Annabelle Russell, one-half of the Mediocre Music Makers based in the Sandhills Curiosity Shop in Erick, Okla., marked her 66th birthday today. Usually birthdays are no big deal in Route 66 corners. However, because Annabelle and her husband Harley have been entertaining Route 66 tourists for more than a decade, her 66th year has a … Continue reading Annabelle Russell marks 66th birthday today
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“Billy Connolly’s Route 66,” final episode
Here is the fourth and final episode of "Billy Connolly's Route 66," aired on ITV in Britain on Thursday. It goes from eastern Arizona to Santa Monica, in five parts: https://youtu.be/jlM6Fo5hOEY https://youtu.be/4ZdglmW1pGo https://youtu.be/BlhFSvN_EL8 https://youtu.be/sNi-niiBQ9k https://youtu.be/E7XkoT4V2oM Having watched the whole series, I predict this will become the biggest tourism boon to Route 66 since the Disney-Pixar … Continue reading “Billy Connolly’s Route 66,” final episode
Route 66’s starting point
WBBM Channel 2 in Chicago aired this segment Friday about Route 66's eastern starting point, featuring author and tour guide David Clark, aka Windy City Road Warrior. https://youtu.be/oucCSyrgW8Q Information about Clark's walking and driving tours are found here. You can shop for his books here. My favorite of the lot is "Exploring Route 66 in … Continue reading Route 66’s starting point
City Museum founder dies in industrial accident
Bob Cassilly, founder of the popular City Museum in St. Louis, died in an apparent construction accident Monday on the north side of town, reported the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The newspaper reported that Cassilly died while operating a bulldozer at the construction site of his Cementland amusement park, formerly the Missouri Portland Cement Co., in north … Continue reading City Museum founder dies in industrial accident
“Billy Connolly’s Route 66,” Episode 2
The second episode of "Billy Connolly's Route 66" aired today in England. And, like clockwork, the same fellow on YouTube has posted it in five parts. This episode goes from St. Louis to Oklahoma City: https://youtu.be/Ag7yt4JDRgw https://youtu.be/osNgoRVHVXs https://youtu.be/_aN_cNltZcU https://youtu.be/sc6xcfpU5JQ https://youtu.be/iRwPyOcoaSk
Bill Shea named grand marshal for Route 66 festival parade
I don't know whether this has been reported, but the prominent owner of a gas station museum has been named grand marshal of the cruise at the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Ill., this weekend. The Springfield State Journal-Register reports today: Bill Shea, owner of Shea’s Gas Station Museum, 2075 Peoria Road, will be … Continue reading Bill Shea named grand marshal for Route 66 festival parade
“O’ Montana”
The Road Crew wrote and recorded this tribute to Montana, the famed pet rabbit at Rich Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Ill. Montana died in 2008. https://youtu.be/uYzaeWIfLxk The description of Montana on the video: She had a good life here on Route 66. For over seven years she warmly greeted the locals as well as travelers … Continue reading “O’ Montana”
New film series about Route 66 soon will begin production
The same production company that released a DVD about Arizona Route 66 a few months ago soon will work on a new film series about the Mother Road. https://youtu.be/1tPLyYX5V1c Norman Fisk, CEO of Diamond Valley Productions, says the series will be called "Life on Route 66." This video had this description: Diamond Valley Productions, Inc. … Continue reading New film series about Route 66 soon will begin production
Man builds veterans monument near Oatman
Eighty-year-old Charles “Uncle Charlie” Hicks has built a monument to war veterans just off Route 66 south of Oatman, Ariz., reported the Mojave Daily News. There, on a high ridge of cliffs just off of Mile Marker 21, you’ll see an American flag blowing in the breeze. Next to it is a small stone monument … Continue reading Man builds veterans monument near Oatman
Hot summer road trip
Photographer Danny Griffin recently completed a Route 66 trip -- starting in Tucumcari, N.M., and going west -- for a shoot with model Jessica Vaughn. You'll see Tucumcari's Blue Swallow Motel and a few other remote locations in Arizona. And don't worry -- this particular video version with Vaugn is safe for work. https://youtu.be/FjWb5nqJabw Music … Continue reading Hot summer road trip