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Our time machine trip along Route 66 continues. Just under 90% of the road survives so every now and again we have to try and stitch pieces together but it's a relatively easy drive through American history even if Billy Thunder isn't quite giving us the Caddie experience. We did add satellite radio before we left but DH won't let me tune into the more appropriate 50's and 60's- her music world started and finished with the dreadful 70's. I'm not sure how many more Captain & Tenille top 10 song countdowns I can take. I do manage the odd break because of a pre-trip agreement to channel-change any time she tries to sign along with the song. It's not just that she can't carry a tune (she really can't), it's largely because she really doesn't remember any of the words outside of some of the repeating chorus (which she shouts with particular gusto frightening away all dogs wandering anywhere near the roadway) but she sings what she thinks the lyrics should be and mumbles through the rest and the whole thing becomes a bit of a train wreck. She, of course, tried to renege on the agreement but I threatened to play the Kazoo we picked up at the factory so she acquiesces.
Part way through a sing-along of 'Muscrat Love', we run into the state capital of Illinois, Springfield. Springfields biggest claim to fame is Abraham Lincoln. He wasn't born here (and he was assassinated by Jon Wilkes Booth in Washington), but he did get his political start here and, after a country-wide funeral procession on a train, he was buried here. The Lincoln theme is played up throughout the town but there is a really good museum that walks you through Lincoln 's evolving ideas on abolishing slavery (he wasn't a committed abolitionist initially) and keeping the states together. The stresses of the Civil War come through and the whole thing makes for a very worthwhile stop.
We did jump back on Route 66 after our Springfield wanderings and history lesson but as we approached St Louis we kept going south as the highway curved westward. Part of this is because DH was driving and we're never quite sure where we're going to end up despite the best efforts of both myself and Mistress G (our very harsh GPS girl), but mostly it was because we wanted to do a quick loop through Kentucky and Tennessee before the snow flies.
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may-vic It's interesting to see so many murals depicting the 50' and 60's Americana lifestyles. Sing on DH, sing on!
Marlene Suddes Looks like old fashion fun!
Marlene Suddes Thats an interesting contraption!
Marlene Suddes :(
Marlene Suddes Can't resist a visit to anything Police related eh?
Marlene Suddes Just a side note....Why is Diesel Fuel almost twice the price of Regular Fuel?? That's nuts!
Marlene Suddes At least he has a Santa Hat!
Marlene Suddes Quite honestly, it looks like a dump from the outside!
Marlene Suddes DH is looking unimpressed....
Marlene Suddes Seriously?
Marlene Suddes I'd LOVE that! Can you still play those games! I'd be there all day long :)
Marlene Suddes Well,, that's definitely historic now because you can't even find a phone booth around anymore!
Marlene Suddes WHY?
Marlene Suddes This stuff is all fun! I don't think its supposed to be necessarily impressive....I've never seen it, so you guys have one up on me :D
Marlene Suddes If it stayed lucrative, they deserve a medal!
Marlene Suddes Very Nostalgic! They must film a lot of old Movies in that area. It's like a time warp...
Marlene Suddes Is this the same Springfield that the Simpson's are from? LOL!
Marlene Suddes What happened to the fourth Son? Where'd he go?
Marlene Suddes Again.....WHY?
Marlene Suddes OK....good enough reason. :D
Marlene Suddes Nice Pic! Actually looks pretty real!
Marlene Suddes Baaaaahahahahaha!
Marlene Suddes Perfect example of re-cycling!
Marlene Suddes That food could be more dangerous to your health than eating in some of those Jungle villages you've been to....just sayin...
Marlene Suddes Oh Gawd! Aren't they taking things a bit too far??
Marlene Suddes Vic, your Blogs are always entertaining. You're actually very funny!DH looks completely unimpressed in some of these shots ....
Margaret Grant Vic.....you really should commit your musings to book form. It would be a great success. Have you had training in creative writing, or is it a natural talent? I'm NOTKidding!!
gabbyv Why can't you call it a corn dog?
gabbyv I haven't heard from you two in a bit so I was getting worried but then I found your recent blog! yay :D Looks like you guys are having a great time on your road trip! Can't wait to hear about your next adventures. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas. Love you guys!
carolcooke I'm surprised you didn't rent a helicopter and take photos from above!!!
carolcooke Yes there is definitely a common theme at each of your stops so far!
carolcooke I'm surprised you didn't get to Lincoln's house. I was in Springfield in 2000 and his house is really amazing...pretty sure I got a picture of his ghost near his desk!!!Looking forward to the next instalment!