Doug's Markers

[Doug]

Great idea Swampy !
Thanks for hosting Juice !

OK, I'm getting off to a late start but for a good cause (Children's Hospital)
Havn't been riding a whole lot lately but I intend to make up for it this week at DEALS GAP Banana12

Not much time for Marker Huntin' heading to Tech Day in Abita Springs on 3/1/08

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/s2tbolt/Abita%20Springs/S4010052.jpg

cause most of our time was spent like this...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/s2tbolt/Abita%20Springs/S4010064.jpg
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4855

but this trip really sparked my interest of the North Shore area.

During a return trip with the family (in the cage) on 4/5/08, we enjoyed some great seafood at "Rip's" on the lakefront.
My wife's aunt & uncle live in Abita Springs and brought us around Fountainbleu State Park and the Historic District of Mandevlille where we found the Dew Drop Social and Benevolent Hall...

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There is a cornerstone marker on the front left...

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This building has never had electrical service.

If you like the history of Jazz, there's more info here...

http://www.haveaheartthruart.com/dddh_history.html

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/s2tbolt/Mandeville/S4010010.jpg

This old church is right next door and apparently they can post the 10 Commandments out front if they want to. :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/s2tbolt/Mandeville/S4010013.jpg

Maybe I'll find some historical markers this week during my trip to DEALS GAP Banana12

Running Total .... 2

[Redbird]

Welcome to the hunt Doug :)

[Doug]

Rollin' into Tennessee...

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US129 near the Foothills Parkway NC ...

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Near the Blue Ridge Parkway between Maggie Valley and Cherokee, NC

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Passing by Ocoee River on the way home...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/DealsGap2008/S4010207.jpg

This one dosn't count, it's just for fun :D
DSRL Dragon Krewe of 2007

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Running Total ... 6

[Doug]

Light rain this morning all the way from BR to Greensburg
so only got one marker there, at the Courthouse...

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My 10 year old lightweight raincoat shredded on the way up there so I spent my gift certificate(s) on a new HI-VIZ suit.
WARNING: DO NOT VIEW THE FOLLOWING WITHOUT PROPER EYE PROTECTION

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I tried to warn ya :p

So with my new rain gear (and since I'm already all wet) we head south this time
to the old Cinclare Plantation and Sugar Mill in Brusly...

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Ever southward to Plaquemine...

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Bayou Plaquemine...

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Seeing the old Train Bridge is like going back in time...

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This old Control House reminds me of a kid's Tree House...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010261.jpg

and just think, this structure was once the cutting edge of Engineering and technology...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010262.jpg

Historic Main Street...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010265.jpg

The old Court House...

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Civil War monument on the grounds...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010269.jpg

Academy of Saint Basil...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010273.jpg

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Plaquemine Locks...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010282.jpg

Old Doctor's Office on the grounds...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010283.jpg

[Doug]

The old City Hall served many different purposes but is now the Iberville Museum...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010284.jpg

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The tour costs $2 and I had spent an hour there before I knew it!

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This old tricycle was used in the first Childrens Mardi-Gras in Plaquemine...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010281.jpg

Lots of great exhibits but with the construction work goin on there'll be lots more to see next time!

Running Total... 14

[Doug]

Hey Chris, betcha don't have this one...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010043.jpg

No, I was not lost... I was splorin' :D
that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

Running Total... 15

[scootertrash]

Nice pics, thanks for taking us along Doug!

[Redbird]

No Doug, not yet. But I knew/know it's there. I just keep neglecting to get over there to get it.

[Doug]

St Francisville, LA…

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Running Total... 18

[Doug]

River Road west bank rolling south from New Roads to Plaquemine…

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Spotted two of the MAC "Please Watch For Motorcycles" yard signs between New Roads and Port Allen.
Those things are showing up Everywhere :cool:

Wonder what this homestead used to look like...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010078.jpg

The "Old Bridge" at Port Allen...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010080.jpg

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Correct me if I’m wrong but I do believe this is a DSRL Race To Historical Markers “First”,
A “2fer” :D

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010086.jpg

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A visit to my friend Ernie’s M/C shop in Plaquemine found this sweet ‘74 Norton 850 Commando…

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Modified to one carburetor setup…

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“Hey Ernie, can you crank it up so we can hear how it sounds?”

Click Here (http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/?action=view&current=S4010108.flv)

Who could turn down a ride on one of these?

Shift with your right foot; 1 up & 3 down.
Rear brake with your left foot.
(I guess it's easier to remember if you drive on the wrong side of the road :p)

Kick starting this thing could throw you over the bars! (No elec start)

Woo Hoo, that was fun!

Running Total… 23

[JayD]

Nice shots Doug

[I_FLY_LOW]

That was a neat looking norton! how'd she run?

[Doug]

Thanks for the encouragement folks :)

Here's some previous shots...

Houmas House

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/DSCN1407.jpg

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Running Total 24

[six fiddy]

i always think to myself im going to slow down and take in the scenery and the sights ; but i never do ; great pics

[Doug]

Wow, the last day of 2008 turned out to be a beautiful day to ride!!!

A quick trip into the downtown Capital City area proved you don't have to go far
to find treasure in this part of the Country.

Historic St. James Episcopal Church...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010113.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010114.jpg

Historic St. Joseph Cathedral...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010118.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010115.jpg

The "New" State Capitol...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010121.jpg

The Old Arsenal Museum...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010125.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010124.jpg

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"A view of this building from the State Capitol in 1932 shows the new landscaping just completed".

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A model showing the construction...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010137.jpg

I learned that open barrels of charcoal were stored under the floor boards
to absorb the moisture and keep the gun powder dry.

Powder barrels...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010138.jpg

"One powder barrel equals 50 shots from the 9" cannon".

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010141.jpg

"One powder barrel equals 11,338 shots from the 58 caliber rifle - musket".

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010142.jpg

Running Total 27

[Doug]

And on the same grounds...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010154.jpg

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The Indian Mound can be seen in the background...

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Well, it's been my honor to participate in this "Race To Historical Markers" with my DSRL brothers and sisters.

Here's my parting shot to 2008...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010145.jpg

Grand Total 32

I wish you all well in the New Year and hope to see ya on the road.

[Redbird]

Well, it's been my honor to participate in this "Race To Historical Markers" with my DSRL brothers and sisters.

+1
It's been educational, and often times humbling. I learned alot on this adventure, and I doubt that I'll ever pass a marker again without stopping to read it.

[Juice]

Nice job Doug!!!!!!!!!!!

[Doug]

I can't help it, just gotta post these...

I've known for years that I had ancesters buried in Lafayette No.1 accross from Comander's Palace (New Orleans) but had never been there. So...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010142-1.jpg

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Never did locate my Great Grandparents' tomb so guess I'll have to try again another day.

Road Trip!

And on the way home when I stopped for gas...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/S4010190.jpg

Somebody Stop Me! :D

Running Total... < Redbird :1stplace:

:respect:

[I_FLY_LOW]

I think we should keep going, if just for fun!
That was interesting, thanks Doug
Maybe you can snag a pic of yer G'parents on the next go round...

[allanj255]

Good bit of history there Doug. Thanks for posting the pics.

[Redbird]

Doug, iirc you can contact the Archdiocese of New Orleans and they should be able to help you pinpoint where your relative is at in the cemetary. Or they can get you connected with the people who can.
I know my Dad followed the process to located a family gravesite in St. Roch Cemetary.

And anytime you want to go exploring Lafayette Cemetary again (or any other one for that matter) just let me know. I love that stuff ;)

[Swampy]

Same here... Post up.. Im always up for a ride around NOLA... And I have actually been in there several times.. I love this stuff..

[Flying Low]

very cool Doug! gimme a hollar the next time you're down here. we can try to meet up and do some exploring.

[Hemibee]

Great pictures Doug!

[Doug]

*** 9 months later ***

Learned alot about the history of LSU lately so as I was passing by during my lunch hour;
I was suddenly compelled to stop and shoot this, even though I only had my cell phone...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/dugcoals/Dougs_Markers/Photo130.jpg

This shot cost me my front right turn signal because I tried to ascend the curb at an angle (instead of perpendicular)
and slowly the rear stepped out to the left... I lost the arm wrestle match as she gently sank to the grass on the right.
More embarrased than hurt, I finally got it back up just as a passer by walked back to assist.
Thanks Beemer guy, nice meeting you!
Safe journeys,
Doug