Last month Beth and I were in London, and when we went to see the house where Charles Dickens was born, we discovered that it was on a street with a very familiar name.
Tuesday, December 16, 2003
Thursday, November 20, 2003
New Pics From Jill
The pictures just keep on coming. Check out the latest additions at the 2003 Doughty 500 Photo Page.
The pictures just keep on coming. Check out the latest additions at the 2003 Doughty 500 Photo Page.
Monday, October 06, 2003
Now That Was A Road Trip
If you get a chance, try to catch the latest Ken Burn's documentary
Horatio's Drive on PBS.
In the spring of 1903, on a whim and a fifty-dollar bet, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson set off from San Francisco in a 20-horsepower Winton touring car hoping to become the first person to cross the United States in the new-fangled "horseless carriage." At the time there were only 150 miles of paved roads in the entire country, all of them within city limits. There were no gas stations and virtually no road maps as we know them today. Most people doubted that the automobile had much of a future. Jackson's trip would prove them wrong.
In Minneapolis the two hour program will be broadcast tonight at 8pm. Check your local PBS stations for air times and dates.
If you get a chance, try to catch the latest Ken Burn's documentary
Horatio's Drive on PBS.
In the spring of 1903, on a whim and a fifty-dollar bet, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson set off from San Francisco in a 20-horsepower Winton touring car hoping to become the first person to cross the United States in the new-fangled "horseless carriage." At the time there were only 150 miles of paved roads in the entire country, all of them within city limits. There were no gas stations and virtually no road maps as we know them today. Most people doubted that the automobile had much of a future. Jackson's trip would prove them wrong.
In Minneapolis the two hour program will be broadcast tonight at 8pm. Check your local PBS stations for air times and dates.
Thursday, August 28, 2003
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
You're Not At A Car Show Anymore
The pictures just keep on coming. Check out the latest additions at the 2003 Doughty 500 Photo Page.
The pictures just keep on coming. Check out the latest additions at the 2003 Doughty 500 Photo Page.
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Sam's Wrap Up
Here's a summary of this year's Doughty 500 from Sam:
Thirteen Model T's, ranging from 1914 to 1927, (plus a 1931 Model A), five modern vehicles, and 57 persons took part in the 2003 Doughty 500. The navigation plan promised "Rocks, Mud and Fun". The tour met these goals, though many details of the plan fell by the wayside due to missing bridges, thunderstorms and mishaps.
Days one was uneventful, All hands made the long trek to Hayward with minimal problems.
Day two was an easy tour to Moose Lake, with lunch at Louie's Landing.
Day 3 started well, with an 8 mile run through Phipps Fire Lane providing the promised mud and rocks. Some spoilsports did not seem to see the fun in jouncing over the rocks and into the mud holes. One Model T came down a hill a bit fast, hit soft sand, jack knifed and went down about a six-foot slope, barely missing a big oak tree.. Driver and passenger escaped unscathed, One of the follow-up cars, a 4X4 Astro van, pulled the T back to the roadway. The T, undamaged except for a running board brace, continued the days tour. The next leg was to be through forest roads northwest of Cable. The route was blocked by construction of a new bridge.
Deputy navigator Mike found an alternate route northeastward to Telemark Lodge, where we had a delicious lunch. The afternoon tour was to be an enjoyable drive back to Hayward. A thunderstorm, with high winds and vicious lightning, quickly put an end to the "enjoyable" part of the drive for those in open cars. Those few in closed cars were the envy of all the sopping wet touring car types. The storm let up just as we reached a snug little roadside bar, where we dried our outside, while wetting our tonsils with some of the bar stock.
Day 4 was our day off. Most stayed around the Comfort Suites, although several insatiable Model T types made the optional run to Stone Lake to check out the antique stores. That evening we held our group dinner at "Famous Dave's", where all joined in for a great feast of barbecue served in garbage can lids!
Day 5 was the finale. Some participants trailered their cars home from Hayward, but most joined in the convoy back to Eau Claire. We made our obligatory stop at the old farmstead in Ladysmith, where the "Model T shed" is the last reminder that this was once the Doughty farm. All was going well until 30 miles out of Eau Claire, when the engine of Brendan's 17 touring decided to shed a few interior parts. Towed to temporary rest in a farmyard, Bren later trailered it back home, No autopsy report yet.
And more pictures added to the 2003 Doughty 500 Photo Page.
Here's a summary of this year's Doughty 500 from Sam:
Thirteen Model T's, ranging from 1914 to 1927, (plus a 1931 Model A), five modern vehicles, and 57 persons took part in the 2003 Doughty 500. The navigation plan promised "Rocks, Mud and Fun". The tour met these goals, though many details of the plan fell by the wayside due to missing bridges, thunderstorms and mishaps.
Days one was uneventful, All hands made the long trek to Hayward with minimal problems.
Day two was an easy tour to Moose Lake, with lunch at Louie's Landing.
Day 3 started well, with an 8 mile run through Phipps Fire Lane providing the promised mud and rocks. Some spoilsports did not seem to see the fun in jouncing over the rocks and into the mud holes. One Model T came down a hill a bit fast, hit soft sand, jack knifed and went down about a six-foot slope, barely missing a big oak tree.. Driver and passenger escaped unscathed, One of the follow-up cars, a 4X4 Astro van, pulled the T back to the roadway. The T, undamaged except for a running board brace, continued the days tour. The next leg was to be through forest roads northwest of Cable. The route was blocked by construction of a new bridge.
Deputy navigator Mike found an alternate route northeastward to Telemark Lodge, where we had a delicious lunch. The afternoon tour was to be an enjoyable drive back to Hayward. A thunderstorm, with high winds and vicious lightning, quickly put an end to the "enjoyable" part of the drive for those in open cars. Those few in closed cars were the envy of all the sopping wet touring car types. The storm let up just as we reached a snug little roadside bar, where we dried our outside, while wetting our tonsils with some of the bar stock.
Day 4 was our day off. Most stayed around the Comfort Suites, although several insatiable Model T types made the optional run to Stone Lake to check out the antique stores. That evening we held our group dinner at "Famous Dave's", where all joined in for a great feast of barbecue served in garbage can lids!
Day 5 was the finale. Some participants trailered their cars home from Hayward, but most joined in the convoy back to Eau Claire. We made our obligatory stop at the old farmstead in Ladysmith, where the "Model T shed" is the last reminder that this was once the Doughty farm. All was going well until 30 miles out of Eau Claire, when the engine of Brendan's 17 touring decided to shed a few interior parts. Towed to temporary rest in a farmyard, Bren later trailered it back home, No autopsy report yet.
And more pictures added to the 2003 Doughty 500 Photo Page.
Friday, August 08, 2003
Ford Museum Get's A Tuneup (and more)
From Thursday's Wall Street Journal Opinionjournal.com by Dale Buss:
Yes, they really are. Fascinating artifacts have been scattered throughout this place since the indoor Henry Ford Museum and outdoor Greenfield Village opened in 1929 here in Ford Motor Co.'s hometown. Ford himself built the collection, mainly to illustrate forever the role of a handful of innovators in improving American life. Since his death in 1947, stewards have broadened that charter and now seek out and showcase just about anything that has had a role in raising our standard of living. "We have a bias toward things that demonstrate innovation, resourcefulness and ingenuity," says Steve Hamp, president of The Henry Ford.
From Thursday's Wall Street Journal Opinionjournal.com by Dale Buss:
Yes, they really are. Fascinating artifacts have been scattered throughout this place since the indoor Henry Ford Museum and outdoor Greenfield Village opened in 1929 here in Ford Motor Co.'s hometown. Ford himself built the collection, mainly to illustrate forever the role of a handful of innovators in improving American life. Since his death in 1947, stewards have broadened that charter and now seek out and showcase just about anything that has had a role in raising our standard of living. "We have a bias toward things that demonstrate innovation, resourcefulness and ingenuity," says Steve Hamp, president of The Henry Ford.
2003 Doughty 500 Photos Now Available
Many more "action" photos now available at the 2003 Doughty 500 Photo Page.
Many more "action" photos now available at the 2003 Doughty 500 Photo Page.
Saturday, August 02, 2003
Monday, July 28, 2003
2003 Doughty 500 Kicks Off
Today marks the official start of the 2003 Doughty 500. The caravan of Model T's set off from Eau Claire and will make their to Hayward which will serve as base camp for this year's tour. I will join the gang in Hayward on Wednesday night and will likely have pictures to post by next week.
This page will now serve as the main index for the Doughty 500 web site. If you have any questions or comments please let me know.
Today marks the official start of the 2003 Doughty 500. The caravan of Model T's set off from Eau Claire and will make their to Hayward which will serve as base camp for this year's tour. I will join the gang in Hayward on Wednesday night and will likely have pictures to post by next week.
This page will now serve as the main index for the Doughty 500 web site. If you have any questions or comments please let me know.
Sunday, July 20, 2003
Fund For The Fallen
From yesterday's Minneapolis Star Tribune:
A memorial fund has been established for the family of Sgt. First Class Dan Gabrielson, who was killed July 9 in Iraq. Gabrielson, 41, was an Army Reservist from Frederic, Wis. His convoy was hit by a rocket propelled grenade north of Baghdad. Donations may be sent to:
Dan Gabrielson Fund
Att: Glen Meir, Bremer Bank
109 Wisconsin Ave N.
Frederic, WI 54837
From yesterday's Minneapolis Star Tribune:
A memorial fund has been established for the family of Sgt. First Class Dan Gabrielson, who was killed July 9 in Iraq. Gabrielson, 41, was an Army Reservist from Frederic, Wis. His convoy was hit by a rocket propelled grenade north of Baghdad. Donations may be sent to:
Dan Gabrielson Fund
Att: Glen Meir, Bremer Bank
109 Wisconsin Ave N.
Frederic, WI 54837
Sunday, July 06, 2003
Rocks, Mud, and Fun
Here is the 2003 Doughty 500 schedule by day courtesy of Uncle Sam:
Mon Jul 28 - Drive from Eau Claire to Hayward. Lunch in Ladysmith.
Tue Jul 29 - Easy drive to Moose Lake - Lunch at Louie's Landing.
Wed Jul 30 - Long drive - Mosquito Trail, Seeley, Forest roads, Pigeon Lake, Lake Owen, Snowmobile trails, etc. Lots of rocks, mud, and fun. Lunch at Cable.
Thu Jul 31 - Day off. (Drive to Stone Lake optional) Group dinner in evening.
Fri Aug 1 - Hayward to Eau Claire - Lunch in Ladysmith again.
Here is the 2003 Doughty 500 schedule by day courtesy of Uncle Sam:
Mon Jul 28 - Drive from Eau Claire to Hayward. Lunch in Ladysmith.
Tue Jul 29 - Easy drive to Moose Lake - Lunch at Louie's Landing.
Wed Jul 30 - Long drive - Mosquito Trail, Seeley, Forest roads, Pigeon Lake, Lake Owen, Snowmobile trails, etc. Lots of rocks, mud, and fun. Lunch at Cable.
Thu Jul 31 - Day off. (Drive to Stone Lake optional) Group dinner in evening.
Fri Aug 1 - Hayward to Eau Claire - Lunch in Ladysmith again.
Tuesday, June 17, 2003
Doughty 500 Dress Code
If your wardrobe isn't quite up to snuff to the demanding standards of the Doughty 500 (floral print camp shirts-the gaudier the better-extra credit if alcoholic beverages are included) I suggest you make a stop at the nearest Kohls. They have quite the selection available at significantly reduced prices. The money you save buying a shirt could be put towards much nobler pursuits. Such as buying me a round.
If your wardrobe isn't quite up to snuff to the demanding standards of the Doughty 500 (floral print camp shirts-the gaudier the better-extra credit if alcoholic beverages are included) I suggest you make a stop at the nearest Kohls. They have quite the selection available at significantly reduced prices. The money you save buying a shirt could be put towards much nobler pursuits. Such as buying me a round.
Monday, June 16, 2003
Kathryn's Poem
Model T's by Kathryn Rose:
Model T's are very old cars.
Cars without windows, seatbelts, or bars.
While you're bump, bump, bumping along,
You can stick your feet out and sing a song.
My family comes from all around,
To ride in these cars that make lots of sound.
The best part of it all is,
Seeing my family and all their kids.
We travel in these cars for five or six days,
And when we get lost it's like a maze.
And when it's all over I'm very sad,
But I think of next year and I'm glad.
Model T's by Kathryn Rose:
Model T's are very old cars.
Cars without windows, seatbelts, or bars.
While you're bump, bump, bumping along,
You can stick your feet out and sing a song.
My family comes from all around,
To ride in these cars that make lots of sound.
The best part of it all is,
Seeing my family and all their kids.
We travel in these cars for five or six days,
And when we get lost it's like a maze.
And when it's all over I'm very sad,
But I think of next year and I'm glad.
Monday, June 09, 2003
Passing The Hat
On the weekend on July 12 and 13th I will be participating, once again, as part of a team in the MS S.U.N. (Skate Up North) 75. The MS75 is a two day seventy five mile inline skate from Hinckley to Duluth, Minnesota to raise funds for the Minnesota Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It's a good event for a great cause.
Any and all donations are greatly appreciated and are also tax deductible. Simply click on this Paypal button to make a pledge:
If you'd like a receipt for tax purposes just send me an e-mail with your address and I'll shoot one out to you. Upon the successful completion of the seventy five mile skate (and assuming I don't take a header off the trail into the St. Louis River) I'll post a recap of the weekend here and maybe even a pic or two.
Thanks for your support. And please pray for a dry weekend on the 12th and 13th. I know I will.
On the weekend on July 12 and 13th I will be participating, once again, as part of a team in the MS S.U.N. (Skate Up North) 75. The MS75 is a two day seventy five mile inline skate from Hinckley to Duluth, Minnesota to raise funds for the Minnesota Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It's a good event for a great cause.
Any and all donations are greatly appreciated and are also tax deductible. Simply click on this Paypal button to make a pledge:
If you'd like a receipt for tax purposes just send me an e-mail with your address and I'll shoot one out to you. Upon the successful completion of the seventy five mile skate (and assuming I don't take a header off the trail into the St. Louis River) I'll post a recap of the weekend here and maybe even a pic or two.
Thanks for your support. And please pray for a dry weekend on the 12th and 13th. I know I will.
Wednesday, June 04, 2003
Progress?
Minneapolis Star Tribune -- Sierra Club challenges Ford on environment:
The Sierra Club is questioning Ford Motor Co.'s environmental record in an ad timed to coincide with the automaker's 100th birthday.
Under the heading, "A Century of Innovation . . . Except At Ford," the ad shows a Model T Ford, which it says got 25 miles per gallon, next to a Ford Explorer, which gets 16 miles per gallon.
"Begin your second century with innovation truly worth celebrating," the Sierra Club says in the ad.
Minneapolis Star Tribune -- Sierra Club challenges Ford on environment:
The Sierra Club is questioning Ford Motor Co.'s environmental record in an ad timed to coincide with the automaker's 100th birthday.
Under the heading, "A Century of Innovation . . . Except At Ford," the ad shows a Model T Ford, which it says got 25 miles per gallon, next to a Ford Explorer, which gets 16 miles per gallon.
"Begin your second century with innovation truly worth celebrating," the Sierra Club says in the ad.
Tuesday, June 03, 2003
Now That's What You Call A Tour Part II
The Salt Lake Tribune -- Caravan of Model T Fords Treks Through Utah
The Salt Lake Tribune -- Caravan of Model T Fords Treks Through Utah
Now That's What You Call A Tour Part 1
Model T’s on tour Cars on way to Michigan for 100th anniversary of Ford’s founding
Model T’s on tour Cars on way to Michigan for 100th anniversary of Ford’s founding
Friday, May 30, 2003
Report From Uncle Sam
The new motel is the "Comfort Suites" at 15586 County Road B, about a mile east of downtown and about 3 miles west of the LCO casino.
Each room has a queen bed, a convertible sofa, a lounge chair, a microwave, and refrigerator.
It's a real nice new place. I was there with Mike last week.
Uncle Sam
The new motel is the "Comfort Suites" at 15586 County Road B, about a mile east of downtown and about 3 miles west of the LCO casino.
Each room has a queen bed, a convertible sofa, a lounge chair, a microwave, and refrigerator.
It's a real nice new place. I was there with Mike last week.
Uncle Sam
Thursday, May 29, 2003
New Hotel Info For 2003 Doughty 500
Important 500 news: The hotel has changed! Please
call and cancel your reservations at the old hotel and
make new reservations as soon as possible. The cutoff
for new reservations is 28 June under the Doughty
Reunion Block of rooms. The old hotel was...old! The
new one has a very large breakfast and gathering area
as well as laundry, coffee makers, refrigerators,
microwave, pool, whirlpool, sauna.
Here is the NEW info:
Ask for the Doughty Reunion Block.
Jul 28 - Aug 1
Phone: 715-634-0700
Margaret Smith is the GM and the sales agent who made
the reservation.
Please call the OLD hotel to cancel:
715-634-4959
Important 500 news: The hotel has changed! Please
call and cancel your reservations at the old hotel and
make new reservations as soon as possible. The cutoff
for new reservations is 28 June under the Doughty
Reunion Block of rooms. The old hotel was...old! The
new one has a very large breakfast and gathering area
as well as laundry, coffee makers, refrigerators,
microwave, pool, whirlpool, sauna.
Here is the NEW info:
Ask for the Doughty Reunion Block.
Jul 28 - Aug 1
Phone: 715-634-0700
Margaret Smith is the GM and the sales agent who made
the reservation.
Please call the OLD hotel to cancel:
715-634-4959
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