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December 8th 2015
Published: June 25th 2017
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Geo: 39.801, -89.6436Our time machine trip along Route 66 continues. Just under 90% of the road survives so every now and again we have to try and stitch pieces together but it's a relatively easy drive through American history even if Billy Thunder isn't quite giving us the Caddie experience. We did add satellite radio before we left but DH won't let me tune into the more appropriate ... Read Full Entry



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There's a nine foot tall fiberglass bunny you can sit on. DH draws the photo op line at sitting on a fiberglass rabbit.
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There's a replica Cadillac Ranch using VW Rabbits.
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There's a graveyard for the many rabbits that have passed away here.
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We're leaving Route 66 for a short time and heading to Kentucky and Tennessee.



21st December 2015

I'd LOVE that! Can you still play those games! I'd be there all day long :)
21st December 2015

Oh Gawd! Aren't they taking things a bit too far??
21st December 2015

That food could be more dangerous to your health than eating in some of those Jungle villages you've been to....just sayin...
21st December 2015

Perfect example of re-cycling!
21st December 2015

Baaaaahahahahaha!
21st December 2015

Nice Pic! Actually looks pretty real!
21st December 2015

OK....good enough reason. :D
21st December 2015

Again.....WHY?
21st December 2015

What happened to the fourth Son? Where'd he go?
21st December 2015

Is this the same Springfield that the Simpson's are from? LOL!
21st December 2015

Very Nostalgic! They must film a lot of old Movies in that area. It's like a time warp...
21st December 2015

If it stayed lucrative, they deserve a medal!
21st December 2015

This stuff is all fun! I don't think its supposed to be necessarily impressive....I've never seen it, so you guys have one up on me :D
21st December 2015

WHY?
21st December 2015

Well,, that's definitely historic now because you can't even find a phone booth around anymore!
21st December 2015

It's interesting to see so many murals depicting the 50' and 60's Americana lifestyles. Sing on DH, sing on!
21st December 2015

Seriously?
21st December 2015

DH is looking unimpressed....
21st December 2015

Quite honestly, it looks like a dump from the outside!
21st December 2015

At least he has a Santa Hat!
21st December 2015

Just a side note....Why is Diesel Fuel almost twice the price of Regular Fuel?? That's nuts!
21st December 2015

Can't resist a visit to anything Police related eh?
21st December 2015

Thats an interesting contraption!
21st December 2015

Looks like old fashion fun!
21st December 2015

Vic.....you really should commit your musings to book form. It would be a great success. Have you had training in creative writing, or is it a natural talent? I'm NOTKidding!!
21st December 2015

Vic, your Blogs are always entertaining. You're actually very funny!DH looks completely unimpressed in some of these shots ....
22nd December 2015

I haven't heard from you two in a bit so I was getting worried but then I found your recent blog! yay :D Looks like you guys are having a great time on your road trip! Can't wait to hear about your next adventures. Hope you have a very Merr
y Christmas. Love you guys!
22nd December 2015

Why can't you call it a corn dog?
25th December 2015

Yes there is definitely a common theme at each of your stops so far!
25th December 2015

I'm surprised you didn't rent a helicopter and take photos from above!!!
25th December 2015

I'm surprised you didn't get to Lincoln's house. I was in Springfield in 2000 and his house is really amazing...pretty sure I got a picture of his ghost near his desk!!!Looking forward to the next instalment!

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