Guest rt66roadologist@comcast.net Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Jerry I SAW ONLY GOATS NO DOGS SO WE NOW HAVE THE GOATS OF GLENRIO.JEFF MEYER ---------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: "Jerry McClanahan" To: Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] TEXAS BORING? was Re: stolen signs.... Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 14:50:38 +0000 I must disagree with Mike's statement that Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle is "boring". For example: The extensive remains of portland concrete east of Mclean! The restored Tower Conoco/Udrop inn (with fantastic neon) in Shamrock! The Devil's Rope/Route 66 Museum in McLean, and their restored Phillips 66 station! Delbert and Ruth Trew!!!!! Drivable old dirt 66 between McLean and Alanreed (plus the old gas station in Alanreed)! The Route 66 rest Area with Rte 66 Themed exhibits and play Areas! The driveable remnants of the Jericho Gap! The Giant Cross in Groom! Amarillo Blvds old motels and relics! West 6th St's antique stores, etc! Cadillac Ranch (not on 66 but close enough)! The restored Magnolia station in Vega! The Midpoint Cafe in Adrian! The barking dogs in Glenrio! (tounge in cheek mode) And so much more I've not mentioned (including more wonderful people)! Enjoying Route 66 depends on your state of mind. If you go in expecting a section to be "Boring" it will be. Jerry Message: 6 Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 07:39:16 -0700 (PDT) From: mike shadman Subject: Re: Stolen Signs; was Reinventing Route 66 A lot of US Routes are exciting too! 66 is boring in some places like the Texas Panhandle. You can take exciting trips on almost any US Route and have a continous designated highway. 66 isn't, it's small segments here and there. You need a well mark continous route. Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rwarn17588 Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, mike shadman <mike_shadman@y...> wrote: > The people that are against re-commissioning of 66 don't speak for the majority, I know I have done surveys and have talk to people personally. OK, show us that survey you've done, Mike or George or whatever your name is. How many people did you survey? Show us the data. What comprises this so-called "majority" you speak of? Ron Warnick Tulsa, OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pat B. Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 OK kids (and I mean that in every sense of the word), am I gonna have to stop this car??? From this point on, we're ending this whole thread of recertify, recommission, rehash, retread, whatever, of Route 66. Period. End of discussion. This thread is on two Route 66 egroups...keep it there. Since I keep hearing about "the majority thinks this, that, and the other"....well, as the American Road e- group dictator, let me tell you, the majority here is sick of hearing it. From BOTH SIDES! The Dictatoress posted our Speed Limits a few days ago. Apparently since "recommission" or "poll" wasn't in the subject heading, some of you passed over it. Finger pointing and accusations ARE NOT what this board is about. Hate to disappoint you, but that's not the way we work here. This board, unlike the others, has very active monitors whose goal for it is to maintain the same integrity that American Road magazine maintains. That is not only our goal, but the goal of Thomas and Becky Repp who asked us to drive this car for them. Some of you on both sides of the issue are good friends. Don't expect that because we're friends you'll get any slack. This isn't anything personal folks, just business. So kindly remember this note. Failure to comply will likely result in your member status being shifted to "Moderated". Pat Bremer American Road List Host Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Pat and I co-moderate this Yahoo Group on behalf of American Road Magazine. Our purpose is to bring together people who enjoy a love of ALL old roads, road travel, etc. not just Route 66. Of course, we don't exclude Route 66 from any discussions. We * always * encourage a variety of discussions and respectful debates, and we don't like to censor or moderate the list to the point of editing or deleting posts. We rarely do that; so far the group has been pretty good. Our new policy of initially moderating new members has eliminated spam posts. While this particular discussion involving the recertification of Route 66 is most interesting and valid, we feel that it is being discussed, debated and fought over ad nauseum on multiple threads on multiple forums and it is getting out of hand. In addition, the controversy of this discussion is heating up emotions, sparking some snide and nasty commentary and divisiveness. As a participant on the two Route 66 Groups (not a moderator), my options are to read, ignore or comment on any discussion as I choose. However, as co-moderator of this group, I feel that this issue does not serve the majority of American Road list members well, many of whom are not interested in Route 66, or not as much as they are other roads. Additionally, many of the people on this list who are actively involved in this discussion are also on the other Route 66 lists and posting the same or similar messages on all groups. Lastly, this subject is generataing a lot of ill will among members on other lists (who are also members of this list), and creating circumstances which are against our SPEED LIMITS and the type of atmosphere we want to maintain here. On this list, we actively encourage and maintain a friendly atmosphere and I want to keep it that way. Thomas Repp has stated numerous times that American Road Magazine is very interested in preservation of all roads, landmarks, etc. If Thomas desires or feels compelled to do so, I will leave it to him to comment on American Road's position. Regardless of opinion of the subject at hand, I expect any posts on here to be respectful. I posted the SPEED LIMITS a few days ago in hopes that would convey the fact that we don't want fights here. Any action I (or Pat) will undertake to moderate this list and maintain a friendly and respectful atmosphere on this list is NOT reflective of an opinion on this Route 66 issue, either personally or on behalf of American Road (I posted my opinions below in a messaged titled "Advertising Campaign." Nor are our actions personal for or against anyone, or should be construed as taking sides. I know many of you personally and you are wonderful friends. But when Pat and I accepted the request to moderate the list, part of that responsibility is to maintain order, keep the conversations relevant to ALL members, limit personal discussions (chatty posts), and above all, personal attacks. We do this on behalf of all the members, and for American Road. Pat and I want the discussion of re-certification of Route 66 ended on this list, or we will have to change individuals' status to moderated, or else we moderate the all posts on the list. Jennifer Bremer American Road List Host Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rt66roadologist@comcast.net Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 GOOD MOVE JEN BECUSE NO ONES GOING TO CHANGE ONES MIND ON THIS ISUE NO MATTER WHATE.Iam heading up to ws mn in two weeks to see family and will be on us 61 north of SAINT PAUL THERE A GAS STATION THAT use to be a standard the name of the Place is Standard on the corner it is in Harris MN Also on US 10 there a gift shope iam going to try to get back to It Called Treasure City in Royalton MN it has every thing from ruber snacks to Mister gifts.Also there a signs that say SEE OUR BARN YARD ANIMALS YOU GET THERE THAY ARE ALL PLASTIC.SEE EVERYBODY ON THE ROAD JEFF MEYER ------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: "Jennifer" To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] ADMIN - End the Route 66 Recertification thread Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 19:44:58 +0000 Pat and I co-moderate this Yahoo Group on behalf of American Road Magazine. Our purpose is to bring together people who enjoy a love of ALL old roads, road travel, etc. not just Route 66. Of course, we don't exclude Route 66 from any discussions. We * always * encourage a variety of discussions and respectful debates, and we don't like to censor or moderate the list to the point of editing or deleting posts. We rarely do that; so far the group has been pretty good. Our new policy of initially moderating new members has eliminated spam posts. While this particular discussion involving the recertification of Route 66 is most interesting and valid, we feel that it is being discussed, debated and fought over ad nauseum on multiple threads on multiple forums and it is getting out of hand. In addition, the controversy of this discussion is heating up emotions, sparking some snide and nasty commentary and divisiveness. As a participant on the two Route 66 Groups (not a moderator), my options are to read, ignore or comment on any discussion as I choose. However, as co-moderator of this group, I feel that this issue does not serve the majority of American Road list members well, many of whom are not interested in Route 66, or not as much as they are other roads. Additionally, many of the people on this list who are actively involved in this discussion are also on the other Route 66 lists and posting the same or similar messages on all groups. Lastly, this subject is generataing a lot of ill will among members on other lists (who are also members of this list), and creating circumstances which are against our SPEED LIMITS and the type of atmosphere we want to maintain here. On this list, we actively encourage and maintain a friendly atmosphere and I want to keep it that way. Thomas Repp has stated numerous times that American Road Magazine is very interested in preservation of all roads, landmarks, etc. If Thomas desires or feels compelled to do so, I will leave it to him to comment on American Road's position. Regardless of opinion of the subject at hand, I expect any posts on here to be respectful. I posted the SPEED LIMITS a few days ago in hopes that would convey the fact that we don't want fights here. Any action I (or Pat) will undertake to moderate this list and maintain a friendly and respectful atmosphere on this list is NOT reflective of an opinion on this Route 66 issue, either personally or on behalf of American Road (I posted my opinions below in a messaged titled "Advertising Campaign." Nor are our actions personal for or against anyone, or should be construed as taking sides. I know many of you personally and you are wonderful friends. But when Pat and I accepted the request to moderate the list, part of that responsibility is to maintain order, keep the conversations relevant to ALL members, limit personal discussions (chatty posts), and above all, personal attacks. We do this on behalf of all the members, and for American Road. Pat and I want the discussion of re-certification of Route 66 ended on this list, or we will have to change individuals' status to moderated, or else we moderate the all posts on the list. Jennifer Bremer American Road List Host Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, rt66roadologist@c... wrote: > GOOD MOVE JEN BECUSE NO ONES GOING TO CHANGE ONES MIND ON THIS ISUE NO MATTER WHATE.Iam heading up to ws mn in two weeks to see family and will be on us 61 north of SAINT PAUL THERE A GAS STATION THAT use to be a standard the name of the Place is Standard on the corner it is in Harris MN Also on US 10 there a gift shope iam going to try to get back to It Called Treasure City in Royalton MN it has every thing from ruber snacks to Mister gifts.Also there a signs that say SEE OUR BARN YARD ANIMALS YOU GET THERE THAY ARE ALL PLASTIC.SEE EVERYBODY ON THE ROAD JEFF MEYER ------------- Thanks Jeff, that's a good point. Have a good trip, Jeff - have fun and post all about your trip! Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CRuth Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Hi all, Just returned from a brief trip and for those of you interested in great neon, Roanoke, Va has 3 super examples. On Mill Mountain, the Roanoke Star glows brightly each night in red,white and blue, celebrating patriotism and Roanoke as the "Star City of the South." Also prominent in downtown, two great neon advertising signs which are in the process of being restored and will be relit. The Dr. Pepper sign and the H & C Coffee sign, which greeted travelers coming into the city on the Norfolk and Western Railway. The Star can be seen from various points in the city and from I-581 as well, the other two from I-581 and a great view of those two from the restored Norfolk & Western passenger terminal, now restored as the O.Winston Link museum, housing GREAT black and white photos of the era of the Norfolk and Western steam engines, as well as N & W RR memorabilia. This museum is just down the hill from the fabulous Hotel Roanoke, restored to its 1882 elegance by Virgina Tech, which was the recipient of the hotel as donated by the N & W. There is also a Transportation Museum near downtown, housing the last two N & W steam engines as well as a super open-air farmer's market in the historic downtown area, and let's not forget the Roanoke Weiner Co. and the Texas Grill, both city favorites of long standing. Within the next few days I'll post some photos to the yahoo photo site for AR. Cheers, ... and happy fourth! Carol Jennifer wrote: > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, rt66roadologist@c... wrote: > > GOOD MOVE JEN BECUSE NO ONES GOING TO CHANGE ONES MIND ON THIS ISUE > NO MATTER WHATE.Iam heading up to ws mn in two weeks to see family > and will be on us 61 north of SAINT PAUL THERE A GAS STATION THAT use > to be a standard the name of the Place is Standard on the corner it > is in Harris MN Also on US 10 there a gift shope iam going to try to > get back to It Called Treasure City in Royalton MN it has every thing > from ruber snacks to Mister gifts.Also there a signs that say SEE OUR > BARN YARD ANIMALS YOU GET THERE THAY ARE ALL PLASTIC.SEE EVERYBODY ON > THE ROAD JEFF MEYER ------------- > > > Thanks Jeff, that's a good point. > > Have a good trip, Jeff - have fun and post all about your trip! > > Jennifer > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 > WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA > 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, > send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > ADVERTISEMENT > <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=12988uvn5/M=29...001176/D=groups /S=1707284507:HM/EXP=1088801469/A=2128215/R=0/SIG=10se96mf6/*http://companion.ya hoo.com> > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Yahoo! Groups Links > > * To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AMERICAN_ROAD/ > > * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> > > * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of > Service <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>. > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harmon Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Thank you. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: Jennifer To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Pat and I want the discussion of re-certification of Route 66 ended on this list, or we will have to change individuals' status to moderated, or else we moderate the all posts on the list. Jennifer Bremer American Road List Host Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vintage_reader Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 At 01:48 PM 7/1/2004 +0000, you wrote: ><>http://home.centurytel.net/edevold/ > >Check out their photo sections. GREAT shots from all over the USA >with them along some great roadside attractions. Those are excellent!!!! Thanks for posting something I can add to my "Favorites--Trailers" folder. :-) Other items in that folder include Vintage Campers (http://www.vintagecampers.com) and T@B trailers (http://www.tab-rv.com). My husband and I have been talking about buying an old trailer someday and restoring it, or maybe buying a new, but retro-style, lightweight one instead. We saw the T@B trailers on a show on HGTV and really got interested in them, but the idea of restoring one has a lot of appeal too. I'm sure we have a highly romanticized view of the RV lifestyle, but it just seems like so much fun to travel with your own hotel room--especially one with a Dixie stove. :-) Molly in Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 The dogs were there last June along with a horse. I saw no goats but maybe the horse was a summer season substitute. -----Original Message----- From: [mailto:rt66roadologist@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 1:51 PM To: AMERICAN ROAD Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] TEXAS BORING? was Re: stolen signs.... (fwd) Jerry I SAW ONLY GOATS NO DOGS SO WE NOW HAVE THE GOATS OF GLENRIO.JEFF MEYER ---- ------ Forwarded Message: -------------- From: "Jerry McClanahan" To: Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] TEXAS BORING? was Re: stolen signs.... Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 14:50:38 +0000 I must disagree with Mike's statement that Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle is "boring". For example: The extensive remains of portland concrete east of Mclean! The restored Tower Conoco/Udrop inn (with fantastic neon) in Shamrock! The Devil's Rope/Route 66 Museum in McLean, and their restored Phillips 66 station! Delbert and Ruth Trew!!!!! Drivable old dirt 66 between McLean and Alanreed (plus the old gas station in Alanreed)! The Route 66 rest Area with Rte 66 Themed exhibits and play Areas! The driveable remnants of the Jericho Gap! The Giant Cross in Groom! Amarillo Blvds old motels and relics! West 6th St's antique stores, etc! Cadillac Ranch (not on 66 but close enough)! The restored Magnolia station in Vega! The Midpoint Cafe in Adrian! The barking dogs in Glenrio! (tounge in cheek mode) And so much more I've not mentioned (including more wonderful people)! Enjoying Route 66 depends on your state of mind. If you go in expecting a section to be "Boring" it will be. Jerry Message: 6 Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 07:39:16 -0700 (PDT) From: mike shadman Subject: Re: Stolen Signs; was Reinventing Route 66 A lot of US Routes are exciting too! 66 is boring in some places like the Texas Panhandle. You can take exciting trips on almost any US Route and have a continous designated highway. 66 isn't, it's small segments here and there. You need a well mark continous route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 A month ago, I would not have been certain that US 62 even existed. Now, after enjoying a wonderful stretch at the OH-PA border plus driving that bit in KY, I'm with you: I'd like to do the whole thing. This road seems really promising. I'm putting stuff on the list much faster than I'm taking them off. -----Original Message----- From: Russell S. Rein [mailto:Ypsi-slim@juno.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 8:05 PM To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Kentucky drive One of these days I want to drive the whole US 62 - it stairsteps from Niagara Falls to El Paso - running with each E-W & N-S highway as it goes. The route is really crazy - does anyone know how it got designated? I think of it as the poor man's US 66. And - I guess I can drive home on US 54 - El Paso to Chicago. ypsi-slim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rudyard Welborn Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 We saw a herd of horses with a Bar S mark on them; also a herd of goats...a few birds, and a nice little wasp nest at the gas station...I for one find Texas to be extremely cool from the lonesome-ness of Glenrio, to the nice folks at the midpoint in Adrian, to Dot at the mini museum, to the Big Texan in Amarillo, to the literally multipurpose building in Alanreed, to the folks at the Barbed wire museum in McClean, to the good folks in Shamrock who brought the U-Drop back in all its glory! Tsingtao, Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denny Gibson" <denny@dennygibson.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 8:24 PM Subject: RE: [AMERICAN_ROAD] TEXAS BORING? was Re: stolen signs.... (fwd) > The dogs were there last June along with a horse. I saw no goats but maybe > the horse was a summer season substitute. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [mailto:rt66roadologist@comcast.net] > Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 1:51 PM > To: AMERICAN ROAD > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] TEXAS BORING? was Re: stolen signs.... (fwd) > > > Jerry I SAW ONLY GOATS NO DOGS SO WE NOW HAVE THE GOATS OF GLENRIO.JEFF > ---- > ------ Forwarded Message: -------------- > From: "Jerry McClanahan" > To: > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] TEXAS BORING? was Re: stolen signs.... > Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 14:50:38 +0000 > > I must disagree with Mike's statement that Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle > is "boring". > > For example: The extensive remains of portland concrete east of Mclean! > The restored Tower Conoco/Udrop inn (with fantastic neon) in Shamrock! > The Devil's Rope/Route 66 Museum in McLean, and their restored Phillips 66 > station! > Delbert and Ruth Trew!!!!! > Drivable old dirt 66 between McLean and Alanreed (plus the old gas station > in Alanreed)! > The Route 66 rest Area with Rte 66 Themed exhibits and play Areas! > The driveable remnants of the Jericho Gap! > The Giant Cross in Groom! > Amarillo Blvds old motels and relics! > West 6th St's antique stores, etc! > Cadillac Ranch (not on 66 but close enough)! > The restored Magnolia station in Vega! > The Midpoint Cafe in Adrian! > The barking dogs in Glenrio! (tounge in cheek mode) > And so much more I've not mentioned (including more wonderful people)! > > Enjoying Route 66 depends on your state of mind. If you go in expecting a > section to be "Boring" it will be. > > Jerry > > Message: 6 > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 07:39:16 -0700 (PDT) > From: mike shadman > Subject: Re: Stolen Signs; was Reinventing Route 66 > > A lot of US Routes are exciting too! 66 is boring in some places like the > Texas Panhandle. You can take exciting trips on almost any US Route and have > a continous designated highway. 66 isn't, it's small segments here and > there. You need a well mark continous route. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rwarn17588 Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I've always found the Panhandle of Texas to be lovely in its own way. I grew up on the prairie of central Illinois, and driving across the western half of the Panhandle reminds me of my old home very much. It's comforting to be driving along old 66 and seeing nothing but cows, grassland and the occasional windmill. For a fine novel about the Panhandle, read "That Old Ace in the Hole." I think it captures that area about as well as anything I've read. Ron Warnick Tulsa, OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Becky Repp Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Thank you for your message. I am working out of the office from July 26 - through August 2. I will be checking messages periodically during that time. If you need to reach me urgently, please contact 206-369-5782, otherwise, I will respond to your message or your order upon my return to the office. Thank you and have a great day! Sincerely, Becky becky@mockturtlepress.com AMERICAN ROAD magazine & Mock Turtle Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Ross Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Kip, I don't know if it's a trend or not, but I was in Lubbock, Texas over the weekend to see Shellee Graham's traveling Route 66 photographic exhibition at Texas Tech. University, and the people there told me there is a new drive-in theater being built near Lubbock. Incidentally, the Buddy Holly Center there is a must-see if you're ever in west Texas. Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rudyard Welborn Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Twas reading the Post Dispatch the other day, and read about this dude who is BUILDING a NEW DRIVE-IN theatre in Salem IL (on U.S. 50, no less)...reminded me of the dude who built a NEW COVERED BRIDGE outside Greenup IL on the old National Road...while it may seem like the blue highways are not birthing new babies, little sprouts like this make you aware that there is still life on the roads less travelled! Tsingtao, Kip Welborn, from the CITY of St. Louis, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest B Worley Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 --- Jim Ross <pathfinder66@earthlink.net> wrote: > I don't know if it's a trend or not, but I was in Lubbock, Texas over the > weekend to see Shellee Graham's traveling Route 66 photographic exhibition > at Texas Tech. University, and the people there told me there is a new > drive-in theater being built near Lubbock. Incidentally, the Buddy Holly > Center there is a must-see if you're ever in west Texas. > Jim R. Jim, it *is* a trend -- they are coming back! The Stars & Stripes Drive-in in Lubbock, Texas is scheduled to open August 19th, next weekend. Go to: http://www.drive-ins.com/theater/txst10 for pictures and links to newspaper articles related to the Stars & Stripes drive-in. ALSO -- I know of *another* NEW Drive-in being built in Texas, but I have been sworn to secrecy about its location by the owners/builders, until they have a firm opening date. They don't want to jump the gun like the S&S owners have.. giving out opening target dates only to miss them. I can tell you that this new drive-in will be HUGE -- starting with three screens, and adding more. They owners/builders have a lot of experience building and operating drive-ins; at least three successful DIs in the southeastern part of the country. They owners contacted me through my Texas Drive-ins Group about photographing and documenting the build process, and I will have pictures on my web site as soon as I get approval from the the owners. Speaking of my web site, I am the new group owner of the Texas Drive-ins group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/txdrivein/ We are a small group of 27 members but could always use more!! I also have a web page listing open Texas Drive-ins at: http://www.worley-world.com/txdriveins/ Thats it for now--- ===== ______________________ Bob & Anneliese Worley Cedar Hill, Texas www.Worley-World.com www.Advocare.com - We Build Champions __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Kinsey Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Just a quick note to say that we have returned from our trip this pass weekend and I have been very busy since returning (lost a major drive on my web server, thank goodness for backup's). Will try to get a posting later this week along with pictures. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shellee Graham Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 on 9/12/03 2:17 PM, at RWarn17588@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 9/12/03 11:06:55 AM Central Daylight Time, > AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com writes: > > >> My dad, as long as I knew him, didn't care much for anything resembling >> popular music....he would play his Mozart and Wagner till the dogs moaned, >> but >> the only time he turned on the radio was to listen to Jack Buck and the >> Cardinals...the exception was Johnny Cash...Johnny sang songs about people, >> real >> people, hard luck people, those who deserve a break people, angry people, >> killin type people...all the people in my dads life in our lives in everyones >> life...Johnny was a poet, a maverick, a populist, a great man...a man who >> will >> and should be missed... >> >> Say hi to dad for me, Johnny...Tsingtao, Kip Welborn >> > > Some folks on the list wondered when Johnny died. Several reports I saw > indicated that Johnny passed at 2 a.m. Friday in the hospital of complications > from > diabetes. And he had a host of other ailments on top of that -- glaucoma, > that nervous system disease that plagued him, asthma and probably some other > things I can't recall. I swear, he looked bad back in 1996 during his > "Unchained" > album, and to stay alive as long as he did -- especially after June's death -- > had to be an act of sheer will. > > A writer of which I know in Nashville talked to Marty Stuart, who's part of > the extended Cash family. Stuart said that in the past few months, a couple of > buzzards took up residence in a tree near the Cash home, staring at Johnny. Of > course, Johnny simply stared back at them. > > And I'm sure a few folks might think Johnny Cash is off-topic from American > Road's purposes. I couldn't disagree more. Johnny Cash made some of the best > damn road music around (get the two-CD "The Essential Johnny Cash" that was > released last year if you don't believe me -- and if anything, it's not long > enough). Some of my fondest memories is of hearing Cash's "Understand Your > Man" on > an old Tulsa AM radio station while cruising Route 66 in eastern Oklahoma. > Talk about suddenly feeling like I'd been transported back about four decades > ... > > Ron Warnick > Belleville, IL Nice post, Ron. Very nice. shell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rudyard Welborn Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 VH-1 is commemorating the man in black tonight between 7-9 pm...Tsingtao, Kip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Allen Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Great post Ron. Johnny was an American treasure. Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Jim, Another great music icon died on California Statehood Day: Warren Zevon! Just like Johnny, I'm gonna miss this fellow too! Warren's days were numbered in advance since his diagnosis of cancer. He just had enough time left to finish up an album called The Wind, which was a collaboration with all his friends joining in! He too was a one man show in concert! His last live appearance was on the David Letterman show. His songs are hauntedly truthful with a twist of sometime sarcasm. Other great musicians like Jackson Browne, David Gilmour, Linda Ronstadt, and countless others played with Warren and covered some of his fine tunes! If you get a chance, listen to "Searching for a Heart" while cruisin' Route 66. You'll be hooked. Him and Johnny are definitely jammin' the high heavens this week! Thanks Boys! For the many great years of sharing your music! God Bless and Happy Jams. the landrunner --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "jim conkle" <jim@c...> wrote: > Kip, > > Did Johnny just pass away?? I am so busy I do not keep up with the news. > > See you soon. > > James M. Conkle, Executive Director > California Route 66 Preservation Foundation > P O Box 290066 > Phelan, CA 92329-0066 > 760-868-3320 > 760-617-3991 cell > 760-868-8614 fax > jim@c... > www.cart66pf.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Conkle Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 We need to know all events, business, or happenings that will be having significant anniversaries in 2005. We are looking to include them in our marketing plan for the 2005 Rendezvous and Route 66 International Festival. Birthdays, deaths or similar dates if important to the road could also be added. For instance the Pontiac turns 80 in 2006 as does Route 66. We are using that theme for our POCI conference to be held in Ontario, CA. This is the type of information we want for 2005. Thanks James M Conkle Executive Director & Chairman of the Board California Route 66 Preservation Foundation P O Box 290066 Phelan, CA 92329-0066 760 617 3991 cell 760 868 3320 760 868 8614 fax HYPERLINK "mailto:"jim@cart66pf.org www.cart66pf.org --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.733 / Virus Database: 487 - Release Date: 8/2/2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glenn Adams Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 May 15th, 2005 will be the 100th anniversary of the auction of railroad lots that created a town called Las Vegas. The world's largest party is planned at the Fremont Street site. Vegas is only 100 miles from Kingman and the Mother Road. Come join us! -----Original Message----- From: Jim Conkle <jim@cart66pf.org> Sent: Sep 1, 2004 8:15 PM To: "AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups. Com" <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com>, "Route66@Yahoogroups. Com" <route66@yahoogroups.com> Cc: Bob Audette <>, CART66MUSM@aol.com, Craig Jurin <route66@cleanweb.net>, Dave Hastings <davesautorpair@aol.com>, David Knudson <national66@national66.org>, Delbert & Ruth Trew <barbwiremuseum@centramedia.net>, Dennis Casebier <goffs@eastmojave.net>, Don Holland <don_holland@link.freedom.com>, Ernie Silvers <ernie@egge.com>, Guy Randall <grandall@canyoncountry.net>, Jackie Rowland <oatie10@yahoo.com>, Jeff Myers <rt66roadologist@attbi.com>, Jerry McClanahan <Jerrymc66@earthlink.net>, Jerry Ueckert <edgewoodadvocate@yahoo.com>, Jim Ross <pathfinder66@earthlink.net>, Kaisa Barthuli <kaisa_barthuli@nps.gov>, Kathie Reece-McNeill <KReece1@msn.com>, Kathy Anderson <ka@gallowaywallace.com>, Ken Bernstein <info@laconservancy.org>, Ken Turmel <thelandrunner@yahoo.com>, Museum of Neon Art <info@neonmona.org>, Laurel Kane <laurelrk66@aol.com>, Marian Clark <mclark66@sbcglobal.net>, Martin Zanzucchi <mzan@aol.com>, Michael Ward <flyboy1946@hotmail.com>, Michael Taylor <michael_taylor@nps.gov>, Michael Wallis <WALLIS66@aol.com>, Patricia Kuhn <pkuhn@illinoisroute66.org>, Robert Moore <hwyrovr@yahoo.com>, Thomas Repp <trepp@mockturtlepress.com>, Tom Speers <>, Tom Willis <tom@66diner.com>, Tommy Pike <furyon66@earthlink.net>, Johnny Miller <kixonrte66@hotmail.com>, Bob Lile <crocodilelile@peoplepc.com> Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] 2005 Anniversaries We need to know all events, business, or happenings that will be having significant anniversaries in 2005. We are looking to include them in our marketing plan for the 2005 Rendezvous and Route 66 International Festival. Birthdays, deaths or similar dates if important to the road could also be added. For instance the Pontiac turns 80 in 2006 as does Route 66. We are using that theme for our POCI conference to be held in Ontario, CA. This is the type of information we want for 2005. Thanks James M Conkle Executive Director & Chairman of the Board California Route 66 Preservation Foundation P O Box 290066 Phelan, CA 92329-0066 760 617 3991 cell 760 868 3320 760 868 8614 fax HYPERLINK "mailto:"jim@cart66pf.org www.cart66pf.org --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.733 / Virus Database: 487 - Release Date: 8/2/2004 Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links Glenn Adams gfa77@earthlink.net www.lasvegasregion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thelandrunner Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 Greetings Alex, Not quite sure that you can get to Neuevo Laredo from Michigan on either of those exact particular directions. You see, from Indy I-70 goes to Saint Louis (then further to Kansas City). From Saint Louis, one will have take I-44 (or Route 66) to Oklahoma city, then onto I- 35 to the border patrol check point. Or,...from Indy, stay on I-70 to Kansas City, then hop onto I-35 to New Laredo. Another cool route would be to take I-65 from Indy to Elizabethtown, KY. From there latch onto old U.S. 62 west all the way to El Paso. (Going east on U.S. 62 will get you to the Canadian border at Niagra Falls.) What's cool is that U.S. 62 has a similar small town road history like Route 66 does. Old filling stations, Mom and Pop stores and restaurants, non franchised motels, neon road icons, etc... God Bless and Happy Trails. the landrunner "To see something that you've never seen before... You have to go somewhere you've never been before." --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@y..., Alex Burr <hesternec@y...> wrote: > > You are in Michigan - you have a desire to > visit Mexico. Ok, 69 to Indy, 70 to Ok City and > 35 south to Neuevo Laredo. That's it. Or you > can take 69 to Indy, 70 over to 57 to 55 to 40 > Little Rock, then 30 to Dallas and 35 to Mexico. > > > My soap box for the day. > > Hudsonly, > Alex B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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