Earlier this summer my sister-in-law mentioned that she and her husband had driven to Rochester to have a mug of rootbeer and a hamburger at BK Drive-In. We were going to eat there this coming Tuesday, but when we saw the forecasted rain, my husband said let's go tomorrow. Today (Friday) was a perfect day for sitting in the car with the windows rolled down. Our drive on Highway 25 thru Mentone had quite a bit of roadwork.
As it turned out, there were outdoor tables and benches if one didn't want to eat sitting in the car. Using the speaker, we placed our order. It did take awhile for the food to arrive as several larger groups at the tables were ahead of us. Note the extra touch of the dead moth entrapped in the menu case.
The server brought a tray with hooks which she placed over the driver window. Since there were two of us, we placed our mugs on the dashboard within easy reach.
We faced the golf course with a service road between us and Highway 14 with its several lanes of traffic. On our way home after a stop at the antique store, we drove 14 over to Highway 15 to come home. Right there in Silver Lake is another BK Drive-In which is closer to us. Maybe we will give it a try sometime.
I had heard of Green Oak Antiques southeast of downtown Rochester. I don't know that I would go out of my way again to visit, but a stop after our lunch worked fine.
Not sure how to describe this place. Yes, there were some antiques, but probably as many non-antiques. When you pull into the parking area, you are greeted by a colorful assortment of decorations.
I kind of liked this little goat (one of a flock) beside the flowers.
There is also a shed with large buffet/dressers and cabinets. These are marketed to shops wanting display space that is non-institutional and inviting.
The inside has dividers and separate rooms. Yes, there were some antiques (dishes, old tools), but lots of other stuff. A large array of artificial potted succulents and plants, farm/country decor, signs with sayings, and in an enclosed "porch" Japanese fishing floats (balls), windchimes, baskets, etc.
Here is some of the porch stuff:
If you were in the market for certain kinds of objects, this might be a good fit. I am glad I know what is there; I didn't make any purchases.
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