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LX50
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Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:26:51 +0000
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Re: Got it
dragonredlx50 wrote: found it I knew I had seen this mural I look forward to your tag post. |
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Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:50:52 +0000
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This is really fun. Now I just need my scooter, and a camera. (all area dealers have been expecting them for over a month)
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Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:52:49 +0000
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I'm almost wondering if we want to re-define the bounds of this game to keep it in NoVa. Originally I said NoVa/DC because I didn't think there would be enough "players" in just NoVa but apparantly I'm wrong. Thoughts?
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LX50
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Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:09:10 +0000
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New Tag{my buddy says its too tough)
Here you go no real clue other than I included a street sign and the surrounding houses
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Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:19:13 +0000
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I know exactly where that is. Getting my scoot there after work . . . that's a different story.
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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:58:39 +0000
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Tag . . . I'm it!
Taa Daa! I'll do a tag tomorrow if it isn't raining too bad.
![]() I totally forgot the name of this street but it's in Olde Towne Alexandriae
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LX50
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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:02:21 +0000
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Re: well done
dragonredlx50 wrote: thought that could be a stumper |
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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:04:24 +0000
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Re: well done
BoomieMCT wrote: dragonredlx50 wrote: thought that could be a stumper |
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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:55:04 +0000
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Re: well done
chug wrote: BoomieMCT wrote: dragonredlx50 wrote: thought that could be a stumper I'm not real good with street names. |
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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:54:57 +0000
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Re: well done
BoomieMCT wrote: chug wrote: BoomieMCT wrote: dragonredlx50 wrote: thought that could be a stumper I'm not real good with street names. |
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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:45:27 +0000
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And for my next trick . . .
This one may be very hard or very easy. If no one has a clue sound off and I'll lay down some hints.
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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:22:18 +0000
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Re: And for my next trick . . .
BoomieMCT wrote: This one may be very hard or very easy. If no one has a clue sound off and I'll lay down some hints. |
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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:15:08 +0000
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I had to register and quit lurking after seeing the bridge I grew up in NoVA and am familiar with it, but I don't live there anymore sadly. When I went there in HS, we got pulled over just for showing up. Apparently the local residents weren't too fond of kids showing up at night fyi, it has a wikipedia entry.
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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:17:44 +0000
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dephyler wrote: I had to register and quit lurking after seeing the bridge I grew up in NoVA and am familiar with it, but I don't live there anymore sadly. When I went there in HS, we got pulled over just for showing up. Apparently the local residents weren't too fond of kids showing up at night fyi, it has a wikipedia entry. But, yeah, if you know where it is don't go there at night. |
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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:24:02 +0000
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dephyler wrote: hehe, not another peep |
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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:42:22 +0000
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tough but I got some ideas
give me a day to search both my memory and NOVA
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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:45:04 +0000
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Re: tough but I got some ideas
dragonredlx50 wrote: give me a day to search both my memory and NOVA ![]() Vince 1. It is in NoVa, not DC or Md. 2. It is outside the beltway. |
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Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:23:31 +0000
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Thursday's hint
3. No one calls it by its "official" name, they use it's nickname. In fact most people wouldn't even know the "official" name.
To be added to these already existing hints; -1. It has its' own Wikipedia page. 0. Don't go there at night. 1. It is in NoVa, not DC or Md. 2. It is outside the beltway. |
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Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:16:13 +0000
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I still think I know
Just need the chance to ride and look. If I don't get it tonite I will surrender
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Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:14:33 +0000
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Maybe some internet research is in order?
I'll post another hint tomorrow morning. Maybe Ratstar can get a tag the same day she gets her scooter? |
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Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:16:12 +0000
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Got it, but it will take some doing
My LX50 will be pushed tommorow morning, This will be my furthest hop so far!
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:38:11 +0000
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Re: Got it, but it will take some doing
dragonredlx50 wrote: My LX50 will be pushed tommorow morning, This will be my furthest hop so far! |
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:54:48 +0000
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Ladies and Gentlemen Ipresent the "Bunnyman Bridge
Really have to thanks for the challenge. It was 22 miles each way so it was tough on the LX50, but I had my best adventure so far and for that you get my thanks
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:59:34 +0000
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2009 GTV - Siena Ivory - "Canoli"
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:59:34 +0000
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Ok. I really want to know where that is!
22 miles on the 50, good going! I'm doing 25 each way to work on a 250. It's still a bit tiring with the big engine, but SO much fun. |
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:10:50 +0000
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2009 GTV - Siena Ivory - "Canoli"
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2009 GTV - Siena Ivory - "Canoli"
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:10:50 +0000
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Found it! And it is near my commute tonight!
Just have to get out of here before dark. |
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:40:42 +0000
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That, my friends, is Bunnyman Bridge - the 14th most haunted place in the U.S.A. (I read that somewhere).
Supposedly in 1904 a train wrecked nearby. One of the train cars was carrying prisoners and mental patients bound for a prison. After a manhunt all but two of the mental patients were retrieved. Authorities assumed the other two died. After the crash people started noticing carcasses of rabbits hung from the bridge. After one of the two missing inmates was found people believed the one remaining one at large was living in the woods and eating rabbits. A few months later some kids went missing and their carcasses were found hanging from the bridge. The Bunnyman was never found and local legend has it that if you go there at night (or at night on Haloween) the Bunnyman made come and get you and hang your carcass from the bridge. The vertical brown marks on the bridge are supposedly marks from the ropes victims are hung from. Also, another cool rumor, I heard this bridge was part of the inspiration for the movie Donnie Darko. |
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:42:32 +0000
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SanGimignano wrote: Found it! And it is near my commute tonight! Just have to get out of here before dark. |
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Posts: 148 Location: Alexandria, VA - woof! Just across the river from DC |
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:33:44 +0000
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Hardcore or obsessed
My wife is concerned over this game and my obsession with it. Highly recommend Fairfax Station Rd. to get to the bridge. It has rolling hills and snakelike turns, so much fun. After this I'm in for the get together. Raise a pint glass to you all. The new post will be on tonight, and I leave for vacation tomorrow. So talk to everyone in a week. Don't be sad for me my scoot is coming on vacation too!!
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:51:05 +0000
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2009 GTV - Siena Ivory - "Canoli"
Joined: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:42:06 +0000
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2009 GTV - Siena Ivory - "Canoli"
Joined: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:42:06 +0000
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:51:05 +0000
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I looked for the bridge on the way home but couldn't find it! I'm thinking you have to come from the other end of the road I came from. I turned onto the road, it turned to gravel, then went down a hill and became a driveway!
I just want to see this place now! I loved Donnie Darko and always love good urban legends. I'll try from the other direction one day to check it out. Side note and slightly disturbing, given the lore of the bridge. I was IM'ing with a good friend, she's a bit older than I am and has lived here all her life. I asked her if she knew about the bridge and she told me a boyfriend of hers in high school got his legs cut off by a train not far from the bridge. Now that we are all depressed, I'm having a drink, it's Friday! |
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:20:15 +0000
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SanGimignano wrote: I looked for the bridge on the way home but couldn't find it! I'm thinking you have to come from the other end of the road I came from. I turned onto the road, it turned to gravel, then went down a hill and became a driveway! I just want to see this place now! I loved Donnie Darko and always love good urban legends. I'll try from the other direction one day to check it out. |
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:23:35 +0000
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2009 GTV - Siena Ivory - "Canoli"
Joined: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:42:06 +0000
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Joined: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:42:06 +0000
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:23:35 +0000
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Yeah, figured that was it. I was coming from Chapel Road, took Clifton Road, right on Wolf Run Shoals, left onto Chapel, then a right on Colchester.
But Colchester from there was pretty much just a long gravel driveway. I'll try it from Braddock soon. |
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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:27:11 +0000
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Incidentally, I didn't post it because Dragonred seemed to be hot on the trail, but here was what was going to be Friday's clue.
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LX50
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