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Sorry to see that Jerry Reid, old Cledus "Snowman" Snow has gone to that great highway in the sky.
Unfortunately, he was probably better known for his role in Smokey and the Bandit, than his music, which was also impressive with tunes like "When You're Hot, You're Hot," "Amos Moses." and "She Got the GoldMine, I Got the Shaft."
Smokey and the Bandit is one of the great roadtrip movies of all time.
One of my all-time favorite scenes was after the motorcycle gang beat him up after old Fred's supposed indiscretion. There he is in the cab of his truck looking miserable and battered. Suddenly this big old grin comes across his face and fade to that line of motorcycles parked in front of his rig. You just knew what was going to happen next.
I just got through watching SATB (special DVD edition which includes doucumentary short "Loaded Up and Truckin'", and it's one movie I can enjoy over and over again.
God rest Jerry's soul and may he eternally jam on with Elvis, Chet, and the rest of the gang in "Nashville Heaven".
Sincerely,
Steve Williams
Atlanta, GA
Blogmaster, "The Georgia Road Geek"
Producer, "ROADGEEK-CAM!!!"
http://www.georgiaroadgeek.com
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/georgiaroadgeek
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On Saturday, September 6, 2008, "The Georgia Road Geek" on BlogTalkRadio (GRG On BTR) will pay tribute to the late Jerry Reed (1937-2008).
Fellow roadgeek Jason Ilyes and I will be talking about Jerry and our all-time favorite "roadgeek movie", "Smokey and the Bandit" (SATB), which co-starred Jerry as trucker Cledus "Snowman" Snow.
Please see my latest blog for a SATB clip featuring Jerry Reed and his song, "Eastbound and Down".
Thanks in advance for listening.
Sincerely,
Steve Williams
Atlanta, GA
Blogmaster, "The Georgia Road Geek"
Producer, "ROADGEEK-CAM!!!"
http://www.georgiaroadgeek.com
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/georgiaroadgeek
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Fellow Road Enthusiasts,
Please tune in tomorrow night (Friday, June 6, 2008) at 9:30 PM
Eastern Daylight Time for another episode of "The Georgia Road Geek"
On BlogTalkRadio (GRG On BTR), where Kentucky's own H.B. Elkins will
be my guest.
To see what time it will be in your time zone, please go to GRG On BTR
at the following URL...
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/georgiaroadgeek
Thanks in advance for listening and hope y'all enjoy.
Sincerely,
Steve Williams
Atlanta, GA
Blogmaster, "The Georgia Road Geek"
Producer, "ROADGEEK-CAM!!!"
http://www.georgiaroadgeek.com
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/georgiaroadgeek
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Steve,
Welcome to the forum!!
I sampled a few of your videos and enjoyed them! I think we need a National Through the Windshield Video Alliance. I use the same technique.
It is good to have an additional southern road reporter as Cityboy (our Mississippi main man) is in college and they won’t let him skip classes for a road trip too often!
Keep the Show on the Road!
Dave
Dave,
Thanks for watching my videos and for your kind words.
I like the "National Through the Windshield Video Alliance" and know several other fellow roadgeek video makers who'd be great members as well.
Thanks again and I look forward to participating in these forums.
Steve
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HI All,
Iam the Midnightcaller I got that name because I used to call this BBS at Midnight when I came home from work.
I live in the Lake Stevens,WA area and Iam into treasure hunting,and a ham radio operator.
I also like getting into my car and going on any road I can find. One of my trips Iam planning is driving from Washington to Maine, then down the East Coast to Florida. then get on to rute 66 and come back home.
I would like to do this trip on blue's highways and avoid the freeways you can see more than on a freeway. one goal in life is to see all 50 states and Canada..
How many people are from Washington
How many people are ham radio operators?
how many people are into metel detecting and treasure hunting?
Midnightcaller,
My callsign is KC4AZO (Advanced-class licensee).
Do you track what counties you have visited? If not, then check out http://www.mob-rule.com/counties.
Steve
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Welcome, Steve. I recognize the GRG name from the Yahoo roadgeek e-group where I'm a (mostly silent) member and I just verified that it was you who gave me a recent chuckle with the report of folks thinking Georgia was building walkways down the middle of their expressways. You're clearly putting some energy into your roadish hobbies. I've seen some of the ROADGEEK-CAM!!! stuff but not yet any GRG On BTR. I'll correct that.
I don't mean to make a big deal of it but it is hard to ignore the fact that you obviously have a much friendlier relationship with the interstates than many forum members. Some folks here actually call them names although most appreciate their convenience. I appreciate both their convenience and the fact that they keep lots of traffic off of the two-lanes. The fact that you've subscribed to the magazine, got yourself photographed beneath US & GA route signs, and like "visiting historic sites" all hint at some back road tendencies. Plus, anyone who likes Mythbusters, Made In America, and The Simpsons is OK by me. Maybe it won't be long before you're cruising to those historic sites on some historic two-lane with some historic Boston (who is touring this year) on the stereo.
Denny,
Thanks for the welcome and it's always good to hook up with fellow fans of roads, Mythbusters, etc.
As for Interstates, no problem. I don't make a big deal out of them either, especially after "clinching" them... and the Atlanta-area Interstates can sometimes be frustrating at rush hour (see my "I-285 SUCKS!!!" video on YouTube.)
On Memorial Day weekend, my wife and I are heading down to Florida "off the beaten path" and I'm looking to "clinch" at least 20 more counties between Georgia and Florida.
BTW, I learned about American Road (AR) magazine via your website.
Thanks again and I look forward to participating more on the AR forums.
Thanks again and take care!
Steve
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Welcome, Steve!
Later this month will be headed from Dalton to the Homer/Commerce area and didn't know if you had an opinion on which route was best. I am considering either taking GA 52, or going down US 41 to GA 136, to Jasper and catching GA 53. I think I have been both ways before but it's been a few years and can't remember which one was best. If you are familiar with these and have an opinion, I would appreciate the feedback.
From the photos on your site, I can tell you really like the road signs!
We look forward to your contributions.
Chris
Chris,
First of all, thanks for the welcome.
For a nice scenic drive through the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, I would say take GA 52 from Dalton to Maysville, then GA 98 from Maysville to Commerce.
This route is (mostly) 2 lanes and takes you past Fort Mountain State Park, Amicalola Falls State Park (where hikers can take an approach trail to the southern end of the Appalachian Trail), and Dahlonega (America's First Goldrush - 1828). Through that section alone, you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the North Georgia Mountains.
If you have any other questions or concerns, then please let me know.
Thanks again for the welcome and I hope you have a pleasant trip.
Steve
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My name is Steve Williams and I am a lifelong "roadgeek".
In October, 2005, I started "The Georgia Road Geek" (GRG) as a weekly road-related blog.
Months later, I purchased webspace on GoDaddy and expanded GRG to include special feature pages, photos, and my video series "ROADGEEK-CAM!!!".
Late last year, I created the world's first "roadgeek talkshow" on BlogTalkRadio that I call "GRG On BTR".
I have just subscribed to American Road magazine and look forward to receiving my first issue soon.
In the meantime, please feel free to visit my site, read my blogs, watch my videos, and listen to my talkshow, and I thank you in advance for doing so.
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Dave,
Thanks for the kind words and for your support.
Steve
http://www.georgiaroadgeek.com