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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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Lake Overholser curvesLake Overholser curves
Lake Overholser curves
Old Route 66 took these curves
Lake Overholser curvesLake Overholser curves
Lake Overholser curves
Old Route 66 - the road had to get washed over by the lake in bad weather
Yukon, OK - Flour millYukon, OK - Flour mill
Yukon, OK - Flour mill
Yukon's Best Flour dominates
Yukon, OK - 4 laneYukon, OK - 4 lane
Yukon, OK - 4 lane
WOW!! - - a four-lane stretch of Route 66
Yukon, OK - Beef signYukon, OK - Beef sign
Yukon, OK - Beef sign
Actually west of Yukon - too funny!! We actually turned around and back-tracked to take this pic
El Reno, OK - Charlie'sEl Reno, OK - Charlie's
El Reno, OK - Charlie's
To Rita's brother -- Charlie must have been a popular name
El Reno, OK - bomberEl Reno, OK - bomber
El Reno, OK - bomber
Rare, twin-engine bomber on display along the way
El Reno, OK - Sid'sEl Reno, OK - Sid's
El Reno, OK - Sid's
Sid's Diner - a true Route 66 diner with 1950's atmosphere
El Reno, OK - Jobe's El Reno, OK - Jobe's
El Reno, OK - Jobe's
Classic drive-in back in the day. Not sure if it's closed or was just closed for the season
OK - still stormyOK - still stormy
OK - still stormy
Fort Reno, OK Fort Reno, OK
Fort Reno, OK
The Fort from which El Reno took its name. Now, looks like a ghost town. Was established 1875 and was important for keeping Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes at bay
Bridgeport, OK - side roadBridgeport, OK - side road
Bridgeport, OK - side road
We took the pre-1933 Route 66 - lots of patches
Bridgeport, OK - Pony bridgeBridgeport, OK - Pony bridge
Bridgeport, OK - Pony bridge
1933 use of 38 "pony" (small) trusses to cross the South Canadian River.
Hydro, OK - concrete roadHydro, OK - concrete road
Hydro, OK - concrete road
Note the concrete complete with curbs! Imagine people back in 1930's traveling this road with their entire life's possessions loaded in the card to head west
Hydro, OK - Lucille'sHydro, OK - Lucille's
Hydro, OK - Lucille's
Famed home of Lucille Hamons, closed since her passing in 2000. Restored by new owners. Lucille used to spend a lot of time passing along stories of "the road."
Weatherford, OK - StaffordWeatherford, OK - Stafford
Weatherford, OK - Stafford
A museum in town honors him
Weatherford, OK - Stafford MuseumWeatherford, OK - Stafford Museum
Weatherford, OK - Stafford Museum
Oklahoma - still traveling too lateOklahoma - still traveling too late
Oklahoma - still traveling too late
We're getting better but still don't have a handle on this travel. Here, seeing a beautiful sunset yet knowing we will be up late just to eat and plan for tomorrow



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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