8/13-14/2006 - Edgerton, WI

And thus I sidle my way into Edgerton, WI. After the (virtual) wasteland that was Shopiere, it is a relief to be back in a city that values having a presence on line (as befits a city of 5,000+).

A quick look at its website shows that, had I managed to get here by June 14th (closer to when I actually did pass through it, by my records) I would have been treated to "Straight Up Bluegrass." Other concerts in the summer included The Banjo Barons, Tonya Rocker and Gear.

Additionally, Edgerton is the birthplace of Sterling North. Who? Wikipedia answers: a poet and author whom I haven't heard of, but whose works have been turned into a 52-episode Anime series in Japan. His most famous work seems to have been called "Rascal." Somehow, looking quickly at his historical society, I got the notion that he was somehow associated with the Little Rascals, but the more I dig into the material, the less likely that seems.

As long as I'm in Edgerton, I'll probably hike along the Rock River, possibly drift idly in a canoe. About this time I might notice that I am at an elevation of over 800 feet. As I approach Mount Rushmore, I only expect that number to go up!

34,000 wascally thteps over these two days. Cheers,