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Re: National Road
Posted By: Grishny, on host 206.152.253.15
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2000, at 13:45:45
In Reply To: Re: National Road posted by Howard on Tuesday, September 19, 2000, at 11:53:39:

> There is a great deal of nostalgia about some of those old routes. 66, 40, 1, and 41 are among the most popular. They are good highways for people who want to see the real America. It's best to see them in a vintage convertible, or on a Harley, or (why not?)on an old-time motorscooter. You might want to check out the Natchez Trace parkway that begins in Middle Tennessee and goes to Mississsippi. Great for camping or bicycling.
> Howard

I don't remember what it was called, but I recently saw a movie trailer for a film about an old man who is determined to cross the country on his old beat-up riding mower. It stars Richard Farnsworth. There were numerous shots of him driving down long country roads going about ten miles an hour or so, dragging his trailer full of stuff behind him while other traffic zoomed by going fifty or sixty.

It looked and sounded like it was supposed to be a "touching" film, but the effect of the trailer struck me as somewhat funny. Anyway...

You mentioned route 41. Route 41 is Main Street in the town I live in. If you ever decide to drive it, stop by and see some real Americans.

Grishny of Troy

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