Community Day - 5/30

Port Washington Community Day

Sunday was Community Day. Of the five warm-weather festivals in Port Washington, I would put this at number four. The town blocks the main street, vendors sell beer, wine, food, and anything else folks might buy, and various organizations publicize their presence. Terry spent time talking with someone who transferred to the area about ten years ago. He said, "With about three months of good weather, everyone takes every opportunity to get outside and do stuff. The winters are brutal." I can confirm everyone getting out in the summer, but I'll just take his word on the winters.

On the Fishing Boat

Several charter fishing boats gave short rides out into the lake so we took advantage of the opportunity. It was all I needed to quash any desire to rent a boat for a day. I love going out on the water but it doesn't take much time to satisfy the urge. From experience I also know the best boating is always on someone else's boat.





Entertainment included various bands and students from a dance studio. 
 

Hole in One Contest Across a Harbor Leg

Port Washington "Homeys"

First Brat of the Trip

 

We've started walking the Interurban Trail - a 30 mile paved path that was once a rail line running through the county. If we get really ambitious we'll walk the entire length but I'm not making any commitments. So far we managed two miles. Next we'll drive to where we stopped and do another two miles. Either that or I'll just get a beer instead. It's kind of a toss up.

Taste Test

A winery in town offers wine making classes. We signed up and begin on Friday. If all goes well we end up with 30 bottles. As preparation we bought bottles of three varieties and conducted our own blind taste test to decide what to make. We decided on a Washington Riesling. At least I think that's what it was. Things got a little fuzzy about half way through the test.