ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 That’s right, this past Saturday since it was a whole whopping 53F out & I knew that old Mother Nature would be bringing some snow to Michigan on my 1 year anniversary of ownership (Nov. 7th) I figured had better take her out for one last hurrah. So I travel a few miles down the road & stopped by an old Flour Mill that had been converted into someone’s house & took a few photos with the autumn leaves changing colors in the background. From there I travel another 25 to 30 miles to a place not too well known in Michigan where the longest covered bridge still stands & is still in use today. This covered bridge was built in 1887, YES; I said 1887 & it’s 282 feet long with three 94 foot spans. It has a weight limit of 6 tons & 7 feet tall for those who want to cross over it. The bridge was raised 8 feet in 1910 & has had only one major repair done to her back in 1950 & 51. I figured this was the next best place for another historic memory photo to be made before I put the car away for a long winters nap. So when I arrived, I eased on up the old bridge & proceeded to cross over her old beams traveling about 10 miles per hour when just then…… I broke on thru to the other side to take more photos. Enjoy the photos; I know I will until spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Nice pics Coldy beautiful fall day to go driving too ! Thanks for the pics. BTW I went out driving on saturday myself.........about 45 min run at Lime Rock Park's 1.2 mile road course with the Shelby . :burnout: Time for some suspension upgrades now. George.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraCrazy Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Beautiful pictures, very nice! CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks guys, I woke up this morning & looked outside & what did i see....... no not 8 tiny reindeer but a light coating of snow but the weather man said it will be 53 to 55F again this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Very nice scenery with your car. It's supposed to be cold in your neck of the woods. That's why you are ColdRodneyHotrod. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB8SNK Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks guys, I woke up this morning & looked outside & what did i see....... no not 8 tiny reindeer but a light coating of snow but the weather man said it will be 53 to 55F again this weekend Ya did MI proud! Nice shot! And living here 45+ years, I have never heard or nor seen that bridge. Seen others, but not that one. Very nice! I am glad you got one more ride in, and if it were not for all my travels I may have stuck it out a few more weeks, but at any rate, best to be ready than surprised! Again, nice set of photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 ????????? Leaves change colors???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Very nice scenery with your car. It's supposed to be cold in your neck of the woods. That's why you are ColdRodneyHotrod. :P My Friends call me HotRod, Punks call me Coldy & those who don't like me call me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hey , Nice pics. :shades: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 I seeing your back to being a funny wise guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 I seeing your back to being a funny wise guy HI CW, Nice pics both of the car and the bridge. Those bridges are indeed rare and are now historical sites. Check this link out when it comes to covered bridges, it is approximately a 4.5 hour drive from my home. I have visited quite a few times before and it still amazes me when I see it. 5 years ago some scum bag punk set fire to it and tried to burn it. He failed...thank God. http://www.town.hartland.nb.ca/html/bridge.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker45 Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 That's really cool. That's some stuff that you have to get a picture of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 next year, I'm going all the way up to the Mackinaw Bridge for photos now those will be cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 My Friends call me HotRod, Punks call me Coldy & those who don't like me call me Are you talkin to me ? Are you talkin to me ? Are you talkin to me ? "Taxi " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Nice pics Coldy beautiful fall day to go driving too ! Thanks for the pics. BTW I went out driving on saturday myself.........about 45 min run at Lime Rock Park's 1.2 mile road course with the Shelby . :burnout: Time for some suspension upgrades now. George.......... Awesome George Any Pix? :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Are you talkin to me ? Are you talkin to me ? Are you talkin to me ?"Taxi " Your lucky I like you.......PUNK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 OKAY `HOTROD` , COLDY, Weren`t you at all nervous driving through that covered bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 That’s right, this past Saturday since it was a whole whopping 53F out & I knew that old Mother Nature would be bringing some snow to Michigan on my 1 year anniversary of ownership (Nov. 7th) I figured had better take her out for one last hurrah. So I travel a few miles down the road & stopped by an old Flour Mill that had been converted into someone’s house & took a few photos with the autumn leaves changing colors in the background. From there I travel another 25 to 30 miles to a place not too well known in Michigan where the longest covered bridge still stands & is still in use today. This covered bridge was built in 1887, YES; I said 1887 & it’s 282 feet long with three 94 foot spans. It has a weight limit of 6 tons & 7 feet tall for those who want to cross over it. The bridge was raised 8 feet in 1910 & has had only one major repair done to her back in 1950 & 51. I figured this was the next best place for another historic memory photo to be made before I put the car away for a long winters nap. So when I arrived, I eased on up the old bridge & proceeded to cross over her old beams traveling about 10 miles per hour when just then…… I broke on thru to the other side to take more photos. Enjoy the photos; I know I will until spring. Nice pix Coldy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 OKAY `HOTROD` , COLDY, Weren`t you at all nervous driving through that covered bridge? No, but last year when I drove thru it with the Expedetion....HELL YES! it's close to the weight rating & I was saying a little pray :angel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 HI CW, Nice pics both of the car and the bridge. Those bridges are indeed rare and are now historical sites. Check this link out when it comes to covered bridges, it is approximately a 4.5 hour drive from my home. I have visited quite a few times before and it still amazes me when I see it. 5 years ago some scum bag punk set fire to it and tried to burn it. He failed...thank God. http://www.town.hartland.nb.ca/html/bridge.htm WOW! Now that's a covered bridge in Hartland! Thanks for posting that, some day I hope to visit that cool bridge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrafan Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Very nice photographs. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Very nice photographs. Thanks. My pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 WOW! Now that's a covered bridge in Hartland! Thanks for posting that, some day I hope to visit that cool bridge! That would be awesome CW, be in touch if you make the trip, we can hook up at the bridge take some pics and have a brew. :beerchug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000RCAR Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 NICE PICS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paknght Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 My pleasure Sooo, your broke through to the other side, eh! Sounds like a tune on my Sirus from the Doors, eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 For some reason, I think Jim Morrison sent me there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Great Pics Coldy! This is a great way to bring the driving season to a close and celebrate your Shelby's first anniversary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD30 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 good pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APPLESREDGT500 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Great pic's CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 How come you got rid of your avitar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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