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I have a friend that decided a while back to have a 9-11 memorial ride and get-together at his place. He has a farm in Ashland, Missouri just north of Jefferson City and this year was the 6th year for the event. I had not been since the 1st one in 2004.
The weekend consists of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill Friday evening, followed by fireworks. Saturday is breakfast in Jefferson City and then a ride out through the rolling hills of the countryside that is crisscrossed by three different rivers in the area. We end up just south of Vienna at Moreland's Restaurant along the Gasconade River for catfish lunch. This is followed by more twisty, hilly riding back to town for a little rest before dinner back at the farm. Dinner is catered by a local BBQ guy and is accompanied by more laughing and story telling. The riding continues on Sunday, but I had to be back in Dallas Monday morning, so that was the end of the party for me.
One of our friends was just back from Iraq safely, so it was a special weekend to have him back there with us.
On to the ride......
I left out of Dallas Thursday morning amd headed up 75. I always feel that there is nothing better to get your blood flowing first thing in the morning than a spirited juant up Central Expressway during rush hour.
I made it out the north end of the mess and stop for breakfast at the IHOP in Dennison.
After breakfast I headed on north and noticed a confererate museum in Atoka. I had been by here many times, but had never seen it on past trips.
Who knew that the shopping cart was invented in Oklahoma?
(taken with my cell phone...)
There was a monument to the Butterfield stage. This is for Elzi…
A historic cabin and church that were nearby on the grounds. It was a very well done exibit for such a small museum.
Headed on north, I decided to cut over to Tulsa and take a look at Route 66. As I have posted before, I have been on all of 66 from Shamrock, TX west to Santa Monica, but only bits and pieces of it on the east side. After arriving in Tulsa, I went west into downtown on 66, then turned around and came back east.
The Farmer’s Public Market building was beautiful. I love art deco and this was a great example.
I did not get a lot of pictures in town, mostly because I was a little pressed for time. I did not get to go see the Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. I am sure I would have loved it.
I stopped at Tally’s Café for a lunch of an open faced roast beef plate and fried green tomatoes. It sure was good.
On the road again, I went through Catoosa and saw this
I was so excited! I had read about the Blue Whale and had seen it on TV many times, and here it was right in front of me. I know this sounds stupid, but this was the highlight of the entire trip,
The bridge over the Verdigris River
I went through Claremore, home of Will Rodgers without stopping, but there was lots of things to see as I was passing through town.
A few assorted photos taken along the way heading northeast
Things that “Used to be something” It was kind of sad to see these places that were new and special in another time….
random shots
Cool bumper sticker. No idea why…..
For Tim K.
Packard dealership in Afton
peeking in the window...
Another place that “used to be”
I had a little free time to kill while someone with the Oklahoma State Police was checking on my driving record….
(Just a warning - 74 in a 65 completely out in the middle of nowhere…...
On to Miami, (pronounced Myamuh by those that live there, for some reason…)
The Coleman Theater, 1929
and the last of the Waylan’s Hamburgers the Ku-Ku chain. There used to be over 200 in the chain…
NEXT
Baxter Springs
Rainbow Curve Bridge
"Used to be......"
Spring River Inn, built 1905. Burned down
Galena train depot
NEXT
I met up with some friends in Joplin that were heading my way. The next morning, all decided to come with me as we continued East on 66 to Springfield. I didn’t get to stop for pictures much, but I did get this one…
We turned North in Springfield and went by Lake of the Ozarks on the way to Jefferson City.
No pictures.
Once arriving at the motel, we met up with more folks headed to the farm. A lot of people were camping at the farm, but there were quite a few at the motel.
My trusty steed on the farm
sunset at the farm
Saturday morning after breakfast, we all headed to the capitol for a group shot. I did not take the “official” photo, but here are a few random shots
In the countryside
After lunch, a friend and I broke off from the group. We headed back over some of the roads we had just come down in order to look around and take a few pictures.
All that is left of the mill town of Paydown, MO.
In Vienna
Check out the hinges on this Catholic church’s doors in Westphalia
And it was back to the farm for dinner.
Sunday morning I left Jeff City and went south to Rolla where I got back on 66 and headed west.
Sunrise
A few assorted 66 pictures from Rolla back toward Springfield.
I hit the interstate in Springfield and headed home. I hit rain at the Missouri – Oklahoma state line and was in it all the way to my driveway.
Back in Texas
The weekend consists of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill Friday evening, followed by fireworks. Saturday is breakfast in Jefferson City and then a ride out through the rolling hills of the countryside that is crisscrossed by three different rivers in the area. We end up just south of Vienna at Moreland's Restaurant along the Gasconade River for catfish lunch. This is followed by more twisty, hilly riding back to town for a little rest before dinner back at the farm. Dinner is catered by a local BBQ guy and is accompanied by more laughing and story telling. The riding continues on Sunday, but I had to be back in Dallas Monday morning, so that was the end of the party for me.
One of our friends was just back from Iraq safely, so it was a special weekend to have him back there with us.
On to the ride......
I left out of Dallas Thursday morning amd headed up 75. I always feel that there is nothing better to get your blood flowing first thing in the morning than a spirited juant up Central Expressway during rush hour.
I made it out the north end of the mess and stop for breakfast at the IHOP in Dennison.
After breakfast I headed on north and noticed a confererate museum in Atoka. I had been by here many times, but had never seen it on past trips.
Who knew that the shopping cart was invented in Oklahoma?
(taken with my cell phone...)There was a monument to the Butterfield stage. This is for Elzi…
A historic cabin and church that were nearby on the grounds. It was a very well done exibit for such a small museum.
Headed on north, I decided to cut over to Tulsa and take a look at Route 66. As I have posted before, I have been on all of 66 from Shamrock, TX west to Santa Monica, but only bits and pieces of it on the east side. After arriving in Tulsa, I went west into downtown on 66, then turned around and came back east.
The Farmer’s Public Market building was beautiful. I love art deco and this was a great example.
I did not get a lot of pictures in town, mostly because I was a little pressed for time. I did not get to go see the Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. I am sure I would have loved it.
I stopped at Tally’s Café for a lunch of an open faced roast beef plate and fried green tomatoes. It sure was good.
On the road again, I went through Catoosa and saw this
I was so excited! I had read about the Blue Whale and had seen it on TV many times, and here it was right in front of me. I know this sounds stupid, but this was the highlight of the entire trip,
The bridge over the Verdigris River
I went through Claremore, home of Will Rodgers without stopping, but there was lots of things to see as I was passing through town.
A few assorted photos taken along the way heading northeast
Things that “Used to be something” It was kind of sad to see these places that were new and special in another time….
random shots
Cool bumper sticker. No idea why…..
For Tim K.
Packard dealership in Afton
peeking in the window...
Another place that “used to be”
I had a little free time to kill while someone with the Oklahoma State Police was checking on my driving record….
(Just a warning - 74 in a 65 completely out in the middle of nowhere…...
On to Miami, (pronounced Myamuh by those that live there, for some reason…)
The Coleman Theater, 1929
and the last of the Waylan’s Hamburgers the Ku-Ku chain. There used to be over 200 in the chain…
NEXT
Baxter Springs
Rainbow Curve Bridge
"Used to be......"
Spring River Inn, built 1905. Burned down
Galena train depot
NEXT
I met up with some friends in Joplin that were heading my way. The next morning, all decided to come with me as we continued East on 66 to Springfield. I didn’t get to stop for pictures much, but I did get this one…
We turned North in Springfield and went by Lake of the Ozarks on the way to Jefferson City.
No pictures.
Once arriving at the motel, we met up with more folks headed to the farm. A lot of people were camping at the farm, but there were quite a few at the motel.
My trusty steed on the farm
sunset at the farm
Saturday morning after breakfast, we all headed to the capitol for a group shot. I did not take the “official” photo, but here are a few random shots
In the countryside
After lunch, a friend and I broke off from the group. We headed back over some of the roads we had just come down in order to look around and take a few pictures.
All that is left of the mill town of Paydown, MO.
In Vienna
Check out the hinges on this Catholic church’s doors in Westphalia
And it was back to the farm for dinner.
Sunday morning I left Jeff City and went south to Rolla where I got back on 66 and headed west.
Sunrise
A few assorted 66 pictures from Rolla back toward Springfield.
I hit the interstate in Springfield and headed home. I hit rain at the Missouri – Oklahoma state line and was in it all the way to my driveway.
Back in Texas
I love all the "used to be" shots! I often encounter old and run down places and wonder what they must have been like in their prime. So often we take for granted that many thing will simply endure forever. I like reminders like this that things don't always work out as we might expect.
66 is awesome. 
