The Travelling Adventures of Lady and Rob...
February 18th, 2011, 09:18 AM
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The Travelling Adventures of Lady and Rob...
Looks like I needed a thread for sharing fun and enjoyment, not just work...
Here is the charming old town of Jefferson, TX, where I visited back on 5-31-2010. It is located in east TX, almost at Louisiana.
The Jefferson Hotel (below) where I stayed the night was once a cotton warehouse in the late 1800s, converted to hotel around 1920.
Looking down main street... Lots of bikers here for obvious reasons. I was supposed have ridden also but the bike battery was flat that morning. Better at home than way over here!!
General store with nice old pickup in front...
Parked at the riverboat dock...
Lady taking a rest under a pine tree. It was 99 out and rising!
Here is the charming old town of Jefferson, TX, where I visited back on 5-31-2010. It is located in east TX, almost at Louisiana.
The Jefferson Hotel (below) where I stayed the night was once a cotton warehouse in the late 1800s, converted to hotel around 1920.
Looking down main street... Lots of bikers here for obvious reasons. I was supposed have ridden also but the bike battery was flat that morning. Better at home than way over here!!
General store with nice old pickup in front...
Parked at the riverboat dock...
Lady taking a rest under a pine tree. It was 99 out and rising!
February 18th, 2011, 09:27 AM
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BIG antique store!! Too bad it was closed that Sunday...
"Sorry, officer - I did not see that stop sign down there!"
The old bank and real estate buildings (have been vacated)...
Departing on the Caddo Lake swamp boat...
Cruising the bayou...
We did spot a baby alligator but was unable to get a picture. I did eat fried alligator that evening though......
"Sorry, officer - I did not see that stop sign down there!"
The old bank and real estate buildings (have been vacated)...
Departing on the Caddo Lake swamp boat...
Cruising the bayou...
We did spot a baby alligator but was unable to get a picture. I did eat fried alligator that evening though......
February 18th, 2011, 09:40 AM
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Cruising "Government Ditch", a channel dug by slaves in the 1800s to allow steamboats to transport cotton bails...
"Now THATs a BIG spider!!" (both my guide and I exclaimed that in unison when we saw it!)
It is most likely a wolf spider, about 4" leg to leg.
Reflections on Caddo Lake...
Taking a break at Lake 'O the Pines on the return home...
Lake 'O the Pines...
"Now THATs a BIG spider!!" (both my guide and I exclaimed that in unison when we saw it!)
It is most likely a wolf spider, about 4" leg to leg.
Reflections on Caddo Lake...
Taking a break at Lake 'O the Pines on the return home...
Lake 'O the Pines...
February 19th, 2011, 06:24 AM
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It looks like red brick stones were common for streets in that part of the country. Nice pictures of the swamps, were those taken in Texas or were you further East? Sorry, I don't know much about Texas 
That's a really cool stop sign John
That's a really cool stop sign John
February 19th, 2011, 06:49 AM
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Jefferson is in far east TX and Caddo lake (the swamp) is partially in TX and the rest in Louisiana.
It was a fun drive, despite the sweltering 100*+ heat.
I did bring back a very nice old Magnavox AM/FM radio from a antique store that was closing up, so there I was glad to have NOT had the bike.
Also it rained on my part of the way home...
Jerr, I have the big version - I will email it to you...
Here is another shot of Lady prancing through the buttercups...
And coming home, I found an abandoned old UFO from long ago.
Rednecks musta took care of them...... (Note the shot up street sign... 
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Its amazing what you can find in TX...............................
It was a fun drive, despite the sweltering 100*+ heat.
I did bring back a very nice old Magnavox AM/FM radio from a antique store that was closing up, so there I was glad to have NOT had the bike.
Also it rained on my part of the way home...
Jerr, I have the big version - I will email it to you...
Here is another shot of Lady prancing through the buttercups...
And coming home, I found an abandoned old UFO from long ago.
Rednecks musta took care of them......
(Note the shot up street sign... )Its amazing what you can find in TX...............................
February 19th, 2011, 06:13 PM
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Yes, i did have a good time, despite the heat, sweat, and humidity.
That REALLY is called a 'road' - a boat road that is. Maps are even available so you do not get lost.
An interesting trivia bit - on the AVERAGE, Caddo Lake is only 8 feet deep.
After I had the wheels powder coated, I kinda liked the look of the wheels without the rings. I figured i would leave them off and see if I wanted to put them back on or not.. So far, i am liking them off. Seems to make the wheels look bigger or something.
It is one of those things that once they are on, the scratches are made and they must be left on............
February 19th, 2011, 11:54 PM
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Rob, the wife and I went to Jefferson back in '98 when we were stationed at Barksdale. We saw the House of the Seasons B&B and one or two others. The old General Store is cool too. That was all pre-442 days, but there is a high probability we'll be back to Barksdale next year (sniff) in the heat and humidity, if so my 442 will make the trip from North Dakota where she's in warm storage. I just hate humidity.
February 20th, 2011, 06:31 AM
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Driving it on fun trips is the most fun, I think!
If yo do make it back out this way, holler at me and we can meet up in Jefferson! I would not mind returning there...
February 20th, 2011, 07:20 AM
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Very nice. I like that stop sign device whatever it is. Does it have more of a purpose or do something other than just say stop? It looks like it does something, is it wired to a stop signal and have a magnetic switch mechanism inside to trip it like the buried sensors do now? The plows would wipe that thing out here, or leave a big snow bump in the road when they go over it, looks like it has taken a few hits from something substantial.
Just about every older street in Cleveland has those red paver brick underneath it, the WPA paved a lot of dirt roads with them during the depression.
The driving it on fun trips to go look for more cars to restore, fix and pamper is the most fun, I think!
I would be worrying about my car every minute when I was sightseeing away from it or sitting in a restaraunt and it would spoil any fun I could have.
I rent cars to go on trips so I don't have to worry about a car at all.
I do understand your plight though Rob, being married I don't have to throw caution to the wind to impress any ladies and with my cars I have a lot more to lose than you do too.
I like that stop sign device whatever it is. Does it have more of a purpose or do something other than just say stop? It looks like it does something, is it wired to a stop signal and have a magnetic switch mechanism inside to trip it like the buried sensors do now? The plows would wipe that thing out here, or leave a big snow bump in the road when they go over it, looks like it has taken a few hits from something substantial. Just about every older street in Cleveland has those red paver brick underneath it, the WPA paved a lot of dirt roads with them during the depression.
I would be worrying about my car every minute when I was sightseeing away from it or sitting in a restaraunt and it would spoil any fun I could have.
I rent cars to go on trips so I don't have to worry about a car at all.
I do understand your plight though Rob, being married I don't have to throw caution to the wind to impress any ladies and with my cars I have a lot more to lose than you do too.
February 21st, 2011, 07:28 AM
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Driving it on fun trips is the most fun, I think!
February 21st, 2011, 09:02 AM
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Very nice. I like that stop sign device whatever it is. Does it have more of a purpose or do something other than just say stop? It looks like it does something,
I would be worrying about my car every minute when I was sightseeing away from it or sitting in a restaraunt and it would spoil any fun I could have.
I rent cars to go on trips so I don't have to worry about a car at all.
I do understand your plight though Rob, being married I don't have to throw caution to the wind to impress any ladies and with my cars I have a lot more to lose than you do too.
I like that stop sign device whatever it is. Does it have more of a purpose or do something other than just say stop? It looks like it does something, I would be worrying about my car every minute when I was sightseeing away from it or sitting in a restaraunt and it would spoil any fun I could have.
I rent cars to go on trips so I don't have to worry about a car at all.
I do understand your plight though Rob, being married I don't have to throw caution to the wind to impress any ladies and with my cars I have a lot more to lose than you do too.
They do not look like much in a modern car - i am amazed people could see them back then in the cars of the time.
Of course, nowdays, people cannot even see 24" read and white signs and red lights flashing at them.
I am a bit paranoid at leaving my car, but she is insured, has a good alarm, and wears a club when alone. In Dallas i am very paranoid, but in little towns like this, not near as much. She gets plenty of curious, interested individuals looking at her, like this guy...
She likes being driven and I like driving and we both like showing off, so off we go!
February 21st, 2011, 09:50 AM
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There's much more to the classic car hobby than restoring, fixing, and pampering...
Driving it on fun trips is the most fun, I think!
Got to agree with that, I like to get to as many shows as I can and for me the fun starts when I've loaded up the car and turn the key to start the trip, I know I won't be coming home with trophies and don't care, but I will have been underneath the car with a grease gun and checked all the fluid levels and tires, the cars I have taken all made it there & back with no worries.
Not many people have seen an '87 Olds in England and I have to keep an eye out for cars slowing down to have a closer look. When I went to a show with a friend in his '59 Cadillac and we stopped for gas it took ages to get going again because crowds would gather round asking questions about it (most frequently asked - how much petrol does it use?), in that instance the car show started almost as soon as we pulled off his driveway!.
Driving it on fun trips is the most fun, I think!
Got to agree with that, I like to get to as many shows as I can and for me the fun starts when I've loaded up the car and turn the key to start the trip, I know I won't be coming home with trophies and don't care, but I will have been underneath the car with a grease gun and checked all the fluid levels and tires, the cars I have taken all made it there & back with no worries.
Not many people have seen an '87 Olds in England and I have to keep an eye out for cars slowing down to have a closer look. When I went to a show with a friend in his '59 Cadillac and we stopped for gas it took ages to get going again because crowds would gather round asking questions about it (most frequently asked - how much petrol does it use?), in that instance the car show started almost as soon as we pulled off his driveway!.
February 25th, 2011, 10:34 AM
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Those were taken with a Canon S5 camera, which was a bit new to me at the time, but similar to the S2 that died a few months earlier.
Some of the shots were made with a wide angle lens, having a circular polarizer and UV filter attached as well, resulting in vignetting in the corners. If I lose the filters, vignetting is gone at full wide but the sun glare is annoying. Kind of a tradeoff I guess...
Some of the shots were made with a wide angle lens, having a circular polarizer and UV filter attached as well, resulting in vignetting in the corners. If I lose the filters, vignetting is gone at full wide but the sun glare is annoying. Kind of a tradeoff I guess...
February 27th, 2011, 11:02 AM
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June 1st, 2011, 12:32 PM
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Texas Motor Speedway - May 2011
And here are some on-the-track pictures from TX Motor Speedway on May 7 2011
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/announcements/34442-cff-car-show-tx-motor-speedway-may-7-2011-a.html#post284845
Carl (HAMM36) invited me out to this one. Not really a travelling adventure, but more than just a car show.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/announcements/34442-cff-car-show-tx-motor-speedway-may-7-2011-a.html#post284845
Carl (HAMM36) invited me out to this one. Not really a travelling adventure, but more than just a car show.
June 2nd, 2011, 05:14 AM
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Through research, me and the previous owner came to an educated conclusion that the car was cloned about 20 years ago, so I had nothing to to with the addition of the numbers.
I am not too happy with their alignment but do not really know how to fix 'em without massive body work. The new holes would be right on the old ones. So I ignore them and go on.
Personally, I would have never put the 442 emblems on it...
April 5th, 2012, 06:33 PM
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Since I have tomorrow off, we will leave on another short vacation in the early afternoon...
I will spend two nights at a cabin at Cedar Creek Lake, do some relaxing, boating, and plenty of tops-down cruising! Will also explore Richland Chambers Lake. I found some neat cafes along the way so hopefully I will enjoy lots of yummy country cooking. Lady needs some leg exercising, so 250 miles should do her well. Temps should be 58 at night and 78 during the day - just right!
This should be a very good Good Friday if all goes well! Will post pictures when I get back...
I will spend two nights at a cabin at Cedar Creek Lake, do some relaxing, boating, and plenty of tops-down cruising! Will also explore Richland Chambers Lake. I found some neat cafes along the way so hopefully I will enjoy lots of yummy country cooking. Lady needs some leg exercising, so 250 miles should do her well. Temps should be 58 at night and 78 during the day - just right!
This should be a very good Good Friday if all goes well! Will post pictures when I get back...
April 5th, 2012, 07:00 PM
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Hey Rob, if you don't mind email me some of your trip information (Route, cafe's, motels) for your Caddo Lake - Jefferson trip...I'm thinking about taking the convertible up there when it gets here in a few weeks. I have an ORIGINAL letter written by Robert Potter in 1842 to a Texas Ranger Captain 2 days before he was shot and killed in Caddo lake.
I'm trying to make a fun trip out of visiting the courthouse to research the rest of the records...I also have original arrest warrants and court documents. I want to see they have on file to know whether I've got copies of documents or originals.
I'm trying to make a fun trip out of visiting the courthouse to research the rest of the records...I also have original arrest warrants and court documents. I want to see they have on file to know whether I've got copies of documents or originals.
April 5th, 2012, 07:17 PM
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I can look up the routes when I get back. If you have any dates planned let me know. There could be a chance I go out there again this month or next. If you are a little flexible in dates, there could be a chance we could meet on the way and caravan together...
I do know I stayed at the historic Jefferson Hotel. It was okay but would like to try a different place next time.
I ate dinner at the Uncertain General Store (restaurant inside). This was next to the marina at Caddo lake where I took the swamp boat tour. I had fried gator...
There is the Jefferson Hamburger Store and bakery - I did not eat there but sure want to try it.
Here is the courthouse...
On Sunday the prisoners were out back washing police cars...
