Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Ariz., has posted a "2011 in Review" video. https://youtu.be/k1L0KcV3GoU I asked owner Frank Kocevar whether he was doing this early, since 2011 still has about 10 weeks left. But he said their tourism season ends in late October. "I saw all of the Christmas decorations in the stores. Isn't it … Continue reading The year in review from one corner of the road
Italian bands touring Route 66 on Jack Daniel’s dime
Several rock'n'roll bands from Italy are touring Route 66 in the next few weeks as a part of Italy's version of Jack on Tour, sponsored by Jack Daniel's whiskey. Jack on Tour is a sort of reality series where bands compete against each other, with a camera crew in tow. The Jack on Tour site … Continue reading Italian bands touring Route 66 on Jack Daniel’s dime
Getting closer to 3,000,000 miles
Irv Gordon has just passed driving 2.9 million miles on his 1966 Volvo P1800, and aims to hit the 3 million mark within the next two years, reported European Car magazine. Gordon, of East Patchogue, N.Y., already is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most miles by one owner on a noncommercial vehicle. And … Continue reading Getting closer to 3,000,000 miles
Free business advice
BusinessesForSale.com, based in the United Kingdom, posts interviews with entrepreneurs. This one is an interview with Kumar Patel, owner of the Wigwam Motel on Route 66 in Rialto, Calif. https://youtu.be/1rMZ8VcJiQk If I were any business owner, I'd listen more closely to Patel. He and his family turned a laughingstock into one of the best-restored and … Continue reading Free business advice
Holbrook will add Route 66 twist to old festival
The city of Holbrook, Ariz., wants to add Route 66 elements to the 30th edition of its Old West Days, according to a report in The Tribune-News. The festival, set during the July 4 holiday, is being renamed Wild West Days. [...] Teri Walker of The Tribune-News unveiled a new marketing plan for the event … Continue reading Holbrook will add Route 66 twist to old festival
Molly’s Landing saves part of old Route 66 bridge
A portion of the Bird Creek Bridge, dismantled to make way for a new bridge, has been preserved by the nearby Molly's Landing restaurant in Catoosa, Okla., reported Channel 6 in Tulsa. The owners of Molly's Landing contracted with Manhattan Road and Bridge, along with Oklahoma Department of Transportation, to have the section of the … Continue reading Molly’s Landing saves part of old Route 66 bridge
The “Cradle” will rock
A YouTube poster from the United Kingdom posted this Route 66 travel video to accompany the song "Cradle" by The Joy Formidable. Nice editing here. https://youtu.be/tFV-xrUx3xs
Annabelle Russell marks 66th birthday today
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
Lake Overholser Bridge reopens to traffic
The historic Lake Overholser Bridge that once carried Route 66 in western Oklahoma City reopened today after a $4 million repair project, reported News9.com in Oklahoma City. The bridge dates to 1924, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The TV station had a few details about the repairs: The nearly two … Continue reading Lake Overholser Bridge reopens to traffic
Snuffy’s Grill will become a Steak N Egger cafe
Snuffy's 24-Hour Grill, a restaurant in McCook, Ill., and an Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame member, was purchased a few weeks ago and will be converted into the newest member of the small, 24-hour Steak N Egger restaurant group. Snuffy's was put up for sale a few months ago. Steak N Egger bought the … Continue reading Snuffy’s Grill will become a Steak N Egger cafe