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Title: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: Rare on Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:10:50
It had to be done. There are too many people from WI on here. It's so crazy. How are you guys enjoying the cheese state?
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:15:08
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yes!
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:50:00
Hello Wisconsin!

(http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/23900000/That-70s-Show-that-70s-show-23994394-432-324.jpg)
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: dante on Tue, 16 April 2013, 12:04:12
I have driven to Wisconsin from Illinois for some decent food.

Kilwin's in Lake Geneva has some 'came in my pants' quality Ice Cream - the best I've ever had anywhere.  I had some scoops of oatmeal, coconut (AWESOME), some others - all excellent.  If I was on death row this is what I would order.

Simple Cafe in LG is also good.  Quite a few unique breakfast incorporating kimchee.

I've got the names of a couple other restaurants at home; I'll post the names later.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 16 April 2013, 12:43:23
Doesn't that just mean there's something seriously wrong with Wisconsin, since this hobby usually has great comorbidity?
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: Rare on Wed, 17 April 2013, 12:29:46
Cmon, where are all the people from Wisconsin? City check ins, lets go.


Milwaukee here.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: keymaster on Wed, 17 April 2013, 12:34:42
Chicago here, but I wouldn't mind driving up to Wisconsin for a meet :)
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 17 April 2013, 13:06:49
I'm in Wisconsin! Right on the border.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: rarar on Wed, 17 April 2013, 13:08:03
MN!! :)
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: mushupork on Wed, 17 April 2013, 13:13:23
Right on the IL / WI border too - Pleasant Prairie
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 17 April 2013, 13:13:47
My brother and his family moved to WI a few years ago. He gained almost 40lbs in the first 9 months of living there.... just sayin' there's gotta be something in the water. Probably cheese.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 17 April 2013, 13:14:38
Beer. Beer and cheese.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: tipo33 on Wed, 17 April 2013, 16:43:04
I'm in Great Lakes, IL - right next to the border. 
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: csloan1218 on Wed, 17 April 2013, 16:44:27
Cmon, where are all the people from Wisconsin? City check ins, lets go.


Milwaukee here.

Kenosha, checking in!

Just had an interview in your neck of the woods, hope it works out.

(http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/attachments/wisconsin/59038d1363011142-welcome-wisc-pic-wisc_armed.jpg)
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: Rare on Wed, 17 April 2013, 16:45:45
That's great! May I ask what it was for?
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: csloan1218 on Wed, 17 April 2013, 16:46:53
That's great! May I ask what it was for?

It's for a cmm programmer position, I've got my fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: Rare on Wed, 17 April 2013, 17:05:56
Aw that's great man! Hopefully you get it. Will you be moving up here if you get the job?
Title: Re: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: Jocelyn on Wed, 17 April 2013, 17:07:38
That's great! May I ask what it was for?

It's for a cmm programmer position, I've got my fingers crossed.

Be happy it's not with Epic :)
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 17 April 2013, 17:08:52
If this is going to turn into a meet IC, I can probably make it on a weekend depending on the drive time.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: csloan1218 on Wed, 17 April 2013, 17:10:49
Aw that's great man! Hopefully you get it. Will you be moving up here if you get the job?

Thanks!

I've been thinking about it since the winter drives can be so brutal.

Be happy it's not with Epic :)

Whats "epic"?
Title: Re: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: Jocelyn on Wed, 17 April 2013, 17:14:49
Be happy it's not with Epic :)

Whats "epic"?

A huge healthcare software company in Madison, Wisconsin (Verona). It's a horrible place to work imo lol. Oh and I used to live in Madison :)
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: dante on Wed, 17 April 2013, 17:52:33
Here are some good places to eat:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-la-mexicana-walworth - Really great mexican food.  It is connected internally to a grocery store as well.  Nothing fancy - just good food.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/sammys-on-the-square-walworth - This is in the same mall as the mexican place.  The pizza is good and they have this awesome burger topped with bbq pork.  oh jesus.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/sprechers-restaurant-and-pub-lake-geneva - my dad swears by this place.  He put on 7 lbs in one visit.  I trust him. :D

http://www.yellowjersey.org/ - not food; probably the best bicycle shop in the Midwest.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: csloan1218 on Wed, 17 April 2013, 18:01:21
I'll put a shout out for one of my favorite places in kenosha

http://ronsplacekenosha.com/

if you come through maybe we can knock a few back
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: mushupork on Wed, 17 April 2013, 18:34:43
I'll put a shout out for one of my favorite places in kenosha

http://ronsplacekenosha.com/

if you come through maybe we can knock a few back

+1 for Ron's - excellent!

Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: inlikeflynn on Wed, 17 April 2013, 19:21:07
Be happy it's not with Epic :)

Whats "epic"?

A huge healthcare software company in Madison, Wisconsin (Verona). It's a horrible place to work imo lol. Oh and I used to live in Madison :)
wow someone else on GH who's heard of epic. well I love them :)

Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: csloan1218 on Wed, 17 April 2013, 23:22:49
Chicago here, but I wouldn't mind driving up to Wisconsin for a meet :)

I think it would be great to attend a meet, although I haven't much to bring yet except an appetite.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: Rare on Fri, 19 April 2013, 01:09:36
Cmon, seriously I KNOW there are more people from WI here. Where is the conversation? The brewers are sucking so far, cmon we gotta get this going!
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: csloan1218 on Fri, 19 April 2013, 01:30:57
Speaking of brewers, have you ever been to the moosejaw in the dells?
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: Rare on Fri, 19 April 2013, 01:41:54
Yes! That place is great.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 19 April 2013, 03:02:33
Prof here. So, wheres the cheese?
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: Rare on Tue, 23 April 2013, 10:38:28
This thread needs to be revived!
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: csloan1218 on Tue, 23 April 2013, 12:04:00
Rain rain go away, why cant it be like yesterday?
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: Rare on Tue, 23 April 2013, 15:16:50
Yesterday was so great. Hopefully it lightens up by the weekend.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: jalaj on Wed, 24 April 2013, 18:04:14
fave brewery in WI?
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: mushupork on Wed, 24 April 2013, 18:32:19
New Glarus - I have yet to visit the brewery though.

Anyone been to Rustic Road in Kenosha yet?  I just learned of it and need to go.  Have been to many microbreweries in the SW US but not this one in my backyard. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: csloan1218 on Wed, 24 April 2013, 18:59:24
I live in kenosha, i havent been but ill be stopping there
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 24 April 2013, 19:18:57
I'll put a shout out for one of my favorite places in kenosha

http://ronsplacekenosha.com/

if you come through maybe we can knock a few back

My sister lives (almost) in Racine, so that's super close.  I'm down there very frequently.  Maybe I'll bug you next time I'm around if that was a serious offer to anyone.

I'm currently in MN, but my heart belongs to WI.  I'm from near-ish Waukesha.  There really are a lot of people here from WI.  If there's a meetup I'd be there in a flash.

Also, I really really miss New Glarus beer.  Jealous of all you guys who can still buy it.  Downside of living in MN I guess.

I'm glad this thread was started.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: csloan1218 on Wed, 24 April 2013, 20:32:42
I'll put a shout out for one of my favorite places in kenosha

http://ronsplacekenosha.com/

if you come through maybe we can knock a few back

My sister lives (almost) in Racine, so that's super close.  I'm down there very frequently.  Maybe I'll bug you next time I'm around if that was a serious offer to anyone.

I'm currently in MN, but my heart belongs to WI.  I'm from near-ish Waukesha.  There really are a lot of people here from WI.  If there's a meetup I'd be there in a flash.

Also, I really really miss New Glarus beer.  Jealous of all you guys who can still buy it.  Downside of living in MN I guess.

I'm glad this thread was started.

Yeah that was a serious offer, just pm me when youre around we can get in touch
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: mushupork on Thu, 25 April 2013, 12:41:15
Downside of living in MN I guess.

That plus no good NFL football I suppose? :D
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 25 April 2013, 13:00:54
Downside of living in MN I guess.

That plus no good NFL football I suppose? :D

Oh don't worry, I'm a Packers fan for sure.  No way that's ever changing.  But yes, the lack of Packer nation is severely unfortunate.  :D

Also, I did have a fun time rooting against both the Vikings and Bears when I attended a game between the two here in Minneapolis a few years back.  :)
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: Rare on Thu, 25 April 2013, 13:24:14
Oh man, I wonder how that went haha.
Title: Re: Wisconsin thread.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 25 April 2013, 15:57:32
Oh man, I wonder how that went haha.

It sleeted and I was literally frozen after the game.  That's the most memorable part for me.

Favre was taken out before the game was over due to an injury I believe, and I think the Bears won by quite a bit.
This was the game played at TCF Stadium on campus right after the Metrodome was converted to the Metrobowl.