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We have lakes in Conn. Problem is, they’re on hills.
New Britain Reservoir
Southington end, looking east.
New Britain Reservoir
The road sure looks straight, don’t it?
New Britain Reservoir
New Britain end, looking west.
New Britain Reservoir
Funny, it didn’t look this big on the map.
New Britain Reservoir
This is a pretty nicd ride. Not much traffic
New Britain Reservoir
How the hell can it be uphill both ways?
Breaking the Law!
Yes, I’m trespassing. I cut through the water department service road
New Britain Reservoir
Straight doesn’t mean flat.
New Britain Reservoir
A nice rock face, in case my family in Illinois can’t remember what that looks like.
Ledge Road
There’s a lot of land around here. Unfortunately most of it is vertical.
Ledge Road
The fence is always broken at the edge.
Ledge Road
A half hour ago, I was at the bottom of this.
Flanders Road
Best view in Southington
Flanders Road
Oh yeah, that’s why I live near here.
Flanders Road
That hill in the background is Bristol/Wolcott.
New Britain Reservoir
Southington end, looking east.
New Britain Reservoir
The road sure looks straight, don’t it?
New Britain Reservoir
New Britain end, looking west.
New Britain Reservoir
Funny, it didn’t look this big on the map.
New Britain Reservoir
This is a pretty nicd ride. Not much traffic
New Britain Reservoir
How the hell can it be uphill both ways?
Breaking the Law!
Yes, I’m trespassing. I cut through the water department service road
Debbie & son Jason
Holy chao! Just a few years ago this kid was only 7 and was attending *my* 30th birthday party. What the heck happened?
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Mattoon Lodge No 260
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Burger King
This is the original Burger King hamburger stand, which pre-dates the chain.
The old Mattoon Masonic Temple, now offices.
The old Mattoon Masonic Temple.
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Where bagels come from.
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This is what a bagel factory looks like.
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The first shade tree in eight miles
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The next 5 miles
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The last 5 miles
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It’s a two-holer, but vertically
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Very historic building
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I don’t understand why it has an address. Do people send mail to it?
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The historic two-story outhouse in downtown Gays, IL (pop. 385).
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The downtown Gays historic district
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Approaching the historic center of town.
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I think that this sign says it all.
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Gravel roads in the farm district. Makes biking a challenge
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Gravel roads in the farm district. Makes biking a challenge
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This is just cresting the hill at the top of Flanders Rd. I’m always tempted to shout “Hey doodly,” in this area.
When I finally slowed down, I saw this four foot long black snake, just basking at the roadside. He didn’t seem to mind posing for this shot.
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- 07 02 10 1955
- 07 02 10 1953
- 07 02 10 1947
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