Route 66 Adventure Days 4-6

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November 13th 2008

Published: November 30th 2008

Even Further Behind Here we are, actually on day 22 and we're still trying to post for days 4-6. We're going to forego much verbiage and let the pictures give a clue of what we've done in order to try and make some progress on postings. Who knows if we'll ever succeed at catching up. Obviously, our priority is enjoying our time so guess you'll all just have to understand (or not) 😊 We'l... Read Full Entry

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Jerry and Rita

Ahh...life does not always follow the plan. We are a happily married couple for 21 years. We had many plans for retirement. But alas, many health issues have crept into Jerry's life. Thanks to Rita's great company with very supportive colleagues, her request for a six month personal leave of absence was granted. We are now retired, albeit 'only' for six months. We will need to continue to deal with Jerry's health issues as we proceed - a new one just added the last two months - but with doctors' blessings for now, we are embarking to fulfill as much of "Jerry's Bucket List"... full info

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Jerome, MO - Trail of Tears

Private residence with Trail of Tears ornate arch gateway and path (forced migration of the Cherokees)

Clementine, MO - 4-lane 66

This stretch was first 4-lane Route 66 we had seen. Built in 1941-45 for wartime traffic to Ft. Leonard Wood.

Clementine, MO - Elbow Inn

Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ operates from the 1929 Munger Moss Sandwich Shop building.

Devils Elbow, MO - Elbow Inn

Town is named for a bend in the river that caused logjams. Elbow Inn operates from the 1929 Munger Moss Sandwich Shop building

Devils Elbow, MO - River

Still in use by trains

Devils Elbow, MO - Sheldons

Combo post office and general store that has changed names over the years but otherwise, very much the same for decades. Currently, it is Sheldon's. Previously, Miller's and Allman's.

Devils Elbow, MO - Judy's

Another interesting place at Devils Elbow

Devils Elbow - Judy's

Cute route 66 mural on the side of Judy's place

Waynesville, MO - Giant Frog

It's for real - built right into the side of the hill east of Waynesville. Jerry's sharp eyes caught it!

Waynesville, MO - winding road

This was the only thoroughfare before the interstate

Waynesville, MO - old bridge

This bridge still well maintained

Waynesville, MO - cement guards

Old cement guards line the road

Buckhorn, MO - Tanning

Hihgly doubtful this was a tanning place back in the day but it is a well maintained old building

Buckhorn, MO - Giant bowling pin

The irony of this sign is the giant bowling pin with the Adult Store sign appearing as if directly above it

Joplin, MO - Babe's

Cute drive-in

State Line, MO/KS - Hogs/Hot Rods

Old saloon at the state line

Entry to Kansas

Route 66 covers only 13 miles of the Sunflower State (Kansas) - the only state bypassed completely by an interstate highway. This was the Route 66 that went through KS

Kansas

Vintage concrete-post viaduct above RR tracks. 90 degree turn toward Galena

Galena, KS - Fire truck

Old fire truck displayed on Route 66 in Galena

Galena, KS - 4 Women...

Beautifully rerstored Kan-O-Tex gas station, featuring snack bar and "Tow Tater" (inspiration for 'Mater" from CARS

Galena, KS - Marker

Will Rogers Highway marker.

30th November 2008

Jan Holter
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Love From The Neighbors
Jerry and Rita, Stay away as long as you can. Today it is cold, snowing, windy, blustery, dark, grey and yucky outside. Enjoy your warm weather to the max. All is well on the home front. No mail or papers in your box - except for a big fat yellow phone book that I took up to the porch, and the weekly "Post" that comes free. I have been just tossing them - hope that's ok - as they will be way out of date by the time you get home. We had a great thanksgiving - most of the family here - and a fun day of being together. Miss you - hope you're having a wonderful time. Love, Jan (& Carl)

2nd December 2008

Jerry and Rita
Welcome

Love From The Neighbors
It is so wonderful to have neighbors like you!! We thank you so much. We haven't posted much but know that we're doing great. We're so far behind now, it's almost overwhelming. We've finally hit some really nice weather so won't complain. We saw the Milwaukee weather this morning and pray everyone stays safe. Glad Thanksgiving was great for you and yours. Getting rid of the weekly post is just fine for us. We're not tracking to be home for another 8-10 days - hopefully the bad weather there will clear by then! Thanks for the update. Love back.. Rita and Jerry

3rd December 2008

Charlie
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Just me
Really cool report. Nice picture of Rose and the girls. Just a word of advice: If you come upon a place called Bates Motel operated by a peculiar man, keep driving. Loves ya, Charlie

11th December 2008

Tracey
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Hi Guys! How are you? Had some time to catch up on your latest pictures. Keep having fun and hope you are in a warmer place than here...weather is awful, already had a really good snow storm and it is collllddd! From the pic's - it looks like you are really enjoying yourselves. Happy Holiday's if I don't talk to you before then. Tracey

7th January 2009

Jerry and Rita
Welcome

Route 66 - Tracey
Hey Tracey - glad you got a chance to take a look. We are having the time of our lives. Sorry we didn't respond sooner - really didn't look at the site at all through the holidays. It was good to see you and hope all remains well at work. I'm sure you're doing an awesome job with everything and so thankful to you in helping make this leave happen. Talk soon I hope. Rita

9th March 2010

l.kelley
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I had a fina gas sta. on hy 66 just out side of st.louis
I now live in fl.and been here 42 years

19th July 2010

tracy stillman
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this was the town i grew up in
to whom ever it may concern: i went to school with david, and sincerely miss my roots. How is Marie's 5 boy's? If I remember right ... it's Kirk, Chris, Doug ,David ? Am I right? I can not for the life of me remember your Fathers name, only the fact he set-up hell of a rullet table at the St. Clare Catholic church picinic! Please respond I MISS home

28th July 2011

anonymous
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you missed it
well ive ate at this palce and if you didnt go in you missed a good meal

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