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Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: September 29th, 2011, 5:24 pm
by captmojo
OZZIE4DUKE wrote:
Have you tried the new traffic pattern on the return trip onto I-40W yet? They narrow I-40W from 3 to 2 lanes in advance of the 70 merge, and reduced the merge from 2 to 1 lane. Theory being it's the merges caused by the 3 to 2 lane merge at that point on 40W, and adding 2 lands of traffic from 70 W at the same point, that are causing the big buildups in the morning, and if you do the reducing earlier on 40 it might help. Jury is still out on the experiment. I think it might actually work. I've only used it later in the day, like today. Mrs. Ozzie has been taking 70 Business through Clayton most mornings because it has been faster - the other morning there was an accident at Jones Sausage Rd that REALLY tied up 40. She stayed on 70 all the way through Garner.
The only cure will be the extension of I-540 beyond 64, down to a connection with 70.
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: September 29th, 2011, 6:37 pm
by lawgrad91
Half a day in the varnish zone, then to Childress Vineyards in Lexington for lunch w/ my fave cousin. Now I'm going to Kohl's and Planet Fitness.
I lead a very exciting life.
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: September 29th, 2011, 6:38 pm
by lawgrad91
OZZIE4DUKE wrote: the other morning there was an accident at Jones Sausage Rd that REALLY tied up 40. She stayed on 70 all the way through Garner.
JONES SAUSAGE ROAD? Really?
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: September 29th, 2011, 11:37 pm
by ArkieDukie
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, OH
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: September 30th, 2011, 9:13 am
by CameronBornAndBred
lawgrad91 wrote:OZZIE4DUKE wrote: the other morning there was an accident at Jones Sausage Rd that REALLY tied up 40. She stayed on 70 all the way through Garner.
JONES SAUSAGE ROAD? Really?
Also the entrance road to WhateverIt'sCalledNowButUsedToBeWalnutCreek Pavilion.
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: September 30th, 2011, 11:28 am
by OZZIE4DUKE
captmojo wrote:OZZIE4DUKE wrote:
Have you tried the new traffic pattern on the return trip onto I-40W yet? They narrow I-40W from 3 to 2 lanes in advance of the 70 merge, and reduced the merge from 2 to 1 lane. Theory being it's the merges caused by the 3 to 2 lane merge at that point on 40W, and adding 2 lands of traffic from 70 W at the same point, that are causing the big buildups in the morning, and if you do the reducing earlier on 40 it might help. Jury is still out on the experiment. I think it might actually work. I've only used it later in the day, like today. Mrs. Ozzie has been taking 70 Business through Clayton most mornings because it has been faster - the other morning there was an accident at Jones Sausage Rd that REALLY tied up 40. She stayed on 70 all the way through Garner.
The only cure will be the extension of I-540 beyond 64, down to a connection with 70.
No, when they widen that 2 lane stretch of 40 to three lanes all the way to where 70 business comes in solves the too few lanes problem. Of course,by then three lanes won't be enough...
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: September 30th, 2011, 11:34 am
by OZZIE4DUKE
lawgrad91 wrote:OZZIE4DUKE wrote: the other morning there was an accident at Jones Sausage Rd that REALLY tied up 40. She stayed on 70 all the way through Garner.
JONES SAUSAGE ROAD? Really?
Yup. Jesse Jones Sausage Company WAS on that road. They made Slim Jims at that plant. But there was an explosion there 2 years ago when they were doing some maintenance on an ammonia line, several workers were killed and a large part of the plant was damaged, and the new large corporate owner of the plant just closed it this summer rather than rebuild it.
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: September 30th, 2011, 9:54 pm
by DukePA
The Old Town section of San Diego. Very cool and yummy margaritas!
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: September 30th, 2011, 10:15 pm
by Very Duke Blue
We went to Old Town, San Diego this morning for Stevo's dads' memorial service. It was very nice. It was held at Cosmopolitan Hotel, built in the earlier 1800's. Awesome. The owner game me a personal tour after the service. It is now a bed and breakfast. DukePA, Stevo and I walked around Old Town for an hour or so. I could spend hours there. We then had a late lunch at Blue Water Sea Food. It was our second time there. We love that place. We are skipping dinner.
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: September 30th, 2011, 11:36 pm
by Ima Facultiwyfe
I drove home from the lake. Put it off as long as I could.
Love, Ima
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: October 1st, 2011, 12:28 pm
by captmojo
Yesterday was...
Bennettsville/Hartsville/Florence/FairBluff NC
Today, & for the next week, I'll be in a condo in Myrtle Beach. Also, pretty much in an alcoholic haze.
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: October 2nd, 2011, 6:54 am
by shereec
yesterday drove from Raleigh to Elkin to bring my husband and our friend to Elkin, NC to start their week long Cycle NC bicycle trip. Today our friend's wife and I will antique our way back to Raleigh! Wheee!
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: October 2nd, 2011, 11:19 am
by Ima Facultiwyfe
shereec wrote:yesterday drove from Raleigh to Elkin to bring my husband and our friend to Elkin, NC to start their week long Cycle NC bicycle trip. Today our friend's wife and I will antique our way back to Raleigh! Wheee!
Bicycling vs antiquing across the NC landscape? Not hard to figure out which side of these marriages is smarter. ;)
Love, Ima
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: October 2nd, 2011, 1:09 pm
by OZZIE4DUKE
I went down to Miami and the FIU game! Most worthwhile effort! And the tailgate the Vernon's and Varner's put on was first rate! They had 125 friends and family at the game. Pictures tomorrow maybe.
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: October 2nd, 2011, 8:30 pm
by Very Duke Blue
OZZIE4DUKE wrote:I went down to Miami and the FIU game! Most worthwhile effort! And the tailgate the Vernon's and Varner's put on was first rate! They had 125 friends and family at the game. Pictures tomorrow maybe.
Thanks for representing DUKE!!!!
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: October 2nd, 2011, 8:54 pm
by Very Duke Blue
Stevo, DukePa, me and 7 others went out on a boat to the Pacific. We all spread some of Big Tuna Bill in the water he loved. The captain of the boat had also taken out Big Tuna's wife's ashes and one of his good friends several years back. We all threw some of Bill's ashes, followed with flowers. We had a very special day. Stevo is doing really good. So is DukePa, Trudy, Ben and Nate. Me too. I'm so happy I could be here to celebrate Big Tuna's life. I feel blessed to have had his friendship.
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: October 3rd, 2011, 7:11 am
by captmojo
Yesterday, Piggly Wiggly at Market Commons in MB. A good variety of fine wines, beers and ales are there. Probably the best to be found in the area.
Dined out at Bonefish Grill last night, with the Mate's cousin and her boyfriend. The company was better than the food.
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: October 3rd, 2011, 2:36 pm
by Very Duke Blue
I left SD this morning on a 6:20 AM. I'm getting ready to leave Atlanta around 3:00 PM. I am so ready to be home.
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: October 3rd, 2011, 6:23 pm
by captmojo
Nowhere. It was everything I thought it could be.
Re: Where did Ya Go Today?
Posted: October 3rd, 2011, 6:59 pm
by Ima Facultiwyfe
captmojo wrote:Nowhere. It was everything I thought it could be.
Nice!
I went to Sherwin Williams and Lowe's. Got me a new mailbox I'm going to paint Duke Blue!
Love, Ima