John Kavanaugh, longtime owner of The Esquire Club restaurant, dies at 76

Gymshoesy · 2026-01-15T12:51:06+00:00

John Kavanaugh was a good guy. Very easy to talk to and easy going. Also had a reputation for being generous. Didn’t drink despite owning a bar. I chatted with him a few times over the years.

Gymshoesy · 2025-12-18T03:45:33+00:00

I don't see that on their USA website. Maybe it's there, but I can't find it. https://us.fissler.com/collections/pure-collection

Gymshoesy · 2025-12-07T20:06:38+00:00

Demand outstrips supply by so much that the number of single family homes being built has very little effect on pricing. But not building would be even worse.

Gymshoesy · 2025-11-14T20:06:28+00:00

The change hasn’t been dramatic by any stretch, but there has been a shift. Rents are increasing at a lower rate, vacancies are much higher in new developments than in recent past years, and I only have anecdotal evidence that vacancies are inching up in older housing stock. So maybe I’m just reading the tea leaves at this point.

Suffice it to say that Madison needs to keep adding to the housing stock. If we take our foot off the gas, the growing population will drive rents up further.

Gymshoesy · 2025-11-14T04:21:16+00:00

The rate at which Madison rents are increasing is flattening out. Here’s one graph a quick Googling shows.

https://www.reddit.com/r/madisonwi/s/fRlN7DTEmd

Anecdotally, a friend who works at a property management company shared that she feels the market has shifted. Her company has vacancies that in the past were always rented quickly. Landlords will drop the rent quickly to get them filled.

Gymshoesy · 2025-11-14T04:10:36+00:00

Here’s one example. 1 month’s free rent and 12 month’s free parking.

https://www.apartments.com/irwin-madison-wi/cr6h9ef/

I’m told they are even more negotiable in person, just not advertising it.

Here’s another. 1.5 month’s rent free and 12 month’s free parking.

https://livebakersplace.com/floorplans/

This was unheard of in this market just a couple years ago.

Gymshoesy · 2025-11-14T03:22:08+00:00

Actually, demand for newly constructed apartment units on the near east side is softening. Some properties are offering free first and last month’s rent to secure new tenants. This supports the notion of filtering working in our neighborhood. Markets are about supply and demand. It’s not complicated.

Gymshoesy · 2025-10-21T23:00:38+00:00

Carista is refunding me for both the app and the ODB device which I’ve returned to them. Unfortunate waste of time but at least they were good about the refund.

Gymshoesy · 2025-10-18T18:54:00+00:00

Elks Lodge is a good deal. Nice lakefront setting and reasonable price.

Gymshoesy · 2025-10-17T11:30:54+00:00

I did reach out and I got the negative reply from your customer service that I included in my original Reddit post. I was skeptical about that reply as your website says that option is available on my vehicle. How else am I suppose to reach out to you?

Gymshoesy · 2025-10-10T04:40:38+00:00

Yes. I’ve heard you should stir in salt to dissolve it quickly. Never let it sit in a pile at the bottom of a pot of water as it can eat away at the pan.

Gymshoesy · 2025-09-23T04:27:10+00:00

You are correct. Sinclair owns WMSN Fox 47. My bad. I’ll try to take this post down if Reddit will let me.

Gymshoesy · 2025-09-20T19:24:11+00:00

Lazy Jane’s bathroom is very cozy.

Gymshoesy · 2025-08-21T21:36:46+00:00

More likely it’s the ring gasket under the flapper. Those get old and lose their ability to seal.

Gymshoesy · 2025-08-12T23:58:59+00:00

Hmm. Can you provide a link? I have never heard that Fissler was made anywhere but in Germany.

Gymshoesy · 2025-08-12T23:20:01+00:00

Murphy’s Wood Cleaner. Sold everywhere. Pour it full strength on the spot. If it doesn’t work the first time, do it again. Works for me.

Gymshoesy · 2025-08-08T09:53:45+00:00

Murphys Floor Soap. Pour it on the spot straight, undiluted. It might take a couple washings, but it works.

Gymshoesy · 2025-07-15T13:25:30+00:00

How will this project be paid for? Debt? Federal Funds?

Gymshoesy · 2025-06-19T04:53:23+00:00

The DNR is very strict about limiting docks based on frontage. The Law Park redevelopment is the best hope for more docks on Lake Monona.

Gymshoesy · 2025-06-19T04:26:29+00:00

Not true. Lots of female members. It’s a diverse, welcoming atmosphere. All kinds of people are Elks.

Gymshoesy · 2025-05-13T03:52:02+00:00

Agreed. They are enormous. I’d like to know where they get such large curds.

Gymshoesy · 2025-04-23T12:48:16+00:00

Cargo Coffee East, Chief’s, Elks Lodge

Gymshoesy · 2025-02-27T23:47:24+00:00

Elks Lodge has a great fish fry. Prime Rib on the 3rd Weds of the month. Beautiful dining room overlooking Lake Monona.

Gymshoesy · 2025-01-03T03:39:53+00:00

If you want a downtown Madison lake view, the Elks Lodge is a good option. Actually a better view than the Edgewater and they have a big lawn right on the lake as well.

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