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Title: Next Summer
Post by: Randy Ryan on August 28, 2009, 10:38:51 AM

Well, I'm finally going to do something I've wanted to do for a long time, I'm going to take 3 weeks and tour Rt 66 on my 1950 Indian motorcycle. Of course that means a serious curtailing of my modeling activities but I've been kind of burnt out anyway. Even though this is a motorcycle trip, I sure would like to meet up with some stunt flyers along the way as I pass on through. So, there must be clubs and groups along the 66 corridor within 50-75 miles. Could you guys let me know where you're at so I might be able to swing by and meet and watch you fly a bit? I won't be on any schedule, and I don't know how far west I'll get since I like to stop and explore and wander, but it'd be nice to have a few opportunities to meet up and tells some lies with some of you.

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: peabody on August 28, 2009, 12:34:29 PM

Way cool Randy!
I rode (or tried to ride) Route 66 in 1982....I would wager that it is a LOT easier to find stretches of the original road now than then because of appreciation for what it stood/stands for.....
I've also ridden all of Route 6, and almost all of Route 50....
Have fun!

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Bob Reeves on August 28, 2009, 04:37:06 PM

Make sure you plan a stop in Tulsa, field is only 3 miles off old 66.

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Randy Ryan on August 28, 2009, 05:05:05 PM

Quote from: Bob Reeves on August 28, 2009, 04:37:06 PM

Make sure you plan a stop in Tulsa, field is only 3 miles off old 66.

OK Bob, I'm laying out my plans now so how about some directions I can put in my travel book?

Thanks

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Marvin Denny on August 28, 2009, 06:31:39 PM

  Swing into Wichita KS and I will get bud Burroughs and Lew (the Silver Foxx) Woolard and we can go fly.

  Bigiron Marvin Denny   (316)838-8494

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Randy Ryan on August 28, 2009, 06:34:54 PM

Quote from: Marvin Denny on August 28, 2009, 06:31:39 PM

  Swing into Wichita KS and I will get bud Burroughs and Lew (the Silver Foxx) Woolard and we can go fly.

  Bigiron Marvin Denny   (316)838-8494

Thanks Marvin, its in the book!

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Bob Reeves on August 28, 2009, 06:40:52 PM

Quote from: Randy Ryan on August 28, 2009, 05:05:05 PM

OK Bob, I'm laying out my plans now so how about some directions I can put in my travel book?

Thanks

http://www.tulsacl.com/    Map and directions

When it gets closer to your departure drop me an email, bike was sold several years ago but still have a can of chain lube  :)

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: RC Storick on August 28, 2009, 06:52:01 PM

Quote from: Randy Ryan on August 28, 2009, 06:34:54 PM

Thanks Marvin, its in the book!

As long as your that far come see us in St.Louis I'll fly with ya and we can ride or bikes together.

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Jim Kraft on August 28, 2009, 06:57:55 PM

Hey Randy; I just live 90 miles north of Wichita, and I can have Marvin let me know when you are going to be there, so I can meet up with you also. We have traded some engines in the past, and it would be nice to meet you in person. I might ride my Harley down, or drive the van with some planes.

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Bill Adair on August 28, 2009, 10:18:04 PM

Randy,

One of my new flying buddies (another Bill Lee), just rode the western part of Rt 66 into Tucson, on his Harley. Said he really enjoyed the trip, and was very well received by folks along the old route.

Don't think he gets on the forums, but I will ask him if he can offer any advice for your trip.


Bill

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Randy Ryan on August 29, 2009, 05:24:33 PM

Thanks everyone, I'm really lookig forward to this, its a long time coming. I've covered little bit of it in Cal and Az, but there's so much there, and so much history.

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: EddyR on August 29, 2009, 06:08:22 PM

Randy I road 66 in 1975. I did all of Texas NM and Arizona.A lot of it was still open then. Rebecca  and I are going to do the Arizona section and part of NM in 2 weeks.
Ed

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Jim Snelson on August 29, 2009, 06:18:44 PM

If you get to Albuquerque give us a call. You can stop by the shop or the field depending on the day you are here. Route 66 runs through the middle of town and my shop is about 2 miles off of 66.

Jim Snelson
www.clcentral.com

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Randy Ryan on August 31, 2009, 09:28:54 AM

Now its getting interesting, I'm really excited about this!

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Randy Ryan on September 02, 2009, 05:51:53 AM

So that's it?? No other modelers or clubs along the Rt66 corridor?

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Elwyn Aud on September 04, 2009, 04:43:53 PM

Reeves' Field east of Catoosa, Ok

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: Randy Ryan on September 04, 2009, 06:25:39 PM

Thanks Elwyn

Title: Re: Next Summer
Post by: john e. holliday on September 05, 2009, 08:36:15 AM

I don't think Kansas City is on route 66.  DOC Holliday