Drink, Dance and Dine with Scoop

If Mrs. Scoop or I've been there, a short review is given. When possible, a website link is included. In any case, don't necessarily trust my judgment--we all have bad days! But if you want fun, we'll show you how to do it! NOTE: little Scoop heads denote my individual rating for especially fun places.

If I forgot you and you want to be listed, email me : scoop@scoopjackson.net. For now, all colorful ads are free, but I still want that Hi-Def flat screen, so if this takes off, I'll send you a bill!

Here are the categories...Enjoy! Below them are some favorite recipes my friends have sent...check them out and you might just want to drink & dine over your campfire. For more fun stuff, go to my Info & Links. And by all means, let me know of your own favorite recipe or fun place to go!

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My good friend John Vanhorn shows you how to deep-fry a Cajun-spiced turkey. Check it out HERE.

Camping seems to bring out the Cooking Outlaw in all of us. Burgers and dogs are great for a snack, but you've got to have that one day that's built around your evening feast. Sometimes alcohol is involved. That's fine; most secret recipes and sauces require spilling some good stuff into the pot.

Send your own recipes--I'll be happy to include the tasty stuff (especially if it sounds non-poisonous). For now, try these DRINKS and FOODS and DESSERTS. Good luck! (and don't be discouraged by any exotic recipes--you'll find something tasty that's right for you...just keep going!). And remember--I am not responsible for injuries or illnesses!

"The O'Brien/O'Connell is pretty simple to make. Buy a frozen can of Baccardi or Daquiri or Pina Colada mix. Put it in the blender with "lots" of ice. Instructions on the can will tell you how much rum or vodka to add. We usually triple that, blend it up, and enjoy!"

Anne "Bubs" O'Connor's WILD DRINKS! (Read more about Anne and her DNA Bar in the FOOD section. Anne fibbed a bit on this selection...she says: "I got this stuff out of 'Bartender Magazine'." That's OK, Anne, we'll give credit where credit is due; thank you for the much-needed recipes. And thank you, Bartender Magazine! Everyone--buy a subscription!

Disco Lemonade: Equal parts Absolut Citron and fresh strawberry puree (or Island Oasis Strawberry Mix).

Gladiator Martini: 1&1/4 Finlandia Cranberry Vodka, 1/2 oz. Godiva Chocolate, 1/4 oz. Creme de Menthe.

OK, I'll ask it first: what is 'Lava'? Is it 'hot'? I was also going to include my friend Butch's recipe for home-made dandelion wine, but it is very dangerous, and probably illegal, so I'll pass. Remember, Folks, plan ahead, and you too can enjoy these delicious beverages! Now you'd better eat something...

Nepotism at its best! Here's a Thanksgiving Turkey recipe submitted by my niece Lauren Bradley for her 3rd Grade class...(published as written; italics mine--Scoop):

Follow These Steps

"If you Follow These Steps You'll Have A Perfect Turkey On Thanksgiving Day! First go out to the store and buy your turky. Then get a pan or plate and set the turkey on it. After that pluck the feathers and check two times in case any eyes, dirt, bones or hairs are on the turkey. Set the stove for ten minutes so it warms up. The turkey can feed ten people. Put dressing on the turkey and stuff it with lettuce and put cheese beside the turkey. The turkey weighs about 4 or 5 pounds. Now put some spice on the turkey to make it more taster. After all that is done you can put your turkey in the oven and set it for at least 24 minutes. While that is baking you can set the table nicely and take a rest by the stove. Then the turkey should be done. Let the turkey cool for awhile and serve. Then all of your guests will be talking so get their attention and then finally you can eat!"

--Lauren Bradley

...and as a matter of fact, that's exactly how it was done at Sister Scoop's house this past Thanksgiving Day...with a few minor changes. It was delicious, and we did not find any eyeballs in the turkey. Believe me, we looked closely...

He didn't invent the process, but he does them so tasty he deserves a heap of credit. You can buy the kettle and the burner and the stand as a package deal at almost any hardware store or one that handles camping supplies. Make sure you also have a commercial meat thermometer. This recipe is so fast after the initial preparation you won't believe it! (PS: John is out hunting right now--it's deer season--but he left the recipe with Mrs. Scoop. Any mistakes in copying are mine.)

6 tbsp. 'Tony Cracker Creole Seasoning' (NOT 'Creole Gumbo'--spice should be red, not green!).

Bring all ingredients to boil. Let ingredients cool about 1 hr. to absorb seasoning. Boil and stir the water once more. Strain water with tea strainer so injector needle doesn't plug. While water is cooling add 1/2 stick of butter.

Preparing the Bird: First, get a bird. If frozen, thaw it in your refrigerator! Make sure it will fit in your cooking kettle!* Inject the bird all over at different depths with mix.** Coat inside and outside of bird with Chef Paul's and Tony Cracker. Refrigerate overnight. Coat the bird one more time before frying. Fry at 325 to 350 degrees for a 12-13 lb. bird (3" per pound!).

Wear arm-glove when starting to fry, and when checking bird!**** (Lots of steaming-hot oil!).

Scoop says: People beg to carve the meat, because they snack on the crispy skin all the while...

* The turkey was too big for the kettle, and John got splashed. It also burned when he got upset and hacked the beast in two.

** The injector needle looks like a horse-hypodermic thing. It makes sizable holes. John and I were on opposite sides of a table, taking turns injecting, when he got squirted with a needle-full of hot spices that came out a hole on his side. This gave him blurry vision, in no way caused by the gin we were drinking.

****Similar to #1*, but caused when John put a cold wet turkey in the oil before the oil was hot enough, creating lots of hot-oil bubbles that singed some arm hair. Beware, people!

"Gator" prefers to remain anonymous, as he is not quite sure if this sort of thing is legal or not. As Gator puts it: "I should be OK telling you this recipe, since you can't find this sort of animal up in Wisconsin--you have to go down South. But just in case you all got some sort of reciprocal agreement with Florida, I'll just keep my real identity out of the paper. However, if any of you fine gals from up there want a good time that includes great cooking, just ask Scoop. Bring your hip-waders, Honey!"

"First, catch the armadillo. You might see one up by you in Wisconsin if they crawled into a citrus truck by accident. If so, you've got to sneak up quick and silent ('I am both,' claims Gator). They're usually by the side of the road, and the best way is to grab them by the tail and throw them in a pillow case. Once you're home and you've killed it, here's what you do:

"How does it taste?" I asked Gator. Like chicken? "It tastes like armadillo," he said, as if I should know better...

Gator's back with a tasty recipe for rattlesnake. I'm sure y'all can't wait to try it!

"First," says Gator, "you got to catch the snake. You can lasso it with your own home-made snake-catcher. You've seen this on them animal shows, but why spend good money? Get a 5' length of PVC pipe and thread both ends of a rope through it, leaving the loop out at the far end. Just tug the two loose pieces when the rattlesnake sticks his head through the noose. If you're chicken, use a longer piece of PVC."

I asked Gator if that's what he does. He laughed. "Naw, we just use a rake or something like that. That's what a real man would do."

2) Cut the head off, skin the snake down the belly side, gut it and wash the meat.

6) Cook 2 minutes on each side in a cast-iron skillet or a Fry-Daddy with the oil or grease at 375 degrees. DO NOT OVERCOOK! Says Gator: "It'll keep cooking itself after you take it out of the oil, just like fish or liver or alligator. You ever eat a piece of liver that's really tough, like rubber? That's 'cause they overcooked it. They think it's still rare, and it winds up like boot-leather."

Thanks again, Gator! Can't wait to try it...after somebody else catches the rattlesnake. That brings up a good point: can you substitute a different kind of snake, like a little harmless greenie? And would it most likely take less frying time, since the meat would be the size of pencil stubs? I will investigate!

Pork tenderloin chunks, equal parts pomace olive oil and cheap white Zinfandel, good dollop (tbsp) of minced garlic, 1 tsp leaf oregano (dried, grind between fingers to release flavor, salt, pepper. Marinade pork at least two hours, preferably overnight. Skewer and cook on BBQ. Also do skewers of tomato, green pepper, onion, and mushroom. Squeeze fresh lemons over meat to finish.

Thank you, Anne...and your accountant. Superb! And now, 3 great tips from Rae Augello, whose delicious meals I have been fortunate to taste often:

Potatoes, peppers, and onions: peel and slice potatoes and onions and cut peppers in strips after they have been cored. Place in foil with butter, garlic, pepper, salt, and oregano, and cook over flame until potatoes get soft.

Baked beans: for extra flavor, dice up some green pepper and onion and use a bit of mustard and crushed red pepper and brown sugar.

Ribs: instead of boiling them for tenderness, make a wash of white wine vinegar and beer and slow-cook the ribs while spraying them often--takes a few hours on the grill.

Bayou BBQ from Anne O'Connor (with Compliments and Thanks to 'Bartender Magazine'):

Wash shrimp and spread on a thick layer of newspapers to drain (about 1 hr.). Pat dry. Put shrimp in large baking pan or skillet. Cover shrimp with lemons. Heat remaining ingredients, except bread, until butter melts. Pour over shrimp. Bake until shrimp are done (about 45"), stir every 15". Serve shrimp in baking dish to peel and eat.*

A hot new camping recipe!

Courtesy of Amber Fornstedt!

Shrimp Mescal

Sautee cooked yellow rice with diced red onion, diced tomato, diced fresh jalapeno, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, & tequila until liquid thickens.

Add cooked shrimp (you can wait until this point to add cilantro, as it will have a fresher taste).

Simmer for 5 minutes.

Garnish with slices of avocado and sprig of cilantro.

Scoop says: I hope I got this right—all mistakes are mine!

Amber has been dating the notorious Chef Jeremy at Luke’s Restaurant in Milton, WI. for some time now. She’s a great-looking gal and Jeremy should wise up, especially since we now know she can cook some great camping-food!

Cross-Reference if you can't find it--for 'Food' check Restaurants, Bars, Family Fun, etc. Almost all bars have pizza & munchies, and everybody has a Friday Nite Fish Fry, of course! And feel free to stop in at almost any Restaurant listed for just a beer or cocktail if you want (just the usual shoes, shirt, etc.-- sandals, T's, shorts and jeans are just fine unless Noted!)

Study these commonly-used examples, 'cause they'll be too small to read later on! Note: many places have live music or DJs for special occasions--check websites, local ads, or call for further music info. Live Music/DJ logo means more often than not...

Live Music/DJ Burgers Etc. Pizza Etc. Fine Dining Alcohol Boat Rentals/Stuff

Anchor Inn (Hwy 59 N. of Milton, north bank of Rock River), Newville 608.884.7565

Right on the Rock River, BOAT RENTALS; Mrs. Scoop's 2nd favorite place for burgers; music outside weather permitting; kids' play area www.anchorfun.com

Live music/DJ every weekend & more; Sunday buffet, dinner specials. Pool table, darts, Sunday raffles, outdoor fun. Pool table, darts. Banquet room.

Right on the Rock River; BOAT RENTALS; music outside weather permitting; no burgers, but some really great fun food--home-made pizzas, crabcakes, specialty salads, paninis. Entertainment is great too: Dueling Pianos, R&R, Blues. www.finsbarandgrill.com

Comfortable, classy; lunch & dinner specials; occasional live music; You can even bring Mom or your boss here! This is where we usually hang out. Check local ads or call for music. Pool table, darts, banquet room, lots of TVs! Always a good time...Mrs. Scoop's #1 place for burgers!

Lakeview Campground 1901 E. Hwy 59, Milton 608.868.7899

Bar open to public--I haven't been there in ages; we need a Review!

Good stop after golf--easily accessible to/from Blackhawk, Lakeland, Lakeview, Hidden Valley etc. Like a lot of bars, free munchies Sunday AM. Good friendly people, good bands. Food & Drink Specials, private room available.

Snuffy's Still 3538 Cty. Rd. N (Hwys 59 & N) Milton 608.868.7884

I don't get out here much, but it's right close by for you! Pool table, darts, Karaoke often, outdoor patio. Hi Matt & Connie! www.snuffysstill.com

Wiggy's Saloon 9 N. Parker Dr., Janesville

Reviewed by JVH: Clean bar, friendly staff. Awesome food--Katie's Roast Beef is the best! Sunday morning raffles (proceeds to charity, school functions, etc. Euchre Tournaments every Thursday afternoon, Darts, no pool table. Hi Katie & Wiggy!

NOTE: Also see 'Restaurants' (below) for any or all of the above ingredients!

Note: Lack of Scoopheads may just mean we haven't been there lately--check it out yourself!

Right on Lake Koshkonong--dine outside when it's warm! Most-excellent steaks & seafood--Mrs. Scoop occasionally gets the deep-fried whole catfish so we can bring the evil-looking skeleton home and scare kids with it! Great atmosphere! $$$$ Open Thurs-Sun for now--please call ahead. www.thebuckhorn.net

Review by H:

$$$$ Uncle Hank says: Best duck (any preparation) by far compared to any big-city restaurants. The steaks are outstanding. Ribs very good. Seafood is fresh and excellent. Service is good and the bar is a great place for an aperitif before dinner. The bar area has nice seating in booths--2 to 5 people--compared to the main dining room which is chalet style and less intimate. Reservations a must, lunch or dinner. We never had a bad experience or meal. www.duckinndelavan.com

El Jardin 2533 Center Ave. Janesville 608.741.8917

$$ This is our one and only place for authentic Mexican cuisine. From Milton or Newville etc., just get on I-90 E towards Beloit and get off on exit 177 (Blackhawk Tech). Turn R (N) and turn right at the 2nd stoplight (Hwy 51). Go about 4 blocks; it's on your right (S). I'm sure there is a better way to get there if you're in Janesville, but this works for us. We love this place! If you can, get 'Ray', and tell him that's not his real name--you'll understand later. I get the chorizo tacos; Mrs. Scoop gets the chicken enchiladas mole poblano (gee-did I mess that spelling up?) Colorful, fun, Mariachi singers (call ahead), and great service. We usually take some Super Burritos home, 'cause it's as close to Chicago as you can get! No individual website, but here's a clue: gazetteextra.com/diningout/eljardin

Emigail's Roadhouse 650 E. State Rd. (Hwy 59), Newville (Edgerton) 608.868.7922

See that new logo--that's for Cajun & Tex-Mex! This is a relatively small place, as befits a comfy Roadhouse. We go here for gumbo, fish tacos, red beans & rice, and especially the deep-fried lobster! $$ Emigail's Roadhouse (web direct courtesy of Janesville Gazette Extra, an excellent source for news, weather, dining & fun, and more! www.gazetteextra.com ).

Liberty Station 231 Front St., Milton 608.868.2873

We haven't been here for a while, so we'll check in soon and let you know--we've heard the food and atmosphere is dandy! Outdoor dining in-season, and the kids will like it because of the railroad motif and the RR car dining area. Milton's only non-smoking bar & restaurant. $$$?--let me know!

This is where we go to eat 75% of the time! It's a fun place with great food for any appetite, and you can get things just the way you want them. Chef Derek does my blackened-cajuned Prime Rib just right, and Mrs. Scoop always insists on the large walleye platter. Owner Jeff Sweney and the other excellent bartenders make mean martinis and Margaritas. It's a casual and comfortable place--dress up or down. My only complaint is that Jenny, a superb waitress, often insults me for no reason. But I feel better because the prep-dude extraordinaire, Jordan, already calls me 'Scoop'. Banquet room downstairs available and pretty good place for a fun party! $$$

Reviewed by H:

$$$ Great martini bar and euro style store front restaurant with great atmosphere. All entrees we had were excellent (pasta, seafood, etc.). The wait staff could have been better. Knew little about their wine selection or pronunciation of some of the specials. Entertainment provided during dinner. Overall, we would return. www.janesvillemetropolitan.com

This is where we eat breakfast 75% of the time! Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Specials. Friendly atmosphere and good food! And for some fun, ask owner Abib if he's watched SpongeBob SquarePants today!

Peking Chinese Restaurant 2632 Milton Ave., Janesville 608.752.9177

$$ Our favorite Chinese Restaurant! They are proud to be the first to serve Szechuan & Mandarin cuisine; we are happy to eat there and also take-out. I usually get the Sampler Platter; Mrs. Scoop gets the Triple Happiness. It's on the East road, next to Siker's Furniture; if you hit Burger King, just come on back.

Small intimate steak & seafood joint with a great bar and jukebox (you'll see what I mean). Sean, I apologize for not being there lately--I'll stop in soon! This is one of the top places for excellent food in a casual atmosphere.

Clear Lake RV Service 608.322.3918 Mobile Service anywhere within reason. Terry Becker, RVDA/RVIA certified. Complete RV service + custom building. Note: I have seen Terry's work firsthand; he is highly recommended.

Home Remodeling Plus See The Camper's Courier for Info. Fred & Tom are also very highly recommended; they can do anything + set RVs. Mobile Service anywhere within reason. Another firsthand recommendation.

Sunray RV 608.884.3406 Rick can also do anything; Mobile Service anywhere within reason. Highly recommended.

Harbor Recreation Newville (just go N on 59; if you reach the N side of Rock River, you've gone too far. You'll see it). 608.884.6007 www.harborrec.com

Rock River Marina 520 E. Richardson Spr. Rd., Edgerton 608.884.9415 www.rockrivermarina.com

I must make you aware here that I play by my 3 strict rules of golf: I drink, I drive, I gamble. That means a cart, tasty beverages to go, and Bingo-Bango-Bongo. That also means I am a terrible golfer, but that I occasionally win some money. Note to IRS: my losses far exceed my meager winnings, so there! With this proper perspective, I sincerely hope you also check out the courses I have not done well on. That would be most of them...

Oak Ridge/Bonny Meade Links 1238 Bowers Lake Rd., Milton 608.868.4353 (Hwy 26 N. out of Milton).

Oak Ridge = OK, remember I'm a terrible golfer! So for you, no balls will be lost. You will actually find many balls, mostly mine. This is a good course with some devious holes. The people on the 19th Hole are always fun to be with! This and Bonny Meade are great deals for $!

PS: Friday Special going on now--call!

Bonny Meade = You might do well here. I do not. Tall grass and scrubby stuff scares me. Try this and let me know--good golfers are proud of how they do here!

Caddy Shack Sport Center/Driving Range (Hwy 26 N out of Milton, just S of Oak Ridge Golf Course) 608.868.3210

Doug is the best! A great selection of golf gear at great prices. Dougie will take all the time you need to get the equipment that is right for you. He will not sell a club to you until you are both comfortable with it. If this sounds like a paid ad, rest assured he doesn't even know it's here (until I tell him and get a beer or two!). His golf lessons are relatively inexpensive and on the money for any skill category. I also like the driving range because Doug, in his infinite wisdom, has left a beat-up junk car out there as a target. I have hit it 3 times. FYI: I just called Doug to fact-check. The original car was a Olds Cutlass, gone two years now. The 'new' car, direct from the salvage yard, is a Mercury Marquis. Good luck, Boys & Girls!

Other Golf Courses: Since I've vowed to golf Oak Ridge until I beat the course, which I never will, I humbly suggest you go to www.golfcourses.com/wi/milton . Great courses abound, so check them out. Then send me a review. I'll be right here at Oak Ridge, looking for that last water ball.

Rules for Bingo-Bango-Bongo: We call them 'cookies'--a little dot next to each person's score for that hole. Here's the scoring & rules, hereabouts: 1 cookie for 1st one on; 1 cookie for closest to the pin when all on; 1 cookie for 1st in. However, no more than two successive shots, and no cookie for a putt if you are within a club length of the pin. I suggest you pick a 'team' club for this if you are golfing with a really short person. If no putt within the club rule, it carries to the next hole--a 'double-putter'!. So you will see, a terrible golfer such as myself can make some dough, because while it may take me 3 to your 2 to get within chipping distance, I'm a little closer, and I don't care about my score. Some play for longest drive--that's up to you. As is what you declare ahead what each cookie is worth. At the bar, add 'em up and pay the highest cookie scorer the difference. Good luck, Cookie Monsters.

The Play's the thing! We've been here to see 'Cabaret' and are going back for 'All Shook Up!'. $$$$ Dinner & Show; meal choices are fine, but I usually upgrade to the Plank Steak. You can also dine only or have an elegant cocktail. Plenty of free parking. Beautifully-restored historic building. NOTE: Dress up and hit the town! Fun Note: after the play, the actors gather in the bar to sing a few more. www.janesvillearmory.com

The Milton House 18 S. Janesville St., Milton 608.868.7772 History! Milton's claim to fame! Even I, Mr. Anti-Culture, was impressed. And one of the few Underground Railroad stops that was actually underground. www.miltonhouse.org

FYI: Flatlander Warning! As a Flatlander transplant 25+ years ago, I was pleased to see an 'Uno's" Pizza opening up in Janesville. Mrs. Scoop and I eagerly arrived soon after it opened, and ordered the 'Chicago-Style' pizza. We were very disappointed. I called the Manager over to ask about the pizza, as our 'thin crust' was two inches deep in goozy cheese. He whispered an explanation: "We just pay for the name. You and I know people up here like a lot of cheese on their pizza." The joint folded after a month or so. Good riddance! In another instance, at another place, a Deli, I ordered a Chicago-style hot dog. The Vienna poster was right there. I got a split-open Oscar Mayer grilled on the inside with onions and--gasp!--ketchup. The 'hot peppers' were sliced jalapenos. Again, it quickly folded, and again, good riddance. So beware, aficionados! What I list below are personally taste-tested. If it says 'Chicago', it is close enough. As for the pizzas, if it's listed, it's good.

$, Call ahead for drive-thru. As close as you're going to get to Chicago stuff. Vienna hot dogs done right, good Italian Beef (except they keep trying to put cheese on it--tell them no!), Tom-Tom tamale boats, tons of munchies--check out the website for full menu. Simple Directions: going south on Hwy 26, follow the hospital signs; Washington is at the light by the Mercy Mall, turn right. www.delidoghouse.com

Georgio's 301 Parkview Dr., Milton 608.868.4872

$$ Call for delivery areas; Restaurant. Great Italian food; I listed it here vs. Restaurants because we usually get delivery. We get the large deluxe thin crust every time ($$$).

Varsity Lanes 450 S. John Paul Rd., Milton (next to Dave's Ace Hardware)608.868.6800

$ Delivery, call for areas. Bowling and Food! It's close by for us, and we like the pizza and gyros. Mrs. Scoop especially likes the Patty Melt. But only one Scoophead because they screwed up our order 3x in the past two months. We'll keep trying...

The Manberries www.themanberries.com Brian is a Cowboys fan, so you're gonna' get harassed if you come in with Packers or Bears stuff. But these guys are worth it--see them when you can! Often play at Anchor Inn.

On The Rocks www.on-the-rocks-band.com I've known these guys for a long, long time. They are a fun band who will cater --within reason--to any style event. The web site is good for some chuckles! See them when you can!

Rainbow Bridge www.rainbowbridgeband.com I've always liked this band; not cheap, but well worth the money, esp. for weddings & stuff. See them when you can!

Two Left Feet call Rich Addie 608.868.4317 for availability. This is a fun band!

Miscellaneous You never know when you'll need some help close by, and it's especially nice if it means you don't have to cut your fun short. And it just might be less expensive right here!

The DeDenter Shop 933 W. High St., Milton 608.868.5454 Quick & excellent car & truck collision repairs and finishing, alignment & suspension--and Ted also paints golf carts! He saved Scoop Jr's butt last year when he got him back on the road right before New Year's Eve. Ted says: "My dad trained me with an Army saying: If it moves, shoot it; if it doesn't, paint it!" email: dedenter933@hotmail.com

H&J Auto Sales & Service 406 W. High St., Milton 608.868.6696 Everything you need to keep going: full service including engine, exhaust, tires, batteries, brakes, tune-ups, trans, oil change, you name it. This is where I go to keep The Scoopmobile running!

Jim's Tire & Auto (24 Hr. Towing) 520 W. Madison Ave., Milton 608.868.7837 Full-service repairs, tires, batteries, & everything else, plus that 24-hr. Towing!

John Van Horn Painting Milton 608.868.3105 John & crew cleans, paints, stains, & seals decks ("We do a lot of deck refinishing," says John). Besides your deck, your room addition might need his expertise! John is who Mrs. Scoop & I call every time. One problem: I was not happy when he painted the buildings at a certain campground in Packers colors!

Cindy Wright Century 21 Affiliated 347 S. John Paul Rd. (Cty Y) Milton 608.295.1004 So you like WI so much you're ready to live here? See Cindy--I have bought two homes and sold one through her, and she is the best! No stress, and she knows her stuff. And check out her Lakefront Condos and Rock River Leisure Estates properties. www.CindyWrightHomes.com

RV Insurance Disclaimer: I'm not an authority on this, so definitely check with your local agent. But be aware that many out-of-state agents aren't quite sure how to handle seasonal (permanent) RVs. So if a you're a bit confused, call one of these agencies.

American Family Insurance (Stephen E. Wright Agency) 12 Merchant Row, Milton 608.868.2844 www. amfam.com This is where we go for all our local insurance needs. I don't own an RV, so call on your own, or search further down the list. But I have to say Mrs. Scoop and I get great service here...sometimes I even walk my dog here just to pay the bill! Steve and The Ladies will talk straight with you--no BS. PS: thank you, Ladies Of Insurance Knowledge!

Rudy Gaddini Insurance 508 Campus St., Milton 608.868.4747 Rudy is a great guy--give him a call and find out. He talks straight.

Schwartz & Shea Insurance 1607 Holiday Dr., Milton 608.754.3336 www.schwartzshea.com

The Undercover Shop 305 E. Madison Ave, Milton 608.868.4089 Wayne can do anything for boat covers, car awnings, and anything else. Stop by his shop and see...

Dave's Milton Ace Hardware 430 S. John Paul Rd., Milton 608.868.2843 (& Evansville--see website) When it's chore day, I'm in here five times minimum! They are the ultimate Helpful Hardware People. www.davesace.com

Hammer Chiropractic 840 Arthur Dr., Milton (just North of Piggly Wiggly) 608.868.4343 Appropriately named, Dr. Chris Hammer will get you fixed up! www.hammerchiropractic.com

Milton Dental Center, Jeanne M. Rowland DDS, 42 Merchant Row, Milton 608.868.4500 (next to Klub Bub, in case you need courage). Dr. Jeanne is excellent; ask her about her cat in the laundry.

KenLyn Kennels, Edgerton (just N. of I-90 on Hwy 59--McDonald's). Exit 163, go N. a little bit to Hemenway Dr. 608.884.8355. You'll see it. Obey U is 1st, then the kennels.

Obey U 608.884.6025 (next to KenLyn Kennels). This is where we take Jack the wascally Weimaraner for 'day care', and he loves it! John (the human) is the best trainer!

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