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August 31, 2008

Julian Price is one beautiful environment to camp in during the otherwise hot southeast summers. We have
attended two programs at the amphitheater, one on bees and one to enjoy stories and Native American flute music.
Ranger Amy gave a super presentation on honey bees, bumble bees, and different kinds of ground bees that
proved entertaining and educational for young and old alike. The next night Ranger Linda opened the mikes for
Native American flute players from at least as far away as Charleston, SC. What a wonderful program just sitin back
and closing ones eyes to the restful, soothing, and mind expanding flute music. Just another gift along the RV
Adventure Freedom Ride trail that Folly has been taking us on. Stay tuned for more!

August 30, 2008

Stopped off at Jordan Lake State Park for another couple of days. Had a great time and had a chance to have
dinner at Daniel's Restaurant located on Highway 55 in Apex with my nephew and his wife and our daughter and
her boyfriend.

Then it was on to Wilkesboro and the W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir which is run by the Army Corps of
Engineers Wilmington District. There are several campgrounds near the reservoir but we always go to Bandits
Roost Campground as it's located near the water. They have about 90 RV sites with about 25 sites located directly
on the water. The fee is $20 per night for water and electric and $10 per night for those that have a National Park
Pass.....as we do.

The next day we headed to Julian Price National Park Campground located near Boone, NC on the Blue Ridge
Parkway. They have about 125 RV sites, all without hookups, at $16 per night or $8 with a park pass. With the
remnants of "Fay" heading in, the rain started falling early in the afternoon. 3 days later we had experienced about
10 inches of rainfall.....WOW. Folly did well except for a couple of old leaks returning and a couple of new ones
showing up....but nothing too serious. The last two days have been gorgeous. 60 degrees at night and low 70's
during the day. SWEET considering Raleigh is pushing 90 and is very humid. I will upload some pix when we get
somewhere with decent a data Internet connection. Strive to be happy! Rock on Folly Adventure Freedom Ride!

August 21, 2008

7:30 pm: We spent the day trying to catch up with mail and running a few errands. Tomorrow, we will pick up Folly,
get groceries and gas, and head to Jordan Lake State Park. Then, the plan is to visit Wilkesboro, NC and then
travel on to the Blue Ridge Parkway that traverses the Blue Ridge Mountains. Looking forward to experiencing our
Freedom Ride again where life is simple, crowds are absent, and the creator's work is everywhere one takes the
time to look and/or listen.

Watched a repeat John Edward Cross Country Show today and came away with something to put some serious
thought to. A man and his wife lost their then 4 year old to cancer in a short 6 months from the date of its discovery.
The wife asked her hubby to attend the show in the hope he could be relieved from his anger and pain concerning
his son's death. Over the course of this experience, John Edward called the wife on the phone and asked how she
dealt with and continued on with her life after her son's passing. She responded that things and events
experienced in life are, "Always blessings, never losses." John Edward was moved to the point he asked a musician
friend of his, Cindy Campo, if she might put that spirit into a song.....and she did....entitled "Always Blessings".

Hmmmm. This is so interesting to me as my bro says so often, "EVERYTHING is part of God's plan, and, the plan is
perfect". So, it looks as if he has at least 3 others, including me, that agree! You may want to click on the "Virtual
Church" link above for more of his insights in this area.

August Post #3

8/20/08 8:00 pm: WOW. Back at our daughter's place in Raleigh, NC after a most exciting non-stop flight from Ft.
Lauderdale. We got off a bit late and headed north into the NE quadrant of Fay. Man, we climbed to 40,000 feet at
about 540 MPH and still didn't break out into open ski. We spent about 15 to 20 minutes of the 1.5 hour trip with
our stomachs in our throats, stuff banging around, wings dropping from side to side, etc. I don't like roller-coaster
rides but I love a active plane ride like this. I was laughing my butt off wanting more and I guess it was contagious
as several frightened passengers, including Sandra, got into it as well. Once on the ground, I thanked the captain,
the co and the nav for the best trip I'd had in years and gave everyone a big thumbs up. They were all beaming
with delight as I'm sure they had a blast too. Flying regular patterns with uneventful weather would be boring after a
while, I'm sure. And, these jets can take a whole heck of a lot more than what we experienced and many of us knew
it....including the crew! Rock on Freedom Ride!

August Post #2

8/19/08 12:00 PM: We thought all was a go but TS Fay said "no"! We're scheduled to try again tomorrow. Only a
few flights were cancelled today with one being ours. Weather in Pompano Beach is a bit windy at times, gusts to
40 mph maybe, with squalls coming from the south about every 15 to 30 minutes or so. Tomorrow, it will all be over
here. Funny, we will leave here and head to Raleigh where we may be able to enjoy some more of TS Fay's
hospitality for a few more days. She's really a blessing for all the areas in the southeast that have been
experiencing drought conditions, some areas very severe. When we headed north in April, we went through several
towns near the Georgia Florida line that had empty holes in the ground where we were told lakes used to be. Some
were for city water supply. I wonder what they did for water once the lakes dried up?

August Post #1

Life has some interesting twists and turns. As a caregiver for my mother and father, our RV Folly Freedom Ride
does get interrupted at times. For the last couple of weeks, I have been looking after my mom as her husband went
to Maryland to attend his grand-daughter's wedding and it would not be prudent to leave mom home alone. And
Sandra has been spending time with her mother who lives only a mile or two away from my mother. Her step-dad
passed away recently, so her mother really needs support and help at this time as well. Kind of interesting how
things happen, don't you think? We love our mom's so much and every minute we can spend with them in "peace"
is a blessing.

We should be back in Folly located in North Carolina soon if "Fay" will allow for our scheduled departure of South
Florida. It will be good to get back on the road again!

July Post #12

After a great visit with my brother, it was time to head back to Madison, Wisconsin. So, we left Sunday morning, July
20. We challenged ourselves to make the trip via Chicago without paying any tolls. We ended up going right
through Chicago, past the White Sox Stadium, on to Lake Shore Drive past the Bears Stadium, past the Navy Pier,
and all the beaches...some of which even had palm trees. Can you imagine that? There were many marinas, high
rise condos and high rise office buildings all over the place. All in all, we came away relatively impressed with how
beautiful the Chicago skyline is and how clean everything is. And, we made it through without paying a single
toll...lol.

Then, it was on to Fox Lake, Illinois. Many memories flooded back when we crossed the bridge over Fox Lake as I
came here a couple of times in the late 50's to visit some relatives that had a cottage on the lake. One time, an
inboard boat race was being held. I remember these boats coming right out of the water under full power with all the
horsepower being delivered mostly by Cadillac or Oldsmobile V8 engines. And the roar....WOW! Finally, we were
back in Wisconsin taking a peak at Lake Geneva, the Big Foot Beach State Park, Delavan, Evansville, Brooklynn,
and eventually to Ralph and Nitro's Country Cottage. We stayed at Ralph's a couple of nights before heading to
the Dane County Airport for our flight back to Raleigh with a stop in Cincinnati. Ralph was a great host, fun to be
with, and had a laugh or two over some pictures he shared from the old days.

Even with all the business I had to tend to, the trip was wonderful and will be a very memorable chapter in our RV
Folly Adventure Freedom Ride.

July Post #11

While visiting the Coopersville Farm & Gardens, we went on a tour of Southwest Michigan for a day with my brother.
Grand Haven is a short trip west and once there we visited the North Beach Park, Grand Haven Harbor, and North
Shore Marina. There is free public access to the harbor inlet and beach area here, unlike most Lake Michigan
public access points in the area that require a fee to park and/or enter. After a long walk along the concrete
breakwater we decided to go to the Snug Harbor Restaurant for lunch. And then, it was on to the Duncan Memorial
Park, a birds eye view of the beach, and a peak at the Grand Haven State Park. RV's are parked near or on Lake
Michigan here but I would bet one would have to make reservations a year in advance to get on the water front or
water view sites.

Later, we continued to Holland,Michigan where we visited the Holland State Park and drove all over the downtown
area. There are lots of stores and a college here and we were told Holland holds a tulip festival every Spring.
Makes perfect sense, eh? On the way back to Coopersville Farm & Gardens, we stopped for pizza where my bro
had his favorite pie, pineapple and garlic. WOW! A great freedom ride day.

July Post #10

Once in Michigan, we headed south to Grand Haven and east to Coopersville to visit my brother and his wife's farm
and gardens. Sharon maintains a beautiful flower and vegetable garden that even offers grapes in the fall. The
farm house is about 150 years old and was moved to it's present location in the early 1900's. They had to do
extensive renovations on the existing structure and also added a 2-story section on the back. The atmosphere
here is very mellow. Nearby is a restaurant called Sam's Joint that I'm told is part of a chain. The inside is similar to
Cracker Barrel' ts but not so commercialized. The art, antiques, etc. throughout are categorized and displayed in
different sections of the restaurant and the food and service was enjoyable.

July Post #9

With activities complete in Madison, it was time to head to Manitowoc, Wisconsin to take a ride on the S.S. Badger
to Luddington, Michigan. It was a beautiful day and the trip to Manitowoc was perfect. Soon, we were boarding and
preparing for our 4 hour cruise across Lake Michigan. Once aboard, we found the S.S. Badger to be in ship shape.
Fresh paint, and activities for all. There is a TV viewing lounge, movie room, ship's lounge, restaurant and bar,
ship's history room, and chairs and chases on 2 decks to enjoy the scenery and the ride. The S.S. Badger is the
last of 14 car ferries still crossing Lake Michigan and the last coal-fired, steam-powered ferry built in the U.S. She
was retired and tied up at Luddington in 1990 until former crew member and entrepreneur Charles Conrade and
friends brought her back to life. The pictures tell the story of what one can experience on a Freedom Ride across
Lake Michigan. We had a marvelous time!

July Post #8

On Sunday, we decided to tour the University of Wisconsin Campus area. We headed down Monroe Street to
Camp Randall Stadium, home of the Wisconsin Badgers and then to Summit Avenue Co-op where I lived about a
year back in the early 70's. Then, it was on to the UW Campus. We parked in the downtown ramp and headed to
the Student Union Terrace on Lake Mendota. The weather was fine with a brisk breeze causing the waves to splash
up and over the stone steps going into the water. We walked the full length of the terrace past all the sail boats and
docks and then up the hill past Science Hall, Bascom Hall, and on to the Carillon Tower and the old observatory
that was being renovated. There is an old oak tree there believed to be about 150 years old. Our hike continued
past Van Vleck, the math building, the Music Hall, and back to the Memorial Union near the Student Union Terrace.

The Memorial Union's entrance ceiling, both inside and out, is beautifully and artistically done. Funny, I don't think I
ever noticed it before even though I walked in and out of the building hundreds of times..lol. We poked around
inside a bit and found a wonderful art exhibit by handicapped artists. Also, we came upon the Ball Room, Paul
Bunyan Room, and the well known Rathskeller and Stiftskeller. Then, we went back on the terrace and purchased a
brat and a drink that we enjoyed while sitting at a picnic table next to the lake. After our snack, it was on to the
pedestrian road called State Street that runs from Bascom Hill to the Capital. What a diverse cultural experience
this ped road offers with the Madison Civic Center, stores and shops selling just about anything from all around the
world, any kind of pub or tavern one might think of sampling, and people everywhere speaking a zillion different
languages. We especially enjoyed the very talented street musicians found along the way. What a great city
Madison is and what a wonderful university experience kids of all ages can enjoy there. If the winters weren't so
long and brutally cold some years, we would move there in a heartbeat. In the meantime, we will just try to visit now
and then during the summer months...lol.

July Post #7

July 12 was dubbed visit Gordy's house and go site-seeing day. So, we went to Brad and Bobbie's house and Brad
went with me to Gordy's and Sandra went site-seeing with Bobbie. Gordy has a nice home just outside of Madison
in the Town of Fitchburg. And, upon arrival and after saying hi to his dog, I came upon one of Gordy's infamous
"monkeys" hanging in his front window. Too much monkey history to touch on here but after a few laughs we
continued a tour of antiques on display all over the place. Ralph showed up later and we all had a good visit sitting
outside on the deck.

July Post #6

Late Friday, July 11, we attended a Celebration of Life for Thomas John Borman. Tom passed on the Fourth of
July. Interestingly, he was born on New Years day, 1951. My relationship with Tom goes all the way back to 1956
and we were very close during the "sewing our oats" days. We played together in 2 bands, shared a keen interest
in cars, especially Corvettes we owned over the years, spent time hunting and camping, created B&G Company,
traveled out west a couple of times, and on and on. We both had our ups and downs and were comfortable sharing
our most inner thoughts and feelings. I hadn't seen Tom since leaving Wisconsin for Florida about 30 years ago,
but the news of his passing hit like a ton of bricks anyway.....proving friendships can last forever. I felt blessed to be
in Madison to attend his Celebration and a Wake in his honor many of his old friends held later that evening at the
Nitty Gritty Tavern.

At his Celebration, I enjoyed seeing Jane again and meeting and sharing a few stories with Tom and Jane's two
delightful children.....young adults now of course. I got to speak again with his mother Janet and one or both of his
twin sisters....Pat and/or Pam...lol. I spoke with Kurt and Emily Peckman, some folks that knew my parents when I
was a youngster, Mr. and Mrs. Butler (the parents of another friend that passed years ago), and with dear friends
Sarah, Todd, Tom, Scott, Terry and Mary, etc.

At the Wake, we had dinner inside the Nitty Gritty and then moved outdoors spending quite some time catching up
and talking about days gone by....many of which were hilarious and a blast.....once we could remember them of
course....lol. Tom touched us all in different ways and will live on in our minds and souls forever. Peace my friend.

July Post #5

We chilled out on Monday and decided to set out on another explore of Madison on Tuesday. We had driven by
the zoo on a sunny day several days before and the place was packed. So with cloudy skies and spitting rain, we
decided it may be a good time to visit the Dane County Henry Vilas Zoo, the only free zoo in the country I'm told.
Even with the weather, the zoo was packed again with zillions of families with kids in strollers and on shoulders
everywhere one looked. Funny, as many of the zoo animals were not on display due to weather I suppose. In any
event, everyone still had a good time visiting the animals that braved the weather, riding on the little train that ran
around the zoo grounds, and riding on the indoor carousel.

Wednesday was gorgeous and it was decided we would like to spend another afternoon with Brad and Bobbie. I
called Captain Brad to see if he would consider going fishing out on Lake Mendota and Sandra arranged more
sight seeing with Bobbie. The fishing trip event was great but, alas, the fish weren't biting. More importantly, I was
able to spend some time one-on-one visiting with the captain catching up on about 30 plus years of life. While we
were deep into discussion and contemplation on the lake, Sandra and Bobbie went to the Olbrich Park and
Botanical Gardens that offers beautiful flower gardens and a, one-of-a-kind in the USA, Thai Pavilion. The pavilion
was a gift from the Thai government and the Thai Chapter of the Alumni Association to the University of Wisconsin,
Madison. They also visited the Riverside House, Black Hawk Country Club, The Governors Mansion, the Frank
Lloyd Wright designed Monona Terrace, and The Edgewater Hotel. Later that evening Sandra and I visited with
Colonel Hunt, long time member of the band Hum Machine. He gave us a copy of a new album called "Angel Marie
Mexico" he recorded recently with another band he plays with, Shady Hade.

On Thursday, we attended a funeral at the Cross Funeral Home in remembrance of Gordy's mother, Virginia
Johnson, who had passed on July 4 at age 86. After the funeral, we got to enjoy old time friend Gordy and his
family for lunch and also met some of his relatives that had come to Madison from all over the place, like Seattle
and Lake Tahoe. Gordy and Sue's 2 sons are all grown up now. The last time I had seen them, their oldest son,
now 23 I think, was a newborn. Sheeesh! Then we had time to visit old time friend Ralph one-on-one. We headed
out to Ralph's "Country Cottage" about 2 pm and were immediately greeted by "Nitro", Ralph's very mellow German
Shepard. Nitro is very happy playing Frisbee every minute he can entice someone to participate. Ralph's rambling
ranch style pad comes with a finished basement complete with bar and pool table, a muskie mounted above the
living room fireplace, and a couple of storage sheds he's going to get me keys for...lol...although I don't know what
for, as we have no "stuff" anymore since we set out on our Freedom Ride.

July Post #4

The next day, Sandra and I went exploring Madison a bit again. We went by my grandpa's and grandma's house
that they built in the 40's and took a couple of pix.....notice the second picture showing a couple of
orbs...maybe???? Hmmmmm. Interesting. Then on to the nearby, often visited when I was a kid Owen and Hoyt
Parks, and the house my mother lived in located in the Westmorland Neighborhood before she moved to Florida in
about 1972. Finally, we stopped at a well-known Madison landmark called "Tony Frank's Tavern" that is located a
few blocks from where I lived from birth to about age 10. Back in about 1957 or 1958, Tony Frank went into a
garage, located there at the time, and brought out and handed me a cap gun and holster. I never forgot his
generosity and treasured his unexpected gift for many years.

Then on Sunday, we wanted to spend some time one-on-one with "Jimbo", an old friend talked about in an earlier
post. First, we went to Barber's Bay Restaurant located near Lake Kegonsa for Walleyed Pike and eggs for
breakfast. Yum! Then we scouted around and checked out a house I lived in located in McFarland, Wisconsin on
the Yahara River back in about 1977. House still looked pretty much the same but a concrete dog run and dog
house I had built for a lab and a shepherd was nowhere to be found. Then, on to Babcock Park where RVs can
stay for about $24 a night, I think it was, and finally on to Christy's Landing. Christy's was and still is a watering hole
located on Lake Waubesa that I frequented by boat and car for many, many years. We had a great time enjoying
the view and talking about the old days and new days yet to come.

Later on, Jim invited us back to his house to continue our visit. He has poured a lot of heart and soul into his back
yard area by building a screened in pavilion, a beautiful flower and veggie garden, and placing interesting
collectibles everywhere one looks. Same goes for the inside of his house. We took many pix for all to enjoy. We all
had a great time. Rock on Freedom ride!

July Post #3

Low and behold, it's the Forth of July and everyone loves a parade! Our hosts for a parade outing were good
friends Brad and Bobbie. Their son and his wife were in the Deforest, Wisconsin parade, so that is where we went.
The parade, that went on for about 1 1/2 hours, seemed to have just about everyone in town taking part for the
enjoyment of kids and adults alike. It's always fun to watch the kids scampering around picking up candy but I'm
hear to tell you they had some stiff competition from Bobbie, who's so wonderfully young at heart. Her exuberance
and love for life is infectious!

Then it was on to Kurt and Lorilei's house near Lake Menona for a genuine, Wisconsin, foot-stomping cookout and
party. Most of the entertainment, musically and otherwise, was provided by "Jimbo", mostly a blues guitarist. Also
taking part were Brad and Bobbie, Ralph, and Gordy....I've known all these folks for over 35 years. Kurt and I were
in 2 bands together in the 1960's called "US" and later "The Chosen Few". He played drums and I played rhythm
and some lead guitar and we both shared vocals. We talked about those days a bit and realized many of the band
members were gone. Sadly, one former member had passed earlier in the day so it was very comforting to share
my feelings with Kurt on this day.

Well, then it was on to nearby Winnequah Park for a fantastic fireworks show. After the show, Sandra and I spent
quite some time visiting with Kurt and Lorilei. All the while, watching and meeting friends of their recent, high school,
grad daughter Kayla coming to spend the night. I wondered where in the world they would put them all and we
joked about no one getting a minutes sleep in this house on this night. And finally, after goodbyes and hugs, it was
back to the motel. What a great day we had!

June & July Post #2

Did some meteorite hunting with a magnet on the ski slopes at Telemark. Results were a lot of fun, a sore back,
picturesque views, lots of wildflowers, fresh air.....but no meteorites. I have seen two go by Folly's window at night
since we got on the road last November. One appeared to be about the size of a football and continued on across
Jordan Lake North Carolina. The next day we heard a fire was started in the area I thought the meteor would have
come down but was quickly put out.

After leaving Telemark we headed east towards Medford, Wisconsin. Ever heard of Winter, Wisconsin? How about
The Oxbow Resort or The Big Bear Lodge on the Flambeau River? I canoed down the Flambeau with my brother
and dad back in about 1964 and we stopped at the Oxbow Resort then. The man there rented, still does, canoes.
He looked over our fiberglass canoe, scratched his head, looked at his beat up aluminum rentals and asked how in
the world we had made it from Park Falls, Wisconsin. The answer was that the fiberglass was new and very flexible.
Next we canoed to the Big Bear Lodge and in those days they had a real bear in a cage for visitors to enjoy. Well,
the lodge is still there today but the bear and cage have been gone since 1972, I was told on this visit.

Medford is the home of many manufactured goods such as Weathershield windows and Tombstone Pizza. My
ancestors had homes and businesses nearby in Chelsey and Whittlesey, Wisconsin and a few still live in Medford.
After a short visit with them, we headed south to Madison. Along the way, we passed through Colby, the home of
Colby Cheese, Adams-Friendship, Wisconsin Dells, and Lake Delton. Wisconsin Dells is one huge theme park with
entertainment like Duck Rides (WWII amphibian craft), Believe It or Not, Ghost Outpost, Mt. Olympus, Tommy
Bartlett's Water Ski Show, Paul Bunyan All You Can Eat Lumberjack Meals, and on and on. Bartlett's show is
enjoyed on Lake Delton, or what used to be Lake Delton. You may remember seeing the lake emptying into the
Wisconsin River in June due to the levy breaching under pressure from tons of rain. We walked around in the lake.
It was weird seeing all the houses along the shore of a big hole in the ground....and one man even had a sign
advertising a house boat to rent for 95 cents for 4 hours. Hmmmmm. Seems like a lot to sit in a house boat on dry
land don't ya think....lol. Then it was on to the Middleton train station and finally our home for a bit, Extended Stay
America.

Madison is the capital of Wisconsin and is a beautiful city surrounded by lakes. Bike paths and trails abound along
with the several thousand acre UW Arboretum. Since I was born in Madison, we checked out houses I had lived in
during my youth, and visited with many dear friends from the "old days". Checked out where Nakoma Elementary
School had been and Cherokee Heights Middle School. Nearby to Nakoma School we revisited the "Duck Pond", a
place frequented often in my youth, and checked out the now private home that was once The Old Spring Tavern &
Hotel. This was the stage coach stop for travelers on the Madison-Monroe Road and was later renown for their
Tollhouse Cookies. Also nearby we visited places from my youth, still seen as they were back then, like Mallatt's
Pharmacy, Parman's Service Station and Percy's Pure Oil Service Station. Across the street we found the Marion
Dunn Prairie. Then on to Lake Wingra, Henry Vilas Beach and the Arboretum Visitor Center. The picture link above
will lead you to many pictures of flowers and the Curtis Prairie. Nearby, one can take a short hike to the "springs"
and look over some ancient Indian burial ground mounds. Next, it was on to Blackhawk Golf and Country Club and
then Picnic Point on Lake Mendota. There, we enjoyed a great walk with beautiful views of the capital building and
Madison shoreline, and soft, cool breezes coming off the lake. And then, we took a quick tour of the University of
Wisconsin Campus where I attended in the late 60's. We returned for a more elaborate tour later.

All in all, it's really strange and wondrous to wander around the place of one's youth. I had such a great time! And, I
still am... thanks to our RV Folly Adventure Freedom Ride.

June & July Post #1

We stopped in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin for a comfortable rest at a new Holiday Inn Express. Nearby was a
Culver's Butter Burger Restaurant that advertised a classic antique car and truck show was to be held "around" the
supper hours. Well, there was no way we would miss this and attend we did and pictures we took. Quite a collection
in such an out-of-the-way place.

Then it was on to Cable, Wisconsin and the Telemark Lodge. We met some friends and their families there and
spent about 5 days catching up and enjoying each others company. The Telemark was once the skiing playground
of the Midwest in its heyday. Now, its a time-share resort. Folks still tube and ski-board the hills in the winter and of
course snowmobile the many miles of trails that are found all over the place in Wisconsin. Each September they
host the nation's largest off-road bicycle race, the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival. While we were there, an
antique Piper Airplane show was held at the Telemark/Cable Airport with many restored Pipers from all over the
country taking part. Truly some beautiful birds.

Nearby to Telemark is Hayward, Wisconsin...the Muskie capital of the world. They have a fishing museum there you
don't want to miss where you can walk up and into the world's largest fish....a Muskie replica. We enjoyed hundreds
of fish and fishing memorabilia on display. Like world record Muskies, Trout, Bass, and Sturgeon, hundreds of
vintage boat motors, fishing lures, a few boats, and even flower gardens. Under one world record Muskie was the
following: "The Lord was with me when I caught this fish so for further information contact him." There is also
another landmark in Hayward one may want to explore with more record muskies and other fish on display called
the Moccasin Bar... AKA Spray's Cafe & Bar.

On a final note, when exploring Baraboo, Wisconsin, we purchased an original Cow Pie! Hmmmmmmmm.