Good 4th of July Celebration-- Part 7-- Wisconsin Again, Flea market, Mar's

I was still more than steamed about the problems of getting to see the parade in Spring Grove, but, I soon got over it, as usual.

We decided that since we were so close, NOW, to Wisconsin, a couple miles, we might as well head on up to Mar's Trading Post in Wilmot. This is one of our favorite places, dating back to when it was the Riverside Bar back in the 1980s.



FLEA MARKET

On the way, I saw a sign for the Wilmot Ski Lodge Flea Market and we took a detour. I've been wanting to go here for the last three years and this was a perfect opportunity. Free parking and paid a buck apiece to get in. We don't often go to flea markets, but I enjoy them as you never know what you're going to find. Just like those garage sales. Saw some interesting stuff, but proud to say I didn't buy "nothin'." We did meet a former student who was in both Liz and my classes back in Round Lake.


MARS TRADING POST INN

If you're looking for the perfect small town little Wisconsin tap and grill, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better one than Mar's (Marlene's). Of course, Wisconsin is the state that believes that every corner should have a bar on it.

It was a sad day for smokers, however, as the state has banned smoking in public establishments as of July 5th. Quite a few folks in there having one last drag before it's illegal. Liz certainly enjoyed it. "Smoke if you got 'em. Not no more."

We had their $1 quarter pound burger and chips special as well as $1 pints and $1.75 Bloody Mary's.

It is called Trading Post Inn because that is what it was back when it was built in the 1840s.

And,It's Still Early Afternoon. --RoadDog