Guest big_ugly_mich@yahoo.com Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 And all this time I thought I joined to save money on the Disney collector DVDs. I got all but two, and one of them's the Mickey Mouse black and white one. Where'd all that hair come from? --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, roadmaven@a... wrote: > Hi all...We found a really inexpensive way to rent cars. We decided to keep some miles off our cars for our upcoming trip this weekend, so we decided to rent. If you're a member, Sam's Club has a really good deal for rentals under their "Member Benefits" section on their website (www.samsclub.com). Through Sam's, we're renting a compact from Thrifty from this Thursday night through Monday night and it's costing just $88, taxes included. Just for kicks (hold the puns), I went to Thrifty's website and typed in the exact same days and they quoted me $175 for the same compact. > > So if you're a Sam's Club member, take advantage of this benefit. They also have discounts on hotels, (evil) airline flights, and cruises. The direct link is: http://tinyurl.com/4gsqn > > Happy Travel$!! > > Pat B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rudyard Welborn Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I didn't know that was what you are talking about...if you pass through the Dells there is a sign pointing the way; I think they even instruct you to tune in to a little infostation about it...Tsingtao Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denny Gibson" <denny@dennygibson.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 8:02 AM Subject: RE: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Takin Off to Da Nort Country! > > My goof on the clowns. I've been in Wisconsin a total of three times: > Madison, Eau Claire, & Baraboo. The Ringlings are from Baraboo and there is > a museum there ( http://www.circusworldmuseum.com/ ). No doubt I confused > Eau Claire with Baraboo and "clown college" with "circus museum". That's my > story and I'm sticking to it. BTW, thank you Google. > > --Denny > > -----Original Message----- > From: Rudyard Welborn [mailto:r.Welborn@worldnet.ATT.net] > Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 7:59 AM > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Takin Off to Da Nort Country! > > > > Very glad to be back in the land of -- if nothing else -- warmer climate (it > was minus 20 on Christmas Eve in Spooner!) Woos is still there; got a pic at > night with the neon a blazin; when I get set up will email a shot of > it...don't know about a clown museum, but Eau Claire is the home of Walter > Beer and where Henry Aaron started his pro ball career! Tsingtao, Kip > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Denny Gibson" <denny@dennygibson.com> > To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 7:56 AM > Subject: RE: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Takin Off to Da Nort Country! > > > > > > Have a safe trip & a Merry Christmas. I've been in Eau Claire once but > don't > > recall WOOS (didn't see attachment, either) but do recall that a Clown > > College was there. > > > > --Denny > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Rudyard Welborn [mailto:r.Welborn@worldnet.ATT.net] > > Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 8:32 AM > > To: ; AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com; Lisa V > > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Takin Off to Da Nort Country! > > > > > > Yo! > > > > Well, we are off to the great white north tomorrow, the land of US 53 and > > 63, cheese, beer, cheese, beer, and the worlds greatest chinese roadhouse > > WOOS CHINESE PAGODA (on US 53 in Eau Claire, WI)! Now that I can do such > > things, see a pic of the front of this excellent place in the attachment. > > > > Before we go, just wanted to wish each and every one of you a Merry > > Christmas and a New Year brim full of good times and safe travels! > > Tsingtao-ding-a-ling! Kip Quinn and Natalie Kay > > > > > > > > > > > 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 Rudyard Welborn Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Well, I have entered the digital world and what better place to start than Woos Chinese Pagoda in Eau Claire, WI with the neon a blazin! sorry if the pic is fuzzy--forgive me; I am a novice! Tsingtao, Kip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bakerhab@aol.com Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 In a message dated 1/29/2004 8:49:38 AM Pacific Standard Time, ConradW@sema.org writes: > > Helen: Thanks for seeing this and passing it along. I'm forwarding this to > Steve McDonald, the head of SEMA's D.C. office for his review and > consideration. > > Your story concerns emissions testing under Missouri House Bill No. 1181. > Under separate cover, I'm sending to you a Missouri legislative alert that we > sent out on January 15, 2004. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill No. 900, > would maintain a rolling exemption of cars 26 years old and older from being > tested for emissions. Senate Bill No. 900 appears to be the counterpart to > House Bill No. 1181, but I'll need to check with Steve and confirm. > > I enjoy reading about the Goffs Schoolhouse! Hope you and other half are > doing well. Thanks for thinking of me! > > Conrad > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [mailto:Bakerhab@aol.com] >> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:37 AM >> To: ConradW@sema.org >> Subject: Missouri Emissions Testing HB1181 >> >> >> Conrad, >> >> I picked this up off of a Route 66 egroup site. Just thought I'd let you >> know. >> >> Helen Baker >> NAMRC, CORVA, Goffs Schoolhouse, CART66PF >> >> Helen A. Baker >> Secretary >> California Route 66 Preservation Foundation >> 5004 Enfield Avenue >> Encino, California 91316 >> 818-705-3930 >> bakerhab@aol.com >> www.cart66pf.org >> >> Subject: Missouri Emissions Testing >> >> Do you enjoy waiting in line for the Missouri testing jerks to red >> line your engine? How about the $24 fee and valuable time robbed >> from your day? >> >> Rep. Harold Selby, D-Cedar Hill, is sponsoring bill HB1181 to end >> this testing. As he said, "It's time for the sham to end." If you >> would like to have your name added to his petition, phone his toll >> free number: 1-866-333-3897 and leave your name and mailing address >> with your message. You can also email Rep. Selby: >> harold.selby@h... >> >> >> C'mon, fellow Missouri roadies and protest the state's plan to remove >> your cherished old car or truck from their blue highways!....Bliss >> >> >> > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bakerhab@aol.com Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Subj: FW: SEMA Legislative Alert: Missouri Emissions Inspections Exemption for Older Cars Date: 1/29/2004 8:50:39 AM Pacific Standard Time From: ConradW@sema.org To: Bakerhab@aol.com Helen, Here's the Missouri legislative alert regarding Senate Bill No. 900 that we sent out to Missouri SEMA Action Network members. Conrad (Helen's comment - To join the SEMA Action Network and get a free subscription to SEMA's online newsletter The Driving Force, log on to www.enjoythedrive.com and look under the column heading of Cool & Current for SEMA Action Network Aids the Vehicle Enthusiast.) -----Original Message----- From: Conrad Wong Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 4:19 PM Subject: SEMA Legislative Alert: Missouri Emissions Inspections Exemption for Older Cars URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT Emissions Inspection Exemption for Older Cars: Missouri A bill (S.B. 900) has been introduced in the Missouri State Senate to exempt vehicles 26 years old and older from the state's mandatory emissions inspection and maintenance program. We Urge You to Contact Your Missouri State Legislators Immediately in Support of this Bill Existing law in Missouri only exempts vehicles manufactured prior to the 1971 model year from emissions inspection. S.B. 900 provides for a rolling exemption that would exempt all pre-1979 vehicles upon enactment and would pick up an additional model year for each year the law is in effect. S.B. 900 acknowledges the relatively minimal environmental impact of older vehicles, such as the 26-year old and older vehicles targeted for this exemption. Many states have recently enacted similar exemptions, the most recent being in Virginia, Washington State and California. The reason for this trend is clear; such vehicles constitute a small portion of the vehicle fleet and are generally well-maintained and infrequently operated. The idea behind exempting any class of vehicles is to reduce costs while not losing appreciable emissions reductions. This strategy not only builds public support for emissions-inspection programs, but also directs the program to where it will be most valuable in cleaning the air. A rolling exemption certainly achieves these ends. Please contact members of the Missouri State Legislature in support of this bill. If you need assistance in determining who your state legislators are, contact the Missouri Legislature's General Information line at 573/751-3824. This information can also be obtained by calling the SEMA Washington, D.C. office at 202/783-6007, ext. 38 or you can access this information via the Internet at http://www.enjoythedrive.com/legislative/c..._legislator.asp.. Please fax a copy of your letters to us at 202/783-6024, or mail or e-mail to: SEMA Washington Office 1317 F St., NW, Ste. 500 Washington, D.C. 20004 Attn: Steve McDonald stevem@sema.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rudyard Welborn Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I don't have them in front of me but I think these are the cards Felicia picked up for us...Tsingtao, Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shellee Graham" <SHELLEE66@EARTHLINK.NET> To: "American Road Egroup" <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Cc: "Jeff Meyer" <rt66roadologist@comcast.net >; "Steve Rider" <>; "Joe Sonderman (at home)" <STLRT66@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:27 AM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Coral Court Motel LILLY THE CAT greeting cards > Howdy folks, > > Yep, I'm still selling stuff on eBay. Just wanted you to know about the new > LILLY the giant cat at CORAL COURT MOTEL greeting cards for sale. There are > 8 different cards with 8 envelopes. They are hilarious. > > Check them out at: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...;ssPageName=ADM > E:B:LC:US:1 > > If you need to see individual images, email me privately. Thanks for > looking. > > Shellee Graham > > (coralcourt - > user id on ebay) > :-) > > P.S. If anyone has a "Jim's Restaurant, Vinita, OK" pc that they are willing > to part with, please let me know. Thankya. > > > 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 > > 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 > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brownwho63 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Do you enjoy waiting in line for the Missouri testing jerks to red line your engine? How about the $24 fee and valuable time robbed from your day? Rep. Harold Selby, D-Cedar Hill, is sponsoring bill HB1181 to end this testing. As he said, "It's time for the sham to end." If you would like to have your name added to his petition, phone his toll free number: 1-866-333-3897 and leave your name and mailing address with your message. You can also email Rep. Selby: harold.selby@house.mo.gov C'mon, fellow Missouri roadies and protest the state's plan to remove your cherished old car or truck from their blue highways!....Bliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Ross Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Adam, I explored early 66 pathways in CA back in 1994, particularly between Needles and Barstow. An article I wrote was published in the Fall '95 issue of Rt. 66 Magazine. I included what little I knew about the NOTR, but the focus was primarily on 66. In 2000, I revisited some of the ghost roads I'd discovered years earlier, only to find that some of them had by then been almost completely erased by the desert. Jerry McClanahan and Scott Piotrowski have both done detailed research on the CA road as well, especially the areas around Cajon Pass and in the L.A. metro. In the late 1990s, Jerry found the link from the old bridge at Topock through Park Moabi to Five Mile Rd. Steve Rider has written in detail about the NOTR in its entirety. I believe all of the names I've just mentioned are members of this group. There are probably others I can't think of at the moment. I would be interested to see your findings. Regards, Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jerry McClanahan Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Adam, If you want to dig thru some back issues, Jim Ross did a story in Rte 66 Mag many years ago that covered much of the earliest 66 from Needles thru Barstow. He traced out many sections of the early 66 roadbed (and, as you say, NOT generally along the original Nat. Old Trails, although some sections were). Also, I did a 3 part article for The Federation News (National Historic Rte 66 federation) that covered the 1920s road thru Cajon Pass (where I hiked up thru the pass to the summit, in between the WB and EB lanes of I-15). Sorry to not have issue numbers ready at hand. Hope this helps. Jerry McClanahan Message: 7 Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 22:03:11 EST From: adamghost@aol.com Subject: National Old Trails highway Hi gang... I've been doing a lot of research finding and exploring the original path of route 66 and the National Old Trails highway in California (and it's not, for the most part, where the "current" route 66 runs). I hope at some point to put up all the information on a webpage or as part of a hiking/backgroading guidebook, but I was curious to know if anyone else had gotten into this or if there were any websites or mailing lists that the folks here would recommend for research and/or exchanging information. adam marsland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bakerhab2003 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Bliss, I forwarded your message to the Director of Government and Public Affairs at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). This is a huge association for the Motor Vehicle Aftermarket. They like to be aware of any automobile related legislation. SEMA is a friend to old cars and blue roads and they were just inducted into the Cruisin Hall of Fame during the Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino last September. If you would like more information about SEMA or want a free subscription to their online legislative updates log on to www.enjoythedrive.com Helen Baker --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "brownwho63" <wefly66@e...> wrote: > Do you enjoy waiting in line for the Missouri testing jerks to red > line your engine? How about the $24 fee and valuable time robbed > from your day? > > Rep. Harold Selby, D-Cedar Hill, is sponsoring bill HB1181 to end > this testing. As he said, "It's time for the sham to end." If you > would like to have your name added to his petition, phone his toll > free number: 1-866-333-3897 and leave your name and mailing address > with your message. You can also email Rep. Selby: > harold.selby@h... > > C'mon, fellow Missouri roadies and protest the state's plan to remove > your cherished old car or truck from their blue highways!....Bliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bakerhab2003 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Bliss, I have already received a message back from Conrad Wong, the Director of Government and Public Affairs for SEMA, regarding Missouri HB1181 as well as information regarding Missouri SB900 a companion Senate bill. I will post those two messages separately. SEMA is an awesome organization and more information about their activities and services is available at www.enjoythedrive.com. Helen Baker --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "bakerhab2003" <Bakerhab@a...> wrote: > Bliss, > I forwarded your message to the Director of Government and Public > Affairs at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). This > is a huge association for the Motor Vehicle Aftermarket. They like > to be aware of any automobile related legislation. SEMA is a friend > to old cars and blue roads and they were just inducted into the > Cruisin Hall of Fame during the Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino > last September. > > If you would like more information about SEMA or want a free > subscription to their online legislative updates log on to > www.enjoythedrive.com > > Helen Baker > > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "brownwho63" <wefly66@e...> > wrote: > > Do you enjoy waiting in line for the Missouri testing jerks to red > > line your engine? How about the $24 fee and valuable time robbed > > from your day? > > > > Rep. Harold Selby, D-Cedar Hill, is sponsoring bill HB1181 to end > > this testing. As he said, "It's time for the sham to end." If you > > would like to have your name added to his petition, phone his toll > > free number: 1-866-333-3897 and leave your name and mailing address > > with your message. You can also email Rep. Selby: > > harold.selby@h... > > > > C'mon, fellow Missouri roadies and protest the state's plan to > remove > > your cherished old car or truck from their blue highways!....Bliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest plyon66 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 We received the following update from Skip's brother. I am sure Skip and Karla were very disapointed. Please continue to remember them in your prayers and thoughts. Tommy and Glenda Pike "Hello all, I heard from Skip this afternoon, and they were headed back to Springfield. He has had a chest cold, and the doctors want to wait until this clears before operating, so he is now scheduled to return to Minnesota next week for surgery on Thursday, Jan. 12. I'll send out any other news as needed. Thanks, Steve" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Burr Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 The 1937 Memphis street map I bought on ebay arrived today - we sort of arrived together as I arrived home from Memphis shortly before the mail arrived. This map, taken from a Cities and Towns of the World atlas shows that the original alighnment of 51 coming into Memphis was on 2nd street. It is rather crowded - so difficult to tell where it exits on the south. Curiously this is the only highway numbered, tho it is a rather crowded map and shows only the western part of the city, at that time, from Overton Park to the river. Also the bridge shown, is the Little Rock and St. Louis RR - but it's in the same place where the old, now I-55, bridge is. Shall study it further. Hudsonly, Alex B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ypsislim Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Hey all, The Ohio Dept. of Transportation has given the Lincoln Highway in OH the official scenic highway designation. Read more about it at the Delphos Herald: http://www.delphosherald.com/page2.php?story=2171&day=26 ypsi-slim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ypsislim Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Hey all, I have to go to OKC for work and my boss is letting me drive. I have three driving days there and/or back, and will be taking the non-interstate route 66 at least one way between Joliet and OKC. Any must-see or stop recommendations? I like: Tourist traps with good souvenir opportunities Barbeque & Thai Local history museums Roadside architecture and signs Antique shops and used book stores Motel recommendations for Springfield, MO? Where is the folk art totem poles assemblage?.....Afton? Leaving Saturday morning. Thanks for any tips!! ypsi-slim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Well, you've got my attention (and envy) and I look forward to watching your trip progress. It is a certainty that members of this group know of plenty of cool towns and compelling sites but that doesn't make answering your question easy. The area is just too large for me to focus on and that might be true for others, too. Ideas may come easier after you've taken the first few steps. --Denny -----Original Message----- From: scottfitzlacy [mailto:slacy@grasslands.com] Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 7:52 PM To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Secret treasures of the road? Hi, My wife and I are taking a year-long road trip starting this summer. The idea behind our trip will be to go FAR off the main roads and find the off-the-radar stuff. Just curious if anyone on this forum has recommendations for cool, obscure towns or unknown-but-compelling sites to visit. I still remember stumbling upon Carhenge in West Nebraska and how thrilling it was to find something so weird, so unexpected, in the middle of nowhere. That's the kind of thing we're after. We'll go anywhere, see anything. No idea is a bad one.... Regards, Scott Lacy www.homesweetroad.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drivewdave@aol.com Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Alex, congrats on obtaining the map, how about some details, is it an oil company map, what does it look like, and if it's not too nosey how much did it set you back, around here in WA older maps typically run anywhere from $5 to $25 and on up. I remember seeing a big US map from the twenties and on the back were a few dozen tips on how to make roadside repairs, the one that makes me laugh was what to do when a connecting rod breaks--drain the oil, remove the oilpan, remove the cap over the crankshaft/rod bearing, remove the rod, stuff a rag in the cylinder bore, replace the oilpan, replace the oil and limp to a garage or home minus one cyclinder. The directions are good, what makes me laugh is how they were serious about this as it was a very real possibility. The idea of a motorist actually making such a repair is mind-boggling nowdays but this sort of thing may still go on in less developed areas of the globe. That map was going for $25 at an antique show in a mall fifteen years ago, it was too much at the time but now of course I wish I had bit the bullet and bought it. I do however have a United States map from1923 that shows 31 'important automobile trails and national highways.' It was published by the National Geographic Society. thanks for sharing, I'll write more about my maps another time. Schwinnly, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Russell S. Rein Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Wow - a one year road trip. You might consider driving some of the old named highways like the Lincoln Hwy, Dixie Hwy, National Hwy, Yellowstone Trail, Theodore Roosevelt Internation Hwy, National Old Trails Hwy, Jefferson Hwy, etc. Of course some research would be necessary to figure out where the old road goes. Or you could drive some of the original routes of the US numbered highways - US 2, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 25, 30, 31, 33, 36, 40, 41, 45, 50, 54, 60, 61, 62, 64, 66, 70, 77, 80, 90, 99, 101, 250, 301. For instance - you could drive around the perimeter of the US on US 1 - US 90 - US 80 - US 101 - US 2. Don't forget the Alaskan Highway. ypsi-slim On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 00:51:36 -0000 "scottfitzlacy" <slacy@grasslands.com> writes: Hi, My wife and I are taking a year-long road trip starting this summer. The idea behind our trip will be to go FAR off the main roads and find the off-the-radar stuff. Just curious if anyone on this forum has recommendations for cool, obscure towns or unknown-but-compelling sites to visit. I still remember stumbling upon Carhenge in West Nebraska and how thrilling it was to find something so weird, so unexpected, in the middle of nowhere. That's the kind of thing we're after. We'll go anywhere, see anything. No idea is a bad one.... Regards, Scott Lacy www.homesweetroad.com 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 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 Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scott Lacy Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Hi Denny, Yes, it's a big country. And an interesting one too. I'm sure we'll run into all manner of cool things without even trying. That said, we're hoping to compile a list of go-to places. Never hurts to have a few options while traveling. I see you joined our "notify" list. You're our first one! Welcome aboard! Regards, Scott ~ Exploring 'Hidden America' ~ www.HomeSweetRoad.com -----Original Message----- From: Denny Gibson [mailto:denny@dennygibson.com] Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 7:56 PM To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Secret treasures of the road? Well, you've got my attention (and envy) and I look forward to watching your trip progress. It is a certainty that members of this group know of plenty of cool towns and compelling sites but that doesn't make answering your question easy. The area is just too large for me to focus on and that might be true for others, too. Ideas may come easier after you've taken the first few steps. --Denny -----Original Message----- From: scottfitzlacy [mailto:slacy@grasslands.com] Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 7:52 PM To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Secret treasures of the road? Hi, My wife and I are taking a year-long road trip starting this summer. The idea behind our trip will be to go FAR off the main roads and find the off-the-radar stuff. Just curious if anyone on this forum has recommendations for cool, obscure towns or unknown-but-compelling sites to visit. I still remember stumbling upon Carhenge in West Nebraska and how thrilling it was to find something so weird, so unexpected, in the middle of nowhere. That's the kind of thing we're after. We'll go anywhere, see anything. No idea is a bad one.... Regards, Scott Lacy www.homesweetroad.com 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 * 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 roadmaven Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "ypsislim" <Ypsi-slim@j...> wrote: > Tourist traps with good souvenir opportunities > Barbeque & Thai > Local history museums > Roadside architecture and signs > Antique shops and used book stores > > Motel recommendations for Springfield, MO? > Where is the folk art totem poles assemblage?.....Afton? > > Leaving Saturday morning. Thanks for any tips!! > > ypsi-slim Ypsi, For the Springfield motel, I can't stress enough: The Rest Haven Court!! It'll run in the mid-upper $20's for a single. It's on Kearney just east of Glenstone. And a fine sign to boot!: http://roadtripmemories.com/images/roadmaven/resthaven.JPG For BBQ, there is a good joint in Joplin on Rangeline: Jim Bob's, across from the IHOP. The Totem Pole Park is about 4 miles off 66 in Foyil, OK...I think it's on (Someone help me here) 28-A. As for architecture & signs, I'd say Springfield, MO has some good motel signs left...good for neon cruise. And there's plenty of architecture along the whole route! Pat B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Cool. I hope that means my copy will go out while the pixels are fresh & easy to read. I think Russell's idea of using named highways and/or US routes to anchor trip segments is a good one. For a given highway or route (or state or region or county) you can probably turn up plenty of web sites, etc. http://www.agilitynut.com/roadside.html is one I've found with goodies from all over the country. http://www.roundamerica.com and http://www.all50corvette.com are travelblogs of nationwide drives. If you haven't already read it, William Least Heat Moon's "Blue Highways" should give you an idea or two and is a good read besides. --Denny -----Original Message----- From: Scott Lacy [mailto:slacy@grasslands.com] Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 9:00 PM To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Secret treasures of the road? Hi Denny, Yes, it's a big country. And an interesting one too. I'm sure we'll run into all manner of cool things without even trying. That said, we're hoping to compile a list of go-to places. Never hurts to have a few options while traveling. I see you joined our "notify" list. You're our first one! Welcome aboard! Regards, Scott ~ Exploring 'Hidden America' ~ www.HomeSweetRoad.com -----Original Message----- From: Denny Gibson [mailto:denny@dennygibson.com] Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 7:56 PM To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Secret treasures of the road? Well, you've got my attention (and envy) and I look forward to watching your trip progress. It is a certainty that members of this group know of plenty of cool towns and compelling sites but that doesn't make answering your question easy. The area is just too large for me to focus on and that might be true for others, too. Ideas may come easier after you've taken the first few steps. --Denny -----Original Message----- From: scottfitzlacy [mailto:slacy@grasslands.com] Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 7:52 PM To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Secret treasures of the road? Hi, My wife and I are taking a year-long road trip starting this summer. The idea behind our trip will be to go FAR off the main roads and find the off-the-radar stuff. Just curious if anyone on this forum has recommendations for cool, obscure towns or unknown-but-compelling sites to visit. I still remember stumbling upon Carhenge in West Nebraska and how thrilling it was to find something so weird, so unexpected, in the middle of nowhere. That's the kind of thing we're after. We'll go anywhere, see anything. No idea is a bad one.... Regards, Scott Lacy www.homesweetroad.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drivewdave@aol.com Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 In a message dated 1/30/04 8:21:39 AM, drivewdave@aol.com writes: << what to do when a connecting rod breaks >> Dave, thanks for the back of the map con rod fix tip story... It reminds me of what an old high school buddy used to do, his vehicle of choice was the classic VW microbus, notoriously prone to overheating. After several experiences with thrown rods far from home, whenever he went on longer road trips like down to CA he would take along the spare short block as insurance and it did come to save the day just as intended, he learned the hard way. It got to where he could do engine swaps in a half hour just like the professional mechanics do. In a similar do-it-yourself spirit he solved the music problem this way. The VW had the older 6 volt electrical system, the new 8-track tape decks were 12 volt so he just carried the extra battery and ran it off that, it was good for a couple weeks before recharging and he could even take it in the house if he wanted to. Get your motor running, head out on the highway, born to be wild indeed... One time in my old Toyota pickup the hydraulic slave cylinder that actuates the clutch failed, the seal blew out. It was a good thing I had learned how to shift without using the clutch via the classic 'double clutch' technique on my grandpa's old Volvo 544. When it failed I was on I-5 in the afternoon rush and traffic came to a halt, I had to pull off and stop the engine, when traffic started to move I cranked it over while in 1st gear and shuddered into motion. When I got off the freeway I got a jar of brake fluid but it did not last long, it was good for maybe a few dozen clutch actuations and then it was gone. Schucks auto supply had the $25 part and I had my metric bicycle wrenches with me. I was under the car in the parking lot for a half hour just as twilight was approaching, I just finished before the light gave out. You can bet your green pine tree air freshener that I was feeling satisfied on the drive home via 'old 99,' no tow job, no costly labor charges, no waiting, no big deal, it could have been lots worse. So you never know when the arcane skill will come in handy, I had learned to shift without the clutch just to see if I could. Schwinnly, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D Gardner Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Hi Matt, I'm glad Yahoo allows us to read the groups at the websites rather than having email sent individually or by digest to our email providers... Also, most of my yahoogroups have very little activity--just a monthly announcement of meetings or a sort of monthly newsletter--so they are a little easier to handle. Only a few have lively ongoing conversations or flamewars <grin>... some are downright boring... But--as a writer/editor and info junkie, it's how I get my daily *fix*... <grin> Best regards (I deleted about 10 groups tonight when I questioned the need to have them) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bakerhab@aol.com Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 I just found this ad on the Bagdad Cafe website. Route 66 business for sale in California Helen Baker. > FOR SALE > > The Historic Bagdad Cafe is for sale. > On Route 66 in Newberry Springs, California > > Site of the celebrated film for sale. Includes 6 acres of prime desert > property. 150 miles east of Hollywood. Build your studio or artists colony > here. > > $350,000 > > Contact: Al Shafran > Licensed Real Estate Broker > P.O. Box 676 > Claremont, CA 91711 > Fax (909) 626-8892 > Toll Free (888) 709-6262 > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shellee Graham Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Route 66 NEWS Flash-- BIG NEWS: they are repairing the neon on SPENCER's GRILL. It is TOO COOL to see a man working on the neon AND the clock! Love it. I passed Spencer's Grill on Tuesday and was very excited to see some of the neon is already working! From Shell Shellee Shell Reporting from bypass 66 in Kirkwood, Missouri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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