DennyG

I thought of a couple of other sites but one was temporarily "lost" (it moved) and another has some real linkage issues. Maybe you'll find these useful in spite of the problems. As you no doubt know, Route 66 draws quite a few people from outside the USA. In fact, the web's oldest Route 66 site ( http://www.historic66.com ) belongs to Belgian Swa Frantzen who has considerable experience traveling Sixty-Six and beyond. Kathryn & Darren from Australia have driven Sixty-Six at least twice. Kathryn's blog ( http://gettingmykicks.wordpress.com/ ) includes those trips in May 2005 and June 2007. The blog has been moved and photo links no longer work. I suppose that might eventually be fixed but don't really know. The third site has the greatest variety (and potential) but also has the greatest problems. http://koshi-net.com/driving/ is the work of a Japanese couple who have traveled several US routes (e.g., Lincoln Highway, US-80, Yellowstone Trail, US-66) as well as Australia, Canada, etc. I recall paging through at least the Lincoln Highway and Route 66 photo journals but links to those are currently broken. Maybe it will be repaired or maybe someone here understands enough Japanese to sort something out. I have email out to Kathryn and Koshi asking about repairs or alternatives.

Beeny lowered his reserve and the auction has closed with a winning bid of $8300. Nothing to do now but wait to see what winner imjustandy has in mind for the collection.

I was really tempted to keep quiet and let the humor flow but, in the end, I just couldn't let people think that Jennifer brushed off Santa Claus. Plus there was the chance that a photo of Pat singing Frosty the Snowman might surface and reveal the truth.

One small whoops. The Bremers instigated the whole Santa Claus thing and were with me (or I with them) until we crossed US-231 and they headed homeward. I was, however, all alone for the pulled pork, warm pecan pie, and the Ballad of Jed Clampett.

Wow! That certainly makes crossing the occasional state line seem mild. Here are two sites that I'm aware of that describe concentrated efforts to cover the country. http://www.roundamerica.com/ is from a couple doing it in about half a year and http://www.all50corvette.com is from a guy doing it in a couple of months in advance of the Corvette's 50th anniversary. Looking forward to yours.

I had followed the blog until either it hit a pause, I got too busy, or both. This nudge got me to finish the read and now I know how to find those last two markers. Heck, I even know the names of the folks who own the cloaking hedge. Now, if I could just get there.

It definitely looked like fall but it didn't look like bright-red make-ya-go-ahhh gorgeous fall. I think I was expecting too much. The upfront commercialism (e.g., the Candy Castle) started in the 1930s but the town has gone by the name Santa Claus since 1856. Some folks tolerance level for me is lower than others. I suspect she may have been a plant from the Rosine Chamber of Commerce but I've got no proof.

In case anyone hadn't guessed, there is a day two and it is now posted (Day two, all through?) at the same place. Pat picked some great roads for this and I know we all appreciate the work he did reserving the tour slots, checking the motels, etc. Big thanks, Pat.

That's a shame - or at least it's a shame that I haven't seen it. Aside from the DNA tests, there doesn't seem to be anything unique or irreplaceable in the museum but the museum itself is certainly unique and, obviously, Bill Breeny is, too. Sadly, it isn't actually "going for $7,300" since he has a reserve set that is apparently higher than that. I've added it to my watch list and hope someone steps up.

From Glen Harper's response: The office referred to is: Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Ohio Historical Society 567 E. Hudson St. Columbus, OH 43211-1030 614-298-2000

Day one, all done. Great fun, some sun. Hot dog bun. My sister's a nun. http://www.dennygibson.com/indfall07/index.htm

From Sue Douglass, head of the Blaine Bridge Community Preservation Project, comes this bit of good news: I hope to continue a dialog with Sue to see what else I can learn but thought that was a rather encouraging bit to start off with. The discouraging part is realizing that I must have driven by that marker several times without even noticing it.

Bummer. Rumor has it we're departing from the Brickyard Crossing Inn about 8:15. You can still join us if you wake up early with a hankering for some two-lane.

DON'T DO IT! Oh. It's not your wedding? Than go ahead. I've got no driving advice but don't miss the big acorn downtown.

Definitely an intriguing find although I think the "Where'd it come from?" is at least as interesting as the "Where'd it go?" I've not seen any round milestones like this but it has some similarities with the original two sided Ohio NR markers so it seems possible that it was part of the original 1828 construction. If that's true, then I wonder if any other bridges had similar markers. The rounded shoulder makes it vaguely similar in shape to the "regular" markers but, to me, the biggest similarity is its use of Cumberland as the primary reference point. The way it uses Wheeling, Zanesville, and Saint Clairsville (S.C.) as secondary reference points is also reminiscent of those "regular" markers. Christopher probably knows this but not everyone. This is the oldest standing bridge in Ohio and was designated the Official Bridge of the state's bicentennial. (Did your state's bicentennial have an official bridge? Did your state have a bicentennial?) It was almost taken down in the 1990s but was saved, restored, and even has its own website. I'm betting there are some folks in Belmont County who know something about that marker.

I don't know much about Colorado so looked this over for future reference. I recognized a few names like Four Corners, Ouray, & Gunnison, but that's about all. In poking around the web, I discovered that the route Willy suggested between Durango & Ouray (US-550) is part of something called the San Juan Skyway. This whole area looks really cool and I wish I was planning a ride through there next spring. Someday.

I'm pretty sure "someone" has mentioned it but it's good to see out-of-state folks take notice. I think it's one of the better guide books around. It makes it easy for the casual tourist to get a taste of the road and maybe visit a site or two and it's also got enough history and such to keep us roadies interested. Guernsey County offers something with a little less polish and a little more detail for their stretch of the National Road. They have a signed driving tour and a printed guide to go with it. It's available at several of the tour sites or you can download it here. The map even shows several Zane's Trace sections although these aren't signed or part of the tour.

I just posted a query to OHS asking about the availability of the maps. I'm a member and included that information. I'll share any response here.

I was aware of the grave in the middle of the road and was planning to suggest - nay, demand - that we make sure to stop there on our way to Columbus on Saturday. It's ever so close.

Does this update the EXIF in the photo or just record it in some Stamper file?

There are actually some in the gallery here. This post explains a little: http://americanroadmagazine.com/forum/inde...p?showtopic=205

Ahhh! I think I'm starting to understand. Unlike what Jennifer and (sometimes) I do, the coordinates are not made part of the photo's EXIF data but are recorded by Flickr by virtue of manually being placed on a map. BTW, I believe that the picture you pointed me to as "next one in set" is at the Peters Creek S-Bridge. That's the bridge that was totally rebuilt last year and had grass growing between the bricks this year.

Still no Joy. This picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbustapeck/14...57602256032563/ has this info: The two Indiana NR markers are near Centerville. I wouldn't know a paradox if they both hit me in the face.

Definitely! If I lived in Indianapolis, I'd try to get out there on Halloween and see the road lined with Mike's decorations. I took a chance when I went out and got lucky, I think. A phone call is probably a good idea.

I can't find a "view on map" button. Do I need a Flickr account? If not, maybe you can give me the button's coordinates.