So, I was riding the C&O the other day between Point of Rocks and Brunswick. For the past several years, there's been restoration work going on at the Catoctin Aqueduct, with signs about their need for donations to complete the work. For the first time, I noticed that they've got an "Adopt a Stone" program going on.
Stone adoptions begin at $125. Would anyone be interested in going in on this with me? The C&O is such an awesome place to ride (as certain TE ladies besides me know) and the restoration of the Monocacy Aqueduct turned out so well, it'd be terrific to see another section restored as well. If a few of us chipped in together it'd be fairly cheap. Anyone else wanna see this iron monstrosity replaced by an open stone bridge supported by elegant arches?
And, of course, I have to add the obligatory bike shot
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04-12-2009, 04:52 AM #1
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Adopt a stone to rebuild Catoctin Aqueduct on the C&O Canal
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04-12-2009, 05:20 AM #2
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That sounds like a great plan. I'd be happy to contribute.
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Stone adoptions begin at $125. Would anyone be interested in going in on this with me? The C&O is such an awesome place to ride (as certain TE ladies besides me know ) and the restoration of the Monocacy Aqueduct turned out so well, it'd be terrific to see another section restored as well. If a few of us chipped in together it'd be fairly cheap. Anyone else wanna see this iron monstrosity replaced by an open stone bridge supported by elegant arches?
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04-12-2009, 09:31 AM #3
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I've known about that adoption plan for a while but I had no idea it started at that level.
I can pop for a few bucks.
Although I kind of like that bridge
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04-12-2009, 09:59 AM #4
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I'll chip in, too.
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04-12-2009, 10:41 AM #5
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I don't have a calculator but that would make it $33 and some change.
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04-12-2009, 11:15 AM #6
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i'll go in.
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04-12-2009, 12:50 PM #7
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The Ladies of TE-DC? We'd have to ask whether we could have more than one certificate, though I wouldn't necessarily care if I got one. Originally Posted by Zen
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"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
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