Daily Archives: October 24, 2010

Day 1: Chicago to Lincoln, in brief

When you dine at Lou Mitchell’s in Chicago, they give out boxes of Milk Duds to the ladies. (That’s ‘cuz we’re cute and stuff.) It was a rainy morning when we hopped in the car and hit the Mother Road, … Continue reading

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Thunderstorm Warning

Thunderstorm warnings are issued by county. When you’re traveling, that’s a problem. “Excuse me, miss, what county are we in? Cause if this is Logan, Macon or Sangamon county, we shouldn’t be be standing next to this plate glass window.”

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Short on Time?

Wanna experience Route 66 but short on time? Just head to Williamsville, population less-than-1500, and find Frank’s. The sign announces that when we’re here, we’re open. They weren’t open.

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Route 66, Part 1

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Route 66 Haiku

Old roads full of kitsch Giant statues beckon us Land that time forgot

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