The Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Harley Hill Climber statue near entrance. Hill climbing was a very popular sport from the early 1900s through the 1930s.
(L-R) April, Jim V., Joe, Tony, Jesse and Janelle waiting for the tour of the museum to begin.
A few of the historic Harley's from the 1930s
Everyone gathers around three vintage bikes from the early 1900s.
Could you imagine riding either one of these? The one on the right was built in 1941 using two Harley frames and engines. I can't imagine how much they weigh!
After the museum we went for lunch in Milwaukee at a restaurant called the "Safe House" recommended by Jim Wido's son, James. This particular table is comprised of the exclusive dancers for our group, except for Frank. Frank, Julie, Bill, Aaron and Nathan are at the table.
When you come into the Safe House Restaurant a girl greets you in a small room. She asks if you know the password to get in? If not - she gives you instructions to do something silly. In our group's case, because there were so many, she just said show me your best dance moves. Well, I told her I wasn't going to do it but Cracch was pushing me back and forth from behind so it looked like I was doing something? Aaron and Nathan didn't move so she held them back to try it again. Afterwards, when you go through the door to the main dining area everyone is staring at you and you're wondering why? It's because there are monitors located throughout the restaurant that shows you when you first enter and have to do something stupid. Above on the far left Aaron and Nathan, who were held back, just finished doing the Tango together and are now allowed to enter the restaurant. Julie and Bill came later, and in the last two photos above you can see Julie dancing. I don't know how Bill got in? I guess he was standing over there humming or something?
The rest of us sat at the larger table except for Bradley and Patrick who sat behind us at a smaller table. Although the restaurant holds 200 people it is spread out over two floors and three other rooms. We were cramped in this main room. (L-R) Janelle, Tony, Cracch, Jim V., Joe, April, Claire, Jesse and Leslye.
After lunch one of the owners (Jerry Price) took us into a historic part of the Safe House that houses "The Society of Professional Journalism" to see the many autographs of famous people who have visited.
HISTORIC SITE IN JOURNALISM
On November 1, 1885, four determined journalists established the Milwaukee Press Club to help forsee professional excellence and camaraderie.
The club quickly became a popular gathering from nearby city hall, but also a must visit place for presidents and princes, entertainers, authors and sports greats, all whose signatures grace the walls of the club in, according to Southeby auction house, one of the most impressive autograph collections in the world.
The club, now in its 120th year,
is the oldest continuously operating
press club in the Americas,
and remains a vital and lively part
of the Wisconsin media community.
Marked this 22nd day of March, 2006.
SPJ - Society of Professional Journalists.
The above reads:
The Presidents Corner where many of our Presidents' signatures are displayed along with some photos of our recent Presidents..
A sample of some of the autographs on the walls.
Tony looking at the "Wisconsin Wall of Honor" honoring Wisconsin's fallen servicemen.
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