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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Narcissa, OK - Alternate route

We took a pre-1937 Route 66, bypassed by an upgraded route after 1937

Narcissa, OK - Alternate Route

You can see some of the old road under the dirt cover

Narcissa, OK - Alternate Route

Remnants of the famous 9-foot Hwy (AKA: Sidewalk Hwy, Ribbon Rd). Concrete base, curbs and asphalt road surface paved in 1922.

Narcissa, OK - Alternate Route

Part of the pre-1937 route is only gravel

Afton, OK - Rest Haven

Great old sign for the Rest Haven Motel

Afton, OK - Rest Haven

Must have been a beauty in its day. Today, it is closed.

Afton, OK - Palmer hotel

Must have been a classic (now defunt Palmer hotel)

Afton, OK - Restored DX

Restored DX gasoline station and Packard showroom. Now, in informal visitor center. Unfortunately, the World's Largest Matchbook Collection across the street burned down in 2003.

Vinita, OK - Clanton's

Classic "EAT" sign at still serving family restaurant - Clanton's Cafe (owned by the same family since 1927)

Chelsea, OK - 1926 bridge

1926 Iron Bridge that was part of Route 66 until 1929 when it was bypassed using a different road in town.

OK - Interesting Route 66 display

Note cowboy, white buffalo, etc. in front.

Foyil, OK - Top Hat

Top Hat Dairy Bar serving old fashioned burgers.

Foyil, OK - Totem Pole Park

Claims largest Totem Pole (90 feet) created over 11 years and recently restored. (We were disappointed it wasn't a true wood totem pole but oh well.

Catoosa, OK - Twin bridges

"Almost" Twin Bridges cross the former channel of the Verdigris River (now called Bird Creek). There is a 1936 span of 24 feet width and its 1957 sibling (added for 4-lane 66) at 28 feet wide.

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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