The End of the Road!

I have just returned from the "final layback"---a time when the documentary is put to tape and the last tweaks and bits of polish are put into place. I'll have to ask where the term "layback" came from. Can I now just "lay back" (completely grammatically incorrect) and relax now that the documentary is done? Is that what it means? Relaxing isn't in the cards--at least not yet!

I do feel better today now that the film has been finished. Barring some last minute catastrophe--the documentary is done!!!  I needed to cut a full 12 minutes from the final version which was tough since all the stories are like my kids. I love them all!  In the end, I think the film flows nicely. I feel awful that stories like the Red Wing Pottery had to be cut, but on the positive side--there is a lot of fodder for Part Two! Yes, there WILL be a sequel!

The documentary will have its broadcast premiere on March 23rd at 8 pm on Twin Cities Public Television.  There will be a second showing on the 28th.  I'll have more information in the coming weeks about other places to see the film. 

Speaking of seeing some nifty bits of video--do check out our "Star Car"--the 1946 Cadillac I use to drive down the road. Video of it and it's story is posted in the "Gallery" area of the website where the documentary trailer is.  Drop us a line to tell us what you think of the car!

By the way,  we will launch a "Tales of the Road" store with DVD's, books, notecards and other goodies.  More information to come. I'm off to a book signing and talk right now.  

THINK SPRING!!!