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Old 07-12-15, 12:19 PM
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While doing an early season grouse hunt in the WI Northwoods, we decided to check out the rummage/estate sale of the mother of the local tavern owner we have known for many years. Her Dad had been a machinist at Ladish so we thought there may be some tools, not to mention homemade bakery. My buddy and I noticed a bike hanging on the wall under a layer of dust. Both being "bike guys" we asked, Bon, is the bike for sale? She w said "You know me, everything is for sale!" Long story short, I had more money than my bud and $40 was agreed on. I walked out with my 1968 Raleigh Sprite all original with the S-5 hub and a homemade pie. Her Dad "Flambeau Joe" who lived to be 92 had ridden it all over the area. I fortunately still had the rack on my car to bring it 300 miles home.
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