Excellent explanation on Ludlow, now I finally understand why "I guess the city drops what it don't need Especially if at last you don't succeed" thanks for posting your video.
Lots of great info in this video. Really enjoyed this. Love this section of Route 66 and have driven it quite a few times but learned something new. Thank you.
Just some info: Very good and enjoyable, with reference to route 66 the road prior to National Old Trails Road (NOTR) was the Santa Fe-Grand Canyon-Needles National Highway, which ran from LA to Romeoville, 6 miles west of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The route was, mapped by O.K. Parker from the Automobile Club of Southern California (ACSC). The route was signposted by members of the Santa Fe-Grand Canyon-Needles National Highway (SFGCNHH) Association, which was, formed in San Bernardino (SB), CA in February 1913. Dish Hill The rockwork around Dish Hill was, built in 1913 by the SB County and (SFGCNHH) became the western link of (NOTR) and by 1914 was re-mapped and signposted as NOTR by ACSC. The route was used as the main road until 1915 when it was moved to the south side to the RR tracks however; in 1919, this northern route was used again while the RR was double tracking in this area between Ludlow and Amboy. You might try and get ahold of Mike Boultinghouse if you do any more in the area of California 66.
Adam Going back over your video and Ludlow; here is some trivia. Ludlow Hotel: On the west side of the hotel opposite the front door to the lobby in I believe 1988 or 89, when Mike, Doug, Dan, and I was there you could see the well-defined blacktop roadway that was NOTR and early 66 running through the now hotel lobby. About 1/8 of a mile, west this alignment ran into present day alignment of 66. Looking at google earth there is a big metal building setting on the road behind the hotel now.
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That's what I originally thought, but when I found them on the National Old Trails Road, it didn't seem likely. NOTR was pretty much an auto-only road.
To me the subject is interesting, and his explanations are informative, concise, and entertaining, but I don't like being shoved so closely up to his face. That dude is not pleasant to look at. I want to step back; I feel he's standing too near. Subconsciously I think he has bad breath. But the subject is fascinating, and his coverage and treatment are otherwise top-notch! What to do? As a work-around, I held my hand up covering 3/4 of the screen to block his mug but still see the edges. His voice is pleasant and the audio quality and backing music and the scenery are great. Dude! Don't shoot with the camera so close to your nose! Get a long selfie-stick, or put the camera on a tripod and step back, or just shoot the spellbinding scenes and locations, then give us the well-researched and educational narration using voice-over. Ludlow! Amboy! Siberia! I watched to the end with my hand held up to the screen.
Duly noted, and thanks for watching! 'Twas in the midst of the pandemic. As noted in the intro, there weren't (m)any grooming options available, the desert wind does what it does, and this was the window to shoot and the equipment that I had. :) It was what it was and I'm glad you were able to get value from the video despite having to tolerate the hideousness of my visage.
@@karmafrog1 You show grace and equanimity, taking this criticism in stride. Not all viewers may react as I did -- my sensitivity in this area may just reflect my own personality and psyche. It's not necessarily that you're hideous, it's more that the camera is too close, with your visage occupying 3/4 of the frame. I kept trying to peer around the edges to see the historical auto trails. No persons except youthful models look good that close-up. However, if you hired youthful models to appear on screen, they wouldn't speak with the same authority and experience. This Episode 37 is the first of your videos I've watched ... are they all this way? :-) I'll watch several more. I certainly got value from it. I've subscribed and turned on notifications.
@@peoawrightson Thanks man. Criticism's good. I can take it. The honest truth is I looked like shit in this video, and I knew it (hence the disclaimer), but it was either look like shit and do it, or no video. The suggestions you made are good, just weren't doable in this time frame. That's kind of all there was to it. I wasn't happy about not being able to get a haircut after three months, at all. You might not think I look great in the other videos but I can guarantee I will look *less bad*!
Interesting video exploring auto trails old route 66 👍
Love this! I love seeing other people who appreciate the history of roads and go out to explore them. Well done!
Thanks so much for watching and for the encouraging words, Rusty!
Daggett Garage plaque courtesy of E Clampus Vitus Billy Holcomb Chapter 1069. Great episode!
We thank 'em!
Super cool!
Fascinating. I am impressed!
This video is well beyond interesting. Thank you for it.
Thank you for watching!
Excellent research and video. Thanks for doing this.
Excellent explanation on Ludlow, now I finally understand why "I guess the city drops what it don't need
Especially if at last you don't succeed" thanks for posting your video.
Over the summer I actually shot footage for a video for that song, which will likely appear in the next few months.
@@karmafrog1 That is cool, I'm looking forward to seeing that.
That was a lot of interesting history. Thanks for walking us through it👍💕😊
Lots of great info in this video. Really enjoyed this. Love this section of Route 66 and have driven it quite a few times but learned something new. Thank you.
Enjoyed your U.S. 80 video as well.
Thanks, shared
Thank you!
This is some great content
Dude! You're exploring my backyard!!! I love adventuring in that place!
Yay!!!
I love this. Will be watching it again soon.
Just some info:
Very good and enjoyable, with reference to route 66 the road prior to National Old Trails Road (NOTR) was the Santa Fe-Grand Canyon-Needles National Highway, which ran from LA to Romeoville, 6 miles west of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The route was, mapped by O.K. Parker from the Automobile Club of Southern California (ACSC). The route was signposted by members of the Santa Fe-Grand Canyon-Needles National Highway (SFGCNHH) Association, which was, formed in San Bernardino (SB), CA in February 1913.
Dish Hill
The rockwork around Dish Hill was, built in 1913 by the SB County and (SFGCNHH) became the western link of (NOTR) and by 1914 was re-mapped and signposted as NOTR by ACSC. The route was used as the main road until 1915 when it was moved to the south side to the RR tracks however; in 1919, this northern route was used again while the RR was double tracking in this area between Ludlow and Amboy.
You might try and get ahold of Mike Boultinghouse if you do any more in the area of California 66.
Thanks Rick. Fantastic info that I'm sure everyone watching this will appreciate.
Interesting.
Well, that was a whole bunch of awesome!
Adam
Going back over your video and Ludlow; here is some trivia.
Ludlow Hotel:
On the west side of the hotel opposite the front door to the lobby in I believe 1988 or 89, when Mike, Doug, Dan, and I was there you could see the well-defined blacktop roadway that was NOTR and early 66 running through the now hotel lobby. About 1/8 of a mile, west this alignment ran into present day alignment of 66.
Looking at google earth there is a big metal building setting on the road
behind the hotel now.
That's an amazing story...I love it.
I went to school in Amboy.
Very interesting & informative show, Adam. I had no idea you were a Roads Scholar! I just have one question: Where did you bury the bodies?
Ah, that'll be the finale of the show...
Best ever, Adam. More of the same, pretty please. Ric
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Would those metal straps be from around wagon wheels?
That's what I originally thought, but when I found them on the National Old Trails Road, it didn't seem likely. NOTR was pretty much an auto-only road.
@@karmafrog1 They look like those metal straps that held wooden barrels together.
@@jerryboyd7086 Yeah, that's my best guess. Someone who knows more than me may chime in with more detail.
To me the subject is interesting, and his explanations are informative, concise, and entertaining, but I don't like being shoved so closely up to his face. That dude is not pleasant to look at. I want to step back; I feel he's standing too near. Subconsciously I think he has bad breath.
But the subject is fascinating, and his coverage and treatment are otherwise top-notch! What to do? As a work-around, I held my hand up covering 3/4 of the screen to block his mug but still see the edges. His voice is pleasant and the audio quality and backing music and the scenery are great. Dude! Don't shoot with the camera so close to your nose! Get a long selfie-stick, or put the camera on a tripod and step back, or just shoot the spellbinding scenes and locations, then give us the well-researched and educational narration using voice-over. Ludlow! Amboy! Siberia! I watched to the end with my hand held up to the screen.
Duly noted, and thanks for watching!
'Twas in the midst of the pandemic. As noted in the intro, there weren't (m)any grooming options available, the desert wind does what it does, and this was the window to shoot and the equipment that I had. :) It was what it was and I'm glad you were able to get value from the video despite having to tolerate the hideousness of my visage.
@@karmafrog1 You show grace and equanimity, taking this criticism in stride. Not all viewers may react as I did -- my sensitivity in this area may just reflect my own personality and psyche. It's not necessarily that you're hideous, it's more that the camera is too close, with your visage occupying 3/4 of the frame. I kept trying to peer around the edges to see the historical auto trails. No persons except youthful models look good that close-up. However, if you hired youthful models to appear on screen, they wouldn't speak with the same authority and experience. This Episode 37 is the first of your videos I've watched ... are they all this way? :-) I'll watch several more. I certainly got value from it. I've subscribed and turned on notifications.
@@peoawrightson Thanks man. Criticism's good. I can take it.
The honest truth is I looked like shit in this video, and I knew it (hence the disclaimer), but it was either look like shit and do it, or no video. The suggestions you made are good, just weren't doable in this time frame. That's kind of all there was to it. I wasn't happy about not being able to get a haircut after three months, at all.
You might not think I look great in the other videos but I can guarantee I will look *less bad*!
@@peoawrightson Oh and in other news, the cork just broke off in my half-consumed wine bottle. Your criticism did not shatter me, but that did!