Coming to a U-Haul near you. . .

The Birthplace of  America (Our hometown of Alexandria, of course) will be promoted this summer with this super graphic on U-Haul trucks and trailers. Locals say that the recent History Channel story and subsequent reporting has kindled new interest in the Kensington Runestone and the theory that a bunch of Norwegians discovered America long before Columbus did. Learn more at Uhaul.com
Last night, amidst great fanfare, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce revealed the artwork that will adorn trailers and trucks criss-crossing the nation.
This morning, Stan received a breathless note from his Alexandria correspondent, Tom Obert, who attended the meeting:

Apparently this will be on over 2,000 trucks and trailers nationwide - great free advertising. The Runestone museum has been setting attendance records anyway with the History Channel program and a subsequent DVD on the Runestone. It is becoming a destination unto itself - and when the Maritime Gardens are in . . .
 And of course all this interest has led to more studies on the authenticity of the stone - and, so far, they all think it is authentic! So, I had to ask at the meeting "When are we going to ask our elected representatives  for a national holiday to replace Columbus Day?"

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With this all breaking news and excitement, many Runestone fans, including Sosie, have booked immediate flights to the homeland. The Maritime Gardens, a sort of park by the boat museum, are being planted as we speak. Sosie will be in town May 26 to inspect.
Who knows? You may be stuck behind one of these trailers in a construction zone this summer. If so, please forward a photo from your iphone.