The Twelve Days of Christmas on Route 66-- Part 1

I came across a blog with a different take on that old holiday song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas." This was "The Twelve Days of Christmas on Route 66."

It was on the Route 66 World blog at http://www.route66world.com. I will just list the things they were thankful for and some of my own comments.

For photos and more information, go to the site. They are up to the eleventh day right now.

ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS ROUTE 66 GAVE TO ME-- Sprague's Super Station in Normal, Illinois. Finally something for Route 66 from the two cities which seem to have turned their backs on the Mother Road. At least, with the new owners, it won't get torn down, but not much has been done because of financial reasons since they got it.


SECOND DAY-- The Route 66 Association of Illinois. They belong as do Liz and I. We joined in 2002 after meeting founder Tom Teague at Bill Shea's in Springfield.


THIRD DAY-- The People of Route 66-- Part 1-- Ken "Landrunner" Turmel. We've met him several times and have his wonderful Route 66 postal cancellation stamp lithograph.


FOURTH DAY-- The Places of Route 66-- Part 1-- Motel Safari in Tucumcari, New Mexico. We've seen it. but not stayed. It is a hard choice between the Blue Swallow and here. Sounds like it is another trip back to the day, so possibly the next trip.

Also downtown Tucumcari which is being revitalized.


FIFTH DAY-- The Events on Route 66-- The Mother Road Rally every June from Chicago to Santa Monica. It's a motorcycle thing, the ultimate way to enjoy the road if I wasn't so afraid of them.


SIXTH DAY-- The People and Places on Route 66-- Part 2-- Rich Henry and Henry's Rabbit Ranch. If there is a better ambassador for 66, I'd like to know who they are. He was the first 66er we met on our first trip on 66 back in 2002. He sure hooked and reeled us in.

Last Six Days Tomorrow. --RoadDog