The New Diner, a blog devoted to reviews of restaurants in the Los Angeles area, found a barbecue stand on Route 66 in Glendora, called Bam Bam Bar B Que. Unfortunately, the adjective "flavorless" shows up frequently during the blogger's descriptions. I guess we won't stop there next time we're Mother Roading through Cali.
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
Fat Man muses about the end of the line
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com on April 10 marked his one-year anniversary of starting his walk, according to his latest journal entry. He's in Pennsylvania and has only 366 miles left to go. He's still 70 pounds from his ideal weight, but he's lost more than 130. He's also musing over an uncertain future once his … Continue reading Fat Man muses about the end of the line
Beware of the burros
Ginger of That's Ms. Hill to You writes a long and entertaining entry about her trip on Route 66 some time ago after she'd lost her job and, fortunately, received a decent severance package. So she decided to hit the Mother Road. Here is one of the memorable excerpts from her trip: Route 66 runs … Continue reading Beware of the burros
Immigration protests seen along Route 66
Large protests have been seen in the large Route 66 cities of Chicago, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, Tulsa and Oklahoma City against illegal-immigration bills proposed by Congress. But even smaller towns along the Mother Road have seen their share. Here's a story about a small protest in Gallup, N.M. The photo of the rally … Continue reading Immigration protests seen along Route 66
“Cars” updates
The "Cars" movie now has an interactive movie poster. Just drag the magnifying glass over the the characters, and you can read a bio and hear a voice sample. And the good folks at the Upcoming Pixar blog, via TheMovieBox.net, recently posted short advertising spots for the movie. Here's the first spot. Here's the second.
Disney film crew looks for “Cars” inspiration
Author Michael Wallis (above, left) and a camera crew from the Disney Channel were on Route 66 in Kansas and Oklahoma on Monday and Tuesday to tape a segment for the "Movie Surfers" show. They sought out the real-life inspirations to the Pixar Animation Studios crew when it was touring Route 66 and brainstorming ideas … Continue reading Disney film crew looks for “Cars” inspiration
Town designates Route 66 also as a Blue Star Highway
The Daily Guide reports that Waynesville, Mo., over the weekend dedicated its portion of Route 66 through downtown as a Blue Star Memorial Highway. Named after the service flags flown during World War II placing a single blue star for each person serving in the military on a flag flown outside the homes of their … Continue reading Town designates Route 66 also as a Blue Star Highway
“Geezer Riders” will get their kicks
The Mainichi Daily News in Japan says that a group of "Geezer Riders" that includes a Japanese movie star and several retired corporate executives will saddle up on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in Chicago and drive Route 66 to Los Angeles. The "geezer" tag comes because the youngest rider in the group is 60. The Mainichi Daily … Continue reading “Geezer Riders” will get their kicks
Looking for a job?
Jack Patel, owner of the Desert Hills Motel in Tulsa, is looking for a part-time employee. Jack needs a responsible, experienced desk clerk to work three to four evening shifts a week, including some weekends. Hours are flexible but will be somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 p.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. Interested parties … Continue reading Looking for a job?
Rick and Jane reach halfway point
Evangelists Rick and Jane McKinney reached the approximate halfway point of their Walk to Reclaim America at Oklahoma City. At this point, they leave Route 66 and will mostly follow Interstate 40 to Washington, D.C. On their site, they talk about the exhaustion of walking 20-22 miles a day, the value of friends, and the … Continue reading Rick and Jane reach halfway point