Route 66 meets the Cooking Forum!Travelougue

14 years ago

Thought it only right that you should all get a get a kick out of Rte 66 !!! Thanks to all those who made the trip so very special!

The very first day as "himself" and I set out on our adventure. May 2nd, 2009...

Not quite on Rte 66 yet but our first meet up was in Grand Rapids. Sherry, Roger, Annie and us. Great time had by all!

The Rte 66 adventure started in Chicago. This is the legendary start to Rte 66. Great food and the first of many wonderful diners we ate in.

...and a wonderful hook up with Peppi and her Dad. First a stop at Peppi's lovely home and then off to a great German restaurant.

St Louis is next ! Here is Wendy and I doing our Thelma and Louise act.

We had some great BBQ first and then Wendy took us to a very famous , original Rte 66 pit stop. Frozen custard! So, so bad but oh so good!

Onward to Oklahoma and a great visit with the "Big Guy". What a host! Took us for some great BBQ ( I refuse to say which is better, OK or St Louis...) he even got Clive into Church!

We stayed at so many great original Rte 66 motels.

Others we passed on !

This one was amazing...a garage with every room!

Here is me making some new biker friends....or maybe it was Clive's Crown Royal that attracted them! LOL

Then there were the diners! Some fabulous food and oh so cheap!

and of course the gas station and Rte 66 itself!

And everyone need to "Stand on a Corner in Winslow Arizona" at least once in their life !

But all things must come to and end!!!

Not true!!!! Our adventure didn't end there!!! ....the LA gang!

and the wonderful folk from Texas!!!

.....last but not least Karen and Charles!

Thanks to you all! It was a blast!

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canarybird01
14 years ago
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What a great travelogue photo album Sharon!

That's a great memento of your trip and your wonderful meetings with the gang from the CF. Thanks for posting it all together.

Cheers,

SharonCb
mustangs81
14 years ago
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Fabulous!! And you met some of my very favorite people! I am going to show Raymond for motivation.

It seems that everything went smoothly, I'm glad you are home safe and sound.

Cathy
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mitchdesj
14 years ago
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what a great pictorial, I lost track for a while so this gives me an overview. How long were you gone in total.
chancesmom
14 years ago
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Oh Sharon I am so glad you guys had a blast - you both deserve so much fun! Thanks for sharing these great pictures.

Talk to you soon

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sally2_gw
14 years ago
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What a great adventure. I'm so happy I got to meet you and the Texas bunch, Brenda and May. Our little trip down to San Antonio was so fun, with the highlight meeting everyone. Thanks for posting your pics. I still need to get mine posted. I've been remiss. But they look pretty much like yours and Brenda's. lol.

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sheshebop
14 years ago
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I always swore I would take the same trip some day. However, I wrecked my convertible some years ago, (totalled it, actually), and I guess I just lost interest in the trip. But your pix make me rethink that. It was wonderful to meet you, Sharon and Clive. What fond memories you nust have.
trixietx
14 years ago
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That looks and sounds like a great trip and alot of fun. I have enjoyed all the pictures of your CF meetings. Thanks for sharing.
annie1992
14 years ago
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And now back to home, sweet home!

That's was a wonderful trip, thanks for taking us along and for letting us start your trip, even if we are East of the Mother Road!

Annie
maggie2094
14 years ago
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Great pictures, Chase! So cool!!!
eileenlaunonen
14 years ago
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Holy Mackarel...thats a fantastic trip...I am very Jelous!!! Good for you!!!!
dedtired
14 years ago
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Thanks so much for posting your pictures. Makes me want to get up from my desk and drive to Route 66!
diinohio
14 years ago
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Oh wonderful! Glad you had such a good time! And how lucky that you met so many CF'rs (that sounds bad!) I know EJ has met a number of CF'rs-did you beat her record?

Di
lakeguy35
14 years ago
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Great recap of your trip Sharon! Love that giant Betty Boop. Great seeing you again and meeting "himself"!

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wizardnm
14 years ago
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What a wonderful trip! Thanks for sharing it and I'm sure you know how bummed I was that I had to miss the first get together. Somehow.....someday...it will happen!

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compumom
14 years ago
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We loved meeting you too!! Thanks for sharing your photos! Who knew that there was a Route 66 sign in Santa Monica? I'm a native and don't recall ever seeing it or at least paying attention to one!
chase_gw
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14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
It surely was a blast!

Nope Di I don't hold the record for CF' meet ups. As of this trip I have net 20 wonderful folk from the CF but I think there are several others who have met more,

BUT!!!

I do hold one CF record that no one has topped. I am the only one who has cooked dinner for Ann T !! Talk about pressure......but they were the most gracious and easiest of any company I've ever had.
diinohio
14 years ago
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Cooking for Ann T....don't think I'd attempt that no matter how gracious! Do tell, what did you make?

Di
annie1992
14 years ago
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You're right, Sharon, I've met 24 people from the forum, but I've never cooked for Ann T.

I know just what I'd make, though. Grass fed beef, extremely rare!

Annie
stacy3
14 years ago
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oh what a great pictorial!!!! I especially love the pic of the gas station, route 66 and THE CAR!

Stacy (Annie, you can make that for me, to0...:-) or that salmon you guys just had...or some of your home canned stuff...or - or - or - you get the picture!)
scott55405
14 years ago
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Sharon, your pictures are just wonderful. I'm glad you had such a wonderful trip and had such fun meeting you!
annie1992
14 years ago
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Stacy, I'd cook for you any time. I might even fish first, just to make sure you had the freshest salmon you ever ate.

Annie
jude31
14 years ago
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Sharon, thanks for letting me enjoy your trip vicariously through your pictures. What a fun time that must have been.

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gbsim1
14 years ago
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What fun!! I used to travel for 5 weeks every summer with my boys in our RV, ahhhh the memories! You'll be talking about it for ages, now where are you heading next???

I'm sorry that I missed you in Louisiana. I think Karen was going to email me, but it wound up that I was in Virginia that week anyway. I would have loved to have met you and shown you around our corner of the state!

Grace
doucanoe
14 years ago
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I just finally got a chance to look at these. Great photos, Sharon! Looks like you all had such a great time!

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Thanks for sharing your memories!

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