The Fat Man appears on Oprah

Steve Vaught, the formerly 400-pound man who's walking Route 66 and across the country to lose weight, says in his Oct. 17 journal (scroll down to see it) that he was interviewed via satellite by Oprah Winfrey. But Vaught said he was more nervous being questioned by a bunch of Elk City high-schoolers. No word … Continue reading The Fat Man appears on Oprah

El Vado decision deferred for 60 days

By the request of El Vado Motel's owner, the rezoning request was deferred for 60 days. The next Planning Commission meeting is Dec. 15. Media reports say the owner is going to try to work out a compromise in the meantime, including keeping part of the motel and building townhouses on other parts of the … Continue reading El Vado decision deferred for 60 days

El Vado owner seeks compromise

From today's Albuquerque Journal: El Vado Motel owner Richard L. Gonzales says he will ask that his zoning request be postponed so there is time to explore the possible preservation of the motel. Gonzales has planned to build townhomes at the site at Central and New York near the BioPark. Mayor Martin Chávez said this … Continue reading El Vado owner seeks compromise

Fat Man Walking update

He's near Clinton, Okla. Here's his latest journal entry.

Cow Bop update

I hadn't checked on Cow Bop's Route 66 journey in a few days. I'm glad I remembered, though. The band met up with Harley and Annabelle Russell, aka the Mediocre Music Makers, at the Sandhills Curiosity Shop in Erick, Okla. Here's an excerpt from Cow Bop's journal: Well let me first say that Harley & … Continue reading Cow Bop update