24June2008 Everything is big in Texas
Mammy drove all the way from Fort Worth to Amarillo (pronounced 'Am-er-rillah' by the locals). We were taken aback when the fastest route, spouted out by our GPS, entailed going through Oklahoma City whereas there was a shorter, more direct route! Oh well, we were not in a hurry, so we followed the GPS.
The recommended way ran parallel to the old Route 66. So we were able to make some of the old Route 66 stops, like at McLean's, to visit the Devil's Rope Museum.
That evening, we ate at...no wait, see the photo of the steak later.
Distance traveled 512.3 miles (this number includes trip to Big Texan Steak Ranch)
Getting out of Fortworth, the jumble of overpasses looked daunting!
This was Braum's. As fastfoods go, it was fine...wait till you see the desserts.
How can one resist a dessert menu like this?
At times, being on the road can be very interesting - was that hay?
McLean in Texas was one of the stops along the Old Route 66.
The Devil's Rope Museum also housed the Old Route 66 Association of Texas.
An old pump, transplanted from a Route 66 gas station, was in the museum lobby
Inside the Devil's Rope Museum were barbed wires one would never see even in one's worst nightmare. Barbed wires were opposed by all when first introduced. Some did not believe they were strong enough to contain livestock. Others were concerned that the barbs would hurt the animals. The cattlemen that had to drive herds to markets resisted fences which sometimes also barred the animals from getting to water holes. There was a lot of violence till state legislators made fencing cutting a crime. According to legend, widespread acceptance came when an enterprising salesmen gave a demonstration with a herd corraled with barbed wire. Shots were fired to start a stampede. But the fences withstood the charge. Moreover, the animals calmed down not wanting to breech the fence another time. Since Texas is so big, many thousands of miles of barbed wire ended up being used.
Besides barb wires, there were War obstacle wires, and plenty of other tools like hole diggers, post diggers, pliers, wretches, and other special patented multi-purpose tools. For a shot of barbed wires, go to the photos from our visit to the Stockyard Museum at Fortworth.
Hey that's a nice antique-looking box.
Anybody recognise the movie idol of the 50's? James Dean, the rebellious angry heart throb.
Wire wagon - these kept moving as new fences extended across the land
A cowboy's work involved handling barbed wires to keep the critters from straying
Of the other exhibits about life in the 'cowboy days', we came upon this stripped down saddle which looked very interesting
Of course there was a souvenir shop that happened to have literature on the history of the Old Route 66 and all the stories spun around it
Advertising other Old Route 66 attractions - The Big Texan 72 oz steak! We'll be there!
Route 66, 2200 miles long, ran from Chicago to Los Angeles. At one time it was portrayed as Main Street of America - a symbol of opportunity, adventure and exploration for travellers. The 60's TV series Route 66 captured the nation's imagination. Crossing different lifestyles and sometimes even different cultures, for many, the trip itself was the reward. The stretch that crossed Texas ran roughly along the I-40.
Restauranteurs and retailers from towns along the Old Route 66 set up associations to revive the nostalgia, the culture and the lifestyles then. Here, a replica of a diner with its pouty waitress and irate hamburger flipper, go to FULL SCREEN to see the menu on the board.
Not a few episodes of the Route 66 on TV started with the heroes walking in looking for a Coke or asking for directions. There was even a hit by Frank Sinatra which went "...get your kicks, on Route 66"
This was the first Philips 66 gas station in Texas along Old Route 66 - the lady was a tourist trying to record her journey down memory lane, her companion was in the red sports car.
The owner of the immaculate Corvette was also trying to relive his youth on Route 66!
Driving by, one can't miss this place.
Everything was big in Texas - if you saw the size of that critter, you wouldn't question the size of the steak
If you can't go to them, they will come for you - with a stretch limo, that is. Free limosine service to and from The Big Texan from I-40 motels and RV Parks
Hey, might as well get a picture taken whilst we wait.
Yep, that's a souvenir shop in the waiting area of the restaurant. Since many diners had to wait, the shop did roaring business
It was free, provided one finished all the sides as well, in an hour.
Got an idea of the size of this slab of meat? (Double click to go to FULL SCREEN). The winners had their names chalked up on a board with their ages and weights. This was really dead serious. They even had a stop-clock monitoring the progress of the contestants. Of that night's winners - two were under 200 lbs and on the right side of 25, the third weighed 260lbs and was 60! No, we didn't even think of trying.
A huge place but it was busy, many were local customers. They had other interesting items besides steak. For starters, how about fried genuine Diamondback; the menu let on that rattlesnake had very little meat and lots of bones; but you are forewarned that gripes and complaints will get you a live one! Note that this is a seasonal item and supply was subject to availability or supplier who got careless; cost - $6.45. Another note worthy appetiser - Howlers, aka Blazin' Saddles - fresh sliced Jalapenos, breaded and deepfried.
Desserts were like mountainS and the advertising shamelessly claimed " It may require 2 or 4 persons, BUT only 1 Texan, to finish it".
Have trouble paying cash or lost your credit card? No problem - they accept gold and bullion as well!
The guys that made music weren't young - so wonderful to have no age discrimination - naturally i joined in the singing.
Hmmm, wonder what breakfast would be like!?
The recommended way ran parallel to the old Route 66. So we were able to make some of the old Route 66 stops, like at McLean's, to visit the Devil's Rope Museum.
That evening, we ate at...no wait, see the photo of the steak later.
Distance traveled 512.3 miles (this number includes trip to Big Texan Steak Ranch)
Getting out of Fortworth, the jumble of overpasses looked daunting!
This was Braum's. As fastfoods go, it was fine...wait till you see the desserts.
How can one resist a dessert menu like this?
At times, being on the road can be very interesting - was that hay?
McLean in Texas was one of the stops along the Old Route 66.
The Devil's Rope Museum also housed the Old Route 66 Association of Texas.
An old pump, transplanted from a Route 66 gas station, was in the museum lobby
Inside the Devil's Rope Museum were barbed wires one would never see even in one's worst nightmare. Barbed wires were opposed by all when first introduced. Some did not believe they were strong enough to contain livestock. Others were concerned that the barbs would hurt the animals. The cattlemen that had to drive herds to markets resisted fences which sometimes also barred the animals from getting to water holes. There was a lot of violence till state legislators made fencing cutting a crime. According to legend, widespread acceptance came when an enterprising salesmen gave a demonstration with a herd corraled with barbed wire. Shots were fired to start a stampede. But the fences withstood the charge. Moreover, the animals calmed down not wanting to breech the fence another time. Since Texas is so big, many thousands of miles of barbed wire ended up being used.
Besides barb wires, there were War obstacle wires, and plenty of other tools like hole diggers, post diggers, pliers, wretches, and other special patented multi-purpose tools. For a shot of barbed wires, go to the photos from our visit to the Stockyard Museum at Fortworth.
Hey that's a nice antique-looking box.
Anybody recognise the movie idol of the 50's? James Dean, the rebellious angry heart throb.
Wire wagon - these kept moving as new fences extended across the land
A cowboy's work involved handling barbed wires to keep the critters from straying
Of the other exhibits about life in the 'cowboy days', we came upon this stripped down saddle which looked very interesting
Of course there was a souvenir shop that happened to have literature on the history of the Old Route 66 and all the stories spun around it
Advertising other Old Route 66 attractions - The Big Texan 72 oz steak! We'll be there!
Route 66, 2200 miles long, ran from Chicago to Los Angeles. At one time it was portrayed as Main Street of America - a symbol of opportunity, adventure and exploration for travellers. The 60's TV series Route 66 captured the nation's imagination. Crossing different lifestyles and sometimes even different cultures, for many, the trip itself was the reward. The stretch that crossed Texas ran roughly along the I-40.
Restauranteurs and retailers from towns along the Old Route 66 set up associations to revive the nostalgia, the culture and the lifestyles then. Here, a replica of a diner with its pouty waitress and irate hamburger flipper, go to FULL SCREEN to see the menu on the board.
Not a few episodes of the Route 66 on TV started with the heroes walking in looking for a Coke or asking for directions. There was even a hit by Frank Sinatra which went "...get your kicks, on Route 66"
This was the first Philips 66 gas station in Texas along Old Route 66 - the lady was a tourist trying to record her journey down memory lane, her companion was in the red sports car.
The owner of the immaculate Corvette was also trying to relive his youth on Route 66!
Driving by, one can't miss this place.
Everything was big in Texas - if you saw the size of that critter, you wouldn't question the size of the steak
If you can't go to them, they will come for you - with a stretch limo, that is. Free limosine service to and from The Big Texan from I-40 motels and RV Parks
Hey, might as well get a picture taken whilst we wait.
Yep, that's a souvenir shop in the waiting area of the restaurant. Since many diners had to wait, the shop did roaring business
It was free, provided one finished all the sides as well, in an hour.
Got an idea of the size of this slab of meat? (Double click to go to FULL SCREEN). The winners had their names chalked up on a board with their ages and weights. This was really dead serious. They even had a stop-clock monitoring the progress of the contestants. Of that night's winners - two were under 200 lbs and on the right side of 25, the third weighed 260lbs and was 60! No, we didn't even think of trying.
A huge place but it was busy, many were local customers. They had other interesting items besides steak. For starters, how about fried genuine Diamondback; the menu let on that rattlesnake had very little meat and lots of bones; but you are forewarned that gripes and complaints will get you a live one! Note that this is a seasonal item and supply was subject to availability or supplier who got careless; cost - $6.45. Another note worthy appetiser - Howlers, aka Blazin' Saddles - fresh sliced Jalapenos, breaded and deepfried.
Desserts were like mountainS and the advertising shamelessly claimed " It may require 2 or 4 persons, BUT only 1 Texan, to finish it".
Have trouble paying cash or lost your credit card? No problem - they accept gold and bullion as well!
The guys that made music weren't young - so wonderful to have no age discrimination - naturally i joined in the singing.
Hmmm, wonder what breakfast would be like!?
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