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03-29-2010, 12:32 PM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
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That's a good point, Don. So many of the new bridges are not only ugly, but then they install high Jersey walls so you won't be tempted to enjoy the view.
Pat
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03-29-2010, 01:34 PM
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#82
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Ajo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Foster
If it is finished and open, we will be crossing it on October 12th.
They gonna make it?
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Looks to be a rather scary crossing if one looks down.
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03-29-2010, 02:27 PM
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1977 28' Argosy 28
Bullhead City
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Heard on Las Vegas news it should be open by November? Who knows for sure.
Am thinking will give it a couple of months of trucks and cars going over it before trying it? See if anything shakes loose.
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03-29-2010, 02:51 PM
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Here we are the other day crossing the Tacoma Narrows bridge across Puget Sound outside of Tacoma, Washington. The bridge on the left is brand new, the one we're on is the second try; the first bridge blew down. Tacoma Narrows Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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03-29-2010, 04:32 PM
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Ooops, missed the bridge pic.
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03-29-2010, 06:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Leary
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Every time I see the video clip of Galloping Gertie I get the willies. That was an expensive lesson in bridge design.
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03-29-2010, 07:06 PM
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No one was killed in that bridge deconstruct, though there was a dog that had a story for the pups. There is a urban legend about the insurance agent that figured the bridge would never go down and used the money for other things.
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04-17-2010, 01:53 PM
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Las Vegas
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Here's progress pic's as of today, 04-17-2010.
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04-17-2010, 03:15 PM
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Wow... looking really good bill.
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05-04-2010, 04:10 PM
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Annette & I are flying out this month to meet family in Vegas. We are going to drive over to see the dam and post some pic's. Anyone know of a good lunch place away from the strip and on the way?
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05-05-2010, 08:02 AM
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Las Vegas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AirHeadsRus
Annette & I are flying out this month to meet family in Vegas. We are going to drive over to see the dam and post some pic's. Anyone know of a good lunch place away from the strip and on the way?
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Hi- If you go through 'downtown' in Boulder City you'll see one block that has many outside tables to sit and have lunch. I don't remember the exact name of the resturant (sidewalk cafe) but you cant miss it as it's on the left side of the only street going through town, about one block before the big park.
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05-05-2010, 08:11 AM
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Perfect! Just what we were looking for.
Thanks,
Joe
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05-05-2010, 09:47 AM
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Las Vegas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AirHeadsRus
Perfect! Just what we were looking for.
Thanks,
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Joe- Once you're in Boulder City, to get to the dam you'll have a choice to turn left at the only red light in town but if you go straight through the light the sidewalk cafe is around another mile or so on the left.
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05-05-2010, 12:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
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Palmer Lake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xbob2
How about a whole bleeping caravan? Wouldn't that be cool? Bet people would come from miles around & far away ...
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When's it scheduled to be completed?
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05-05-2010, 12:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeppelinium
When's it scheduled to be completed?
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This year, how cool will that be!
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05-08-2010, 01:43 PM
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Las Vegas
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Here's Bridge Progress as of 05/08/2010
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05-08-2010, 04:02 PM
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Hi Bill,
Can we see vehicles already parked up there working on it?? I thought the first one would be an airstream?
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05-08-2010, 07:15 PM
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2002 27' Safari
Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Leary
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sometime in the 4Th quarter, we shall see
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05-31-2010, 01:15 PM
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Las Vegas
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Here's progress as of 05-31-2010. When looking up from street level below, it looks like foot trafic could now cross all the way. I'm guessing there is no actual road surface yet.
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05-31-2010, 02:15 PM
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#100
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Thanks, getting closer to cross.
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