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From Washington’s Crossing to the Devil’s Church: A BMW Tour of the Delaware River
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04-30-2014, 01:41 PM | #23 | |
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There's a definite trade-off between speed and spotting things along the road. Fortunately, the 335i seems happy to either potter along at walking speeds or leap from corner to corner at warp speed. I took my Z4 on many a rough road that would have been more suited to a Jeep, and it never complained--but I'm hesitant to do that with a brand-new car. (This reservation will probably wear off the first time I want to find an old railroad station or abandoned mansion that can only be reached by such a road…) Have fun with your own explorations in the Delaware Valley. If you'd like a GPS file that has all the sites I visited in this area, just let me know. Rick |
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04-30-2014, 01:46 PM | #25 | |
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Thanks! Yeah, it was a great area for finding neat old mansions and other buildings. Yesterday's wealth provides today's sightseeing opportunities. And the weather was perfect--warm enough for top-down driving in shirtsleeves, but not so hot that you sweated all over the countryside. However, BMW touring is so much fun that I'll gladly accept whatever weather is on hand. Except maybe today, where it's absolutely pouring rain in the Mid-Atlantic area… Rick |
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04-30-2014, 01:57 PM | #26 | |
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In this area, it's pretty hard not to run across Civil War sites wherever you go, and I've used a lot of them in my reports over the years. It's an endlessly interesting topic. Last summer, my wife and I had the opportunity to do a Smithsonian tour of the Battle of North Ana, led by Ed Bearss, and it was fascinating. Even though Ed was 90 at the time, we all had to work to keep up with him, and he knew every detail and every critical spot. If you look through some of my other reports at BMWBMW.org, you'll find a lot of current and historic photos relating to the Civil War. Good luck with your own tours! Rick |
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04-30-2014, 02:02 PM | #27 | |
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Glad you enjoyed the walk down memory lane. It's quite interesting how towns like Churchville change over time, thriving or declining at one time or another. Years ago I thought it would be fun to try to find the house that my family lived in when I was ages 2 through 5, in Morgantown, WV. It took some doing, but I eventually did locate it. It looked smaller than I remembered… The general store that I used to walk to is also gone. Dang progress! Rick |
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04-30-2014, 02:06 PM | #28 | |
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Great! And I'm glad you liked the NEP story as well; we've been friends ever since. I still smile uncontrollably whenever "Red Barchetta" comes on the radio, and I particularly enjoyed hearing Rush perform it live at one of their concerts a couple of years ago. (Alex threw me a salute at the end of the song, which was really nice of him.) Fun how some things just work out. Rick |
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04-30-2014, 02:09 PM | #29 | |
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Hey, I'm glad to help bring back some good memories for you. As for trying to cross the Delaware on a small raft, well, it's a wonder that any of us survive childhood! (Uh, your friends did survive, I hope!) Rick |
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05-01-2014, 06:43 PM | #32 |
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Rick........ you again, I remember your tours on Z4 forum,i used to have Z4 and used to read your tours on Z4 forum ....
The moment I saw first pic in this thread,i had feelings that this guy sound familiar, still using same camera !!! |
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05-01-2014, 06:46 PM | #33 |
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I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this! As a college student who's currently studying in Massachusetts and is ready to go home, this really makes me happy. I grew up in that area and we've never moved, so that's where I go when I go home from college. It's a truly beautiful, remarkable place and seeing that other people are able to appreciate that really makes me happy. It's a truly fantastic place to live that's rich in history and full of beautiful, quiet areas.
I'm from Yardley, PA by the way. |
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05-01-2014, 06:54 PM | #34 |
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No way!! I'm from Richboro (Churchville). I drive by the churchville station several times a day - kind of surreal seeing it on the internet! Next time you're in the area say hi!
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05-01-2014, 07:20 PM | #35 |
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Very nice road trip! Love your "then and now" photos.
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05-01-2014, 08:03 PM | #36 |
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I absolutely LOVED it. Thank you for sharing. I have lived in NJ for 30 years and your trip makes me want to get in my M3 and do something similar. Thanks again! |
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05-01-2014, 08:18 PM | #37 |
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By far one of the coolest write ups I've seen, LOVE IT, Thanks for sharing
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05-01-2014, 08:38 PM | #39 |
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Beautiful write up and a great looking car! Not the usual fare around here, so this was a refreshing read.
My heart skipped a beat when I realized you wrote A Nice Morning Drive. I'm an avid Rush fan and a drummer, so it was a real kick to learn you were the one writing this post. Thank you! I hope Neil is lurking on the boards and stumbles across this...
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05-01-2014, 10:03 PM | #41 |
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What a write up and what an adventure. Thanks a million for posting all this. I know it takes time. There is so much to see in this wonderful country, and although I'm not from here originally, I'll need another lifetime to see it all. I'm partially obsessed with train, railroad tracks and trains stations. Good to see a few of them in pictures.
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05-01-2014, 10:58 PM | #42 |
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NO eating in the car!!!!!! Sorry thought about my kids when we go for scenic drives.
Not just a fantastic post but also filled with beautiful photos and great American history. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to read some more of your stories this weekend while I drive my 335 as well.....jk jk |
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05-01-2014, 11:23 PM | #43 |
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Nice write up, and awesome photos. That last shot of you driving over the bridge almost makes it look like a video game or something lol
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05-02-2014, 12:04 AM | #44 |
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I was hoping this would be posted to the homepage.... there ya go!
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