AFTR's Daily Commute

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 6:53 am

Below is Part 2 of the Season of the Elk.

The final pic is of me wearing my elk-print jacket.

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Post by **LarsMac** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 7:53 am

It's nice to see the reintroduction of Elk in the Smokies is going well. They are magnificent critters.

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Sun Oct 18, 2015 4:00 am

You Americans are certainly blessed with some beautiful creatures AND scenery, to be sure! Spare a sympathetic thought for us Brits crowded onto this increasingly industrialized and beleaguered rock in the east Atlantic.....

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Oct 22, 2015 4:33 pm

23 Ways to Wake Up Happier Every Morning

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 6:12 am

8 Hidden Locations in Georgia

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 7:04 am

What America’s immigrants looked like when they arrived on Ellis Island - The Washington Post

Everywhere around the world They're coming to America Everytime that flags unfurled They're coming to America Got a dream to take them there They're coming to America Got a dream they come to share They're coming to America They're coming to America

Neil Diamond quote

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,

With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name

Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command

The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she

With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:30 pm

Wonder Years: 50 reasons why motoring was better in the old days

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 4:57 pm

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:05 am

Hubby is recovering today after his first cataract surgery yesterday. By coincidence, I had cataract surgery done twenty years ago by Hubby's doctor's father. I am always grateful for having this surgery done as my vision was indeed improved. Anyone else have this procedure done?

Cataract Surgery Procedure: Safety, Recovery, Effects, and More

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:09 am

Last week, Hubby and I bought a classic 1966 Ford Mustang. Sweet!

Do you own a classic car?

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ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:52 am

along-for-the-ride;1489555 wrote: Last week, Hubby and I bought a classic 1966 Ford Mustang. Sweet!

Do you own a classic car?

I think my 1988 Jaguar is classy. Oh! You said "classic". lol

Post by **LarsMac** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:36 am

Very nice. That's a cool little car.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Nov 26, 2015 10:49 am

“It is for giving thanks to God for a turkey: What foreigners think Thanksgiving means

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Dec 06, 2015 6:08 am

Travel advise..............

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 2:07 pm

I don't visit as much as I used to, but I still visit.

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ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 2:32 pm

along-for-the-ride;1491030 wrote: I don't visit as much as I used to, but I still visit.

I miss your visits. :-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 6:57 pm

A new year and hopes for a better future for our troubled world..............

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 7:29 pm

Two versions of the same song. Both moving.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 6:24 am

Windows to the past:

25 amazing finds from the New York Public Library Collection

Post by **LarsMac** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:44 am

along-for-the-ride;1491298 wrote:

Two versions of the same song. Both moving.

My punker Grandson pointed the second one out to me. It is, indeed, quite moving. One of the best covers that have been done of SoS, I think

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 11:55 am

I can't say I've ever heard of Disturbed before, but he certainly does have a magnificent & emotive voice. I wonder if he wrote the arrangement, or if it was written for him.

I'm not so sure I would consider that a cover, though, rather than interpretation. In my view a cover tend to try to emulate the original as closely as possible. This is totally different, taking the aggressive rather than the submissive - something I previously wouldn't have thought would work.

Post by **LarsMac** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 1:23 pm

Good point

Thanks

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 5:02 pm

At first, I was reluctant to play the "Disturbed" version, but I'm glad I did decide to view it. Quite stirring.

Thank you for your replies.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:48 pm

50 of the most scenic drives in America for breathtaking road trips

Well, I've been on the Blue Ridge Parkway anyway. :driving:

Post by **LarsMac** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:27 pm

along-for-the-ride;1493965 wrote: 50 of the most scenic drives in America for breathtaking road trips

Well, I've been on the Blue Ridge Parkway anyway. :driving:

Nice collection. I've driven about half of those.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:29 pm

along-for-the-ride;1493965 wrote: 50 of the most scenic drives in America for breathtaking road trips

Well, I've been on the Blue Ridge Parkway anyway. :driving:
Thanks for sharing.

I've been on about 2/3 of them. I think the most notable of them were the Road To The Sun (MT. We drove down through the clouds) Road To Hana (I have a shirt that says "I Survived the Road To Hana" Sedona (AZ), Rt. 1 up the CA. coast, and Rt. 66 in Kansas, only because I was born close to it.

Post by **LarsMac** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 3:34 pm

Route 66 through Kansas doesn't take very long. But it is a nice area.

AFTR, Surely, you've driven GA 197.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 4:28 pm

LarsMac;1493981 wrote: Route 66 through Kansas doesn't take very long. But it is a nice area.

AFTR, Surely, you've driven GA 197.

As a matter of fact, we do, on our way up to the Mountains Scenic 197

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:50 pm

along-for-the-ride;1493965 wrote: 50 of the most scenic drives in America for breathtaking road trips

Well, I've been on the Blue Ridge Parkway anyway. :driving:

Thanks for the great additions to my to-do list.

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Sun May 01, 2016 12:29 pm

Hey, has anybody seen our AFTR ? I do hope she's OK. Although I don't very often post on her thread, I enjoy reading it quite often, so where has our AFTR gorn ? :driving: :-3

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Sun May 01, 2016 2:55 pm

Now that you mention it, Gill.............good question.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sun May 01, 2016 8:32 pm

AnneBoleyn;1495194 wrote: Now that you mention it, Gill.............good question.

Yes, I miss AFTR and her road trips. :-4

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon May 02, 2016 2:22 pm

Thank you for thinking about me. :-4

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Mon May 02, 2016 3:21 pm

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Mon May 02, 2016 4:48 pm

along-for-the-ride;1495247 wrote:

Thank you for thinking about me. :-4

Yippee!! :yh_hugs

Love that video.

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Mon May 02, 2016 5:33 pm

along-for-the-ride;1495247 wrote:

Thank you for thinking about me. :-4

Are you OK AFTR ? We wondered what had happened to you. So glad you responded, thanks ! :-6

:driving:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 24, 2016 1:25 pm

Photographs of everyday life in 1950s New York City discovered in an attic 45 years later | Creative Boom I think these old photos are great. I've never been to New York, have you?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon May 30, 2016 2:17 pm

Thought for the day..............

Whose Diane? :wah:

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ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Mon May 30, 2016 3:01 pm

along-for-the-ride;1496236 wrote: Photographs of everyday life in 1950s New York City discovered in an attic 45 years later | Creative Boom I think these old photos are great. I've never been to New York, have you?

Yes I've been to New York several times.

I can't see the photos you posted?????

Post by **LarsMac** » Tue May 31, 2016 10:07 am

ZAP;1496455 wrote: Yes I've been to New York several times.

I can't see the photos you posted?????

Can you not get to the link in the post, ZAP?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jul 03, 2016 5:05 am

13 Spectacular Free Fireworks Shows for Fourth of July

Happy 4th of July to my fellow Americans and to the rest , Have a great Monday!

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:42 pm

along-for-the-ride;1496236 wrote: Photographs of everyday life in 1950s New York City discovered in an attic 45 years later | Creative Boom I think these old photos are great. I've never been to New York, have you?

Wow! Thanks for the great photos!

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:44 pm

LarsMac;1496478 wrote: Can you not get to the link in the post, ZAP?

Yeah, I did finally! My stupidity. Thanks LarsMac.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:48 pm

along-for-the-ride;1498159 wrote: 13 Spectacular Free Fireworks Shows for Fourth of July

Happy 4th of July to my fellow Americans and to the rest , Have a great Monday!

You have some great sites there! Last year I was in Perdido Key, FL. and it was the most spectacular show I ever saw. All the hotels down the strand and across the water and they would set off one after the other. It lasted for about 1 1/2 hours. Amazing!

HAPPY 4TH EVERYBODY!:yh_party

Post by **LarsMac** » Sun Jul 03, 2016 3:20 pm

Great list of cities, AFTR.

We'll be at the Denver show tonight.

Boulder and Loveland also put on a great show. And tomorrow we'll be at the Greeley Stampede for Rodeo, Barbeque, and Fireworks.

We were at Miami a few years ago, sitting on a friend's boat watching the show. That was great.

The only one on that list I have never been to for July 4 is St Louis.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:51 am

Hey LarsMac and ZAP! Thanks for posting in my thread.

This Friday, Hubby and I will be on our vacation in the Smoky Mountain area again. I hope to have some photos to share.

This has been some hot summer, and it's not even August yet. I do, however, spend much of my time indoors with the air-conditioner.

The attached photo was taken last winter and is on my Job ID.

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Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Sun Jul 24, 2016 8:43 am

Years (and years) ago, I was driving in the Smokies and relaxing in the vibe. I was a little bummed by the fact that I only had another day or so before I would have to leave and head back to the city. I had a tape of an old Firesign Theater album playing in the background. It suddenly caught my attention when a voice on the tape said, "If you lived here, you'd be home by now." That thought ran through my mind for the days I had remaining there and made it even more difficult to leave.

I look forward to your pictures.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:45 am

Have a great trip AFTR! I just got back from 6 weeks away. It was ok in Kansas, heat records were set in Las Vegas, I was cold in Pittsburgh (my friends keep their A/C very low!) and I slept under covers in San Jose. Now the desert had its hottest day this year on Friday but 1 degree cooler, 117, when I got home yesterday. I'm ready for another getaway! :rolleyes::eek:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Aug 06, 2016 6:42 am

Here's some photos from our vacation......

We left a day early because Hubby was feeling chronic pain from a "spondylosis of the dorsal spine and a 1.2 compression fracture". We went to see his doctor as soon as possible after we returned. He's been given pain pills, muscle relaxers, hot pads, cold packs and topicals, but still feels pain. We think he hurt himself when he used his chain saw to cut up a tree that fell on our chicken shed during a storm a few weeks ago. He had no help and had to do this all by himself and just took on too much. So, although I am smiling in the photos he took of me, I was very concerning about Hubby. He tried to enjoy the vacation as much as he could...bless his heart.

The last photo is of the storm damage Hubby has to clean up...........but not now.

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ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sat Aug 06, 2016 2:19 pm

along-for-the-ride;1499709 wrote: Here's some photos from our vacation......

We left a day early because Hubby was feeling chronic pain from a "spondylosis of the dorsal spine and a 1.2 compression fracture". We went to see his doctor as soon as possible after we returned. He's been given pain pills, muscle relaxers, hot pads, cold packs and topicals, but still feels pain. We think he hurt himself when he used his chain saw to cut up a tree that fell on our chicken shed during a storm a few weeks ago. He had no help and had to do this all by himself and just took on too much. So, although I am smiling in the photos he took of me, I was very concerning about Hubby. He tried to enjoy the vacation as much as he could...bless his heart.

The last photo is of the storm damage Hubby has to clean up...........but not now.

Ouch! Hubby sounds like a trooper! I hope he feels better soon. Thanks for posting the photos.