And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
I think I know where that long straight dirt/rock "road" through the evergreens is, not far from where I live. Drove down it last summer. At least, it's sufficiently identical to stand in for it!
the woman on the bike is armondo magris wife ludella. armondo was a world class motorcycle racer then later the owner of sacramento harley davidson dealership. do yourself a favor and google this man. it is well worth the read.
The snow covered dog in the canoe, and the rancher with his boy and a calf in the cab of his truck. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteDang it, John! I was going to post the exact same comment! Spooky.
DeleteYet more proof that great minds think alike, I reckon.
And thanks, CW!
We always look forward to "open road Friday" and these were the best!
DeleteEasy to think of a story to go with each picture!
Didn't mean to steal your thunder, Elmo, but there is something to great minds thought.
DeleteI think I know where that long straight dirt/rock "road" through the evergreens is, not far from where I live. Drove down it last summer. At least, it's sufficiently identical to stand in for it!
ReplyDelete#9 just has to be Vanishing Point
ReplyDeleteI thought the same
DeleteYep, the white Challenger. Scene is right out of the movie.
DeleteSame here. One of my all time favorite movies.
DeleteMy favorite is the one with the dog.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the one with the calf.
Delete#6 might be best
ReplyDelete#9 reminds me of Vanishing Point with Barry Newman
#11 no this is best
#13 Wow
I like the bike with the spikes.
ReplyDeletewe know the biker lady- maybe here or at Shorpy
ReplyDeleteVery light on switchbacks this week. I don't know if Lombard St even qualifies :/
ReplyDeletethe woman on the bike is armondo magris wife ludella. armondo was a world class motorcycle racer then later the owner of sacramento harley davidson dealership. do yourself a favor and google this man. it is well worth the read.
ReplyDelete#10 and #16 for me.
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