Man, we could not have asked for better weather last week. While friends and family in the PNW were suffering through a heatwave, we had highs in the 70s and a copious amount of rain. I actually wore a hoodie a couple of mornings, but even though Dunkin’ is already selling pumpkin spice lattes, summer ain’t over yet.
The National Weather Service has this to say:
It will be H-O-T, hot. This period will be a `Blazing Inferno` with surface temperatures across the CWA reach(ing) the low to upper 90s, perhaps even seeing some temps in the triple digits Wednesday and/or Thursday. Heat indices will likely be in the triple digits with potential for heat indices reaching over 105 degrees.
Geez Louise. I didn’t think the NWS was one for hyperbole. They’re blaming the heat and humidity on a “death ridge” (how ominous!) All I know is, the corn must be sweating profusely.
But we love it anyway. Enough to attend the Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival yesterday.
My favorite part? The dangling salt shakers.
Oh, Wisconsin. How I heart you.
Friday was less corny but still a blast. Tara’s new employer gives all employees a PTO day for their birthday. Because hers landed on day three, when she was in the midst of orientation and training, they let her choose a day in August instead. She picked Friday because we’d originally planned that camping trip, but since we cancelled, we decided to head into Madison instead.
After visiting the UW Arboretum, we stopped by The Old Fashioned for their Friday fish fry.
Still our favorite cheese curds around.
There was also the usual stop at Trader Joe’s and new vinyl at Strictly Discs, but the real highlight was our stop at Schuster’s Farm in Deerfield for their Blooms on the Farm event. Picture acres and acres of zinnias and sunflowers, live music, tacos and cocktails, wagon rides, and goats. Not a bad lineup, huh?
Oh, right. Human foosball, too. There were all kinds of puzzles and games and activities for kids. Being a big kid, I might have climbed halfway up a rope play structure and kicked my legs back and forth to catch air on a giant swing, though there is no photographic evidence of either endeavor.
It was actually a great time. We arrived just as the sun was setting, so the good light didn’t last long, but it was totally worth the stop regardless. Next time, we’ll arrive early.
They also have a Haunted Forest opening in September, so next time might be right around the corner.
Mark My Words 
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