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It's called a triple net lease and though it is very common, I didn't understand why the USPS would sell the building and take that on. https://www.fool.com/knowledge-center/what-is-a-triple-net-lease.aspx

Did you just read the title and not the text? This isnt even anti-child, its a Fair, theres games and rides and animals for kids to have fun.

Im anti behemoth stroller.

You dont need to bring your childs entire bedroom everywhere they go crammed underneath a stroller you could storm the beaches of Normandy with... while the child walks alongside or is carried by a parent!

You cant go a few hours out of the house with just one of these and a reasonably sized diaper bag? And then if the kid wants to walk or ride on dads shoulders you can pop it closed and carry it and not have to try and push a tactical assault stroller through a sea of people.

As a daily bus rider, I highly recommend MCTS Tracker.

I don't know if there's an iOS equivalent, but there's always the website.

Google Maps will also give you the scheduled (not real-time) pickup times and routes.

I had my moped stolen twice. Thankfully MPD recovered it both times. Since the second theft, i bought this (which is on sale for prime day) and haven't had an issue. You could upgrade to the top tier today if you want. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001N888OS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_ZZ33GKCV505CCTYJ74WT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

For those of you who want that awesome clock:

https://jet.com/product/detail/f55f8d1b84c84212a3d911812c6feb17?jcmp=pla:ggl:gen_home_garden_a2:decor_clocks_a2_other:na:PLA_348543420_24223142340_pla-161679726300:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&gclid=CNjtm7z7l9ICFdCmaQodYnMLgw

I'd advise against using speedtest. If there's intentional throttling in place, ISPs temporarily disable it so that it's not reflected in speedtest report. Alternatively you can use fast.com which is owned by Netflix, and more difficult for ISPs to trick.

FYI Google offers a Photoscan app that converts physical photos into a digital image with just your smartphone camera. https://www.google.com/photos/scan/

It does a pretty good job

I use this app Find Ship .

Down by summerfest there is a great place to watch the ships come in behind the ampitheater under the Hoan.

Milwaukee Record has two: On the Record and The Disclaimer. As all things Record they're a little more humorous and enjoy poking fun of themselves and Milwaukee. Although it looks like they're only on Sound Cloud and iTunes.

WPR is not Milwaukee specific, but it is still local.

If neither of those work, 88.9 has a lot (if not all) of their podcasts on player.fm. There's also WUWM's Bubbler Talk which is interesting Milwaukee questions researched and explained about our culture and landmarks.

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Streets-Stories-Behind-Wisconsin/dp/0964020440

I saw this book years ago and flipped through it. I used to live on Burleigh in the 80s so I looked it up. It was named after a person, and he was an influential banker, I think.

I think the family pronounced it “bur-lie” and it’s just been passed on that way?

In addition to the good advice posed here, I recommend buying a alarm that attaches to your keychain. Once the pin is pulled it emits a very loud noise that might deter an attacker.

Limited-time deal: KOSIN Safe Sound Personal Alarm, 6 Pack 140DB Personal Security Alarm Keychain with LED Lights, Emergency Safety Alarm for Women, Men, Children, Elderly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NLFQS7T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DGV6HZZ9HTMAQCMVC9XY

This is what I have

I wasn't aware of people setting things up but I was talking on our Facebook Group so maybe we could go with your plan ? It's confusing going on both groups...

American Science & Surplus, 6901 W Oklahoma. Store full of cool, eccentric science and novelty stuff that kids find fascinating. I think my first time there I was about that age.

The article is pretty short but it's the only one I found that specifically mentioned the Milwaukee rally. There's another news article here that explains more about the issue.

https://www.npr.org/2017/11/29/567169910/university-graduate-students-walk-out-to-protest-tax-plan-that-hurts-them

Just to make life easier I made a form so we can get some base idea of what people want. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHA2R09JMFp3aE5YU2hPcE9vcGJuYXc6MQ#gid=0 Responses can be seen here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjMUQAgN6GQGdHA2R09JMFp3aE5YU2hPcE9vcGJuYXc#gid=0

(Looks like it for my area code for sure (53222).](https://weather.com/weather/monthly/l/53222:4:US). Record lows for the 29th and 30th respectively are -17 and -13, and we're projected to hit -22 and -25.

They used this Yondr thing and then did pat downs http://www.geekwire.com/2015/meet-yondr-the-company-that-wants-you-to-put-your-phone-away-and-enjoy-the-show/

I had no prob with it but my wife wasn't thrilled she couldn't know if the babysitter was calling. . in theory she could have walked outside to check . . but who wants to do that and miss part of the show

Here are the instructions for your vehicle https://assets.curtmfg.com/masterlibrary/12100/installsheet/CM_12100_INS.PDF. My girlfriend has an Impreza and we had to use a drill to enlarge the holes a little bit, which was kind of a pain in the ass, but would be easier if you had a proper grinder. There's a coupon on amazon right now, so you can get the hitch for $95+tax. Curt rates it as easy, so it shouldn't take too long. If you're on the east side I'd be glad to help.

https://www.amazon.com/CURT-12100-Class-Trailer-Hitch/dp/B00D1S0KK8

Edit- I linked the wrong product. updated the links. the old one was for a crosstrek.

For a small job try reaching out to the makerspace in bay view. I know there are people there who could do the job.

You can post the request on their public list here:

https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!forum/milwaukeemakerspace

Just to make life easier I made a form so we can get some base idea of what people want. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHA2R09JMFp3aE5YU2hPcE9vcGJuYXc6MQ#gid=0

Edit:Responses can be seen here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjMUQAgN6GQGdHA2R09JMFp3aE5YU2hPcE9vcGJuYXc#gid=0

Kathy Ziegler at de Integro Salon, 4160 N Calhoun Rd., Brookfield.

Not currently available on groupon, but sometimes she offers Groupons, which is how I found her. My review is on there.

https://www.groupon.com/biz/brookfield-wi/de-integro-salons-and-spa

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Also, naturallycurly.com has a salon finder for vetted "yes I can cut curly hair & it will look good" people. Other helpful information there too.

https://www.naturallycurly.com/salons

Better deal than this Groupon: https://www.groupon.com/deals/gl-summerfest-2. I can't believe over 500 people bought this. To be fair, I don't think I've ever actually paid to get into Summerfest.

https://kotaku.com/drama-around-milwaukees-pokemon-go-ordinance-ends-in-8-1820946157

Nice work Lake Park morons, nothing like Milwaukee making national sites looking like idiots because rich assholes didn't want the public in....a public park. Equally brilliant work by the bought and paid for spineless hacks who run the park system.

Thanks for pissing away tax dollars, time, and removing family fun.

I like this one too..except it looks pretty similar to the Titletown Brewing logo out of Green Bay.

https://dribbble.com/shots/1799206-Titletown-Brewing-Co

AND the same guy designed both of them which now makes sense :-)

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/480-drew-and-kb-28232925/episode/a-new-friend-joins-the-team-31144611/

Scroll to about 94:00 to hear the start of the announcement.

Scroll to about 112:00 to hear some stories about his dealings with Saga Communications.

Aside from craigslist and pawn shops, you may want to also follow the website offerup- because its lesser known than CL, I've noticed it seems to be a better market for suspect goods.

https://offerup.com/search/?delivery_param=&q=bike

Best of luck!

Someone else mentioned http://www.milwaukeejobs.com, which is good. I've also had some success with http://www.indeed.com.

If you're a college student, make sure to visit your Career Development Center, as they can provide links and resources tailored more specifically to your skillset.

Hit up some brewery tours, lakefront, miller, etc. My favorite is Milwaukee Brewing Co. Check out our museums, Milwaukee art museum, Milwaukee public museum, Harley-Davidson museum. Be sure to ask people when you're there good places to eat, we'll be willing to help. here's the trip adviser link for things to do

I had family visiting last spring and found it was actually difficult to find vacation rentals in Milwaukee. I'd recommend checking out Airbnb, as that's where we eventually found a nice condo on the east side.

Or try Facebook for olds - NextDoor.com. It's nothing but people missing pets, complaining about strange white vans casing their neighborhoods (i.e. trying to make Amazon deliveries) and reports of coyotes.

Download Signal Spy. The app was written by one of the moderators of /r/projectfi. It will tell you your current network. Everyone should have access to US Cellular now (it was rolled out in stages). I'm based out of Madison. Previously, Sprint was the most used network. Now it is US Cellular.

I definitely recommend the River Keeper clean up. I posted a couple weeks ago about it. Unfortunately, I will be out of town on the day of the clean up, but I took advantage of today's nice weather and did some work along the Oak Leaf Trail near the Farwell Bridge. I only brought two bags and filled them really quickly, and didn't make a very big dent. I felt a little strange just going to pick up trash on my own, I don't know, maybe people would think I'm forced to do community service or something, but that fear went away pretty quickly and it felt great to get some thank yous from other trail users.

In fact, I want to try to get out more than just once a year for clean ups, so I'd be more than happy to join you later this spring or summer.

Well, that list is using "science" or whatever to say we're dirty, but Buzzfeed said we're awesome.

I have a friend from Norway coming in on Saturday, and I plan on taking her to the Public Market, and to the MAM.

>Interesting facts on Harley: they've patented their exhaust sound, have trouble sourcing overseas to stay competitive with legacy costs (must be made in USA, ya know; though some parts are not) and they have a regular security team that works with ATF to stop brand counterfeiting.

They also supported SOPA when it first came out.

There was this one I found a few years back in Moscow, Russia: Imgur

Louisiana Steakhouse: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298484-d3766490-Reviews-Louisiana_Steak_House-Moscow_Central_Russia.html

In my experience, the best way to meet new friends is through some kind of common interest or experience. Do you have any hobbies or play any sports? Years ago when I first moved here I used Meetup.com to find both a book club and a running club. I no longer attend either due to scheduling issues, but I know with the running group in particular, a lot of people who joined that have become really close friends. I've seen tons of different things on Meetup: cycling groups, groups for foodies who meet up to try different restaurants, writer's groups, and even a "new to Milwaukee" group.

Volunteering, particularly with Habitat for Humanity, is also a good way to meet people. I think they have a young professionals group. Also the Milwaukee Rec offers a ton of really cheap classes, everything from yoga to Spanish to knitting to basketball leagues. I've taken some classes through them and it's kinda hit or miss on whether you'll meet any people in the class who are interested in getting to know anyone else, but it's something to try.

Good luck. I feel ya. Making friends as a young adult is hard, everyone is kinda set in their ways and wrapped up in their own lives. It takes a lot of persistence and work to develop lasting friendships at this age, but it can be done, don't give up!

My wife has been making masks since March, they are very comfortable, available in a variety of colors and styles here is the link, only $7 each: https://nextdoor.com/for_sale_and_free/c7841372-ffa0-4d07-8407-9aec17b1572b/?init_source=copy_link_share

Radioshack might have enough stuff for you to rig something up. Another place to check out is American Science & Surplus (not the best place to go if you don't have large amounts of time to waste).

They (Von Trier) recently started having food again. I haven't tried it yet, so I can't say anything about the quality/selection of the food. I do know that they currently have a Groupon for sausage & beer for two, https://www.groupon.com/deals/von-trier

Even if you don't stay at brew house suites, check out the tour at Best place.. it is awesome! Here is a groupon

https://www.groupon.com/biz/milwaukee/best-place-at-the-historic-pabst-brewery

Here is the site for Best Place

http://www.bestplacemilwaukee.com/

I think Tess at 7 Sisters & 7 Suns makes some amazing food, vegan, veggie and carnivore. She cooks at Riverwest Food Co-op and Cafe, a vegan and veggie cafe.

http://www.thumbtack.com/7-Sisters-7-Suns-Catering-Milwaukee-WI/service/768328

Edit: Couldn't really find good contact information as it's a small, new business, but you might just call Riverwest Food Co-op and Cafe and ask for Tess.

Come to the next one, it will be in July sometime (right now shooting for the 11th). Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on twitter so you don't miss the next one

Take a couple Ubers?

https://uber.com/invite/uberdudefoods

That code will get you $20 off your first ride, which is about what it would cost to go from West Allis to the museum. Plus, each person can use it so if two of you use it on the way there (4 people per car) and two use it on the way back you won't have to pay anything.

Full disclosure, I also get a referral fee if you sign up using that link, but who cares! Free rides!

Sound search

Another way to go about it. If you know any of the lyrics then type it into Google search

I'd imagine the cheapest option would be SlingTV with the Add-On HBO package (total should be about $35ish).

You would just need decent internet and a way to use the SlingTV app/software.

Florida has some very cheap direct flights out of MKE.

https://www.kiwi.com/us/search/milwaukee-wisconsin-united-states-16km Fort Meyers/Tampa for $50 per ticket round trip. Bags, even carry-ons are extra though.

I had people at the event write down things on post-it notes for step 2. I honestly did step 3 but no one could hear it (DJ). I won a case of mixed Lakefront and a bag full of http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/junk like tea and coupons. Yer entitled to one of them.

ugh this is annoying. Thanks for letting me know about it. I'll have to figure out why MalwareBytes flags it.

The website is actually entirely static HTML. All the underlying source code is in this github repo. I use Netlify to build it for free. All that is to say, I can guarantee the website is safe! I'm not sure what MalwareBytes is looking for.

I recommend using SpeedOf.Me it is one of the most accurate tests as it uses HTML 5. Also apparently ISPs are aware of speedtest.net and google speedtest and can game the test by running traffic though uncommonly used ports.

Really?! Check them out, just a group of supermoto guys, the rides are organized through a Facebook page. It's a lot of fun and the group is pretty active in the summer. A local magazine did a article on one of our rides this summer, I'll post the link. It's really a good group, pretty chill, everyone is pretty chill and fun to ride with.

https://www.facebook.com/MilwaukeeSupermoto

http://issuu.com/illwaukee/docs/issue_ii_fall_2014?e=12262217%2F9909734

do those steering wheel locks still work? or is there a way around them? like this Heavy Duty Steering Wheel Lock - Anti-Theft Locks Vehicle Security Device Keyless Car Lock 5 Password Coded Lock resetable Universal for Truck Pickup car SUVS Golf https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083153GG7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_KCBB0HY8DEGFGA9ZE0FE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Stopping back to leave the comment that Wisconsin Public Radio recently did an interview with an entomology and wildlife ecology professor, Doug Tallamy, about creating biodiversity in your yard. He says that oak trees are really important.

Anyway, he also has a handbook for transforming lawns: "Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard"

I second the thermacell if you are sitting in one location. Got tired of buying those little butane cartridges and and bought one of these that runs on camp stove fuel. On my second year with current large canister. A bigger investment but less fooling around in the long run.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077ZMVMGD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How many VHSs do you have? I might recommend buying your own kit. I have one of my own.

If you are like me, a late night visit to Amazon Prime ordering this https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QXM3U8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to be delivered tomorrow. The house I live in was on the "lead list" and was built in 1917. I guess there is a nice symmetry in using Amazon.com/smile and having selected "Charity:Water" (Mission: charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations) as my charity of choice? Egh.

Another option is a Wemo plug.

The outlet both monitors electric usage, and can be controlled from your phone or programmed for certain times.

Yes, I was there last weekend when there were, sadly, a Godzillion people at Bradford Beach. No diapers, "Baby Ruths", very little trash of any kind. And of course, since it's rapidly becoming a "dead" lake, no algae, seaweed, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Death-Life-Great-Lakes-ebook/dp/B01HDSU3SU

I recently sent this book of cryptograms to my brother-in-law who is deployed in Middle East. Not from Milwaukee newspaper, but might be another option if you just want the puzzles.

Humorous Cryptograms: 500 LARGE PRINT Cryptogram Puzzles Based on Famously Funny Quotes - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1981833013/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_h9gLBbXJF6MAH

All good options. Another could be to buy or build a small box (like this) but there's no guarantee they'll go out of their way to put packages inside. If they even fit.

If they do put the box inside it, most would-be thieves aren't going to come onto your porch just to check the bin. No guarantees, but better than nothing!

I got two nine foot garlands at HomeGoods. I got the lights on Amazon.

It was really hard to find fairy lights that plug in and were shorter (20 feet) vs either long lights that plug in or short lights that are battery powered. They are great, particularly when woven into the garland and Christmas tree.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09Q81K35W?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_detailshttps://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09Q81K35W?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details

Instead of being on Wisconsin Ave, it's on Broadway. The same block, just around the corner. They closed on August 31; they don't have a re-opening date set yet.

http://www.downtownbooksonline.com/

https://www.facebook.com/DowntownBooksMilwaukee

Livin the 'Stallis dream, 2 blks south of State Fair.

Hey Fishbutt, did you ever see the lady on 84th Street in West Allis who dresses up the big bay window on her house to look like a Holiday or Season related theme?

I devoted a website to her: www.dioramawatch.com

https://www.amazon.com/Homissor-Progress-Community-Transgender-Resistant/dp/B08BZF79XT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=29Y2EUE8QSPF2&keywords=progress+pride+flag&qid=1659720361&sprefix=progress+pride+flag%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&amp...

What about this? Arrives via amazon tomorrow and both 2/3x are available.

WisGo Powered by UMO. It's the phone app for the bus system in MKE. You can buy an all inclusive pass for 2 bucks that let's you have unlimited rides for 105 minutes. Or there is a day pass for 5 bucks. In my personal experience. The 2 dollar 105 minute pass is the way to go. It generates a QR code which you show to bus drivers upon entry. When in a pinch you can take screenshots of said QR codes and most drivers don't bat an eye (I have been caught once and just paid anyhow)

Here's link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cubic.ctp.app

Pick up one of these guys

https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Automotive-Accessories-Universal/dp/B01HG1LLLM/ref=sr\_1\_6?crid=1ZTVHI9GD7RDR&keywords=carseat+cover&qid=1658329763&sprefix=carseat+cover%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-6

If you're interested in cooking vegetarian more for yourself here's some staple stuff I do that's pretty easy.

Get a good knife, a decent pan, and learn to saute. It's super easy to sear vegetables in a pan with a little bit of avocado oil. If you get a rice cooker($20?) you can cook quinoa, brown and white rice, and probably other stuff with very little effort.

I bought myself one of these for my 30th birthday and I didn't outgrow it until I was sent a japanese folded steel knife that probably cost way to much. Get a good steel (one of those steel sharpening rods, there's videos on youtube how to use them) and this thing will last you a decade before you need to sharpen it.

https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Classic-Chefs-Knife/dp/B0061SWV8Y/ref=psdc_289857_t3_B008M5U1C2?th=1

Cabbage and onion are both very cheap vegetables that turn into ridiculously good food when you put them in a pan with some salt and some oil. If you have a sweet tooth a bit of brown sugar and soy sauce makes a good meal over rice. The sugar helps the natural sugars in the vegetables to caramelize so you don' need a lot.

Gf likes to keep rice wraps around. They make spring rolls from them and you can basically run them under water to do that. Good with the above thing I mentioned.

Instapots are also really nice for beans and potatoes. I bought an off brand (actually a german brand) for a fair price and enjoy it.

I've spent a lot of time working in restaurants and cooking for myself and my family (kids included). Also check out budgetbytes.com

Hey!

I made an app that might be able to help you out, give it a try!

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wingaddicts-starter-wings/id1576399797?platform=iphone

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sw.mobile

It might be easier using the MKE Mobile Action app.

Here’s the app for iOS:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mke-mobile-action/id1473337334

And here it is for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.accela.milwaukee_wi&hl=en&gl=US

Well, to be pessimistic, I think part of our success in homelessness is that the general public is not really aware we've been allocating money toward it. Unfortunately, though, Milwaukee also disbanded a dedicated group of police officers who were specifically trained and assigned to a homeless task force. There was even a documentary about it- 30 Seconds Away.

The prices are great.

That said I prefer the rotating barrel types for easy composting.

In general I have a bulk collection area (4'x4'x4') that everything goes into that is overflow. From there it feeds the tumble composter and the worm composter. From those it goes straight to the garden and trees.

Anything is better than nothing, but getting one that is easy to turn will speed up the process of converting scraps to soil. I turn my bins a few times a week and it still takes about a month or more to get to finished compost.

I have this book on my shelf, still haven’t cracked it

GRILLING DAHMER: The Interrogation Of "The Milwaukee Cannibal" https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1952225647/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_2BHN68YJE26C99BZRVP8

Next step should obviously be cardboard cutouts of officers and inflatable cop cars like the British did with tanks in WWI.

Check out this groupon deal - you may need to have a Rakuten account

https://www.groupon.com/deals/gl-milwaukee-admirals-2?z=skip&sid=ebs2737371526sbe&utm_medium=afl&utm_campaign=206878&mediaId=1647609&utm_source=GPN

Not that I love the weather channel either but here is the legit URL. Avoid Google AMP! https://weather.com/news/news/2019-07-28-lake-michigan-western-shore-water-temperature-drop

Ouch. Yeah, those pictures look like my wife's when her makeup gets smudged on her camera lens.

Even old phones can take some excellent pictures at the size that are used for webpages. Here's some "top of the line" phones from 2014: GSM Arena Photo compare

Cycling. 70 miles of Oak Leaf Trail, and great parks. If trails aren't your thing, there are also plenty of roads that I ride on (5,000 miles per year) that are great for commuting on. Follow on strava for some good routes: https://www.strava.com/athletes/dan_emmons

Geek bar: 42 Lounge on Mason and Milwaukee. Casual bars: Anything on Water street Trendy bars: Third ward, just south of I-94 and Water. Brady Street - lots of options all times of day Lots of activity / lunch options: Public Market downtown Casual Dinner on the riverwalk: Rock Bottom Brewery, Milwaukee Ale House Formal dining: Lake Park Bistro / Harbor House Entertainment: Milwaukee Brewers (Miller Park) & tailgating pre-game. North Ave bars and Oriental Theater Karma Bar & Grill - Open Mic under the stairs Wednesday nights, and official lineup 8pm on 3rd Fridays of each month

The place I drive 20 minutes to West Allis for regularity is the Asian Food Mart on National. Home of Sze Chuan Restaurant, Mei Hua Market (Asian grocery store) and Lucky Bakery & BBQ for delicious Chinese bakery goods.

https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/386687325#map=19/42.99215/-88.05090

I wouldn't use either TV service. Youtube TV (https://tv.youtube.com/) is light years better either (free virtually unlimited cloud DVR, works anywhere, apps on everything, etc) and is completely independent from the internet service. It's $64/mo. I've been using it happily for years.

They have everything you would need, but bring your own instrument. It's pretty popular. I saw Milwaukee Slim there about five years ago. Just popped in and jammed for awhile. It was pretty awesome.

Well, I don't drink either, so we're luckily in the same club.

Volunteering is the best way of meeting people i've found in the city. If you like music, you can usher at the pabst or riverside and see the shows that you like for free, in addition to meeting the volunteers. Most are an older crowd, but they're sociable, and will let you know about events that are happening.

Volunteering with the fairgrounds can be a lot of fun as well. There are so many different ethnic festivals happening there, that i'm sure that you can find some that resonate with you. Of course, lots of alcohol involved (notice a theme with milwaukee?) but no one will give you a hard time for staying sober.

Biking is great in the city. You mentioned yours was stolen, so check out vulture space, and meet with the folks there. Evan's a great guy, and he'll set you up with a bike at a good price, and teach you everything you wanted to know and more about bike repair. The oak leaf trail is a beautiful route to explore, and is gigantic. I've taken it as far north as port washington and as far south as caledonia, but it extends even further.

I haven't lived full time in the city for a few years, but newaukee and meetup.com groups were a way of connecting with new folks when I was living there.

Meetup.com for social and professional groups are great. Some hobbies are better than other for making friends. If you rock climb, you can start conversations with people very easily at the rock climbing wall (either Adventure Rock or Turner's). If you like XC skiing, you can chat with skiers at Lapham Peak very easily.

I've never had much luck with Meetup.com but there is a group called 'New Friends MKE' that is very large and have frequent meetings specifically for this purpose, if you are good with crowds it may be your thing. If you ever want to just get coffee/tea and chat I'm down.

Oh, it's awful. I go in and out of a wide spectrum of daycares for my job and it is horribly sad. We are not investing in our future or our current workforce problems. The parents who really have a narrow set of subpar daycare options are the ones who work 2nd and 3rd shift.

I recommend everyone read Crawling Behind: America's Childcare Crisis.

and FRJ and his ignorant childcare stance

The John Gurda is a must, like everyone said. For something fun but not comprehensive, I really like: Fading Ads of Milwaukee https://www.amazon.com/dp/1467141984/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_a_B9R6R0TZQ1H0DBJ93H5R

I just got these this year and they work great. They come with Velcro tape to run along the bottom of the door so the tube stays with the door and you (for the most part) don't have to kick it back in place every time you use the door.

Well quite simply, its having Cat 6e+ wiring everywhere and having a beefy router/switch that has as many ports that you need running at 1Gbps+ (along with 802.11ac or better Wi-Fi if using a router).

If you wanted to just use the supplied gateway for Wi-Fi, you could simply hook up a switch to it like this one then connect all your devices (with 1Gbps+ network ports) to it via Cat 6e+.

Short of a mansion full of 4K TVs all streaming 4K simultaneously, along with a ton of other internet traffic, I don't see any need for 5Gbps home internet. Even with 1Gbps I struggle to get max download speeds from most servers.

You might find the video "Why Canadians Can't Bike in the Winter (but Finnish people can)" interesting. Comparing the weather between Olu and Milwaukee, Oulu is both colder and snowier than Milwaukee. Attempting to maintain all the car infrastructure is a choice.

Hm. It was a Friday. No precipitation but it was below zero a few days in a row. Perhaps an interstate pile-up, with each contact recorded separately?

Its not an app but my go to for local weather is Wunderground. Its a network of weather stations that anyone can setup so they tend to be nice and spread out. I found one that is quite close to where I live so I check there if I want to know what its like outside.

https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/wi/milwaukee/KWIMILWA61

In the modern age, we enjoy the benefits of weather radar to capture the extent of weather events. Here is the weather radar depiction from last nights event. you can speed it up, and slow it down to view the exact moments and locations when lightning strikes.

It depends how far you want to drive. I've found that using the All Trails app or web site to be super useful finding new spots that I've never even heard of. They might not make for 4-8 hour hikes but you can string a few smaller places together in one day.

Lapham Peak is the best place within a reasonable distance of myself (Tosa-ish) or work (Hales Corners) for sure. Back when it was nicer out I'd swing there for a couple hours after work every other week or so and do the outer loop.

I am a huge fan of Kettle Moraine North though, if you're the type that would be up for a 12+ mile hike I haven't found anything else within a couple hours of MKE that has as much variety in terrain and foliage as the section of Ice Age Trail between Parnell Tower and Greenbrush. Highly recommend it. About an hour drive from Tosa.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/wisconsin/north-kettle-moraine-trail

I'd take this trail as far as greenbrush though (which is where all the loops to the north are. And if you feel like an even longer hike you can always take one of the ~1-6 mile loops up greenbrush. Although I'd stay away from the purple loop, it's 5 miles and there's really only one or two cool looking spots. I'd stick to Red (1.5mi) or Green (3.6mi). Greenbrush trails are here for reference: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kmn/pdfs/kmngreenbushtrails.pdf

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6913564?s=fIgyDuKZ

Riverwest is a great area. Not sure why the other guy has something against it, lived here for 10 years and have never had a problem. The posting I shared is for a delightful home nearby in Brewers Hill, owned by friends of mine. Check it out.

In theory OpenStreetMap has bike lane info that is kept up to date by the community. No idea how up to date it actually is though. But if it's wrong, it's somehow possible to fix it at least!

The Wehr Nature Center in Whitnall Park. Highly recommended. https://www.bing.com/search?q=The+Wehr+Nature+Center&PC=U316&FORM=CHROMN

And I'd explore the river north of North avenue as well.

Just a plug for my favorite snow removal device I keep in my car, I highly recommend everyone pick up a Snow Joe: https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Joe-SJBLZD-LED-Telescoping-Headlights/dp/B01DTIC7EG (Non-referral link)

I've had mine for years. The foam head makes pushing & pulling snow off your car super quick, I find that a smaller scraper works better than the one that's on the handle but nothing is better than one of these things for quickly getting bulk amounts of snow off your car before you scrape anything that needs scraping.

> I haven't tried DA at all surprisingly. I love RPGs and MMORPGs.

Please go buy it. Now. Like, are you working? Leave work. In class? You better peace out of that lecture hall. Grocery shopping? just chuck that cart down the isle and get home. Go play those games!! They are insanely fun. Plus Origins is have a gigantic spring sale going on and most (if not all) of the DA games are 50% off.

Not OP but I made this route a few years ago to go to Chicago but it never worked out timewise with my friends. It's mostly bike trails all the way. I made this 3 years ago so there might be new trails that have been built so you might want to check it out and tweak it.

> 700 or 800 block of West Wisconsin

Found the street listings for Wisconsin ave in the 1956 city directory. It took some paging/scrolling. Hope this helps!

https://imgur.com/a/ZNR4KA3

source: https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2469/13306778?backurl=&ssrc=&backlabel=Return#?imageId=15369323