John,

Sorry, it must be the Wisconsin influence, hence the abbreviation. The only place in the world that has as many pubs as it has churches - no wonder I am still confused six months after leaving the place.

More seriously, Wisconsin gave me a taste for fine American food, something that I am grateful for because, outside the US, MacDonalds and Pizza Hut seem to exemplify American food. The cheese brats that we bought from IGA grocery stores are among the best I have ever eaten.

Cheers!