Billy Wardle Happenings

 We went with Jeremy and the boys to Buffalo Wildwings in Elkhart.  There is a Buffalo Wild Wings on Cornhusker, across from the Walmart in Bellevue, close to our home.  I have never ventured there before, thinking wild wings must mean very hot wings.  They had those, but they also had some that weren't quite so hot.  I was in the mood for a burgers, and ordered the mushroom Swiss burger.  It was probably the best mushroom burger I have ever eaten.  I also had fries and onion rings for an appetizer.  We had many different flavors of wings, from orange wings, honey barbecue, lemon pepper, asian zing. I think everyone was pleased with the wings, but felt the onion rings were the high light.  Asher tried a hotter wing, but it wasn't too hot for him.  We had a good time.

 There is nothing to complain about in terms of the quality of food at Chick Fil A.  Their chicken is delicious.  I had the chicken sandwich and Tony the nuggets.  Their waffle fries are unique and also very good.  I also had macaronis and cheese which was also good.  We both had shakes.  The strawberry didn't have much strawberry flavor.  But Tony really enjoyed his cookies and cream.  They could use more shake flavors beyond the Strawberry, chocolate and vanilla and one specialty flavor.  And then there is the cost.  $28 seemed a bit steep to feed the two of us.  In Bellevue Chick Fil A is located on Cornhusker and 21st. Chik Fil A is a Christian sponsored restaurant.  They are closed on Sunday.  

 We drove past wild turkey in visiting an AirBNB off the beaten path in the Stockton Lake area.  

 We took my niece to Applebee's with us while we were moving in.  This is just up the street from our house on Cornhusker.  However my niece did not want to be there.  She likes home cooking and not trying new thungs.  Sheri drove her hme reallh fast while we ordered.  he was back before her meal came.   Other than that we had the regular Applebee's fare.  I had riblets, all you can eat but couldn't eat very many.  Miranda and Tony had pasta and Sheri had French dip.  It all seemed adequate but not stupendous.  We go to Applebee's in a crunch, but as a family prefer Chili's but that is farther from our house.  

 Maybe Sheri and I ordered the wrong things, but Catfish Lake at the Lodge sort of fell flat.  This restaurant is atually in La Plattte, a very small community where close to where the new water slide park is being built.  We had gone there before but decided we did not want to wait around for a table as it was overly full.  Seems to be very popular.  We came back earlier in the day and had no trouble getting a table.  I had the catfish, and it came with the whole catfish with all the bones.  It is hard to get bones out sometimes.  Then the batter was too crumbly and fell all over the table and got me very messy.  Other than that it tasted OK.  Sheri had chicken fried steak.  It also was too crumbly, and too salty.  This restaurant was my pick as I was craving catfish.  I should have had the catfish strips I think.  Both Sheri and I agree we will not go back. Mine came with beans and fries

Ventured to the book store in Papillion seeking books on the history of Omaha.   I was not disappointed.  The store is in a historical building on N. Washington close to Papillion Creek.  They told me in the basement was for games.  They also have lots of puzzles.  In the back was a section for kids books.  They had a good section of non fiction with historical books.  In the front was new books.  It was a fun trip.  I was lucky to escape with only spending $50.