LeRoy Richardson has been gathering Hollywood memorabilia for decades. Now his extensive collection is going up for sale at the recently opened Vintage Hollywood, located on old Route 66 in Hollywood. Here's an excerpt from the Los Angeles Independent report: “I just have gobs and gobs of stuff,” said Richardson, 55, sitting in the well-appointed … Continue reading New store sells Hollywood memorabilia
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Fat Man will walk into Big Apple on May 8
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com is tentatively scheduled to stroll into New York City on May 8, according to his latest journal entry. If you're in the area and wish to walk with him, go to the journal for the details. "The Today Show" is set to commemorate the end of his walk, although Vaught is … Continue reading Fat Man will walk into Big Apple on May 8
Pain Walker receives an award
Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 for the National Pain Foundation, took a break from his trek to receive the Distinguished Consumer Award from the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. Kinch is a former resident of nearby Attleboro. The Attleboro Sun Chronicle has the story. Next week, Kinch will be in the Phoenix area: Event … Continue reading Pain Walker receives an award
Bicycle Comedian will do a Route 66 tour
Tom Snyders, aka the Bicycling Comedian, informed the Route 66 yahoogroup today that he will embark on a Route 66 tour, starting Aug. 28 from Chicago and will run through October. Here's what he said: My performance is a unique, clean, one-man show that lasts approximately one hour. In addition to stand-up comedy about … Continue reading Bicycle Comedian will do a Route 66 tour
Rick explains more about his injuries
Rick McKinney, the evangelist who is walking across America with his wife Jane in their Walk to Reclaim America, has provided more details about his second-degree burns and other injuries he suffered during a coffee-spill mishap. He's back to walking after some touch-and-go moments in which his injuries might have required more extensive treatment. But … Continue reading Rick explains more about his injuries
Pain Walker makes it to Flagstaff
Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 for the National Pain Foundation, has made it into the high-altitude air of Flagstaff, Ariz. His Web site gives this update: Dennis has made it to Flagstaff, AZ! With the help of the people at the Print Shop, Dennis was able to make it into Flagstaff with … Continue reading Pain Walker makes it to Flagstaff
Mother Road maintains its allure
A feature in the Edmond (Okla.) Sun mentions the town trying to play up its Route 66 heritage during the state's centennial next year. But most of the story is about how the Mother Road has kept its allure all these years. It includes a lot of comments from Oklahoma Route 66 researcher and author … Continue reading Mother Road maintains its allure
Fat Man has fewer than 300 miles remaining
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com is enjoying springlike weather in Pennsylvania and has fewer than 300 miles to go in his cross-country trek, according to his April 26 journal entry (near the bottom of the page). Also, if anyone wants to join Steve's walk into New York City, e-mail him at steve@thefatmanwalking.com to let him know.
ABQ Route 66 story picked up by news service
It took more than two months, but Scripps Howard News Service picked up the excellent retrospective and forward-looking article about Route 66 by Albuquerque Journal reporter Erik Siemers. If you're a relatively new reader to this site, it's recommended reading.
Pain Walker resumes his trek
Dennis Kinch, who's walking Route 66 for the National Pain Foundation, took some time off to attend his daughter's wedding in South Carolina. But his Web site sends along this update: Dennis has started walking again. After making his way back to Sanders, Arizona, from South Carolina (where he attended his daughter's wedding), Dennis hit … Continue reading Pain Walker resumes his trek