September 5, 2006: Before leaving Cuba, MO, the Austins lined-up against one of Cuba's famous murals for local reporters and a photo-op. With Fran in their rear-view mirrors, off they went headed for Springfield, MO. Stopping only for a red-carpet breakfast at Rolla and an 'atmospheric' lunch at a cafe in Lebanon, where local reporters were given an unexpected scoop, the five (plus support car) arrived to a grand welcome by the Best Western in Springfield. The president of the Missouri Route 66 Association also came to meet the crews - what wonderful support!
A relaxing dip in the hot tub was much appreciated by the Austin 7 drivers and navigators.
e-mailed Barry McGuire from the speed channel informing him of your trip, he
indicated that he would try to catch up with you....gave him your web site
information. Hope all goes well, enjoyed visiting with you in Butler. Safe
journey.
Jack McKain -'the garage guy', Butler, Pa.
Cathy Sank
Posted by: Jack McKain | September 05, 2006 at 08:08 PM
Hi Everybody,
What a pleasure it was to be able to spend the evening at dinner with all of you on Sept.4, and to see you off the next morning. We, here in Cuba, MO., hope you enjoyed your stay with us and wish you "happy travels" for the rest of your journey. Keep in touch when you get back home.
Your 66 friend,
Fran
Posted by: Fran Eickhoff | September 06, 2006 at 11:32 AM
To Vince Lee
Hope to see you in Calabasas - long time friend of Trevor Picken and MG owner. Hope this hot weather is not too demanding of car and occupants. Plan to be at the Good Nite Inn for your arrival. I'm sure we'll recognise you. I have a "Lazy Daze" 24 ft Motor Home.
Hope this message gets to you somehow.
Laurie Cooke
Posted by: Laurie Cooke | September 06, 2006 at 05:12 PM
To Vince Lee
Hope to see you in Calabasas - long time friend of Trevor Picken and MG owner. Hope this hot weather is not too demanding of car and occupants. Plan to be at the Good Nite Inn for your arrival. I'm sure we'll recognise you. I have a "Lazy Daze" 24 ft Motor Home.
Hope this message gets to you somehow.
Laurie Cooke
Posted by: Laurie Cooke | September 06, 2006 at 05:20 PM
Dear Veronica and Diana,
Christopher is very interested to know that you have been through two towns called Springfield. As a mad simpsons fan he keeps asking it there really is a town called Springfield. Now he knows!
Posted by: Stephanie Duffy | September 07, 2006 at 11:59 AM