The Village of New Glarus, WI, is also known as Swiss Town. There's a huge Swiss population there - so much so, that there are more Swiss flags than American flags in town, and it's not uncommon to hear someone speaking Swiss.

To celebrate that heritage, the village has erected a little village/living history museum in town. Included there is a log cabin from the initial settlement.

The website for the place is:
http://www.swisshistoricalvillage.org/









There is a lot of Swiss architecture in town, too...





I used to live just outside of New Orleans. I thought that place had festivals... Holy crap, if New Glarus doesn't have a festival going on that weekend, I think they throw a party to celebrate. Not sure what all the hoopla is about the place - it's like 8 city blocks... but hey...

How's that?

 

Ragnar

Great July 4 story. Like everything with Swiss influence it all looks exceptionally clean and well kept. Wonder if that has something to do with the dairy influence?

 

I'd say you nailed that one...
What's next?
I already took two rides today, and I'm heading out for the remainder of the afternoon - beautiful weather here all last week and next - I don't want to waste it...

Just got back from downtown where I grabbed a couple of photos just in case someone asks for a 40' inflatable rubber duck...

 

We hit a milestone today - Challenge #100...


Softail Photo Game Thread Results..
(updates every 10...)
"w/GOS" has been understood to mean Glasses, Helmet, Gloves or Do-Rag On Seat

LINK TO FIRST 50 CHALLENGES

Last (50th) challenge: in front of an amusement park, w/GOS
51) won by 'Ragnar' - new challenge: with a deer crossing sign with bullet holes
52) won by 'Misbehaven' - new challenge: with an old barn and silo, w/GOS
53) won by 'Ragnar' - new challenge: tire swing, w/glasses, bandana, or helmet on the foot controls/footboard
54) won by 'jam436' - new challenge: with a modern tour bus RV, w/GOS
55) won by 'Ragnar' - new challenge: with a genuine, wooden outhouse, w/glasses, bandana, helmet or TP on seat
56) won by 'Midgard' - new challenge: with a hot air balloon (inflated on ground or in the sky), w/GOS
57) won by 'Lightafatty' - new challenge: in front of a "Worlds Largest ..." sign, w/GOS
58) won by 'Arrogant Bastard' - new challenge: in front of your favorite BBQ joint
59) won by 'yzergod' - new challenge: in front of a statue of the female form showing boobage, w/keys OS
60) won by 'jam436' - new challenge: outside a prison with its name visible, w/GOS

61) won by 'fxdx2k' - new challenge: with a weapon of destruction, a tank, w/GOS
62) won by 'jam436' - new challenge: with an Indian totem pole, w/GOS
63) won by 'fxdx2k' - new challenge: with a cop-cycle, w/helmet on mirror
64) won by '06 flstfise' - new challenge: with a 1970 or older bike, 750cc or larger, w/GOS
65) *NO WINNER* "Bump" by 'Ragnar' - new challenge: at a blacksmith's shop, w/GOS
66) won by 'jsimmons6703' - new challenge: in front of a red caboose, W/GOS
67) won by 'Ragnar' - new challenge: with a "Wall Drug" sign or advertisement, w/GOS
68) *NO WINNER* "Bump" by 'Misbehaven' - new challenge: next to a semi-truck with a refrigerated trailer, w/GOS
69) won by 'Texaco87' - new challenge: with a convertible with the top down
70) won by 'OKMICK' - new challenge: next to a beer or liquor delivery truck

71) won by 'Nabubba' - new challenge: in front of a water wheel, eg; like an old grist mill, w/GOS
72) won by 'fergml' - new challenge: with a pair of female identical twins, w/GOS
73) won by 'kozy22' - new challenge: with a Gibson Les Paul (bonus for a Goldtop)
74) won by 'BLACKBXDBI' - new challenge: in front of a field with harvest equipment, w/GOS
75) won by 'Jerm83' - new challenge: have a complete stranger of the opposite sex pose on or next to your bike, w/GOS
76) won by 'DYNAmiteBuzz' - new challenge: in honor the victims of 9-11, your Softail next to any commercial signage, mailbox, etc. that has the numbers 911 in it. w/GOS
77) won by 'Mikeskins' - new challenge: next to a truck with at least 44" tires, w/GOS
78) won by 'Mikey8717' - new challenge: with an elevation sign, w/GOS
79) won by 'yzergod' - new challenge: in front of an old classic (pre-1965) pick-up truck, running or not, keys or knife on seat!
80) won by 'MrElectric03' - new challenge: in front of a piece of construction equipment...the bigger the better! w/GOS

81) won by 'Ragnar' - new challenge: at a drive in movie theater, w/make-out partner or GOS
82) won by '2DAKERB' - new challenge: at a horse race track
83) won by 'OKMICK' - new challenge: with a postal carrier vehicle, w/GOS
84) won by 'jam436' - new challenge: with a concert stage in the background, w/GOS
85) won by 'Midgard' - new challenge: in front of a medical marijuana dispensary, w/GOS
86) won by 'QC'- new challenge: with a VW Microbus, w/GOS
87) won by 'Liberator' - new challenge: in front of a store/sign with the word "cheese" on it, w/GOS
88) won by 'Ragnar' - new challenge: at a fraternal organization, eg; Masonic lodge, MC club, w/GOS
89) won by 'jam436' - new challenge: with a cell/radio/antenna tower of any kind, at least 250' tall, w/GOS
90) won by 'OKMICK' - new challenge: in front of menu at a drive-thru, w/GOS

91) won by 'Smileman' - new challenge: in front of an adult novelty shop, w/GOS
92) won by 'jam436' - new challenge: in front of a wall or building covered in graffiti ART, w/GOS
93) won by 'QC' - new challenge: in front of a independent H-D shop, w/GOS
94) won by 'jam436' - new challenge: with a horse, w/GOS
95) won by 'Ragnar' - new challenge: with a COOL church steeple, w/GOS
96) won by 'jam436' - new challenge: IN a forest, w/GOS
97) won by 'Midgard' - new challenge: in front of a golf course with a GIANT golf ball, w/GOS
98) won by 'Aaresz' - new challenge: with a memorial statue along with a brief story explaining its importance, w/GOS
99) won by 'OKMICK' - new challenge: in front of the entrance to a private country club, with "members only" sign, w/GOS
100) won by 'jam436' - new challenge: in front of an authentic, old-time log cabin, w/GOS

LINK TO FIRST 50 CHALLENGES

 

Possibly. In our case, it has a lot to do with pride in what's ours. The Swiss tend to be thrifty. One of our guys states that he dug the Grand Canyon, 'cause someone dropped a dime in a crack and he went after it. They also tend to take care of what's theirs. You know... a stitch in time saves nine...

Awesome. And to think... I was just going to ask for a duck, precisely 40 feet, and inflatable. That's hilarious!

Time's ticking on our weather, that's for sure. It ain't looking good in about 2 weeks... not sure beyond that.

Anyway, without any further delay, how about a brew pub? Got a good one in town? What's good on the menu? Got a favorite craft brew? (GOS, menu, and/or hot waitress on the seat, please!)

There's one in Mount Horeb called the Grumpy Troll, and it has some KILLER sammiches. They brew their own root beer, too, which is friggin' awesome. (I don't drink - lost the taste for any alcohol just suddenly one day about 5 years ago... just can't stand the taste anymore!)

http://thegrumpytroll.com/

 

I have one here that's a killer - the micro-brewery is right inside the pub.
The tables are all mingled in with the equipment.
Stainless steel lines running overhead, tanks up against the walls and such.
And the food is off the charts.

It's always good to find a seat under a leaky elbow (free refills)...
..but I think I'll sit this one out & give somebody else a shot.

I'm going ridin'...

 

Ugghhh. Just wont work for me. When I go in, aint no comming out for at least 3 more challenges. Cheers!

 

Looks like about a day late.

It's at my favorite state park in Indiana. We finally moved with in about 10 miles of it. It's Spring Mill State park and those are a couple of buildings in the pioneer village they have restored and they have live re-en-actors there daily through the spring, summer, and fall.

 

Just a note Ragnar- the Swiss speak French.

 

Switzerland Official languages:
French Language
German Language
Italian Language
Romansh language

They speak lots of languages, most learn English in school, too.

John, pics from inside that pub would be worth posting, just because the place sounds interesting.