Frigid Day in Franklin County

Regardless of how cold it is (-10 at the start), it's always a treat to get out and about. So, all bundled up in 3 layers of clothes, plus jacket, hat, and gloves I head out the door for another day on the road. Grabbed my morning cuppa from the local Kwik Star in Janesville. This time the yummy sample is a mini cinni donut. Just the right size.

Decided I needed some fuel in the tank, so I popped the electronic lock only to find it was frozen shut. Back into the car to locate the ice scrapper....grrr, and chip away at the seam along the frame. By the time I fill up I am darn glad for all the layers.

First stop along the way is Greene, but as you can see there was no green to be had. Just a nice stop along the way.



Found this little hand carved gem. Looks like someone was able to see some art in an old tree stump.



Moving on I head towards Latimer which claims to be a progressive community. Nice little town. Stopped at the high school and chatted with the athletic director. Funny how high school kids all look so young.

Found this house which looked to express the pride in the town. Kinda country and folksy all rolled into one.




Now I am getting hungry. So the next town up the road is Hampton. And what do I see but a diner along the main road.





I honked and hollared but no one came out, so I was forced to continue on. Helps to speak your order into one of those electronic boxes, I guess.


Finished the day off with a nice Almond Roca from Olive Garden with my best girlfriend. It doesn't get any better than that.