This is Veterans Day, and we rightfully spend time remembering the people we know who served in the military. But this serves as a tribute to the veterans who couldn't make it home from Afghanistan and Iraq. Let's not forget them, too. UPDATE: Here's an editorial in today's Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff that says … Continue reading Veterans Day tribute 2010
“Lucky Sevens”
Ricko Donovan's song about "living way too fast" features mentions of Route 66. A few days ago, he decided to perform this song at the Route 66 exhibit at the Petrified Forest National Park in eastern Arizona.
Train may be moved to Route 66 Station this month
Volunteers may move a historic steam locomotive to Route 66 Station park in the 3700 block of Southwest Boulevard in Tulsa later this month, according to the Tulsa World. The operative word is "may," because the group of railroad buffs has blown a number of self-imposed deadlines before. Later this month, a steam locomotive, a … Continue reading Train may be moved to Route 66 Station this month
Riding into Devil’s Elbow
Not too many first-person motorcycle videos are very good, but this one proves to be an exception. Take a ride on old Route 66 into the hamlet of Devil's Elbow, Mo.
Wayside exhibit installed in Virden
A new wayside exhibit about Route 66 and a violent labor battle in 1898 was installed Sunday in Virden, Ill., reported the Springfield State Journal-Register. Virden sits on the 1926-30 alignment of Route 66 south of Springfield. The wayside exhibit stands at Downtown Virden Park. The Battle of Virden, as it's called, occurred on Oct. … Continue reading Wayside exhibit installed in Virden
Keep it up, and you’ll walk home
It seems like John and Peter have an un-healthy competition going. This is the latest video entry for "Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible."
Munger Moss Motel sign refurbished
Here's what the newly reconditioned neon sign for the Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, Mo., looks like now, after a relighting ceremony on Saturday night. The elaborate sign never actually went dark. But it was showing its age, as this photo from last year displays. Some of the neon tubes or bulbs had broken, shorted, … Continue reading Munger Moss Motel sign refurbished
Good tribute, sloppy publicity
Today, I found this news release about a parade and tribute to the late actor Steve McQueen today in Los Angeles: The Jules Verne Festival and the City of Los Angeles are proud to announce the Kick-Off to the Steve McQueen 30th Anniversary Celebration. On Sunday November 7th, four days before the Official Tribute event, … Continue reading Good tribute, sloppy publicity
Rockabilly rides
Here's a slideshow from today's Victorville Route 66 Museum's car show. The rockabilly soundtrack provides the cherry on top.
Another thriller is filmed at Roy’s
Roy's, the venerable old motel and cafe in the middle of the Mojave Desert in Amboy, Calif., has been used as a setting for many horror and thriller movies. The latest is "Beneath the Dark," directed by Chad Freehan and starring Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Josh Stewart. The film is receiving limited release this weekend. Here's … Continue reading Another thriller is filmed at Roy’s