Good Morning - I went "Middle-Of-The-Road" with my rating…read moresince the overall experience was okay. I am in Monroe almost every Sunday and I was looking for an indoor range for target practice - and possibly a place to shoot when I retire. I heard about CT's from a fellow shooter and a relative who lives in Monroe. My cousin from Texas was in town and we were looking for something to do - since she brought her handgun, we decided to try out the range. This is a Two-Part Review The shooting was fun - we both enjoyed our time there. The ranges were clean and the lady who checked us in was very polite and very helpful. However - the short, bearded man seemed like he just wanted to give me a hard time. We were asked about needing ammo and targets - I said, we have both. He said that we had to use their targets. When I showed him my targets - he said the backing that holds the targets is too big and the clamps they use won't reach the targets, so I would have to tape. Then when the tape won't hold - the targets will fall off the backing. I told him that I don't use the clamps or tape - I have long "T" needles that work better. Then he said that my targets were too small. My targets are 187 sq. in. - the targets he sold me are 144 sq. in. I don't know about math in the Monroe area, but the school I went to taught me that 187 is greater than 144. So, the question is: if my targets are too small - why is CT's selling smaller targets? Finally, he said, I had to use their targets because, get this, if I let you use your own targets, I'll have to let everyone else use their own targets. WHAT? And what's wrong with that? Does he get a commission for the number of targets he sells? I did everything I could to not laugh - that was the dumbest thing I ever heard of regarding targets at a shooting range. I have even used cardboard from cereal boxes at ranges and have had no problems from the management. He brought up another point about hanging my target - if I hung the target horizontally (so I could use the clamps) instead of vertically, I would be shooting at an angle and cross-firing into other shooting lanes. This is also funny because some of the targets available were wider than mine with target points that would require a person to aim at a greater angle than if my target was hung horizontally. I really have a problem with this, and I will probably be looking for a different place to shoot. I'm sorry - that is just stupid... and maybe greedy too. I've shot at a few ranges in Wisconsin, Illinois and Kentucky - this is the first time I have not been allowed to use my own targets. I also shoot on a Bullseye team in a League - my teammates got a real good laugh when I told them about my experience. First comment was, "What?", followed by, "You've got to be kidding?", and "Where is this place - I'll be sure to go someplace else to shoot." I hope the policy changes, but I'm not counting on it. Bob

Helped me fix a crossbow fast, they were very helpful and fit me in right away. Didnt miss an…read moreevening hunt!

They bought my 7.62 ammo that I had stored for a few years, since I sold rifle quite a while back…read moreand needed cash now. They were easy to deal with and fair. It's a nice store but I didn't get a chance to browse the shelves, so at least the folks owning and/or running it are nice, decent, and fair (insofar as my transaction I'm concerned). The store is very conveniently located and easy to get to on Route 51 just 5 miles north of Beloit in Janesville.

Be very careful with them. They say they are gun experts and I question that. I took a pistol to…read morethem to do a valuation and also see if they wanted to buy it. The counter person said the guy that does the valuations won't be in until tomorrow so I left the gun as the valuation guy was just stopping in for a few minutes in the morning. So I went home and 90 minutes later I get a call from the counter guy saying the valuation guy stopped in and saw my gun. They said the gun was worth $500 and they'd give me $400. Something did not seem right. So I went down and picked up the gun saying for $400 I'll keep it. I found a reputable gun dealer on line and sent pictures of the gun to them. They got right back to me and said the gun was worth $4000! I sold it to them for $3500. So either Mid-City was terrible at evaluating guns or they knew the value and were going to screw me. You better know your pricing before you see them is my advice.

Sara's Health and Fitness is simply the best! There are a variety of classes for all ability…read morelevels at various times during the day. Instructors are knowledgeable and willing to adapt classes for participants. The best part is that all classes are included in your membership. I have had my membership for the past 15 years, and feel it has been the best investment in my mental and physical wellbeing!

Absolutely love this gym & the members. So many classes offered included in membership which I take…read moreadvantage of. A nice change of workouts I've done by myself for years. A great support group when needed

We left our old dance studio after being there for 4 years so go to 2023 Dance Company when it…read moreopened it's doors. The drive is double what we were making before, and we wouldn't change it for a thing. Definitely the best decision we've made concerning my daughters passion for dance. The owners love every single kid that walks through that door and truly want the best for them. The studio is new, modern, practical, and clean. Both the recreational and competitive company are amazing. Instruction is age appropriate. Highly recommend 2023 Dance Company!

Be advised, if you purchase gift certificates through this company you may be accused of acquiring…read morethem fraudulently. One of the most un-professional experiences I have had with a business in a long time. After purchasing these certificates and trying to use them for my son on his birthday I was told that they would only be honored for partial value because they appeared to the owner that they looked like fakes. After telling the staff that I would not be paying for more than I had already purchased they put me on the phone with the owner. The owner spent 15 minutes on the phone harassing me telling me that these certificates did not come from him and telling me they were fakes. Eventually he gave in and honored the full value but not with out threatening me that he was going to do a full investigation as to where these certificates came from.

I just went airsofting for the first time here last sunday and they made me feel right at home. All…read moreof the players were super nice and there was a great, relaxed aptmosphere. Im definitely going to be coming back even though my friends arent able to make it next time. Everybody there is super friendly so it's not hard to make some new buddies to have a great time with. Also, they do airsoft every 2nd and 4th sunday of the month starting at 9am ending at 5pm. All day admission is 15$ before 11am and after that it's 25$. Definitely worth it to get 3 refs out there and have all kinds of fun games like hostage, capture the crate, and huge team deathmatch games.

We had a family reunion here on one of the hottest, stickiest days of the summer. It was one of…read morethose days when an afternoon picnic outside doesn't sound the most appealing and you ask yourself what your family would think of you if you show up in a swimming suit, carrying a bucket of ice water. The shelter we reserved is on the northeast side of the lake (though I question how this qualifies as a lake - more like a pond in my mind) and with a hillside just to the east of it, the shelter was as good as air-conditioned! Hallelujah! There was a cool breeze thanks to the lake and since the shelter was shaded for half of the day, it wasn't until 3pm when the space finally started feeling too warm. The proximity of the shelter was also great as the Monticello Public Pool is right across the road and the kids were able to go enjoy a pool day once they were finished chasing toads around the pond (sorry Freddie the Toady Toad. Also, sorry the kids couldn't decide on a better name).

This is a really neat park on the Sugar River. It starts at the "head gates" for the once brodhead…read moremill and hydro project. The park is a trail along the raceway, or mill race. This is essentially a man made canal that provides water to the mill pond in Brodhead. It is a lovely walk, very scenic with numerous wetlands, woodland, farmland, ending with a lovely stroll along the canal into the village of Brodhead. Here, along one side of the canal are numerous fun homes reminiscent of the canals in Amsterdam. If you choose to walk or kayak, once in Brodhead, stroll downtown to a local cafe or restaurant. Hint: This is a GREAT trip for a fun outdoor date! Even if the date doesn't go well, the scenery is lovely and you can enjoy the walk back alone. It's a 4+ mile roundtrip. Easy hike with gravel two lane path. Hint: Hint: oooh...you discovered the super double secret hint! This is a great place to bring your dog. Lots of room to run big! Fetch, swimming, ducks, and the water is clean so, your dog can enjoy itself! Hint: Hint: Hint: A super triple secret hint? Say it isn't so! Kayakers - pay attention! Here is an INCREDIBLE opportunity for kayaking that requires no shuttling! Put your boat in here, paddle up river a short distance (no current here) to the decatur tap, portage the dam, paddle down the Sugar River to where the race rejoins the Sugar River. Then paddle up the race to Brodhead dam. Portage the dam and bing bang boom, you're back on the race! Now it's an easy paddle up the race back to the head gates where your car is parked, waiting for you, with a cooler of beer in trunk! Cheers, you earned it! Hint 4X: A quadruple hint-o-rama....be still my palpating heart....If you want to get into kayaking and kayak this in a group, check out the Mad City Paddlers website for group kayaking and canoe trips! Or, send me an email, I kayak this at least once a year :)

The minute I heard axe throwing had arrived in Janesville, my heart rejoiced! Something I could do…read morewith my husband and 14 year old son that we would all enjoy. I immediately hopped online and booked for the following day. $25/person for a 1-hour session, children pay their age, WORTH EVERY PENNY. We were welcomed the second we walked in the door. Eric, the owner, gave a great tutorial on how to use their equipment. We chose our games and let the competition begin. You guys. I saw something I haven't seen in months...our 14 year old son smiled...while he was in PUBLIC with us! We had the best time and he has already asked to go back. See you soon, Papa Doc's!