Down Da 66: DeCamp Station-- Missouri-- Old Cars-- On the Radio

At the quarterly meeting of the Route 66 Association of Illinois meeting this past Sunday, the SCV meeting in Springfield, and the drive home:

1. DECAMP STATION-- south of Staunton, is getting a matching grant to help do something about the horrific sulphur smell from their well water.

2. MISSOURI-- A representative from the Missouri Rt 66 Association was there and said there are lots more Route 66 Festivals in the state now. He also expects Route 66 signage in the state to improve significantly as there will soon be 900. Every turn will be marked. These historic signs will be blue instead of the usual brown.

I remember the most trouble I ever got into with Ramona at the Munger-Moss was when I mentioned that Missouri's signage left something to be desired, especially compared to that of Illinois. I won't say that again.

By the way, the last time we were in Missouri a few years ago, the signage was already much better.

3. OLD CARS-- Get your old, classic cars south of Springfield. There are now two places for it south of town. DAVE'S CLASSIC CARS has been in business for awhile now. It is on the east side of I-55, a bit south of the Glenarm Exit. CLASSIC CAR is a new business on the west side of I-55 by Exit 88.

4. ON THE RADIO-- Two really fine Springfield Radio Stations to tune to when in town: 100.5 FM which plays classic rock and 101.9 FM KOOL OLDIES. I know they always dedicate the whole weekend of the Route 66 Festival to us.

5. A RECORD STORE-- Last Saturday was National Record Store Day, with focus on the mom and pop stores we 66ers so love. Springfield has a good one, which is actually bucking the steady loss of places, and expanding upstairs.

It is called Recycled Records and sells new and used cassettes, albums and CDs as well as reconditioned equipment. It is near the Hilton.

A local radio station was doing a live broadcast and the place was packed. About the only thing I don't like about the place is that you have to have an employee get the CD from under the glass case.

I bought seven CDs including "Western Union" by the Five Americans and "History," a greatest hits compilation by John Fred & the Playboy Band. They sure had a lot of great stuff besides "Judy in Disguise."

On Da Road Again. --RoadDog