Dennis Kinch, the Route 66 walker who's raising publicity for the National Pain Foundation, is staying at the Trade Winds Inn in Clinton, Okla., until he resumes his journey. This is the motel that's famed for its Elvis Room -- the room where Elvis Presley slept during cross-country road trips from Memphis to Hollywood or … Continue reading Pain Walker gives thumbs-up to Trade Winds Inn
Month: December 2005
Aztec Motel makes the “Uncanny” list
The Uncanny Valley, a blog that describes itself as a "travel guide to the unusual," has just added the uniquely decorated Aztec Motel on old Route 66 in Albuquerque to its list. It also lists Precious Moments Park, near the Route 66 town of Carthage, Mo. This isn't on Route 66, but the Stonefridge in … Continue reading Aztec Motel makes the “Uncanny” list
Architecture building inspired by Mother Road
The Albuquerque Tribune today has a story about architect Antoine Predock and his latest project, the new University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning building. The project broke ground last month on the university campus, just east of the UNM Bookstore. Terraced and carved and slathered in glass, the building will hang out … Continue reading Architecture building inspired by Mother Road
Rivett’s Route 66 Cafe changes hands
Ken and Glenda Rivett of the Rivett's Route 66 Cafe in Sapulpa, Okla., are taking off their aprons and giving them to Allen and Susan Shamburg of Grand Junction, Colo., on Tuesday, according to the Sapulpa Daily Herald. The Rivetts are retiring after operating the breakfast-and-lunch restaurant for seven days a week for 10 years. … Continue reading Rivett’s Route 66 Cafe changes hands
Wired Fat Man
CNet.com has written a feature about Steve Vaught, the man who's trying to lose weight by walking Route 66 and the rest of the country. It takes more of an electronics angle on Vaught's journey -- using a cell phone, an iPod and a laptop; how the Internet created huge amounts of interest about his … Continue reading Wired Fat Man
Route 66ers refute El Vado owner’s statements
The Albuquerque Journal published a story today about El Vado Motel's supporters. The Journal is subscription-only, but I'm going to excerpt the good parts: "Believe me, I know of no one traveling from Chicago, New York, France or Germany that will spend the night in the El Vado Motel." That's what Richard L. Gonzales, the … Continue reading Route 66ers refute El Vado owner’s statements
Bringing Christmas to others
Here's a heartwarming story by the Long Beach Press-Telegram about Project Love, a nonprofit group led by California Boeing employees to help impoverished children in the Navajo and Hopi Indian reservations in Arizona. Volunteers annually bring toys to the Indian children around Christmastime. Here is a multimedia link by the Press-Telegram of photographs and audio … Continue reading Bringing Christmas to others
New video about Pain Walker is posted
A six-minute WindowsMedia video (broadband recommended) has been posted on the Web site of Dennis Kinch, the Route 66 walker who's raising awareness for the National Pain Foundation. Kinch also has posted a holiday message to pain sufferers and has new pictures from his stops in Oklahoma City. He's going to be at the Mission … Continue reading New video about Pain Walker is posted
Everything’s coming up roses
Early next week, about 20 classic-car drivers will be departing from Route 66 in Tucumcari, N.M., and head for the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., reports the Quay County Sun of Tucumcari. The caravan will also make stops at the Route 66 towns of Santa Rosa, Moriarty, Gallup and Grants. The event is … Continue reading Everything’s coming up roses
Pain Walker will stroll into Route 66 Museum
Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 to raise awareness for the National Pain Foundation, will appear at the Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Okla., on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The foundation is throwing a small party there for Kinch, and everyone is invited to celebrate the 1,000 miles … Continue reading Pain Walker will stroll into Route 66 Museum