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You know, I knew there was a restaurant or something down that way you and Kip talked about. For some reason I kept thinking it was in Sikeston, although I knew it wasn't Lambert's. Shoot, I coulda used some BBQ this weekend too! Well, I reckon another weekend trip is in store!
While in Sikeston you coulda walked about 1/2 block west and had throwed rolls at Lamberts. Glad you took U.S. 61 from there to STL because that's a cool trip, especially in October. Why I-55 to Springfield to Indy rather than I-70 the entire trip?
I don't believe we could do interstates unless time was really a factor. Totally boring and loaded with trucks. Two lanes forever!....Bliss (GO CARDS!!!!!!!)
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For those who are interested Union Station opened a "Harvey House Diner", which, according to the article in the Post Dispatch, "pays homage to the Harvey House restaurants that operated in many train stations, in
cluding the one in KC". Supposedly looks a lot like the original diner and has some of the same culinary delights. The only disappointment was that "the waitresses were not wearing the crisp black and white uniforms of the "Harvey Girls" who brightened the first restaurants. Tsingtao Kip
I saw that article but didn't read it for some reason. Another reason besides the BBQ to visit K.C. The Starz Western channel recently showed the movie "Harvey Girls" starring Judy Garland and the "Murder She Wrote" chick (Angela Lansbury?) as a soft-hearted hooker. I suffered through it but wouldn't do it again because it's soooooo hokey........Bliss
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A Neon? The thieves around The Hill must've been incredibly desperate or incredibly stupd. They probably didn't even make it back to the chop shop before the head gasket blew.
Gee, you'd think we'd have had experience with one of those "fine" automobiles, eh? 
Yeah, the Neon was stolen by kids joy riding and they have never been caught. Must be easy to break into and start because the doors were locked and Jane had the keys with her.
The car was found abandoned that same night in an alley somewhere on the south side and was pronounced as being a total loss. What upset Jane the most, I think, is that she lost her "Bad Girls Guide to the Road" (or something like that) as a result of the glove box being rummaged through. Kip's PT Cruiser has been stolen from in front of his house twice and had to be completely repainted the first time. He recently had to replace the tranny which could have been a victim of one of the joy rides. He lives on the south side and has to park on the street because he has no garage.....Bliss
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I know there's a few of you out there, I have a question. I'd like to head to St. Louis in the next few weeks, and particularly to the area known as The Hill.
I understand that it is known as St. Louis' "Little Italy" and I'm anxious to see what they have in the way of Italian markets, specialty stores, etc. Any suggestions as to how to make the most of my visit? Is it easy to get around? Park? Shop? There's probably alot of good Italian restaurants - any experiences, suggestions, etc. are welcome!
Mille grazie! (A million thanks!)
Jennifer
Jennifer, I have no personal experience with "the hill" but I'll forward your request for info to Kip, Robert, Carolyn, etc. who can fill you in. I do remember, though, that Jane's last Neon was stolen from in front of a restaurant a couple of years ago while dining on the hill....Bliss
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Just wanted to let everyone know what a great weekend it was on the motor tour. Big or small, the Missouri folks know how to put on a tour to remember. The good news is there were about 55 registered cars for the weekend, which, as I understand, is nearly 20 more than in 2005. Let's hope that's a positive sign for travel in general along our two-lanes. The highlight was driving across the Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis, then second time I've been fortunate enough to do so. I highly encourage everyone to check out one of these types of events in one of the Route 66 states. Good way to travel with like-minded roaides as well as meet some new friends in the process. Hats off to the Route 66 Association of Missouri!!
Thanks for the kind words, Pat. We'll try to do just as well with next year's motor tour, as it's the highlight of the 66 year for our association. It was good seeing and visiting with you and all the other roadies. See you on the road....Bliss
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All my reservations are set! Just 4 days til I hit the road. Looking forward to seeing everyone Friday night in Litchfield.
Kent, how's the registration looking so far??
Jane sez we have nearly 40 cars registered for the tour, an increase from last year. Nearly 80 folks registered for dinner at Meramec Caverns. Should be an awesome weekend. See you guys there....Bliss
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Lots of fun to be had by all cruisin' historic 66 in IL and MO. What's better than that?....Bliss
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I, too, loved the old store lunch counters. My favorite was probably those in "dime stores." Favorite order there was a BBQ sandwich with soda.
There was a cafeteria in downtown St. Louis named the Black Cat that served awesome roast beef and cherry pie. It was near the old GM manufacturing plant. We ate lunch there each time Mom and Dad drove down from IL to pick up a new car for the dealership owned by my uncle.
The Sip 'n Bite in downtown Dwight, IL served sandwiches and ice cream in an old soda fountain atmosphere. Used to walk there with Mom and relish nearly everything they served. It's gone now, of course.
Favorite road food when a kid was hot roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. Ate this in many, many mom 'n pop establishments on 66, 36, and 100....Bliss
In a very obscure way, I ended up thinking about a restaurant I'd been to in Connecticut when I was a kid (in the 1970's), called Lum's Restaurant. At 7 years old, I didn't know or care whether it was a chain, though now I don't have the same affinity for Applebee's as I might have for a place like Lum's. Of course, now my preferred road dining is mom 'n pop diners, cafes & restaurants, but there are some memorable chains of the past that hold an interest of nostalgia, so I thought I'd start this discussion.So, I was trying to drum up memories of chains of the past (though they may still exist in certain areas...).
Here's some I thought of:
- Lum's Restaurant - Cheshire, CT (I believe they had various national locations). I don't know why this place sticks in my memory!
- Wagon-Ho - Florida. OK...I have actually not been to one of these. But my great-uncle was quite a photographer back in his day and on a vacation, he took a slide of a place called "Wagon Ho". I will amend this post to add the photo when I am home. I think the slide was taken in the early 60's. It just seemed pretty cool, so I thought I'd mention it.
- Chock Full o' Nuts - a coffee shop chain based in New York City
- A & W - I know these still exist, mainly paired with Long John Silver's & such, but I loved the original car-hop variety. I can think of two I used to go to as a kid - one in Woodbury, CT the other in Wolcott, CT
- Speaking of Long John Silver's, I loved the original design of their buildings, with the wooden "gangplank" and rope fence...kinda cool for a chain.
- Howard Johnson's - I haven't been to many, but a few. Several times I went to one in Mystic, CT. The hotel is still a HoJo's minus the distinctive, orange roof, of course (are there any left?). The restaurant is not HoJo's, though. I had been to the one in Times Square, New York City several times before its closure; and probably a time or two at the currently operating location in Waterbury, Connecticut Howard Johnson's Restaurant - Waterbury, CT . Wish Pat & I had eaten there a couple of weeks ago when we were there! I don't even know how many of them are left, but I know it isn't many.
- Department store lunch counters & restaurants - There's alot I can think of, and probably no one would know of the specific Waterbury, CT-area places I could mention. But generally I miss small discount department store lunch counters or cafeteria-style dining in department stores (Sears, etc.) The food court just isn't the same!
- Kenny Rogers Roasters - OK, this one's from the not too distant past, really...but I loved that chicken. And the aroma of the wood burning oven they had was heavenly (it would probably give me a migraine now, though!). I believe there is still one in Alabama.
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Just as I suspected: a very ugly game with Indy scoring within the first coupla minutes. Might have been 100 to zip if Manning had stayed in the game. The frosty one is on me whenever we cross paths again....Bliss
It'll be on TV here, if you want to make the 4 hour drive past the Dome and up to Indy to watch the game with us. -
I checked my local TV guide for PBS station channel 9 and there is no listing for this 66 program. Perhaps at a later date.
Speaking of TV, tonight's Rams/Colts preseason game is blacked out locally because the Dome wasn't sold out by the designated time. And still isn't, even though the Rams are on an "I believe" kick to garner stronger local team support for the new coaches and "new" team. Probably just as well that we local fans can't see the game because it will probably be ugly. But how about a big frosty one on the results anyway, Pat?....Bliss
I don't know if this will be showing on all PBS stations, but Thursday night the Indy PBS station will be showing "The Mother Road" at 10pm Eastern. The description from the WFYI web site describes it as follows:Mother Road
This film celebrates Route 66, from Chicago to Los Angeles, where the filmmaker, Lauren Cardillo along with her 80 year old mother, Irene take the roadtrip of their lives in a Mustang convertible. Shot over three weeks, the program spans eight states, three time zones, and more than 2400 miles, discovering fascinating people along the way, while capturing the nostalgia of the infamous highway. Viewers will see the start of Route 66 in Chicago; Ted Drewes' ice cream stand and the Red Cedar Inn in Missouri; the Ribbon Road, the Blue Whale and the Coleman Theatre in Oklahoma; the Cadillac Ranch in Texas; the Jackalope and Tucumcari in New Mexico; the Jack Rabbit Trading Post, Oatman and the Grand Canyon in Arizona; and the end of the pavement on the California coast in Santa Monica.
Pat B.
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My initial posting/reply attempt. Question - is there any way to transfer my Bliss Blue Highways album from your former site to this one or, since I created that same album name on this site today, should I just post new photos? ......Bliss
My first post on the new forum, so I thought I'd post it here. Why? In 5 minutes, I'm heading 3 blocks south and turning left at the light to get a pizza. The street I'll then be on? Crawfordsville Road, aka The Dixie Highway western alignment, aka formerly US 136. Let's see if I did this right...this was only a test.
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We picked up the Cars DVD Tuesday and my wife loved it. For some reason, I struggled to get through it and doubt if I'll watch it again. I noticed iconic roadside stuff and enjoyed that but animated movies, I guess, are just not my cup of tea. I may be the only guy on the planet who doesn't enjoy the movie. No offense intended....Bliss