Summerfest!

Yes, more than a decade ago I had called Summerfest a collection of drunks but we had a great time there this past Sunday. And you will have a great time at the Wauwatosa Farmer’s Market this Saturday (read below). And if you are looking for a great time to compete, the Collectivo Coffee Bean Classic is Sunday July 23rd in Waukesha.

The weather was beautiful for our day at Summerfest, though rain has been a normal part of our summer this year. The mountain bike trails are mostly closed due to mud, but Alpine Valley has trails in wonderful condition and it only cost $2 to ride all day. There are not many deals like that left in the world. Word is that the Middleton/Fitchburg area has stupendous trails of recent construction.

Navigating the Summerfest grounds was akin to navigating a raging river. You just had to jump into the flow of people and hope you could work your way out at your desired destination. Our destination was the BMO Harris Pavilion. When we arrived an American Idol star was performing; cannot recall her name though my wife recognized her. Nice music, singing about sitting together on the front porch.

And if you enjoy real home and family kind of living make sure to make it to the Wauwatosa Farmer’s Market this Saturday. Yes, this Saturday is a fantastical magical bicycle day at the market. Near a dozen bicycle organizations, including Metro Mountain Bikers and Dream Bikes will have booths for this mid-Summer bonanza. It is going to be great and I will not be there, previous engagement, so even better.

Food, family and farm are all a big part of this nations revival. There is a revolution going on around here.

The reason we have gone to Summerfest again, after all these years, was to see The Band Perry. The greatest band no one will talk about. Didn’t here a word amongst all the Summerfest talk on the radio. My wife recorded several songs on her new phone, I simply enjoyed the moment.

It was a great show, certainly not lacking in fashion statement. A few songs had the bass a bit too strong but I think I know why. Just their way of telling the stage next door, “We belong on the main stage.”

I know no other band, group, singer or otherwise that puts out terrific songs of significance. Real life substance stuff. Their time is surely coming.

We planted sunflower seeds last year. Nothing came up. This year we have this sunflower tree shading one of our raised planter beds.

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