Day 63
Two-toned street signs!
May 28th, 2010
I'm walking across America.
That's the idea, at least. I'm walking westward from New York City for nine months or so. If everything goes according to plan, I'll be in Oregon when the clock runs out. If nothing goes according to plan, maybe I'll end up in Peru or Mongolia or Pennsylvania. You can read all about the details of my trip if you're so inclined.
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Here's my progress so far:
I have to know why these are bi-colored! I am sure someone out there knows why…fill us in. I truly love the pictures and wish I was brave enough to do what you are doing. Maybe someday….
My initial guess for the two-toned street signs is so they’re visible during snowstorms and white-out conditions. I’ll ask my born-and-bred in the Midwest husband later today. Happy travels!
The signs are two toned as they are designated as truck routes. Heavy trucks are not allowed on all streets in La Crescent.
Interesting.
So, like a truck could only go, say, in the direction the yellow side was on?
I swear I’ve learned so much stuff I never would have known because I stayed up until like 2:00 a.m. looking at all of the pictures & reading people’s posts. Perhaps one day some of the little tidbits I read will come up in conversation… and when I’m asked how I know that, I’ll be able to say, “there once was this guy who decided to walk across the country….”
I think what blows my mind the most is through Team In Training (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) I’ve learned that like only 1/10th of one percent of our country’s population has participated in a half or full marathon – and Matt’s doing that almost every day! Makes my feet hurt just thinking about it! ha ha
Hi, I just came across your web site and I am overwhelmed with your commitment. I wish I could do what you are doing. I plan on following you till the end of your trip and see what comes up in your pictures and blogs. Thanks for sharing. Have a safe trip and may God be with you on your travels.
Happy Be-Lated Birthday.
I am 60 years old but young at heart and wish I had done what you are doing. I am living vicariously through you.
I love the pictures and the stories about the people you meet.
My God keep you safe in your travels and I will keep following you (in spirit) in your journey.
Good idea for truckers-it’s not like they can just slow down right quick and consult a map about which way to go.
Thank you for the inspiration. Best wishes to you on the journey! I will be keeping up with ya! Stay safe.
I’m enjoying looking at the pics and reading the comments. Nice to have an escape at night. Keep posting and I’ll keep reading.
I’m willing to bet that at least 75% of American males dream of doing what you’re doing. I did for sure (still do for that matter). Now I can’t, got a wife and new baby to support (not to mention I’d miss them both painfully after only a couple of days or so). Everyday I wonder what your day/night has been like – PURE FREEDOM, new adventures, new people, new places, challenges, and exciting uncertainty. You are accomplishing what I like to call a “life event.” This trip will almost certainly define the rest of your life. Thank you for sharing it.