Sue and I flew to Milwaukee after work on Thursday the 19th for a visit to Mike and Peg McElwee - Sue's sister and hubby. We missed visiting them in their Arizona summer habitat this year and this weekend was Irish Fest in Milwaukee. Friday we visited Penzies Spices in the AM and Sue got some good flavors. Penzies only sells out of the showroom and online and the warehouse there is simply gargantuan. The ladies then hit a Quilt store while Mike and I sat it out in a coffee shop.
We headed down to Irish Fest at about 3:30 to get in during the free window from 4 to 5. Met Mike Jr. their son down at the waterfront park. Lots of people, lots of food and drink and several stages with live shows. The shows go until 11 at night. We wandered, got travel info, beer, and food. Saw several traditional and non-traditional (Red Hot Chili Pipers) Celtic groups. I even got a lighthouse picture - the Milwaukee Shoals light! It was stormy and raining on and off. At one show we got drenched by a wave of water that came on a strong wind with little warning. Seconds to being soaked. Well at least it wasn't cold.
Saturday we drove out to see a covered bridge about 40 minutes outside of Milwaukee and then visited the little town of Cedarburg nearby. Got some wine at a winery, the ladies hit and quilt store and Mike and I sat on the street.
Went to lunch at a small French restaurant near their old home in Wauwautosa - great crepes. Then on to Gilles, the custard stand for an obligatory custard sundae. Back home for a big meal - Mike Jr. joined us again.
Sunday went to Church at the McElwees parish - a very nice place, very friendly, in a modern, open and bright Church. Then to the airport. A great time!
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