Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-
I was friends with the originator of the Cozy Dog, Ed Waldmire. In the
60s and 70s before they moved to the current location they were joined
at the hip with a Dairy Queen. I used to get a double cheeseburger and
fries then cross the dining room for DQ chocolate shake as my beverage.
Neat!
Ed was also an anti-war activist and had a huge library of books on the subject which he lent freely.
The current location still has a library in the center of the dining
room.
I've et there many times. It was originally in my Grandparent's home
town (Carlinville, IL) before moving to its current location on the
original Route 66 (pre-I 55). The founder was a Greek guy named Pete.
It's where I was introduced to two of my favourite Greek dishes -
Avgolemono Soup and Moussaka. They also have killer Mexican entrees - although their chilli sucks.
I will remember to avoid the chilli if I am back in the area.
Too bad the Pig Hip restaurant in Broadwell, IL (just south of Lincoln)
was destroyed by a tragic fire before you made your trip. They also
had excellent food and were on the National Register of Historic Places.
I stopped by the ruins to pay my respects and take a few photos.
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Route 66 Pig Hip Sandwich
Categories: Pork, Sauces, Sandwiches
Yield: 4 Servings
Thanks. I will have to save this one. :)
Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-
I've et there many times. It was originally in my Grandparent's home
town (Carlinville, IL) before moving to its current location on the original Route 66 (pre-I 55). The founder was a Greek guy named Pete.
It's where I was introduced to two of my favourite Greek dishes - Avgolemono Soup and Moussaka. They also have killer Mexican entrees - although their chilli sucks.
I'm hoping to someday travel Route 66 before anything else on me gives out. My little S10 can handle an ultra-light travel trailer (think a Scamp, Casita, et cetera) nicely. I'd like to start in Chicago and go down to Santa Monica then meander back to Tennessee via Interstates 10, 20, and 40. I've traveled cross-country many a time but always under
very tight budget and time constraints.
I'd love to get a satellite messenger like this Garmin inReach since there's places I want to go without any cell coverage: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFBZR4KW
It'd give me some peace of mind being alone.
If you're going to start at the beginning (Jackson at Michigan Ave.) in Chicago I'd suggest dropping any towed stuff like a trailer where you
can find it again. Chicago traffic is fierce. Same for the end point in
Santa Monica (allegedly the Santa Monica Pier) which is at Olymic and
Lincoln Boulevards about a mile from the amusement park.
If you're going to start at the beginning (Jackson at Michigan Ave.)
in Chicago I'd suggest dropping any towed stuff like a trailer where
you can find it again. Chicago traffic is fierce. Same for the end
point in Santa Monica (allegedly the Santa Monica Pier) which is at
Olymic and Lincoln Boulevards about a mile from the amusement park.
If I were going back to Tennessee from Californica via the southern
route I'd do I-10 to Nawlins, north on I-55 to Memphis, then pick up
I-40.
Pick up a hitch hiker of the female persuasion. Bv)= Or bring your portable ham radio with DX capability.
Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-
The little S10 is hopefully going to get running Monday. I feel that
if I put a Class III hitch and put in some air bags in the springs for support, I could get an ultralight trailer and do some traveling.
Nothing out in the sticks at first with my health but there's many
places I've driven past that I'd like to visit, including
Canuckistanian friends like Shawn and Nick (Nick is Fidonet's zone 1 coordinator). Getting to Toronto is an 11 hour drive from here (I'd
split it into two days).
Now I have Willie singing "On The Road Again" in my head...
Pick up a hitch hiker of the female persuasion. Bv)= Or bring your portable ham radio with DX capability.
I don't know how lucky I'd be with the first option and the second
option is going to happen (I have a HF rig I can easily mount into the S10). The good thing about the satellite messenger is that it can
contact my parents immediately with my exact GPS location as well as Garmin HQ who can dispatch emergency services immediately.
But this is all just a hope and a wish for now.
I am currently in the process of attempting to get service-connected disability for my hearing loss and tinnitus as it relates to my
military service.
Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-
places I've driven past that I'd like to visit, including
Canuckistanian friends like Shawn and Nick (Nick is Fidonet's zone 1 coordinator). Getting to Toronto is an 11 hour drive from here (I'd
split it into two days).
I am currently in the process of attempting to get service-connected disability for my hearing loss and tinnitus as it relates to my
military service.
Gabriel Hi-Jackers may be your answer. For the trailer you might want
to 'splore the fold open tent trailers which are both light and have
low wind resistance.
Not Nat King Cole's "Route 66"?
Don't need luck - need penicillin. Bv)=
If we don't have hopes -- what's the point?
I, too, have tinnitus. Too many high powered rifles and jet engines as well as race cars ..... all without ear muffs. who knew?
If I ever get around to getting a passport and the time we have places
we want to visit on the way to you. The big issue with us is Andrea's health is so bad in teh winter she uses all her vacation days up being sick.
Good luck.
Sean Dennis wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-
Fun fact: I much prefer to tow a trailer with a manual transmission
than an automatic.
But Scamps are very expensive and there is a long wait time from the factory so I'd probably get another used ultralight brand of trailer.
Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-
07 May 23 05:47, you wrote to me:
Gabriel Hi-Jackers may be your answer. For the trailer you might want
to 'splore the fold open tent trailers which are both light and have
low wind resistance.
Those I have had before on a '78 Ford LTD that had a very nice class
III hitch on it. Found the part number for the S10 also. I've seen Goodyear spring air bags but I think the air shocks would be cheaper
and easier to install.
The HiJackers for the S10 are $132.99 from Summit Racing. Should be
able to find them a little cheaper but Summit Racing is a good place to get parts.
Not Nat King Cole's "Route 66"?
Now that you mention it, yes. :D
Don't need luck - need penicillin. Bv)=
True. In basic training, one of our drill sargeants had to tell a lot
of us recruits that didn't know better to not "stick your dipstick into unknown places". He said a few other funny things in that line of thinking but not appropriate for the echo. :P
If we don't have hopes -- what's the point?
It's what kept me going for all of these years.
I, too, have tinnitus. Too many high powered rifles and jet engines as well as race cars ..... all without ear muffs. who knew?
The Army never offered us hearing protection.
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