Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com has posted his latest journal entry (scroll down to the Dec. 31 portion). There's not much Route 66 content, but his musings, which still are interesting.
Category: People
Rivett’s Route 66 Cafe renamed Al’s Route 66
The Daily Oklahoman interviewed Allen and Susan Shamburg of Colorado, who bought Rivett's Route 66 Cafe in Sapulpa. They're renaming it Al's Route 66 and instilling other changes. The family plans to keep diner staples of cheeseburgers and fries but will start offering healthier sandwiches. To bring a classic feel, Shamburg next month is having … Continue reading Rivett’s Route 66 Cafe renamed Al’s Route 66
Fat Man back on the road
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com is back walking on Route 66 in the Missouri Ozarks after a short break back home in San Diego to spend time with his family during Christmas. Here's his latest journal piece (scroll down to the Dec. 29 entry).
Pain Walker gives thumbs-up to Trade Winds Inn
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
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
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
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