Lots of Talk About the Riviera

Yesterday, we heard a lot of talk about the sad state affairs at the Riviera in Gardner. Some of it will make your hair stand on end. Of course, we're with a bunch of gung-ho folks, most of whom make us look like amateurs. These people take their 66 stuff seriously, and if you mess with something, they're likely to take offense.

Yesterday morning, while checking out of the Munger-Moss Motel in Lebanon, Missouri, and, of course, talking with Ramona, a guy came in from Portland, Oregon, who was driving the entire length of Route 66. I asked if he had heard about the Riviera and he said not only had he heard about it, but had taken pictures of the ruins Wednesday morning. He showed them to us. Very sad.

Plus reading various accounts and talking with 66 folk at the sign in yesterday, it seems that most believe the fire was no accident. Most point the finger at the former owner, and, at least on the surface, it would seem that he is the culprit. I even heard that he is missing. I'll keep you updated.

A Sad State of Affairs. --RoadDog