July 15, 2012

Riding around in my automobile...

I"ll unveil our whole motor trip soon.  But in the mean time, here are a few more clues of our Route 66 motor tour.  The owner of this Texaco Gas Station gave us a personal tour.  
It was originally his father's garage.  He's 81 years old and such a sweetheart.  

This restaurant (Cozy Dog Drive In) served the best corndogs and hamburgers.












Of course I had to sneak in an antique mall or two.  I couldn't resist when we saw the giant UFO, Paul Bunyan, and pink elephant statue from the highway. 


We are having so much fun researching Route 66 trivia.  We've even seen the world's largest rocking chair at this outpost.
We're definitely getting our kicks on Route 66.  This was our hotel Saturday night.


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19 comments:

  1. vintage greyJuly 15, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    What a cool gas station!! Love it!! And, that mint green car is so sweet!! So glad you are having so much fun!! Just love summer days!! xo Heather

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  2. NanaDianaJuly 15, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    What a sweet trip. Love that the gent showed you his Dad's old gas station. He has kept it in wonderful shape. It looks like the kids are having fun, too. xo Diana

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  3. KatiaJuly 15, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    MITICA ROUTE 66!!!!

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  4. My Vintage MendingJuly 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Way too much fun and that Bass Pro shop in Springf...d is so much fun. Are you melting yet? Lovely photos....Smiles...Renee

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  5. Linda RuthieJuly 15, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I'm so jealous. My family would love to travel Route 66. Being in Massachusetts puts us nowhere near any of it. I'm looking forward to lots more pictures. Have a blast!

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  6. HeatherJuly 15, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Looks like so much fun! Have a great trip!

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  7. BarbaraJuly 15, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    A vintage road trip - I love it!

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  8. JodeeJuly 15, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    What a fun road trip! Can't wait to see more!

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  9. Pam KesslerJuly 15, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    The old gas station is amazing. And I would love to have that car in the last photos. Glad you're getting your kicks!

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  10. Tammy's in LoveJuly 15, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! I would be wearing my '50s dresses and wouldn't my Chevy look great parked in front of the service station! I hope you're singing the song and getting your kicks on Route 66!

    Tammy

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  11. JbooJuly 15, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Wow - cool trip!!

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  12. Perfectly PrintedJuly 16, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    Looks like you're having a great trip!! So much fun to travel Route 66!

    chris

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  13. vivianJuly 16, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    fun times! Love the pictures. glad youre fitting in some antique shops and hope you found some treasures!
    happy monday!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  14. Cheryl G.July 16, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    What a great trip!
    Looks like so much fun!

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  15. GardenOfDaisiesJuly 16, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    So fun! I love all those old roadside attractions!

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  16. Pink Roses and TeacupsJuly 16, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Wow, Kim looks like yu are having a blast! Love that gas station, and the motel!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  17. Pink Roses and TeacupsJuly 16, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Wow, Kim looks like yu are having a blast! Love that gas station, and the motel!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  18. Van Leasing ExpertsDecember 14, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Yup, he is indeed a sweetheart. Thanks to him for giving you that personal tour. Good thing you made a stop on that gas station :)

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