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If you air condition it, they will come. As the sun rose majestically on the prairie, I started the day having no idea if the continuation of our heat wave would have an influence on Route 66 travelers. My concerns were unfounded. It turned out to be quite the mob scene on this last day of July at Afton Station on Route 66. Tattoo Man was there most of the time, Crazy Legs Walker was there for a while too, but both had left before the big "final hour" influx of travelers arrived. By the time the day was over, I'd greeted 42 visitors, 2 dogs, and a horse. (Well, ok, I didn't really "greet" the horse. He stopped for a moment in front of the Station, but then moved on. I was only able to snap this quick photo.) The rest of the travelers had the good sense to come in. They included folks from Richmond British Columbia Canada, Rose OK, Banyoles Spain, Georgetown TX, Westfield MA, Treasure Island FL, Grove OK, Bernice OK, Parsons KS, Columbus KS, Springfield MO, Kansas City MO, Chelsea OK, Torrance CA, Mapleton IA, Woodward OK, Highland IN, and Fort Smith AR.

Here's Chris from Westfield, MA, who is traveling with three teen age boys in a pop-top trailer. (The boys are Colin, Conor, and Pedro). They've been traveling Route 66 for a full month and we've been keeping up with their adventures via the Route 66 Yahoo group. Very nice people who seem to be having a great time. In this picture, they're gazing in awe at Ron Jones' tattoos. Meanwhile, Dean "Crazy Legs" Walker was entertaining these young men from Georgetown, TX. Our two canine visitors may not have been the largest dogs we've ever hosted, but they were (according to their owners) at least the mightiest.
Here's Paco, from Treasure Island, FL, described by his master as "the world's smallest pit bull". LOL! And here's Tiny, a very aptly described teacup chihuahua from Chelsea, OK. Most of the visitors came toward the end of the day, so I got home late. I'm tired and badly in need of a shower and a bite to eat. But first I wanted to welcome any new readers who may have been guided here by Ron McCoy's fine "Collecting Buzz" newsletter this month. And if you're not on the list to get this free monthly e-newsletter, you may do so by clicking: http://collectingbuzz.com/
That's all, folks!

Posted by Laurel at 6:05 PM Labels: Afton Station, Route 66 
Glad you had a great day at the station.

July 31, 2010 at 7:04 PM Leslie Adams said...

I am glad came across your blog. Hubby and I have always wanted to do a Route 66 trip to kind of go backwards in time. Talking to people like you are what I enjoy about a trip. Good health, long life and I'll be reading your blog. Thanks.

August 1, 2010 at 1:09 PM 
I found this site and we so want to take a Route 66 cruise trip. It would be so awesome and you are right the biggest attraction would be meeting and talking to people like you! I love talkin to unique real people.

August 1, 2010 at 1:10 PM 

I'm so glad you read my blog and that you're eager to take a Route 66 trip. You'll love it! I hope you'll come to visit us when you make the decision to take to the road.


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