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November 14th 2008
Published: December 3rd 2008
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Current State We are actually in Alamogordo, NM tonight (day 25) where we have finally caught up with some very sunny, warm weather. We have made the turn toward home though it will take us another 8-10 days to get there. We're heading to Roswell, NM tomorrow and assuming we aren't abducted by aliens there, will continue on to stop and see family and friends along the way home. Now, here's turn... Read Full Entry



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Jerry and Rita
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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OK - Fire TruckOK - Fire Truck
OK - Fire Truck
Can't ever pass up the opportunity to take a picture of a fire truck for Jerry!!
OK - Restored gas stationOK - Restored gas station
OK - Restored gas station
Old pumps and signs
Chandler, OK - Lincoln signChandler, OK - Lincoln sign
Chandler, OK - Lincoln sign
Great neon sign
Chandler, OK - Lincoln MotelChandler, OK - Lincoln Motel
Chandler, OK - Lincoln Motel
Ironic that the Lincoln Motel has little cabin like rooms. Still in business!
Chandler, OK - Visitor CtrChandler, OK - Visitor Ctr
Chandler, OK - Visitor Ctr
Chandler had an extensive museum/visitor center specific to Route 66. We missed taking the time to visit this one
Chandler, OK - Fire Dept.Chandler, OK - Fire Dept.
Chandler, OK - Fire Dept.
Nothing vintage about this but it was a fire dept so we had to take the picture
Chandler, OK - PhillipsChandler, OK - Phillips
Chandler, OK - Phillips
1930 Phillips 66 station
Chandler, OK - Country KitchenChandler, OK - Country Kitchen
Chandler, OK - Country Kitchen
Quaint old time cafe/restaurant still serving
Chandler, OK - welcomeChandler, OK - welcome
Chandler, OK - welcome
Funny welcome!
Chandler, OK - muralChandler, OK - mural
Chandler, OK - mural
Wellston, OK - Iron bridgeWellston, OK - Iron bridge
Wellston, OK - Iron bridge
1933 iron bridge over Captain Creek
Luther, OK - stone stationLuther, OK - stone station
Luther, OK - stone station
Remains of an old stone gasoline service station reputed to have been the scene of a counterfeit ring
OK - Finally some blue skyOK - Finally some blue sky
OK - Finally some blue sky
Arcadia, OK - old west Arcadia, OK - old west
Arcadia, OK - old west
This wasn't in any of the books we had - - but a cute remnant of the old town
Arcadia, OK - old Fort BraxtonArcadia, OK - old Fort Braxton
Arcadia, OK - old Fort Braxton
Arcadia, OK - Round barn signsArcadia, OK - Round barn signs
Arcadia, OK - Round barn signs
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ARcadia, OK - Round BarnARcadia, OK - Round Barn
ARcadia, OK - Round Barn
The round barn is now a museum
Arcadia, OK - PopsArcadia, OK - Pops
Arcadia, OK - Pops
Giant pop bottle at POPS (diner and convenience store) with over 400 kinds of soft drinks. It's lit at night (we didn't see it at night)
Arcadia, OK - Giant crossArcadia, OK - Giant cross
Arcadia, OK - Giant cross
We didn't get the exact measurements but it is a giant and visible for miles (at I-35 junction)
Britton, OK - old churchBritton, OK - old church
Britton, OK - old church
Beautiful old church - roofers atop, giving it a new roof
Britton, OK - Geodesic DomeBritton, OK - Geodesic Dome
Britton, OK - Geodesic Dome
Former bank recently saved from demolition



3rd December 2008

Charlie
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What?
So it had to be "Fat Charlie's?"Not Robust Charlie's or Incredibly Buff Charlie's? Oh well, thanks for thinking of me. Loves ya, Charlie
6th December 2008

Jerry and Rita
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What?
Yeah - but that's how we know it really wasn't you...If it was, it would have been Awesome Charlie's!! :) Love back. Rita
29th October 2009

Anonymous
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correction
The old house picture you have is actually in bristow oklahoma 74010 and the papas ceramics and gifts is in depew ok 74028

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