Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com decided to head off some rumors at the pass, and confirmed that he and his wife are getting divorced. It sounds like this has been developing for some time. Apparently the couple feel they are better off apart than together. You can read about it here; scroll down to the Feb. … Continue reading Fat Man and his wife are splitting up
What Pixar researched for “Cars”
Jim Hill Media posts some thoughts about the Pixar 20th anniversary discussion at WonderCon a few weeks ago, including some tidbits about the animation studio's upcoming Route 66-themed film, "Cars." One is that "Cars" was partly inspired by a 1952 Disney animated short, "Little Deuce Coupe." Written by Bill Peet, it offers the story of … Continue reading What Pixar researched for “Cars”
Rose Bowl in Tulsa is sold
KOTV Channel 6 in Tulsa reports that the scorched-and-shuttered Rose Bowl on Route 66 has been sold to businessman Steve Baker. Baker says he hasn't figured out what to do with the former bowling alley, which suffered at least two arsons. One thing it can't be is a bowling alley again because of a non-compete … Continue reading Rose Bowl in Tulsa is sold
Illinois Route 66 Association reaches out
This is interesting. Not only is the Illinois Route 66 Association recruiting cities that are on the Mother Road, but it is now wooing towns that aren't. Marty Bilecki of the association is trying to persuade the City of Morris, which is at least 25 miles west of Route 66, according to the Morris Daily … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Association reaches out
History of a ghost town
The Texas Vacations blog has a well-researched article about the Route 66 ghost town of Glenrio, Texas, which is on the New Mexico border. Check it out.
State approves money to fight fake crafts
The New Mexico Legislature approved earmarking $70,000 to the state regulation and licensing department to create a state "certification" mark that will be placed on arts and crafts made by American Indians in New Mexico, according to the Gallup Independent. It's interesting to read this story from the Gallup perspective. Gallup, along with Santa Fe, … Continue reading State approves money to fight fake crafts
A look back, a look now, and looking forward
Erik Siemers of the Albuquerque Journal takes a look at Route 66 in the Duke City as the highway is about to mark its 80th anniversary. It's an interesting overview of what the Mother Road once was, what it is, and what to do in the future to keep it around. Recommended reading.
Route 66 town may soon vanish
It's not often that a town on Route 66 disappears. It's my understanding that the always-tiny Mojave Desert settlement of Cadiz, Calif., lost its post office a few years ago after the village's population dwindled virtually to nothing. And there's the sad saga of Times Beach, Mo. But it looks like the modest Route 66 … Continue reading Route 66 town may soon vanish
Big Vess bottle will be preserved
An area north of downtown St. Louis is set to be redeveloped as a residential and entertainment district, called the Gateway Village and the Bottle District. The good news, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, is that the 30-foot-tall Vess bottle in that area, a landmark on Route 66 since 1991 after years in storage, … Continue reading Big Vess bottle will be preserved
Pain Walker makes it to Albuquerque
Here's what it says today on Dennis Kinch's Web site: Dennis has made it to Albuquerque, New Mexico! We know there are a number of you in New Mexico on Route 66 or Highway 40 out there who've been following his progress. If you are eager to catch up with him, you will get your … Continue reading Pain Walker makes it to Albuquerque