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I know! BTW - doesn't affect me directly as I no longer have a bike
but every Friday the 13th
https://globalnews.ca/news/3801115/...port-dover-for-final-friday-the-13th-of-2017/
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In Wisconsin at a place called the "Wisconsin Dells". It seems to be a big local tourist area - amusement parks etc - and is pretty crowded. Locals appear to love it.
So far so good. I've been surprised by the constant moderate to heavy traffic since we left the Buffalo NY area. I expect the roads'll thin out soon.
I wasn't aware of the Muppet/Studebaker connection until 2 days ago. The museum had one of the (2, I think) cars used in the movie. The driver sat low in the trunk area - no floor and a hand brake for stopping.
Weather has varied - first few days were very warm for the season, now much cooler (50's) and rain.
I'll post some pics when I get more time. Our Verizon hotspot has performed beautifully - very happy we invested in that a few months ago.
So far so good. I've been surprised by the constant moderate to heavy traffic since we left the Buffalo NY area. I expect the roads'll thin out soon.
I wasn't aware of the Muppet/Studebaker connection until 2 days ago. The museum had one of the (2, I think) cars used in the movie. The driver sat low in the trunk area - no floor and a hand brake for stopping.
Weather has varied - first few days were very warm for the season, now much cooler (50's) and rain.
I'll post some pics when I get more time. Our Verizon hotspot has performed beautifully - very happy we invested in that a few months ago.
AngliaGT
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Wisconsin Dells are beautiful. Definitely lots of tourists, but beautiful. I presume you are off already, but that whole region, Baraboo, the Dells, Spring Green, etc., is beautiful. (Spring Green was home to Frank Loyd Wright, for example ... with some appropriate crazy stories: his wife exhumed his body to move it to Arizona ... apparently Mr. Wright was not a nice man, in spite of his talent).
And quite nice for LBCs - small twisty roads that are just fine at 45-55 mph!
(The Dells are compete with upside-down houses and other silly things to keep you distracted from the amazing feats of mother nature!)
And quite nice for LBCs - small twisty roads that are just fine at 45-55 mph!
(The Dells are compete with upside-down houses and other silly things to keep you distracted from the amazing feats of mother nature!)
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We did see a huge, white, upside-down house. Unfortunately we didn't have the time to take a boat ride - my wife bought a book on the area's history, though. Lots of interesting things in America's midsection.
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What a wonderful adventure and keeping one’s promise is the definition of a good man. No wanderlust here but vacationing is definitely on the list, something we’ve not been able to do in almost 20 years. BTW, we love our area in New Mexico and would not have entertained this location were it not for a job move over 20 years ago. No desire to relocate. Keep us in the loop and if you happen in our area give a PM. We have accommodations. (No Charge of course)
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Judy, thanks for the kind offer. Since part of the reason for the move is proximity to family we'll probably end up in the northwest. I can understand your liking NM - we've been to Santa Fe & Taos several times - great places to visit.
Currently in Bozeman MT. Stopped at Mount Rushmore yesterday (or maybe it was the day before).
Currently in Bozeman MT. Stopped at Mount Rushmore yesterday (or maybe it was the day before).
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Wow, you're really trucking right along!
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Check the road reports - I84 (along the Columbia River was backed up 10-15 miles when I came through,
due to road work.You can take Highway 14,on the Washington side,with no problems.
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Thanks for the heads up. We'll check on it before we leave. I think we must have passed each other at some point - a missed opportunity.
It was an interesting trip. I learned that I-90 ain't route 66. I'm sure it can be traversed a lot faster than the old roads but the roadside sights are almost the same no matter where you are. Same chain restaurants etc. I also learned that Wisconsin does indeed produce some great cheese and that Lewiston NY is a great town. We didn't take many pictures but here are a few.
VW crammed with stuff. Can you find the redwood tree? The lemon tree?
Adirondack views
I've always been a sucker for guideboats and old Mac saws
Niagara Falls - always a fun visit
First time we visited the power generation plant - fascinating! Who knew they controlled the flow over falls?
Studebaker museum. Awesome upholstery job, headlights hooked to the steering linkage, 1930 inline 8 used as a basis for their Indy engines
Mt Rushmore - I was impressed by the artists' abilities to render TR's glasses
It was an interesting trip. I learned that I-90 ain't route 66. I'm sure it can be traversed a lot faster than the old roads but the roadside sights are almost the same no matter where you are. Same chain restaurants etc. I also learned that Wisconsin does indeed produce some great cheese and that Lewiston NY is a great town. We didn't take many pictures but here are a few.
VW crammed with stuff. Can you find the redwood tree? The lemon tree?
Adirondack views
I've always been a sucker for guideboats and old Mac saws
Niagara Falls - always a fun visit
First time we visited the power generation plant - fascinating! Who knew they controlled the flow over falls?
Studebaker museum. Awesome upholstery job, headlights hooked to the steering linkage, 1930 inline 8 used as a basis for their Indy engines
Mt Rushmore - I was impressed by the artists' abilities to render TR's glasses
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