Life and Cars
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Great Roads – The Tail of the Dragon
This summer I enjoyed the opportunity to travel the sections of Route 66 that still exist and it was an experience to remember driving America’s Loneliest Highway, but in terms of driving experience nothing compares to the Tail of the… Continue reading
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Drive Friendly
“Drive Friendly” was on signs posted on the highways of Oklahoma. I liked the sentiment as well as the way it was delivered. It was a suggestion and not a demand. It wasn’t like it was legislated behavior where… Continue reading
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On the Road – SD the finals
I started out in Rapid City and found this gem of a car museum. Yes, they also sell cars, but it is a genuine museum and the entrance fee is only $5. If you sign the guest book you get… Continue reading
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On the Road – Peterson Museum
The Peterson Museum was featuring a display on “micro cars” this month. I wound my way into the heart of Los Angeles from Pasadena. The museum doesn’t open until 10:00 in the morning so I wasn’t trying to get down… Continue reading
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On the Road – life goes on
Friday morning I said my goodbye’s and got back on the road, this time toward Phoenix. Navigation was quite simple as the GPS directed me to I-10 and told me my next turn was in over 300 miles. The countryside… Continue reading
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On the Road – Midland, TX
This town in Texas became Midland after the Texas Pacific Railroad situated itself midway between El Paso and Fort Worth. It has some notable residents. OK, the President and First Lady are from Midland. Even more impressive is the fact that Jim… Continue reading
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On the Road – driving to Texas
Today was a driving day. Stops for gas, food, and relief, but no museums. Tulsa to the Texas border was just under four hours. Then I drove over five more hours to get to my hotel in Midland, TX. Plenty… Continue reading
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On the Road – its OK
Leaving Arkansas was accomplished this morning. It was not too far to get to Tulsa. It took about four hours. I checked in to my hotel and headed to downtown Tulsa to see what the situation was. I found my… Continue reading
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On the Road – the second day
It is always a good sign when you sleep well in a hotel. After reading some in a rocker on the porch I was able to put in enough time before going to sleep so that all of you would… Continue reading
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