Connecticut - May 2012 - DPChallenge Forums

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05/17/2012 01:14:38 PM · #51

So...there is a secret about that bridge that would be a very good photo op for you. There is an old mill under the highway: N 41Â° 21.835 W 072Â° 06.016

Just copy those coordinates into google maps (or just click the link)

Just don't rely on a GPS to get you there. At least, mine had me driving me off the highway into thin air. Take 95 south, exit 84S and keep bearing right until you are heading south and are facing a Stop (or yield) sign to continue onto Williams street. Follow that down to Cole street (it will be before the highway) and there will be signs pointing to Old Mill. There is no parking lot, just find a spot to drop your car. I parked at (41.36364, -72.09933
)

Oh...I should also congratulate you. You are here in CT at a good time. Connecticut is "Still Revolutionary". (inside joke?)

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Man I love this town. There is a TON of things I can take pictures of... I took a picture of the 95 bridge the other day, I will post it soon.

Message edited by author 2012-05-17 13:17:47.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

05/17/2012 01:47:33 PM · #52

Originally posted by PGerst:

Connecticut is "Still Revolutionary". (inside joke?)

Funny you should mention that since the Beardsley Zoo called me about it just this morning. I came up with "It's closer than you think" as the marketing theme for the zoo several years ago, and then Connecticut used the exact same line to market state tourism. This year the Maritime Aquarium (Beardsley Zoo's main competitor) started using "It's deeper than you think" as their line and CT moved to "Still Revolutionary" for their $29M tourism marketing campaign. Maybe enough people mentioned the similarity that they had to change it, but what a stupid phrase! Makes it sound like we haven't progressed beyond dirt roads and outhouses.

blindjustice

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

05/17/2012 01:56:48 PM · #53

let me know if anybody decides on a day. oh, and I here there are some great shots to be had from the inside of Pepe's or Sally's pizza.

05/17/2012 02:24:40 PM · #54

HA! You may be right. There is a road not to far from me....a 4WD vehicle (or horseback) is strongly recommended to pass through it.

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by PGerst:
Connecticut is "Still Revolutionary". (inside joke?)

Funny you should mention that since the Beardsley Zoo called me about it just this morning. I came up with "It's closer than you think" as the marketing theme for the zoo several years ago, and then Connecticut used the exact same line to market state tourism. This year the Maritime Aquarium (Beardsley Zoo's main competitor) started using "It's deeper than you think" as their line and CT moved to "Still Revolutionary" for their $29M tourism marketing campaign. Maybe enough people mentioned the similarity that they had to change it, but what a stupid phrase! Makes it sound like we haven't progressed beyond dirt roads and outhouses.

05/17/2012 02:25:39 PM · #55

yeah speaking of pizza places my god you guys love your pizza don't you there is a pizza spot on every corner

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

05/17/2012 02:26:42 PM · #56

Originally posted by blindjustice:

let me know if anybody decides on a day. oh, and I here there are some great shots to be had from the inside of Pepe's or Sally's pizza.

blindjustice

Canon EOS-7D

05/17/2012 02:52:12 PM · #57

Originally posted by PGerst:

Definitely. Though, you may not be snapping as many photos as you will be eating the pizza.

If you are in that area, be sure to walk the grounds of Yale. The architecture of some of those buildings are incredible. Also, head to Savin Rock (West Haven). There is an old carousel there that still works.

Originally posted by blindjustice:
let me know if anybody decides on a day. oh, and I here there are some great shots to be had from the inside of Pepe's or Sally's pizza.

I am in New Haven a few times a month, and I never miss a chance to walk a bit extra through the Ivy lined architecture. I just mentioned pizza because of the Mystic Pizza talk.

Thanks for sharing that under bridge location- I will have to drive by and give it a chance.

05/17/2012 04:57:45 PM · #58

I'm available everyday around 6 if someone wants to go walking the streets I'm game.

Message edited by author 2012-05-17 16:58:29.

05/17/2012 05:03:18 PM · #59

what about this saturday evening would anybody be available then? Maybe we could all just go to dinner or hang out a little. I would like to walk around the area and take some pictures.

Message edited by author 2012-05-17 18:40:58.

05/17/2012 06:39:32 PM · #60

Here is a picture of the I95 Bridge and the surrounding area.

05/17/2012 07:30:26 PM · #61

That's pretty cool.

I can't do Saturday night, but are you around Groton tomorrow (Friday)? We can do lunch at the golf course there. Noon O'clock or so?

Paul

05/17/2012 08:00:32 PM · #62

Originally posted by PGerst:

That's pretty cool.

I can't do Saturday night, but are you around Groton tomorrow (Friday)? We can do lunch at the golf course there. Noon O'clock or so?

Paul

I wish I could. I'm working Mon-Sat 7am-5:30pm. So anything I do would have to be after hours or on sunday.

05/19/2012 06:36:34 PM · #63

if you guys want to get up some time call me or send me a text.

Message edited by author 2012-06-25 17:03:37.