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Dave, Thank You very much for posting that! That is excellent medicine for the travel bug. You gave a nice sampling of US99. Looks like you had a great weather, isn't it supposed to be rainy out there? We've never been to Washington state so what may seem mundane is interesting to us. The bridges were interesing in that they didn't square the structure up to the approaches. After watching your video, we decided that we need to pack the video camera for the next trip out too (hopefully that won't be too far in the future). We'll try and share some of the sights that we sometimes find. I think it is great that you got that many hits in that short amount of time, as you said there is a demand out there. Need to keep putting them up and seeing how much more interest is generated. Thanks Again! Where are we going to next? Jason

Dave, Thank You for reminding me about your videos, I have seen some of them, I will be sure to catch up on all of them now. What you have is exactly what we were thinking of. Keep them coming, we are stuck at home, send help!!! What name should I look under when searching YouTube? Thanks Again! Jason

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has been posting videos anywhere of some of the destinations or roads they have been traveling? Seeing pictures is great, but if people could maybe share some short videos to give others a taste of what some of these roads and vistas look like would be fantastic. Being from the midwest, we are anxious to see some of the views out west (or anywhere). It would be beneficial in planning future trips. We've found some on "Youtube". I think people here would provide a better perspective. Anyone else care to chime in? P.S. Please don't add soundtracks if you do post videos, I'd rather hear roadnoise Thanks!

My wife and kids were able to catch them at Snook's yesterday. I was unfortunately unable to go, that work before play thing. They were excited to meet and talk to them. Everyone there was extremely friendly. Thank You to Snook's for providing a fitting environment and the reception (teenage boys ALWAYS appreciate food). They also enjoyed the museum, after seeing the race cars we're talking about catching a vintage race. Our youngest was lucky enough to be interviewed by the film crew, hopefully he makes the cut. I'll try to post a couple pictures soon. Jason

Alex, Thank You for the info. Is there any certain time things will be occuring? I might try and make it over, but it wouldn't be until the evening. FYI, unless they've fixed it in the last year, don't travel Centerpoint Parkway to the W/NW beyond the railroad tracks (past the Hotel), the road was getting extremely beat up. Might save someone a headache, literally. I used to work 1/2 mile down the street. Jason

Dave, Interesting research and reading on the NPH. I came up with an idea, but not having much success so far. I was thinking it would be neat if we could find one of the other old road certificates of membership (or card), change it up to fit the NPH and post it so those that are interested could just download it and add their own name for fun. Another way of reviving it. What does everyone think? Problem is in my limited research and time I haven't come up with much. Has anyone seen and "official" NPH letterhead that might be adapted or have any ideas? Jason

Did anyone notice the location of the Shell gas station in the picture? Right in the middle of the road?! Great shot. Gotta go empty the Desert Bag and hang it up to dry, since I thankfully won't need it... Jason

Me too! Jason

Another great job Denny, I wish I knew about the Pymatuning spillway when we went thru there two years ago, the kids would have loved it. Fremont has a couple neat old hotels, we took pictures of the neon on one of our trips. Did you notice the Great Lakes on the east side of town, it is a remodeled 20's vintage with the attached carports. Jason

Hi All, We will making a trip from Michigan down to Atlanta GA next week. It unfortunately will be a quick trip, we are going to watch the FIRST Robotics Nationals, our son's team made the cut so we're going to watch. Due to the time constraints, we're going to have to slab it on 75. We were wondering if anyone has any suggestions for dining or attractions in the Atlanta area (or on the way down for that matter)? It is looking like the aquarium is a must see. We know that area is great for 'Que, anyone got any favorites or "gotta try it" destinations? Thanks in advance! Jason

Hi, Just adding a link to Brian Butko's site for a film on some sign restorations in NM. Some of you may have seen it, was a first for me. Pretty neat stuff! http://brianbutko.wordpress.com/2009/02/23...ns-on-route-66/ Jason

Been through Franklin, very nice area. Wish we would have been able to cover more of the Trace. I'll second DennyG's recommendation of the Loveless Cafe, the food is GREAT! Our boys still bring up eating there and it's been two years since we were there. Well worth the stop and wait. Here's the link: http://www.lovelesscafe.com/ (I'm not being too obvious that we liked the food am I?) Saugatuck/Douglas I am guessing for the art communities, it's a nice area on Lake Michigan. Jason

Dominic, Along 23 should be a good spot, I drive it everyday on my way to work. Are you looking at Center Rd., White Lake or closer to town like Owen? Please keep us posted, I'd like to hear more as it progresses for you. Jason

Hi Dominic, Welcome to the forum! Being from Michigan, whereabouts are you thinking about locating said diner? We are very interested in hearing more. Jason

Roamndav, Thanks for the link, I forgot I had that one stashed, unfortunately the graphics weren't enlarging well on that one when I tried it before. I have been watching Ebay off and on, just haven't scored one yet. DennyG, Thanks for the info, I have not seen that one before. That may get the job done better than what I had in mind. I sent the link to my wife for a Christmas "hint". Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, Jason

Yep, as Denny mentioned, the Fall issue of the Forum has a picture of one of the streets on the cover with the caption "Saved" and an article regarding it. Just recieved it yesterday. We've driven both stretches, very much worth the effort to preserve them. We also have stayed at the Palmantiers Motel at the east end of Baywood street. Pretty cool parking our car in the garage of the motel room! Jason

Dave, Great idea starting this thread to expand on SD beyond Mt Rushmore. We've been wanting to travel there too and I am watching this with great interest. Do you have any links you can share of the city-data pics you've found? Do you plan to post your map of the Custer Battlefield Hiway when complete? Chad, Thank you for providing the additional info and the links, going to check them out. Jason

That is a pretty neat find Dave. Sounds like it is older than the 40's. Who's going to be the first to add that as a ringtone to their phone? Jason

Jack, If you are looking at the Matrix, have you ever considered a Pontiac Vibe? Couple guys I work with have them and like them. http://www.pontiac.com/vibe-2009/ It is the same car as the Matrix. GM (and the domestic industry) needs all the help it can right now. Just thought I'd mention it for consideration. Jason

I checked out the links too, I agree with Dave, post 'em! Thanks for making me have to mop off the keyboard! That's our kind of RVing, sightseeing and food! The dutch oven cooking is intriguing too, it is something we have been wanting to try. With luck, we'll have our rig out on the road next year too.

We've made quite a few trips there over the past few years. We normally stayed about 10 miles to the east of Gatlinburg. It is much faster (doesn't look like it from the map) to take 40 to the southeast and enter heading west bound along 321 through Cosby into town. It has taken as long as two + hours to get through Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. The Little River Road is a pleasant drive but can also get congested. I'd also recommend the southeast corner of the park, near Cataloochee, much quieter, not as heavily visited. Just beware when you end up on the Carolina side, the fog can be thick, VERY thick as we learned one evening. When my wife offered to get out and walk in front (since that was as fast as I could go anyways) of our van to guide me and prevent us from driving off the mountain, you know it is serious. Also for those people that like to get dizzy driving, Deals Gap is an area destination for motorcyclists because of the number of curves, but "32 South" from Cosby is probably just as curvy and has NO traffic as it turns to dirt at the state line. We had a Suburban with the Stabiltrak on it. The Stabilitrak was coming on while on dry pavement due to the amount of turning back and forth and tight hairpin turns. Made it that much more exciting driving it at midnight as it is in the middle of nowhere and climbs a @5,000ft mountain. Jason

Dave, I think it is a valid idea, given my previous reasons. I guess to continue the conversation, what would be the required steps in taking on the task?

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the show last night. I think they did a great job on it, too bad they had to cut it down to an hour. It is great that it stirred up the conversation on it that much more. The use of personal stories was an interesting way of presenting it. I've read of peoples inquiries and mention of Franzwa's book for maps and guides. I need to pursue the Association's map CD. After the show last night, my wife asked if anyone has done any GPS mapping of the route? I picture the purists out there wincing on that one. The old maps, guides and books are great to use, but as she mentioned, she is the one who always has her head buried in the pile of maps and related stuff that I pile into the truck while on the road, resulting in not being able to enjoy the scenery and look for the hidden gems. Turn by turn would be a nice feature once in a while. We covered most of the LH in Ohio last summer, the most heard quote (and eventually laughed at afterwards) was, "Where are we? I don't know, turn around." Followed by the ever present "I was supposed to turn back there, wasn't I?" I believe that gave us a taste of traveling in the old "Blue Book" days. I know that there was someone doing a GPS plot of the different alignments of Route 66. Thoughts? Jason

Ypsi, thanks for posting the link, that helps build the anticipation for the show tonight that much more. Do you know if the collection at the Uof M is open on weekends? I am local to you and would like to go see the collection at some point. Thanks, Jason

Did anyone make it to the rally? We eventually ended up in the area on Sunday. Caught the Y bridge at Zanesville and snapped some pictures from Putnam Park (kids enjoyed the slide they have going down the hillside) and the S bridge by Old Washington plus some of the old brick alignments.