Thanks to all who replied to this. Sorry I missed most of the active
conversation as I wasn't able to connect all weekend.

As far as Route 66 goes we certainly know it will have its fair share of
"depressing" sights. I also know that there are many parts that just don't
exist anymore. To make it more confusing i see that there were actually
several "alternate" routes as parts of the highway were moved throughout its
existance.

That being said I have been reading up (book and web) and I think there is
enough there (operational or not) that it would be worth the trip. There
seems to be a Route 66 preservation group in each of the eight states and a
mess of maps and guides for fairly decent prices from each.

As far as "Cars" goes - well yes that was a pretty deep running topic in
that movie. That wasn't our inspiration but I have read that the movie has
infused its fair share of new interest in the "Mother Road".

Someone mentioned a book called "Road Trip USA" or something close tot hat.
I saw that at the book store the other day. It looks like a great find. I
had planned on getting it and with your rave review I will be sure to do
that.

Well, thanks again for the posts. We certainly wouldn't be going any time
soon so I have a lot of time to research and plan.

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Thanks,

Jeff
90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It needs a lot of work)
86' (Soon to be donating organs to the 90')
85' GL (sidelined but to be resurrected in the near future)