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1999

Anthony Arno
McGinn Elementary School, New Jersey, USA
5TH GRADERS FROM NEW JERSEY ARE BICYCLING ALONG ROUTE 66 ON A SIX MONTH SIMULATED JOURNEY ABOARD A STATIONARY BICYCLE IN THE CLASSROOM. COME VISIT OUR CLASS WEB SITE AND SEE WEEKLY UPDATES!!
Signed on: Friday January 1, 1999
ROUTE 66 RON
ROUTE 66 U.S.A.
HAPPY NEW YEAR...ROUTE 66..."JUST DO IT"
Signed on: Friday January 1, 1999
beth
dallas
Signed on: Friday January 1, 1999
Red
Warrensburg, Mo.
Signed on: Saturday January 2, 1999
Mary Karshner
USA
Signed on: Sunday January 3, 1999
Jun OHNO
Tokyo, JAPAN
Signed on: Sunday January 3, 1999
HEATHER NIXON
AUSTIN TEXAS
Signed on: Tuesday January 5, 1999
Helmut & Rita Heuschkel
Stuttgart / Germany
Last year we go all the from Chicago to L.A. - an even i'll never forget - still be there in 99 with a good friend and our Harley-Davidsons. With wishes from a member of Schwaben Chapter Germany (H.O.G.)
Signed on: Tuesday January 5, 1999
Jim Cracraft
Franklin, Ohio
I plan to travel (for the first time... "rookie") historic Route 66 from beginning (Chicago?) to end in California about May 13, 2000. I'll return to Ohio on a northern route to enjoy other features of our great country. I intend to spend about four weeks traveling. Comments Welcome! Thanks ! JC.
Signed on: Sunday January 10, 1999
Harley Davidson
NJ
Just do it!!!
Signed on: Monday January 11, 1999
David O'Neil
Waltham Mass
I have spent many a night on the road. In my travels 66 and I have crossed paths many a Time. I would have loved to have driven it back in the day. Before the array of neon lights scaterd the landscape. I now cruise by at 75 m.p.h. the world goes by in a blur. The only chance I get is when the car breaks and cant go the normal speed. I Love it, the laid back roads, the desert air, and platos. My next adventure I will be able to drive the best piece of asphalt in the country!!
Signed on: Wednesday January 13, 1999
gabriele
italy
dreams go on
Signed on: Sunday January 17, 1999
Maria Reese
Moriarty, N.M. off old rt 66
Signed on: Tuesday January 19, 1999
Charlie & Carol Hacke
Reseda, Ca.
Probally the best site on the internet. Both my wife and myself grew up next to the old Chain of Rocks Bridge on the Ill. side We spent many a night watching movies at the now in ruins Bell Aire Drive In. Good Luck to All.....Keep on trucken. Carol & Charlie
Signed on: Wednesday January 20, 1999
Duska
Signed on: Wednesday January 20, 1999
Duska
CH
Il mio sogno é percorrere la mitica route 66
Signed on: Wednesday January 20, 1999
Harold Self
El Paso, Texas
I Traveled Over Route 66 With My Parents Back In The Late 1940s. I Like The Back Roads When I Travel More Then The Interstates.
Signed on: Thursday January 21, 1999
Patty Petersen
Fontana, Ca.
I get to drive on 66 everyday.
Signed on: Friday January 22, 1999
TIM CONANT
HOLTON,MI.
Signed on: Saturday January 23, 1999
CHAPEL
Versailles FRANCE
great job very useful Get your kicks on !!! Gilles
Signed on: Sunday January 24, 1999
aaron rosenberg
Fayetteville NC
I enjoyed your site very much and have bookmarked it for future visits. I will have to check the maps to see if over the last twenty years of traveling in the military I have ever been on any of this historic highway.
Signed on: Wednesday January 27, 1999
Nick DiGirolamo
Georgetown ONTARIO Canada
Travelled 66 in '69 '70 '72.Can you still drive to the top of Tucumcari Mountain and I wonder if the lotta-burger is still there.
Signed on: Saturday January 30, 1999
Duane Foley
Front Royal
Signed on: Sunday January 31, 1999
Ann fouache
Belgium
route 66 a dream that maybe will come true
Signed on: Tuesday February 2, 1999
Norman Professional Development Center
Norman, Oklahoma
Signed on: Saturday February 6, 1999
Rodrigo
Brazil
Hi, it's me, Rodrigo
Signed on: Sunday February 7, 1999
E.M.A.
Idaho
This was cool. Very usefull and full of great information
Signed on: Thursday February 11, 1999
Rick
USA
Signed on: Friday February 12, 1999
Rick
USA
Get your kicks on route 66.. Check out my site you might find a Harley to ride the best road in the country.. Hundreds of used Harleys for sale with photos.. Ride free. Rick
Signed on: Friday February 12, 1999
Mark Stanberry
Ozark, Arkansas,USA
Hello. I am really looking forward to seeing a lot of the Mother road this summer, as I plan to drive my '51 Ford business coupe along old 66 from Tulsa to California. Good luck to all, hope to see you on the road. Keep it between the ditches!
Signed on: Friday February 12, 1999
Roger Remacle
Belgium
Signed on: Saturday February 13, 1999
Rodney Stephens
This is a first class web page
Signed on: Monday February 15, 1999
MICHAEL SCHMITS
I HAVE A "77" L-82 WITH T-TOPS RED/BLACK AND WANT TO MODIFY TO MAKE A SHOW CAR.
Signed on: Tuesday February 16, 1999
Mike Ballard
Lang, California
When you are through getting your kicks on Route 66, come wine and dine on Route 99!
Signed on: Tuesday February 16, 1999
Hank Thomas
Brookfield,Ohio
I want to drive the road in 2000. The last time I drove it was in 1965.
Signed on: Wednesday February 17, 1999
Edele
Pennsylvania
Signed on: Wednesday February 17, 1999
R B Bryson
Fort Worth, Texas
Signed on: Friday February 19, 1999
RICHARD FAIRBROTHER
NONE OF US WERE GIVING THE POWER TO DREAM WITHOUT BEING GIVEN THE POWER TO MAKE OUR DREAMS COME TRUE.
Signed on: Friday February 19, 1999
Hermann Pasch
Germany
We have enjoy a trip on the Route 66 in the year 1994 and I hope we can come back later in our live. It was a trip thru the really America.
Signed on: Saturday February 20, 1999
Jan Jelle de Jong
Drachten The Netherlands
I Visited the Old Route 66 Visitor Center,in Hackberry Arizona on the 26th july in 1995 on our way to the Grand Canyon. We signed the guestbook at the formerly gasstation, greeting to Robert Waldmire.
Signed on: Saturday February 20, 1999
BOB MICHNA
COSTA MESA CA
Signed on: Sunday February 21, 1999
Dan Taylor
Greenwood, IN
Going on my first real Route 66 road trip in early March '99. Been to Ted Drewes in St. Louis last year for a concrete shake - you gotta have one; that will be one of my stops for sure (if he's open in March).
Signed on: Wednesday February 24, 1999
Julie Tutwiler
Mcgill-Toolen High School
Hi everyone!!!!! Go route 66!!
Signed on: Wednesday February 24, 1999
Anji
Canada
Route 66 RULZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!
Signed on: Wednesday February 24, 1999
Elizabeth Dees
McGill-Toolen High School
Hey Everyone!
Signed on: Wednesday February 24, 1999
Biscut
Mobile
John Steinbeck is a red neck that couldn't write worth a flip
Signed on: Wednesday February 24, 1999
Torsten Süß
Dresden Germany
I love ROUTE 66 It's the greatest road of the world
Signed on: Thursday February 25, 1999
west bound
R MARQUEZ
When living in Gallup NM until 1967 little did I know that 66 would play such an important part in my travels from gallup to the west coast via Arizona,Okla but the best part was traveling Arizona I just made the last laughlin river run to Kingman and I took time to travel to peach springs and what was or used to be grand canyon caverons 66 is still there but the memories were excelent great web site. Looking forward to april for the 99 laughlin river run will take the turquoise trail off of 40/140 just out side of Moriarity just before you head into the canyon at alber.
Signed on: Saturday February 27, 1999
ron pugsley
pugboat@webtv.net
my brother and i are planning a trip on route 66 this summer in a 71 & 59 vets we would like to hear from anyone with any advice .hope to see you soon on the road
Signed on: Tuesday March 2, 1999
steve
england
will be travling route 66 in year 2000
Signed on: Tuesday March 2, 1999
Sara S Harris
Arlington, Texas
My memories of travelling on Route 66 back in 1958 between Texas and California were wonderful. Could never forget those nostalgic motels, cafes and gas stations by the road. Will travel again this summer with my husband. Thanks for a wonderful and informative webpage. Keep it alive!!
Signed on: Wednesday March 3, 1999
Sarah Stuart
Fortuna CA
Signed on: Thursday March 4, 1999
Wim Meulemans
Lubbeek, Belgium
Great site ! I've planned a trip from Chicago to L.A. for a long time. Seeing this site, I just can't wait, so it will have to happen this or next summer, if possible in a Mustang convertible. All info is welcome.
Signed on: Thursday March 4, 1999
Larry Jackson
Vacaville, Ca.
Drove 66 through the Majove this winter, it was terrific left me wanting to explore more. This is a great web site thank you for the info.
Signed on: Monday March 8, 1999
jon hawley
flint, Mich.
sure miss you 66 you gave me some great asphalt memories
Signed on: Monday March 8, 1999
Joe Souza
Oshkosh, WI
Travelled as many sections of old66 as possible in 1981. Much of what was there then is now gone. Packing up the kids this summer to show them what america used to be and what we all in some way wish that it still was. A better history lesson than could ever be learned in a classroom.
Signed on: Wednesday March 10, 1999
Craig
orig. yorkshire UK, now USA.
Hello there, last time I signed the guestbook, I was over Route 66 in USAF C-130. Now I have been on the ground in Barstow nr. Ft. Irwin, South California. I took my 1956 custom truck down there and saw the sights. I even kept a few rocks from Route 66! I miss it already.
Signed on: Thursday March 11, 1999
FRANCO
VERY GOOD - REGARDS
Signed on: Friday March 12, 1999
Robert Hingle
New Orleans, Louisiana
My father took us to California back in the mid 60's, saw all the sights along the way. At that time I did not understand what Route 66 was all about. I hope to take my wife, my sons and my parents back west again in a couple of years. I would love to travel as much on Route 66 as possible.
Signed on: Saturday March 13, 1999
Jonathan Greenidge
Seattle, Wa
I was originally inspired to find a site such as this when I saw an historic US 66 sign on Santa Monica boulevard on a trip to LA to see a friend. Since then I have been intriguied by the old US Highways. I recently took old US99 north to the Canadian border and was excited to find it mostly intact. I hope that someday I can travel US66. Let us put all of this effort towards US66 into finding and resurrecting all the other US highways too.
Signed on: Saturday March 13, 1999
Sandi Palma
Hazleton PA
I travelled the Route 66 in the late sixties and would love to take the trip again from Calif to St Louis It is a trip never to be forgotten Take the time to see all the sights & side trips
Signed on: Sunday March 14, 1999
Peter Lamb
Minneapolis
Preparing for my virgin pilgrimage... Me and three buddies in my 70 Torino GT convertible with nothing but backpacks, Camels, and time...
Signed on: Wednesday March 17, 1999
Peter
Minneapolis
I am 23, senior at the U of Minn, planning a trip down 66 with three buddies... any other midwest college students interested in going? email me!
Signed on: Wednesday March 17, 1999
JOHN ARNOLD
SAYRE,PA.
I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF RESTORING A 66 MUSTANG . SOME DAY I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE IT ON ROUTE 66! IT SURE SOUNDS LIKE FUN. !
Signed on: Thursday March 18, 1999
Maximilian L. Hoegele
Palm Springs, California
Thanks for your enjoyable "Route 66" website!!
Signed on: Friday March 19, 1999
Justin
I lived in Amarillo
Signed on: Tuesday March 23, 1999
Rick
England
As a roadbuilder/maintainer I can appreciate the immense effort that went into the construction of this route 60-70 years ago. Without modern machinery the task of building 2500 miles of primary route is truly awesome. With todays safety regulations accidents and fatalities especially, are rare. The original route 66 construction would probably have had one death per ten miles of finished highway (actual stats anyone?). Having read this web site, guestbook and hit rate stats, the interest in route 66 is huge. Unfortunately if America is anything like England then the Federal Highways Authority will not view route 66 as a priority when it comes to allocating funds for maintenance, their absolute priority will be the interstate route. The only way to secure the future of route 66 will be from public pressure to maintain it as an "historic trail" (as parts of it seem to be in California). So "call your Congressman" as Eddie Cochrane put it. I hope to do route 66 by motorcycle in the future. Keep on rockin'.
Signed on: Tuesday March 23, 1999
Wolfgang Mielke
Bavaria - Germany
it was a great event to see the route 66 in arizona.
Signed on: Tuesday March 23, 1999
Billy the Pig
HELP A DISABLED BIKER FEED HIS FAMILY! I'm selling "HELMET LAWS SUCK" tee shirts. Large white letters on black tee. Size Large or XL. $20.00 (XXL $25.00) US funds Send check or US Postal Money Order to: Billy The Pig PO Box 265 Maybrook, NY 12543. Foreign orders add $5.00 per shirt for postage. Include email address for confirmation.
Signed on: Wednesday March 24, 1999
Dan Highland
Rockford, Ill.
The pictures were great. I can't wait to see it in person, which I plan on doing this summer in my 66 G.T.O. convertible. Route 66 is like groovy man!
Signed on: Thursday March 25, 1999
J.N. Benignus
St. Peters,MO
...still gettin' kicks...
Signed on: Monday March 29, 1999
willis major
oklahoma city
Signed on: Friday April 2, 1999
Whitney L Gilmore
Christiansburg VA
I got my kicks on Rt.66!!!
Signed on: Saturday April 3, 1999
Speedracer66
Pa
Long live Route 66!!
Signed on: Friday April 9, 1999
Elizabeth B.
You guy, this is pretty weird knowing that you're all from around the wotld
Signed on: Thursday April 15, 1999
Bonnie Thomas
Mentor on the Lake (Cleveland), Ohio
We are planning out dream trip down Route 66 and looking forward to seeing the goofy, tacky and historical things along the way. See you on the road!
Signed on: Friday April 16, 1999
James G. Diorio Sr.
Signed on: Sunday April 18, 1999
James G. Diorio Sr.
Oviedo, Fl.
Signed on: Sunday April 18, 1999
john poisson
auburn,maine
My wife and I are going on Route 66 in my 1966 Chevelle'which I have owned for 30 years.
Signed on: Monday April 19, 1999
alice smith
eustace, tx
have traveled some of the ok road--into tx--worth the time and trouble=stayed in motel on 66-vintage of the 40's-loved it
Signed on: Thursday April 22, 1999
Brian Johnson
Signed on: Thursday April 22, 1999
Bob Spenger
Fullerton, California
Signed on: Friday April 23, 1999
Rob Ritzman
Seattle, WA USA
There is a photo on my home page of an old gas station along the Mother Road: 66. The photo was taken somewhere in Arizona in 1993 while I was touring the Southwestern US by motorcycle. I got my kicks on Route 66!
Signed on: Sunday April 25, 1999
Jesse D Busby
Las Cruces, New Mexico
As a truck driver, I have probably travelled all of Route 66 in my 15 years of experience. As soon as I finish rebuilding my 1960 Ford Falcon, 4-Door, and a companion trailer to go with, I will travel this route as a tourist.
Signed on: Sunday April 25, 1999
Fred Heiniger
4900 Langenthal (Switzerland)
My friend Toni and I travelled the R66 from Chicago to L.A. during May `98. It was the greatest thing I`ve ever made in my life. We travelled the R66 with our own Harley Davidsons Pan Head `64 and Shovel Head `77. It was such a good time, R66, we`ll comin`again!!
Signed on: Tuesday April 27, 1999
Christine G.
Boston,MA
As I child I traveled Rt 66 many times from Chicago to Santa Monica - can still almost see,smell, and feel those days. This summer my daughter and I will drive from Amarillo to L.A. on 66 and see as much as we can in a week. Any suggestions from recent travelers would be welcome! We are very excited about this trip and only wish we had time to begin at the begining in Chicago! This site is great! Thanks!
Signed on: Wednesday April 28, 1999
Emily Pursel
West Lafayette, Indiana
Signed on: Thursday April 29, 1999
Robert W. Garrett
Shelby Township, Michigan
I WILL Do The Old Road in my Fiero some day soon!
Signed on: Saturday May 1, 1999
koller nikolaus
80937 ,Munich-germany
Signed on: Saturday May 1, 1999
Tammy
Eugene,OR
AT a Diner in Tucumcari, NM, an elderly couple apparently overheard my friend and I talking. They thought we were saying that we didn't have much money for a decent meal, so they went out to their motorhome and came back with a bag of snacks and explained that they wanted to help us out. We had to tell them that they heard wrong, and that we had plenty of money - we just weren't too hungry for a regular meal. We will never forget their kindness and the thrill of being on Route!
Signed on: Sunday May 2, 1999
Fred Veinfurt
st.louis
Signed on: Thursday May 6, 1999
Jim Camerer
Waverly, IL
If your traveling on old66 on a weekend in Central Illinois stop at the Iron Sleds Clubhouse in Nillwood! We'll be glad to see you.
Signed on: Friday May 7, 1999
rod and val
silver creek, n.y.
route 66 didn't spark our interest until we read "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck. we would love to, someday, travel this historic highway.
Signed on: Saturday May 8, 1999
Steve Kuettel
Boston
I just took Rt.66 from Barstow to St.Louis - very interesteing trip and met lots of real nice people, but many of the sites in the books are in ruins or closed now. U-Drop Inn, FatMans, lots of restored gas stations (last year) are now closed. I guess it takes more than summer Roadies to keep afloat financially on old 66. Lucille says she may "retire" soon- would hate to see her station (in Hydro, OK) disappear with all the memories and scrapbooks - it's people like her that make driving the old 66 worth it. All the rest is nostalgia and ruins. Lots of "rt.66-style" diners and gift shops to capitalize on the craze; slick "museums" like the Rt.66 museum in OK. Still fun trip though (walked around 2guns in Arizona ghost town animal park! Do it while you can!!
Signed on: Monday May 10, 1999
Mike Palmer
Hawthorne, CA
We're planning a driving tour of Route 66 this summer, so we appreciate this site.
Signed on: Friday May 14, 1999
Glenn E. Dawson
California
Signed on: Friday May 21, 1999
Michelle Napierala
Minnesota
This is probably the nicest route 66 website I have ever been to. I enjoyed it very much. It was easy to use and fun. I travelled Route 66 last summer and I find that the pictures and information is very accurate. It was like I took the trip over again. Thanks for your time and I hope you enjoyed this site as much as I did! :0)
Signed on: Tuesday May 25, 1999
Julie French
Bridger MT
Signed on: Tuesday May 25, 1999
Steve Sieveking
Boonville Mo
Thanks for the great site! My young friend just graduated from college & was looking for an adventure Downloaded the route from MO to CA & he's off on trip of his life. Beautiful graphics & directions appear to be quite detailed. Thanks again!
Signed on: Monday May 31, 1999
D Kasunic
Cleveland, Ohio
My family travelled route 66 in 1947 all the the way from St Louis to Santa Monica. I don't remember anything because I was only 2 years old. In May my son moved to San Francisco. I helped and we drove along route 66 in a Penske Truck for 4 Days. The experience was awesome and it was great seeing things that my parents sisters and myself experienced 52 years ago. I can't remember anything about the 1947 trip, but I'll never forget the 1999 trip moving someone out west just like it must have been when the road was built. What a memory....I'll do it again when I retire.
Signed on: Friday June 4, 1999
Anna
Chicago
Signed on: Friday June 4, 1999
Shawn M. Christ
Princeton, IL
I am a 23 year old recent college grad new to North Central Illinois. I am becoming more intrigured about Route 66 the more I hear about it... I want to begin exploring it here in Illinois soon and see the rest of it within the next several years. Thanks for the wealth of information!
Signed on: Monday June 7, 1999
Tom Rhue
Scranton, Pa.
Signed on: Tuesday June 8, 1999
janne paulsen
norway
Signed on: Thursday June 10, 1999
john poisson
Auburn, Maine
We just returned from our "66" trip,and it was the one of my best trips of all! My 1966 Chevelle ran great.The people on Route 66 were fantastic. I got 16mpg ,and it cost us $645.00 for gas, and $45.00 for tolls.It took me about 30 hours to make up maps from the Delorm Street Atlas USA using this web site, and Tom Snyder's Route 66 Traveler's Guide, but it was worth it. the bridge in Essex has been replaced,and be sure to say hi to Mr.Fred Howard,the Postmaster of Essex Calif. I will do this trip again some day. Thanks for having this site. It's th greatest
Signed on: Friday June 11, 1999
Tony Colombini
www.car-shows.com
Please visit and place a link to: http://www.car-shows.com Only two-weeks old and we have over 2400 hits! We are now expanding into the midwest with a representative in Kentland Indiana! Look for added coverage of shows, cars and more in the near future. Interested in advertising? visit: http://www.car-shows.com/sponsors.htm We look forward to presenting the finest in shows, clubs, products and more. Sincerely, Tony Colombini Car-Shows.com
Signed on: Saturday June 12, 1999
sondra faye
sondra
commando journalists get their kicks on route 66 zenning out, sondra faye
Signed on: Monday June 14, 1999
Dick and Jan Cagno
Dayton, Ohio
Traveled the length of Route 66 the first 3 weeks of May in our motor Home. Been reading everything I could get on the "mother road" and we really enjoyed the trip and people we met. We especially enjoyed stopping at Route 66 Motors and Gift shop in Rolla, Mo where we loaded up on items for our home reminding us of this trip.
Signed on: Friday June 18, 1999
Brian D. Biggs
Omaha, NE / Boston, MA / Las Vegas, NV
July 18, 1999 Today I begin a journey of my own on this historic cornerstone of America's Spirit....let's see where it takes me.
Signed on: Friday June 18, 1999
Van Boven Jonny
Herzele-Belgium
In july 2001 we gone do a 21-day trip with bikes on Route 66. All kind of information is very welcom. Please if there are people who want a visit from our club or join us on our trip , contact us and we hope to see you very soon. Biker Friends MC Wijteveldstraat 13 9552 Herzele-Belgium bikerfriends@online.be
Signed on: Tuesday June 22, 1999
Mike Frankovich
Los Angeles, CA USA
Joe Kokesh and I recently rode all of route 66 on Vespa scooters. I am also currently planning a Scoot 66 2000 trip for next year. To find out more, or to see pictures, go to the Scoot 66 page.
Signed on: Wednesday June 23, 1999
Willard G. Rusk
Fremont, California
Signed on: Wednesday June 23, 1999
CASEY SIEGEL
FT.LORAMIE,OHIO
KAWASAKI NINJA RULE THE BIKE WORLD AND THE LOOK AWESOME.
Signed on: Friday June 25, 1999
Steve Gallimore
Northampton,, England
Planning to drive the Mother Road next year!!!!
Signed on: Sunday June 27, 1999
Bret Arntzen
Hilton, South Africa
A real treasure of information, brilliantly compiled.
Signed on: Monday June 28, 1999
John Poisson
Auburn,Me
Tomorrow the house of representatives are voting on HR-66, the bill to help restore ROUTE 66. Please E-Mail your Reps.so that this measure will pass.
Signed on: Wednesday June 30, 1999
Cathy Wilfong
all over (at present:Wichita, KS)
A great, informative page. Support HR-66.
Signed on: Thursday July 1, 1999
Mike Baker
St. Louis, Missouri
Come visit the Kenrick Antique Mall on Route 66 in St. Louis (actually Shrewsbury). Open 7 days a week with antiques & collectibles in over 15,000 sq.ft.
Signed on: Friday July 2, 1999
Greg Zimmerman
I own 1935 Ford Pu with a 1950 flathead, 1/2 ton. Any ideas of info let me know. thanks
Signed on: Saturday July 3, 1999
Nicosia Sloan
Morehead, KY
Hey Everybody-- Although i have yet to travel the Mother road, I hope to do so next summer. Another road you guys may like to check out is US 60. It runs trough my hometown of Morehead and goes all the way to CA. I hope that corporate America doesn't destroy something historical that we should all be able to enjoy. Nicki
Signed on: Wednesday July 7, 1999
Geary Powell
Arkansas
Great Site!! I first traveled the Highway in 1957. We traveled from ARK to CA in a 1952 Chevy P/U pulling a U-Haul trailer. Dad,Mom, 2kids and a parakeet named "pretty boy". I loved that road trip. Two lane all the way. We ate bologna sandwitches off the tailgate and a few hamburgers for meals. Stayed in a nice motel on 9 mile hill just West of Albq. N.M. It took three nights on the road and four days driving. I have made several trips on the old road and some on I-40 (curses). My wife and I may make the trek this year back to Fresno, CA. using much of the old road. It is a permanent part of my memories of growing up. I was about 9 the first trip. This is a fantastic site and I'll be back soon. Geary Powell
Signed on: Friday July 9, 1999
gordon l. betts
rt1 box 6154 Houston,Mn 55943
I have a 1988 Yamaha Route 66 Motorcycle, and am planning on traveling Route 66 soon! Any good sites to see?
Signed on: Friday July 9, 1999
Lyn White
Webb City, Mo.
If you are traveling on old 66 on a weekend and you end up in the Carthage / Joplin, Mo. area, stop at the Route 66 Music Theatre and gift shop in downtown Webb City, Mo. 10 minutes from either town, open every Friday and Saturday night from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Enjoy a music show filled with a variety of music and sprinkled with some down home comedy. We'll be glad to see you and tell us you heard about us on the net.
Signed on: Saturday July 17, 1999
CHRYSTINE
SOUTHERN CALLIFORNIA
After visiting Alb, NM in April, driving Route 66 because its the main street, I was in Awe of the Yesteryear look and feel. Currently checking out the possibilites.
Signed on: Sunday July 18, 1999
Susan Hunt
Kirkwood, MO
My family traveled Rte. 66 many times between California and the mid-west. During college I also traveled the parts between Tulsa and St. Louis. Always something to see or to look forward to in each direction; especially looking for the next town when 'in the West.'
Signed on: Monday July 19, 1999
Edward Woodard
Nashville Tennessee
Our family would pickup Route 66 at Oklahoma City and take it all the way to L.A. on our annual trip to CA. It was always summertime, AND ALWAYS HOT,VERY HOT!! I sometimes go back to old Arizona 66,usually in the late fall, it's cooler too. Brings back memories, when you could wave as passerbys and not worry about being shot at.
Signed on: Tuesday July 20, 1999
Carl Dewever
Belgium
Great site!
Signed on: Tuesday July 20, 1999
Vicki Duhon
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Thanks i enjoyed this site
Signed on: Monday July 26, 1999
Richard Elkins
La Grande Pomme (recemment)
Thanks .. a highly informative page. Also found eu.net interesting
Signed on: Tuesday July 27, 1999
Mike
Ferraro
Such a great,classic site, full of good old American history.
Signed on: Tuesday July 27, 1999
Kaled Bidar
Warren, PA
Hope to visit someday.
Signed on: Wednesday July 28, 1999
Stephen Kennedy
Napier, New Zealand
Finally got myself organised to search the sites and found this. It looks impressive! One of my future goals is to one day travel this world famous highway, taking lots of time and meeting the American people on the land, the road and in the diners. It's fantastic to see how important this route is all over the world, and long may it last down to the last skerrick of tarmac.
Signed on: Friday July 30, 1999
Rhonda
Carol Stream, IL
Leaving tomorrow morning for the mother road!! got 14 days to go to california and back... hope we make it...
Signed on: Saturday July 31, 1999
Jim Wood
Hershey, PA
Signed on: Sunday August 1, 1999
Bobbie, Bobby, and Edna Hoffman
Perry OK
This page is so neat. we will be traveling on route 66 all week. I was hoping this would be a great trip but now i know. :-) thank you.
Signed on: Friday August 6, 1999
Henry and Lisa Austin
Signed on: Sunday August 8, 1999
Henry and Lisa Austin
Louisville, Kentucky
We drove the whole length Summer of 1998 and had a great time. I heartily recommend it for anyone with a love of history, driving, the outdoors people etc.
Signed on: Sunday August 8, 1999
andrew staiano
thousand oaks, ca
great site! just doing a little research for school (i teach history) and i got some very valuable info. i also appreciated the warnings on the long downloads, more sites should be that conscientious. thanks again :)
Signed on: Thursday August 12, 1999
Paul
Vermont
wow. nice page, indeed. The Route has always held a certain draw for me.
Signed on: Friday August 13, 1999
Roger Mead
El Paso, Tx
Drove Rt 66 in 1964 in a 63 Chevy Bel Aire on my way to an AF assignment in England. Glad its comming back. Will be in Albquerque NM this month for a Harley Rally and will be staying at an orginal Rt 66 motel from the 50s/60s, the El Vado, hope its been updated a little. Will enjoy riding Rt 66 on 2 wheels.
Signed on: Saturday August 14, 1999
Karl Behrens
Wisconsin
I own a 1956 chrysler and I have been on the Missouri part of route 66!
Signed on: Saturday August 14, 1999
Tom Hudson Sr.
Las Vegas NV
Wonderful job. Thank you for all the great info.
Signed on: Sunday August 15, 1999
Karl Beveridge
Countryside, IL. USA
Signed on: Monday August 16, 1999
Tim Flaherty
Rock Island, ILL
Hi all, This saturday my wife and two good friends of ours are going to try and journey as far down Route 66 as we can get. All we know at this point is we have to catch 66 in joliet and go from there. If any body reads this by tomorrow we sure would appreciate any directions or advice you can give us. Whatever this is going to be good road trip.
Signed on: Friday August 20, 1999
Barbi Galley
New Orleans, LA
I enjoyed your website. I will be doing my own Route 66 tour in the near future.
Signed on: Friday August 20, 1999
Tommy James
Tallulah, LA
Myself and several others are planning a motorcycle tour of Route 66 sometime in the spring and we plan to camp most nights. Can someone tell me if there's a website which lists campgrounds (preferably those designated for motorcycles) on, or near to 66? I appreciate your help.
Signed on: Friday August 20, 1999
Jessica
New Mexico
Signed on: Friday August 27, 1999
James B. Hansen
Fremont, CA
Signed on: Sunday August 29, 1999
Justin Burgus
New London, Iowa 52645
Kawasaki's are the best bike of all time. I have never had a problem with the Kawasaki I've owned for almost 3yrs. Thanks.
Signed on: Tuesday August 31, 1999
Sharon
Austin, TX
Was looking up info for my mom, but now I want to drive down Route 66!
Signed on: Friday September 3, 1999
Esther
NICE!!!
Signed on: Saturday September 4, 1999
D Holder
Killeen, Tx
That was a fun site, the kind i got online for in the first place. Thanks y'all.
Signed on: Sunday September 5, 1999
Hallie Larsen, Park Ranger
Petrified Forest National Park
This is a very interesting site! Part of the old alignment of route 66 passes through our park. I would like to update your site however. Petrified Forest's entrance fee is $10.00 unless you have a national park pass. Make sure you visit the Painted Desert Inn, an interesting National Historic Landmark, where travelers along Route 66 could stop for the night.
Signed on: Monday September 13, 1999
Ron King
Kansas City, Mo
Very nice site on Route 66. Specially liked the Slide Show. Watched it all. Keep up the good work.
Signed on: Wednesday September 15, 1999
GEORGE & DIANE HILTON
Preston Lancashire England
We hope to do route 66 next year 2000 Sept-Oct for a mounth, give us a wave.
Signed on: Sunday September 19, 1999
billy Rindy
Wisconson
Signed on: Monday September 20, 1999
cody olson
Signed on: Monday September 20, 1999
Jessica Rae LaVigne
Wisconsin
Signed on: Monday September 20, 1999
jim
Wisconsin
Signed on: Monday September 20, 1999
Joshua Boll
Blanchardville, Wisconsin
Awesome page!! It makes me want to ride on it.
Signed on: Monday September 20, 1999
Ashley Carlson
Signed on: Monday September 20, 1999
Ron Rollo Sweat
Hollywood, California
Signed on: Wednesday September 22, 1999
Jacob Smith
Monticello, Iowa
I'm doing research for a speech class. I wanted to learn about something I had no previous knowledge about. I'm glad I chose this topic!
Signed on: Thursday September 23, 1999
Jack Eagles
Kansas
Signed on: Friday September 24, 1999
10th grade, Malm school
Norway
We're learning about route 66 at school. Miss more links, but this page was good.
Signed on: Wednesday September 29, 1999
Ralf Cuiper
Germany
Hi Swa, hi guys! I like this place since I know it (5/95)! On my page you can get some more pics of Route66. C U, Ralf
Signed on: Wednesday September 29, 1999
Fred and Nan Cutter
Newark, CA.
We did parts of Route 66 last March, April and May. The weather was awful, but we had a great time, made a few wrong turns and had to change routes because of snow. We plan to do it again later in the year. THANKS for all your good work. Fred and Nan Cutter
Signed on: Monday October 4, 1999
ChristianSchröder
Lippstadt / Germany
A very special hello to all 66-Fans !!! I traveled the "motherroad" in 1997 with my motobike and it was a fantastic journey into the past of America. I`m looking for all arts of publications about the 66, expecially books ans videos. Best wishes from Germany, Chris
Signed on: Tuesday October 5, 1999
Kristin
Fresno, CA
Signed on: Wednesday October 6, 1999
Willilam J. Denney
Burlingame, CA
My grandfather built a general store and gas station on Route 66 at a crossroads called Plew, MO some 5 miles east of Avilla. in 1937. It was a thriving business until I-44 took the tourist trade and the farm trade found it easy to drive to Carthage, Joplin, or Springfield. There were tourist courts every two or three miles, and the bigger ones had a restaurant. Log City Camp about three miles west of the store was a good customer. I spent a few weeks there after college, meeting the travelling public. It was quite fascinating to talk to the travellers and hear of their destination and why they were going. The store was closed in 1974 with the death o;f my uncle. The buildings were sold in 1980 to a woman who established a dog kennel. They are still there, but much run down. I still own 157 acres of land with 5000 ft frontage on old Route 66 (still a good highway as MO 96 connecting Springfield and Wichita. ) It is situated on the same quarter section as the old store buildings.
Signed on: Thursday October 7, 1999
Jay Forbes
Ireland
Hoping to travel route 66 by motorbike, has anyone any advice
Signed on: Friday October 8, 1999
Richard M. Thompson
Indianapolis
Signed on: Saturday October 9, 1999
Melanie
Gallup, New Mexico
Just moved here to Gallup, how cool to drive on Route 66 on a daily basis after growing up hearing all about it and never getting the chance to get near it!!
Signed on: Monday October 11, 1999
Anna W. Webb
Cottage Grove, Oregon
I have gone thru all of 66 From California to Ohio many times, in the past, glad it's being restored a lot of good times.
Signed on: Monday October 11, 1999
Henk-Jan Schuurman
Zoetermeer, ZH, Netherlands
I am planning a trip to the US, to go from Washington DC to L.A. and I am looking forward to use old route 66 as well. I really enjoy this page. It's great.
Signed on: Wednesday October 13, 1999
"Rodders"
Ingatestone, Essex, England
Me and a few freinds intend to travel Route 66 by Motocaravan around the middle of 2000. can anybody give me any pointers as to places to go and a good hire company to hire one from.
Signed on: Wednesday October 20, 1999
Mike and Darlene
Richmond, Michigan
We just returned from our Arizona vacation. We stayed in Holbrook, Arizona at the Teepee Motel. It was great! It was close to the train tracks and when the trains came by during the night the teepee would shake. We also went to Winslow and stood "on the corner". I would recommend the Route 66 trip to everyone.
Signed on: Thursday October 21, 1999
Roland J. Imkeller
Nidderau,Germany
This is a absolut super web-page and now I`m looking forward to be back on THE Road next year like never before.
Signed on: Saturday October 23, 1999
Emily
Rolla, MO
I am working on a project on Route 66, if you can help at all I would be very happy. Thanks.
Signed on: Wednesday October 27, 1999
Deb & Lloyd Webster
Camas, Washington
After 2 yrs. of planning & research, we did our Rte 66 trip in June, 1999. It took 2 weeks from Chicago to Needles. 12 rolls of film & 4 video tapes later, we still have wonderful memories! We are ready to go again!!! The highlight of course was Angel in Seligman, although there were many highlights in the trip. We were surprised how many foreign people do the trip, although I understand they have longer vacations in Europe than we do in the US. Overall, it was a wonderful trip-I'd do it again in a minute!!
Signed on: Wednesday October 27, 1999
Denver Bruner
Pampa, Texas
My grandmother owned the Grayhound bus station in McLean, TX and the one in Shamrock during the 50's and 60's. Ya'll are calling it the U-Drop-Inn. It was the bus station and resturant for years. My sister and I spent every Sunday there during the 60's. Write back if you remember it. Great site, keep it up.
Signed on: Thursday October 28, 1999
TedAllen
Renton,Wa
I have never traveled Rt. 66, but just saw a special on CH.9 about a fellow that drove a Corvette from one end to the other. Maybe some day I can drive on part of it. I could start at Kingman,AZ.
Signed on: Monday November 1, 1999
James Weisbeck
Montana/Stuck in utah
the burros in oatman they are very freindly!!!
Signed on: Thursday November 4, 1999
Norma Julian
Pensacola, Florida
MY HUSBAND, THREE SONS AND I TRAVELLED RT 66 TO THE CALAFORNIA COAST BACK IN 1971. I RODE ON PART OF IT DURING WWW II. YOUR WEB PAGE UST BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES AND SHOWED SOME SCENERY I DIDN'T SEE. THANK YOU FOR THE WORK YOU PUT INTO THIS, TO BLESS US.
Signed on: Saturday November 6, 1999
Beth
FL
i'm gonna get my kicks on route 66
Signed on: Tuesday November 9, 1999
Matthew Zitani
Port St. Lucie
Signed on: Tuesday November 9, 1999
Brandon
Hawaii
hey....i got my kicks on route 66 ;) if you know what i mean.
Signed on: Tuesday November 9, 1999
mary sue
kentucky
love the page, didn't know people actually made web pages for highways, but you learn something everyday, don't you. Well I learned alot today looking at your web page. Thanks
Signed on: Tuesday November 9, 1999
Rebecca Rosenthal
Port St.Lucie, FL
Signed on: Tuesday November 9, 1999
Lindsey Maughan
Port St. Lucie Fl.
Signed on: Tuesday November 9, 1999
carrie perkins
fort pierce,florida
hey,people!!!this site is very educational and i'm glad my teacher made us visit it!!
Signed on: Tuesday November 9, 1999
Rich
Los Angeles, California
I got my kicks on route 66- in 1991. I bought a brand new Chevy 1500 P/U, and we left Florida with 150 miles on the odometer. We made it to St.Louis and traced original "66" as much as possible. In Rolla ( I think ), We picked up a copy of "Route 66 travelers guide". It proved to be invaluable! We traced as much as 90% of the original road from St.Louis to Santa Monica,Ca. At one point in Oklahoma, you can stand on the "ORIGINAL" pavement, under the 40's pavement, overlooking the '60's fourlane hiway, and see the modern I-40 in the distance. We found a spot where there were about four layers of pavement over bleached white concrete. So we chisled out a couple of paperweight sized chunks for "souveniers". My personal highlight of the whole trip which was both good and not so good was:The giant milk bottle, Tepee motel rooms in Az., Cadillac ranch in Amarillo- Texas, The wild Burros in Oatman, AND... finally standing on the corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and Ocean Ave. in California! I am planning on doing another tour of "66" someday. I want to do the whole thing, from Chicago to L.A. in My 1963 Nova Super Sport! Thanks.
Signed on: Wednesday November 17, 1999
Russ , Fran , & Genevieve Otte
Tinley Park , IL
Signed on: Friday November 19, 1999
Enric Romeu
Sabadell (Barcelona) Spain
In August'99 my wife and I traveled through the route 66 completely from Chicago to LA. We used roadbook of this web page in order to follow the route completely. We didn't leave any place for visiting. It was a very great help use your book. The route 66 is impressive, indescribable. It is necessary to live it in order to understand it.
Signed on: Saturday November 20, 1999
J.R. Mater
Pipe Creek, TX
Please Keep '66
Signed on: Saturday November 20, 1999
Marc Smith
I've been visiting this site for several years. I put a link to it on my site over 3 years ago. A year ago I finally traveled much of The Road. Very emotional experience. Had printouts of much of the stuff here. Your info really helped understand The Road along with a couple of books I bought. Thanks for the info and I'm glad you keep this site up! Very nice!
Signed on: Wednesday November 24, 1999
Ralf P.
Germany
This Dream will bee true
Signed on: Wednesday November 24, 1999
Anthony Arno
McGinn Elementary School
5TH GRADERS FROM NEW JERSEY WILL SOON BEGIN (12/6)BICYCLING THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF ROUTE 66 ABOARD AN EXERCISE BIKE. STUDENTS WOULD LOVE TO RECEIVE NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN ON THE MOTHER ROAD. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK, WHICH IS LOCATED ON OUR WEB SITE AT www.blast.net/mcginn5a
Signed on: Saturday November 27, 1999
Huebenthal Eveline & Gerhard
Osttirol AUSTRIA
On the road again ..... summer 2000
Signed on: Saturday November 27, 1999
John M. Blair
A great highway in a great country. "Lest we forget"
Signed on: Tuesday November 30, 1999
Wesley
California
This is an awesome display of pictures in the gallery.
Signed on: Saturday December 4, 1999
Andrew D. Callimahos
New Carrollton, Maryland
A great site about a great American treasure !!! A great site about a great American treasure !!! A great site about a great American treasure !!!
Signed on: Sunday December 5, 1999
Jaime Fennema
Jaime Fennema
Signed on: Saturday December 11, 1999
Dani Wirth
me
Route 66 sucks and you do too!!!
Signed on: Tuesday December 14, 1999
Egon Häuptli
Switzerland
Hi folks Have you got that all ? What, you wasn't there ? Then it will be time to go. My wife and i where there for about six times, and we have seen just a little bit from the whole 66. But next year we will be back again. My wife loves Seligman and we always sleept there in a motel. Okay, don't think, go !! It's the absolut best you can do.... mahalo from Switzerland egon
Signed on: Wednesday December 22, 1999
John Blood
Many places
I am moving through time and have paused to reflect on several trips, east-west and west-east, that I was fortunate enough to take in the mid to late sixties. All of those trips involved Route 66 and each trip was a time to touch the past.
Signed on: Friday December 24, 1999
linda bish
st. joseph,mo.
my hopes and dreams to see the mother road nicknamed by some brothers in nebraska
Signed on: Tuesday December 28, 1999
Richard and Stephanie Austin
Australia
We hope to drive this great highway in 2000. Love to hear from anyone who has do's and don'ts and other points of interest
Signed on: Wednesday December 29, 1999
Christopher Barton
Chico Ca
I have visited your site many times, it's one of my favorites. I have now created my own! Take a look, if you will. Thanks! Season's Greetings; C.B.
Signed on: Wednesday December 29, 1999