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Title: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on June 18, 2012, 07:44:54 PM
Hello form the hot, hot, hot campground at Big Cabin, Oklahoma.   :fuelfire:  Trip's going well so far, taking photos along old RT US66 when possible. Every day so far the truck's engine was not shut down from startup in the morning until we were at the campgrounds, even when refueling - the dogs must be taken care of.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: marv on June 18, 2012, 08:06:28 PM
When I was in the AF in the late fifties and early sixties, Big Cabin was always one of my favorite stops 'tween San Antonio and Kansas City. Really good burgers at a stop there just at the cut over to US71 in Missouri. Wonder if it's still there.........
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on June 18, 2012, 08:44:32 PM
Quote from: marv on June 18, 2012, 08:06:28 PM
When I was in the AF in the late fifties and early sixties, Big Cabin was always one of my favorite stops 'tween San Antonio and Kansas City. Really good burgers at a stop there just at the cut over to US71 in Missouri. Wonder if it's still there.........

Don't really know the area, Marv. Just passin' thru.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on June 18, 2012, 08:49:19 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on June 18, 2012, 08:44:32 PM
Don't really know the area, Marv. Just passin' thru.

Fun trip!  Please keep us posted with your updates!  Reading about your trip is probably the closest I will get to a vacation this year. :) 
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on June 18, 2012, 08:54:56 PM
Quote from: IassaFTots on June 18, 2012, 08:49:19 PM
Fun trip!  Please keep us posted with your updates!  Reading about your trip is probably the closest I will get to a vacation this year. :) 

I'll try. The net connections are really "iffy" in most of the places we go.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on June 18, 2012, 08:59:37 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on June 18, 2012, 08:54:56 PM
I'll try. The net connections are really "iffy" in most of the places we go.

No worries, I will read em when you post em.  Have a lovely time!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: NHSparky on June 18, 2012, 09:03:19 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on June 18, 2012, 08:54:56 PM
I'll try. The net connections are really "iffy" in most of the places we go.

As it should be.  That's why they call it "getting away from it all."
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Bad Dog on June 18, 2012, 09:11:27 PM
My recomendation.. Head North it has to be cooler somewhere.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on June 18, 2012, 09:42:17 PM
Have a great time CG.Am jealous!!! I plan to buy an RV when I turn 50, and go Rving across the country.CAN"T WAIT!!!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on June 20, 2012, 09:25:14 PM
HELLO, FROM TUCUMCARI!!    :)

Quote from: Bad Dog on June 18, 2012, 09:11:27 PM
My recomendation.. Head North it has to be cooler somewhere.

We will, as  soon as the 66 excursion is done for us. That might be real soon; the thermometer was 101 today. It's 90 right now. Looking forward to the flagstaff region.

Lotsa pictures - about 150 so far. So many deserted towns and towns with almost everything shut down and abandoned.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Chris_ on June 20, 2012, 09:26:17 PM
:II:

I need a vacation.  Take me with you. :(
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on June 21, 2012, 08:02:50 AM
That area of the country is so pretty! 
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Eupher on June 21, 2012, 08:58:51 AM
I had somehow missed this thread. Hope everything is going well, and yeah, Flagstaff will be noticeably cooler.  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on June 21, 2012, 09:41:39 PM
Howdy from Grants, NM!  :cheersmate:

Hot, hot, hot! But here it went down to 52O last nite. We'll see.......
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on June 22, 2012, 09:53:53 PM
Flagstaff tonight. Much cooler!!!  :)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Bad Dog on June 22, 2012, 11:16:23 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on June 22, 2012, 09:53:53 PM
Flagstaff tonight. Much cooler!!!  :)

Now ya talkin.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on June 24, 2012, 12:06:10 AM
Took old 66 way over to CA today, where it was 107. Took the Oatman Highway through the mountains, on which vehicles are limited to 40; or less. No problems! The feral burros were out begging food in Oatman, per usual. Turned around just into CA and returned to Seligman, AZ, which we saw earlier in the day. Camped there right now. It was 92 when we checked in, but it'll go down to about 55 tonight. It's in the low 70s now.

Tomorrow will be interesting; the wildfires have caused us to drastically change plans to something else, what else we don't now.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Bad Dog on June 24, 2012, 12:16:27 AM
Quote from: CG6468 on June 24, 2012, 12:06:10 AM
Took old 66 way over to CA today, where it was 107. Took the Oatman Highway through the mountains, on which vehicles are limited to 40; or less. No problems! The feral burros were out begging food in Oatman, per usual. Turned around just into CA and returned to Seligman, AZ, which we saw earlier in the day. Camped there right now. It was 92 when we checked in, but it'll go down to about 55 tonight. It's in the low 70s now.

Tomorrow will be interesting; the wildfires have caused us to drastically change plans to something else, what else we don't now.

Sounds like you spent about the right amount of time in CA.  Hope you didn't spend any money there.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on June 25, 2012, 07:00:16 PM
In Torrey, UT, tonight. We may hit I-70 tomorrow (after Capitol Reef) and try the Eisenhower tunnel. Then through Denver and then who knows?

Looking forward to getting home and away from the traveling dogs!!!!

We'll never do this in the summer again.Too frigging hot.

HEY!!! WIFEY JUST CAME IN WITH BEERS!!!!!! BYE!   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on June 25, 2012, 09:11:52 PM
YAY BEER!!!!   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on June 28, 2012, 07:56:34 PM
We be home. Too friggin' hot - everywhere. No more summer vacations.

Pics when I recuperate.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Chris_ on June 28, 2012, 08:21:29 PM
Where the hell did this heat come from?  It was eighty five degrees last week.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Eupher on June 29, 2012, 08:42:24 AM
Quote from: chris_ on June 28, 2012, 08:21:29 PM
Where the hell did this heat come from?  It was eighty five degrees last week.

Hell. It's where we're at.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on June 29, 2012, 10:32:29 AM
Quote from: Eupher on June 29, 2012, 08:42:24 AM
Hell. It's where we're at.

ayup.  First week of 100 degree days, gonna last through September.  :bawl:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Chris_ on June 29, 2012, 10:33:16 AM
It hasn't been this hot here in a long time.  Last year, we had maybe a week of 100+ weather. 
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Eupher on June 29, 2012, 10:47:43 AM
Well, gee!

Maybe Al Gore is onto something here!   :bolt:







 :-)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Chris_ on June 29, 2012, 10:58:32 AM
Quote from: Eupher on June 29, 2012, 10:47:43 AM
Well, gee!

Maybe Al Gore is onto something here!   
The only thing Al Gore is on to is a bacon cheeseburger. :hammer:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Texacon on June 29, 2012, 11:31:43 AM
Quote from: chris_ on June 29, 2012, 10:58:32 AM
The only thing Al Gore is on to is a bacon cheeseburger. :hammer:

Or possibly a massage therapist!

KC
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: njpines on June 29, 2012, 11:42:34 AM
100 degrees here today too -- sucks!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on June 29, 2012, 01:03:23 PM
Quote from: Texacon on June 29, 2012, 11:31:43 AM
Or possibly a massage therapist!

KC

I thought that was Travolta???   :whatever:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 04, 2012, 11:06:24 AM
Rt 66 in Oklahoma. This stretch was made with funds that would cover only 1/2 the total distance for two lanes, so they made it one lane of 9' wide concrete (with curbs). It's deteriorating as the years pass.

Still working on the 500 photos we took.....

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkaYOD5Ufi4[/youtube]
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: BattleHymn on July 04, 2012, 11:12:12 AM
Marking this thread for later.   :-)  Where did you start and stop, CG?  I'm guessing OK to CA?
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 04, 2012, 01:09:58 PM
Quote from: BattleHymn on July 04, 2012, 11:12:12 AM
Marking this thread for later.   :-)  Where did you start and stop, CG?  I'm guessing OK to CA?

Started near Joliet, IL, covered it for about 90% of its length, went into California to say that we were on 66 there, made a U-turn (it was about 110o there), drifted up into Utah, went to Bryce Canyon, kept traveling generally north to I-70, then through the Eisenhower tunnel, then moteled it at the closest room we could find east of Denver (in Sterling - everything was booked up due to the evacuations from the wildfires [it was over 100o there at 10 PM when we checked in]), then to another motel east of Joplin, then home.

It was really difficult to follow it in many places; no signs, etc. What's really needed is a navigator and a photographer in addition to the person driving. Most of the time my wife was smothered in maps.

The Oatman Highway in Arizona was the most treacherous part; they don't allow anything over 40' long on it (and it used to be part of the "Mother Road"). Then you come over a hill in a corner, and WHAM! there's Oatman (no warning), and the feral donkeys are all over the road!

I need to work on the pics we took and put some of 'em out here.

4380 miles total.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: BattleHymn on July 04, 2012, 03:45:45 PM
Nice.  I know from personal experience the road is poorly marked in some places around here.

You came within about one mile of where I live when you went through the Springfield, MO section.  There are several changes they made on the path the road took through here. 
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: obumazombie on July 04, 2012, 07:53:27 PM
Don't forget Wally World !
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Eupher on July 04, 2012, 08:55:29 PM
Fascinating video, Jeff! Well done!

h5

Looking forward to more pics. Maybe we'll get to do Route 66 too before it's all gone.

Where's Marty Milner when ya need him?  :p
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 04, 2012, 09:10:56 PM
Quote from: Eupher on July 04, 2012, 08:55:29 PM
Fascinating video, Jeff! Well done!

h5

Looking forward to more pics. Maybe we'll get to do Route 66 too before it's all gone.

Where's Marty Milner when ya need him?  :p

I didn't make the video, Eupher. But we sure could have used Martin Milner! :lmao:

Photos from the first day 6/16:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/JUN16%20photos/DSC00063.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/JUN16%20photos/DSC00064.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/JUN16%20photos/DSCF4369.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/JUN16%20photos/DSCF4370.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/JUN16%20photos/DSC00061.jpg)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 04, 2012, 09:18:29 PM
Some photos from second day:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2017%20photos/DSCF4376.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2017%20photos/DSCF4374.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2017%20photos/DSCF4372.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2017%20photos/DSCF4371.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2017%20photos/DSCF1128.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2017%20photos/DSCF1125.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2017%20photos/DSCF1122.jpg)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 05, 2012, 09:50:50 AM
Selected photos, third day:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4419.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4420.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4414.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4416.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4412.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4409.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4407.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4401.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4397.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4394.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4391.jpg)

My wife found our retirement home!!!!!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4382.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4380.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4378.jpg)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Chris_ on July 05, 2012, 09:54:46 AM
Wow.  Love that Sinclair station.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Texacon on July 05, 2012, 10:12:54 AM
These pics are great!  Keep 'em coming!!

KC
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on July 05, 2012, 10:29:35 AM
Quote from: Texacon on July 05, 2012, 10:12:54 AM
These pics are great!  Keep 'em coming!!

KC

Yes!  Please do! 
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: obumazombie on July 05, 2012, 11:29:50 AM
I love how the one mural blended right into the sky !
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 05, 2012, 12:38:45 PM
OK. I don't want to bore everyone, though.

Murals, murals, everywhere! There were so many murals!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2021%20photos/DSCF4573.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2021%20photos/DSCF4566.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2021%20photos/DSCF4556.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2021%20photos/DSCF4593.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2021%20photos/DSCF4592.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2021%20photos/DSCF4590.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2021%20photos/DSCF4588.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2021%20photos/DSCF4587.jpg)

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2021%20photos/DSCF4577.jpg)

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2021%20photos/DSCF4561.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2021%20photos/DSCF4559.jpg)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Texacon on July 05, 2012, 12:49:03 PM
You aren't boring me!!  You're making me want to take another road trip.

How long were you at the *ahem* Long Ho Ranch??  did the missus mind?!

 :-)

KC
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 05, 2012, 12:51:11 PM
Quote from: Texacon on July 05, 2012, 12:49:03 PM
You aren't boring me!!  You're making me want to take another road trip.

How long were you at the *ahem* Long Ho Ranch??  did the missus mind?!

 :-)

KC

It was a short stay! the missing "rn" was a problem!  :lmao:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 05, 2012, 01:03:39 PM
Day four. Hotter'n the gates of hell.

We weren't able to find the statue of the guy, "Standing on the corner in Winslow, Arizona." (Courtesy of the Eagles.)

The town of Jackrabbit is one building, with the town limits about 2 blocks apart!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1159.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1156.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1155.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1154.jpg)

Slightly off Rt 66, but my better 2/3 wanted to go there again. It's NOT what it used to be.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1152.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1151.jpg)

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1135.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1134.jpg)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: BattleHymn on July 05, 2012, 06:22:53 PM
Quote
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2018%20photos/DSCF4397.jpg)

You drove right through my stomping grounds!  That building used to be a morgue and a casket factory (Plano, MO).  Did you take any shots of the building across the street from here?  I never have been able to figure out what it was.
 
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 05, 2012, 07:04:36 PM
I am loving the pics CG!! I have never been to that part of the country so all is very interesting to me!!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: obumazombie on July 05, 2012, 07:56:19 PM
Where do you get you kicks ?

Take the highway, that's the best...

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FOuv_7DeL0[/youtube]
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 06, 2012, 07:50:16 AM
Quote from: seahorse513 on July 05, 2012, 07:04:36 PM
I am loving the pics CG!! I have never been to that part of the country so all is very interesting to me!!

My wife's upset that I didn't include a description of each pic. GEEZ!

She and I need to go through them and rename them accordingly.

obumazombie, I have some of the same pictures of those in that video. Thanks!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Texacon on July 06, 2012, 01:55:29 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 06, 2012, 07:50:16 AM
My wife's upset that I didn't include a description of each pic. GEEZ!
She and I need to go through them and rename them accordingly.

obumazombie, I have some of the same pictures of those in that video. Thanks!

 :rotf:

Just keep 'em coming.

KC
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Lacarnut on July 06, 2012, 02:51:10 PM
Great pictures. Bring back memories of vacationing out west with my parents over 50 years ago. Thanks
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Bad Dog on July 06, 2012, 03:45:50 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 06, 2012, 07:50:16 AM
My wife's upset that I didn't include a description of each pic. GEEZ!

 

I'm in total agreement with her. Snap to it CG... I expect at least two paragraphs with each pic.

P.S. Those pics are giving me the travel itch. You have a great eye for composition.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 06, 2012, 04:37:29 PM
I think I missed day 5 (6/20). I could be wrong, and I probably am. Why break with tradition?  :tumbleweed: I messed up by not using the actual dates.  :thatsright:

Some photos of one-room jail in Texola, OK.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/TexolaOKoneroomjail1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/TexolaOKoneroomjail9.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/TexolaOKoneroomjail8.jpg)

Gas furnace with cooking surface.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/TexolaOKoneroomjail7.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/TexolaOKoneroomjail2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/TexolaOKoneroomjail3.jpg)

The Pony Bridge in OK.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/PonyBridge3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/PonyBridge2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4487.jpg)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 06, 2012, 04:51:50 PM
Thanks for your compliments, everyone. We (my better 2/3 and me) appreciate it!   :-)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: thundley4 on July 06, 2012, 05:27:49 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 06, 2012, 04:51:50 PM
Thanks for your compliments, everyone. We (my better 2/3 and me) appreciate it!   :-)

Where was the picture of the Route 66 Drive-In taken?  I know there is one in Springfield, Illinois, but is there another one?
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on July 06, 2012, 07:22:09 PM
Is that you in the last one CG?  I don't need a paragraph, the pics are cool enough on their own.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 06, 2012, 10:14:06 PM
Quote from: IassaFTots on July 06, 2012, 07:22:09 PM
Is that you in the last one CG?  I don't need a paragraph, the pics are cool enough on their own.
Iassa, I agree, he is a handsome dude!!!!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 07, 2012, 07:49:39 AM
Quote from: thundley4 on July 06, 2012, 05:27:49 PM
Where was the picture of the Route 66 Drive-In taken?  I know there is one in Springfield, Illinois, but is there another one?

That was in or near Springfield, Missouri.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 07, 2012, 07:51:39 AM
Quote from: IassaFTots on July 06, 2012, 07:22:09 PM
Is that you in the last one CG?  I don't need a paragraph, the pics are cool enough on their own.

Yep. That is me.  :p

Seahorse, knock it off! Can't you see that the lens on the camera was defective?
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Texacon on July 07, 2012, 08:42:30 AM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 07, 2012, 07:49:39 AM
That was in or near Springfield, Missouri.

I knew that picture looked familiar.  I grew up not far from there!

KC
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 07, 2012, 09:57:07 AM
More from 6/20:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4539.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4540.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4543.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4544.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4537.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4531.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4526.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4522.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4521.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4517.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4511.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4506.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4505.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4504.jpg)

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4479.jpg)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: BattleHymn on July 07, 2012, 01:40:07 PM
Quote
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/DSCF4511.jpg)

What is that round thing above pricing window for?  Did it rotate while gas was being pumped? 
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Texacon on July 07, 2012, 02:08:34 PM
If that cross up there is the one in Texas that is a relatively new addition to the state.  I saw pictures of it when it was first completed.  It looked like it was awesome!

KC
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 07, 2012, 04:35:57 PM
Quote from: BattleHymn on July 07, 2012, 01:40:07 PM
What is that round thing above pricing window for?  Did it rotate while gas was being pumped?

The gallons and the total price rotated. The price per gallon was set by hand by the station.

Notice that the price was 0.344 per gallon.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 07, 2012, 04:41:32 PM
Quote from: Texacon on July 07, 2012, 02:08:34 PM
If that cross up there is the one in Texas that is a relatively new addition to the state.  I saw pictures of it when it was first completed.  It looked like it was awesome!
KC

It used to be the biggest cross in the world. Now there's one in Illinois that tops it by 80'.

Cross Ministries (http://crossministries.net/)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Bad Dog on July 07, 2012, 05:36:44 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 07, 2012, 04:41:32 PM
It used to be the biggest cross in the world. Now there's one in Illinois that tops it by 80'.

Cross Ministries (http://crossministries.net/)

Was that the ACLU hiding in the bushes nearby?
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 09, 2012, 09:54:54 AM
More photos:

GUARD DUTY
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1268.jpg)

THE OATMAN HIGHWAY
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1225.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1226.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1246.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1244.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1238.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1239.jpg)

(Out of focus, AND we were moving and - well, you get my drift. My wife did the best she could.)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1237.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1229.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1230.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1228.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1248.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1250.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1253.jpg)

AT THE COLORADO RIVER IN ARIZONA LOOKING OVER TO CALIFORNIA
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1256.jpg)

BENT THE DAMNED CAMERA LENS AGAIN....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2022%20photos/DSCF1260.jpg)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Eupher on July 09, 2012, 09:58:50 AM
I like the "Saving Your Ass" sign - looks like it could be a VFW emblem.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 09, 2012, 10:00:16 AM
Quote from: Eupher on July 09, 2012, 09:58:50 AM
I like the "Saving Your Ass" sign - looks like it could be a VFW emblem.

My wife was really pissed that she couldn't really get the shot of the sign.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 09, 2012, 10:11:57 AM
CG, you are too modest by far!!! LOVE the pics. It is so hard to believe that though we are in the same country, how different the culture, and  enviroment is...I am so looking forward to one day visiting that part of the country!!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 09, 2012, 10:14:30 AM
Quote from: seahorse513 on July 09, 2012, 10:11:57 AM
CG, you are too modest by far!!! LOVE the pics. It is so hard to believe that though we are in the same country, how different the culture, and  enviroment is...I am so looking forward to one day visiting that part of the country!!

Thanks, Seahorse. I'm afraid of boring everyone here, though. Only a couple of more days, up in Utah though.

Do that in the springtime, when the desert flowers are blooming, or in the fall, when temperatures are moderate.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 09, 2012, 10:21:51 AM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 09, 2012, 10:14:30 AM
Thanks, Seahorse. I'm afraid of boring everyone here, though. Only a couple of more days, up in Utah though.

Do that in the springtime, when the desert flowers are blooming, or in the fall, when temperatures are moderate.
Probably because many have been there already?? not me , however, I am so enjoying them!!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 09, 2012, 10:24:09 AM
Quote from: seahorse513 on July 09, 2012, 10:21:51 AM
Probably because many have been there already?? not me , however, I am so enjoying them!!

Thank you. That makes it worthwhile!  :-*
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on July 09, 2012, 10:41:27 AM
You aren't boring anyone buddy.   I love photos!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 09, 2012, 10:54:29 AM
Quote from: IassaFTots on July 09, 2012, 10:41:27 AM
You aren't boring anyone buddy.   I love photos!

A big thank you!  :yahoo:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 09, 2012, 11:15:21 AM
it is quite sad to see all the derelict buildings. Thor had put up a Main Street, that he said was like ometown of Dennison....It would be lovely to bring some of those old towns of Pop and mom shops back to life!!!. Have old time country fairs. The thing is we have the land and the people. With enough grit and determination we could do it!!! We did it once!!! This time, we have the technology. That would be a wonderful incentive for homeless veterans. Thor, Sparky and Eupher, Airwolf(in particular) would be just the guys to get something like this into action ...sign me up!!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Eupher on July 09, 2012, 11:28:19 AM
Yeah, I enjoy the pics also, CG. Do not worry about posting them.

The derelict buildings all tell a story, I think, and it's sad to see how they've crumbled. The one-room jail, for example -- kinda wonder what sort of tales that thing could tell.   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 09, 2012, 02:46:19 PM
Quote from: Eupher on July 09, 2012, 11:28:19 AM
Yeah, I enjoy the pics also, CG. Do not worry about posting them.

The derelict buildings all tell a story, I think, and it's sad to see how they've crumbled. The one-room jail, for example -- kinda wonder what sort of tales that thing could tell.   :cheersmate:

I have some pictures of a montage of photos on the inside back wall. Mostly dead guys, all criminals. I haven't studied them yet.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/TexolaOKoneroomjail6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/TexolaOKoneroomjail5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2020%20photos/TexolaOKoneroomjail4.jpg)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Texacon on July 09, 2012, 02:52:10 PM
No sir you ain't boring anyone!  Keep posting them!!  I'm loving it.  If someone doesn't want to look at them they won't open the thread.

You've posted some roads on there that I want to put the Harley on!!  What was that one ... Oatman highway??  Where is that.  I would love to ride that road.

KC
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 09, 2012, 03:07:36 PM
Is that a museum of some sort??? Do you get a souvenir(memento) from every state. I know I would be...What memories!! jealous!!!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 09, 2012, 03:15:41 PM
The Oatman Highway is in western Arizona, and goes from Seligman, AZ in the east to Kingman in the west. It was a part of the "Mother Road." It's narrow and twisty, with few pull offs to take photos.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTllX-iCj1I&feature=related[/youtube]
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 09, 2012, 03:17:26 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 09, 2012, 03:15:41 PM
The Oatman Highway is in western Arizona, and goes from Seligman, AZ in the east to Kingman in the west. It was a part of the "Mother Road." It's narrow and twisty, with few pull offs to take photos.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTllX-iCj1I&feature=related[/youtube]
That is so beautiful!! It makes my heart happy just looking at it...
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 09, 2012, 03:22:11 PM
Quote from: seahorse513 on July 09, 2012, 03:07:36 PM
Is that a museum of some sort??? Sort of, but it's always open. Hardly anyone lives in that area. Do you get a souvenir(memento) from every state. Nope. Our days of doing that are over. We got a New Mexico Rt 66 sign (hung in our kitchen already), another one that says, "Jeff got his kicks on Rt. 66", that I'll affix to my lawn tractor seat back, and one other that says, "Route US 66", that's not nailed to any wall yet. I know I would be...What memories!! jealous!!!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 09, 2012, 03:28:09 PM
I am terrible when it come s to memntos. My sister calls them tatchkeys(sp??). Many of them were souvenirs when I went traveling with Deano and my mum...now they are that more special to me. To remind me of the good times we had...
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: obumazombie on July 09, 2012, 05:59:03 PM
CG, that out of focus street sign, was that a donkey crossing sign ? If so that could be handy in here as an emoticon.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 10, 2012, 07:08:27 AM
Quote from: obumazombie on July 09, 2012, 05:59:03 PM
CG, that out of focus street sign, was that a donkey crossing sign ? If so that could be handy in here as an emoticon.

It was a warning to beware of burros.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 10, 2012, 07:10:18 AM
Quote from: seahorse513 on July 09, 2012, 03:28:09 PM
I am terrible when it come s to memntos. My sister calls them tatchkeys(sp??). Many of them were souvenirs when I went traveling with Deano and my mum...now they are that more special to me. To remind me of the good times we had...

I forgot. We also got a couple of t-shirts and two coffee mugs. And my wife bought coaster sets for each of our kids. But I think that's about it.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 16, 2012, 11:55:20 AM
Photos from returning home through Utah.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4637.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4595.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4596.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4603.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4604.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4608.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4616.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4636.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4635.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4632.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4628.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4625.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2023%20photos/Jun%2024%20photos/DSCF4624.jpg)

I have more, but this is enough!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Bad Dog on July 16, 2012, 12:19:48 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 16, 2012, 11:55:20 AM
Photos from returning home through Utah.


I have more, but this is enough!

Don't stop on account of us.  I wish I had your eye. I usually end up with pics of uncomfortable relatives/friends & my foot.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: obumazombie on July 16, 2012, 12:56:53 PM
CG, you got the right idea with the coffee mugs, and T-shirts. You can't say you've "been there done that" unless you have one or the other.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 16, 2012, 02:27:51 PM
Quote from: Bad Dog on July 16, 2012, 12:19:48 PM
Don't stop on account of us.  I wish I had your eye. I usually end up with pics of uncomfortable relatives/friends & my foot.

Back in the day when I was using 35mm film, there were four weddings we attended for which the bride & groom used my pictures more than they used the photographer's. For pictures of people, I just announce loudly that "I will be a pain in the ass because I'll be circulating and taking pictures." The candids are always the best.

I just ran out of pics, Bad Dog. I still have some that are almost duplicates, that's all. It's too bad we couldn't even get out of the car to enjoy ourselves.

On our trip to Ireland, we took over 1200 pics.

We have my wife's family reunion in Buffalo, NY, on 8/4, but I doubt if any pics of that would interest anyone.

On 9/24-9/16 we have the Coast Guard reunion. Lots of photos result from THAT event, too. Some of those may be worth posting.

Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Eupher on July 16, 2012, 05:41:04 PM
The digital age makes it so much easier (and cheaper) to take scads of pics.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Bad Dog on July 17, 2012, 10:33:06 AM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 16, 2012, 02:27:51 PM
Back in the day when I was using 35mm film, there were four weddings we attended for which the bride & groom used my pictures more than they used the photographer's. For pictures of people, I just announce loudly that "I will be a pain in the ass because I'll be circulating and taking pictures." The candids are always the best.

I just ran out of pics, Bad Dog. I still have some that are almost duplicates, that's all. It's too bad we couldn't even get out of the car to enjoy ourselves.

On our trip to Ireland, we took over 1200 pics.

We have my wife's family reunion in Buffalo, NY, on 8/4, but I doubt if any pics of that would interest anyone.

On 9/24-9/16 we have the Coast Guard reunion. Lots of photos result from THAT event, too. Some of those may be worth posting.



Just pinging ya CG. I like the same terrain you do.  Three years ago we visited one of my RVN crewchiefs in Ruidoso NM.  He is a history buff & took us through the whole Billy the Kid story on the ground it happened on. Sadly I got crap for pictures.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 17, 2012, 02:33:00 PM
Well, it turns out that I am AFU. (Why break with tradition?)

I have two more days of photos - Zion, Capitol Reef, etc.

I'll post 'em when I can.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Texacon on July 18, 2012, 07:23:56 AM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 17, 2012, 02:33:00 PM
Well, it turns out that I am AFU. (Why break with tradition?)

I have two more days of photos - Zion, Capitol Reef, etc.

I'll post 'em when I can.

Outstanding!

KC
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 18, 2012, 08:42:10 AM
Damn! Photobucket is down this morning.

Family tonight for Mexican supper. I will post 'em, though.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 18, 2012, 08:45:33 AM
can't wait to see them!!!!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 18, 2012, 08:51:37 AM
Quote from: seahorse513 on July 18, 2012, 08:45:33 AM
can't wait to see them!!!!

Nothing special. Just pics by an amateur.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Bad Dog on July 18, 2012, 09:56:31 AM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 18, 2012, 08:42:10 AM
Damn! Photobucket is down this morning.

Family tonight for Mexican supper. I will post 'em, though.

Oh no!! you're eating your family?  I told you those bath salts were poison.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 18, 2012, 10:41:45 AM
Quote from: Bad Dog on July 18, 2012, 09:56:31 AM
Oh no!! you're eating your family?  I told you those bath salts were poison.

We're not cannibals like dimbos.

Photobucket is still down.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 18, 2012, 02:44:31 PM
Here are some more, no particular order, but all in 1 day.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2025/IMG_20120625_163744.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2025/IMG_20120625_163708.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2025/DSCF4686.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2025/DSCF4683.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2025/DSCF4682.jpg)

Barber shop museum.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/lowfreeboard/Rt%2066%20Vacation/Jun%2025/DSCF4680.jpg)

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More from the same day tomorrow.....
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 18, 2012, 02:48:16 PM
Those were postcard perfect!! There was one with this handsome dude in it...Maybe the camera lens needed more adjustment??? :wink:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 18, 2012, 02:50:11 PM
Quote from: seahorse513 on July 18, 2012, 02:48:16 PM
Those were postcard perfect!! There was one with this handsome dude in it...Maybe the camera lens needed more adjustment??? :wink:

Replacement. It's damaged beyond repair.  :bawl:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on July 18, 2012, 06:21:30 PM
I have been to Bryce Canyon before, just as pretty as I remember.  Did your dog enjoy the trip too?
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: thundley4 on July 18, 2012, 06:38:52 PM
Quote from: IassaFTots on July 18, 2012, 06:21:30 PM
I have been to Bryce Canyon before, just as pretty as I remember.  Did your dog enjoy the trip too?

It was kind of windy strapped to the roof, but at least he wasn't eaten.  :-)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: obumazombie on July 18, 2012, 07:00:25 PM
Quote from: thundley4 on July 18, 2012, 06:38:52 PM
It was kind of windy strapped to the roof, but at least he wasn't eaten.  :-)
Haah.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on July 18, 2012, 09:07:27 PM
Quote from: thundley4 on July 18, 2012, 06:38:52 PM
It was kind of windy strapped to the roof, but at least he wasn't eaten.  :-)

Bad man.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 08:12:23 AM
Quote from: IassaFTots on July 18, 2012, 06:21:30 PM
I have been to Bryce Canyon before, just as pretty as I remember.  Did your dog enjoy the trip too?

We'll never know. It was too hot for either of them to leave the car.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 08:34:12 AM
This will be the end the day's photos. One day left.

My better 2/3.
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Open range. The cowboy on horseback and his dog kept them in check. The cowboy just clicked with his mouth and the dog ran over to control the cattle. He just smiled at us and tipped his hat as we passed.
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Cody was not pleased with the heat...
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Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Chris_ on July 19, 2012, 08:37:12 AM
Wow, those pictures are amazing.

Makes me want to stay in the car with the air conditioning on.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 08:38:49 AM
Quote from: chris_ on July 19, 2012, 08:37:12 AM
Wow, those pictures are amazing.

Makes me want to stay in the car with the air conditioning on.

How true, Chris. We knew better than to take a summer vacation out there, but we got stooooopid and did it.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Texacon on July 19, 2012, 08:52:41 AM
We live in such a beautiful country.  Those are absolutely amazing pictures and yes I agree with someone up thread who said they are post card quality.

KC
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 08:56:37 AM
Quote from: Texacon on July 19, 2012, 08:52:41 AM
We live in such a beautiful country.  Those are absolutely amazing pictures and yes I agree with someone up thread who said they are post card quality.

KC

Yes, we certainly do. And thank you for the compliment. I've only posted about 1/3 of the pics we took.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on July 19, 2012, 11:24:51 AM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 08:56:37 AM
Yes, we certainly do. And thank you for the compliment. I've only posted about 1/3 of the pics we took.

CG, they are so beautiful!  It looks like it was only you out there in the wild wild west. 
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Lacarnut on July 19, 2012, 12:12:24 PM
Great pictures. Thanks
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 01:16:34 PM
One day left.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: IassaFTots on July 19, 2012, 01:56:30 PM
Well then, I say it's time for another trip!   :-)
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Wineslob on July 19, 2012, 01:57:22 PM
God didn't make that.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 02:11:38 PM
Quote from: IassaFTots on July 19, 2012, 01:56:30 PM
Well then, I say it's time for another trip!   :-)

We'll soon shuffle off to Buffalo for my wife's family reunion.

Busy, busy, busy............................ :bolt:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: debk on July 19, 2012, 02:23:31 PM
Great pictures, Jeff!

I especially liked the Utah ones. The landscape's incredibly beautiful.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Eupher on July 19, 2012, 02:29:18 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 02:11:38 PM
We'll soon shuffle off to Buffalo for my wife's family reunion.

Busy, busy, busy............................ :bolt:

Oh, Lord, you're gonna have to negotiate that bottom-of-Lake-Michigan traffic goatrope. You know, the one that gets worse with each passing year.  :whatever:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 02:33:27 PM
More from Utah. Last of the photographs.

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My wife tried some panaramics, 2 of which turned out OK.
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Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 02:35:02 PM
Quote from: Eupher on July 19, 2012, 02:29:18 PM
Oh, Lord, you're gonna have to negotiate that bottom-of-Lake-Michigan traffic goatrope. You know, the one that gets worse with each passing year.  :whatever:

No, we live on the Michigan side of the big shitty - er, city.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Eupher on July 19, 2012, 02:37:29 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 02:35:02 PM
No, we live on the Michigan side of the big shitty - er, city.

I thought you lived in Illinois? Dontcha need to jump on I-94 to head to Buffalo? Through that sucking chest wound known as Detroit, Windsor, through Canada to Buffalo?

I guess you could take I-90, but hell, that's a freakin' toll road.  :argh:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 02:49:40 PM
When driving to Buffalo, the area around Cleveland is always interesting.

But for the CG reunion in mid-September, we have to go through the mess on the "take a toll on you" road, going up there and coming home. I'll make that trip this Saturday. Going up to Kenosha and back to meet with another reunion committee member (Jon) at the Best Western in Kenosha. The manager is anxiour to have us for a reunion, and the OIC of the CG station there has already agreed to give a good tour to all attendees. We need to select next year's reunion location, and many of us, me included, are weary of going up to  northern Wisconsin for the reunion. We figure, "Let them come down to southern Wisconsin for a change." Some of the out-of-staters, like from Massachusetts, Arizona, and Texas, will appreciate the shorter trip. At least 1 other committee member will give us a hard time about this, but we are locked and loaded!

HEY! They appointed Jon and me as co-chairmen of the committee and tasked us with finding a location! Jon (from southern Wisconsin) and I agree that they can ES&D if they don't like it!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 19, 2012, 02:58:46 PM
Quote from: Eupher on July 19, 2012, 02:37:29 PM
I thought you lived in Illinois? Dontcha need to jump on I-94 to head to Buffalo? Through that sucking chest wound known as Detroit, Windsor, through Canada to Buffalo?

I guess you could take I-90, but hell, that's a freakin' toll road.  :argh:

Nope. North on Ill-394 to I-90/I-94/I-80, to east I-90/I-94 to I-90 east in Cleveland. Her brother lives south of Buffalo, and I-90 is the shortest and fastest way. I just point the truck and it falls into the ruts left from many years of doing this! (About 8.5 hours, depending on the cops patrolling - but our CB keeps us informed regarding them. Ohio is the worst.)

Don't have to sweat the hellhole you described in eastern Michigan, either, nor the backups going across the border.

We only stop for gas, pee stops, and for a sandwich. (I have the IPass, which is also accepted in Indiana, and New York. No toll on I-90 in Pennsylvania, and no toll east of Cleveland).
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Wineslob on July 19, 2012, 04:13:25 PM
Awesome pictures!


 :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: obumazombie on July 19, 2012, 08:05:49 PM
Quote from: IassaFTots on July 19, 2012, 11:24:51 AM
CG, they are so beautiful!  It looks like it was only you out there in the wild wild west. 
Don't forget Artemus Gordon.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 19, 2012, 08:56:36 PM
Thank you so much!!!! Now you have to forgive this ignorant lass, but is all of that part of the Grand canyon?? and one small bit of it???
It is breathtaking!!! and God made that!!!!!

I have never been to that part of the country, but some day I will!!!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Eupher on July 20, 2012, 07:33:44 AM
Quote from: seahorse513 on July 19, 2012, 08:56:36 PM
Thank you so much!!!! Now you have to forgive this ignorant lass, but is all of that part of the Grand canyon?? and one small bit of it???
It is breathtaking!!! and God made that!!!!!

I have never been to that part of the country, but some day I will!!!

Sea, the Grand Canyon is in northern Arizona. CG said these pics were taken in Utah.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 20, 2012, 07:44:21 AM
Quote from: Eupher on July 20, 2012, 07:33:44 AM
Sea, the Grand Canyon is in northern Arizona. CG said these pics were taken in Utah.

Correct, Eupher. W didn't even go near the Grand Canyon, and none of the pics were even a small part of that.

But 2 years ago we camped at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. I could post some of those pics on a new thread of anyone wishes.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Eupher on July 20, 2012, 07:51:43 AM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 20, 2012, 07:44:21 AM
Correct, Eupher. W didn't even go near the Grand Canyon, and none of the pics were even a small part of that.

But 2 years ago we camped at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. I could post some of those pics on a new thread of anyone wishes.

I lived in the Salt Lake valley for more than 4 years, from 2000 to 2004, and as my sister lives in the Phoenix area, we'd occasionally make the 9-hour drive down from SLC through Kanab, over to Page, AZ; down through Flagstaff and into Phoenix.

The area between Kanab and Page is so remote that it's been said that the area was used as backdrop and sets for many a western film. No telephone poles, no aircraft contrails, no oil derricks, nothing that would get in the way.

It's a long drive, but it's rich in geology and it's beautiful in many ways. I really love the Flagstaff area - due to its elevation, it doesn't get nearly as hot as Phoenix does, but they do get their share of snow in the winter.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 20, 2012, 07:57:28 AM
Quote from: Eupher on July 20, 2012, 07:51:43 AM
I lived in the Salt Lake valley for more than 4 years, from 2000 to 2004, and as my sister lives in the Phoenix area, we'd occasionally make the 9-hour drive down from SLC through Kanab, over to Page, AZ; down through Flagstaff and into Phoenix.

The area between Kanab and Page is so remote that it's been said that the area was used as backdrop and sets for many a western film. No telephone poles, no aircraft contrails, no oil derricks, nothing that would get in the way.

It's a long drive, but it's rich in geology and it's beautiful in many ways. I really love the Flagstaff area - due to its elevation, it doesn't get nearly as hot as Phoenix does, but they do get their share of snow in the winter.

It was over 100o in Flagstaff when we stayed there during the trip, and it didn't cool off that much at night. That is not normal, and in general, we agree with you about Flagstaff, and we'd like to move to that area.

We passed through the area you described on our way to the North Rim. Beautifully desolate.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 20, 2012, 05:39:16 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 20, 2012, 07:44:21 AM
Correct, Eupher. W didn't even go near the Grand Canyon, and none of the pics were even a small part of that.

But 2 years ago we camped at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. I could post some of those pics on a new thread of anyone wishes.
Yes please!!!
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: BlueStateSaint on July 20, 2012, 07:09:40 PM
Quote from: seahorse513 on July 20, 2012, 05:39:16 PM
Yes please!!!

I agree with sea.  Please do post them.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Texacon on July 21, 2012, 09:15:50 AM
Count me in.

KC
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Karin on July 24, 2012, 01:37:12 PM
Seahorse, I really do hope you get to see the Grand Canyon some day.  They say your breath is taken away at the enormity and gigantic beauty of it all.


My little travel plans are so puny compared to others on the thread.  But I'm excited as we hardly ever get to get away.  Doing a little camping on the mighty St. Larry in early August!   :cheersmate: 
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 25, 2012, 08:55:57 AM
Quote from: Karin on July 24, 2012, 01:37:12 PM
Seahorse, I really do hope you get to see the Grand Canyon some day.  They say your breath is taken away at the enormity and gigantic beauty of it all.

It's beyond description. NO photograph or video can ever take the place of standing on the edge of the canyon and viewing and experiencing the entirety of the canyon. Although you'll be awed by the view, you have to remember that you are looking at it in only one place. There are additional vistas, some of which are on Indian land.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: Eupher on July 25, 2012, 09:42:21 AM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 25, 2012, 08:55:57 AM
It's beyond description. NO photograph or video can ever take the place of standing on the edge of the canyon and viewing and experiencing the entirety of the canyon. Although you'll be awed by the view, you have to remember that you are looking at it in only one place. There are additional vistas, some of which are on Indian land.

Yup. That's definitely one of the "gotta-sees" of our country.

Most people go to the South Rim, probably because it has slightly easier access. But the North Rim is equally as impressive and it isn't as crowded.

Even still, accessing both main areas takes some driving.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: CG6468 on July 25, 2012, 10:04:07 AM
The North Rim is also much cooler and less congested. I think it's altitude is about 8000'.
Title: Re: Traveling folks!
Post by: seahorse513 on July 25, 2012, 02:30:09 PM
Quote from: CG6468 on July 25, 2012, 10:04:07 AM
The North Rim is also much cooler and less congested. I think it's altitude is about 8000'.
It's awe -inspiring!!!!