[TheForge] ABANA conference

Tue May 14 11:19:01 2002

        Bob, thanks - I'm printing that up as a local tour guide to the
area.  Nice to have, maybe I'll see you at one of those beer halls!

Ralph


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> >Who's going? I am.
> >
> >Steve Smith
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> i will probably come down for one or two days.
>
> i don't know the schedule (is it posted?) but if evenings are free or if
you just need a break go to downtown lacrosse. i like the "bodega" on the
corner of 3rd and pearl. good selection of real beers on tap and in bottles.
last time i was there they had guiness/sierra nevada pale ale and others on
tap. they also brew their own and it is very good beer.
>
> there are a some other good bars within walking distance. good pizza and
burgers at "big als". good burgers and more at "fayzes". good mexican at
"tequilas". a couple of chinese spots.
>
> winona mn. is about 30 miles up river. one of the most scenic rides you
will see (rt. 61). stop at twin bluffs bar for a beer on the way. winona is
home of hossfeld benders. no doubt they would show you around and sell you
some dies or a bender.
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> up the road from winona 2-3 miles is minnesota city the home of american
bending (http://www.americanbender.getwebnet.com/). they make a hossfeld
clone with lower prices than hossfeld. all parts interchange.
>
> also in winona is the watkins home (spices). the watkins home is now a
rest home but they are very nice about visitors. there is a yellin gate at
the front door and some very tasty door handles (yellin) inside the "great
hall".
>
> it has been cool and wet here this spring. bring something warm and it
wouldn't hurt to have an umbrella or rain gear.
>
> i am about 40 miles west of lacrosse and about 7 miles south. if you're
coming from the west on i-90 and have time to stop feel free. email for
better directions.
>
> bob schade
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