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Month: July 2016

Million Dollar (Highway) Anniversary

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Tin Sheets

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Possession Solved: The Power of Customer Service Compels You

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Jay

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Our First TV Interview!

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Tin Sheets

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It’s not #SignSunday but today feels like a perf

It’s not #SignSunday but today feels like a perfect day to share the vintage sign from the Holiday Motel in Kingman, KS. We can’t find any historical information about the motel, but it appears to be used for long-term housing now. Wishing all of our fellow vintage sign lovers and friends a very happy thanksgiving! #vintagesign #happythanksgiving #travelks #tinsheets

The boss is working hard...at sleeping on the job.

The boss is working hard...at sleeping on the job. #lazydog #theredrascal #tinsheets

The Oasis Motel on Route 66/11th Street in Tulsa o

The Oasis Motel on Route 66/11th Street in Tulsa opened in 1953 and the Googie-style sign put into place in the mid-1960s. The motel appears to still be open for overnight and longer term stays. #signsunday #route66 #motherroad #vintageneon #tinsheets

New window setup: Saxby approved. #somanydeerandbi

New window setup: Saxby approved. #somanydeerandbirds #theredrascal #tinsheets

On November 18, 1883 at noon in Chicago, IL, a new

On November 18, 1883 at noon in Chicago, IL, a new standard time system for the US, known as Standard Railroad Time (SRT), was established by the railroads. Prior to the adoption of this standardized time, many towns set their time based on when the sun crossed their local meridian. With each locale setting its own clock, there were more than 300 “local solar times”, which caused problems, particularly for passengers trying to catch trains. Railroads tried to help make scheduling easier by establishing 100 railroad time zones. While this was considerably better than 300, it was still confusing and problematic. At the recommendation of a weather service chief, railroad operators adopted the four standard time zones as we know them 137 years today, though they didn’t become “official” until the 1918 Standard Time Act was passed. As we are big fans of trains, we always look for an opportunity to incorporate them into our travels. At the Railroad Park Resort in Dunsmuir, CA, you can spend the night in a caboose, which we did and highly recommend! #historyiscool #railroadhistory #visitcalifornia #tinsheets

We’ve been quiet for the last few days because w

We’ve been quiet for the last few days because we have been moving...again! Almost eight months after putting our house on the market and nearly seven weeks after becoming “homeless”, we have finally moved into our new home. And as if we aren’t already excited to be back in the mountains, this morning’s sunrise provided quite the beautiful welcome home! #wecanhandleit #vaillive #colorfulcolorado #tinsheets

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Two former winemakers from Colorado and their furry co-pilot travel the open road in search of remnants from a time when America’s greatest love was the car.

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