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Day: June 29, 2006

Happy Birthday to the Interstate System

Posted on June 29, 2006 By Tom No Comments on Happy Birthday to the Interstate System
Geocaching and Maps, Travel

I almost let this one slip past.  Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Eisenhower Interstate System.  Dwight D. signed the legislation on this date in 1956, and soon thereafter work on I-70 in Kansas was begun. As I cruised down I-85 this morning, I listened to a segment on Morning Edition about the anniversary. 

River Jordan

Posted on June 29, 2006 By Tom No Comments on River Jordan
Things Overheard

So, do you have any plans to travel for the Fourth? No, I’m was on vacation last week, and I’m heading to London in a couple of weeks. I’ve never wanted to go to London or any other place in Europe.  I’ve only been to the Holey Land. (Vain attempt is made to disguise eye-rolling … Read More “River Jordan” »

More Tilt-Shift Goodness

Posted on June 29, 2006 By Tom No Comments on More Tilt-Shift Goodness
Photography

Having learned this nifty new technique, I had to go back through my collection of images and see if I had more shots suitable for tilt-shift. The ones below are the results. These really look better in the larger format, so click on the pictures to see the larger images. I’ve gotten where it takes … Read More “More Tilt-Shift Goodness” »

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