Tales of a Custom Traveler!

[Hotfoot]

Tales from the 2009 Custom Traveler. Keep an eye on this post as I will update his adventures before sending him on his way!

[Hotfoot]

I arrived at Hotfoots in a place called Marietta, Georgia in a crushed Priority box. I was Cold, Butt Naked and Headless.
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It wasn't long before I had some pants to wear.
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The next day we took off for downtown Atlanta. The first sight was an early morning shot of me and the gold covered Dome on the Georgia Capitol building.
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Much to my surprise I was told we were going on a road trip!
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While jamming to Deep Purple's Highway Star Hotfoot decided I could try driving!
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I had trouble reaching the pedals and besides I couldn't see a thing! I decided it was best to let Hotfoot drive.

We made a couple of quick stops and found some interesting Museums. Both were closed and we decided to try to get back another day.

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Dubble Bubble was bought by Tootsie Roll from 3 owners. One was Bruce Weiner who used his money to open The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum (http://microcarmuseum.com/) at his place named Dubble Bubble Acres just outside Madison Georgia.

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Have to make time to go back and check it out!

Also found this Museum in Harlem Georgia. LH Harlem (http://www.laurelandhardymuseum.org/)

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Turns out Oliver Hardy was born in Georgia.

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Have to go back and check it out someday too!

Hotfoot was in a hurry and we covered 400 miles. Did not have time to stop as had to get back to Marietta and go to His Daughters Ballet Recital.

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Thats Sarah holding me and making a head for me! (holding her fingers in a circle)

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Being Shirtless and Headless I was not allowed to go to the Church so I stayed home and went to bed!

[Hotfoot]

Today I accompanied Hotfoot to his office in Downtown Atlanta. On the walk in we saw the COKE sign.
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It was a little cold without a shirt on. 58 Degrees in mid May is cold for Atlanta.

we also passed by Underground Atlanta
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Here I am at Hotfoot's Desk!
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This is the view Hotfoot had when he was on the 40th floor in the corner cube.
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Now he works on the 5th floor in a cave. (room with no windows)

[Hotfoot]

At lunch we ran out to CNN Center and Centennial Olympic Park.
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This is a view of CNN Center from across Centennial Olympic Park.

A tribute to the Olympic Spirit.
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Thats the Georgia Aquarium (http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/) in the background.

Watched some of the water show at the Olympic Ring Fountain.
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Hotfoot had a couple of Gay guys proposition him while he was photographing me. Probably not the best place for a male to photograph a half naked male doll!:smiley1:

A quick stop at The World of Coca-Cola - Atlanta, GA (http://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/) and I got my picture taken next to John Pemberton who originally developed Coca Cola. Atlanta is the home to COKE!
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A quick stop at CNN center and I considered becoming a news anchor.
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Checked out the Cartoon Network Store.
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And wanted to take the CNN Hummer (used in the Iraq war) for a ride.
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Hotfoot had to get back to the office to do some work so I took a nap!

Seeing all the sights is tiring and difficult without a head!

[Hotfoot]

While digging around in Hotfoot's junk box at home I found a few heads to try on. Might make exploring a little more enjoyable if I could see.

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I like this one the best!
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[Meule]

Totally awesome pics

[jessica]

LOL!! That's what it's all about, Erik. Love the adventures of the custom traveler!! Great photos and wonderful stories behind each photo.

[Hotfoot]

Thanks. Next 2 days will be a little thin but he has an Awesome Memorial Day Weekend planned than he departs for his next stop!

[Hotfoot]

Got High on some Weed
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Trying to decide if I should take the plunge!
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Told you it was going to be a lame day!

[AJ Collector]

lmao....dude thatw as great!

[DocDrako]

He's rocking that Squidward head. Looks good.

:grin:

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

Great pics, love your sense of humour!

[Hotfoot]

Tried a little rock climbing today!
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[Hotfoot]

Memorial Day Weekend in the USA.
Marietta National Cemetery.
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Please say a prayer for all the fallen men and women of the Armed Forces and Their families.
Say Thank You to the Men and Women of the Armed Services you come across. It may be the last Thank You they ever receive.

[Hotfoot]

Visiting Marietta's Famous Big Chicken.
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The Big Chicken, Marietta, Georgia (http://roadsidegeorgia.com/site/bigchicken.html)

How do you get to Marietta from Atlanta?
Travel north on Highway 41 and hang a Left at the Big Chicken!

How do you get to Marietta from Chattanooga?
Travel south on Highway 41 and hang a Right at the Big Chicken!

How do you get to Marietta from Roswell?
Travel west on Highway 120 and go past the Big Chicken about a mile!

How do you get to Marietta from Dallas (Georgia)?
Travel east on Highway 120. If you get to the Big Chicken you musta been sleeping! Turn around and go back about a mile.

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[Hotfoot]

A couple of sights in Downtown Marietta.

Kennesaw House, Marietta, Georgia (http://roadsidegeorgia.com/site/kennesawhouse.html)

Site where Andrew's Raiders plotted to steal the General (Train) and destroy the railroad tracks as they fled north.

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Some famous movie about Atlanta.

Marietta Gone With The Wind Museum: Scarlett on the Square (http://www.mariettaga.gov/gwtw/)

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Joanne Woodward went to this theater when she was young. She grew up and married a guy named Paul Newman. They have been very generous over the years with donations to the local Theater and to help restore the Strand.

The Strand Theatre (http://www.earlsmithstrand.org/)

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A little history of Cobb County Georgia

Cobb County, Georgia, History, Resources, Links, and Events (http://roadsidegeorgia.com/county/cobb.html)

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Chris DVM has a traveler coming his way so I'll leave a few of the other sites for him to discover!

[Hotfoot]

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What am I doing at this High School?

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This post will become a trivia question later this weekend once I find a prize to give away!

Hint. Its not the High School I went too. That was in Hinsdale, IL

[Hotfoot]

2 More days of adventures with Hotfoot and than I will be on my way to my next stop!

[Hotfoot]

Supervising the construction zone.

Hotfoot is building a platform for the playhouse for his two girls.

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Lending a helping hand.

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GOD OF FIRE!

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I'm sorry to report but there was a slight accident with a power tool today.

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[Hotfoot]

Hanging with friends while Hotfoot watches the Indy 500!

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[vulcan2074]

Man your taking some wicked cool Pics :beaming1:
Sammy

[Hotfoot]

Thanks.

He arrived at the right week. I was able to get him to most of the spots I wanted to and even a few extra. Its been pouring most of the weekend but the sun peeks out every now and than. One more day and he is on his way. Just have to figure out where to take him tomorrow!

I don't think I have had this much fun with a toy in years!

[Hotfoot]

Happy Memorial Day from CT The 2009 Custom Traveler.

Well today is my last day with Hotfoot as tomorrow I am heading to Maryland.

It was a rainy day so we ventured out to Atlanta's famous
The Varsity :: What'll ya have! (http://www.thevarsity.com/) for Lunch.

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How's this for a custom head?
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We all got these cool hats to wear!
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MMM MMM Good. A gastronomic delight!

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[Hotfoot]

I left Marietta this morning heading for Maryland. I wonder what adventures await me there!