tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20739269186685514442024-03-13T13:21:01.168-07:00Where's Papa Dave?Papa Dave's United States trip in 2010.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-36662853059366035222010-06-14T14:14:00.000-07:002010-06-23T12:34:23.637-07:00Somers-izationIt has been a month since I returned from the Trip. I mentioned that <br />I wanted to summarize all the details when I received all the charge <br />card information from the trip. <br />All data is in now so here it goes:<br /><br />I- Gasoline/Mileage/Car Rental:<br /><br /> Totals For Camry & Prius <br /> Gallons used - 433.431 Gallons <br /> Mileage - 16848 Miles* <br /> Avg. Cost/Gallon - $2.883/Gallon <br /> Miles/Gallon - 38.9 MPG <br /><br /> Camry Only<br /> Gallons used - 135.71 Gallons<br /> Mileage - 3708 Miles* <br /> Avg. Cost/Gallon - $2.756/Gallon<br /> Miles/Gallon - 27.3 MPG<br /><br /> Low Price - $2.579/Gallon - Denver, Colorado<br /> High Price - $3.259/Gallon - Crescent City, California<br /><br /> Average Miles Traveled per Day - 271.7 Miles/Day<br /><br /> Car Rental - $1674.20<br /> 2009 Camry - 3/13/10 to 3/27/10 at Phoenix, Az<br /> 2009 Prius - 3/27/10 to 5/14/10<br /> <br /> <br /> *Includes 134 Miles traveled from New York To New Jersey.<br /><br /><br />II- Lodging:<br /> <br /> Cost per evening - $80.17/Day <br /><br /><br />III- State Stay Durations:<br /> <br /> Total of 39 States<br /> <br /> 7 Nights Each-Washington<br /> 6 Nights Each-California<br /> 5 Nights Each-Missouri<br /> 4 Nights Each-Colorado<br /> 3 Nights Each-Arizona, Montana, & Texas<br /> 2 Nights Each-Alabama, Illinois, & Louisiana<br /> 2 Nights Each-Nevada, New Jersey, & Oregon<br /> 2 Nights Each-South Dakota & Utah<br /> 2 Nights Each-Virginia & West Virginia<br /> 1 Nights Each-Idaho, Indiana, & Iowa<br /> 1 Nights Each-Maryland, Michigan, & Nebraska<br /> 1 Nights Each-New Mexico, Ohio, & Oklahoma<br /> 1 Nights Each-Pennsylvania & Wisconsin<br /> <br /> In addition States Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky,<br /> Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, North Dakota, Tennessee, <br /> & Wyoming were visited during the trip.<br /><br /> The Shortest Stays was in Delaware, Georgia, & Minnesota which <br /> was less than one hour duration in each.<br /><br /><br />IV- Top Ten Park Sights:<br /> <br /> 1) Pikes Peak<br /> 2) Grand Canyon<br /> 3) Yosemite<br /> 4) Glacier<br /> 5) Zion<br /> 6) Sequoia<br /> 7) Bryce<br /> 8) Yellowstone<br /> 9) Badlands<br /> 10) Black Canyon<br /><br /> There were additional Parks like Arches, Colorado National, Redwood,<br /> and Wind Cave and awesome sights like Deception Pass that easily <br /> could have made the list as well. <br /><br /> This list does not include Western Parks like Capital Reef, Crater <br /> Lake, Death Valley, Grand Teton, Kings Canyon, Mount Rainier, <br /> Olympic, Rocky Mountain, and Petrified Forest as they were not <br /> visited on this trip. This was in part due to the time of season.<br /><br /><br />V- Comments:<br /><br /> This was such a wonderful trip and I have only good memories of it <br /> even with the sometimes bad weather, traffic snarl, and rude drivers.<br /> I must admit, however, that the drivers and people West of the <br /> Mississippi are more courteous than those East of the Mississippi.<br /> This Country truly has many beautiful Parks which have their own <br /> unique features and landscapes in it. I really would like to thank <br /> John Muir for pushing our government to set aside these lands to <br /> allow for all people the opportunity to see them.<br /> There is also many other places like bridges, museums, lighthouses,<br /> President's homes, and other historic sights that one may visit.<br /> I truly will never forget this trip. <br /> <br /> I would also like to thank my family especially Bro and Bec for <br /> keeping tabs on me and assisting me on possible places to visit. I <br /> would also like to thank my sister for all her comments to this <br /> website which by the way occurred with great regularity.<br /><br /> A special thanks to Mike who made this website possible so as I could<br /> share my experiences with all of you. The Map of my travels was also<br /> his responsibility. <br /> Thanks to all my friends who visited my website and although they <br /> could not have enjoyed the trip as much as I did, I hope they did get<br /> some enjoyment out of the daily posts.<br /><br /> Thanks also need be extended to my next door neighbors, the <br /> Staudts, for keeping care on the house while I was gone. I truly am<br /> fortunate to have such good ones. <br /> <br /> I would like to add that if anyone has the chance to visit this <br /> Country for an extended period of time, try and do so by automobile. <br /> One gets to see a great deal more that way.<br /><br /> Signing off for good!<br /><br /> The Travellerwheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-28330008661652737622010-05-24T14:02:00.001-07:002010-05-24T14:04:27.295-07:00Final Trip Map<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S_rplpKJ1qI/AAAAAAAAAco/H09-fPsfTMQ/s1600/Final_Map_V2.PNG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 158px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S_rplpKJ1qI/AAAAAAAAAco/H09-fPsfTMQ/s320/Final_Map_V2.PNG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474945129935132322" /></a><br />Again thanks to Mike for this!wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-46782277897621098072010-05-24T13:47:00.001-07:002010-05-24T13:53:36.663-07:00Prius and Me<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S_rmGxw348I/AAAAAAAAAcg/FLBkIRDDK_I/s1600/IMG_3353.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S_rmGxw348I/AAAAAAAAAcg/FLBkIRDDK_I/s320/IMG_3353.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474941301134189506" /></a><br />I had to post a picture of me and my companion for a month and a half. This guy saved me a bundle on gasoline on my travels.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-35666371323291961292010-05-14T21:59:00.000-07:002010-05-14T22:23:56.755-07:0060th Day - Home at Last.....I'm Home at LastThe temperature was in the mid 50s this morning and overcast. It really warmed up very quickly and later in the afternoon it rose to 86F. I have to say this tied the hottest temperature during the 60 Day trip. Go figure!<br />I spent the morning at the Gettysburg Battlefields. Although it was very interesting, I enjoyed Antietam more. It seems to me there are way too many Monuments on the Gettysburg Battlefields that take away the mystique of the grounds.<br />Gasoline prices in Pennsylvania were $2.79 per gallon. This was better than most states I visited in the pass 60 Days.<br />The final day driving mileage was 261 miles which translated into a total mileage for the return trip East of 9354 miles. The average mileage for the return trip East was 292 miles per day. Total mileage for the trip was 16,714 miles. By the way I arrived at the house at 4:08 P.M.<br />I plan on putting some additional facts on the trip to my readers at a later time. I just want to take some quiet time for a few days for now!<br />Until then, I am signing off as:<br />The Travellerwheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-88549767595036165812010-05-14T21:23:00.000-07:002010-05-14T21:58:05.367-07:00Little Round Top<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-4nKoISaiI/AAAAAAAAAcY/IGbk9roTnQg/s1600/DSCN4646.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-4nKoISaiI/AAAAAAAAAcY/IGbk9roTnQg/s320/DSCN4646.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471353660826085922" /></a><br />This was the site of an unsuccessful assault by the Confederate Troops against the Union's Left Flank on the second day of the three (3) day Battle of Gettysburg. Colonel Strong Vincent's Brigade defended this successfully for the Union. It was a key victory for the Federals.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-12040640983776775352010-05-14T20:08:00.000-07:002010-05-14T21:22:49.965-07:00Eisenhower's Farmhouse and Barn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-4aKZbdnZI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/v6gnjZ1mGkM/s1600/IMG_3269.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-4aKZbdnZI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/v6gnjZ1mGkM/s320/IMG_3269.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471339363228818834" /></a><br />This picture taken from the Longstreet Tower located near Pitzer Woods on the Gettysburg National Military Park Battlefield. The Tower was built in 1895 and stands 76 feet above ground level.<br />Eisenhower bought the the run-down farmhouse in 1950 and after attaining the Presidency had it rebuilt for Mamie. <br />I do have to admit that DDE needs some kudos as he forced China in a cease-fire in the Korean War in the first year of his Presidency. He also balanced the budget three (3) of his eight (8) years while in office. Like that will ever happen again!wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-68637050106700873462010-05-13T20:33:00.000-07:002010-05-13T20:57:56.998-07:0059th Day - DC and VicinityThe temperature was in the low 50s this morning. The high was 68F during my trek to DC. As one can see from the pictures it was overcast all day but it did not rain at all.<br />Gasoline was purchased in Virginia at $2.85 per gallon. It will be interesting just how much cost the gasoline was on this trip. I am thinking it would have been a lot worse if the Camry was used on the entire trip.<br />I really enjoyed the Air and Space Museum today. It contained the Space Shuttle Enterprise, The Enola Gay, and the SR-71A Blackbird to name just a few.<br />The Blackbird accrued more than 2800 hours of flight time during its 24 years of service. In 1990 the aircraft on display in the Museum flew from California to Washington DC in 1 hour and 4 minutes and 20 seconds landing at Dulles. It was turned over to the Smithsonian at that time.<br />I always liked to stop in downtown DC to get re-inspired with all the Monuments there. I was a bit disappointed on not being able to take the ride up in the Washington Monument though. It seems that one has to schedule this far in advance now.<br />My plan is to visit Gettysburg National Park in the morning and then take the final leg of my journey back home.<br />Goodnight everyone!<br />The Travellerwheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-18965864500047757472010-05-13T20:18:00.000-07:002010-05-13T20:32:48.596-07:00President's Monuments<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-zD7Q2vYXI/AAAAAAAAAcI/J6cupnOP3k8/s1600/DSCN4587.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-zD7Q2vYXI/AAAAAAAAAcI/J6cupnOP3k8/s320/DSCN4587.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470963070252573042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-zDrCz0uwI/AAAAAAAAAcA/1D64qS8m1-4/s1600/DSCN4574.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-zDrCz0uwI/AAAAAAAAAcA/1D64qS8m1-4/s320/DSCN4574.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470962791604337410" /></a><br />These pictures need no explanation other than they were taken basically at the same point, The World War II Memorial.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-9447252110672895622010-05-13T18:33:00.000-07:002010-05-13T20:17:49.626-07:00Space Shuttle Enterprise<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-yyDEvTQiI/AAAAAAAAAb4/_qZVs17zXJs/s1600/IMG_3232.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-yyDEvTQiI/AAAAAAAAAb4/_qZVs17zXJs/s320/IMG_3232.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470943413229797922" /></a><br />This one is for Bro. The picture is taken at the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center located near Dulles Airport in Virginia.<br />The Space Shuttle Orbiter is a full scale test vehicle used for flights in the atmosphere and tests on the ground. <br />The Shuttle was flown atop a Boeing 747 carrier airplane and also released and piloted to check out its systems and performance.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-4539679950356936402010-05-12T22:34:00.000-07:002010-05-12T22:54:33.995-07:0058th Day - Civil War DayThe temperature was in the mid 50s when I awoke this A.M. It had stopped raining from the previous day and the weather cooperated enough for my visits to both Antietam and Harpers Ferry. The temperature would peak at 68F for the day. Upon my return from Harpers Ferry the rains came, however.<br />I spent over five (5) hours at Antietam Battlefields today. There really is an awful lot to see there. It is just unbelievable the number of lives lost in the 12 hours of fighting on that day, September 17, 1862.<br />I also returned to Harpers Ferry, the scene of one of my favorite towns I like to visit. Getting there was a little different this time as one has to take a shuttle from Harpers Ferry National Park to downtown Harpers Ferry now. This is due to very little parking in the downtown area.<br />I am off to see The Air and Space Museum near Dulles Airport and hopefully some of the monuments in D.C tomorrow.<br />Night everyone!<br />The Travellerwheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-65839113212556617502010-05-12T22:22:00.000-07:002010-05-12T22:34:27.814-07:00Harpers Ferry Railroad Bridge andTunnel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-uNMh66A2I/AAAAAAAAAbw/p8uXl5HvXHE/s1600/IMG_3090.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-uNMh66A2I/AAAAAAAAAbw/p8uXl5HvXHE/s320/IMG_3090.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470621418774987618" /></a><br />This picture taken in Harpers Ferry, West Virgina showing where the Train exits from Maryland and crosses the Potomac into West Virginia.<br />This is a sight my family should remember as we were here around 15 years ago.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-6658535804193331492010-05-12T21:25:00.000-07:002010-05-12T22:22:37.305-07:00Burnside Bridge - Antietam Creek<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-uD36YysvI/AAAAAAAAAbo/p2LLRHrOW_k/s1600/IMG_3049.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-uD36YysvI/AAAAAAAAAbo/p2LLRHrOW_k/s320/IMG_3049.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470611168960885490" /></a><br />This picture taken of the Lower Bridge, later named Burnside Bridge, sight of the Southern Arena of the Antietam Battles. It took the Union three (3) attacks to finally capture this crucial crossing.<br />The total Battle areas from North to South measured over three (3) miles.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-9712740399288493632010-05-12T20:46:00.000-07:002010-05-12T22:17:43.375-07:00Sunken Road - Antietam National Battlefield<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-t6Xw1N4wI/AAAAAAAAAbg/8knoLD-GVNg/s1600/IMG_2975.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-t6Xw1N4wI/AAAAAAAAAbg/8knoLD-GVNg/s320/IMG_2975.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470600721035289346" /></a><br />This picture taken from the War Department Observation Tower that was built in 1896 as part of the U.S. Military to create an open-air classroom at Antietam. <br />One is looking North through one of the port holes that brackets Sunken Road that was the location of one of the Bloodiest Battles at Antietam. On September 17, 1862 Union General William French followed by General Israel Richardson converged at Sunken Road with General D.H. Hill of the Confederates. <br />The total casualties of all the 12 hour Battles at Antietam was 22,717, the most of any single day of the Civil War.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-79452854546625384472010-05-11T18:51:00.000-07:002010-05-11T19:33:59.505-07:0057th Day - Glass and Glassy SurfacesThe Temperature was in the high 40s this A.M. and raining. The temperature did get up to 58F later in the A.M. but it was short lived as it plummeted to 37F on the drive to and on Route 68. The drive was real nerve-racking with all the rain and the fog.<br />Gasoline prices in West Virginia were $2.99 per gallon in Frostburg, Maryland. It is kind of strange the way one drives in and out of Maryland and West Virginia on Route 68. It is hard to know just what state one is in.<br />The Blenko Glass Factory was quite interesting to tour. I observed a total of six (6) workers that transformed the molten glass into the final glass product. The Glass Blower seemed to be the key clog in the wheel, however.<br />Let's hope the weather will clear up some tomorrow so as I can do both Antietam and Harpers Ferry.<br />Unti tomorrow!<br />The Travellerwheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-16677455315543491812010-05-11T18:04:00.000-07:002010-05-12T22:57:48.022-07:00Route 68 Driving Conditions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-oEeX50DhI/AAAAAAAAAbY/4M9soOXSMMo/s1600/IMG_2843.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-oEeX50DhI/AAAAAAAAAbY/4M9soOXSMMo/s320/IMG_2843.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470189617253977618" /></a><br />This picture taken near Frostburg, Maryland at 3:30 PM today showing the rain and the fog that was encountered during the drive on Route 68. The fog was unbelievable.<br />I believe this would have been a very scenic drive had it not been for the rain and fog.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-62040985874713212232010-05-11T17:16:00.000-07:002010-05-11T18:03:09.226-07:00Glass Blower At Work<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-n6wlA_5_I/AAAAAAAAAbQ/KUQhY6EXpAM/s1600/IMG_2835.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-n6wlA_5_I/AAAAAAAAAbQ/KUQhY6EXpAM/s320/IMG_2835.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470178934895142898" /></a><br />This picture taken at the Observation Deck at the Blenko Glass Factory in Milton, West Virginia.<br />The picture shows the Glass Blower placing the Glass in a mold where he taps it once or twice on the bottom of the mold and then blows air in the blowing pipe to make it form its final shape.<br />Just a note that after adding air to the blowing pipe he places his finger over the end to maintain the air pressure inside the glass until its ready to be removed from the mold.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-54137965976023697992010-05-10T20:23:00.000-07:002010-05-10T20:47:36.018-07:0056th Day - Run for the RosesThe temperature was in the mid 50s this morning. The temperature later rose to 68F in the afternoon. It was overcast most of the day but the sun did show through on and off on Route 64 through Kentucky.<br />I really enjoyed visiting Churchill Downs especially the Tour where one can walk out to the racetrack. The track surface is made up of what one calls 'sandy loam' which consists of sand (75%), silt (23%), and clay (2%).<br />I also thought the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory Tour was interesting. At the end of the Tour a Mini-Bat was given out. Zachary are you listening?<br />The plan is to visit a Glass Factory and Harpers Ferry tomorrow.<br />In the meanwhile its time for some shut eye!<br />The Traveller.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-37924364108651766742010-05-10T20:11:00.000-07:002010-05-10T20:23:25.142-07:00Perfect Drift<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-jLRKNI7AI/AAAAAAAAAbI/XC5EyFjhAyU/s1600/IMG_2808.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-jLRKNI7AI/AAAAAAAAAbI/XC5EyFjhAyU/s320/IMG_2808.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469845243099147266" /></a><br />'Perfect Drift' who placed third in the 2002 Kentucky Derby is on loan for the summer months to the Kentucky Derby Museum. <br />I think that these thoroughbred horses are the prettiest animals in the world.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-1292969713327707112010-05-10T19:32:00.000-07:002010-05-10T20:08:59.799-07:00Barbaro Memorial in Churchill Downs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-jClVSuLoI/AAAAAAAAAbA/qBR1iWi2jBo/s1600/IMG_2771.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-jClVSuLoI/AAAAAAAAAbA/qBR1iWi2jBo/s320/IMG_2771.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469835694068084354" /></a><br />In April of 2009 Churchill Downs unveiled a 1500 pound Bronze Statue of Barbaro.<br />The Statue, which has Barbaro's ashes in the base, was placed outside Gate 1 so the public can visit him anytime.<br />This shows a lot of class by Churchill Downs people.<br />Barbaro, if one remembers, was the winner of the 2006 Kentucky Derby but broke his leg during the Preakness that same year. On January 29th of 2007 he was taken from the Racing World.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-69341669464427569022010-05-10T18:59:00.000-07:002010-05-10T19:32:35.926-07:00Walk of Fame - Stan Musial<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-i6ukmLE1I/AAAAAAAAAa4/3XQRqIe3UbA/s1600/IMG_2766.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-i6ukmLE1I/AAAAAAAAAa4/3XQRqIe3UbA/s320/IMG_2766.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469827056702002002" /></a><br />Hillerich and Bradsby Company, the parent owners of the "LSM&F" funded a private project that added Bronze Replicas of Bats of Baseball Greats along Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition a home plate was also included to show career highlights of the players.<br />There is one for Dot Richardson, the US Olympic Softball Player and graduate of University of Louisville as well.<br />I am thinking this is an idea that came about from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-14771465734951216942010-05-10T17:13:00.000-07:002010-05-10T18:59:23.189-07:00Giant Bat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-i3zmK3xTI/AAAAAAAAAaw/xi-QCMdf1YE/s1600/DSCN4449.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-i3zmK3xTI/AAAAAAAAAaw/xi-QCMdf1YE/s320/DSCN4449.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469823844488824114" /></a><br />This pictured taken in Louisville, Kentucky just outside the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory.<br />The bat, made of steel, stands 120 feet high and weighs over 68,000 pounds. It would weigh a great deal more if not for being hollow.<br />Just a note it is not leaning against the building but completely free standing.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-91401263603931357392010-05-09T21:21:00.000-07:002010-05-09T21:38:04.384-07:0055th Day - Happy Mother's DayThe temperature was in low 40s this AM. It rose to a high of 63F in Cincinnati. It was nice to see the sun shinning again.<br />It was neat seeing all the winning cars at the IMS Museum. There were many of the winning cars on display. There were also many Bikes and Foreign cars like Ferrari and Maserati. <br />I was very disappointed with the bus tour as it drove all around the track but never stopped for picture taking. It seems one needs to ask the right questions first.<br />The gasoline in Kentucky costs $2.99 per gallon. I guess each state has its own idea on what it should charge.<br />It is off to see Churchill Downs in the AM and then start the head back East. <br />Night to everyone!<br />The Travellerwheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-807548469023217162010-05-09T20:38:00.000-07:002010-05-09T21:20:57.295-07:00!967 Indianapolis 500 Winning Car<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-eF72vDm6I/AAAAAAAAAao/uLb4k2t3dnU/s1600/IMG_2647.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-eF72vDm6I/AAAAAAAAAao/uLb4k2t3dnU/s320/IMG_2647.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469487535816416162" /></a><br />This 1967 winning car, a Sheraton-Thompson Special, was prepared by A.J. Foyt's Dad for the Museum. This was A.J. Foyt's third win. In 1977 he would win his fourth which ties him for the most wins with Rick Mears and Al Unser, Sr.<br />He would start fourth in the race and have an average speed of 151.207 MPH. I believe the record average speed is 185.981 set by Arie Luyendyk in 1990.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-57879011138364229952010-05-09T20:13:00.000-07:002010-05-09T20:38:35.640-07:00IMS Hall of Fame Museum<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-d8231H6fI/AAAAAAAAAag/Bf6dstDgYsc/s1600/IMG_2710.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nmUIfLQvIf8/S-d8231H6fI/AAAAAAAAAag/Bf6dstDgYsc/s320/IMG_2710.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469477554606303730" /></a><br />The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum is located inside the the 2.5 mile Track between Turn 1 and Turn 2. One gets there by taking the Tunnel under the Track via 16th Street. <br />There are many of the Indy Cars that won the 500 Mile Race inside the Museum. This is a must see Museum if one is visiting Indianapolis.wheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073926918668551444.post-85848616939975603972010-05-08T20:05:00.000-07:002010-05-09T16:42:44.475-07:0054th Day - Indiana Wants MeThis morning the temperature was 34F and snow was falling. I drove the first two (2) hours in the snow and bitter cold. Once I arrived in Mt. Pleasant the temperature had climbed all the way up to 39F and rain replaced the snow. The temperature peaked at 50F by the time I got to Angola. The rain continued off and on the whole drive. The drive was not so hectic as yesterday though as it was mostly Interstate and four (4) lane highway driving.<br />The Odometer reading shows 7862 miles since I left LaConner, Washington. This was 26 days ago which translate into 302 miles per day for the return trip. Total mileage for the trip is now up to 14222 miles along with the state count now up to 36 total. There are only three (3) more states that I plan on visiting on this trip.<br />During the drive from Mackinaw City, there was a highway sign near Waters, Michigan along Interstate 75 that identified that it was the 45th Parallel. This identifies the half way point between the North Pole and the Equator. I have never encountered a highway sign like that before.<br />I spent some time in Angola, Indiana where I graduated from college many years ago. The campus has changed a great deal since then. I forgot to add that today was Commencement for Trine and Bobby Knight was the speaker. Go figure! <br />The plan is to travel South tomorrow to Indianapolis and Cincinnati with the ultimate destination of Louisville.<br />Time to sign off for now!<br />The Travellerwheres papa davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014869893197275125noreply@blogger.com3