C3Q II Daily Dispatches From The Road- 9/27/26

REBEL RODDER (RR) ROAD DISPATCH #5:

“Under Cover of Night”

DAY FIVE: Sunday, September 27, 2026

Departure time: Approx. 11 am

1 States: 10) Ohio

Drove east on the 90 which is the back bone of this west bound trip and arrived at the Ohio Welcome welcome center in the evening where I learned about 1 of over 100 covered bridges in the state. c I took pictures and video alluding to the next possible site. Ten minutes later and five miles down the road, we found ourselves on an unpaved, bumpy dirt road leading us into darkness. “Pretty sure this is how horror movies usually begin,” I commented and we both chuckled, (me out of comedic relief but her, maybe out of nervousness.) In such a secluded spot, it became obvious why there were no street lights and it made shooting videos and photos problematic. So I decided to use the Challenger as the source of light by having its headlights on. It created too much glare and a washed-out effect that would ruin the ambiance so I reversed the challenge and used the taillights to provide a more atmospheric tone that was appropriate for its surroundings.Even then, it did not prove sufficient so I had to pump the brakes in order to to finally illuminate it to my satisfaction. I then proceeded to prepare both sides of the bridge's entrance and then applied the posters. Tonight's final task was completed and proceeded to our hotel in Ohio.