cousin jack Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 A stormy, unseasonably cold day in my hometown, the "Burg....." One can huddle inside, drinking too much coffee and watching tube drizzle, or one can don his rain gear, straddle his bike, and go ride the "Huntzinger" -- a local favorite, eighty miles or so door to door, always deserted, always available. And today I had the "Huntzinger" all to myself!Local joy.......http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/AfternoonDelight004.jpgBikes like these, roads like these..... what need have I of a kingdom?http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/AfternoonDelight006.jpg"Roll on, highway, roll on slow....." (Alabama)http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/AfternoonDelight008.jpgWanapum Dam, Columbia River....see the plume of discharged water? Contrast its height to the cranes on top of the dam....power, baby, power.http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/AfternoonDelight012.jpgSame place, but a different time....a different time....http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/AfternoonDelight013.jpgColumbia River Native American petroglyphs, protected at Gingko Tree State Park....love them. Check out the family of three on the right...http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/AfternoonDelight014.jpgDeer, Snake, Grouse, and hunter: a story down from the ages.....http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/AfternoonDelight016.jpgI-90 Freeway bridge....new tech in an ancient setting.....http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/AfternoonDelight019.jpgHow to approach the energy crisis: A 50mpg Pan loose in a windfarm....http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/AfternoonDelight023.jpgDon Quixote spins in his literary grave.....http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/AfternoonDelight025.jpgCousin Jack's self portrait......http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/AfternoonDelight003.jpgWell that was my afternoon, a real delight and it beat the soaps all hollow! Hope you all had a good one as well....... Quote
Guest Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 What a way to make people jealous! Love the dig at the energy crisis Quote
Guest Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 haha. nice one jack.. them roads look superb and some great pics of by gone times too... keep the pics of american roads coming, they look superb...........have a nice day Quote
lingy3 Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 If I ever get the money I'd go to America my dream would be to hire a bike and try route 66 Quote
archiec Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 found thishttp://www.hctravel.com/html/route_66.htmlhttp://www.mcitours.com/tours_detail_fl ... tourid=F04hope this is OK mods if not I appologise Quote
Guest Mr Miller Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 Long time no speak CJ! Good to have you back again!Another cracking read & brilliant photos!Keep up the good work & keep on having fun whilst doing it!Take care,Mr. M. Quote
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