Guest james conkle Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Here is a little update and some very important information for the Route 66 Community; Todd Masinter the staff photographer for AAA was also the photographer that was on the trip four years ago with Alan Rider the writer (not Steve Rider from NY). So for those of you that met them then will at least know Todd. The writer Dave Brackney and Todd are working on a NEW Route 66 map based of their research taken from this trip. For those of you that were listed in the first map you are aware of the impact it had on your business/location. Each of you needs to contact them to be sure they stop at your locations or you might get left out of the new version. Please share this with others that should be on the map. Also being that this is the Auto Club of Southern California and not the national AAA doing the trip and map, if you want your state AAA to get involved you need to assist in setting it up. The Southern California AAA also owns the one in Texas and New Mexico, as well as Hawaii and Southern California. By working with each of your states AAA you can become a resource to them now and for the future. Remember they are driving a Mustang and an Explorer both Ford products so work with the Ford dealers as well. We will be having some events here in Southern California at a few of the AAA offices that are on Route 66 such as Victorville, San Bernardino, Upland, Pasadena and Santa Monica. More on this when the details are available. More info at their web site HYPERLINK "http://www.aaa-calif.com/travel/promo/campaign/route66.asp"www.aaa-calif.co m/travel/promo/campaign/route66.asp Let me know if you need any assistance or more information. For those of you that are not aware here are a few more facts; AAA is one of our bigger sponsors for the Rendezvous, our biggest is Stater Bros Markets Jack Brown the CEO sets on the AAA board of directors and the last item; my last job was with AAA. Thanks James M Conkle Executive Director 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 --- 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 Russell S. Rein Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 That website appears to be down. ypsi-slim On Sat, 21 May 2005 12:12:58 -0700 "james conkle" <jim@cart66pf.org> writes: Here is a little update and some very important information for the Route 66 Community; Todd Masinter the staff photographer for AAA was also the photographer that was on the trip four years ago with Alan Rider the writer (not Steve Rider from NY). So for those of you that met them then will at least know Todd. The writer Dave Brackney and Todd are working on a NEW Route 66 map based of their research taken from this trip. For those of you that were listed in the first map you are aware of the impact it had on your business/location. Each of you needs to contact them to be sure they stop at your locations or you might get left out of the new version. Please share this with others that should be on the map. Also being that this is the Auto Club of Southern California and not the national AAA doing the trip and map, if you want your state AAA to get involved you need to assist in setting it up. The Southern California AAA also owns the one in Texas and New Mexico, as well as Hawaii and Southern California. By working with each of your states AAA you can become a resource to them now and for the future. Remember they are driving a Mustang and an Explorer both Ford products so work with the Ford dealers as well. We will be having some events here in Southern California at a few of the AAA offices that are on Route 66 such as Victorville, San Bernardino, Upland, Pasadena and Santa Monica. More on this when the details are available. More info at their web site HYPERLINK "http://www.aaa-calif.com/travel/promo/campaign/route66.asp"www.aaa-calif .co m/travel/promo/campaign/route66.asp Let me know if you need any assistance or more information. For those of you that are not aware here are a few more facts; AAA is one of our bigger sponsors for the Rendezvous, our biggest is Stater Bros Markets Jack Brown the CEO sets on the AAA board of directors and the last item; my last job was with AAA. Thanks James M Conkle Executive Director 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 --- 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 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 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rwarn17588 Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Here It Is! My big Web project is done. http://rwarn17588.wordpress.com/2006/06/09...the-cars-movie/ I think this will help get a few more travelers on the road. Once "Cars" movie watchers get home from the film over the weekend and type in "Cars" and "Route 66" into their search engines, they will find the site (and they frequently do anyway) and be inspired to find the real-life people that inspired the movie. Suggestions and comments are welcome. Many thanks to the people who helped me fill in the gaps. Ron Warnick Tulsa, OK www.route66news.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rwarn17588 Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Any good handhelds? That's what I'd be interested in. Ron Warnick Tulsa, OK --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "John Wm. Ridge" <yttrailman@y...> wrote: > If you have a laptop computer, use the Delorme $99 GPS. I have used it for > years with great satisfaction. > > John Ridge > > > > At 6/17/2005, you wrote: > > >Does anyone have a recommendation for a good GPS unit for route mapping? > >Something less than $400, please. > > > >Thanks. > > > >JWM > >Drivetheost.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > >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@y... POST a message via e-mail, send > >it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laurelrk66@aol.com Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 In a message dated 6/21/2005 9:58:26 AM Central Daylight Time, rwarn17588@yahoo.com writes: > Any good handhelds? That's what I'd be interested in. > Ron, Mine isn't with me right now, but it's a small handheld, and although it's quite rudimentary it seems to work well for geocaching. It was a gift, so I doubt it cost very much. When I locate it (hmm..... shouldn't it be able to locate itself??) I'll get back to you with the brand and specs, or you can borrow it and see if it meets your needs. Laurel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lehnherr Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "rwarn17588" <rwarn17588@y...> wrote: > Any good handhelds? That's what I'd be interested in. The eTrex Legend C would be a great choice. I have the eTrex Legend and love it. The "C" version gives you 3 times the memory, color screen, and routing. Best price I've seen is $240 after a $50 rebate: http://tinyurl.com/8azwg Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chetnichols@aol.com Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hi Gang, We are headed to Lousiville in a few weeks and are o the hunt for a classic....motor motel in the area. Anyone have any suggestions? Chet Nichols chetnichols@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Kinsey Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Ron, I have the etrex Legend and been very happy with it. I used it last summer when Charlene and I hiked into the Grand Canyon and it worked great for the first 4.7 miles until we were into the narrow canyon walls. After 2 years, the cost has come down about $100.00. Larry At 02:56 PM 6/21/2005 +0000, you wrote: >Any good handhelds? That's what I'd be interested in. > >Ron Warnick >Tulsa, OK > >--- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "John Wm. Ridge" ><yttrailman@y...> wrote: > > If you have a laptop computer, use the Delorme $99 GPS. I have used >it for > > years with great satisfaction. > > > > John Ridge > > > > > > > > At 6/17/2005, you wrote: > > > > >Does anyone have a recommendation for a good GPS unit for route >mapping? > > >Something less than $400, please. > > > > > >Thanks. > > > > > >JWM > > >Drivetheost.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >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@y... POST a message via e-mail, send > > >it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >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 > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Veronica Jablonski Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 We just got back from seeing the movie. The whole family enjoyed it. They did a great job on the scenery, buildings & signage . We decided we need the DVD just so we have time to pick out everything they did in it. Nice that they encompassed the Mother Road rather than just racing. rwarn17588 <rwarn17588@yahoo.com> wrote: Here It Is! My big Web project is done. http://rwarn17588.wordpress.com/2006/06/09...the-cars-movie/ I think this will help get a few more travelers on the road. Once "Cars" movie watchers get home from the film over the weekend and type in "Cars" and "Route 66" into their search engines, they will find the site (and they frequently do anyway) and be inspired to find the real-life people that inspired the movie. Suggestions and comments are welcome. Many thanks to the people who helped me fill in the gaps. Ron Warnick Tulsa, OK www.route66news.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thehinge@magpage.com> Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Yup, Madison County's finest are nothing like those New Rome thugs were, are they, Alex? Matt Smallwood On Sat, 8 Jul 2006 04:08:05 -0700 (PDT) Alex Burr <hester_nec@yahoo.com> wrote: > Yeah, New Rome is out of business: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Rome,_Ohio > and > http://www.legalaffairs.org/issues/January...gnon_janfeb05.m sp > Now we can fill in the small gap in a Route 40 travel > without worrying about New Rome's speed trap. > I got stopped about 3, 4 years back just down the > road in New Jefferson - for not having my seat belt > fastened. I had stopped for lunch at the local Mickey > D's, or maybe it was BK - one of those and I was > stopping every so often to take pictures along the > road, had gotten out a couple times. So I just hadn't > fastened my belt there in town. Didn't get a ticket - > but did get a funny look when I explained what I was > doing!!! LOL > > Hudsonly, > Alex B > > --- thehinge@magpage.com wrote: > > > I just got back from Illinois, Alex and drove on 40 > > into > > the old borough. I saw a couple of business signs > > with New > > Rome on them and recalled that their charter was > > revoked, > > that correct? > > > > I saw no police there anyway...was I thankful after > > I had > > just been stopped and warned for going 65 in a 50 > > mph zone > > near West Jefferson in Madison County. Nice deputy > > though...he cut me a break, hell of a nice guy. > > > > Matt Smallwood > > > > > > > > On Fri, 7 Jul 2006 04:32:40 -0700 (PDT) > > Alex Burr <hester_nec@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > The town (??) of New Rome, Ohio, on the western > > side > > > of Columbus, was famous for it's speed trap on U S > > 40; > > > the town literally lived off it. The following is > > > from the web site @ > > > > > > http://columbusoh.about.com/library/weekly/aa082097.htm > > > (Central Ohio Speed Traps_ > > > > > > "New Rome - This town has been cited elsewhere as > > one > > > of the WORLD'S worst speed traps. Located just > > west of > > > Columbus on US 40, this little burg gets virtually > > > 100% of its revenues from tickets. These local > > > officers will write you for doing 26 in their 25 > > MPH > > > zone." > > > > > > Last I recall about this one was that the state > > > finally stepped in and shut the thing down. > > > > > > I've been around long enough to remember the > > days > > > when you either drove below the speed limit or you > > > drove a fast car to outrun the cops!!! There were > > a > > > lot of towns, my experience has been mostly in the > > > south, where you came off the main road into a > > town > > > and within 50 yards the speed limit went from 45 > > to 25 > > > - and they had you. The joke was there was a > > judges > > > bench just beyond the 25 mph speed sign. Just > > pull > > > over, roll your window down, and the nice officer > > > would gladly accept your "donation" to the town > > > coffers. Not a joke, either. > > > > > > > > > Hudsonly, > > > Alex B > > > > > > > > > --- thehinge@magpage.com wrote: > > > > > > > Delaware has done so to an extent. Some US > > highways > > > > are > > > > fair game for small town officers, but the state > > > > courts > > > > have taken the right away from the town of > > Newport > > > > to do so > > > > on one state highway that goes over the town. > > It > > > > makes > > > > sense really, speeding doesn't affect that town > > if > > > > it's an > > > > overpass. Now, a surface four lane > > > > street.....another > > > > story. > > > > > > > > Matt Smallwood > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, 06 Jul 2006 23:13:45 -0000 > > > > "rwarn17588" <rwarn17588@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > > In Illinois, the law is constructed so that > > it's > > > > not > > > > > cost-effective > > > > > for municipalities to have speed traps. > > > > > > > > > > In Oklahoma, not so much. A few municipalities > > > > abuse > > > > > their ability to > > > > > writing speeding tickets, and the state > > currently > > > > is > > > > > cracking down on > > > > > them. > > > > > > > > > > So ... it depends on the state. > > > > > > > > > > Ron Warnick > > > > > Tulsa, OK > > > > > www.route66news.org > > > > > > > > > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Dave > > Reese" > > > > > <reesed@...> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > No matter how much the police say there are > > not > > > > ticket > > > > > quotas, this > > > > > story > > > > > > shows that the truth may be different. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://www.charleston.net/stories/?newsID=...ction=localnews.. > > > > > > Dave Reese > > > > > > Allentown PA > > > > > > Home of Brooklands Speedway and Cherrington > > Park > > > > > > http://www.geocities.com/brooklandsspeedway > > > > > > http://www.summerharmony.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Today in Auto History: > > > > > > 7.6.1914 > > > > > > Dodge Brothers, Inc. grants its first retail > > > > franchise > > > > > to J. 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Guest Jane Dippel Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Route 66 Association of Missouri Motor Tour will end for lunch at Tri County due to the closing of Red Cedar Inn........Jane AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com wrote:There are 24 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. AMERICAN ROAD E-NEWSLETTER TWO-LANE TRIVIA WINNERS From: "beckyrepp" 2. Re: Good Morning (North Dakota) From: "beckyrepp" 3. Re: Re: newby too From: Mark Alvin Forcadas 4. Re: first time traveller to salt lake city From: "Lars" 5. Driving the North-East From: "Merziyah Poonawala" 6. Re: Re: first time traveller to salt lake city From: gajeeo@aol.com 7. thanks georgie@hotmail From: "GIADJIAO" 8. Re: Driving the North-East From: Alex Burr 9. Re: thanks georgie@hotmail From: Alex Burr 10. North Carloina From: "cedarstm" 11. Re: thanks georgie@hotmail From: "Jim Michalek" 12. Re: Fat Man Walking on Route 66 From: "Jim Michalek" 13. Re: North Carloina From: "Jim Michalek" 14. Re: newby too From: "Jim Michalek" 15. Newbie From: "Patricia" 16. E-newsletter From: "beckyrepp" 17. Re: Digest Number 774 From: "Ken -" 18. Re: Digest Number 774 From: "Mike Stidham" 19. Re: more Holyland From: "Jennifer" 20. Welcome new members! From: "Jennifer" 21. US 61 (was: Re: US 67) From: "Brian and Kerri Wolters" 22. Re: US 67 From: "Brian and Kerri Wolters" 23. Re: US 67 From: "Brian and Kerri Wolters" 24. US 61 (was: Re: US 67) From: "Brian and Kerri Wolters" ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:32:06 -0000 From: "beckyrepp" Subject: AMERICAN ROAD E-NEWSLETTER TWO-LANE TRIVIA WINNERS GREETINGS FROM AMERICAN ROAD -- TWO-LANE TRIVIA WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUMMER E- NEWSLETTER 2ND EDITION! Once again, AMERICAN ROAD staff would like to extend a hearty welcome to new subscribers and Yahoo Group members! We are thrilled to have more road trip enthusiasts join the growing list of AMERICAN ROAD subscribers and Yahoo Group members. For those new subscribers, the AMERICAN ROAD magazine Yahoo Group was named as a Yahoo Editor's Pick this month! Congratulations and many thanks go out to Pat and Jennifer Bremmer, the AMERICAN ROAD Yahoo Group moderators. HOT HAPPENINGS AT AMERICAN ROAD: AMERICAN ROAD magazine is available in various Borders Book Stores! We are bringing our mailing fulfillment in-house to improve customer service. We are finishing our data file conversion (it took a little longer than originally anticipated!) TODAY! (The data conversion is the readon why this e-mail wasn't sent out earlier!) As soon as everything is uploaded we will be mailing our supplemental mailing of the Summer issue and sending out renewal notices. We have made improvements that will allow us to better serve our subscribers. In the mean time, if you have received a subscription renewal notice, and have not yet sent in your payment, please either mail the renewal to: AMERICAN ROAD, LLC, PO BOX 46519, MT CLEMENS, MI 48046. or call toll-free 1-877- 285-5434, or visit our web site at http://www.mockturtlepress.com.. If you are not sure of the status of your subscription, feel free to e-mail me at becky@mockturtlepress.com. The Autumn 2005 issue is scheduled to mail to subscribers sometime in August--and should arrive in September. The Autumn issue is devoted to Scenic Byways--perfect timing to plan your colorful Fall road trip. IN THIS AMERICAN ROAD E-NEWSLETTER: -THE GREAT RACE -AMERICAN ROAD TWO-LANE TRIVIA WINNERS -NATIONAL TRUST ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 2006 LIST OF AMERICA'S DOZEN DISTINCTIVE DESTINATIONS -CLASSIFIEDS -TWO MONTHS, 12,000 MILES AND 32 STATES ON AMERICA'S TWO-LANE HIGHWAYS -WHO'S DRIVING CONTEST -ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A GIFT? -WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU -ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC HISTORIC HIGHWAYS OR AUTO TRAILS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ ABOUT IN AMERICAN ROAD? -MANY THANKS TO THE ADVERTISERS IN AMERICAN ROAD -PARK PLACE: YOUR CURBSIDE CALENDAR (EXPANDED!) -RENEWALS ---------- THE 23rd ANNUAL GREAT RACE July 9, 2005, The Great Race, presented by the National Guard, finished in Tacoma, Washington after rally-racing on the back roads of America for two weeks. The race began in Washington, D.C., on June 25 and traveled through fourteen states, stopping in forty-nine different communities along the way. Greg Cunningham and Sam Geoppinger, from Ponca City, Oklahoma won the 4,250 mile-cross country event driving in a 1928 Ford Speedster. For pictures and more details visit http://www.greatrace.com.. AMERICAN ROAD TWO-LANE TRIVIA The winners of the TWO-LANE TRIVIA contest are Ed Eckart and Steve Varner. They each will receive a copy of "LEWIS AND CLARK" (Published by Motorbooks International, retail price $29.95). *Special thanks to the above sponsor of the AMERICAN ROAD TWO-LANE TRIVIA QUESTION. National Trust accepting nominations for 2006 List of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations Washington, D.C. (July 18, 2005) - Since 2000, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has worked with historic destinations across America to promote their unique heritage as great travel destinations through its Dozen Distinctive Destinations program. Each year the National Trust honors 12 communities from across the country that offer authentic experiences. These destinations offer striking alternatives to Anyplace, U.S.A. They have preserved their sense of place and character, have dynamic downtowns, a strong commitment to historic preservation and revitalization, interesting architecture, cultural diversity, an economic base of locally owned small businesses, and walking access for residents and visitors. To give your favorite destination the recognition it deserves by nominating it for the 2006 list of Dozen Distinctive Destinations, or to learn more about the program, visit the National Trust web site www.nationaltrust.org/ddd or e-mail dozen@nthp.org. Nominees should be recognizable locations, such as a town, city, neighborhood, or region. Previous Dozen Distinctive Destinations that were listed more than five years ago are invited to reapply for this designation. All nominations must be received by the close of business on Friday, November 4, 2005. Sites that have been listed in the past include: Annapolis, Maryland; Calistoga, California; Thomasville, Georgia; Natchez, Mississippi; Saratoga Springs, New York; Oberlin, Ohio; Astoria, Oregon; Beaufort, South Carolina; Burlington, Vermont, and Walla Walla, Washington. For more information, please visit www.nationaltrust.org/ddd, or contact the Office of Communications, 202-588- 6141. CLASSIFIEDS (Contact our Ad Director, Dick Bublitz, at 1-800-485-5029 for information on this affordable advertising option). Mobil Travel Guide provides consumers recommendations they can trust! Visit http://www.mobiltravelguide.com or call 1-866-MOBILTG to order our Regional Travel Planners, On the Road with Your Pet, or the America's Byways series. While you're online don't miss the Road Trip Planner options to help customize your trip and book hotel reservations. ====== NATIONAL HISTORIC ROUTE 66 FEDERATION. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE http://www.national66.org • Find answers to frequently asked questions about Route 66 • Shop for dozens of Route 66 items • Make reservations for Route 66 events • Look through the Route 66 photo and vintage postcard galleries • Join the National Historic Route 66 Federation. ====== NEBRASKA: Get your free Nebraska travel packet with information on attractions, frontier adventures, natural wonders, arts and culture, scenic byways, weekend getaways, golf, lodgings, things to see & do, plus over a thousand festivals and events. Nebraska. Possibilities...endless. Call 1-877- NEBRASKA for a free travel packet, or on the Web at http:// www.VisitNebraska.org ====== ====== POSTMARKART—An historic, colorful collage of postmarks from towns along the road. Ken Turmel has completed several of these unique works. "Route 66 and More…," a majestic 2'-x-3' print features over 250 postmarks from every post office on old Rt. 66— signed, sealed and delivered on a map of the Rt. 66 states. You'll find postmarks from towns like the dried-up railroad town of Cadiz, Calif. Turmel obtained the postmark from the tiny post office on its closing day. Visit http:// www.mockturtlepress.com/jcspecialty.html. Larger images of any one of Turmel's works can be e-mailed to those interested in purchasing these historic works of art. ===== ROADSIDE GALLERY: In 25 years of traveling quiet back roads that amble through small towns and cities, Marty Garfinkel accomplished his goal of rescuing on 35mm film, the nostalgic past of Mid-Century Americana. Created in 2003, at the request of friends and admirers, ROADSIDE GALLERY offers a selection of Giclee prints that can be customized to fit home or business. Printed on canvas or fine art paper, the images make owning an interesting piece of art affordable. http://www.roadsidegallery.com.. ====== TONY CRAIG ART GALLERY: Take an artistic virtual tour of America's highways (diners, motels, milling companies and lots of neon)! Original watercolor paintings and prints featuring roadside America. Log on to: http:// www.tonycraig.net. ====== GET YOUR KICKS IN TUCUMCARI ON HISTORIC ROUTE 66! Don't miss the Dinosaur Museum, Historical Museum, Route 66 Memorial, neon signs, and the nation's longest Route 66 mural. Tour the town to see the murals of our area. Travel to Ute or Conchas Lake and along the Scenic Byways to see unique landscapes and wildlife. Contact the Chamber at 505-461-1694 for information or visit http://www.tucumcarinm.com.. ====== 101 CAFE: Get a free nostalgia trip on Historic Highway 101 by way of the 101 Cafe. This site will educate, entertain and connect you to Historic Highway 101 History, Images, Attractions, Natural wonders, Arts and Surf culture, Lodgings, Things to See & Do. http://www.101cafe.net.. ====== **Remember to tell them you saw them in AMERICAN ROAD's e-newsletter! TWO MONTHS, 12,000 MILES AND 32 STATES ON AMERICA'S TWO-LANE HIGHWAYS Now THAT's a ROAD TRIP! Two former television journalists recently traveled cross country in search of Independent America to make a documentary about what they found. Hanson Hosein, a former NBC news correspondent , and Heather Hughes, who has worked extensively as a television news producer and anchor, began their journey on the West Coast in May. "More than ever it seems like it's Independent America vs. Corporate Chain store America," they note. "We're hunting for those pressure points." They've vowed to make their entire trip without relying on interstate highways, corporate chain restaurants, motels, or stores. Did they make it? They finished on July 15 and reportedly, they only stopped once at a Walmart for duct tape--out of desperation. The two plan to make a documentary, in time for release at the major film festivals later this year. We will see if they discovered what AMERICAN ROAD readers have known all along . . . that two-lane highways lead to the heart of America! ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A GIFT? Search no more. American Road is the perfect gift that they will enjoy all year long! Order today by calling toll-free 1-877-285-5434, or order on-line (www.mockturtlepress.com). We will send a gift notice—and we can personalize it with a message from you! We also now have GIFT CERTIFICATES (available in $5.00 increments)! They may be used by the recipient to purchase subscriptions, back issues, or any item in the Hitching Post. And, don't forget all the great gift ideas advertised in AMERICAN ROAD! Tell them you saw it in AMERICAN ROAD! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU We welcome your correspondence and questions. Have you paid a recent visit to one or more of the places mentioned in a previous issue of AMERICAN ROAD? We want to hear about it. We love receiving your cards, letters and e-mails. You may send us a letter or e-mail. Send letters via US mail to: American Road PO Box 46519 Mt. Clemens, MI 48046 You may send e-mails to becky@mockturtlepress.com. (Letters and e-mail may be published in an upcoming issue of AMERICAN ROAD and may be edited for style and available space.) ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC HISTORIC HIGHWAYS OR AUTO TRAILS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ ABOUT IN AMERICAN ROAD? Let us know. We review reader input when planning our feature schedule. MANY THANKS TO THE ADVERTISERS IN AMERICAN ROAD They help make AMERICAN ROAD possible. When you patronize them be sure to tell them you saw them in AMERICAN ROAD: (Listed alphabetically) Arapahoe, NE - http://www.arapahoe-ne.com Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau - http://www.visitchicagosouthland.com Cody, WY (Buffalo Bill's Cody/Yellowstone Country) - http://www.yellowstonecountry.org Ely Northern Railway/White Pine Chamber - http://www.nnry.com Flashback Malt Shoppe & Gifts - http://www.flashbackinseaside.com Fleming, CO - http://www.bestrockymountainoysters.com Fond du Lac, WI - http://www.fdl.com Gilmore Car Museum - http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org Heritage Corridor, Illinois - http://www.heritagecorridorcvb.com Historic National Road, Illinois - http://www.nationalroad.org Jeff Herman, Sign Collector Lincoln Highway Trading Post - http://www.lhtp.com Logan County, CO - http://www.logancountychamber.org Missouri Division of Tourism - http://www.visitmo.com Mobil Travel Guide - http:// www.mobiltravelguide.com Motorbooks International - http://www.motorbooks.com Munger Moss Motel - http://www.mungermoss.com National Historic Route 66 Federation - http://www.national66.org Noble County Convention & Visitors Bureau - http://www.visitnoblecounty.com Ohio's Historic West - http://www.ohioshistoricwest.com Oklahoma Route 66 Association - http://www.oklahomaroute66.com 101 Cafe -http://www.101cafe.net Ollie's Shirt Factory Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau - http://www.oshkoshcvb.org Paccom Films - http://www.66films.com Pennsylvania Route 6 - http://www.paroute6.com Roadside Gallery - http://www.roadsidegallery.com Roadworks Gifts & Souvenirs - http://www.route66roadworks.com Stackpole Books - http://www.stackpolebooks.com Stevens Point Plover - http://www.stevenspointarea.com Tony Craig Art Gallery - http://www.tonycraig.net Tucumcari on 66 - http://www.tucumcarinm.com Twisters 50s Soda Fountain - http://www.rout66place.com US Route 6 Tourist Association - http://www.route6tour.com University of New Mexico Press - http://www.unmpress Yellowstone Trail Association - http://www.yellowstonetrail.org PARK PLACE: Your curbside calendar (to submit your events for the calendar e-mail becky@mockturtlepress.com. Calendar listings are offered on a first come, first serve basis.) July 30. Tulsa, Okla.—Vintage auto and hot rod show. Southside Sinclair Service Station ~ where they still pump your gas, wash your windows, and check your oil ~ is celebrating the American road and car culture with a vintage auto and hot rod show and festival. They promise lots of free stuff, prizes, drawings, plenty of food, vendors, and music. The celebration will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on their block at 1726 E. 1st. St. (the Utica exit of Route I-44). AUGUST 6-7. Pontiac, Ill.—Rock `N Rods on Route 66. Cars, motorcycles and more! See the world's wildest motorcycle—Roadog and a rare exhibit—an original 1948 Tucker Torpedo. Take a trolley ride to the Illinois Route 66 Museum and be entertained by several live bands including the Fireballs (#1 hit Sugar Shack). Visit http://www.rocknrodson66.com.. August 13. Winter Harbor, Maine.—The Winter Harbor Lobster Festival draws a large crowd of spectators. Start off the day with a blueberry pancake breakfast, then watch the ever popular lobster boat races, with 13 classes rated by size and power. Shop at the craft fair with 80 exhibitors, eat a Maine lobster dinner and stay for the evening parade! Information available at www.acadia-schoodic.org (Schoodic Area Chamber of Commerce). August 20, Huntington Woods, Mich.—The Woodward Dream Cruise. Enjoy a classic car show featuring over 30,000 classic cars. This annual event covers 16 miles along Woodward Avenue—America's first paved street. Sponsored by the cities of Berkley, Birmingham, Ferndale, Huntington Ridge, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac and Royal Oak the event includes music, activities for the kids, a sock hop and plenty of food. Call 1-888-4WDC-1963. August 27, Tacoma, Wash.— The 28th Annual LeMay Museum Car Show and Open House on the grounds of historic Marymount Academy and LeMay Family Estate from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. See over 800 vintage, classic and specialty automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles from the LeMay Collection plus hundreds of local collector cars. Entry donations are $10 per person, $20 for a family of 4, $5 for children under 12 and $5 for military. E-mail veronicanero@lemaymuseum.org.. September 3, St. Augustine, Fla. St.—Augustine Birthday Celebration. Put on your 16th century party hats and help celebrate the 440th birthday of the City of St. Augustine! The day's events begin with a reenactment of the landing by the city's founder, Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, at the Mission of Nombre de Dios - the exact landing point of the Spanish colonists in 1565. The landing reenactment will be followed, as it was 440 years ago, with a celebration of Mass. Members of Los Floridanos, current citizens who trace their ancestry to the original founding fathers, will also present a program. The evening will end in the Plaza with a performance by the band Mid-Life Crisis. Free admission. For more information, call 904.825.1004. September 9 - 11, Flagstaff, Ariz.—Flagstaff Route 66 Days ~ The first annual event that celebrates the heart of Route 66 in Flagstaff. Beat the desert heat and join us for the fun in the pines in the legendary Arizona High Country. Something for everybody! Cars, Motorcycles, Entertainment, Food, Drink, Prizes and Surprises! http://www.flagstaffroute66days.com.. September 10. Barstow Calif. ~ The Miss Route 66 Pageant 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Gil's Place, downtown Main Street (Route 66!). The Pageant is open to all ages, for anyone who has traveled along route 66 with twelve divisions from children - seniors. No duties are required, custom Route 66 Crowns, Route 66 tiaras and embroidered sashes, Route 66 medallions, and opportunity to participate in the San Bernardino Rendezvous 2005 are part of the prize package. Contestants may wear sports attire and Route 66 "heyday" costumes are welcome. Pictures of the 2004/2005 royalty and more info may be found at the Barstow Route 66 Mother Road Museum 760-255-1890 or contact Kris Watson September 9, 10, 11. Springfield, Missouri.— FESTIVAL 66: The Route 66 Association of Missouri's 15th Annual Motor Tour commences in Springfield, MO and ends at the Red Cedar Inn in Pacific, MO. Tour registration starts at 4:00 p.m. Friday (9/9) at the Rail Haven Motel in Springfield. Events include a poker Run to Cuba, dinner Saturday night at the Fairgrounds in Cuba, a tour of Bob' s Gasoline Alley and the Crawford County Historical === message truncated === __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Ashburn Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 I'm from The Columbus/Central OH Area. (Just East of there in Licking County, just off US 40 and I'll be moving back there.) New Rome was an incredibly corrupt speedtrap for years. It got a bad reputation for it. The revoking of the charter was about 5-6 years ago. --- thehinge@magpage.com wrote: > I just got back from Illinois, Alex and drove on 40 > into > the old borough. I saw a couple of business signs > with New > Rome on them and recalled that their charter was > revoked, > that correct? > > I saw no police there anyway...was I thankful after > I had > just been stopped and warned for going 65 in a 50 > mph zone > near West Jefferson in Madison County. Nice deputy > though...he cut me a break, hell of a nice guy. > > Matt Smallwood George Ashburn http://www.angelfire.com/planet/jam-dawg/ http://www.westervillebrownsbackers.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Stidham Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 That's fine. I haven't been through Collinsville for a week or so; I just recall seeing the signs for it near the old Brooks factory where the bottle is located. ----- Original Message ----- From: Harmon To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 11:24 AM Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Newbie That's correct, Laurel; the Catsup Bottle Festival was last week. It received very good coverage on St. Louis TV news. Bob Harmon ----- Original Message ----- From: laurelrk66@aol.com To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 1:16 PM Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Newbie In a message dated 7/20/2005 1:07:57 PM Central Daylight Time, actionsub@gmail.com writes: > The Collinsville Ketchup Bottle, OTOH, has been renovated and spruced up as > a historical (?) landmark. They may have even managed to get state funding > for some of this. I'll know for sure later today when I head down there, but > the Catsup Bottle Festival is days away from happening. I'm sorry to say I think you've just missed the Catsup Bottle Festival. I could be mistaken, but I think it took place on July 10th. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but remember hearing about it discussed in the Route 66 yahoo eGroup. Laurel Kane Afton, OK 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 a.. Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD" on the web. 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 towelie Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Brian and Kerri Wolters" <brianwolters@c...> wrote: > Yes, a map would be great..let us know when you have it completed. I threw one together and it's now in the photos section inside the Arkansas Maps folder. If anybody has any questions about the map or the former routings, I'll be happy to answer them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Reynolds Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Alex Burr <hester_nec@...> wrote: > > Yeah, New Rome is out of business: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Rome,_Ohio > and > http://www.legalaffairs.org/issues/January...gnon_janfeb05.m sp > Now we can fill in the small gap in a Route 40 travel > without worrying about New Rome's speed trap. Hmmmmmm. Sounds like Ludowici, GA. When Lester Maddox was governor he had billboards put up at all the entrances to town, warning motorists of the speed trap. As little respect as I had for that racist clown, I had to give him points for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Melanie M Guerra Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 hey everyone...i've got a few days all to myself next week...i'm thinking i'll take a trip up from boston...to?? i'm thinking about maine, probably along the coast. don't feel liek portland, don't know if i'll make it to acadia...anyone have some ideas? places to stay? kin dof want to do this one on the cheap, but it doesn't have to be the no-tell motel...i want to be comfy! thanks..melanie melanie m guerra www.northernlightjewelry.com FREE JEWELRY! Host a trunk show at your home or office & you get 20% of sales in jewelry for yourself! SWEET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Burr Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Now that you mention it I remember several speed traps in Georgia - Ludowci among them. Lester wasn't governor when I was down there in the 50's - Marvin Griffin (no, no, no - the talk show host was MERV Griffin, lol) was governor. Before you take that summer drive down the old two lane black top, might want to check out this site - http://www.speedtrap.org/ Click on "Speedtrap Listings" the the left. Hudsonly, Alex B --- Bob Reynolds <roustabout@starband.net> wrote: > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Alex Burr > <hester_nec@...> wrote: > > > > Yeah, New Rome is out of business: > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Rome,_Ohio > > and > > > http://www.legalaffairs.org/issues/January...gnon_janfeb05.m sp > > Now we can fill in the small gap in a Route 40 > travel > > without worrying about New Rome's speed trap. > > Hmmmmmm. Sounds like Ludowici, GA. When Lester > Maddox was governor he > had billboards put up at all the entrances to town, > warning motorists > of the speed trap. As little respect as I had for > that racist clown, > I had to give him points for that one. > > > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Les Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, SENILITY@a... wrote: > As a professional driver, I sleep on the road way too much. Most rest stops are safe due to the large number of trucks on the road. If you do plan to spend the night in the car, please make sure you park where you can be seen, not in the truck area of the stop. Also make sure you look before you pull out of a space. I almost ran over a family in Texas because the Dad failed to look over his shoulder to see my big blue truck entering the rest stop. I love this group, too bad that most of the roads are not practical for a 70ft tractor trailer. I just have to make note of the cool roads for when I get my Sprite finished. Be Safe, Les > In a message dated 7/20/2005 10:02:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, > AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com writes: > > ...is it safe to sleep on the > road to salt lake? > > > > > No, you could get run over !!! You can't guarantee that you will remain on > that center line, ! > Joking. > You have a dog with you,, Will there be room to sleep in the cab ? or > are you planning on tenting across. We moved across from ocean to ocean, with > an old VW bus , 5 kids and a cat. > That was 80's and even then we were told to avoid the road side rest > areas for sleeping unless we found some others who were going to spend the > night,,, THEN you literally pull up bumper to bumper and sleep in your vehicle. > 5 kids meant we chose to pitch a tent at the end of each day,,, cooked > supper on an electric skillet. bedded down and enjoyed the cool nights. Many > other travelers had the same idea and we met many of them, > One family had to plan ahead since they pulled horses and needed an area > to let them graze each night. Since we also had a large truck with our > household belongings , we did arrange in advance where we would stop every so many > hours, in case we got seperated. I would imagine that would not be a problem > now with the cell phone availability. and of course you are going solo. > However, having said that, I would encourage you to notify someone of > your destinations , where you think you will be come 7 pm each night, , and it > would be wise to check in each evening with someone. Too many things have > happened. Even back in 84 someone approached us at the gas station asking if > we would give them a ride.... In their broken English they said,,,,, Give me > a ride to CA and you no more have to buy gas. > YEA,,, dead folks can't buy gas, !! > Also don't share where you are headed with strangers,,, and do allow them to > think that someone is expecting your arrival,,,, Accountability! > PS Fort Bridger has a great state park, which would be worth the time > visiting and allow ing the dog to stretch legs.. I think we stayed in a KOA in > that area.. ( pool even !), > hope it helps, > Dee the long winded newbie > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian and Kerri Wolters Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Stidham" <actionsub@g...> wrote: > I believe the tunnel is indeed gone; as they are in the process of reworking many of the roads, main and secondary, between Wood River and Edwardsville due to the I-255 outer belt project running from (eventually) Godfrey down to the JB Bridge near Columbia where it links with I270 in Missouri. (BTW, I live just north of Wood River and travel 143 between Wood River and SIU almost daily.) > > The Collinsville Ketchup Bottle, OTOH, has been renovated and spruced up as a historical (?) landmark. They may have even managed to get state funding for some of this. I'll know for sure later today when I head down there, but the Catsup Bottle Festival is days away from happening. Madison County Illinois will always seem like "home" to me..I just loved it up there when I would visit family most of my youth. It is sad to see the tunnel gone. My aunt used to honk inside it each time we passed through it. As I said before, that entire area of Illinois is so nice and unique. It often gets a bad rap due to East St. Louis. I still believe the best mall in the metro area is St. Clair Square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian and Kerri Wolters Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Hi..I am expecting not but are there any ORIGINAL Burma Shave signs still up somewhere in the US? I did see replicas of them advertising Reminisce Magazine and it was basically in the middle of nowhere. Kind of cool! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Burr Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Hi Brian, Oh, ye of little faith!!!!! Just outside of Alma, Arkansas, on the east side on S 64 there are Burma Shave signs. I have the thought in my head that they are private, something somebody made and placed on their property. But, Burma Shave signs are Burma Shave signs. Happy Traveling. Hudsonly, Alex B --- Brian and Kerri Wolters <brianwolters@cebridge.net> wrote: > Hi..I am expecting not but are there any ORIGINAL > Burma Shave signs > still up somewhere in the US? > > I did see replicas of them advertising Reminisce > Magazine and it was > basically in the middle of nowhere. Kind of cool! > > Brian > > > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mgk920dataexcom Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, George Ashburn <gsa777743215@...> wrote: > > I'm from The Columbus/Central OH Area. (Just East of > there in Licking County, just off US 40 and I'll be > moving back there.) > > New Rome was an incredibly corrupt speedtrap for > years. It got a bad reputation for it. The revoking of > the charter was about 5-6 years ago. > > --- thehinge@... wrote: > > > I just got back from Illinois, Alex and drove on 40 > > into > > the old borough. I saw a couple of business signs > > with New > > Rome on them and recalled that their charter was > > revoked, > > that correct? > > > > I saw no police there anyway...was I thankful after > > I had > > just been stopped and warned for going 65 in a 50 > > mph zone > > near West Jefferson in Madison County. Nice deputy > > though...he cut me a break, hell of a nice guy. Assuming that the actual New Rome municipality is no more, what became of its land area? Is it now just an unincorporated blob, was it annexed into an adjacent city (ie, Columbus), etc? -- ___________________________________________ ____ _______________ Regards, | | ____ | | | | | Michael G. Koerner May they | | | | | | rise again! Appleton, Wisconsin USA | | | | | | ___________________________________________ | | | | | | _______________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Hazlehurst Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Well, we just returned from a few sweltering days in Beantown. Lots of cold drinks & ice cream later and we're back in Jersey with a "cool" 90 degree day. We got to Durgin Park for Yankee Pot Roast dinner & Tia's for lobster & chowda' (& a cold beer!) lunch and both places were great. Thanks for the recommendations. Couldn't get into Union Oyster House as they were packed with a 1-1/2 hour wait for dinner after the Duck Tour, also didn't get to a Sox game as the games were all sold out. Planned to take the Fenway tour yesterday but they had a 1 P.M. game so couldn't take the tour. Maybe next time for both, but after walking Boston in July, I think our next visit will be in May or September! Next month up to Kennebunkport & Boothbay for another dose of cholesterol. Thanks again for the suggestions, Fred Melanie M Guerra <dreambigarts@yahoo.com> wrote: Sounds like Durgin Park. Honestly, I haven't been to Durgin Park in years because the food quality has been (in my brutal opinion) lousy. It's great for atmosphere, though, and I love sitting at the long tables with strangers. Tia's is on Long Wharf, across from Quincy Market. You sit outside near the marina...if they try to seat you on the highway side, ask to move! I know Tia's as a hotspot for happy hour, so I had never actually EATEN there until yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised. I would suggest it for lunch if you'd like to avoid the drinking crowd. Fred Hazlehurst <fhazlehurst@yahoo.com> wrote:Thank you Melanie. We'll try to get to Tias on our visit. Last time we were in Boston we went to a casual, family style eatery on the 2nd floor in Quincy Market but I can't remember the name. Seems to me they were noted for their home style Pot Roast with all the fixings. You sit at a long table with other parties of diners. If you're familiar with the place I'm thinking of can you tell me the name? Fred Melanie M Guerra <dreambigarts@yahoo.com> wrote: mmmm. i live in boston & just had chowder yesterday (for the 1st time in a long time, if you can believe it!). we decided to try it at tia's at the marriot long wharf & were very pleasantly surprised! creamy & delicious. my arteries were crying can't recommend a place by name in maine...we tend to get our lobster steamed for us at the grocery store here in boston & eat it at home w/ corn & beer. we're spoiled & tend not to order lobster out! if you're staying somewhere near a big-chain grocery store, you could have them steam for you...or better yet, have them steam it, bring it home, take it out of the shell & put it on the grill. YUM. of course, depends on where you're staying & the amenities you have. have fun! melanie __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! 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Guest franmayer777@aol.com Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Devils Tower... we were there years ago and took the hike around it... I remember the signs saying ... watch for rattlesnakes. I didnt enjoy the walk at all after reading the signs. Fran from indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Backlin Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Burr" <hester_nec@yahoo.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 10:04 AM Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Burma Shave Signs > Hi Brian, > > Oh, ye of little faith!!!!! > > Just outside of Alma, Arkansas, on the east side on > S 64 there are Burma Shave signs. I have the thought > in my head that they are private, something somebody > made and placed on their property. But, Burma Shave > signs are Burma Shave signs. > Actually, they are closer to Dyer on EB US 64 They go something like Passing cars When you can't see May give you a glimpse Of eternity Burma Shave Here's a webpage devoted to Burma Shave: http://grantmcl.tripod.com/burmashave.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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