Billy Wardle Happenings

 & at the Republic, Missouri Kum and Go.   Passion We love what we do and it shows in our work.  Energy, friendliness, balance, service, value,  integrity, we do the right thing, even when it is difficult.  We believe that greatness is only achieved in unity.  Give, inspire others, be kind and patient, dream, caring.  We have genuine compassion for our customers, our associates, families and communities.  Lend a hand, Excellence.  We expect and deliver superior performance where "&" means more. Republic Fall Festival, Growing together, Pumpkin Daze, Proud of our Veterans, Steam-O-Rama,  Republic, Tigers, Chartered 1871, E's Inn Hamburgers, Frisco Depot, Battle of Wilson Creek 1861, Ray House: Field Hospital for Southern Soldiers.

 Golden Corral is around the corner from our house on Cornhusker.  I actually went with Jeremy and the boys to Golden Corral in Mishawaka, Indiana.  The boys all had steak.  I stuck to chicken and meatloaf. I also had a big salad to top it off.  I especially liked the seafood salad.   I found the food good.  The desert bar is not as good post covid as it was pre covid.  This is because they no longer have the chocolate fountain.  Instead they put chocolate on marshmallow and Rice Krispies treats for you.  I enjoyed the pudding with vanilla wafers.  The boys really enjoyed the ice cream.  One boy had gummy bears without the ice cream under.   So although not the best place to eat, we enjoyed ourselves. 

 Some gas stations have an & display.  I think the are the old Kum & Go station which are no Mavericks.  The displays have stayed.  This is one I saw in Iowa City. This mentions: Iowa River, I-80, Shopping Corn Ridge, Museums, Golf,Iowa Flood of 2008, Great Floos of 1993, Coralville Lake, Denovian Fossil Gorge, Edgewater Park, There is a capital building.  (Iowa City was the territorial capital, but changed to Des Moines when it became a state,), Hawkeye Express and Sounds of summer.

 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.