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Comment on JHMT: Escaping through Ohio by Sojourn Chronicles

Sojourn Chronicles — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:38:41 +0000

Sharon, there are a couple of buildings left from the old camp. One of them is the headquarters. I have a photo, but did not include it here. There are other homes that have been built on the property. One large structure in the middle is called The Schoolhouse. It’s a restaurant now. It looks old, but not 145 years old. It was probably built after Camp Dennison was closed and turned over to the locals. There is also a very large park across the street. It was probably part of the camp.

Exhaustion was prevalent. The men were proceeding on three to four hours of rest per night, but going around Cincinnati, there was very little rest. The horses were “swapped out” with local horses during the entire Great Raid. Of course, the locals didn’t like this, they called it horse thievery! With the Union troops in hot pursuit, there were no fresh horses to be found anywhere.

It’s a fascinating story.

Brent

Comment on JHMT: Escaping through Ohio by Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:43:08 +0000

What’s on the grounds of Camp Dennison now? Is there any evidence that the miles covered 95 miles on horseback led to extraordinary fatigue–that just seems like a lot of miles on horseback! This is getting quite exciting! Thanks.

Comment on Morgan’s Crossing of the Ohio by Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:35:02 +0000

2nd attempt…

Interesting interview! These enactments would be great for students–to bring them on field trips, meet the actors. It would be a great strategy for making history come alive! the history programs (K-12) in IL are dismal. I suspect this is true for many public school programs.

Comment on DVD Review: Why They Ride by Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:21:33 +0000

Quick review:

The footage was good ( a little weird at times, cornfields and such) the maneuvers through the dragon were long at times. The sound quality could have been much better, I am not talking about the bikes in the background, more the distance from the subject. Too many subtitles, I think a voice over would have worked better. Why in the world, anyone making a motorcycle video would “slab it” from Indy to Knoxville is beyond my comprehension (you know the quality of the back roads from Indy to Knoxville (what were they thinking?)

Comment on DVD Review: Why They Ride by Micah

Micah — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:56:13 +0000

Great interview! I ordered one immediately.

I haven’t been to the Dragon, but I’m planning a trip there soon.

Comment on A Conversation with Film Producer Dru Martin by Macrobe

Macrobe — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:15:48 +0000

I feel obliged to respond to Motoman. Brent’s comments are valid in explaining why the van was required. No on-bike or rider cams could have captured the quality and extent of video footage both on the rides and off the bikes. The magnitude of footage captured each day requires proofing on a daily basis. Actually, from what I discerned from the DVD, the van and support played as minimal a role as they could get away with. Certainly less than in another more popular world adventure on DVD.

Also, the small thumpers are dual-sported, aka street-legal,and can carry more gear than you might realize. Several 250-400cc street-legal dirt bikes have gone thousands of miles around continents carrying all they need. Long distance travel on small bikes can be done, and is all the time; I do it myself.

I enjoyed the movie immensely. I hope they do another like project.

Comment on DVD Review: Why They Ride by Kathy Wilkinson

Kathy Wilkinson — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:19:51 +0000

Sure enjoyed your interview and have watched “Why They Ride” several times and enjoy it more each time. Am fortunate to have been able to have some nice previews of the dvd, and have known the Wilkinson Brothers for quite a few years. (In fact, I am blessed to be their mom!) Thanks for a nice interview.

Comment on One ride was not enough; 2nd ride to Ripley, Ohio by Sojourn Chronicles

Sojourn Chronicles — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:10:09 +0000

Yesterday, I deleted the Feedburner service, which just wasn’t working for me. Feedburner is supposed to redirect all RSS feeds for analytical purposes, and it wasn’t providing any analysis. So … out the door! Immediately after deactivating the service 15 posts showed up in my RSS reader!–DBrent

Comment on One ride was not enough; 2nd ride to Ripley, Ohio by Doug C

Doug C — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:43:19 +0000

Brent, my wife and I traveled through Ripley and Maysville on our way to Pigeon Forge and hope to make those locations a destination someday. Great post.

BTW, the feed to Google Reader must have been broken. 15 posts just popped up on my subscription list!

Comment on V-Strom DL650: The First 1,000 Miles by Karl Winkler

Karl Winkler — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:51:02 +0000

My brother and I covered 5,000 camping miles last summer throughout the midwest (he from Des Moines, me from Portland) on 2006 DL650s. They are close to perfect!
Karl

Comment on DVD Review: Why They Ride by TINK

TINK — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:19:16 +0000

I recieved an e-mail about WTR and thought it sounded interesting so I checked out their web site and ordered my copy of the video. As a lifelong motorcycle nut I found the video entertaining and right on the mark as to Why “I” Ride. A good first effort for sure, destined to become a cult classic IMHO.

TINK

Comment on DVD Review: Why They Ride by Don Nicholls

Don Nicholls — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:32:59 +0000

Couldn’t agree more with you about your assessment of this video, Mr. Miller.

Don

Comment on Google Map of JHMT Route by Sojourn Chronicles

Sojourn Chronicles — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:29:46 +0000

I’ve thought about a different seat. But, I really think the sore butt and wrist is due to 12.5 hours on the bike in one day. That’s a lot of riding for someone who usually rides 2-3 at a time.

Brent

Comment on Google Map of JHMT Route by Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:17:05 +0000

Brent, to this history buff, this is a very interesting ride route and report. Thanks! I agree that small town courthouse always look striking and majestic. I thoroughly enjoyed the pictures and text. Are you planning to get a custom seat and throttle rocket (I think that’s waht they call them?)

Comment on Day 1 of JHMT: Cincinnati to Burkesville, KY by Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:23:37 +0000

This looks like amazing fun and learning. You already know that I’m planning some similar things on the UGRR. I’d love to have your multi-media skills…I’m a rank newbie. Looking forward to Day 2! Love that cemetery shot!