The Liars' Table Theory

As per the "haunting" of Route 66's Cozy Dog in Springfield, Illinois, as reported yesterday.

Like I said, twice the metal condiment holder crashed to the floor at the unoccupied table. The guys at the Liars Table said that it had happened before and they offered a more scientific explanation. Now, you wouldn't really expect a scientific explanation from these gents, but I got one anyway.

They said that the table had a slight slant to it. I looked, and it did. The Cozy Dog stores the ketchup and mustard in the refrigerator at night. When they put them back into the metal holder and then out at that table that receives full morning sun, condensation takes place. The water drips down to the table by the metal balls at the bottom of the holder. It is new and hasn't had any scratches on it. The holder then slides easily along the water to the edge and then to the floor.

That makes sense, but I like to think it's Ed Waldmire, the founder, or the displaced Lincoln Motel ghost. Maybe Ed's son, and noted Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire should make a drawing of it.

Things That Go Boo at Breakfast. --RoadDog