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W.TN.Orange Blood said:
Instead of being Million Dollar Highway it should be named The Suicidal Highway.
Imagine driving this road late at night when there's absolutely no guard rails?
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First time I did it was in snow harder than that and it was piled up > 18" high on the edge of the road. I was scared 💩 less, but I committed to the drive without knowing any better. Still one of the most incredible and most beautiful drives I've ever made. Wife who gets car sick just looking at curves in TN, sitting in the passenger seat going, "oh wow, look at that" pointing off the side of the mountain. I told her I never wanted to hear about car sickness again after that drive.

Later, took the parents and the kids down that stretch and they fell in love with SW Colorado. The name doesn't come from the views, but from all the silver that was carried out via that highway. If you are in the area, make the drive, but do it in something with 4wd or AWD because the video is accurate, no guardrails and regular drops of between '200 and 2k feet, but plenty of big evergreens to break your fall. 😁
 
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vol9799 said:
First time I did it was in snow harder than that and it was piled up > 18" high on the edge of the road. I was scared 💩 less, but I committed to the drive without knowing any better. Still one of the most incredible and most beautiful drives I've ever made. Wife who gets car sick just looking at curves in TN, sitting in the passenger seat going, "oh wow, look at that" pointing off the side of the mountain. I told her I never wanted to hear about car sickness again after that drive.

Later, took the parents and the kids down that stretch and they fell in love with SW Colorado. The name doesn't come from the views, but from all the silver that was carried out via that highway. If you are in the area, make the drive, but do it in something with 4wd or AWD because the video is accurate, no guardrails and regular drops of between '200 and 2k feet, but plenty of big evergreens to break your fall. 😁
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I was just asking my husband if he had ridden this road before. He had in 2019 Iron Butt Ride, on his motorcycle. He said it was quite the drop! We rode the motorcycle in Ecuador a few years ago with even higher elevations/drops. Most were dirt roads and quite the eye opener!
 
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TN Jed said:
Awesome! I'll turn 50 tomorrow. Time flies. (Also have a bet that OB won't see this).
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Happy Birthday Jed



I always loving knowing what was shown on tv the day I was born.

So here is one for you.



This aired on NBC 8 PM

Sanford & Son
Lamont in Love

50 years ago today.

  • Episode first aired Feb 6, 1976
 
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Is it lunch time for us hungry boys?

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W.TN.Orange Blood said:
Is it lunch time for us hungry boys?

49K views · 1.9K reactions | Steak 🥩 sizzle perfect medium! 🔥 | Revolution Barbecue

11M views · 238K reactions | Perfect steak | Miguels cookingwithfire

2.2K views · 1.8K reactions | If you’ve never made the drive out to The Salt Lick BBQ, this is one of those Texas experiences everyone should have at least once. Open since 1967 and still family run, The Salt Lick has become a true institution for classic Central Texas barbecue cooked low and slow over an open pit. Known for tender brisket, pork ribs, sausage, and that unmistakable smoky aroma you can smell before you even sit down, this spot is all about tradition, community, and big tables meant for sharing. People come from all over Texas and beyond to eat here, and it’s easy to see why once you’re digging into a full plate. The Salt Lick BBQ is located just outside Austin near Dripping Springs and Driftwood, making it a perfect day trip. Bring your own drinks, enjoy the Hill Country setting, and plan to linger. This isn’t rushed barbecue, it’s the kind you settle into. Have you been? What do you order every time, or is it still on your Texas bucket list? #texasbbq #traveltexas #hillcountry #visittexas #austintx #austinblogger | Eatdrinkdoaustin
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Eaten there-as a vegetarian 🙄
 
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