I was out shooting some homes the other day and ran across something unusual. I’m guessing it’s an old mile marker showing its 20 miles to Baltimore from this spot. Found along Rt 99 just west of Marriottsville Road.

When I saw this, I thought of how we used to navigate in the old days. Old days being when I grew up in the 50s and 60s. My parents used maps. Big bulky things that could stretch across the entire front windshield if unfolded completely. Or the good old AAA TripTik. A much more user-friendly guide to your destination.

Ah another memory from the past, the Rand McNally Road Atlas map books.

I’ve always had the knack of being able to remember a destination and route if I’d been there once before regardless of the time between. Age is taking its toll now though and that memory isn’t as good as it used to be. So maybe these will come in handy again.