Guest Alex Burr Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 Greetings Walter, Sounds like you've just about decribed a trip down U S 50!!! For more info check out these U S 50 web sites: http://www.roadtripusa.com/us_50/kansas.html http://www.roadtripusa.com/us_50/colorado.html http://www.route50.com/ Sort of misses Kentucky, but passes close enough for a side trip or two if you so desire. Have a great trip across out country. Alex B (An "American" Scot) --- UK Roads <ukroads@btconnect.com> wrote: > Greetings from Scotland! > Starting on the 22nd July I am driving my cousin's > car from Baltimore, Md, to Boulder, Co. I intend to > travel across West Virginia, through Kentucky, onto > St Louis, Kansas City, across Kansas and into > Colorado. Can anyone suggest which highways I might > use to avoid the Interstates, any interesting places > I might see during the trip, and are there any > members of this group anywhere near my route. I have > seven , perhaps eight days to complete the trip. > Any suggestions as to routing or any other ideas or > suggestions would be gratefully received. Looking > forward to hearing your thoughts, > Regards > Walter from Glasgow > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pat B. Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 Walter, I too would put a vote in for US 40...though since it's just a couple of miles from me, I'm a little biased. Below are a couple of info sites on the National Road/US 40 through Indiana. If you decide to take 40, let us know so we can give you the grand tour. http://www.byways.org/browse/byways/10423/ http://www.seeamerica.org/byways/html/bywa...INhistoric.html Pat Bremer Speedway, IN http://roadtripmemories.com --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "UK Roads" <ukroads@b...> wrote: > Greetings from Scotland! > Starting on the 22nd July I am driving my cousin's car from Baltimore, Md, to Boulder, Co. I intend to travel across West Virginia, through Kentucky, onto St Louis, Kansas City, across Kansas and into Colorado. Can anyone suggest which highways I might use to avoid the Interstates, any interesting places I might see during the trip, and are there any members of this group anywhere near my route. I have seven , perhaps eight days to complete the trip. > Any suggestions as to routing or any other ideas or suggestions would be gratefully received. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, > Regards > Walter from Glasgow > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hodkin Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 Brian arrived at the Barstow Route 66 Museum! Visitors thought he was part of the museum decor with his unique Nash parked directly in front of the door. He briefed us on his travels and people he'd met. Hi back to Harley! We thoroughly enjoyed Brian's visit, amusing, thoughtful, easy manner. A volunteer and he shared a serious "Nash" conversation while others including me were taking pictures. We have lots of pics! On his way out, he stopped under the shade of the First Street Bridge by the historic Harvey House and quickly changed spark plugs. She, the Nash, averages 35 MPH slowing as needed for rough roads. He cannot believe his 48 days on the road is coming to an end so soon as he reaches the end of the Route 66 Sunday. Debra Hodkin Route 66 Mother Road Museum Historic Harvey House 681 N. First Ave. Barstow, CA 92311 760-255-1890 http://barstow66museum.itgo.com/ Open Fri-Sun 11-4 & by appointment ----- Original Message ----- From: Bakerhab@aol.com To: Bakerhab@aol.com Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 11:20 AM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] 1930 Nash - Brian McKay Plans To Be In Santa Monica 7/11/04 Places, Places, Everyone! Brian just called (7/10), he's in Barstow and plans to be in Santa Monica tomorrow afternoon (Sunday 7/11). I think that it's great timing as he'll come through LA on it's slowest traffic day and hit Santa Monica during it's maximum visitation time. Great exposure. A press agent's dream! And, yes Scott, Brian does want to visit Santa Monica Pier! Brian camped last night (7/9) under a clear desert sky somewhere between Ludlow and Newberry Springs. He said that the road between Amboy and Ludlow was rough and he had to keep his speed (?) down to 5 miles per hour. Brian said that his original concept of the Mojave Desert, that of a landscape similar to the pictures he'd seen of the Sahara, was shattered. He was astounded by the mountains and vegetation that he saw, with each new rise in the road bringing a more spectacular sight. The rain that was promised to the area yesterday, never arrived, but there were a few moments of shade from passing clouds. Brian said that several times, the views actually took his breathe away and he had to stop in order to take it all in. One particular time he came through a draw and saw two roads stretching far out before him only to disappear in the mountains on the horizon. One of course was Route 66 and the other may well have been an old wagon road. In a touch of whimsy, Brian mentioned that his Great Great Grandfather left Canada in 1848 for California and was never heard from again, he wondered if perhaps, long ago his Grandfather may have traveled some of this same terrain, perhaps even on that other elusive road. Helen Baker Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links a.. To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AMERICAN_ROAD/ b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lorna lauan Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 yes its a sign of evil,its just indicating that the last day is near its written in the book of REVELATION were you can find out whats the meaning of 666. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glenn Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 It's interesting that you mention the license plate. I once had a friend who came to town and rented a car with 666 in the plate. She was a bit devilish. The amazing thing was that on the subsequent visit a couple years later, she drew 666 again. I think that's one in a million! I always thought 666 was the perfect number for this highway through the desolate four corners area, Wish I could have "borrowed" one of the signs. Could have probably traded it for a US 40 shield. Glenn Adams glenninvegas@juno.com http://www.lasvegasregion.com --- "Russell S. Rein" <Ypsi-slim@juno.com> wrote: This really came into the public consciousness as a result of the movie The Exorcist. I went to see the movie when it first came out, and this was the first time I had heard of this. I was a little worried upon leaving the theatre because, believe it or not, I had a red stationwagon with 666 in the license plate number! slim On Tue, 22 Jul 2003 16:58:12 GMT Glenn <glenninvegas@juno.com> writes: > > I read several articles this week about US 666 being renumbered due > to the biblical references to 666 being the sign of the devil. > > I find it unfortunate that enough people were bothered by a > numerical coincidence to cause such a change. > > The lord fasted for 40 days and 40 nights. Sure hope they don't > renumber the remaining parts of US 40. > > > Glenn Adams > glenninvegas@juno.com > http://www.lasvegasregion.com > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE > 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA > 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: > AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > To POST a message via e-mail, send it to: > AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.com To UNSUBSCRIBE from this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com To POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R. Droz Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 I'd add Will Rogers birthday. Maybe John Steinbeck's? Bobby Troup's? (I still think of him as the doctor in EMERGENCY!) John Ford? If we open to actors: Martin Milner and George Maharis, Henry Fonda and John Carradine Nat King Cole, on his wonderful voice? Modern legends like Lucille Hamons? Dare we add the Eagles? Do the Beach Boys make the cut, or just the day 'Lil old lady from Pasadena' hit the top ten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mike@catsupbottle.com Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 Hi all, Been so busy... don't know if I posted on not, but my mag arrived safe and sound in Collinsville, IL on Tuesday. Looking forward to a relaxing read out on the deck this weekend ;-) Catsup Bottle Mike In a message dated 8/21/03 10:29:36 PM, 864@msn.com writes: << has arrived in Central Texas. Came today. Now if you will pardon me, I have some reading to do ;-) dona www.mistyowl.com >> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 It's here, it's beautiful, and it's calling. I'm grabbing a cold and doing some reading. Hey, mine has an Ohio Scenic Byways insert. Is that universal or just for us buckeyes? PLEASE NOTE: This was rejected (list down?) when originally submitted in the evening. Reference to "cold one" not as decadent as it might seem at 8 A.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Ross Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 Greetings All, Vivian Payne, widow of 1928 Bunion Derby winner Andy Payne, has passed away in Oklahoma City. Services are today. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mrs. Payne twice; once with Kathy Anderson in the 90s, and once with Molly Griffis (in 2002) whom I worked with on "The Great American Bunion Derby." Mrs. Payne was a kind and generous lady, both with her time and in sharing her collection of Bunion Derby artifacts. She was cared for in recent years by her daughter, Norma Roupe. Cards may be sent in care of Norma at 4900 Thompson Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Regards, Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rudyard Welborn Posted October 9, 2004 Report Share Posted October 9, 2004 TIME'S A WASTIN' ! JOIN US FOR THE ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI MOTOR TOUR! for information: r.Welborn@worldnet.ATT.net vestaon66@cs.com www.Missouri66.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Ken Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 Oh Gosh Nicole! Don't get me started on those locations you've mentioned. Just Love 'em all! Sounds like time for another southwest roadtrip adventure. God Bless. Ken P.S. You weren't "rambling" at all about Grand Canyon Adventure!!! I just loved your narrative journey to Supai!!! Now, just to get these other "roadies" to accomplish a trek like yours!...next July in 2004. It's scheduled. Wouldn't you agree that it's a 66 Crew Adventure of a Lifetime??? BTW - Welcome to the Mile Down Club! Q:) --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Nicole <arizona66nms@y...> wrote: > Hi all- > > In my last post I rambled about my recent Grand Canyon adventure. But I failed to mention a few of the other great places we stopped at and was wondering if anyone had any extra info on or stories they wanted to share while on the road going through these places. > > #1. Jerome-I love that place!! I can't wait to go back there exploring around, not to mention they have lots of cool looking shops. > > #2. Sedona-That's all you really need to say is that word. Such a majestic and beautiful place. If only I could afford to live there! ha ha! > > #3. Oak Creek (Canyon), North of Sedona-Wow.....another beautiful place! We pulled over and walked down to the Creek....the sound of that rushing water and the smell of green and fresh air (something Bullhead City lacks).....it was so awesome. I'd love to go camping up in that area. > > #4. Flag-Another beautiful place, it reminds me of back home but with mountains. Love that fresh air. (That I used to take for granted) > > #5. Sunset Crater, just North of Flag-Wonderful scenic drive as you are in the forest and can view the Painted Desert off in the distance. Gives me goosebumps when I look at that.....just love that view. Two terrains meeting as one. > > #6. Little Colorado River Gorge-An appetizer before you are handed the Grand Canyon on a platter. A place of beauty that still gives one major vertigo even though you aren't quite at the Grand Canyon yet. A place to certainly never pass up. > > Nicole > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rudyard Welborn Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 Ah presume "Flag" is the natives shorthand for Flagstaff....Tsingtao, Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nicole" <arizona66nms@yahoo.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 6:18 PM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] More travel info given and needed..... > Hi all- > > In my last post I rambled about my recent Grand Canyon adventure. But I failed to mention a few of the other great places we stopped at and was wondering if anyone had any extra info on or stories they wanted to share while on the road going through these places. > > #1. Jerome-I love that place!! I can't wait to go back there exploring around, not to mention they have lots of cool looking shops. > > #2. Sedona-That's all you really need to say is that word. Such a majestic and beautiful place. If only I could afford to live there! ha ha! > > #3. Oak Creek (Canyon), North of Sedona-Wow.....another beautiful place! We pulled over and walked down to the Creek....the sound of that rushing water and the smell of green and fresh air (something Bullhead City lacks).....it was so awesome. I'd love to go camping up in that area. > > #4. Flag-Another beautiful place, it reminds me of back home but with mountains. Love that fresh air. (That I used to take for granted) > > #5. Sunset Crater, just North of Flag-Wonderful scenic drive as you are in the forest and can view the Painted Desert off in the distance. Gives me goosebumps when I look at that.....just love that view. Two terrains meeting as one. > > #6. Little Colorado River Gorge-An appetizer before you are handed the Grand Canyon on a platter. A place of beauty that still gives one major vertigo even though you aren't quite at the Grand Canyon yet. A place to certainly never pass up. > > Nicole > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > To POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank Brusca Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 James Taylor has repeatedly said he hated the movie and hated acting in it. I think he was in the throes of heroin addiction and that might account for his less than lively performance. I have an obscure live recording of JT from 1972 or so (from the Bitter End Years on Roxbury Records) in which he describes his role in the movie - they had just finished shooting the movie. JT mutters, when the movie comes out "I don't think I'm going to see it." He tells how acting made him give up all control of his life and placing it in the hands of the director. Then he tells how he wrote a song about making the movie and launches into "Riding on a Railroad." Frank Brusca -----Original Message----- From: Butko, Brian A. [mailto:babutko@hswp.org] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 9:00 AM To: American Road Yahoo Group Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Two Lane Blacktop Next week, I'll be giving an introduction to the 1971 film Two Lane Blacktop at the Frick Car & Carriage Museum in Pittsburgh. Remember? - James Taylor as The Driver, Beach Boy Dennis Wilson as The Mechanic. They drift between towns racing their 55 Chevy and meet up with Warren Oates, who is driving a new GTO. Opinions are split - some think the acting is wooden and the plot meandering. Others think it's genius. Lots just like the cars and road scenes - Route 66 I believe. Just wondering what thoughts you might have? Brian Butko Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.com To UNSUBSCRIBE from this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com To POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fbrusca Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Denny Gibson" <mail@d...> wrote: > I know Frank is a member here so > thought I'd ask if all is well? I see his last post here was a couple > of months back. All is well. I've been heads down at the keyboard for several months now. Besides the AR stories, I've been busy on my Route 40 book. Unfortunately, I've now gone through three publishers in as many years. All thrree have expressed great interest at first, but then they bail out citing low sales projections (they don't think many people will buy a book about Route 40). Sigh... We all know better. ;^) I am also busy completing several grant applications to help fund the Route 40 book writing. Just to round things out, I've been doing a lot of work with the Society for Commercial Archeology (I'm the membership chair). Frank Brusca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Greetings, Have you taken any photo op roadtrips along any of the Lewis and Clark Highways and Byways during your book research? BTW - Folks in the Lewis and Clark Yahoo E-Group will surely have some photos: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/discoveryexpedition> God Bless. Happy Trails. the landrunner --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "kiragale" <kiragaleRJP@a...> wrote: > > > Is anyone out there taking photographs of Lewis and Clark highways > out west? I am looking for a high quality cover photo for my > book, "Lewis and Clark Road Trips: Exploring the Trail Across > America." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 I just got home from driving the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor in Pennsylvania. I also tacked a few miles on each end and enjoyed it all. Pictures etc. at: http://www.dennygibson.com/lhhc04 --Denny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 It made it to Cincy yesterday. Just in time for the weekend. --Denny --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Larry Kinsey <alf@m...> wrote: > Mike, > > I received my copy today here in Kansas City. > > Larry > > > At 04:59 PM 11/13/2003 -0700, you wrote: > >Speaking of American Road and "new", got the latest issue today. It just > >keeps getting better and better. Even before I have a chance to open it > >that smell of printer's ink hits my nose. That, to me, is the smell of > >quality! Keep it up, Thomas, Rebecca, Jim, and everyone else who contributes. > > > >Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rudyard Welborn Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Yup, I did...followed the river toward Bemidji...I went to Law School in St. Paul, and when I saw the Mississippi--being from South of St. Louis where the river is close to a mile wide, I freaked out! So tiny up there...Tsingtao, Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: "roadmaven" <roadmaven@aol.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 8:54 AM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] US 71 WAS: Mackinac Island/Bridge/St. Ignace > North central MN is like a second home for me. Mom & dad would load > my five brothers & I in the old '68 Chevy Bel Air wagon and head up > to Portage Lake, just north of Park Rapids, MN on US 71. I remember > laying awake in that cabin at night listening to the trucks motoring > up & down 71. The headwaters of the Mississippi at Itasca State Park > is one of the coolest things to see. Is that where you had > your "drink", Kip?? > > Pat in Speedway > http://roadtripmemories.com > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Rudyard Welborn" > <r.Welborn@w...> wrote: > > Of course Paul and the Ox can be found in beautiful downtown > Bemidji MN > > along the great northern (us 2) and one half of Arthur Boots > Crossroads (US > > 71)...one helluva great fireplace and, for someone who comes from > where the > > river is toxic, there is just something about being able to drink > out of the > > Mississippi River! Tsingtao, Kip > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Russell S. Rein" <Ypsi-slim@j...> > > To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 9:09 PM > > Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Mackinac Island/Bridge/St. Ignace > > > > > > > Hey Nicole, > > > > > > There's another Mystery Spot in MI's lower peninsula in the > > > Irish Hills area on US 12 (old US 112) near Brooklyn. This > > > is in SE Michigan. It was very similar to the one in the UP. > > > Don't forget Castle Rock with the Giant Paul Bunyan and Ox. > > > > > > ypsi-slim > > > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > > > > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285- > 5434 > > WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > > > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA > > 98046-3168 > > > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > > > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > > > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > > > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > > > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > > > > > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD- > owner@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: > > AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this group, send an email to: > > > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > To POST a message via e-mail, send it to: > AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > To POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rudyard Welborn Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 ...or, if you recall the movie Purple Rain, stop by First Ave/7th Street Entry, which is a really cool bar; also cruise by the U of M where you find the only actual walking-only bridge I know of across the Mississippi (connects the two campuses) other than the Chain of Rocks (cant vouch for anything north of there)...if I am wrong let me know...by the by, Highway 61 cruises through the Twin Cities en route to the land of Elvis and the Big Easy, and, of course, the Gateway Arch...Tsingtao, Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: "roadmaven" <roadmaven@aol.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 11:15 AM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Mackinaw City, MI (Was Re: Traveling With Ghosts) > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "jenniferrt66" > <jabremer66@a...> wrote: > > Pat mentioned about taking a loop > > around the area someday, including Minnesota...I'm not sure what > the > > route is...Pat, care to chime in? > > > > Jennifer > > Glad you asked! My Great Lakes Loop includes a drive up US 31 from > Indianapolis, along the west coast of Michigan to Mackinaw City for > about two full days. From there, head up to Sault St. Marie to see > the ship locks as well as some excursion train that is just over the > border in Canada. Then it would be back to the U.P. and head west to > Whitefish Point and the Shipwreck Museum. From there traverse west > through Houghton and up to Copper Harbor, MI, which is the northern > terminus for US 41. Leaving there, we head back west and pick up US 2 > and cut through Duluth, MN and on to Park Rapids, visiting my > childhood vacation haunts as well as Itasca State Park and a casino > or two. ;-) From there it'd be south on to the Twin Cities to see > the Mall of America (just to say we did) and then catch US 52 back > home to Indy. "Might" be able to do this all in a week! > > Pat...packing his bags > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > To POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rudyard Welborn Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Talking about seminal influences to the NFL, 41 is a stones throw from Gainesville, FL (441 goes through there, in fact), such being the home of the University of Florida and the home of that staple of the sideline and victory celebrations GATORADE!...will take this moment to tout the Big Red Machine (meaning the now Arizona Football Cardinals) as the official football team of Route 66 and in light of their stellar play still thinkin they may finally make it to LA! Tsingtao, Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: <big_ugly_mich@yahoo.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 5:40 PM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] My proposed road trip > I would like to make a coffee table book on Highway 41, admittedly > because I was born about three blocks away from it, but that won't be > in the book. > > What will be? My working subtitle is "The Official Highway of the > National Football League." It starts in Miami, right about where Pro > Player Stadium is (this Cub fan will leave out any references to the > Marlins), goes through Tampa, about a block from James Stadium (my > first name is Raymond's last), Atlanta, Nashville, Indianapolis, > then, saving the best for last, Chicago and Green Bay, which are > probably the subject of some good books by themselves. 41 also runs > half a mile from Milwaukee County Stadium, which was torn down even > though the good people of Milwaukee voted AGAINST Miller Park. Twice. > The Packers played half their home games there from 1965 to 1999. > > It's not too far from that seminal influence that every true football > fan knows, whether they love it or hate it, called Notre Dame, and > I'd like to do a book on Jesse Harper, who coached Knute Rockne as a > player, and worked as ND's athletic director while Rockne coached. > > Guidebooks are few and far between, since 41 isn't too historical in > it's own right, but I have maps already. Now all I need is the > independence to go on the road trip, and a good camera. > > See you all down the road a piece. I'm also working on a disguise > that will get me some Milk Duds at Lou Mitchell's (women get them for > stopping in, but not men). I dated my wife exclusively when she got > me a hand drawn map by Bob Waldmire, of Route 66 fame. His dad, Ed > Waldmire, invented the Corn Dog on Route 66. The stand, Co-Z Dogs > (pronounced Cozy Dogs) is still running as far as I know. > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > To POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AMERICAN_ROAD/ > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim conkle Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 James M Conkle Executive Director & Chairman of the Board California Route 66 Preservation Foundation P O Box 290066 Phelan, CA 92329-0066 760 617 3991 cell 760 868 3320 760 868 8614 fax HYPERLINK "mailto:"jim@cart66pf.org www.cart66pf.org _____ From: jim conkle [mailto:jimconkle@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 9:56 AM To: Route66@Yahoogroups. Com (route66@yahoogroups.com); AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups. Com (AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com) Cc: Tori Walsh (Tori_Walsh@hilton.com); 'Christine Dalrymple'; 'Jo Ann Webb'; '; Molly Brady (mbrady@blm.gov); Michael Wallis (); Michael Taylor (michael_taylor@nps.gov); 'KATHRYN REECE'; Kaisa Barthuli (kaisa_barthuli@nps.gov); 'Mike Ward'; 'David Knudson'; 'Glen Duncan'; 'GH Randall'; 'Doug and Mona'; 'Dennis Karlstad' Subject: FW: Emailing: sleighride I wanted to share a little of what my son, Chris, does for me. He inserted the data pertaining to Route 66 and Hampton into the song. You can e-mail him at HYPERLINK "mailto:"conklechris@verizon.net he would love to hear from you James M Conkle Executive Director & Chairman of the Board California Route 66 Preservation Foundation P O Box 290066 Phelan, CA 92329-0066 760 617 3991 cell 760 868 3320 760 868 8614 fax HYPERLINK "mailto:"jim@cart66pf.org www.cart66pf.org _____ From: chris conkle [mailto:conklechris@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 8:18 PM To: Jim Conkle Subject: Emailing: sleighride Sleigh Ride Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing Ring ting tingle-ing too Come on, it's ugly weather For driving together with you Outside the snow is falling And people are calling "slowdown" Come on, it's ugly weather For driving together with you Giddy-yap giddy-yap giddy-yap let's go Let's look at the snow We're riding on route 66 wonderland of snow Giddy-yap giddy-yap giddy-yap it's grand Just holding your map We're gliding along with the song Of a wintry fairy land Our hands are cold and rosy And comfy cozy are we We're cover up the car too Birds of a feather would be Let's take the route 66 before us And sing a chorus or two Come on, it's ugly weather For a drive together with you There's a 66 party at the home of Farmer john It'll be the perfect ending of a perfect day We'll be singing the songs we hate to sing without a single stop At the fireplace while we watch the chestnuts pop Pop! Pop! Pop! There's a funny feeling nothing in the world can buy When they pass around the coffee and the flyers It'll nearly be like a Hampton Inn by Currier and Ives These wonderful things are the things We remember all through our lives --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.733 / Virus Database: 487 - Release Date: 8/2/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.733 / Virus Database: 487 - Release Date: 8/2/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.733 / Virus Database: 487 - Release Date: 8/2/2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Ross Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 I don't think it's been mentioned in this thread yet, but US 41 from Tampa southbound through Ft. Myers, Naples and across the Everglades to Miami is the Tamiami Trail. Those of you who subscribe know the Tamiami was the lead feature in Vol. 1, No. 1. Merry Christmas, everybody! Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jane Dippel Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Scott, Thanks for the nice post. I feel that people are missing a great deat when they shun the urban areas on 66. St. Louis has a lot of history and a lot to offer. I never miss the big cities when I travel 66. They may be a bit harder to drive but the hidden rewards are great.....Jane AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com wrote: There are 3 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Re: A Major Fire on Route 66 in Downtown Chicago From: "Scott Piotrowski" 2. Re: Western NY Research From: "Rudyard Welborn" 3. Re: Re: A Major Fire on Route 66 in Downtown Chicago From: Eric Pincus ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2004 16:05:43 -0000 From: "Scott Piotrowski" Subject: Re: A Major Fire on Route 66 in Downtown Chicago Carl and Dave Clark --- I'm sorry about all of our losses. From one end of the road to the other, we all feel the pain. Dave Clark and I have had this conversation countless times. I've had it with Jane, too. Kip is feeling it, too, lately, I believe. Folks, you might not think that urban areas of ANY historic road have something worth seeing, and if that's the case, I feel bad for you. Why? Because you are missing so much that is out there. I've said it once and I know I will say it countless more times, but there are THIRTY-FOUR National Register of Historic Places landmarks within ONE block of Route 66 in Los Angeles County alone. I'm sure that Cook County has similar numbers. I'd assume that St. Louis has similar numbers. Even OKC, Tulsa, Amarillo, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Flagstaff have wonderful, historically significant structures throughout their downtowns. So, when getting your kicks on 66, feeling fine on 99, or having fun on 101, please, PLEASE make sure that you do it the WHOLE trip! Scott Piotrowski Director, 66 Productions Moderator, Historic Roads Preservation --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Lulupic66@a... wrote: > This was sent to me by a friend who lives near the city of Chicago, thought I > would pass this on: > > << To all, > > So often when thinking about Route 66 we forget about its urban locations. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 12:08:30 -0600 From: "Rudyard Welborn" Subject: Re: Western NY Research Definitely love 20 through the finger lakes region...stayed at Skaneatleas enroute to Cooperstown at an excellent old mom and pop on the outskirts of town. Also paid a visit to Auburn which has one of the coolest Diners I have ever seen (the name escapes me but I believe it is called a "Dineraunt")...also a great Genessee (The Stag of the Northeast) Beer sign on top of one of the buildings...20 is a cool road from Cleveland east but this stretch is interesting and beautiful at the same time...Tsingtao, Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Greene" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 9:01 PM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Western NY Research > > > Fellow Members, > I am a new member of the group and will be documenting some old roads and abandoned sites in WNY. > Just wondering what may have already been done. > For instance, US Rt 20 passes 2 miles from my home and I travel it frequently. > Also there are some interesting back roads with notable structures to be photographed. > Any comments? > Jim Greene > > > > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 09:32:38 -0800 (PST) From: Eric Pincus Subject: Re: Re: A Major Fire on Route 66 in Downtown Chicago --- Scott Piotrowski wrote: > Folks, > you might not think that urban areas of ANY historic > road have > something worth seeing, and if that's the case, I > feel bad for you. > Why? Because you are missing so much that is out > there. I concur, When I rode Rt 66 from Springfield Il to Santa Fe NM the trip would have been far less memorable without stopping by Ted Drew's frozen custard in St. Louis, seening the glorious Art Deco buildings in Tulsa, or the Frank Lloydd Wright designed skyscraper in Ok City. Eric Pincus __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! 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Guest Dave Johnsen Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Thank you, Nicole. I've only done one cross-country bike trip, and I'm sure my (non-cycling) wife thinks that's enough! I went alone, carried four panniers full of gear (clothing, bike parts, laptop, etc.) and stayed in motels. I rode over 3,000 miles in about 2-1/2 months. My longest day on that trip was nearly 110 miles across the Mojave on old 66 from Needles to Ludlow. My daily reports give details on mileage, average speed and riding time: http://www.targetedsoftware.com/cycling/c2...orts/index.html You might want to check out my Frequently Asked Questions page, too: http://www.targetedsoftware.com/cycling/c2c/faqs.html Of course, feel free to check out the rest of my site, which includes some other rides (most notably the Grand Illinois Trail, but also day rides in several states). My photos tend to have a "roadie" slant, so people here might like them even more than my cycling friends do. In 2003, I drove more than I rode, visiting 48 states and covering over 30,000 miles. I'm thinking about putting some photos online, but I haven't come up with a format yet. I'm currently working on pages about a driving and bicycling vacation I took in Texas this past spring. --Dave Johnsen Chicago, IL -------------------------------------------------- Visit Dave's Bicycling Pages http://www.targetedsoftware.com/cycling/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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