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Monday, August 5, 2013

2013 International Route 66 Festival, Joplin, Missouri




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- 2013/08/02 Friday 08:47:16
fuel for BETSI
http://mapq.st/h/1egmFfP

Friday, August 2, 2013 09:04:26
  Getting Kawwfeee in Gladstone, we see this house behind the coffeehouse, probably slated for the bulldozer.


Friday, August 2, 2013 09:33:21
US 169 south into Kansas City Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 09:36:26
  Broadway Bridge
Kansas City, Missouri

- 2013/08/02 Friday 11:06:38
Pee break at Wal fart
http://mapq.st/h/14oeOhy

Finally on the route, coming into Galena, Kansas

Galena Kansas on Route 66 preps for its Route 66 Celebration
- 2013/08/02 Friday 12:52:51
International Route 66 Festival
http://mapq.st/h/1bSWVtT

Friday, August 2, 2013 13:30:43
  The doggies posing in front of the new mural in Joplin.


Friday, August 2, 2013 13:30:54
Tima and Stella and Route 66

Friday, August 2, 2013 13:31:39  
Rowlf 66
Friday, August 2, 2013 13:32:13
I believe that is the Mayor of Joplin, in front of the new mural.


Friday, August 2, 2013 13:32:42
Who helped make the mural possible.




Friday, August 2, 2013 13:33:42
The completed murals in Joplin.


Friday, August 2, 2013 13:33:50
Joplin, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 13:44:2
everybody signing their John Hancocks....


Friday, August 2, 2013 13:44:30
We signed it the way we usually do.... SPAM! SPAM!!!


Friday, August 2, 2013 13:50:53
1957 Chevrolet with 307,000 original miles and still going strong!

An alignment of route 66 through Joplin, Missouri -- there are several, depending on which era you want to travel.  I love the googie Owen used car sign.  The neon works real well at night.
Mmmm -- pancakes and googie....
Most of us ended up staying in one of the many motels on Rangeline in Joplin, next to the last alignment of route 66, otherwise known as I-44.
- 2013/08/02 Friday 14:27:30
Best Western
http://mapq.st/h/13BCJne


Webb City, Missouri on Route 66
Webb City Route 66 Visitor information center and Chamber of Commerce
East side of Webb City, Missouri on Route 66
Carterville, Missouri on Route 66
Supertam is on the right in this photo.  There is an old trolly that once went between towns here.  West of here are remains of a railroad trestle, which I believe, were part of the trolly system.
Carterville, Missouri
Route 66 takes a sharp left turn as you are heading east on the east side of Carterville, next to an old cafe that advertises catfish on fridays.
Route 66 drive in Marquee is on the left side of the photo as we approach Carthage, Missouri

There is a section of old route on the west side of Carthage, Missouri that becomes what was once 4 lane divide highway.


Friday, August 2, 2013 15:18:30
We decided to head east on 66 to try to catch up with some friends on the route.



Friday, August 2, 2013 15:20:04
Suyen tried to get a picture of the Boots Court in Carthage, Missouri, but she couldn't get it fast enough.


Friday, August 2, 2013 15:23:55
Old 66 court motel east of Carthage, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 15:23:58
Red Rock Apartments, east of Carthage, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 15:24:03
Apartment living in an old court motel on route 66 east of Carthage, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 15:57:39
Route 66 near spencer, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 15:57:43
Route 66 near Spencer, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 15:59:28
Spencer, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 15:59:53
Spencer, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 16:00:13
Spencer, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 16:00:22
Spencer, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 16:00:31
Spencer, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 16:00:46
Spencer, Missouri

At last, we reached our goal for the day, which is Gay Parita and Gary Turner.  We only spent two hours visiting this time.  Last time, I think we were here for six, and that was during halloween.
Packard built in the years before the merger with Studebaker turned these fine luxury automobiles into "Packardbakers"
I think I saw the same theme at the Wigwam Motel in Rialto, California.
Route 66 on a gas pump globe and the rear quarter panel of a Packard.
I am trying to juxtapose BETSI with the old Dodge ornament and grille -- to little success.
Old Dodge truck vs newer at Gay Parita on Route 66 20 miles west of Springfield, Missouri

Friday, August 2, 2013 17:39:13
Gay Parita, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 17:39:44
Suyen getting something out of BETSI


Friday, August 2, 2013 17:39:57
BETSI and Tima at Gay Parita Sinclair in Ash Grove, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 17:40:19
"Publicity" Photo of BETSI


Friday, August 2, 2013 17:40:56
Gay Parita


riday, August 2, 2013 17:44:39
Yuk yuk yuk!


Friday, August 2, 2013 17:44:45
eating too good


Friday, August 2, 2013 17:45:00
"family pictures"


Friday, August 2, 2013 17:46:02
"family pictures"


Friday, August 2, 2013 17:46:08
"family pictures"

We got the remote to work
now Suyen tries the remote... she hides it better



Friday, August 2, 2013 18:19:51
I think it really works

getting set up for the banner portrait

Friday, August 2, 2013 18:21:56
Banner portrait at Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:23:17
Still not subtle with the remote


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:39:34
Gary Turner signing the route 66 picture book


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:39:46
Gary Turner signs "Images of 66"


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:40:01
Suyen remembers Gary Turners deep blue eyes


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:40:55
Gary Turner
Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:45:26
Suyen relaxing at Gay Parita with the doggies


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:46:05
Chillaxing at Gay Parita with the doggies


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:47:15
Stella Svoboda at Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:47:31
Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:47:48
Gary Turner
Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:48:11
Gary Turner
Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:48:18
Gary Turner
Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:48:25
Gary Turner
Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:50:35
Suyen and Gary Turner
Gay Parita


Suyen and Gary Turner
Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:50:52
Its for you...
Gary Turner
Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:50:56
Gary Turner
Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:50:59
Gary Turner
Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:52:41
In the garage
Gay Parita


Friday, August 2, 2013 18:52:44
Giving black route 66 cherry soda to put on your vanilla ice cream some day

Pony Bridge on Route 66, Ash Grove, Missouri
Pony Bridge on Route 66, Ash Grove, Missouri
Spencer, Missouri

- 2013/08/02 Friday 19:45:40
Boots Court
http://mapq.st/h/17pv7We




Friday, August 2, 2013 19:47:13
We then came to Boots Court, which now has the flat roof back and the Boots Court neon restored.


Friday, August 2, 2013 19:47:19
Boots in the sunset


Friday, August 2, 2013 19:47:33
Boots Court new neon sign all lit up.


Friday, August 2, 2013 19:47:41
Boots Court front office


Friday, August 2, 2013 19:47:52
Boots Drive In, now a motor bank.


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:08:07
Looking at the parking bays at the Boots.  I think this is a great idea that should be replicated.  It is often hard to find a place to park when motels fill up and one of the biggest problems with many modern motels is that you lay awake at night wondering if your car is safe.


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:09:03
One of the rooms at the Boots showing the relationship to the parking bay.


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:09:20
The Boots Drive In and Courthouse in Carthage, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:09:35
The newer addition in the back of the Boots.  These rooms are rennovated nicely and can be checked into for the night.


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:10:05
This mid century modern building (1961) is next door to the Boots Court and was once an office but is now some apartments.


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:10:09
Mid-century modern in carthage, Missouri on Route 66


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:10:54
Selfie, and somehow, Stella posed in the pic too.


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:11:40
Stevo, Suyen and Boots Court Neon


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:12:04
Stevo, Suyen and in the background some local people from Carthage, I think, who decided to check it out for the first time and get a free tour of the court.


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:12:17
Boots Court streamline modern neon.


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:12:56
Local couple who decided to do the tour.


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:22:47
I saw this place on 66 in Carthage with a neon De Soto Plymouth sign.


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:22:52
De Soto Plymouth sign on US 66 in Carthage, Missouri.


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:28:51
66 Drive-in -- US 66


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:29:06
All lit up nicely.

- 2013/08/02 Friday 20:45:01
Supertam on 66
http://mapq.st/h/1b26O4A



Friday, August 2, 2013 20:46:02
Supertam on 66


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:46:07
Carterville, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:46:14
Supertam on 66 in Carterville, MO


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:46:21
Carterville, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:46:57
Supertam on 66 in Carterville, Missouri


Friday, August 2, 2013 20:58:15
Enjoying ice cream and the kind hospitality of Larry Taminen at Supertam on 66 in Carterville, Missouri.


Friday, August 2, 2013 21:44:19
Old panel wagons in Galena, Kansas.

- 2013/08/02 Friday 21:43:24
Galena
http://mapq.st/h/16q4zHm



Friday, August 2, 2013 21:46:34
Cars on the Route, formerly 4 women on the route in Galena, Kansas.


Friday, August 2, 2013 21:47:51
Tow  Mater and Tow Tater at Cars on the Route


Friday, August 2, 2013 21:48:23
Tough to get a good picture at night.




Friday, August 2, 2013 21:49:26
lit only by red neon.


Friday, August 2, 2013 21:50:13
devil eyes and red neon.


Friday, August 2, 2013 21:50:24
An ok portrait.


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:02:31
trying to crop this photo to show only the plymouth and the route 66 dealer sign.


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:02:51
Route 66 sales


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:03:28
without the flash


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:08:26
Downtown Galena, Kansas during the Galena route 66 festival.


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:09:54
Old gas station is now a restaurant.


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:31:42
Galena 66 mural on main and 66 in Galena, Kansas


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:31:52
Intersection of Main and US 66 in Galena, Kansas


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:31:58
Main Street in Galena, Kansas


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:33:20
Some hot rods gathered at the old Texaco Station in Galena, Kansas


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:33:42
Old gas pumps at the Texaco in Galena Kansas.


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:34:23
For the truely hard core who never want to leave the road behind.....


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:35:40
We showed up really late as everything was winding down at the Galena route 66 festival.


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:37:54
When streets are closed is a good time to get those portraits next to the federal 66 shields.

Friday, August 2, 2013 22:38:15

Friday, August 2, 2013 22:39:31
Dork Between two pretty ladies

Friday, August 2, 2013 22:39:43
Friday, August 2, 2013 22:40:22
Tima, Suyen and Stella

Friday, August 2, 2013 22:41:03
Get your sits, on route 66.


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:41:18
sitting on 66 in Galena Kansas

Friday, August 2, 2013 22:45:04
Friday, August 2, 2013 22:45:15
Friday, August 2, 2013 22:45:33

Friday, August 2, 2013 22:45:46
Galena, Kansas


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:46:57
Galena, Kansas


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:47:47
Galena, Kansas


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:48:06
Galena, Kansas


Friday, August 2, 2013 22:48:13
Galena, Kansas

- 2013/08/02 Friday 23:25:02
Motel
http://mapq.st/h/1ehRQra
Saturday 3 August 2013
International Route 66 Festival in Joplin
Code Yellow

Saturday, August 3, 2013 00:33:24
Pooped pups -- The doggies were out like a light.


Saturday, August 3, 2013 00:33:33
Niiicccceeee sooooffffttt beeeedddd don't get this at home.....

 - 2013/08/03 Saturday 11:35:06
parked
http://mapq.st/h/14S1TNZ



Saturday, August 3, 2013 11:49:28
Day 3 of the festival, people are gathering with their kids to see the Disney characters from the Pixar movie "Cars"


Saturday, August 3, 2013 11:49:32
Kids excited to see Lightening McQueen and Tow Mater


Saturday, August 3, 2013 11:51:07
Lightening McQueen Makes an appearance at the festival.


Saturday, August 3, 2013 11:51:09
"Stand back people... give him room.."


Saturday, August 3, 2013 12:13:24
Ron the tattoo man Jones gives Suyen a hug after I interviewed him on camera ... always happens on the route... instant friends for life.



Saturday, August 3, 2013 12:13:30
66 Doggies


Saturday, August 3, 2013 12:13:35
telling tales


Saturday, August 3, 2013 12:36:11
Original route 66 shields inside the convention/display area


Saturday, August 3, 2013 13:16:14
Suyen and the doggies posing with the hollywood stars...


Saturday, August 3, 2013 13:16:18
It is quite hard to get a picture in crowds

Saturday, August 3, 2013 13:16:20

 - 2013/08/03 Saturday 15:38:55
Instant Karma is a nice place.  I love the vibe and the dogs were good.  They even had veggie dogs for those of us who are dieting.  The manager even walked our drinks down to Vagabonds because I couldn't them.  She made sure the doggies had enough to drink.
http://mapq.st/h/16j2qeJ
- 2013/08/03 Saturday 15:40:52
Instant Karma Gourmet Hot Dogs
527 S  Main St
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 206-3647



Saturday, August 3, 2013 16:45:43
Main street in Joplin during the celebration of Main Street USA!


Saturday, August 3, 2013 16:46:13
Lots of people showing up as the heat of the sun and humidity are starting to abate.


Saturday, August 3, 2013 16:50:03
hot rods, vintage and some classic cars lined up on Main street.  We even toyed with the idea of paying the fee and putting BETSI on display.

Saturday, August 3, 2013 16:51:37

Saturday, August 3, 2013 17:34:46
Meeting new friends at the festival.

Saturday, August 3, 2013 17:34:53
Saturday, August 3, 2013 17:38:29
Saturday, August 3, 2013 17:39:35
Saturday, August 3, 2013 17:42:04
love this Packard Grille -- classic!
Saturday, August 3, 2013 17:43:45
Saturday, August 3, 2013 17:44:36

Saturday, August 3, 2013 17:45:57
Missouri's unique blue 66 signs in Joplin, MO

Saturday, August 3, 2013 17:46:09
 - 2013/08/03 Saturday 18:30:01
diesel
http://mapq.st/h/13MqROx



Saturday, August 3, 2013 18:28:43
Getting Fuel for BETSI at the Caseys in Webb City, Missouri.


Saturday, August 3, 2013 18:28:57
Webb City Neon arrow.


Saturday, August 3, 2013 18:45:41
Downtown webb city, MO


Saturday, August 3, 2013 18:45:52
Route 66 theater in downtown Webb City, Missouri


Saturday, August 3, 2013 18:26:28
interesting memorial at Webb City, MO


Saturday, August 3, 2013 18:27:09
Fuel for BETSI


Saturday, August 3, 2013 18:45:14
Webb City, MO


Saturday, August 3, 2013 18:45:22
Webb City has a nice downtown area


Saturday, August 3, 2013 18:47:22
Webb City, Missouri


- 2013/08/03 Saturday 18:30:01
diesel
http://mapq.st/h/13MqROx

- 2013/08/03 Saturday 21:44:51
the bugs are so bad we ran out of washer fluid.
http://mapq.st/h/14TFM9I

- 2013/08/03 Saturday 23:33:47
svo



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