Smartypants

 I've always called my in-car GPS "Miss Smartypants".  While she has led me down a few rough gravel roads over the years, in general, she is quite reliable.  

On Tuesday, I had a 2pm ortho appointment in Eau Claire, about 95 miles from Luck.  I thought the fastest time was probably Hwy 48 to Hwy 53 through Rice Lake, but I asked Smartpants, just for grins.  She recommended a path parallel to 53 but further West, which would bring me into the West side of EC, where my appointment was and also where First Choice Recycling is located.  

I started out early planning to drop off a load off cords & Vcr Players & other assorted electronics for recycle.

I was in Hwy 53, in a 1-lane construction zone,when SP suggested I the an exit to County Road I, so I did.

It was a beautiful drive on County Roads I, V A, M, & N.  This route followed the West side of the Red Cedar River through hills and valleys of farm land and beautiful stands of maple trees.  I enjoyed no traffic, no road construction and beautiful fall leaves.  It was a good reminder of why I moved back to Wisconsin some 17 years ago.  I'll be back on this route with my camera along.  On dry roads,  this was a fun drive and I arrived in plenty of time to drop off my Recycling and check in for my appointment a little⁹ early. 

As usual,  my cortisone shot was welcome, now to rest the knee for a couple of days. 

I took Hwy 53 back to Rice Lake on the way back to Luck. I stopped at my RL house to grab the mail and have eyes on the house.  The trees in my yard are at peak colors. 

Really,  buy this house. 

Please.

It was a very good day,  lots of miles,  a little rainy,  but thanks to Smartypants,  a nice tour.