Lake Geneva Here We Go-- Part 2

I knew Lake Geneva got busy during the summer, but had no idea just HOW busy. We had to detour to get over to Popeye's located across the street from Geneva Lake. Traffic was backed up tremendously and it didn'tappear that we would be able to get through the stop light.

Popeye's, not to be confused with the popular New Orleans fried chicken chain, has been there since the 1970s and, from a modest beginning, has really built up one of the most popular restaurants in town. And then, there's that view of the lake, especially if you are fortunate to get a table along the windows. We didn't, but still had a nice view from a table located more to the interior.

Then, there's the great food, albeit a bit on the expensive side. About the cheapest sandwich on the menu is $8.99. We usually only go when we get 50% off coupons for our birthdays, or in this case, a local VIP coupon, also good for half off and for EVERY WEDNESDAY in August. This helps offset the price and gas to get there. I should mention that once a month, they have a $2.99 meal. This month it's chicken and dumplings.

Great meal.

WALKABOUT

Afterwards, we visited a windsock shop and another with all sorts of signs and other dust-gatherers, but am happy to report we didn't buy anything. Of course, being a tourist spot,there are tee shirt places (where we got the idea for our "I Don't Want To, I Don't Have To, You Can't Make Me, I'm Retired" idea for Liz's Zazzle shirts.

We visited one store famous for their delicious varieties ofpopcorn and the owner talked about Route 66 when he saw the name on my hat. Maybe we should have a special Route 66 popcorn variety.

One sad thing is that after this season, the local video machine place will be closing forever, a victim of the times. This used to be a really hot spot for kids to spend their quarters and play the latest games, but now, they have their own hand-held devices as well as the games on computers.

Then, Again, Sometimes I Feel Like a Victim of the Times. --RoadDog