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The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread
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MinnieM123
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Fyi: You might enjoy the highway sign renumbering frolics going on in MA. The report below outlines a lot of what's currently going on, and what's coming up next for the future of this large highway project.
No one can drive in this state to begin with -- can't wait to see all the craziness during this new implementation.
Exit renumbering project moves to parts of I-95 starting Thursday night
All exit numbers will be changed as part of a statewide, federally mandated renumbering project.
www.wcvb.com
donaldtoo
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StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
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Yup. They can use the bridge or go the opposite direction. It's easily avoided. It's more of a convenience than anything.
donaldtoo
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Goofyernmost
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I don't think the highway department wants to change it in Vermont. For years people have been lobbying for one or two additional exits in areas that were not highly populated when the interstate system was built. Now there are significant areas with higher density of population that do not have direct access the highways. Almost every time that hearings had been held, the biggest argument against them was that they couldn't add exits because how would they number it. If you wanted a new one between 2 and 3 for example it would change every single exit number after #2. They figure it is cheaper to inconvenience hundreds of people then just simply make them connected to the mileage when any number could be added without having to change any others. Vermont is a small state that really doesn't have that many exits to begin with. I can understand it for areas that have a much larger highway system. Here in NC they are attempting to change Highway 64 to I-88, if I remember the number correctly. For the past three or so years they have put up signs saying something to the affect of "Soon to be I-88". This year I noticed that there are still many that have both 64 and 88 listed on them, but I also noticed that there are a few that are just I-88. probably another couple of years before 64 will be gone as a primary number and just be listed as an also 64.Fyi: You might enjoy the highway sign renumbering frolics going on in MA. The report below outlines a lot of what's currently going on, and what's coming up next for the future of this large highway project.
No one can drive in this state to begin with -- can't wait to see all the craziness during this new implementation.
Exit renumbering project moves to parts of I-95 starting Thursday night
All exit numbers will be changed as part of a statewide, federally mandated renumbering project.
PS... I'm not sure of the exact number of the Interstate but that it is 80 something. It runs east and west so it must be an even number. Anyway, I have seen other places make the exit number changes by attaching another sign right next to the current number that say. "Soon to be #whatever". That takes a few years to make the complete change.
MySmallWorldof4
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When we’ve gone that way it has usually been way after rush hour. We always plan for rush hour traffic around cities.
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
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We found out we're getting a credit for all of our April and May games.
Which is a good thing actually because we were supposed to go to Williamsburg this weekend and had to cancel, so now we have our pick of weekends in April.
Figgy1
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Great minds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We like to be south of DC well before sunrise into NC is even better
Going through NC/SC/GA is a piece of cake. Just watch out for local sheriff Buford hiding in the trees. They like to pull over out of state drivers. One thing I learned if the cop asks to search your car, respond kindly
" I know you are trying to do your job but I respectfully DO NOT consent to a search of my vehicle".
MySmallWorldof4
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Usually leave at 2am. In NC before 5. This coming trip the plan is to leave around 7:30pm from youngest’s gym. They are having a final practice before the competition on Thursday. Caravan with another family. Driving through the night (ouch) and then arriving by11 in Orlando. Maybe sooner. I am taking another mom and her daughter in my car. She is pretty loud personality wise so she will keep me awake for sure although I personally prefer quiet so I can listen to the radio. Hope she doesn’t mind my 80’s music in the car. She is a tad bit younger than me.
MySmallWorldof4
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Emporia, VA has a lot of speed traps as well.
donaldtoo
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There is a truck stop/gas station in Emporia VA called the Elliott Sadler truck stop. There is a $14 lunch/dinner buffet of Southern cuisine, not much selection but good quality. It is owned by local and retired NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler. There is a shrine of NASCAR items of him in the restaurant. The staff said he comes in frequently since he lives nearby. The VA cops like to pull you over around Emporia . It is near the NC border.
donaldtoo
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donaldtoo
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Glad you enjoyed your day outside.
I LOVE being outdoors, and have really enjoyed the winter weather. Spring is o.k., though, I guess. Actually, anything except summer and I'm happy!
donaldtoo
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@donaldtoo , I noticed in one of the TR threads, you mentioned that Bell-ee Crazy Cakes turned 7 yesterday.
Happy Belated 62nd (dog years) Birthday to Belle!!!
Oh, last minute and all, but I ran around the neighborhood early this morning to find some friends to invite to Belle's belated birthday party (photo attached). If a few look a little tired or disinterested, it's only because of the early hour I got them together, for the group photo!
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Best pup birthday post EVER on these forums...!!!!!!!!!!!