Guest Dave Reese Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 My wife and I will be flying to Salt Lake City in April to watch our son at the Volleyball Nationals, and then are spending a few days at Jackson Hole. What are suggested travel routes and possible sites en route. All suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks. Dave Reese Allentown PA Home of Brooklands Speedway and Cherrington Park http://www.geocities.com/brooklandsspeedway http://www.summerharmony.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scott Piotrowski Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Just wondered if I could get a rundown of who on this list is going to be at the Preserving America's Historic Roads Conference in Boston in April? Scott Piotrowski, Director 66 Productions www.66productions.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest W. Keith McManus Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Scott, I didn't know about it. I am interested. Best, Keith On Feb 9, 2006, at 10:35 AM, Scott Piotrowski wrote: > Just wondered if I could get a rundown of who on this list is going to > be at the Preserving America's Historic Roads Conference in Boston in > April? > > Scott Piotrowski, Director > 66 Productions > www.66productions.com > W. Keith McManus -documentary filmmaker -complete location DVCPRO package http://www.keithmcmanus.com 724.317.9843 (Verizon cell) "Dans les champs de l'observation le hasard ne favorise que les esprits prepares" -Louis Pasteur 1822 - 1895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scott Piotrowski Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 www.historicroads.org for more information. --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "W. Keith McManus" <wkmpellucid@...> wrote: > > Scott, > > I didn't know about it. I am interested. > > Best, > > Keith > > On Feb 9, 2006, at 10:35 AM, Scott Piotrowski wrote: > > > Just wondered if I could get a rundown of who on this list is going to > > be at the Preserving America's Historic Roads Conference in Boston in > > April? > > > > Scott Piotrowski, Director > > 66 Productions > > www.66productions.com > > > > W. Keith McManus > -documentary filmmaker > -complete location DVCPRO package > http://www.keithmcmanus.com > 724.317.9843 (Verizon cell) > > "Dans les champs de l'observation le hasard ne favorise que les > esprits prepares" > > -Louis Pasteur 1822 - 1895 > > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest W. Keith McManus Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Thank you, Scott. best Keith On Feb 9, 2006, at 3:25 PM, Scott Piotrowski wrote: > www.historicroads.org for more information. > W. Keith McManus -documentary filmmaker -complete location DVCPRO package http://www.keithmcmanus.com 724.317.9843 (Verizon cell) "Dans les champs de l'observation le hasard ne favorise que les esprits prepares" -Louis Pasteur 1822 - 1895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest W. Keith McManus Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Scott, Are you planning on anything in regards to the casino in Gettysburg? I drive through there on U.S. Route 30 on my trips between Uniontown, Pa. (U.S. Route 40) and Philadelphia. Most trips back and forth have been done on two lane highways, where available. best, Keith W. Keith McManus -documentary filmmaker -complete location DVCPRO package http://www.keithmcmanus.com 724.317.9843 (Verizon cell) "Dans les champs de l'observation le hasard ne favorise que les esprits prepares" -Louis Pasteur 1822 - 1895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scott Piotrowski Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 I've exchanged emails with the folks at No Casino Gettysburg, and pointed them toward the Lincoln Highway Association. I've also mentioned to them that, if possible, they should send a representative to the Historic Roads Conference to garner support from the roads folks. The feedback from them on that last part was that they have an important conference or meeting (I'm not at home and can't access that email at the moment) that weekend and would not likely be able to make it. I've told them to send me some information that I could share with the roads folks and I'd pass it along in Boston. As for personal plans, mostly I want to help get the word out to the roads folks about the proposed casino, and how important it is to fight this issue. But it seems as though there has been little response from most regarding this, at least publicly. I suspect some have written the appropriate government officials, however, as I know that quite a few people on here are fairly quiet about their support of preservation issues. I, of course, have already written my letters of support to the cause. I'd try to do more, if I could, but it is difficult to do that from over 2500 miles away. Scott Piotrowski, Director 66 Productions www.66productions.com --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "W. Keith McManus" <wkmpellucid@...> wrote: > > Scott, > > Are you planning on anything in regards to the casino in Gettysburg? > > I drive through there on U.S. Route 30 on my trips between Uniontown, > Pa. (U.S. Route 40) and Philadelphia. > Most trips back and forth have been done on two lane highways, where > available. > > best, > > Keith > > > W. Keith McManus > -documentary filmmaker > -complete location DVCPRO package > http://www.keithmcmanus.com > 724.317.9843 (Verizon cell) > > "Dans les champs de l'observation le hasard ne favorise que les > esprits prepares" > > -Louis Pasteur 1822 - 1895 > > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rwarn17588 Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 OK, I'll 'fess up. I'm largely responsible for this. I've spent the last 18 hours or so e-mailing a news release about the Blue Swallow Motel being up for sale to varying media around the country. Roadside Peek, a really swell Web site about preservation, is the first to spread the word. That's what I call a nice, quick turnaround. Here's the link. http://www.roadsidepeek.com Here's the news release I've sent out. If you know of other places that might be able to use it, have at 'er. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From: Ron Warnick 918-445-7495 rwarn17588@yahoo.com Feb. 21, 2005 The Blue Swallow Motel, one of the best-preserved historic motels on Route 66, has been put up for sale, its owners have announced. Hilda Bakke and her husband, Dale, who have owned the motel in Tucumcari, N.M., since 1998, are selling it so they can help care for a seriously ill relative in Minnesota. "Time to pass the baton," Hilda Bakke wrote on a Route 66 Internet group. The 12-unit motel, built in 1939, is known for its large, elaborate neon blue swallow sign, extensive architectural neon, attached garages and old-style dial telephones in the rooms. The late Lillian Redman received the motel as an engagement gift in 1958 and ran it for nearly 40 years. The Bakkes purchased the motel shortly before Redman's death and restored it. The Blue Swallow Motel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and received the 2003 Cyrus Avery Award for the best restoration project on Route 66. It also is featured in several books, including the recently released "Hogs on 66," a collection of recipes and road lore from noted Route 66 authors Michael Wallis and Marian Clark. The asking price for the motel is $165,000. The Blue Swallow Motel is one of the most-photographed sites on Route 66. Smithsonian magazine said: "The Blue Swallow may be the last, best, friendliest motel in the country." The Blue Swallow Motel is listed by Richard Randals of the New Mexico Property Group in Tucumcari. Randals can be reached at nmpg@plateautel.net or by phone at 888-461-4426. Visit the Blue Swallow Motel's Web site at http://www.blueswallowmotel.com or the realty group's Web site at http://newmexicopg.com for more information about this historic property. -30- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rwarn17588 Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 There's an article about the Blue Swallow Motel being up for sale in the Amarillo newspaper on Sunday. http://www.amarillo.com/stories/032005/new_1526723.shtml Registration may be required to view the story, but it's free. Ron Warnick Tulsa, OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bakerhab@aol.com Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 The first wave of San Bernardino Rendezvous Information Packets are in the mail, and I've upped the ante. Not only will you get the HUGE seventy-six page 2004 Rendezvous Program, but a key chain, a flower seed packet, a 2004 glossy 3 part fold out, maps, information on the Steinbeck Luncheon, an overview of all the latest and greatest changes for 2005, etc., etc., and my own personal observations and directions. Good Luck with that! Such a deal! So, if you haven't requested your packet yet, it's not too late. Just send me your snail mail address, (offline please) at bakerhab@aol.com, and I'll send a packet your way. OR, if you did send a request and didn't get a personal email response about the packet today, let me know Helen A. Baker Secretary California Route 66 Preservation Foundation 5004 Enfield Avenue Encino, California 91316 818-705-3930 (home) 818-983-5965 (cell) bakerhab@aol.com www.cart66pf.org > -----Original Message----- > From: [mailto:Bakerhab@aol.com] > Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 11:16 PM > To: ; american_road@yahoogroups.com; > route66news@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [route66] San Bernardino Rendezvous Information Packet > Available > > > > I've had A LOT of questions from egroupers about the 2005 San Bernardino > Route 66 Rendezvous. Logistics, lodging, exhibit areas, schedules, etc. > > SO... I will send a copy of last year's program (all 76 pages)! > to anyone > who sends me their snail mail address. The program includes the > schedules, > event map, stories about the rendezvous in general, and lots of > other information. > > Although there are some changes to this year's rendezvous, namely > it's going > to be a lot bigger and with a longer cruise route, the general rendezvous > format is the same as last year. > > I'll also include a map showing the expanded rendezvous cruise route, and > I'll identify the areas that are probably of the most interest to > all of you. > Namely, the Artists & Authors, State Associations and Museums > exhibit area, the > Wigwam, the Hilton, the RV Park, the site of the Cruisin Hall of Fame > Induction Ceremony and Brunch, the Rendezvous Club locations, the > new home of the > Cruisin Hall of Fame, the parking lots, and whatever else I can think of. > > So, if you ever plan to motor west, don't miss out on this free offer! > > Also, anyone who sends me their address will be on the list to > receive the > long anticipated, and yet to be created California's San > Bernardino Route 66 > Tour Guide, tentatively titled, "Debbie and Helen do Route 66." > The guide will > be available just in time for your trip to San Bernardino. > > Send your address off list please, to bakerhab@aol.com > > And I'll see you in September. > > Helen A. Baker > Secretary > California Route 66 Preservation Foundation > 5004 Enfield Avenue > Encino, California 91316 > 818-705-3930 > bakerhab@aol.com > www.cart66pf.org > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Frankovich Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Saw this on the KTLA news this morning. The Union 76 ball signs have become an endangered species. Once again corporate idiots want to kill a part of history. I remember thinking the balls were cool when I was a kid, and I know I'm not the only one. I even had a Styrofoam version on the antenna of my first car, a 1968 Pontiac Tempest, when I was in high school. Take a minute and sign the petition to save this slice of Americana. Here is the link http://www.savethe76ball.com Mike Frankovich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bakerhab@aol.com Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 The California Route 66 Museum in Victorville, California invites you to JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL COMEDY AUCTION Saturday April 2, 2005 5 - 9PM Activity Center - 15075 Hesperia Road, Victorville $15. per person - $25. per Couple - with only 100 reservations available. Light Meal & Wine Sampling 5 - 6PM AUCTION 6 - 9PM Make Your Reservation EARLY Don't be left out of this FUN event! Proceeds benefit the Museum Expansion and Scholarship Program Call 760-951-0436 Thursday - Monday 10AM - 4PM for more information See You There!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Willy Willman Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Gang, Hello. I saw the following article in today's biz section. I have heard of a few states trying or going this route, including my own, Colorado. The fight here a bit has become the eminent domain fight, meaning can the state take land from farmers to put in new rail lines east of the front range out of suburban areas or not give fair value for it. See below for article. Do we see an effect on American Roads like an US 90 in Texas? Anyone on the list in the know on this issue? What can we do as roadies? I have this eerie feeling that moving rail lines can only mean moving certain roads ie tearing up good 2 lane highways. (ie US 40 here in Colorado) I love progress but......not at the expense of good 2 lane highways. Just thought I would pose the question, Dave Willman 66 Willy, from Colorado. ******************************************************* Gov. Rick Perry said Friday that the state of Texas and Union Pacific Railroad Co. have reached an agreement to move freight rail out of densely populated urban areas. "Relocating rail lines from crowded city centers will mean fewer accidents at crossings, less hazardous cargo carried through populated areas, greater efficiency in the movement of products from the warehouse to the market and the potential benefit of acquiring prime real estate for the development of new roads without tearing down homes and businesses in the process," Perry said in a written statement. Perry said the relocation projects will boost the Texas economy and will be part of overall plans to improve the state's transportation system. He added that public-private partnerships, such as this one, provide a solution to real transportation challenges. Omaha, Neb.-based Union Pacific, the nation's largest railroad, operates the Settegast and Englewood classification yards in Houston that serve the petrochemical industry along the Texas Gulf Coast. Perry said Texas has more railroad crossings than any other state and leads the nation in vehicle-train accidents annually. Since 1984, there have been 5,500 vehicle-train collision related deaths in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 This would be my dream garage!!! Click links below. ... Chris ________________________________________ Begin forwarded message: > From: DIY Newsletter <newsletter@diynewsletters.com> > Date: March 9, 2006 6:07:00 AM EST > Subject: Great Garage Giveaway, 2 weeks remain! > > > Visit our homepage at DIYnetwork.com > http://media.diynet.com/DIY/newsletter/vol..._2weeksleft.jpg http://www.diynetwork.com/ ---------- > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Ross Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Hi Folks, Thanks to Larry, Denny, Jerry, Jennifer, and all who sent a note wishing me a happy BD. I should have known that Miss Graham would stir it up. It is very much appreciated, though. Thank ya, thank ya, thank ya. While I have your ear, I need some technical advice. My computer picked up a variant of the CoolWebSearch / About Blank browser hijacker spyware and it is giving me fits. I have the newest Norton Anti-Virus program, Earhtlink's Spyware program, and another spyware software (Xoftspy), but cannot get rid of it. The technicians tell me it is a self-evolving pest that has numerous variants and it is very difficult to identify them all, much less design a way to kill them. Any suggestions are welcome. Finally, I need another favor. Director Pat Smith at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, which is state operated, is trying to get the powers that be to provide funds to re-design their galleries, which are now 10 years old. She needs letters of support. If you have a few minutes, please write a short letter of support for the museum--you know, how great it is and how important it is to the Route 66 community, how it draws tourism, etc. The only catch is that is must be a hard copy with a signature sent via snail mail and she needs them by next Thursday. Please address the letter "To Whom It May Concern" and address the envelope to: Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, Atten: Pat Smith, 2229 Gary Blvd., Clinton, OK 73601. I can promise you she will be forever grateful. Thanks again for the great birthday wishes! Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C.A.Ruth Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 For those of you also on the Roadside Fans list I apologize for the double-posting. There is an absolute gem of a diner located just off U.S. 6 in Potter County, Pa., just east of the village of Coudersport. The 1954 Silk City was previously the Community Diner in Bethlehem,PA and after closing as a viable diner,became a pizza place. The current owner purchased it for $2000 after seeing a listing on the American Diner Museum site. The cost for transporting the diner to Coudersport was some $8000 and the work of restoring and preparing it for its new home took some years, but the new owner wanted it down right. I visited last Saturday and when I exited my truck in the parking lot, I saw neon, stainless steel and heard the 50's music. Well, the inside is as impressive as the outside. The walls, ceiling and flooring are original, as is one counter- new stools and booths match the blue and yellow color scheme perfectly. The booth jukeboxes are original from the 50's, but not original to the diner. The non-stop 50's music comes from satellite radio and the waitresses tap their toes while cooking at the grill just behind the counter. They also wear saddle shoes. The menu is pure 50's, food is good and you can get breakfast "anytime." Ask your waitress for the photo album and you can follow the construction. Also, there is an addition on the back, with 50's memorabilia, local history items and photos from early days in Coudersport and lots of tables for customers. believe me, this does not detract from the diner itself and if they didn't have it they'd be turning folks away - and it's a hoot back there - lots of neat things to look at. Here's the nitty gritty: Hours: Mon-Tues-Weds: 6am-3pm Thurs-Fri-Sat 6am-9pm Sun 8am-3pm Phone: 814-274-3399 Directions: Coming from the East on US 6, look for a Kubota dealer and a small Plaza, Mill Creek Plaza, on the left. Turn left onto Ice Mine Road between the Kubota dealer and the little Plaza (Hardware store, Radio Shack) and the Diner is sitting at the back of the Plaza parking area. If you miss it and see the Coudersport Hospital, you've gone too far. Coming from the east you will not pass through the village of Coudersport. Coming from the west on US 6, once you pass through the village of Coudersport, you will pass the Hospital on your left - from there it is about 1 1/2 to 2 miles to the diner - again, look for the Kubota Equipment dealer on your right - turn right there and look a little to your left - the diner will be there, sparkling stainless and bright neon. Enjoy!! Cheers, Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Worley Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Mr. Jim, I would like a large pepperoni with jalapenos and extra cheese... oops, wrong "Mr Jims". If you have Windows XP, NT, or 2000 try Microsoft's AntiSpyWare (beta). Download from their main page at www.microsoft.com . You may have to run it several times. Also, you can try Cool Web Search Shredder: CWShredder.exe -- it will run on any windows version. http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshr...r_download.html Good luck, Bob Worley -= www.lonestarbob.com -= www.galaxydriveintheatre.com Jim Ross <pathfinder66@earthlink.net> wrote: While I have your ear, I need some technical advice. My computer picked up a variant of the CoolWebSearch / About Blank browser hijacker spyware and it is giving me fits. I have the newest Norton Anti-Virus program, Earhtlink's Spyware program, and another spyware software (Xoftspy), but cannot get rid of it. The technicians tell me it is a self-evolving pest that has numerous variants and it is very difficult to identify them all, much less design a way to kill them. Any suggestions are welcome. __________________________________________________ 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 Alex Burr Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Jim, Back in the fun days of Win 3.1, 95, etc, I simply saved everything I could save and formatted the hard drive. I havn't done that in a long time - frankly, the newer systems, ie, Windows XP, scare the daylights out of me regards formating the hard drive. Happy traveling. Hudsonly, Alex B --- Jim Ross <pathfinder66@earthlink.net> wrote: > Hi Folks, > > Thanks to Larry, Denny, Jerry, Jennifer, and all who > sent a note wishing me a happy BD. I should have > known that Miss Graham would stir it up. It is very > much appreciated, though. Thank ya, thank ya, thank > ya. > > While I have your ear, I need some technical advice. > My computer picked up a variant of the CoolWebSearch > / About Blank browser hijacker spyware and it is > giving me fits. I have the newest Norton Anti-Virus > program, Earhtlink's Spyware program, and another > spyware software (Xoftspy), but cannot get rid of > it. The technicians tell me it is a self-evolving > pest that has numerous variants and it is very > difficult to identify them all, much less design a > way to kill them. Any suggestions are welcome. > > Finally, I need another favor. Director Pat Smith at > the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, which is state > operated, is trying to get the powers that be to > provide funds to re-design their galleries, which > are now 10 years old. She needs letters of support. > If you have a few minutes, please write a short > letter of support for the museum--you know, how > great it is and how important it is to the Route 66 > community, how it draws tourism, etc. The only catch > is that is must be a hard copy with a signature sent > via snail mail and she needs them by next Thursday. > Please address the letter "To Whom It May Concern" > and address the envelope to: Oklahoma Route 66 > Museum, Atten: Pat Smith, 2229 Gary Blvd., Clinton, > OK 73601. I can promise you she will be forever > grateful. > > Thanks again for the great birthday wishes! > > Jim R. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > 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 Mike Ward Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Jim, I've been using the Microsoft AntiSpyware program for a few months now. It seems to pick up a lot more than the Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE program I had used earlier. And it's free. You can schedule it to run a full scan at a time when you're off line. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Worley<mailto:bwcobra15@yahoo.com> To: <mailto:AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 7:33 AM Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] (un)cool web search Mr. Jim, I would like a large pepperoni with jalapenos and extra cheese... oops, wrong "Mr Jims". If you have Windows XP, NT, or 2000 try Microsoft's AntiSpyWare (beta). Download from their main page at www.microsoft.com<http://www.microsoft.com/> . You may have to run it several times. Also, you can try Cool Web Search Shredder: CWShredder.exe -- it will run on any windows version. http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshr...r_download.html<http://www.intermu te.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html> Good luck, Bob Worley -= www.lonestarbob.com -= www.galaxydriveintheatre.com Jim Ross <pathfinder66@earthlink.net> wrote: While I have your ear, I need some technical advice. My computer picked up a variant of the CoolWebSearch / About Blank browser hijacker spyware and it is giving me fits. I have the newest Norton Anti-Virus program, Earhtlink's Spyware program, and another spyware software (Xoftspy), but cannot get rid of it. The technicians tell me it is a self-evolving pest that has numerous variants and it is very difficult to identify them all, much less design a way to kill them. Any suggestions are welcome. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around <http://mail.yahoo.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@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links a.. To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AMERICAN_ROAD/<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AMERI CAN_ROAD/> b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com<mailto:AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoo groups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service<http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adamghost@aol.com Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Coudersport is also the setting of the famous Judy Bolton girls' series in the '30s-'60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Ward Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Jim, My letter is in the mail. Hope it helps. By the way, do you think the group would be interested in seeing those pictures of Shellee I sent you? Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Ross<mailto:pathfinder66@earthlink.net> To: <mailto:AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 7:08 AM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Thanks For the Birthday Greetings Hi Folks, Thanks to Larry, Denny, Jerry, Jennifer, and all who sent a note wishing me a happy BD. I should have known that Miss Graham would stir it up. It is very much appreciated, though. Thank ya, thank ya, thank ya. While I have your ear, I need some technical advice. My computer picked up a variant of the CoolWebSearch / About Blank browser hijacker spyware and it is giving me fits. I have the newest Norton Anti-Virus program, Earhtlink's Spyware program, and another spyware software (Xoftspy), but cannot get rid of it. The technicians tell me it is a self-evolving pest that has numerous variants and it is very difficult to identify them all, much less design a way to kill them. Any suggestions are welcome. Finally, I need another favor. Director Pat Smith at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, which is state operated, is trying to get the powers that be to provide funds to re-design their galleries, which are now 10 years old. She needs letters of support. If you have a few minutes, please write a short letter of support for the museum--you know, how great it is and how important it is to the Route 66 community, how it draws tourism, etc. The only catch is that is must be a hard copy with a signature sent via snail mail and she needs them by next Thursday. Please address the letter "To Whom It May Concern" and address the envelope to: Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, Atten: Pat Smith, 2229 Gary Blvd., Clinton, OK 73601. I can promise you she will be forever grateful. Thanks again for the great birthday wishes! Jim R. 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.. To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AMERICAN_ROAD/<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AMERI CAN_ROAD/> b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com<mailto:AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoo groups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service<http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pat B. Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Jim, I had a similar problem a few months ago. I utilized McAfee's free stuff from AO(hel)L, downloaded Ad-Aware SE, and bought Spy Sweeper for $29.95, which I think is the one that does the best job. My registry was toasted last September when one of those critters got in my old 'puter and made almost the entire system useless. Instead of having it fixed, I went to Office Depot and got the Yugo of computers, an E- machine, Canon printer, and 17" flat screen monitor for less than $400 after rebates. I was able to salvage what was on my old hard drive, but the cpu is still sitting in my family room like a white elephant. Of course it was just a couple months ago that I had another problem with spyware infiltrating my system and that's when I utilized a blitzkrieg of spy protection. Well worth the money...one of them scans the entire system every Friday night at 8pm, and the Spy Sweeper will scan any time I wish. Plus, they're always running, so I look at them like guard dogs. And on top of that, the McAfee is overly paranoid about downloading anything, as it asks me if I did or not, which I guess is a good thing. But it's worked well together for a couple of months now, as there's seldom any spyware following a scan of umpteem thousands of files. Pat B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shhazam Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 McAfee's Anti-Virus did a number on my system and I had to go into SAFE MODE in order to delete it from my computer. I use the Stinger virus program that McAfee provides for free. Spybot is also a safe system for keeping out spyware. --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Pat B." <roadmaven@a...> wrote: > > Jim, > I had a similar problem a few months ago. I utilized McAfee's free > stuff from AO(hel)L, downloaded Ad-Aware SE, and bought Spy Sweeper for > $29.95, which I think is the one that does the best job. My registry > was toasted last September when one of those critters got in my > old 'puter and made almost the entire system useless. Instead of having > it fixed, I went to Office Depot and got the Yugo of computers, an E- > machine, Canon printer, and 17" flat screen monitor for less than $400 > after rebates. I was able to salvage what was on my old hard drive, but > the cpu is still sitting in my family room like a white elephant. > Of course it was just a couple months ago that I had another problem > with spyware infiltrating my system and that's when I utilized a > blitzkrieg of spy protection. Well worth the money...one of them scans > the entire system every Friday night at 8pm, and the Spy Sweeper will > scan any time I wish. Plus, they're always running, so I look at them > like guard dogs. And on top of that, the McAfee is overly paranoid > about downloading anything, as it asks me if I did or not, which I > guess is a good thing. But it's worked well together for a couple of > months now, as there's seldom any spyware following a scan of umpteem > thousands of files. > > Pat B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 If you--or a close relative--have traveled, worked, or lived on Route 66 and have an interesting tale to tell about your experience on the road (whether it's poignant, humorous, or amazing), please drop me an email at witzelwords@yahoo.com with a quick description of your story. If we think it would work for the book, we will set up an interview with you by telephone to get the full story ... with all of the details. Also, we would love to see vacation photos, family snapshots, instamatic photographs, vintage slides, and other old/current images of the road and the sights along it, too--taken from both the past, and the present. The images do not have to be professional, although those are welcome, too. Help us document Route 66 and see your stories and images in print! Any and all assistance on this project will be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Sullivan Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 John Mateyko <rttler21@aol.com> wrote: We ran Texas 281 from Wichita Falls to Mineral Wells. Saw the Baker Hotel which by all means should be blown to pieces. Then to what use to be Camp Walters of which parts if a minimin security Texas prison and the rest of which is industrial cheap stuff and the rest ought to be fire bombed. On to an entirably terrible Easter Sunday meal in Clairette, TX. Missed going onto Hico, turned westbound on some road and the dining establishment is about a mile on the left. Worst food being served with the gravy on the bottom side of a chicken fried steak, cold french fried, dirty floor and poor service. Gee whiz, we are havin' a great time, wish you were here! So, when is the movie coming out? --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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