.
I'll be on good behavior!
looking out at a lone deer grazing 40 feet away.
Hope they stay friendly!
It's been rainy the last days diminishing photo opportunities.
So you'll have to be satisfied with stories of country life.
Recall our June trip to Scandinavia - friendliest people we found in Europe.
Well, the Scandinavians found their way to Wisconsin.
Specifically, the Norwegians.
Yesterday, on my visit to the city - Hollandale, Pop 283
I met Ann and John who run the Hollandale Grocery.
(Family owned since 1958).
They had met Katie last week and immediately made a connection when I entered their store.
I stood out as new to town also.
Their order had arrived so all three isles of the store
were full of boxes waiting to be placed on the shelves.
Ann's Mom and Aunt were assisting in the chore and all were happy to engage in conversation.
As we discussed Norwegian heritage
(theirs, not mine)
I related that my hometown area of Minnesota had many of Norwegian background.
Short story: Ann's cousin is a dentist in St. Cloud who graduated with me from dental school. When leaving the store Ann's mom called out that I must be ok as I'm Norwegian.
I won't let them know the truth just yet!
My next stop was Blanchardville - five miles away in a different direction.
My need was to finalize a contract for propane with Tricia at Blanchardville Coop.
Again conversation ensued... I asked recommendations for a restaurant in town.
Tricia looked at my address and said Blanchardville really doesn't have much other than pubs with burgers but Hollandale has the Log Cabin.
I said that my wife mentioned eating there last week.
Tricia didn't miss a beat and stated that she knew that.
My wife and son were there and her daughter was "eyeing up" Phil.
I'll be on good behavior!
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