I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream. Right?
One morning while our planner extraordinaire was hitting the books (and computer, of course), she stumbled on the Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor, established in 1900 and run by the Zaharako family until 2006.
It was clearly time for a short road trip to nearby Columbus, Indiana for lunch and an old-fashioned treat.
With our bellies full of fountain soda, GOM (see the menu for details), and freshly made ice cream, we contentedly strolled along the downtown street returning to the car. As in most small towns, there’s a row of quaint shoppes and… WAIT… is that…
What? Cummins has a s-t-o-r-e? Right next to a lady’s frills boutique?
No, one cannot purchase a diesel engine, but how about a new outfit? This place is chock full of Cummins-branded apparel and accessories (think water bottles, trinkets, hats, etc.). Huh? Still, kinda weird. In Columbus!?
Now, here’s the part where our fellow boaters must try to contain themselves. We were told by the friendly clerk – between snickers – that of course there’s a store here in Columbus (the one and only brick-and-mortar presence). Why? One might, and did, ask! In 1919 Clessie Cummins founded Cummins Engine Company in… you guessed it… Columbus, Indiana. In fact, the headquarters and museum are right around the corner. Say what!?!
Columbus, Indiana. Who knew?? Apparently, most of the approximate 3,000 employees who are working from home these days. Still, the museum was interesting and educational. It was cool to read about how they raced in the Indy 500 in 1931 with a diesel Duesenberg that never needed a pitstop. Placed 13th but only burned 31 gallons!
Now, our cruising friends, you may commence with the laughing! Because, again, who knew? Not us.
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Ice Cream always leads to POWERFUL discoveries! Great finds for what looks like a beautiful day in Indiana.
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Ha! Yes indeed. This time we laughed at ourselves so much, we chuckled those calories right off the bellies!
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