Travels With Randy Route 66 In The Fall of '26 Episode 9 is here!
The Stars At Night...Are Big And Bright...On Route 66 In Texas!!!!
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Route 66 Texas Observations
Randy and Bubba discussed their experiences with socializing and making new friends as they age, noting how their friend groups have naturally narrowed over time. They then shifted to talking about Randy's recent trip through Texas on Route 66, where he observed limited state government support for the Route 66 centennial celebrations compared to Oklahoma. Randy described driving through sparsely populated areas with few remaining businesses, highlighting Shamrock as a notable exception with its preserved Art Deco gas station and visitor center, while noting that most Route 66 landmarks in Texas were maintained by local towns rather than state government.
Route 66 Texas Travel Experiences
Randy discussed his experiences traveling Route 66 through Texas, sharing details about his visits to Amarillo, where he encountered navigation challenges due to poorly marked Route 66 signage and had to drive on a one-way street in the wrong direction. He described seeing a completed mural in Amarillo that spanned nearly a block and was Route 66-themed. Randy also visited the Cadillac Ranch and Slug Bug Ranch attractions, noting how the latter had expanded from VW bugs to include various painted items. He highlighted Adrian as the geometric center of Route 66, where he met the owner of Dream Maker Station gift shop who reported a 50-50 mix of international and domestic visitors. Randy concluded by describing Glen Rio, a small ghost town near the Texas-New Mexico border that features an abandoned motel with a newly repaired sign and is located near a dispensary, making it a unique stop on the Route 66 journey.
Route 66 Travel Experiences
Randy discussed their Route 66 travel experiences, focusing on the challenges and attractions across different sections of the highway. They described the transition from the more developed eastern sections to the more desolate western areas of Texas and New Mexico, highlighting towns like San Jon and Tucumcari where revitalization efforts have preserved some of the historic motels and businesses. Randy explained the historical context of Route 66, including the story of how the governor's dispute with Santa Fe led to the creation of an alternative route through Moriarty to Albuquerque, and mentioned upcoming plans to visit Santa Rosa and explore both the original and alternative route alignments.
Travel, Tech, and Podcast Discussion
Randy and Bubba discussed their recent travels, with Randy planning to drive Route 66 to Sapulpa in December and Bubba mentioning their upcoming coverage of Albuquerque including the Balloon Fiesta. They extensively discussed streaming services and cable TV, comparing costs and convenience, with both agreeing they likely pay more than $150 monthly despite cutting the cord. The conversation then shifted to AI assistants, where Randy shared his experience using Grokbot for business and trading, Muse for personal tasks, and ChatGPT's different personalities for philosophical discussions. They concluded by discussing their podcast's growing following, noting they are just 100 followers away from reaching 40,000 subscribers.
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