Claire’s Diary from “Elizabethtown”

Surfing the film's Web site, I didn't see any stills or video that screamed "Route 66!!!" but some of the scenery in the clips suggests that part of the film takes place in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico.The best part of the site for roadies is "Claire's America," which is the character portrayed by Kirsten … Continue reading Claire’s Diary from “Elizabethtown”

It looks grim for the El Vado Motel (maybe)

There was a brief AP report by a TV station in Albuquerque today that said the historic El Vado Motel's demolition is all but a done deal. However, I found another new report from a local Albuquerque newspaper that clarifies it better. However, there is this cryptic quote from the motel's new owner, Richard Gonzales: … Continue reading It looks grim for the El Vado Motel (maybe)

“Elizabethtown” has Route 66 ties

Apparently the new Cameron Crowe road-trip film, "Elizabethtown," has some Route 66 references. Check out the item from this review. In fact, Crowe captures many beautiful moments, from a widow's eulogy to her beloved spouse to the sensation of zooming down historic Route 66. I'll post more as I learn about the movie.

Ghosts on 66

I found a large site today that lists all the supposed ghost sightings in Oklahoma, including one in particular on 66: El Reno - Route 66 to Weatherford - Sightings of an old humped over man in a brown trench coat wearing Bogie style hat pulled down over his eyes walking on Route 66 between … Continue reading Ghosts on 66

Roll out the wheelbarrow …

... to put my belly in after eating at the new 5 & Diner restaurant associated with Route 66 Harley Davidson near the Broken Arrow Expressway and Memorial in Tulsa.My wife and I both had the meatloaf sandwich, which is the house specialty and has to be seen to be believed. It's a large meatloaf … Continue reading Roll out the wheelbarrow …

I couldn’t agree more …

... with Karen and Bob Pinkaney, who told the Quay County Sun in Tucumcari, N.M., their opinion of the Blue Swallow Motel: This is better than the Holiday Inns where we’ve been staying,