The Old Folks Home

[Beer can]

Went on a short trip today, I've seen this bridge before on a side road but have never been on it. Built in 1859. The wife said NO don't you dare! It has a 3 ton weight limit! Aww we can't weigh that much (2001 chevy 4x4 suburban, with two adults and two kids I bet we were close)
We fit and had a couple inches on each side to spare Lol!

 

[Beer can]

'Exotic', there you go, I guess I can agree with that Lol!

 

[drumstick diva]

Beercan, you just did it because your wife said not too. Next time she should say "Yah lets go - floor it." and hopefully reverse psychology would make you stop. Men can't obey their wives. Who knows what it might lead to!

 

[vehve]

I've always wondered about those covered bridges, what's the point of them? Is it to stop the woodwork from becoming damaged by rain? We don't have that kind of bridges here, most old bridges are built out of stone.

On showgirls and turkens, I think they look a bit weird... but probably easier to pluck. How do those feathers come off? Processing four roosters yesterday reminded me of what a pain plucking can be...

 

[Beer can]

I'm surprised we don't have stone bridges, Delaware County NY is the bluestone capital of the world, best there is.

 

[vehve]

Hmm, I sounded a bit negative though, that bridge looks pretty cool. Reminds me of the oldest roller coaster we've got in Helsinki. It's built in 1950, and the cars still feature the original oak frames. It's pretty cool.

 

[Beer can]

That's a cool coaster. I've been on a few old wooden ones, they beat the snot out of you compared to modern ones. Modern new ones are very uncomfortable for me though and probably anyone over six foot tall, they sure don't make the restraints for tall people, I've been on some that were down right painful on the shoulders.

 

[vehve]

Yeah, this one just has a cross bar on your lap. It's really fun, they have more extreme ones there too, but they don't have the same feeling.

Now, sleepy time. Night, guys.

 

[Alaskan]

I've always wondered about those covered bridges, what's the point of them? Is it to stop the woodwork from becoming damaged by rain? We don't have that kind of bridges here, most old bridges are built out of stone.

the covered bridge is covered and walled to keep the snow off and keep the horses from getting scared.

 

[Alaskan]

Oh, forgot to say @Beer can awesome pictures of the bridge.

I love the old bridges. There are some super old all metal ones down in Texas, with the giant rivets etc.