As I mentioned earlier, the fall colors probably peaked a week after we left Wisconsin, but since neither of us had ever been to Devil’s Lake, we decided to make the drive anyway. It turned out to be the perfect way to spend a Thursday afternoon. There were just a handful of people at the…
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Chicago
We visited Chicago on Wednesday. Steve, Kelly and thedude started the day at the opulent Four Seasons Chicago Luxury Hotel. The oysters and sushi were OK, but we give the view and atmosphere five stars. Next, Kelly dragged us to Water Tower Place where we peered through windows at a whole lot of things we…
More Hilights From Our Visit to Wunnerful Wisconsin
Tuesday was a busy day with an outstanding lunch at B.J. Wentger’s in Burlington, a short tour of Lake Como aboard the Kimpossible and finally a prime rib dinner with old friends at Eric and Bonnie’s fabulous estate. Kelly had a chance to witness the heart-warming hippotherapy program offered on the property before we warmed…
Dinner with Chef Dieter
It should come as no surprise that food and wine have played a significant role in our trip so far. We had an excellent Alsacienne meal at the Chef’s Corner in Williams Bay. Dieter provided the fine cuisine, Steve supplied numerous bottles of rare wine, and we finished the evening off with a bottle of…
My Most Favorite-est Model
I never get tired of shooting Kelly. I’m extremely lucky to have such a patient and beautiful wife. 🙂
Some Things Never Change
What trip would be complete without a visit to John’s Main Event? It is always great to see all of you. A special thanks to Kalvin, Scott, Julie, Lexy and Lynne for going the extra mile to be there. I wish we could see each other much more often!
Kerry and Matt Wed in Wisconsin
Kerry and Matt were married yesterday in a lovely ceremony at St. Mary’s Church in Burlington. I think the bride was particularly beautiful. 🙂 Congratulations, Matt and Kerry!
Jumpin’ Jack Chestnut
From time to time friends send me fabulous images. This is definitely one of them. Meet Jack. The black and white is a nice touch don’t you think? It really sets off the metallic costume from its leafy surroundings. Most excellent costume and photography by Siobhan Chestnut. Fabulous!
Steve’s Stude’s
Steve with two of his three beloved Studebakers. The black one is a 1962 Studebaker Grand Turismo – one of just 7700 ever made. (Yes, that’s Kelly in the back seat.) The other is a 1958 Silver Hawk. Steve also owns a blue Commander, (1962?) but it was not able to make it to the…
More from Wisconsin
A few more of my favorites from our day at Eric and Bonnie’s.
I’ve Been Horribly Lazy…
It seems like months since we last traveled to Wisconsin. I made the mistake of shooting more than 800 pictures, and the thought of prepping them for the blog has been daunting, to say the least! I’ll see if I can get a few shots up from time to time. Thanks soooo much to our…
Wisconsin – Again
I took Kelly with me on my second trip to Wisconsin this year. We had such a wonderful time that we’re just about ready to move there. (I know – before we do that I need to bring her to Wisconsin in February…) We spent much of our time in Williams Bay, but also visited…
Dave and Kalvin in the “Bad Ride”
Ok, from time to time, I’m gonna post images that have significance to just a few people – mostly from my illustrious past. I apologize to those of you who find this stuff boring or adolescent or both. It has meaning to ME, and, well, that’s what this site is about, right? So, here are…
Scanning Old Images Again
Due to popular demand, I have begun to scan my old slides and negatives again. In the process, I am coming across images of which I have no memory whatsoever – like this one. Can anyone tell me where I was when I shot this picture of Jeff in September or October of 1989?
Wonderful Wisconsin
Last week’s trip to my home state was the best ever. Everything I did exceeded expectations. I just wish Kelly had been there. Of course, 4 days in July during some of the nicest weather I’ve ever known in that state might be a bit misleading. It’s one thing to talk about Wisconsin winters –…
Last Day in Wisconsin
On my last full day in Burlington, I set the Wayback Machine to the late seventies and shared a few memories with friends that I haven’t seen in a l-o-n-g time. I can not say for sure when last this group was in the same place at the same time. My best guess is that…
Sad, Mad, Bad
You know, I just have to say this – Jeff deserves better. No headstone? No marker of any kind? What the shit? Clearly, he made many, many bad choices. But I’m pretty sure that I will never laugh as hard as I did with Jeff. I am very sure I will never meet a human…
30th Class Reunion
Then of course, there was this class reunion – Burlington High School Class of ’73. Yikes! I’ll admit that I was a bit nervous before the big party. I was afraid that I would not recognize anyone. It turned out that I did recognize about half of the classmates who attended – and most of…
Steve and James in Williams Bay
Whew! I have a lot to say about my trip to Wisconsin. Lucky for you, I don’t like to type. I’d rather let my pictures do most of the talking. I will say that my trip was pretty well scripted before I even got on the plane. I had three hours here, exactly four hours…
Daydreamin’ About SPAM
As August 12th approaches, I can’t help but think fondly of my lovely friend – SPAM. Why, you ask? Because August 12th and 13th are peak days for the Perseid Meteor Shower, of course! You see, where I come from, SPAM stands for Special People Admiring Meteors. Unfortunately, I’m gonna miss this year’s trip, but…
Milwaukee’s Architectural Gem
I guess you all know that I’m from Wisconsin. Unfortunately, I haven’t been back to my home state since March – mainly ‘cuz I don’t travel in my new job. However, this year marks thirty years since I said goodbye to Burlington High School, and I have decided that I’m going to fly back for…
Milwaukee County Stadium
While on the subject of cool panoramic photos shot by friends, today’s Shot of the Day comes from my pal Mark Chestnut, who lives in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He took this full 360 degree panorama when Milwaukee’s Miller Park was nearly completed. Look closely, and can just make out the the new park in the background.
Hope Dies
I just learned that my ex-boss and friend for thirty years has
100 years as a Cheesehead
My Grandmother – and avid Green Bay Packer fan – turned 100 years old today! Kelly and I flew to Green Bay to help her celebrate. We saw most of my family. We first visited my sister and brother-in-law at their new home. The next day we drove to Packerland for the party. My Grandmother…