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East Meets West, Tulsa OK Tulsa, OK to Clinton, OK Up Saturday morning. Overcast, damp streets, but no rain. The top comes down again! We drove from our hotel back up to where we dropped off the old Route 66 and picked it back up. Drove downtown and stopped at this beautiful art deco …
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Tulsa, OK Short day, short post. Today This morning we awakened to a beautiful orange sky, which was quickly replaced with rain. And more rain. At some point on a three-week plus trip you have to take a break. Looking out the window and looking at the weather radar and forecasts for Oklahoma, we …
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Joplin, MO to Tulsa, OK Cooler, but sunny. We had the top down most of the day. It makes us stand out as tourists, but so what? One thing I haven't said much about. Because we are traveling in late October, wherever we go on Route 66 we are usually the ONLY tourists there. I …
Sullivan, MO to Joplin, MO When we pulled open the shades this morning it was cloudy, windy, and cool (about 60). With the windows up on the sides and the wind deflector screen up behind us, the Car is comfortable even at that temperature. So we drove with the top down almost all day. We …
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Litchfield IL to Sullivan, MO Awoke to a steady rain in Litchfield. We cosidered it God's encouragement to take our time getting on the Road. Enjoyed a sedate breakfast, reading the local newspaper at the hotel before packing and heading out. Spent the morning at the Route 66 Museum in Litchfield. The community has done …
Springfield to Litchfield, IL Had to handle one email and a phone call, but apparently your intrepid travelers are having no trouble disengaging from work. Getting ready this AM I thought, "I forgot to take Monday's pills." Then I realized TODAY is Monday. Life is good! The day was clear and cooler (actually breezier) than …
Chicago to Sringfield, IL Although Chicago had a little drizzle last night, the morning came in dry and clear. Nothing but blue from horizon to horizon. We packed the Car and headed downtown. It was about 50 degrees, but sunny and no wind so, yes, the top was down. After exiting the freeway near downtown, …
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Travelers Ready to Fly Coppell TX and Chicago, IL Light drizzle this AM. The heavy rains in the area (we got about 8 inches in the last 36 hours) didn't slow us down. Dropped off at Love Field, bags checked, ready to go. See exhibit A, photo of your intrepid travelers. And then. We are …
Coppell, TX Difficulties can arise when cars travel by truck. I arranged to ship The Car from Coppell to Illinois via a broker. The broker's employee, Seth, is working on an exact drop-off point, but it will be somewhere near Midway Airport. A few days later I get a call from Buddy with Bulldog Trucking, …
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