Down Da 66-- No More Airstream-- Drinkin' and Drivin'

Down Da 66-- news along the Mother Road'

1. No more Airstream Ranch-- I see in the Route 66 News blog that the Airstream Ranch in Florida has been ordered to be removed for violating zoning laws and other regulations.

Now, Airstream Ranch is nowhere near Route 66, but it is based on the famous Cadillac Ranch west of Amarillo, Texas.

Neighbors have been complaining about it as it has attracted lots of curious folks.

Personally, I really like any roadside oddities and this would definitely be one of those. Hopefully the owner can reach some sort of agreement with authorities and it will be able to remain.

It definitely is not the usual homogenized stuff we increasingly see along the roadside.

2. Don't Drink and Drive on Route 66-- Well, in Waynesville, Missouri, anyway. This past weekend, a roadblock was set up that operated from late Saturday night to early Sunday morning. Close to 400 vehicles were stopped and ten arrests were made.

Four were for DUI, one for revoked license, and another for an expired license.

Of course, drinking and watching the sites along Route 66 is never a good idea. You never know when you'll have to make a sudden stop or turn-around to go back to see something neat.

Keep on Down that Two Lane Highway. --RoadDog