Guest Alex Burr Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Pat, Should have gone to see "Two-Lane Blacktop" - yes, it is somewhere below M on the rating scale - LOL - but it does have some great road shots. As I've posted on this egroup my daughter and I tracked down one of the drag strips used in the movie - the old Lakeland drag strip about 20 miles east of Memphis, TN. And we got her car on the old track. We did this after we'd watched the movie on DVD. For those who havn't read it the story of that little expedition can be found at http://www.freewebs.com/yankeetraveller/ Click on "Memphis Day Trips". Hudsonly, Alex B --- "Pat B." <roadmaven@aol.com> wrote: > Hi all...We just returned from a fine weekend in the > city of > Litchfield, IL for the 3rd Annual Cruisin' to > Litchfield Route 66 Car > Festival. The weather Saturday was probably the best > of the three > years they've had that show. We met up with fellow > group members the > Welborns, the "Bliss'", as well as a few other Route > 66 folks on > hand. > > Even though the car count for the show was half of > what it was last > year, there was still a good number of Litchfield > citizens strolling > 66 and viewing the cars. I think just about everyone > on hand had > dinner at the Ariston Cafe Saturday night. We > skipped the car show's > movie at the Sky View Drive-In Theater (Two Lane > Blacktop) and > instead went to the local cinema and saw "Cars" for > a second time. > For those of you who haven't seen it, I would > encourage you to do so. > You don't have to be a Route 66 fan to appreciate > it. The Pixar folks > did a superb job getting the message across > regarding the impact of > the interstates and bypassing small town America. I > really wish they > would've shown it at the drive-in Saturday night! > > Upon leaving this morning, we cruised up 66 and had > breakfast at the > newly re-opened Art's Restaurant in Farmersville. > The restaurant and > the motel have both been re-opened and seem to be > doing very well. > Both are owned by a gentleman named Barry Limbachia, > but he leases > the restaurant to another gentleman while Barry runs > the motel. As > some of you may know, both had been closed for a few > years and was > one of those places most roadies would probably pass > on for a night > when it was open. However, he's got the place in > excellent shape and > is very motivated to get the word out. He kept the > original name > of "Art's" because he didn't want to tamper with the > history of the > place. He also has plans for the old "Art's" sign > (http://tinyurl.com/gylbx) that's rusting away out > front. He showed > us one of the rooms and it was clean and very well > maintained. > Looking forward to a night's stop there. > > For the rest of our trip home, we meandered through > east-central > Illinois before picking up US 40 in Terre Haute for > the rest of the > trip home. > > Pat B. > > > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rudkip@sbcglobal.net> Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Brother Harmon suggested, correctly so, that this be reposted for our "friends" that had what I am sure was a great time in Albuquerque...we have sent our words to Rep. Benge, and hope that you will too--again, I would say to those in OK who know their reps and know folks who might be sympathetic with the cause, contact them...I don't know how much time we are working with (it doesn't sound like much), but unless the OK legislature knows about our concern, nothing good will happen...lets do our best, folks, and hope for the best....Tsingtao Kip > Hello: > > Pam Reeder sent us this email yesterday: > > Greetings! > > > > I just got the below email forwarded to me from our Main Street > > Bristow Director. There is a reduction of funding for Oklahoma > > Historicla Society sites from $3.1 million to ONLY $700,000! I see > > that among those sites that will feel the hit is the Oklahoma Route > > 66, Clinton! > > > > I'm not sure what action to take on this but feel there must be > > something we can do. Suggestions welcome... > > > > Pam Reeder > > Route 66 Cottage > > www.Route66Cottage.com > > > > > > From: "Preservation Oklahoma" <preservationok@earthlink.net> > > To: <info@preservok.org> > > Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:14:34 -0500 > > CC: > > Subject: [Main_Street_Towns] OK's Historical Sites funding in > > danger - see > > list > > > > > > Crisis! > > > > As of this morning, I have learned that proposed funding for the > > Oklahoma Historical Society sites has gone from $3.1m > > to......$700,000. This small amount will never cover the years of > > deferred maintenance. > > > > At the bottom of this email -- note sites and location which will be > > effected. > > > > Contact State Representative Chris Benge immediately. He is the > > Chair of the Budget and Appropriations committee. He has the > > ability to make, or break this deal. > > > > Tell Representative Benge: > > - It imperative that the Oklahoma Historical Society receive the > > requested $3.1million. > > - These historic sites serve as a tangible reminder of Oklahoma's > > history, and also as an economic development tool. > > - Please -- we do not want the State to be embarrassed of their > > historic properties come the Centennial. > > > > Representative Chris Benge > > (405) 557-7340 > > chrisbenge@okhouse.gov > > > > If you have any questions, let me know. > > > > YOU can make this happen! > > Heather Seifert > > Preservation Oklahoma > > > > Oklahoma Historical Society sites > > Battle of Honey Springs, Checotah > > Black Kettle Museum, Cheyenne > > Cherokee Strip Museum, Perry > > Chisholm Trail Museum and AJ Seay Mansion, Kingfisher > > Fort Gibson > > Fort Supply > > For Townson > > Fort Washita, Durant > > Frank Phillips House, Bartlesville > > Fred Drummond House, Hominy > > George Murrell House, Tahlequah > > Healdton Oil Museum, Healdton > > Henry Overholser Mansion, Oklahoma City > > Jim Thorpe House, Yale > > Museum of the Cherokee Strip, Enid > > Museum of Higher Education in Historic Old Central, Stillwater > > Museum of the Western Prairie, Altus > > No Mans Land, Goodwell > > Oklahoma Route 66, Clinton > > Oklahoma Territorial Museum, Guthrie > > State Capital Publishing Museum, Guthrie > > Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee > > Peter Conser House, Heavener > > Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City > > Sequoia's Cabin, Sallisaw > > Sod House, Aline > > Spiro Mounds, Spiro > > T.B. Ferguson, Watonga > > Thomas Foreman House, Muskogee > > Tom Mix Museum, Dewey > > White Hair Memorial,Ralston > > > It appears from the article found at the link below that the Oklahoma is > about to pass its budget. > > http://www.ksbitv.com/hellooklahoma/3063996.html > > It appears from the information set forth below from Preservation Oklahoma > that several places of historical and cultural import will see their > allocations slashed. One of these is the Oklahoma 66 Museum... > > This museum is so important to the State of Oklahoma and to travelers along > Route 66...it is imperative that we do what we can to help it remain the > excellent museum that it is. Write, email or call Representative Benge... > > Representative Chris Benge > (405) 557-7340 > chrisbenge@okhouse.gov > > for those who wish to put pen to paper: > > Representative Chris Benge > Oklahoma House of Representatives > 2300 N. Lincoln, Room 432-D > Oklahoma City OK 73105 > > Also, to the folks in OK, write YOUR representative; if anyone knows any > legislators who are sympathetic to the cause, let us know. > Here is the website for the Oklahoma House of Representatives: > > http://www.okhouse.gov/Members/house.htm > > This group helped save the El Vado...we can help the 66 Museum! Please put > your pen to paper or your fingers to the keyboard and let the Oklahoma > Legislature know that these cuts are going to have a serious impact on Route > 66 and the State of Oklahoma....thank you for your support...Tsingtao, Kip > > > > > 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 46519, Mt. 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Guest rudkip@sbcglobal.net> Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Quinn and I made the trek to Litchfield...had a great time--nice seeing the Illinois Association contingent, Pat and Jennifer Bremer, John and Lenore Weiss, and Kris Skinner, who has done a fantaboulous job promoting Litchfield and assisting the MO Association with their Motor Tour...enroute, we stopped at the Luna and met Don Hildebrand, the very enthusiastic co-owner of the Luna who has all sorts of plans about promoting the places history on Route 66! A guy well worth meeting! We also stopped at the Mother Road Pottery in Hamel IL, where Andrew Pilla "spins" some very fine pottery--met his father, Tony, who was a joy to talk to about the place...of course, had to stop at Rich Henry's...saw Rich and his newest "addition" a massive Rabbit that Natalie could not get enough of! Kent and Mary Sue pulled up in their Vette; had some cool moments with them as well! For those of us who didn't make it to Albuquerque, it was a blast! Tsingtao Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat B." <roadmaven@aol.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 8:17 PM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Weekend in Litchfield > Hi all...We just returned from a fine weekend in the city of > Litchfield, IL for the 3rd Annual Cruisin' to Litchfield Route 66 Car > Festival. The weather Saturday was probably the best of the three > years they've had that show. We met up with fellow group members the > Welborns, the "Bliss'", as well as a few other Route 66 folks on > hand. > > Even though the car count for the show was half of what it was last > year, there was still a good number of Litchfield citizens strolling > 66 and viewing the cars. I think just about everyone on hand had > dinner at the Ariston Cafe Saturday night. We skipped the car show's > movie at the Sky View Drive-In Theater (Two Lane Blacktop) and > instead went to the local cinema and saw "Cars" for a second time. > For those of you who haven't seen it, I would encourage you to do so. > You don't have to be a Route 66 fan to appreciate it. The Pixar folks > did a superb job getting the message across regarding the impact of > the interstates and bypassing small town America. I really wish they > would've shown it at the drive-in Saturday night! > > Upon leaving this morning, we cruised up 66 and had breakfast at the > newly re-opened Art's Restaurant in Farmersville. The restaurant and > the motel have both been re-opened and seem to be doing very well. > Both are owned by a gentleman named Barry Limbachia, but he leases > the restaurant to another gentleman while Barry runs the motel. As > some of you may know, both had been closed for a few years and was > one of those places most roadies would probably pass on for a night > when it was open. However, he's got the place in excellent shape and > is very motivated to get the word out. He kept the original name > of "Art's" because he didn't want to tamper with the history of the > place. He also has plans for the old "Art's" sign > (http://tinyurl.com/gylbx) that's rusting away out front. He showed > us one of the rooms and it was clean and very well maintained. > Looking forward to a night's stop there. > > For the rest of our trip home, we meandered through east-central > Illinois before picking up US 40 in Terre Haute for the rest of the > trip home. > > Pat B. > > > > > > > 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 46519, Mt. Clemens, MI 48046 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $16.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $29.95 > (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 Denny Gibson Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Yesterday I went on a tour of the Pennsylvania House in Springfield, OH. The old National Road inn is in the midst of some big renovations but a reopening is planned for Oct. 14. It's a far cry from a scenic road trip but, for anyone interested, some photos are posted at http://www.dennygibson.com/oddment/ph_sf/index.htm --Denny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pat B. Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hi all....I found an interesting article on efforts to make US 27 an historic route. There's also a US 27 motor tour being formed for late August by Craig Parrish, the same gentleman responsible for the car festival in Litchfield. http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/new...al/14823792.htm Pat B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rwarn17588 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Emily and I stayed there in September, and it's terrific. As other posters have noted, it's about 100 bucks a night. But I've stayed in similarly-priced hotels that aren't nearly as nice, pleasant and uniquely decored. La Posada has its own self-guided walking tour, which gives you an indication how terrific it is. In the end, I thought that 100 dollars we spent was a bargain, and plan to go back there again. Also, La Posada has an attached restaurant called The Turquoise Room that I recommend highly. Again, it's a bit pricey (although not so much for breakfast). But the quality of the cuisine is exquisite. Ron Warnick Tulsa, OK www.route66news.org --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Alex" <designkat@h...> wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I was wondering if anyone has had a chance to stay at the former > Harvey House La Posada Hotel at Winslow Arizona? Is it a pleasant > stay? Affordable? I was thinking of taking a small vacation in the > area and thought the La Posada hotel might be a good idea. > > Thanks in advance, > Alex > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roaddog_rt66 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 And I didn't even know that there really might be an I-66. I thought it was just an urban or road myth. Shows you what I don't know. There was a very good article in the Louisville Courier-Journal today titled "I-66: A road to growth or path to destruction." Check it out at www.courier-journal.com RoadDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roaddog_rt66 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I made it to Chicago on Saturday via the Metra train ($5 roundtrip on the weekends). I thought that if I got there an hour before the 11:30 opening, I might not have too long of a line. Wrong!! It was already to the end of the block. I took lots of camcorder and still shots of the exterior and that great sign. I saw that the bar was open and no line so went in and got a seat at the bar. Ordered my last Berghoff beer and had a great corned beef sandwich piled high. There was a line in there waiting to go into the restaurant and I was told these people had already made reservations a month ago. I was told by a bartender that the bar was to be closed for awhile, but would be reopened without much change. The worst news was that he was pretty sure the sign was a goner. That was REALLY bad news. I was hoping it would be left in place. The place was packed and many people talked about their memories. It was kind of like a wake. Well, at least I got one last visit. There were very few souvenirs remaining and a long line even to get those. Walking through the restaurant was difficult. There were tables of twenty or more and every possible sitting place occupied. The line was still to the end of the block when I left at noon. Keep on Down that Two Lane Highway. --RoadDog --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "roaddog_rt66" <roaddog_rt66@...> wrote: > > The last ticks of the clock are taking place for Chicago's venerable > eating establishment, the 107-year-old Berghoff. That place of > schnitzel, German food, and beer, rides off into the sunset at the > close of the business on February 28th. > > From what I've heard, the lines are very long as everyone tries to > get in for one last meal. Naturally, sales of souvenirs are brisk. > I'm planning on going there Saturday and arrive right at the 11:30 > opening and take my chances. I usually avoid lines when I don't > HAVE to stand in them. If I do get in, I'll make a report. > > I hope Carlyn Berghoff, the daughter of the present owners, third > generation Herman and Jan Berghoff, keeps that classic sign. She'll > be operating a catering business at the site. > > Of course, Berghoff's is on Adams St, the westbound lanes of Route > 66. > > A live auction will take place on Saturday, March 4th, and will > include many things associated with the Berghoff. You can also bid > if you're not there. To view the 350 items offered, go to > > www.auctionconsultants.com > > It's always sad to see a place with that much history go the way of > so many others. > > Keep Eating those Schnitzels at the Berghoff while You Can. -- RoadDog > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roaddog_rt66 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 For those of you and myself, who like to pull off the road and attempt, and I emphasize attempt, to sink a few holes of miniature golf, we owe a debt of gratitude to Robert R. Taylor who died Feb. 14 in Johnson City, NY, at age 89. In the 1940s, he and his brother Joseph, took the new craze of miniature golf to the level it enjoys it today. Before them, courses were very simple, often just two by fours with outdoor carpet and a hole, and perhaps an angle. They introduced the elaborate obstacles and layouts like windmills and lighthouses that are tour de force today. This became a business the whole family participated in. Search Robert R. Taylor. Most are the same obituary, but if you see one from jengajam.com check it out. Keep on Puttin' Down that Two Lane Highway. --RoadDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim conkle Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 For all of us that do not like winter check out this site that my son, Chris found. If you like it please send him an e-mail at conklechris@verizon.net you will make his day. Thanks James M Conkle Preservationist-Speaker-Marketer-Spokesperson-Public Relations-Event Planner Route 66 Preservation Foundation Preservation of Historic Roads & Corridors P O Box 290066 Phelan, CA 92329-0066 760 868 3320 760 617 3991 cell 760 868 8614 fax jimconkle@verizon.net www.cart66pf.org -----Original Message----- From: chris conkle [mailto:conklechris@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 12:12 PM To: jimconkle@verizon.net Subject: Emailing: waikiki The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Shortcut to: http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/cameras/waiki...ach/waikiki.htm Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim conkle Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Hello Trails Road, I like your e-mail handle it says a lot about you. Sorry for the confusion in what my good friend Jim Roche put into his e-mail. He meant to say the Route 66 Preservation Foundation. We used to be called the California Route 66 Preservation Foundation and sometimes still are. But we are in the process of dropping California from our name has it was misleading. We work in all eight states and have been asked to drop off the state name. Our mission is to preserve, restore, promote and enjoy all historic roads and corridors by working with all associations, groups and people with similar goals. We get asked to endorse many products, concepts, events and people. It is our intention to assist those that deserve our help and will fit into the Route 66 Community. Jim and his book are but one of those relationships. When we come across someone that is honest and shares our passion and commitment to helping the road we are honored to lend a hand. If this opens some doors and helps sell their products with some of the profit coming back to our foundation to continue our mission then we are all winners. We want to assure you that you are not missing out it is just that we do not make formal announcements of where we add our support. We have many such relationships that are very successful. Jim and his book have earned all of our support. We hope this clears up the misunderstanding. Take care and see you on the road. Thanks James M Conkle Preservationist-Speaker-Marketer-Spokesperson-Public Relations-Event Planner Route 66 Preservation Foundation Preservation of Historic Roads & Corridors P O Box 290066 Phelan, CA 92329-0066 760 868 3320 760 617 3991 cell 760 868 8614 fax jimconkle@verizon.net www.cart66pf.org -----Original Message----- From: Jim Roche [mailto:bigjimjazz@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 5:08 PM To: jim conkle Subject: Re: HELP! Hi Jim THANKS!,CAN you answer this question from someone who e-mailed me??...maybe you could put up a post explaining to all members,maybe there our others that need to be educated as well...Here is his e-mail: What exactly is the "Route 66 Restoration Fund" that you refer to on your post? I've never heard of that terminology before? Is it the NPS program? The National Historic Route 66 Federation? Some other organization? I'm a bit confused, and afraid that I've been missing out on something. FROM:trailsroad@yahoo.com I want to be sure he has the right info and it is probably best explained by you! Thanks/JIM/ --- jim conkle <jimconkle@verizon.net> wrote: > Jim, > > See you already have people overseas wanting the > book. It will be the > shipping that will add to the cost plus any duty > they might add. Of course > if they pay via a credit card you don't have to > worry about exchange rates > or collecting your money. > > Congratulations on the success of the launch of your > book. We are proud to > be a part of it. > > Thanks > > James M Conkle > Preservationist-Speaker-Marketer-Spokesperson-Public > Relations-Event Planner > Route 66 Preservation Foundation > Preservation of Historic Roads & Corridors > P O Box 290066 > Phelan, CA 92329-0066 > 760 868 3320 > 760 617 3991 cell > 760 868 8614 fax > jimconkle@verizon.net > www.cart66pf.org > > > -----Original Message----- > From: route66news@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:route66news@yahoogroups.com]On > Behalf Of Stewart Ivins > Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 3:38 PM > To: route66news@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Route 66 News] Route 66 Road Trip > Family Fun Book Fun Place to > Take the Kids on Famous RT66 > > > Hello there JIM > > Your book sounds great!! > > How do I buy a copy? > > All best wishes from SCOTLAND > > STU x > ----- Original Message ----- > From: JIM > To: route66news@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 11:31 PM > Subject: [Route 66 News] Route 66 Road Trip Family > Fun Book Fun Place to > Take the Kids on Famous RT66 > > > Just a follow-up to the last post. The actual fund > is named, > 'Route 66 Preservation Foundation'. It wasn't > clear in the last post > and wanted to be accurate. I intend to give a > portion of the proceeds > to this foundation from the sales of my new book. > I understand this is > the most recognized fund on RT66. The website for > the book is: > http://www.rt66book.com > I am offering a $3.00 rebate on a book to all > members of this news > club.If you prefer the extra $3.00 could be > forwarded to the fund. Any > questions please feel free to write. 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Guest Alex Burr Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Gabriel - have I got a trip for you!!! Go to Fort Smith, Arkansas - then a few miles east on I-40 to Alma. Take U S 71 north to Kansas City from there. I've not traveled 71 between Alma and Carthage but my daughter and I have taken 71 between KC and Carthage. In Carthage there's a Civil War museum - very interesting - and nearby is a Civil War battlefield. Check Carthage out @: http://www.visit-carthage.com/intro.htm North of Carthage is Lamar, boyhood home of President Harry S. Truman. http://www.google.com/local?hl=en&lr=&...;64759&radi us=0.0&latlng=37500221,-94270253,6000497462048209896&sa=X&oi=local&ct=result&cd= 0 Plan on stopping off in Nevada (they call it Nevayda), next large town north of Lamar. There are several beautiful churches to look at and a great museum detailing the Civil War exploits between the Jayhawkers and Bushwhackers. More on that here @: http://www.civilwarstlouis.com/History/EdwardsVSMcElroy.htm I've heard, I think, that 71 between Alma and the Joplin area isn't in that good condition and indeed looking at MS Streets and Trips 71 looks to have a lot of curves in it - however, there is an interstate spur, I-540 that goes to Rogers. Or, if you are pressed for time, just go up to Joplin and pick up 71 either in Joplin (Joplin is a Rt 66 town) or go east a few miles and pick it up off I-44. Have a safe trip. Hudsonly, Alex Burr --- Gabriel <gabrielv777@yahoo.com> wrote: > Hello Road experts and connoisseurs, > > Is there any suggestions for Must see places and > unique things to see > for this route. ----> Houston to Kansas City (We > will travel a few > hours out of the way .... or more if worth it) > this will be a 2 day or 3(or 4) day trip if the > sites are compelling > enough (depending on how long I keep his interest) > > **We will leave Houston Wednesday March 29th > approximately. (not much > time > > My brother will fly up to Houston (from Costa Rica) > and meet me there. > But I would like to show him a planned route with > scenic points for him to agree with Monday or > Tuesday via the Internet. > (That would be nice, but not a necessary addition) > Does streets and > trips have an output option to send interactive info > to someone who > does not have the Program for collaboration? > > My brother and I live apart and this will be an > important chance to do > some interactive things together and have some fun. > (I'm 36 and he his > 34) We are young and active and enjoy history, > unique strange things > and I enjoy anything about Jesus Christ. > > Thanks for any help you can provide. > > You're fellow Road explorer, > > Gabriel > p.s. I have Microsoft Streets and Trips 2005 that > I'm trying to figure > out. > Is the 2006 version that much better as far as the > scenic points > database ? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leslie carpenter Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 US 71 north of Alma is 2-lane with some nice views and a lookout tower, but I-540 has a 1 mi tunnel. Exit I-540 onto US 62 East at Rogers AR. Pea Ridge National Battlefield is a few miles east of Rogers. http://www.nps.gov/peri/ Con't east on US 62 to Eureka Springs AR. http://www.eurekasprings.com/ The huge (65' wide) Christ of the Ozarks Statue, Passion Play, museums and tours. http://www.eurekasprings.com/passionplay/ Thorncrown Chapel, West of town. http://www.eurekavacation.com/thorncrownchapel/ If you stay in AR on US62, take BR 62 at Cotter AR. Multi-arch Marsh Rainbow Arch bridge. At the 4-way stop, turn right to park under bridge. http://www.cotterarkansas.com/bridge.htm North and East of West Plains is the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, if you like canoeing. It is centered around Eminence, north of US 60 on MO 19. http://www.nps.gov/ozar/ Take US 60 around the south side of Springfield. About 2 miles after US 60 exits the the James River Freeway, make a left onto hwy M, and a right onto hwy ZZ. A couple of miles south is the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. http://www.nps.gov/wicr/ Backtrack to US60. Take hwy MM to I-44, or cross over I-44 to MO 266. This is old US 66, that runs into MO 96 (still old US 66), that will take you to Carthage. At Nevada, exit BR 71. When BR 71 turns right, con't straight for 2 more lights. Turn right and go 2 blocks. Since there is nothing between Nevada and K.C., go west on US 54 (20 mi) to Fort Scott KS. Con't under the US 69 interchange. A reproduction of the fort is on the right. http://www.nps.gov/fosc/ There is construction north of Fort Scott. At K.C., one of the lesser know history museums is the Arabia Steamboat museum at 400 Grand, in the City Market area. It has the items brought up from a riverboat sunk in 1856. http://www.1856.com/giftshop.html Alex Burr <hester_nec@yahoo.com> wrote: Gabriel - have I got a trip for you!!! Go to Fort Smith, Arkansas - then a few miles east on I-40 to Alma. Take U S 71 north to Kansas City from there. I've not traveled 71 between Alma and Carthage but my daughter and I have taken 71 between KC and Carthage. In Carthage there's a Civil War museum - very interesting - and nearby is a Civil War battlefield. Check Carthage out @: http://www.visit-carthage.com/intro.htm North of Carthage is Lamar, boyhood home of President Harry S. Truman. http://www.google.com/local?hl=en&lr=&...;64759&radi us=0.0&latlng=37500221,-94270253,6000497462048209896&sa=X&oi=local&ct=result&cd= 0 Plan on stopping off in Nevada (they call it Nevayda), next large town north of Lamar. There are several beautiful churches to look at and a great museum detailing the Civil War exploits between the Jayhawkers and Bushwhackers. More on that here @: http://www.civilwarstlouis.com/History/EdwardsVSMcElroy.htm I've heard, I think, that 71 between Alma and the Joplin area isn't in that good condition and indeed looking at MS Streets and Trips 71 looks to have a lot of curves in it - however, there is an interstate spur, I-540 that goes to Rogers. Or, if you are pressed for time, just go up to Joplin and pick up 71 either in Joplin (Joplin is a Rt 66 town) or go east a few miles and pick it up off I-44. Have a safe trip. Hudsonly, Alex Burr --- Gabriel <gabrielv777@yahoo.com> wrote: > Hello Road experts and connoisseurs, > > Is there any suggestions for Must see places and > unique things to see > for this route. ----> Houston to Kansas City (We > will travel a few > hours out of the way .... or more if worth it) > this will be a 2 day or 3(or 4) day trip if the > sites are compelling > enough (depending on how long I keep his interest) > > **We will leave Houston Wednesday March 29th > approximately. (not much > time > > My brother will fly up to Houston (from Costa Rica) > and meet me there. > But I would like to show him a planned route with > scenic points for him to agree with Monday or > Tuesday via the Internet. > (That would be nice, but not a necessary addition) > Does streets and > trips have an output option to send interactive info > to someone who > does not have the Program for collaboration? > > My brother and I live apart and this will be an > important chance to do > some interactive things together and have some fun. > (I'm 36 and he his > 34) We are young and active and enjoy history, > unique strange things > and I enjoy anything about Jesus Christ. > > Thanks for any help you can provide. > > You're fellow Road explorer, > > Gabriel > p.s. I have Microsoft Streets and Trips 2005 that > I'm trying to figure > out. > Is the 2006 version that much better as far as the > scenic points > database ? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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 46519, Mt. Clemens, MI 48046 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 year (4 issues) for $16.95 (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) 2 years (8 issues) for $29.95 (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) 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Guest Gabriel Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Thanks for your help.. I will look at all your links. I love US President history, good idea! Thanks, Gabriel --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Alex Burr <hester_nec@...> wrote: > > Gabriel - have I got a trip for you!!! > > Go to Fort Smith, Arkansas - then a few miles east > on I-40 to Alma. Take U S 71 north to Kansas City > from there. > > I've not traveled 71 between Alma and Carthage but > my daughter and I have taken 71 between KC and > Carthage. > > In Carthage there's a Civil War museum - very > interesting - and nearby is a Civil War battlefield. > Check Carthage out @: > > http://www.visit-carthage.com/intro.htm > > North of Carthage is Lamar, boyhood home of > President Harry S. Truman. > > http://www.google.com/local?hl=en&lr=&...;64759&radi us=0.0&latlng=37500221,-94270253,6000497462048209896&sa=X&oi=local&ct=result&cd= 0 > > Plan on stopping off in Nevada (they call it > Nevayda), next large town north of Lamar. There are > several beautiful churches to look at and a great > museum detailing the Civil War exploits between the > Jayhawkers and Bushwhackers. More on that here @: > > http://www.civilwarstlouis.com/History/EdwardsVSMcElroy.htm > > I've heard, I think, that 71 between Alma and the > Joplin area isn't in that good condition and indeed > looking at MS Streets and Trips 71 looks to have a lot > of curves in it - however, there is an interstate > spur, I-540 that goes to Rogers. Or, if you are > pressed for time, just go up to Joplin and pick up 71 > either in Joplin (Joplin is a Rt 66 town) or go east a > few miles and pick it up off I-44. > > Have a safe trip. > > Hudsonly, > Alex Burr > > > --- Gabriel <gabrielv777@...> wrote: > > > Hello Road experts and connoisseurs, > > > > Is there any suggestions for Must see places and > > unique things to see > > for this route. ----> Houston to Kansas City (We > > will travel a few > > hours out of the way .... or more if worth it) > > this will be a 2 day or 3(or 4) day trip if the > > sites are compelling > > enough (depending on how long I keep his interest) > > > > **We will leave Houston Wednesday March 29th > > approximately. (not much > > time > > > > My brother will fly up to Houston (from Costa Rica) > > and meet me there. > > But I would like to show him a planned route with > > scenic points for him to agree with Monday or > > Tuesday via the Internet. > > (That would be nice, but not a necessary addition) > > Does streets and > > trips have an output option to send interactive info > > to someone who > > does not have the Program for collaboration? > > > > My brother and I live apart and this will be an > > important chance to do > > some interactive things together and have some fun. > > (I'm 36 and he his > > 34) We are young and active and enjoy history, > > unique strange things > > and I enjoy anything about Jesus Christ. > > > > Thanks for any help you can provide. > > > > You're fellow Road explorer, > > > > Gabriel > > p.s. I have Microsoft Streets and Trips 2005 that > > I'm trying to figure > > out. > > Is the 2006 version that much better as far as the > > scenic points > > database ? > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, > but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gabriel Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thank you for the great suggestions! GAbriel --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, leslie carpenter <lescarp24@...> wrote: > > US 71 north of Alma is 2-lane with some nice views and a lookout tower, but I-540 has a 1 mi tunnel. > Exit I-540 onto US 62 East at Rogers AR. Pea Ridge National Battlefield is a few miles east of Rogers. > http://www.nps.gov/peri/ > > Con't east on US 62 to Eureka Springs AR. > http://www.eurekasprings.com/ > The huge (65' wide) Christ of the Ozarks Statue, Passion Play, museums and tours. > http://www.eurekasprings.com/passionplay/ > Thorncrown Chapel, West of town. > http://www.eurekavacation.com/thorncrownchapel/ > > If you stay in AR on US62, take BR 62 at Cotter AR. Multi-arch Marsh Rainbow Arch bridge. At the 4-way stop, turn right to park under bridge. > http://www.cotterarkansas.com/bridge.htm > > North and East of West Plains is the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, if you like canoeing. It is centered around Eminence, north of US 60 on MO 19. > http://www.nps.gov/ozar/ > > Take US 60 around the south side of Springfield. About 2 miles after US 60 exits the the James River Freeway, make a left onto hwy M, and a right onto hwy ZZ. A couple of miles south is the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. > http://www.nps.gov/wicr/ > Backtrack to US60. Take hwy MM to I-44, or cross over I-44 to MO 266. This is old US 66, that runs into MO 96 (still old US 66), that will take you to Carthage. > > At Nevada, exit BR 71. When BR 71 turns right, con't straight for 2 more lights. Turn right and go 2 blocks. > Since there is nothing between Nevada and K.C., go west on US 54 (20 mi) to Fort Scott KS. Con't under the US 69 interchange. A reproduction of the fort is on the right. > http://www.nps.gov/fosc/ > > There is construction north of Fort Scott. > > At K.C., one of the lesser know history museums is the Arabia Steamboat museum at 400 Grand, in the City Market area. It has the items brought up from a riverboat sunk in 1856. > http://www.1856.com/giftshop.html > > Alex Burr <hester_nec@...> wrote: > Gabriel - have I got a trip for you!!! > > Go to Fort Smith, Arkansas - then a few miles east > on I-40 to Alma. Take U S 71 north to Kansas City > from there. > > I've not traveled 71 between Alma and Carthage but > my daughter and I have taken 71 between KC and > Carthage. > > In Carthage there's a Civil War museum - very > interesting - and nearby is a Civil War battlefield. > Check Carthage out @: > > http://www.visit-carthage.com/intro.htm > > North of Carthage is Lamar, boyhood home of > President Harry S. Truman. > > http://www.google.com/local?hl=en&lr=&...;64759&radi us=0.0&latlng=37500221,-94270253,6000497462048209896&sa=X&oi=local&ct=result&cd= 0 > > Plan on stopping off in Nevada (they call it > Nevayda), next large town north of Lamar. There are > several beautiful churches to look at and a great > museum detailing the Civil War exploits between the > Jayhawkers and Bushwhackers. More on that here @: > > http://www.civilwarstlouis.com/History/EdwardsVSMcElroy.htm > > I've heard, I think, that 71 between Alma and the > Joplin area isn't in that good condition and indeed > looking at MS Streets and Trips 71 looks to have a lot > of curves in it - however, there is an interstate > spur, I-540 that goes to Rogers. Or, if you are > pressed for time, just go up to Joplin and pick up 71 > either in Joplin (Joplin is a Rt 66 town) or go east a > few miles and pick it up off I-44. > > Have a safe trip. > > Hudsonly, > Alex Burr > > > --- Gabriel <gabrielv777@...> wrote: > > > Hello Road experts and connoisseurs, > > > > Is there any suggestions for Must see places and > > unique things to see > > for this route. ----> Houston to Kansas City (We > > will travel a few > > hours out of the way .... or more if worth it) > > this will be a 2 day or 3(or 4) day trip if the > > sites are compelling > > enough (depending on how long I keep his interest) > > > > **We will leave Houston Wednesday March 29th > > approximately. (not much > > time > > > > My brother will fly up to Houston (from Costa Rica) > > and meet me there. > > But I would like to show him a planned route with > > scenic points for him to agree with Monday or > > Tuesday via the Internet. > > (That would be nice, but not a necessary addition) > > Does streets and > > trips have an output option to send interactive info > > to someone who > > does not have the Program for collaboration? > > > > My brother and I live apart and this will be an > > important chance to do > > some interactive things together and have some fun. > > (I'm 36 and he his > > 34) We are young and active and enjoy history, > > unique strange things > > and I enjoy anything about Jesus Christ. > > > > Thanks for any help you can provide. > > > > You're fellow Road explorer, > > > > Gabriel > > p.s. I have Microsoft Streets and Trips 2005 that > > I'm trying to figure > > out. > > Is the 2006 version that much better as far as the > > scenic points > > database ? > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, > but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.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 46519, Mt. 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Guest David Backlin Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 ----- Original Message ----- From: "leslie carpenter" <lescarp24@yahoo.com> US 71 north of Alma is 2-lane with some nice views and a lookout tower, but I-540 has a 1 mi tunnel. Exit I-540 onto US 62 East at Rogers AR. Pea Ridge National Battlefield is a few miles east of Rogers. http://www.nps.gov/peri/ --The lookout tower at Mount Gaylor is closed, but there's a nice lookout at Artist's Point --Fayetteville has lots of Civil War & other Historical sites http://www.fayettevilletourism.com/attractions/heritage/ Con't east on US 62 to Eureka Springs AR. http://www.eurekasprings.com/ The huge (65' wide) Christ of the Ozarks Statue, Passion Play, museums and tours. http://www.eurekasprings.com/passionplay/ Thorncrown Chapel, West of town. http://www.eurekavacation.com/thorncrownchapel/ -- The man who designed it was from Fayetteville Take US 60 around the south side of Springfield. About 2 miles after US 60 exits the the James River Freeway, make a left onto hwy M, and a right onto hwy ZZ. A couple of miles south is the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. http://www.nps.gov/wicr/ Backtrack to US60. Take hwy MM to I-44, or cross over I-44 to MO 266. This is old US 66, that runs into MO 96 (still old US 66), that will take you to Carthage. -- OR go west on 60 to MO 174 at Republic (old US 166) to Mt Vernon . From there, you can take MO 39 to MO 96. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Michalek Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Sorry to reply to my own post, but scenery isn't what I look for on the road, I consider scenery a given. I look for the most kitschy or off the wall place to eat or pump a tankful or just relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hodkin Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Barstow, CA - Mojave Desert Route 66 Mother Road Museum, Historic Harvey House Casa del Desierto We will open tomorrow Thursday at 11 a.m. A group from the Bay area driving their BMW Z3 Roadsters will be visiting meeting up in Vegas with the convergence of the Z Series Car Club of America. Please come on by if in the area. Usually we are open Fri, Sat, & Sun from 11-4, but you may find us open others days, or call ahead to find out! We have brochures/flyers/handouts of other places to enjoy on Route 66 in addition to a fine gift shop to pick up your gifts. For those nearby, volunteers are needed! If interested, call or email. No salaries are paid at this museum as we are all volunteers and that includes me! Why I am asked. Fun & rewarding meeting everyone! Debra Hodkin Route 66 Mother Road Museum Historic Harvey House 681 N. First Ave. Barstow, CA 92311 760-255-1890 www.route66museum.org barstowmuseum@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim conkle Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 As most of you have heard both Hampton Inns and I were nominated for this years Presidential Preserve America Award. Both of us were in the final groups being considered. Well Hampton won in their division and we will be meeting with the President on Monday morning May 1st for the awards ceremony at the White House. I will be in Boston for the Historic Roads Conference so the timing works out great. I don't think we could get the President to change his schedule anyway. The BLM nominated me and I had nominated Hampton. So I had two chances to win. Just being nominated was an honor for both of us but the thrill of winning has not set in just yet. Add this award to the others we have received over the last few years gives great creditability to our work on Route 66. We want to share this with all of those that have supported us, worked with us and been a part in anyway of our efforts to preserve, restore, promote and enjoy the road. We aren't done yet. Add in 'CARS', Will Rogers, Universal, The Route 66 Pulse newspaper and now this to the list for 2006. And we are not even half way through the year. Looking forward to seeing each and everyone of you this year. Thanks James M Conkle CEO Route 66 Preservation Foundation Preservation Historic Roads & Corridors P O Box 290066 Phelan, CA 92329-0066 760 617 3991 760 868 8614 fax 760 868 3320 jimconkle@verizon.net www.cart66pf.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pillowbagman@cs.com Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Congratulations, Jim! Rick Perez Route 66 pillows and shoulder bags @ http://www.oldmoon.biz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 After I finished my Dayton Cutoff drive a couple of weeks back, I learned that I had driven by one of its mile markers without even knowing it. The markers were made to resemble those used on the Ohio section of the National Road to help convince travelers they were on the official route. You can see it in Enon, OH, or, in two dimensions, at http://www.dennygibson.com/DayTrips/Trip15/dstmm.htm I learned of the Enon mile marker at a National Road presentation in Englewood, OH. Some information about the small but worthwhile display is at http://www.rths.org/newsletter.htm Denny Gibson Cincinnati, OH www.dennygibson.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rudkip@sbcglobal.net> Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Is anyone else getting messages in Chinese...I got several over the weekend; seeing one was interesting (you don't see messages in Chinese every day) but several became tedious...Tsingtao Kip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Burr Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Kip, I think your emails are going thru that relay station in Wong Son, China. LOL But, no, no Chinese emails coming to my email box. You may be special. hehehehe Hudsonly, Alex B --- rudkip@sbcglobal.net wrote: > Is anyone else getting messages in Chinese...I got > several over the weekend; seeing one was interesting > (you don't see messages in Chinese every day) but > several became tedious...Tsingtao Kip > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Backlin Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Living on Earth had a segment about the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate System. It's kind of ironic: they used the Route 66 theme to segue into the story. There's also an interesting quote they used from James Dean. There's a realaudio archive and an MP3 download of the show or you can read the transcript. http://tinyurl.com/jnsay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mgk920dataexcom Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Terry" <gwltd85@...> wrote: > > Heading to Wisconsin in late July early Aug on a motorcycle trip. I live in NE and am needing > some interesting and scenic suggestions for roads, places etc...Would need to either start or > end in Hudson, WI....(son lives there..one night of free food and lodging...lol) email me if you > like...gwltd85@... > > Terry Where would I start? Wisconsin is noted for great scenic drives wherever one goes in it. Since you are intending to use Hudson, WI as a base, what better way for a motorcycle tour to go than to head south to Prescott, WI (a very short distance via County 'F') and hop onto the Great River Road, following that south along the Mississippi River to Prairie du Chien. Then continue east on WI 60 along the Wisconsin River to Sauk City, WI (home of the 'flagship' Culver's), cross the Wisconsin River via US 12 to WI 188 and take WI 188 northeast to the WI 113 free ferry into Merrimac (make local inquiry regarding ferry operations) and then follow WI 113 to the Baraboo/Devils Lake State Park area. After getting done in the Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells area, you could then follow US 12 (NOT paralleling I-94) back to Hudson or do more exploring such as trying WI 33 westward from the Baraboo area to La Crosse with a sidetrip south to La Farge or Soldiers Grove on WI 131. The possibilities are endless in that part of the state. Enjoy! Regards Michael G. Koerner Appleton, WI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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