Our bus driver took a wrong turn (pic)

Beacon · May 1, 2003

As our tour group was negotiating the streets and highways of the Washington DC area on our way to Arlington Cemetary, our bus driver took a wrong turn and headed us toward the Pentagon.

Trucks and motor coaches are NOT allowed on that highway (for security reasons).

This State Police officer was "very helpful", and told our driver just where to go . . .

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ShudderBug · May 1, 2003

Nice one! I love photo capture of these real-time situations.

Bob Myers1 · May 1, 2003

Beacon said:
As our tour group was negotiating the streets and highways of the
Washington DC area on our way to Arlington Cemetary, our bus driver
took a wrong turn and headed us toward the Pentagon.

Trucks and motor coaches are NOT allowed on that highway (for
security reasons).

This State Police officer was "very helpful", and told our driver
just where to go . . .

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Clicker · May 2, 2003

Love when there is a story behind a shot!

.oO(I guess I shouldn't have said "shot")

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Canadian Club · May 2, 2003

He's pointing to the doughnut shop!!!!!(nt)

Beacon said:
As our tour group was negotiating the streets and highways of the
Washington DC area on our way to Arlington Cemetary, our bus driver
took a wrong turn and headed us toward the Pentagon.

Trucks and motor coaches are NOT allowed on that highway (for
security reasons).

This State Police officer was "very helpful", and told our driver
just where to go . . .

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Knox / streetkid · May 2, 2003

Good Grief Bacon . . . . are u so old u take Bus Tours?

Beacon said:
As our tour group was negotiating the streets and highways of the
Washington DC area on our way to Arlington Cemetary, our bus driver
took a wrong turn and headed us toward the Pentagon.

Trucks and motor coaches are NOT allowed on that highway (for
security reasons).

This State Police officer was "very helpful", and told our driver
just where to go . . .

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Scotty B · May 2, 2003

So now we know what Garth Brooks has been up to since he retired from singing....

...looks like he lost a little weight.
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Artshot Sue · May 2, 2003

What great body language you captured with this... Last time I was in DC my cab driver went the wrong way on a one way street. I got to see a few great expressions that day (many reflected back to me in the rear view mirror).

Oh, and btw, I love the Lincoln Memorial in black and white in the Exhibition Gallery! terrific lighting!

arbon · May 2, 2003

This one would be very good for a "Caption competition"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2991679.stm

Beacon said:
As our tour group was negotiating the streets and highways of the
Washington DC area on our way to Arlington Cemetary, our bus driver
took a wrong turn and headed us toward the Pentagon.

Trucks and motor coaches are NOT allowed on that highway (for
security reasons).

This State Police officer was "very helpful", and told our driver
just where to go . . .

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Beacon · May 2, 2003

Bob Myers1 wrote:
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Beacon · May 2, 2003

Clicker said:
Love when there is a story behind a shot!

.oO(I guess I shouldn't have said "shot")

Yes, some folks in my group objected to me referring to getting a "shot" of the President't helecopter, especially since there were Secret Service agents and Blackhawk helicopters sweeping the area! I actually did get a sequence that I'll try to post later -- a shot of an agent on a rooftop, a Blackhawk checking out the approach near the Washington Monument, and then Marine One coming in for a dropoff on the South Lawn of the White House . . .

Thanx for the look . . .

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Beacon · May 2, 2003

Do the Mounties seem to have a great attraction to donuts, too? ;-)

Canadian Club said:
He's pointing to the doughnut shop!!!!

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Beacon · May 2, 2003

Knox / streetkid said:
Good Grief Bacon . . . . are u so old u take Bus Tours?

I guess I am now!

This was actually my first time ever to take this type of guided tour, and I wouldn't have done it if not for the fact that is was an 8th grade class trip.

But I kind of liked it! It was pretty handy to get dropped off at a monument or building, poke around for a few hours, and then walk out and climb back on the comfortable air conditioned bus (our guide kept calling it a "motor coach") for a relaxing ride to our next destination!

No, I'm not in the 8th grade anymore! ;-) I still like to act like it sometimes . . . but most of the time on this trip I was the "authority" figure, smacking the little twerps back into line!

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Beacon · May 2, 2003

Scotty B said:
So now we know what Garth Brooks has been up to since he retired
from singing....

...looks like he lost a little weight.

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gladys s · May 2, 2003

Not sure which would be the best, a bus load of 8th graders or 65+, but I do like the idea of having a "motor coach" waiting for you. great shot !!!!

Beacon said:
Knox / streetkid said:

Good Grief Bacon . . . . are u so old u take Bus Tours?

Click to expand...

I guess I am now!

This was actually my first time ever to take this type of guided
tour, and I wouldn't have done it if not for the fact that is was
an 8th grade class trip.

But I kind of liked it! It was pretty handy to get dropped off at a
monument or building, poke around for a few hours, and then walk
out and climb back on the comfortable air conditioned bus (our
guide kept calling it a "motor coach") for a relaxing ride to our
next destination!

No, I'm not in the 8th grade anymore! ;-) I still like to act like
it sometimes . . . but most of the time on this trip I was the
"authority" figure, smacking the little twerps back into line!

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Beacon · May 2, 2003

. . . because he let us proceed after he boarded the "motor coach" and looked us over a little!

artshot said:
Oh, and btw, I love the Lincoln Memorial in black and white in the
Exhibition Gallery! terrific lighting!

Thanx! I appreciate that!

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Beacon · May 2, 2003

What do you know about that "competition?? I had a quick look at it, and it appeared the main gist was to come up with a caption, but it wasn't very clear to me if they solicit photo's as well.

Have you ever submitted anything to them?

arbon said:
This one would be very good for a "Caption competition"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2991679.stm

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Beacon · May 2, 2003

. . . that I'd likely be happy with either group! Just not both at the same time! ;-)

gladys s said:
Not sure which would be the best, a bus load of 8th graders or 65+,
but I do like the idea of having a "motor coach" waiting for you.
great shot !!!!

Thanx!

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Knox / streetkid · May 2, 2003

ur not wearing tan shorts with black socks, sandals, a short sleeve shirt with a pocket protector and 6 pens in ur pocket, are u?
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arbon · May 2, 2003

I was just thinking about your pic,on this forum.
There was already one comment..."The way to the Doughnut shop".
( I like candid shots )

Beacon said:
Have you ever submitted anything to them?

arbon said:

This one would be very good for a "Caption competition"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2991679.stm

Click to expand...

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