Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com has updated his journal for the first time in about 10 days. There's no real reason for the hiatus; he was just busy, that's all. He's also thinking about what he'll do once he reaches the end of his journey. Scroll down to the Feb. 2 entry to read it.
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.
From Barstow to Victorville
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog has posted more excellent photos from his Route 66 trip through the Mojave Desert, including the incredible bottle tree ranch near Oro Grande, Calif. We met the proprieter of the bottle tree ranch in September. He was friendly, but he also was in mourning because he had to put … Continue reading From Barstow to Victorville
Lincoln, Ill., tries to cash in on Route 66, Abe tourism
The Lincoln Courier in Lincoln, Ill., reports that the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau in Logan County is paying for two billboards to try to draw Interstate 55 travelers into the town. The signs also will feature a resurrection of one of the bureau's earlier logos - Lincoln's hat hung on a Route 66 sign - … Continue reading Lincoln, Ill., tries to cash in on Route 66, Abe tourism
Enticing tidbits on the “Cars” movie
This came from the AppleInsider.com site based on a CNBC inteview with Pixar Animation Studios boss Steve Jobs and Disney boss Robert Iger: Iger recently saw Pixar's next feature animated film titled "Cars," and said it is one of the best films he'd ever seen. "I can't wait for the rest of the world to … Continue reading Enticing tidbits on the “Cars” movie
Route 66ers weigh in on revitalization project
Some time ago, we reported on a Route 66 revitalization program in Arizona concerning abandoned properties that once contained underground fuel tanks. There was some concerns by Route 66 aficionados that the bureaucrats would run roughshod. My concerns have been allayed somewhat by this report by the Holbrook Tribune-News. The public hearings had a lot … Continue reading Route 66ers weigh in on revitalization project
Pain Walker to be in Tucumcari on Monday
Here's an update from Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 to provide publicity for the National Pain Foundation: Dennis has crossed the border — from Texas into New Mexico! The next place you can find him, if you are interested in meeting up with him to chat or just plain give him encouragement, … Continue reading Pain Walker to be in Tucumcari on Monday
Harland Williams tells about his Route 66 movie
Harland Williams, an actor, comedian and artist, gives a few details on his Web site about his in-production DreamWorks animated movie based on Route 66. Well, time for some new details about the movie. Right now it's tenatively called ROUTE 66. The story follows a group of eccentric roadside statues that mysteriously come to life … Continue reading Harland Williams tells about his Route 66 movie
El Vado is on Albuquerque city council agenda
The proposal to designate El Vado Motel a city landmark at the Albuquerque City Council meeting Monday night has been placed on the agenda. It's not 100 percent certain, but the fact it's on the agenda means a decision is probable. So if you haven't e-mailed the councilors, asking them to approve the landmarks designation, … Continue reading El Vado is on Albuquerque city council agenda
Nighttime neon in Albuquerque
Dr. Howdy and his Thought & Humor blog have posted some swell neon sign photos from Albuquerque's Route 66. Check them out.
St. James Winery recognized
The St. James Winery just off old Route 66 in St. James, Mo., was named one of the Hottest Small Brands of 2005 by Wine Business Monthly magazine, according to Kansas City InfoZine. St. James Winery was recognized as a small brand nationally, but continues to be the largest producer of wine in Missouri by … Continue reading St. James Winery recognized