Route 66 Adventure Day 8

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November 15th 2008

Published: December 8th 2008

Current State Every so often, we feel badly about how seldom we are posting for this trip. However, it only lasts a minute because we realize very, very quickly that our fun and the uniqueness of our time together takes precedence over anything. It has been extraordinary in spite of requiring a lot more daily planning than we had ever figured. We are actually finishing day 30 and on our route b... 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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Elk City, OK - Museum 22

Scales sure took a lot more room than they do today - - probably was only for the 'upper class'

Elk City, OK - Museum 23

Ladies - get a load of what a beauty salon was like back then. Cooking was obviously an all day chore

Elk City, OK - Museum 24

Only manual power to run this typewriter

Elk City, OK - Museum 25

We bid adiue to this awesome National Route 66 Museum in Elk City, Oklahoma. Definitely worth a stop if you're ever in the area

Elk City, OK - Bridge

1928 Timber Creek Bridge west of town

Sayre, OK - Western

Western Motel. Still in business as you can tell with the addition to the sign noting "WI-Fi"

Sayre, OK - Western

Western Motel

Sayre, OK - Bar

An original Route 66 Bar complete with mural

OK - Route 66

Every so often, have to include a picture of the actual road we've been driving

Texola, OK -

Abandoned building in Texola, the last town before Texas

Texola, OK - Mural

Neat mural on the side of a building

Texola, OK - Will Marker

Will Rogers Rededication of Route 66 Marker

Texas - State Line

Shamrock, TX - Welcome

Interesting town sign

Shamrock, TX - remnant

Remnants of another time

Shamrock, TX - Inn

Route 66 Inn still in operation

Shamrock, TX - Blarney

Blarney Inn - Fitting for a town called Shamrock

Shamrock, TX - Conoco

Restored Conoco - now Chamber of Commerce, etc.

Shamrock, TX - Western

Western Motel and Restaurant. We ate at the restaurant - got a few stares but food was great

McLean, TX - Mural

Cute mural remaining on one of the buildings

McLean, TX - Phillips

Restored Phillips gas station

8th December 2008

Vickie Hart
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Cracklin Rosie get on board...
Yes, I can just hear you two! How much fun is that! Loved the latest update and will wait to see more. We had some freezing rain this morning but is supposed to turn to all rain. Tomorrow is a high of 49 with rain and the Wed is sunny with a whopping high of 29. Hope you can stop by!

10th December 2008

Jerry and Rita
Welcome

Cracklin Rosie get on board
Thanks for the weather help. We're looking forward to seeing you guys but not looking forward to the weather. Oh well...we had to get back to it sometime!!

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