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Thanks for that mobilene, I hope to create a collection like this, documenting SURVIVORS of Roadside America. Or at least Roadside New Jersey. ... Chris

____________________________________ Smart phones are getting close to that in portability. But don't sit on them, as they don't cost $5. More like $500! . . They also don't make very good sun-shades or fly-swatters as paper maps do. "Lets Put On A Show!" ... Mickey Rooney

Paper maps crumpling in face of electronic onslaught Michael Cabanatuan, Chronicle Staff Writer Friday, October 12, 2007 These days, when it's time to hit the road, drivers are more likely to let a computer or GPS unit plot their journey than to pull out a paper road map. read on . . . I use google maps almost daily as I drive quite a bit for work. But still carry my collection of (folding) City and County street maps for when I need to fly by the seat of my pants. I'm "old school" but will consider changing if my boss buys us an iPhone. Chris Moore NJ Exit 7-A

I noticed banners for this event, while driving through Phoenixville, PA today. BLOBFEST!!! There is a Colonial Theater photo in my AR gallery. ... Chris NJ Exit 7-A

Hi folks, it's been awhile . . . on the road daily for my real job. Just read this interesting bit. ... Chris NJ Exit 7-A Out with the old: Seattle selling city's street signs By Sharon Pian Chan Seattle Times staff reporter Seattle is getting all new street signs and the old signs are going on sale. "The average street sign is now 15 years old," Mayor Greg Nickels said at a Wednesday news conference at Pike Place Market, where he showed off new signs for Pike Place and Pike Street. "Unlike disco, we find older signs are not making a comeback," he said.

"THE road map today is mostly virtual — an electronic image on a screen, at home or in the car, provided by Mapquest or a built-in satellite navigation system. Setting out on a long journey, I half expect to see the marker pins of a Google map rearing above the highway like giant hat pins, shadowing the pavement ahead." By PHIL PATTON Published: November 12, 2006 The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/12/automobi...les/12MAPS.html (don't miss the brief slide show)

I see a new countertop in my kitchen's future. ... Chris The Formica pattern now known as Boomerang was created in the early 1950s by industrial designer Brooks Stevens, later altered by Raymond Loewy, and first introduced under the name Skylark.

Yup! There she is. Bachelorette #2. When I have my real camera with me, I'll get better pics for my collection. Believe it or not, there is a Giant Raggedy Ann in that area too! Stay tuned . .

Spotted a Muffler Girl today. She "works" at a tire store, not far from the US-30 Muffler Man I shared a picture of previously. Find her on SR-168 in Chews Landing, NJ and photos in my folder "eyerobic" in the group gallery. Drive on!!! ... Chris NJ Exit 7-A

On June 15, 1957, a new gold and white 1957 Plymouth Belvedere Sport Coupe was buried in a time capsule in downtown Tulsa, OK. The time capsule was part of Golden Jubilee Week: Tulsa‘s celebration of Oklahoma‘s semi-centennial. The car is buried under the sidewalk in front of the Tulsa County Courthouse, approximately 100 feet north of the intersection of Sixth Street and Denver Avenue. Read on . . .

Tonight 10:00 PM, (EDST) 1 hr Wed 08/09/2006 FOOD Part 2 of 4. The Midwest is toured. Included: a segment on Colonel Harland Sanders and his Kentucky Fried Chicken; and Duncan Hines. Feasting on Asphalt : Alton Brown : Saturdays at 9pm/8c : TV : Food Network "Show Site"

Well I found my way into the new forum, first post. Is this where they feed the lions? So I just added a few of my photos to the gallery. Just so happens, a few were attractions on US-30 in NJ. More to come, enjoy!! ... Chris NJ Exit 7-A