Oldest Outhouse West of the Mississippi With Plumbing

Hi Everyone:

Happy Easter to all of you.

It's truly amazing the things one comes across while following Route 66. In the little town of Warwick OK. is the Seba Station Motorcycle Museum. Next to the museum sits what is known as the oldest outhouse with plumbing west of the Mississippi River. Very Interesting.

Lou & Barb

Exterior of outhouse

Seba Station Motorcycle Museum

Old Route 66 Bridge

This bridge crosses the Rock Creek near Sapulpa, OK. Constructed in 1921, this bridge was still in service and used by everyday traffic until two weeks ago when it was taken out of service & condemned. It is also scheduled to be refurbished as a historic landmark. Notice the brick roadway on the bridge.

Lou & Barb

The Sidewalk Highway

This nine ft. wide, 15.46 mile stretch of Route 66 is between Miami (pronounced my-ama) & Afton OK.  When this portion of Route 66 was constructed in 1922, the state of Oklahoma did not have enough money to construct a paved two lane highway. This one lane highway was used until the newer section was constructed in 1937. Since it was so narrow it became known as "the sidewalk highway".

Lou & Barb

The Real "Tow Mater"

This is the original tow truck that Disney Pixar used as the inspiration for the Character of "Tow Mater" in the "Cars" movie. It is parked at a soon to be completely restored Kan-O-Tex gas station in Galena Kansas. Disney also used an old fire truck, several building mural paintings, several buildings and several people in Galena as other inspirations in "Cars".

Moving on to our next location near Tulsa OK tomorrow.

Lou & Barb

Route 66 Drive-In Theatre

Hi Everyone:

This is one of the very few still operating drive in movie theaters remaining in the country. This one in Carthage MO. operates only on week-ends.

Lou & Barb

Sunset Through The Trees

Hi Everyone:

After digging out the tires of the coach from several inches of ice & snow this morning, we were finally able to move on to our latest location. We are now in Carthage Mo. at the Red Barn RV Park, about ten miles east of Joplin. This is the sunset from that location. Tomorrow will resume our trek of Route 66.

Lou & Barb

Winter Solitude

Hi Everyone:

Just a back country road near Stanton MO. Finally on the road tomorrow to our next stop.

Lou & Barb  

Stanton MO Cemetary

Wagon Wheel Motel

Hi Everyone:

Here is a picture of the historic Wagon Wheel Motel on the old highway.

Lou & Barb


Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, MO

Classic Gas Station & Mechanic Shop next to Motel

Snowed In

Hi Everyone:

A snow storm came in last night & today. We knew it was coming and decided to stay in this area until everything clears up. Probably will leave for our next stop either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Its Damn Cold For us Coon Asses:
Lou & Barb

Since this is so unusual for us, here are more snow pictures.

Meramec Caverns

Hi Everyone:

Today we visited the Meramec Caverns. Seeing all of the natural formations was an amazing sight.

 This was also a hideout for Jessie James & the James Gang. 

Louie & Barb

Checking Out The Highway

Hi Everyone:

While checking out this area, Barb & I both got a treat today. Barb didn't have to cook dinner and we had a fantastic meal at Lewis Cafe in St. Clair MO. The meal included the best fried onion rings (not on either of ours diet) and the absolute best coconut cream pie.

All the best

Our First Scenic View

Hi Everyone:

Well the big day has finally arrived. Our first day on the road of our trip. 

This night is just a quick over night stop at an interstate RV park, moving on in the morning. 

The lady at the front desk said she was giving us the spot across from the "Pond". Allright we thought... a waterfront spot for the night.

Missing y'all already,
Lou & Barb