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Davidson Windmill, Lakeside, Wisconsin "Built by Finnish immigrant and homesteader, Jacob (Tapola) Davidson, it served Old-Brule and Lakeside in the South Shore region from 1904 to 1926. Constructed of native materials, it was used for milling locally grown grains for both animal and human consumption. Old-Brule Heritage Society 2001" This was a cool side stop, my hubby said we were there in August 2020, and so thankful they had a pit toilet because you were not in a well populated area ...it's the small things in life that mean the most!! Can I get an AMEN???!! so true. LOL!! Gorgeous area. Lovely windmill ....so cool. Love seeing these. What amazing piece of architecture. Hope you are well today. Thank you for stopping by today. Take Care. Beth ( ; 

 S7703 US Highway 12, North Freedom, WI 53951 "Dr. Evermor's Forevertron is the largest scrap metal sculpture in the world..." It is fun to see, more my hubby's style than mine ...I mean to see it in person is just amazing how huge these critters are ...apparently there are many movies that were filmed there. There is a variety shop at the front and you pretty much say I wanna see "Forevertron" and they tell you where to head to see these awesome finds. Neat-O!! right??! What fun. Thank you for stopping by today. Hope you are well. Take Care. Beth ( ;

Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Road, Batesville, VA 22924 (434)823-2001 https://batesvillemarket.com/ What was delicious there you might ask? Their "sticky buns", we got some 2 sandwiches, dish of tuna salad and one sticky bun to go ...got home and I about died, the hubby was super kind and let me have most of it, my mouth is watering now just thinking about it, don't ya wish that when you hesitated about buying more than one, someone would hit ya and say in your ear go on, buy more, do it!!!  ...that was so so YUMMY GOOD!! Wish I had known and I would gotta a few more. A fun quick stop by if you are in the area. 25 mph speed zone, so a great spot to walk, breathe, take in the local quiet life, music, scenery and enjoy the local feels.  As a kid my parents would take me past the Batesville Market, a different road to head to my Grandma Ruby's house in southern Virginia, it was totally out of the way, but when you wanted a totally new route it was fun to take, it always

Zumbrota Covered Bridge Zumbrota, Minnesota http://zumbrotacoveredbridge.com/zumbrotacoveredbridge.com/ "Constructed over Zumbro River in 1869 Cost $5,800.  Original site highway 58 about 1,000 feet from present location." Hey there, sad to say this is the LAST of the "covered bridges" in Minnesota. Am I the only one that truly can feel a dragger to the heart when hearing that statement?? Can you imagine??! SHOCKER!!! Wow, I can say that I honestly don't get what the world is coming to ...what "kids these days" enjoy and don't enjoy, it really blows my mind and I wish I could understand and see there end result and so in so. What about history? What about where we came from? What made us who we are today? All that jazz. YOU KNOW??!?!  I am so so so happy that Zumbrota, Minnesota has taken the time to restore this ONE COVERED BRIDGE and is keeping it in good condition.... I just wish they had done more to the others who did not survive. Thank you fo

Clyde Wynia, has "Jurustic Park", and his wife Nancy's workshop: "Hobbit House", these gems are located in Marshfield, Wisconsin, Check out their website: https://www.jurustic.com/   We were so excited to buy a critter ...we start picking what we wanted out, going around pointing at this one and that one ...oh let's get this for my Mom for Christmas & on and on!!! Then come to find out Clyde only takes CASH!!! What??? We are in 2020, who doesn't take credit cards?? Apparently this dude. LOL!! So scratch that plan. So we got "Clyde" the dog, (please see the 2 pictures above of that signing moment) the real Clyde did sign him and away he went with us.  The artist Clyde was so funny, such a great sense of humor, one of many fun, hilarious, great story for each & every critter there at "Jurustic Park" and so fun to chat with. We had a blast. So fun. Please if you are in the Marshfield area of Wisconsin, check them out. Nancy was s

Runkle Mill, Standardsville, VA Is that not last shot gorgeous?? I love the country, don't you? This beauty was off a gravel road, we took a Subway sub sandwich and eat it on that gravel road ...it was a humid hot day in July 2020. I do wonder if this a distance relatives grist mill? Yet again, nobody was around to ask??! I wish this virus was not happening ...it sure has changed the world. I wonder if it is for the good? Or will this affect us all for many years to come?? Makes you think??! Sure was fun. Enjoy your day!! Thank you for stopping by. Hope you are well. Take Care. Beth ( ;

Madison Mill, Locust Dale, Virginia Down a little in disrepair kind of a road (on a day trip in July 2020) ...where probably a lot of folks run off to go fishing, to hide out in the shade, when July humidity shows it not so nice face, the shade is the place to be ...we found this two beauties ...the first picture is the remains of "Madison Mill", just a wee bit of the foundation is left, so sad. 2nd picture is a store ...we did imagine a general store. Funny how sometimes we you are doing a bit of research it is so tough to find any information out??! We sure wish there was an "old timer" around to pick his or her mind for some good ole tails about this place. I bet it was one of the best places to get some news of the area, great a pop and play catch up with all the locals. Thank you for stopping by. Hope you are well today. Take Care, Beth ( ;

Jerry Sullivan's Mill, Standardsville, VA This was recently added "Virginia Historical Mill Register" (not sure of the correct name, this is just a guess.) We had visited "Village of Graves Mill" , and chatted with the caretaker and he had recommended this mill to see that it has been recently added to that historical registry. I don't believe we have seen too many RED grist mills ... only a rare few. What about you? Thank you for stopping by today!! Hope you are well. Take Care. Beth ( ;

Spicer's Mill, Orange, VA We took a day trip during July 2020 and saw this beauty. Just to get out of the house, see some country side and enjoy the day. Are you getting out much? I must say for my "mental health" it has been so important. I enjoy the home we live in but after a while of being there 24/7 ...I need to get out. A bit of "cabin fever" would you not agree? How has life been? Any news??!! Thank you for stopping by. Hope you are well today. Take Care, Beth ( ;

Bear Creek Mill, Rustburg, VA "Twitty's" Gorgeous day, it was a bit humid, taken early July 2020, hubby was taking these pictures with his Android cell phone, i am so shocked by the great details, i feel they are way better than when i use my camera. i am curious why or how??! Are we moving toward the day that we will only use cell phones for picture or what?? ...when we were "grist mill hunting", my hubby was on a roll ...he is really having a ball trying to hunt down ones we have taken the time to drive 2. Being that we are at home, trying to "social distances" from others ...he has been working a schedule of working Wednesday to Sunday ... off Monday and Tuesday ...so we get out there on our new weekend times. It really is less folks, because a lot of folks are home or at least going to their offices.  Thank you for stopping by. Hope you are well. Take Care. Beth ( ; 

Breneman Turner Mill 5001 Turners Mill Ln Harrisonburg, VA. 22802 Built about 1800, Federal style brick building. Funny thing was the hubby didn't realize we had been to this mill ...gosh I don't recall when it was??! We started dating way back in 1998. When I was in community college there in Weyers Cave, VA. So I would guess early on dating stage, I think??! Any who, I know during that visit the carry takers were there so we got to see inside and chat a bit. He doesn't remember any of that??! I rather enjoy this style of "grist mill", very cool! Weird. Any who ...no one around ...but fun to see again. Took time in middle of July 2020, hot and humid but fun day trip. Thanks, for stopping by. Hope you are well today. Take Care. Beth ( ;

Silver Lake Mill 2328 Silver Lake Road Dayton, VA. 22821 Hey there!! Hope you are well this week. The hubby and I took this little day trip middle of July 2020. When we were first dating ...and even now when we head to Dayton, VA. there are always local folks fishing here at this lovely mill. Just a perfect spot ...for a picnic lunch, a moment to enjoy the breeze ...so perfect.  A lovely area of Virginia ...lots of Mennonite and the Amish folks are throughout the community there. Just gorgeous scenery. Lots of furniture, all hand made ...too cool to see ...if you are ever in that area.  Thank you for stopping by. Take Care. Beth ( ;

Historic Polegreen Church 6411 Heatherwood Dr. Mechanicsville, VA 23116 " The Polegreen Church , known as "Hanover Meeting House", maybe be the first non- Anglican church in Virginia. Named after the 17th-century landowner, George Polegreen." "Experience The Peace of Historic Polegreen Church, a beautiful open-air church. Feel the breeze and the sunlight welcome you as you enjoy the story of Rev. Samuel Davies and how he started Historic Polegreen Church, one of America's first non-Anglican churches. You'll feel his story come to life as you stand where he stood to preach sermons to members of his congregation, including Patrick Henry." Hey there, hope you are well today. Let's chat ...my hubby took me to see this beauty middle of  month in July 2020, during the whole "mask wearing time", so it was nice to be outdoors to enjoy some fresh breezes, just imagining what it might be likes for folks during those times during all the hot and