DennyG

When I woke up this morning, I turned on the TV and was about to switch to local news when I recognized Rick Sebak's voice on the PBS station I had watched last. I was totally unaware of Rick's "Breakfast Special" which had premiered in July. Then I felt even dumber when I learned that two of the restaurants Rick featured in the program are in nearby Columbus, Ohio, and that I had not eaten at either. It's not a road trip show but it does include spots from New York to California. It's nicely done and includes conversations with the owners, the patrons, and the food. Seeing it prompted a visit to Rick' blog where I read that, though eight restaurants appeared in the show, Rick & crew had actually visited seventeen. That means a "Breakfast Special 2" is in the works. I again signed up for the blog (not sure when or how I dropped it) and I've plugged those Columbus restaurants (Skillet & Best Breakfast) into the GPS.

Beautiful! I like capers and this sounds like it's going to be a CAPER! I read through your blog and see you've had plenty of time for the anticipation -- and frustration -- to build. Hoping the latest news is as good as it seems and that you'll be heading our way come spring. I don't live in a Manchester but I'm not terribly far from the one in southern Ohio. It's not very big but is right on the Ohio River so I imagine getting to and from it will be one of your more enjoyable sections. I'd be happy to do a little scouting when snow is not an issue. One of the things that struck me when I looked at the "maps in progress" in your blog was the dirth of Manchesters in our southwest. That's some beautiful territory and I cringe even as I suggest you might think of omitting it. If you started or ended your ride mid-country (say KS or OK) and put the other end on the west coast, you could avoid riding across the entire country twice and be spared a 1500 mile Manchesterless leg. I realize that flying in to or out of the center and using different departure & arrival cities can complicate things but it seems worth a look. Welcome to the forum. I subscribed to your Twitter feed and to your blog's RSS feed (means I won't show up as a follower) and will also be watching for more posts here.

I'll be visiting a son in San Diego in a few weeks and I've plotted a route to this loop several times to see if I can work it in. It's clearly too far away but I'll probably plot it another time or two to see if it gets any closer.

Oops! I really did intend to put that in there somewhere. It's a long way off: April 17. Wit & Wisdom

This isn't a road trip -- yet -- but Red Green is coming to Anderson, Indiana, and I'm seriously thinking about it. His show will be at the very cool 1929 (it's been restored) Paramount Theater. Of course, if I go, I'll certainly have an onion burger at the Lemon Drop and will probably run up to Alexandria to put another coat on the World's Largest Ball of Paint. Apparently you get one ticket for every $25 donation to PBS station WIPB in Muncie and the show's location is sometimes shown as Muncie. What about it Pat, Jennifer, Jim, Chris, et al.? Want to hook up in Anderson for a "lodge meeting"?

Losing landmarks is always sad but the absolute worst is when it's because of some senseless human act. This will make the "Loneliest Road in America" section of the Lincoln Highway a little lonelier. It's been a rough year for shoe trees. Route 66 lost two, one near Stroud, OK, and the other near Amboy, CA. But those were from natural causes though the causes were possibly aided by the weight of the shoes on the smaller trees.

Yep. A slant six with Torqueflite (Guess I'm gonna hafta learn how to spell that). My impression is that the Valiant didn't get a V8 until 1964.

I've just acquired a new "adventure touring vehicle" although driving it right now involves a little more adventure than I'd like. It's a 1963 Valiant in desperate need of a new top. I bought it specifically to drive the Lincoln Highway during its centennial year in a car exactly half as old as the road.

Excellent! I'd seen much of that earlier in "serialized" form but it's great to see it complete and in geographically correct order. You're developing quite the resource there, Mr. Grey.

The Bremers haven't upgraded in several months. Think they'd be interested?

Best wishes to all! Alex, sounds like you and I have similar celebrations planned.

Now that's cute!

Ditto! Merry Christmas to all. Alex, I'll be celebrating Christmas in your state but won't make it to your city this time. I'm in Knoxville this morning; Heading to Chattanooga.

Sorry, I've never been to that park. I have been to the general area and know that there is some nice scenery. Pictures show some good stuff -- love that suspension bridge -- in the park. It's right on the Hill Billy Highway (a.k.a. US-23) so you have a direct path to Detroit if desired and Cleveland, GA, about twenty miles west of the park, is the home of Babyland General Hospital where Cabbage Patch Kids are "born".

Sorry, I've never been to that park. I have been to the general area and know that there is some nice scenery. Pictures show some good stuff -- love that suspension bridge -- in the park. It's right on the Hill Billy Highway (a.k.a. US-23) so you have a direct path to Detroit if desired and Cleveland, GA, about twenty miles west of the park, is the home of Babyland General Hospital where Cabbage Patch Kids are "born".

Wympee's Hamburgers in Dayton, Ohio, closed about a year ago and is being converted to something a bit more upscale named "Olive, an Urban Dive". The new owners say they will retain the exterior though they have stripped the insides. That interior was lined with metal panels which are for sale on eBay. The listing refers to them as Lustron but, since the Wympee building predates the Lustron corporation by nearly a decade (1938 vs. 1947) that's not quite accurate. Still, if you've got a truck and a buddy to help with the loading, you can pick up some diner history.

The museum just keeps getting better. I know I need to get there but every time it nears the top of the list something squeezes ahead of it. Don't give up on me, Dave. I'll be there someday.

Have you pursued the Horse Cave KOA and, if so, will you be doing any sightseeing in the area? The Dixie Highway, Wigwam Village #2, and other old stuff is nearby.

I've spent a couple of Thanksgivings in Nashville -- pulled pork is a wonderful holiday meal -- but not this year. Have fun. You probably know that Route 66 fans The Roadcrew (Joe Loesch, et.al.) are Nashvillians but you might not know that Nashville has a really cool car museum although there's not a single Monte Carlo in it. The Lane Motor Museum features mostly European cars and that includes some fairly weird ones. It looks like your final approach to Nashville, after Big Sandy, might be on the one time Broadway of America (a.k.a, US-70). If so, you ought to take a peek at the faded BoA mural in Dickson.

Nice piece. Thanks for sharing.

I have the impression that your "trip along the Lincoln Highway" will be starting at or near the east coast but I don't think you've actually said that. So, just where do you plan to begin this journey and are you looking for comments on the eastern portion as well?

I'm resurrecting this 2 1/2 year old topic to show some of the dust that was bitten. I drove by today and found the place completely leveled. Pictures from today show the slabs that once held the circular office and one bank of rooms. Apparently there are no current plans for a replacement since a sign says the site is available for commercial or industrial use. The April 2007 pictures are here and here.

I believe Dave made one small error. Greetings from the Lincoln Highway is the work of Brian Butko. If Dick Butka/Butkus wrote a book, it would more likely be called Greetings from the Line of Scrimmage.