Category Archives: Transportation

Wade House

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Roger

On our way to a short weekend trip to Northern Wisconsin, we stopped at the Wade House Historic Site. We took a short carriage ride to the house and were guided through those parts of it not packed with school … Continue reading →

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Back Yard Balloon

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Roger

I was at my desk in my study with the window open when I heard this balloon going over my house. Yes, heard. The balloonist was turning on the jets — whoosh, whoosh, whoosh — to gain altitude to clear … Continue reading →

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Demolition Derbies

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Roger

We found seats in the grandstand on the fairgrounds to watch the demolition derby.       At the Walworth County Fair

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Historic Auto Attractions

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Roger

“Auto Attractions” doesn’t begin to describe this museum. The guy who created this collection bought everything he could find that had anything to do with anybody you’ve ever heard of — from Abraham Lincoln to Laural and Hardy to John … Continue reading →

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Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Roger

On Tuesday, I set forth in search of adventure. My first stop was this small museum in an old airplane hangar on a small airport in rural Boone County. I was the only visitor. The museum is lodged in a … Continue reading →

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