Hi from Iowa
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Dec 26, 2013 19:12:22 #
Carla J wrote:
Thank you. Looks like your just up the road from me. I am working on a project photographing old gas stations in operation or not. Do you have any up there in your neck of the woods?
In Colo there's a restored historic service station, cafe and motel. It's very near the intersection of highway 65 and the old Lincoln highway. It's called Niland's Cafe. I can't think of any others offhand.
Dec 26, 2013 20:58:01 #
Carla - I am up in the Sequim area at least twice a year. There are only two ways to and from the Bay Area: I-5 for speed and US101 for scenery. Anything else is asking for trouble. I've lost my windshield on a gravel road behind a logging truck while, another time, one nearly pushed me into a ravine trying to pass where there wasn't a second lane. No more back roads for me!
Dec 26, 2013 22:04:27 #
Carla J
Loc: Monroe, IA
Whuff wrote:
In Colo there's a restored historic service station, cafe and motel. It's very near the intersection of highway 65 and the old Lincoln highway. It's called Niland's Cafe. I can't think of any others offhand.
Thank you, I will have to go check it out.😊
Dec 26, 2013 22:13:02 #
Carla J
Loc: Monroe, IA
Selkii wrote:
Carla - I am up in the Sequim area at least twice a year. There are only two ways to and from the Bay Area: I-5 for speed and US101 for scenery. Anything else is asking for trouble. I've lost my windshield on a gravel road behind a logging truck while, another time, one nearly pushed me into a ravine trying to pass where there wasn't a second lane. No more back roads for me!
Selkirk - that sounds just as scary. I see you are in Oakland. I used to live in Alameda about 6 years ago. I miss the Bay Area and all the great restaurants, don't miss all the people. Got to be way too many people for me. Or maybe just getting older I like a little slower pace of life.
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I agree with you, which is why I pass through Sequim "at least" 2x/year on my way to rural Vancouver Island even if it means leaving my husband back in Oakland.
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Dec 27, 2013 08:15:02 #
Carla J wrote:
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Welcome Carla. Enjoy :thumbup:
Mike
Dec 27, 2013 08:44:01 #
Welcome to the forum, Carla. Many good people here to help with questions or problems, should you have any, but it's first and foremost about having fun! Don't be shy about posting!
Dec 27, 2013 08:48:31 #
Hi and welcome from another fellow Iowan. I am one of the amateurs on here but I have learned more on this site in 3 months than I learned in 3 years trying to figure it out for myself. Old gas stations sound like a fun project. Iowa is also good for old barns and country churches. I figure someone has to record them before they are all gone. The Prairie restoration near your town is one of my favorite places to take pictures and they have started to have photo walks.
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Welcome, I'm sure you will enjoy this site. Looking forward to seeing your photos
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