Route 66

I have just recently taken on a commission with Lincoln Hospital to paint three images from the area, mainly some of the old restaurants that used to be along Route 66.

The Woman and I spent a hot Thursday driving along the Mother Road and taking a step back in time to when there was no Interstate Highway and every town had there own little attraction to lure drivers in for a bite to eat or to stay the night.

Our first stop was to the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce to get our bearings and to check out any images that they might have for my paintings. Then it was off to get some photos of the buildings the way they look now.

We had to stop by Hallie's on the square in Lincoln for the original Schnitzel sandwich - a huge breaded piece of pork ( The Woman and I shared one - the restaurant even put it on separate buns) I would liken it to a tenderloin but not as thin. It truly was an awesome sandwich .Bring cash as they do not accept credit cards.

We then left with our bellies full to continue on our trek to Broadwell - and the Famous Pig Hip - which is now a museum to everything Route 66 - Ernie Edwards ( the now 90 year old founder of the restaurant was waiting to tell his story and show us even more old photos) After we had sat and talked with Ernie and Fran (his third wife-he says he wore the first two out) someone comes in. A random lady from Colorado driving Route 66 and just stopping to see the museum.

The Woman and I continue our journey to Atlanta IL - there in the middle of town is huge Paul Bunyan holding a hotdog and too our amazement on this now 95 degree day with oppressive humidity there were yet again more people out taking photos and just driving the road.

As for The Woman and I we could hear our pool calling so we headed back home.