Down Da 66: Gay Parita-- Oklahoma Films-- Milwaukee Irish

Some New News About an Old Road.


1. GAY PARITA-- Friend Lulupic sent the website of Gary Turner's Gay Parita about 25 miles west of Springfield, Missouri, one of Route 66's newer must-see places. It was originally owned by Gary and Gay Mason (hence the name Gay). Lots of great pictures, including some great night neon.

http://gayparitasinclair.com


2. OKLAHOMA FILMS-- The Dec. 27, 2008, OKC Oklahoman reports that the state is expecting more films to be made there because of the small-town streets, wide-open spaces, and, of course, our historic Route 66. In doing so, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office is preparing a film database.

Movie producers and site managers only need to log into it to look for locations and props. It is estimated that now, movie production in the state brings $18 million to the economy.


3. MILWAUKEE IRISH-- Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta of Milwaukee will be leaving Jan. 13th for a month-long trip to Los Angeles to record all things Irish along the way. They will be roughly following the old 66 for part of the way. Here's hoping on the way back that they just stay on 66.

They will be maintaining a travel log at www.irishfireside.com

Now, You Know. --RoadDog