A Glitch On Route 76 

 

Looks like Route 66 is coming to an end in more ways than one…

Bill and I will continue on Route 76 AKA Highway 40 through Arkansas, and Tennessee before we land in North Carolina.

Some of the relics and highlights of the decimated debris that is left of Route 66 are shown here.

Some of it felt destroyed and sad, some was simply silly, where Shamrock Texas felt FROZEN in time. Or like an animal that had been to a taxidermist.
It was still there, just without any life force. And Like Ichabod Crane waking from a long sleep, seeing something that was formerly vibrant after 50 years of decay, the victim of “progress” turned to detritus was a little unsettling. Perhaps it is because the trajectory and demise all occurred in my lifetime, that I was moved by it. Going to Living History Museums, while interesting have not had the same effect. I particularly liked the Diner Booth that paid tribute to Elvis along with plastic Holly. Anyone who knows me, knows I have a “thing” for that guy. Thank You, Thank You Very Much!

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

I do appreciate Kitsch, however, and found humor in the Barb Wire Museum.

 

 

We ourselves experienced a little Glitch on Route 66. Our Car started smoking, all the oil leaked out, we and the vehicle had to be transported to Oklahoma City 125 miles from the scene of the event. It turned out The “glitch” was a $600 blip, we needed a new oil cooling pipe.

There were so many blessings around it though ,starting with triple AAA, the Tow service, the fact there was a Lexus Dealership within a reasonable distance, they had the part and the time and that we were planning on staying in Oklahoma City for 2 nights anyway and they gave us a Loaner + the fact that it happened in a place where we were safe. Amazing really. Thank You , Thank You Very Much, Angels watching over us.

This is the oil and the car being towed.

Note to self… Riding in a Big Rig is not comfy. Avoid if possible, especially if Driver is wearing a mask below his nose.

 

Speaking of Oklahoma City. It is a charming place. We walked for hours around town and in the downtown Botanical Gardens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

And then…. The Piece De Resistance. The Cowboy Museum.

What a fabulous place to visit.

I loved the way they talked about the Covid Safety rules. Check this out.

 

 

 

 

Completely appropriate, On Brand, Humorous, Clear and no Skull and Crossbones ominous feeling that most of the signage carries with it.

The place is so enormous that maintaining distance was super easy. It is a truly remarkable place.

    

 

 

I loved so many things about it. The rooms devoted to Hollywood Westerns. Is immense.

Here is the Nudi Designed Suit that Robert Redford wore when he rode through Las Vegas on a Horse in the Electric Horseman

 

There were so many exhibits that were fascinating even to a non horsey girl like me.

There was a replica of a Western town,

 

 

 

Tributes to the Cavalry, Rodeo, A great deal about Indian Culture, Women of The West, Amazing Western Ware, Sculpture, Paintings, Jewelry and on and on. After two and half hours we were dizzy and had not seen all of it.

 

On another note , Apparently in many states people are simply ignoring that the virus exists. Even though the signs say must wear masks the people that work in the gas stations and convenience stores do not wear them nor do the other patrons. Schools are open, Restaurants are serving  indoors, it is amazing

Even in The Hiltons where we are staying, Hilton is doing a great job with their Clean Stay program but many guests simply ignore the signs and do not wear masks..

Maybe all of these people are also looking forward to traveling again. This is where I think they are headed.