Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com is still a bit dizzy after a whirlwind of TV and newspapers interviews in Indiana last week. His journal gives the details.
Day: January 24, 2006
More photos from the Mojave
The Lope has posted more excellent photos from his trip on Route 66 across California's Mojave Desert. Check them out.
Interstates mark 50 years
Don't look for parties or commemorations from Route 66 aficionados regarding the 50th anniversary of interstates in the United States this year. Interstates are universally cited as the reason for Route 66's downfall in the 1970s and '80s. The Mother Road started a comeback in the 1990s, but not before hundreds, if not thousands, of … Continue reading Interstates mark 50 years
American Inn Motel in Albuquerque condemned
I was watching the video online of the Albuquerque City Council's meeting of Jan. 18, searching for any mentions of the introduction of the Landmarks Commission's recommendation to designate El Vado Motel a city landmark. Since it was just an introduction, councilors didn't discuss it and won't until at least their Feb. 6 meeting. But … Continue reading American Inn Motel in Albuquerque condemned
Scooter painted with lyrics from “Route 66”
I found this on the Brand Noise blog's "Image of the Day."