Today's Wall Street Journal had an article about an event in Oregon that may provide some insight on how to spice up next year's Doughty 500. When These Little Pigs Go Racing, There Are Rules Against Boorishness:
Driving in circles while holding a pig properly is something that demands hewing to the rules.
The Pig-N-Ford Race has long been the premier event at the Tillamook County Fair in this town of about 5,000. Each racer grabs a young pig from a pen with one arm, crank starts a Model T Ford with the other and drives around a dirt track clutching the porker.
As the pigs join their racers this weekend for the 2014 Pig-N-Ford finals, they will face some of the sorts of rules, rivalries and whiff of controversy that often consume motor sports.
The pertinent question at this point is exactly how this crazy contest got started.
The race, in its 90th year, is rooted in the 1920s, when someone in a Model T saw a neighbor's pig running loose. He chased it down in the car and scooped it up. Locals turned the episode into an annual event.
We wouldn't have to stick with pigs of course. Any farm animal would do. And there are no shortage of farms in Wisconsin. A little research project might be in store for Mike and Sean before next year.
Saturday, August 09, 2014
On the Block
The take from the 2014 Doughty 500 auction netted out at $1115. This will be added to the kitty and used for productive purposes on the 2015 Doughty 500 (t-shirts, drinks, etc.).
Friday, August 01, 2014
Do The Math
Our son Isaiah this morning reflecting on yesterday's visit to the Plank Hill compound:
"Mustache plus guns equals Brendan."
Hard to argue with that equation.
"Mustache plus guns equals Brendan."
Hard to argue with that equation.
Monday, July 21, 2014
They Love a Parade
Nathaniel, Isaiah, and William joined grandpa for a parade in Hamel, Minnesota on July 13th. A good time was had by all, especially this guy:
Tour Update #2
(Updates in red)
Thanks to Dennis and Debbie Lindeman, who are planning this year’s tour. The tour will start Monday, July 28th in Eau Claire, and will be based out of the AmericInn in Wisconsin Rapids.
As mentioned a few times over recent years, we’re looking for volunteers from the younger generation to take the reins of planning and leading future tours. It does not have to be from any one particular family -- could be cousins-- a “girls planned” tour might be fun (the outlaws! …stop and shop!).
Dates
2014 Tour: July 28 – August 1
2014 Tour starts in Eau Claire, travels to tour base in Wisconsin Rapids.
Lodging
Americinn
3010 8th Street So.
Wisconsin Rapids
Phone: 715-424-3444
Standard Rooms: $64.90 plus tax
Suites: $74.90 plus tax
Happy Hour Sponsors
Monday: Dennis and Deb Lindeman, Paul & Darlene Schumacher, Ron & Kathy Perkovich...possibly others from local club
Tuesday: Kathryn and Cousins
Wednesday: Swientons
Thursday: Dinner & Auction (lunch at Brendan & Karen’s – 11:30AM)
Tour Info
Monday
Leave Eau Claire at 9 AM sharp … that means in the cars
Meet the South Eau Claire group at Fall Creek BP Station @9:30AM
Eat lunch at Chili Corners (County Y & Hwy 10)
Tuesday
Tour to the Waupaca area and have lunch at Clear Water Harbor
N2757 Cty Hwy QQ 2 miles south of 10/49/54 intersection.
Wednesday
Tour south along Lake Petenwell; have lunch at Trail’s End
1497 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa
Thursday
Short day
Early lunch at the Plank Hill Garage - 220 Plank Hill Lane, Nekoosa
Banquet /Auction at Lake Aire Supper Club, Hwy 13 South
Drinks at 5 PM; Dinner at 6 PM
Friday
Tour back to Eau Claire with lunch at Rock Dam.
***Other Important Information***
Please call or email Brendan with a general head count for the Thursday banquet by July 22 (yes, the week before!): Phone 715-572-4034 or email: bdkdnek@wctc.net
When you get to the motel on Monday, please pay Denny Lindeman for the Lake Aire banquet. If you are not going to be there on Monday, but plan to attend the Thursday night banquet, please let Brendan know. The cost, including tax and tip, will be about $20 for adults. (Half price for kids under 10, or they can order from the kids menu.)
Lake Aire is located about 2miles south of the hotel on Hwy. 13 (8th Street So.)
Driving Tips for Wisconsin Rapids
• Do not drive on Highway 13 after dark. 4 lanes of traffic – most traveling faster than posted speed, 45 mph.
• AND watch out for traffic on 8th Street. Posted speed is 35, but traffic is heavy at times (late afternoon), and drivers get a little crazy. (Brendan says: “It’s terrible.”)
Feedbag Options
'Za
Pasquale’s---Best pizza in Wisconsin—next to hotel (some reverse these 2)
Portesi’s---- Second best pizza in Wisconsin—few blocks south
Chinese
China Palace 2113 8th St So
Shaw Lee 222 W. Grand Ave.
Mexican
El Mexcal 930 Kuhn (next to Wal-Mart)
Supper Clubs
Branding Iron 5 miles south on Hwy 13
Lake Aire 2 miles south on Hwy 13
Good Bar Food
Ida’s Tavern 1981 Lincoln St.
Sportsman’s 4810 8th Street So.
Jennings & Co. 210 1st Street No.
Anchor Bay 3460 N. Biron Drive
Baker St Grill 1716 Baker Street
Andy’s 410 E. Grand Avenue
Also on 8th Street: Culver’s, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Applebee’s, etc.
Thanks to Dennis and Debbie Lindeman, who are planning this year’s tour. The tour will start Monday, July 28th in Eau Claire, and will be based out of the AmericInn in Wisconsin Rapids.
As mentioned a few times over recent years, we’re looking for volunteers from the younger generation to take the reins of planning and leading future tours. It does not have to be from any one particular family -- could be cousins-- a “girls planned” tour might be fun (the outlaws! …stop and shop!).
Dates
2014 Tour: July 28 – August 1
2014 Tour starts in Eau Claire, travels to tour base in Wisconsin Rapids.
Lodging
Americinn
3010 8th Street So.
Wisconsin Rapids
Phone: 715-424-3444
Standard Rooms: $64.90 plus tax
Suites: $74.90 plus tax
Happy Hour Sponsors
Monday: Dennis and Deb Lindeman, Paul & Darlene Schumacher, Ron & Kathy Perkovich...possibly others from local club
Tuesday: Kathryn and Cousins
Wednesday: Swientons
Thursday: Dinner & Auction (lunch at Brendan & Karen’s – 11:30AM)
Tour Info
Monday
Leave Eau Claire at 9 AM sharp … that means in the cars
Meet the South Eau Claire group at Fall Creek BP Station @9:30AM
Eat lunch at Chili Corners (County Y & Hwy 10)
Tuesday
Tour to the Waupaca area and have lunch at Clear Water Harbor
N2757 Cty Hwy QQ 2 miles south of 10/49/54 intersection.
Wednesday
Tour south along Lake Petenwell; have lunch at Trail’s End
1497 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa
Thursday
Short day
Early lunch at the Plank Hill Garage - 220 Plank Hill Lane, Nekoosa
Banquet /Auction at Lake Aire Supper Club, Hwy 13 South
Drinks at 5 PM; Dinner at 6 PM
Friday
Tour back to Eau Claire with lunch at Rock Dam.
***Other Important Information***
Please call or email Brendan with a general head count for the Thursday banquet by July 22 (yes, the week before!): Phone 715-572-4034 or email: bdkdnek@wctc.net
When you get to the motel on Monday, please pay Denny Lindeman for the Lake Aire banquet. If you are not going to be there on Monday, but plan to attend the Thursday night banquet, please let Brendan know. The cost, including tax and tip, will be about $20 for adults. (Half price for kids under 10, or they can order from the kids menu.)
Lake Aire is located about 2miles south of the hotel on Hwy. 13 (8th Street So.)
Driving Tips for Wisconsin Rapids
• Do not drive on Highway 13 after dark. 4 lanes of traffic – most traveling faster than posted speed, 45 mph.
• AND watch out for traffic on 8th Street. Posted speed is 35, but traffic is heavy at times (late afternoon), and drivers get a little crazy. (Brendan says: “It’s terrible.”)
Feedbag Options
'Za
Pasquale’s---Best pizza in Wisconsin—next to hotel (some reverse these 2)
Portesi’s---- Second best pizza in Wisconsin—few blocks south
Chinese
China Palace 2113 8th St So
Shaw Lee 222 W. Grand Ave.
Mexican
El Mexcal 930 Kuhn (next to Wal-Mart)
Supper Clubs
Branding Iron 5 miles south on Hwy 13
Lake Aire 2 miles south on Hwy 13
Good Bar Food
Ida’s Tavern 1981 Lincoln St.
Sportsman’s 4810 8th Street So.
Jennings & Co. 210 1st Street No.
Anchor Bay 3460 N. Biron Drive
Baker St Grill 1716 Baker Street
Andy’s 410 E. Grand Avenue
Also on 8th Street: Culver’s, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Applebee’s, etc.
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