Bessie became "Cheesy Rider" for the Wisconsin State Fair Parade. I finally got around to making a new costume for Bessie consisting of dozens of round poster board dots for that swiss cheese-look. Not all of the fair-goers seemed to understand the costume, but I think it turned out well considering it cost a whole
Italian Job Movie Night
International MINI treated the local MINI owners to a night at the movies. At the dealership, We gathered for treats, conversation and door prizes. One by one, we splashed and dashed our way over to the Milwaukee Brewer's Stadium for our outdoor movie. A bit of rain didn't dampen our spirits as we watched Night
The Ice Cream Deli
Bessie traveled to the convenient location of The Ice Cream Deli in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, to meet up with friends. There we dined on warm, toasted sandwiches and frozen dairy treats. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream is becoming one of our favorite ice cream attractions. I tried the newest flavor Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, cheesecake ice cream
Muffler Man Alert!
If you're a fan of the website roadsideamerica.com like I am, then you know what a muffler man is. For everyone else, they are fiberglass statues made to advertise mufflers originally. Over the years they have been modified to sell any number of things. I crossed paths with one while driving through Crystal Lake, Illinois,
Port Washington Fish Day Parade & Car Show
Bessie coasted in for some fun at the Port Washington Fish day. At the world's largest one-day fish fry, Bessie floated down main street in her patriotic parade gear and sailed off with a third-place trophy in the car show. Before you start cheering, she was only one of three MINIs in her class. The




