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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McLean, TX - Cactus

The Cactus Inn Motel - recommended as a "real Mom and Pop"

McLean, TX - Dirt Road 1

We just had to take a dirt road. This and subsequent pictures are the the pre-1932 route (before Jerry or Rita were even born)

McLean, TX - Dirt Road 2

A closer look at the hill

McLean, TX - Dirt Road 3

Close up of the road

McLean, TX - Dirt Road 4

Watch those bumps and washboard sections!!

McLean, TX - Dirt Road 5

Imagine Jerry and Rita riding along singing to Neil Diamond top hits -- yes, for real!! What an absolute hoot!!

McLean, TX - Dirt Road 6

Just an interesting no trespassing sign

McLean, TX - Dirt Road 7

People actually still live off of these dirt roads

Alanreed, TX - 66 Station

A 1932-era classic restored as a display

Britten/Groom, TX - Leaning tower

No, we weren't drinking when we took this picture - ithe tower was built this way to attract attention

Groom, TX - Steakhouse

This Route 66 Steakhouse was previously, the Old Golden Spread Grille

Groom, TX - Cross

Built in 1995. 190 feet 919 stories). Billed as the Largest Cross in the Western Hemisphere)

Groom, TX - Station 1 Plaque

Following pictures are examples of the life-size stations of the cross built in 1995.

Groom, TX - Station 1

Groom, TX - Station 5 Plaque

Groom, TX - Station 5

Groom, TX - Station 13 Plaque

Groom, TX - Station 13

Groom, TX - Memorial

This memorial stood to the side at the end of the stations

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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