I can remember in 1962, that my parents threw us three girls in the 1960 Chevy Parkwood station wagon and drove us from Grand Rapids Michigan to Inyokern California on Route 66 in the month of June. In Oklahoma we stopped at a campground, I think, in a place called Red Rock Canyon. My Dad and my middle sister slept in a tent outside and my oldest sister, my Mom and I slept in the back of the station wagon. My Dad and my middle sister came back to the car when my sister peed in the tent and got Dad all wet. We lost five tires on separate incidents along the way. When we were in Texas someone was passing our car and yelling, "Your Tar" " Your Tar". It took us awhile to decipher the Texas drawl! I can remember stopping in Gallup New Mexico to stop for breakfast at this little cafe. They were so busy with only one waitress and she dropped orange juice right by our table. My mother got up, went into the kitchen, grabbed a mop and some rags and began to clean the floor and the table. She then took the mop and bucket back into the kitchen and began to wait on tables. When she felt the young girl was caught up, we ate our breakfast and moved on to the Petrified forest where it was so hot. We had one of those water bags hanging on the front of the grill and one of those old window air conditioners where you pulled the string an cold air came out. My head was in my mothers lap and she pulled the string and all the cold water came down on my head. So Route 66 was one of my favorite memories at the age of 10 years old and I am 69 years old today. Chuck, Bertha, Janet, Jill and Joy travelled Route 66. Just a note to say we drove across country to visit my Aunt and Uncle in Inyokern California. My Uncle was on a submarine for 19 years serving in the Navy and his 20th year was spent on shore duty at China Lake Naval Weapons base in Ridgecrest California. We moved to the desert in 1964 and I have been a desert rat ever since. Thanks for the memories.
I tell everyone they should drive cross country at least once. If for nothing else just the change in landscape from the East to West is just amazing. I’ve done it 4 or 5 times in a car a couple as a kid in a motorhome and many times in a 18 wheeler. I’d leave tomorrow if I could.
Your Route 66 series has me grasped to every second right to the very end with the cool footage of the nostalgic stops and the coolest narrator by Gary the Gemini Giant!! Next Sunday's video, I'm having a bucket of popcorn and an icy cold soda to complete the experience!!
As I saw you at the Lincoln Library I saw the dresses Mary Lincoln wore. I read a great book on the relationship of Mary and Elizabeth Keckley a former black slave, and Mary's dress maker. Well worth the read.
We did a trip on Route 66 in 1972 in a station wagon with my parents and 5 of us kids. My sister was car sick the entire trip and nobody wanted to sit next to her in case she got sick. Unfortunately she ended up in the worse possible seat for somebody suffering from motion sickness. She was in the rear facing far back seat of the station wagon. It was definitely a trip to remember. My husband and I have gone back and visited several portions of old Route 66. You bring back several childhood memories. As a child we took many a trip from Chicago to Springfield, Illinois on Route 66. Thanks for the smiles and the laughs.
Over the years my husband and I have developed a taste for road trips. We completed Seattle to San Diego recently and had the best time. After watching just two episodes of your new series, Route 66 has moved to the top of our list. Thank you for introducing us to the joys of this route ❤️
I am so looking forward to your St Louis edition! Thank you for highlighting all of these historic spots. My bucket list is getting longer because of your blogs.
Really enjoying watching this. I’m 65 and as a young girl was fascinated with Route 66. Loved the cars from that era. Thanks for taking us along. Best wishes from Glasgow, Scotland.
I love the route 66 trip, someday my wife and i would love to do this route, it will happen! I love Gary, that is so hilarious!! I really love the new voice for Charlie, it is amazing. We had a dog for many years and she still has a voice in our house, just awesome!!
Route 66 is the ultimate tourist travel adventure. I can't wait until we can go. Looks like You guys are having a great time. The vintage Americana stuff is a blast.
Having pilot-trainee spouse jump straight from parking lot to public roads? You’re a braver man than I shipmate (not for her technical handling of the rig, or any threat to life & limb, but for fear of the potential harm in my sleep if I don’t phrase that constructive criticism “constructively” enough 😎). Looks like an awesome trip!
So sad, the white DREAM hats are already sold out :( Really enjoying this series!!! "Easy on the ....." -Gary "He's torn apart, he's beside himself..."
When you get to Santa Monica pier, don't forget to get your certificate to show you've completed the drive! And you should abandon the RV for one night when you get to The Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari NM. A real 1930s nostalgia stay. We took our time doing our route 66 trip and it has been one of the highlights of our travels - we tried always to drive on the original road when we could, don't care for interstates, the whole route is full of fascinating places. Go for a meal in the Roadkill Cafe in Seligman AZ with its amusingly named menu items like Swirl of Squirrel or Splatter Platter!! There are so many places it would take all day just to list them!
They are missing out on $$$ not having a bobblehead of the giant with hotdog! You guys are closing in fast on half a million subscribers. I hope you celebrate when you do.
Loved this episode. Thanks for getting back to just taking us along with you wherever you are! As much as I love you guys, I get tired of the product videos, advice, fixing stuff, etc. I want to see places you are staying, things you are doing @ camp, places you eat, places you visit, people you meet, etc. I just love feeling like we're traveling together, not going to my Sunday night lecture. ❤
Covered wagon was the first RV Trish. Also great job driving the Bird. You should explain to Trish when you "run out of air" on the air brakes they will come on and stay on until the air builds up again, nice unless you are in the middle of an intersection. Stay safe and healthy.
So great to see the latest, greatest RV gadget in use here on the KYD bird...a bungy cord for gas pedal. Any particular brand you recommend? LOL-love you guys.
We just did a big Route 66 trip and our souvenir Giant was Buck Atom from Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios in Tulsa. I was so impressed with how much of the Mother Road is left but also with some of the new additions.
It's nice to see your home state seen through someone else's eyes. Sometimes you forget the little cool things around the state. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Loving the series. You guys are awesome.
This is great fun. Don't skip a thing. BTW I just bought one of your hats. I need a hat like i need another hole in my head. At one time I had over 200. Anyway, I bought the hat because you donate to Toys for Tots. I am a 74 yr old Marine and love that you are supporting Toys for Tots. Semper Fi.
Your new book will tell you the best way to stay off the interstate highways. The people are awesome. We did the route on our Honda Goldwings. Stop and talk to the people, especially at the museums and shops. It is awesome and kind of sad looking at the empty buildings. We want to do it again now that we are both retired. Probably do it in an older car for the real feel, lol. Love your bus.
I’m a retired truck driver with 43 years of experience driving different kinds of trucks and repaired them myself. I was most concerned about using the bungee cord to pull up the accelerator when it’s stuck. This won’t work in emergency situations. Highly recommend you get it fixed immediately. It sounds like it is a broken throttle return spring and check the bottom of the pedal to make sure it isn’t getting hung up on the floor mat or something may be under it. We have watched ALL your videos and love your positive attitude and all your travels.
Hi Y'all! We love your videos and great adventurous spirit. We have been watching your channel for 4 years and you were one of the inspirations for us to quit our jobs and take a chance to live out a new adventure. If you head down to the Florida Keys one day give us a shout. Would love to collaborate with you for a "Keysie" video from your perspective, by water and/or land. Our channel is small but it's just a documentary of our adventures here in the Keys. We plan on doing a lot more RV traveling in 2022 so maybe we will see you on the road! Keep up the positive vibes!
The 2021 KYD Hats are now available but in limited quantity so don't wait! shop.keepyourdaydream.com We appreciate your support and together making an impact with Toys for Tots! If you're just here for the episode, it starts at 3:22 - Gary
HI there! just retuned from a Great Camp Site Elijah Clark State Park outside of Evans Ga. Beautiful water front sites. Fabulous 4 days! Just bought hats for me and for Christmas presents! Thank you allowing us to go along with you! We are constantly learning this 5th wheeler just starting out in our 70's! Never too old to start enjoying life!
Just ordered another hat. I wore my KYD khaki truckers hat around the Chili Cook-Off in Terlingua, and while camping up in Big Bend N.P. a couple weeks ago. Stylin’
Caleb's comment on the museum & parents "Hope it doesn't take long!". Was spot on! We did the Harley Davidson museum a couple years back and our kids got super impatient after about 90 minutes or so. I read most of it all, but my wife read it all except one room!
We stayed at The Texas Route 66 RV Park in Shamrock, TX. Roomy full hookup campsites. There is a dog park adjacent to their sheep and donkeys in their barn. Elvis ate at The Tower Building (in Disney CARS Flo's Diner) where we had waffle cone ice cream. Tallest ware Tower in Texas.. We had steak at Mesquite Ranch House (GREAT FOOD) just off the interstate
I really, really, really hope you can walk a bit on the original 66 in Petrified Forest Nat'l Park...and also on that stretch around Seligman with the Burma-shave signs. Have fun!!!
We love watching you and hope to cross paths someday. I just retired after 26+ years working in the prison system here in NYS. We are doing small summer trips but going to be selling our house within the next two years. We have a brand new 2021 3500 ram Cummins and our 2021 keystone cougar fifth wheel and enjoy the tips such as harvest host, route 66 etc.
Tricia I'm jealous as you were giving Charlie a hug. On out way home from visiting relatives in Illinois we stopped at Lincoln's home and went through the tour. This was back in the 60's of which a lot of what you showed was not there. Just a regular house on a road in a town. So enjoyed seeing the new stuff. This is a lot of fun so enjoying this adventure. Thanks Please give Charlie a hug from me as he is so loveable. Stay safe.
Ya’ll missed the famous cozy dog drive in on Route 66 and you also missed Lincoln’s Tomb which isn’t on Route 66 but is a must see and the old state capitol building
My husband’s sister and her company sculpted all the human figures at the Lincoln Museum . The details of the sculpts and their authentic wardrobe are incredible .
Last year for Christmas I got my husband some RV toilet paper and the white KYD hat. He just informed me while we were watching this that it is a ladies hat. (crap emoji goes here). We just got our first RV in August and hope to see you guys out on the road sometime.
Someone has probably already said this somewhere, but I thought I would just in case they haven’t. Make time while you’re in Amarillo to spend time in Palo Duro Canyon. If I remember correctly, y’all stayed only one night the last time you came through. PDC is the second largest canyon in the US. Second only to the Grand Canyon. The biggest difference is that you can drive down into Palo Duro. It’s really beautiful and worth the time spent. Loving the series!
I remember old route 66 as a little girl traveling from CA to NY and back many times. I drove on parts of it in 1974. It was a fun road to travel on except if you wanted to pass a slow moving vehicle ahead of you..
Thanks Mark & Trish for all the shows that you have done for the RV community, we have learned a lot, watching your shows. This is our 1st year watching and Rv traveling. Hopefully will get to meet some day in the near future in our home town Flagstaff,Az ~Will Just Keep Your Daydream
If I may say, my wife and I can have an upside down day and then we turn your channel on and the bright sunshine from your wonderful family makes everything that much better. You guys are so much fun to watch and your Toys for Tots program is so wonderful, especially during some of these strange times that are affecting many in a negative financial way. YOU GUYS ROCK! Keep the great times coming. We just finished the route 66 trip and your perspective has shown many things that we missed along the way. THANK YOU AND STAY SAFE. GOD BLESS TEXAS / USA
KYD Krew this quite possibly might be the greatest travel vlog on “Rout” 66 ever. 🤣 Root, Rout whatever. LOVING GARY ! Haha. Trish Great job handling the Ol Gal ! Safe Travels Amigos
1. That is exactly how it would have sounded if my husband was teaching me to drive that thing, with my oldest son giving Caleb's commentary in the background. LOL 2. I have lived most of my life in IL/MO- all over the state. So this was a trip down memory lane for me. I grew up around Springfield and 90% of my school field trips were Lincoln related. LOL! I say 2 days for Lincoln sites- one day doing what you did with the Museum, Home and Tomb. Then second day at Lincoln's New Salem about 30 miles NW of Springfield, where Lincoln lived before moving to Springfield. It's a whole village of homes with the story of the people who lived in the village at the time Lincoln did. Often they'll have historical demonstrations. 3. I know you didn't tell us where you stayed, but we stayed at the same RV park all of summer of 2019 when we were full-timing :) 4. I'm also loving this Rt.66 season! We dream of doing it after the kids are grown in my husbands 69 Impala (with a matching teardrop camper.)
I still remember When you were first in Santa Fe , New Mexico eating chili burgers, first time I saw your adventure! I was born in Santa Fe ! I RV as a traveling CT Technologist! Thanks for your adventures! Safe travels, Sam Anaya
There is something special about driving on a portion of the actual old road in your RV/bike/Skokie/whatever. Driving out of your way, adding an hour or two to your trip...totally worth it!
Thanks for the video. Route 66 is on my bucket list. I grew up on route 66, Foothill Blvd in Fontana, Ca. Give Fontana a honk for me when you drive throught.
Thinking my neighbors are starting to wonder why I'm laughing so loud every Sunday evening. It's the Gary Effect! LOL Hats ordered. Great Video. The week is complete.
Drove right through my neck of the woods. The Lincoln attractions on Springfield are top notch. The air brakes are almost an episode of their own, but they should be spring apply, air release. So if air pressure is lost brakes come on. Service brake is the same as parking brake too
Happen to be staying in Saint Robert Missouri. Our Grandson has Army bootcamp graduation on Friday here at Fort Leonard Wood. Anyway we got to go into Uranus off Route 66. Wow, if you have not stopped in yet, you should. Have a safe journey...
Route 66 is going to be a very interesting adventure, between Gary, Charlie, and their shenanigans 😜, seeing all the old historical sites, teaching Tricia how to navigate the bus, this is getting better with every episode, hang on here we go...
Found out something yesterday. We went to Apache Village RV and bought a Class A Jayco. They are located on Route 66. It is on Dunn road Hazelwood. North side of St. Louis. So, if you cross the river and Arch is on your right, you missed part of the route.
Great episode, especially since you went through our area during this one. Used to get my haircuts just up the street from Sprague's Super Service Station in Normal. Looking forward to more Route 66!
That statue was in front of a hot dog stand in Cicero on ogden Avenue for over 50 years before bunyans was sold. I lived at less 5 blocks from that place
LOVE this!!!! Rte 66 goes through our Chicago suburban town (you SKIPPED by on segment #1 - LOL!). But it was such fun to see you drive by Illinois State University, our son's alma mater. My husband & I need to take a trip south on the Mother Road, and spend some time in Pontiac, IL and the Rte 66 Museum. Looking forward to seeing St. Louis next week.
Another great video. You're losing air because your air brake system has a leak. When you apply the service brake with the spring brake released you should lose not more than 4 psi over 2 minutes. Plus the Bird should maintain its air overnight.
I’m absolutely loving this season! I read a book series a few years back, The Broken Road, by Paul Evan’s (3 book series). It’s sort of a life reset facilitated by a pilgrimage on Route 66. I’ve been fascinated by the road ever since. Definitely on my bucket list! I can’t wait for next week’s episode! Oh, and the whole not having a “park” option on The Bird, I had this exact conversation with my husband… his car is the same way and I just can’t accept it! It’s terrifying to not put a car in park! 😳🥺😱🥴
Lovin this Route 66 season. We may need to put it on our bucket list. Y’all make it so fun & interesting. See y’all next Sunday. Safe travels, WOOT! WOOT!!! 😊🇺🇸
KYD!!!! Just a heads up...In an air brake system !!!!CAUTION: Compounding the brakes happens when a service brake application is made with the park brake still applied. This can result in damaged brake components and possibly brake failure. To avoid compounding, the park brake should be released before a foot brake application is made.
Great Route 66 vids! We crossed over 66 while driving to Denver, while driving on Route 36, the original pony express route, but almost unused now ( they have a museum too!
We traveled Route 66 this year as well as cross country LA to Tampa and it was amazing our kids loved it especially the donkeys in Oatman, AZ. There is a podcast on Route 66 that has some interesting info. Can’t wait to watch your journey unfold especially how to navigate it in a RV. But if you get a chance try to stay in at least one iconic Route 66 hotel/motel. Happy Travels!!
You could of gone into The Old Capital, which was near by the Museum, the railroad station where the big Lincoln-Douglas debate and the same place they brought his body back from DC to bury, which you should of went to his tomb also. Then about 20 miles Northwest of Springfield, is a reconstruction of the village where Abraham Lincoln spent his early adulthood, Lincoln's New Salem.
Nice to see a trip through my area, lots to do in Central IL, sorry it rained in you. We've biked on Rt 66 from Normal North abc excited to have the trail go all along the mother road. Thanks for all your hard work and sharing your adventures!!
I have a Wanderlodge just like yours, same layout & color scheme! And I've always wanted to do Route 66. You guys are inspiring me to get out there and do it!
I can remember in 1962, that my parents threw us three girls in the 1960 Chevy Parkwood station wagon and drove us from Grand Rapids Michigan to Inyokern California on Route 66 in the month of June. In Oklahoma we stopped at a campground, I think, in a place called Red Rock Canyon. My Dad and my middle sister slept in a tent outside and my oldest sister, my Mom and I slept in the back of the station wagon. My Dad and my middle sister came back to the car when my sister peed in the tent and got Dad all wet. We lost five tires on separate incidents along the way. When we were in Texas someone was passing our car and yelling, "Your Tar" " Your Tar". It took us awhile to decipher the Texas drawl! I can remember stopping in Gallup New Mexico to stop for breakfast at this little cafe. They were so busy with only one waitress and she dropped orange juice right by our table. My mother got up, went into the kitchen, grabbed a mop and some rags and began to clean the floor and the table. She then took the mop and bucket back into the kitchen and began to wait on tables. When she felt the young girl was caught up, we ate our breakfast and moved on to the Petrified forest where it was so hot. We had one of those water bags hanging on the front of the grill and one of those old window air conditioners where you pulled the string an cold air came out. My head was in my mothers lap and she pulled the string and all the cold water came down on my head. So Route 66 was one of my favorite memories at the age of 10 years old and I am 69 years old today. Chuck, Bertha, Janet, Jill and Joy travelled Route 66. Just a note to say we drove across country to visit my Aunt and Uncle in Inyokern California. My Uncle was on a submarine for 19 years serving in the Navy and his 20th year was spent on shore duty at China Lake Naval Weapons base in Ridgecrest California. We moved to the desert in 1964 and I have been a desert rat ever since. Thanks for the memories.
Sounds like a novel in this story!
Loved this story!
What an awesome story you've shared with us all!
Great comment and good memories!!
I love this story. What a great child hood.
I tell everyone they should drive cross country at least once. If for nothing else just the change in landscape from the East to West is just amazing. I’ve done it 4 or 5 times in a car a couple as a kid in a motorhome and many times in a 18 wheeler.
I’d leave tomorrow if I could.
I think you should do an entire episode with just Charlie and Gary narrating ! Little known fact, Elton John's "Rocket man " was written about Gary.
Your Route 66 series has me grasped to every second right to the very end with the cool footage of the nostalgic stops and the coolest narrator by Gary the Gemini Giant!! Next Sunday's video, I'm having a bucket of popcorn and an icy cold soda to complete the experience!!
“I think I was better not knowing” OMG Trish. I’m with you.🥴
I think Gemini Giant needs a command strip 😂
As I saw you at the Lincoln Library I saw the dresses Mary Lincoln wore. I read a great book on the relationship of Mary and Elizabeth Keckley a former black slave, and Mary's dress maker. Well worth the read.
I read that book too. Excellent read!
We did a trip on Route 66 in 1972 in a station wagon with my parents and 5 of us kids. My sister was car sick the entire trip and nobody wanted to sit next to her in case she got sick. Unfortunately she ended up in the worse possible seat for somebody suffering from motion sickness. She was in the rear facing far back seat of the station wagon. It was definitely a trip to remember. My husband and I have gone back and visited several portions of old Route 66. You bring back several childhood memories. As a child we took many a trip from Chicago to Springfield, Illinois on Route 66. Thanks for the smiles and the laughs.
Over the years my husband and I have developed a taste for road trips. We completed Seattle to San Diego recently and had the best time. After watching just two episodes of your new series, Route 66 has moved to the top of our list. Thank you for introducing us to the joys of this route ❤️
Who would want to do this? We would! Doing Route 66 is on our bucket list. We are really liking Gary.
I am so looking forward to your St Louis edition! Thank you for highlighting all of these historic spots. My bucket list is getting longer because of your blogs.
Really enjoying watching this. I’m 65 and as a young girl was fascinated with Route 66. Loved the cars from that era. Thanks for taking us along. Best wishes from Glasgow, Scotland.
You’re bringing back memories! Travelled Route 66 in 1962.
that's amazing...wish I was around back then
UA-camr Justin Scarred has a whole playlist of Route 66 videos, with tons of history. Your perspective is so different! Both are great!
I love the route 66 trip, someday my wife and i would love to do this route, it will happen! I love Gary, that is so hilarious!! I really love the new voice for Charlie, it is amazing. We had a dog for many years and she still has a voice in our house, just awesome!!
Route 66 is the ultimate tourist travel adventure. I can't wait until we can go. Looks like You guys are having a great time. The vintage Americana stuff is a blast.
As a truck driver I was yelling parking brake, omg you stop with the air brake and engage the parking brake to stay stopped. Paaaarking brake. LOL
Caleb said it from the back :)
Gary looks extremely confident when Trish is driving!
Dang Gary’s brother knocked Gary’s rocket off! What amazing library! Only two videos in and I’m sold on doing Route 66! Got my hats!
Nice. Thanks!
You guys truly represent what’s going right in our country right now. Absolutely awesome and so much fun to watch! Thanks for all your hard work!
Having pilot-trainee spouse jump straight from parking lot to public roads? You’re a braver man than I shipmate (not for her technical handling of the rig, or any threat to life & limb, but for fear of the potential harm in my sleep if I don’t phrase that constructive criticism “constructively” enough 😎). Looks like an awesome trip!
What a cool series! Happy Sunday funday KYD family!
Gary looks confident all the time about everything lol 🤣 ... Great job Trish!!
So sad, the white DREAM hats are already sold out :( Really enjoying this series!!! "Easy on the ....." -Gary "He's torn apart, he's beside himself..."
When you get to Santa Monica pier, don't forget to get your certificate to show you've completed the drive! And you should abandon the RV for one night when you get to The Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari NM. A real 1930s nostalgia stay. We took our time doing our route 66 trip and it has been one of the highlights of our travels - we tried always to drive on the original road when we could, don't care for interstates, the whole route is full of fascinating places. Go for a meal in the Roadkill Cafe in Seligman AZ with its amusingly named menu items like Swirl of Squirrel or Splatter Platter!! There are so many places it would take all day just to list them!
They are missing out on $$$ not having a bobblehead of the giant with hotdog!
You guys are closing in fast on half a million subscribers. I hope you celebrate when you do.
Loved this episode. Thanks for getting back to just taking us along with you wherever you are! As much as I love you guys, I get tired of the product videos, advice, fixing stuff, etc. I want to see places you are staying, things you are doing @ camp, places you eat, places you visit, people you meet, etc. I just love feeling like we're traveling together, not going to my Sunday night lecture. ❤
Thanks. Yes, we prefer those videos too.
Covered wagon was the first RV Trish. Also great job driving the Bird. You should explain to Trish when you "run out of air" on the air brakes they will come on and stay on until the air builds up again, nice unless you are in the middle of an intersection. Stay safe and healthy.
LOVE that white ruffled blouse, Trish! We are planning a trip West next spring and will hit sections of Route 66 - thanks for the preview!!
Funny when Gary falls over 😆
So great to see the latest, greatest RV gadget in use here on the KYD bird...a bungy cord for gas pedal. Any particular brand you recommend? LOL-love you guys.
We just did a big Route 66 trip and our souvenir Giant was Buck Atom from Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios in Tulsa. I was so impressed with how much of the Mother Road is left but also with some of the new additions.
It's nice to see your home state seen through someone else's eyes. Sometimes you forget the little cool things around the state. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Loving the series. You guys are awesome.
This is great fun. Don't skip a thing. BTW I just bought one of your hats. I need a hat like i need another hole in my head. At one time I had over 200. Anyway, I bought the hat because you donate to Toys for Tots. I am a 74 yr old Marine and love that you are supporting Toys for Tots. Semper Fi.
Thank you for your support!
Your new book will tell you the best way to stay off the interstate highways. The people are awesome. We did the route on our Honda Goldwings. Stop and talk to the people, especially at the museums and shops. It is awesome and kind of sad looking at the empty buildings. We want to do it again now that we are both retired. Probably do it in an older car for the real feel, lol. Love your bus.
My wife is the same way with horns. I had a siren in my 1950 Pontiac custom and she was, at every chance, hitting that button. Lol
I’m a retired truck driver with 43 years of experience driving different kinds of trucks and repaired them myself. I was most concerned about using the bungee cord to pull up the accelerator when it’s stuck. This won’t work in emergency situations. Highly recommend you get it fixed immediately. It sounds like it is a broken throttle return spring and check the bottom of the pedal to make sure it isn’t getting hung up on the floor mat or something may be under it. We have watched ALL your videos and love your positive attitude and all your travels.
We all knew what Trish was asking! the parking brake! hahaha except for Marc
Yes, I agree. I thought she was talking about the fact that the orange indicator doesn't move. Confusing at first.
This is on top of my bucket list. I will be tuned in for EVERY episode. Thank You.
Hi Y'all! We love your videos and great adventurous spirit. We have been watching your channel for 4 years and you were one of the inspirations for us to quit our jobs and take a chance to live out a new adventure. If you head down to the Florida Keys one day give us a shout. Would love to collaborate with you for a "Keysie" video from your perspective, by water and/or land. Our channel is small but it's just a documentary of our adventures here in the Keys. We plan on doing a lot more RV traveling in 2022 so maybe we will see you on the road! Keep up the positive vibes!
The 2021 KYD Hats are now available but in limited quantity so don't wait! shop.keepyourdaydream.com We appreciate your support and together making an impact with Toys for Tots!
If you're just here for the episode, it starts at 3:22 - Gary
HI there! just retuned from a Great Camp Site Elijah Clark State Park outside of Evans Ga.
Beautiful water front sites. Fabulous 4 days! Just bought hats for me and for Christmas presents! Thank you allowing us to go along with you! We are constantly learning this 5th wheeler just starting out in our 70's! Never too old to start enjoying life!
I wish you had more of the dream hats. Already sold out. Maybe offer another color if possible.
@@denisegreen3354 We're working on making some more. Check back later in the week :)
@@KeepYourDaydream I will.
Just ordered another hat.
I wore my KYD khaki truckers hat around the Chili Cook-Off in Terlingua, and while camping up in Big Bend N.P. a couple weeks ago.
Stylin’
Caleb's comment on the museum & parents "Hope it doesn't take long!". Was spot on! We did the Harley Davidson museum a couple years back and our kids got super impatient after about 90 minutes or so. I read most of it all, but my wife read it all except one room!
We stayed at The Texas Route 66 RV Park in Shamrock, TX. Roomy full hookup campsites. There is a dog park adjacent to their sheep and donkeys in their barn. Elvis ate at The Tower Building (in Disney CARS Flo's Diner) where we had waffle cone ice cream. Tallest ware Tower in Texas.. We had steak at Mesquite Ranch House (GREAT FOOD) just off the interstate
Can't wait to see Trish driving the Big Bird down the road! What a great road trip!
I really, really, really hope you can walk a bit on the original 66 in Petrified Forest Nat'l Park...and also on that stretch around Seligman with the Burma-shave signs. Have fun!!!
Thanks for supporting toys for tots. Love the new trucker hats. The colors are so good.
So much Fun to travel 66 with you guys👍😁 Everyone needs a Gary & a Charlie❤
I took my boys and father on a spring break trip to St. Lous and on the way stopped at the Lincoln Library. I would go back again!
We love watching you and hope to cross paths someday. I just retired after 26+ years working in the prison system here in NYS. We are doing small summer trips but going to be selling our house within the next two years. We have a brand new 2021 3500 ram Cummins and our 2021 keystone cougar fifth wheel and enjoy the tips such as harvest host, route 66 etc.
Tricia I'm jealous as you were giving Charlie a hug. On out way home from visiting relatives in Illinois we stopped at Lincoln's home and went through the tour. This was back in the 60's of which a lot of what you showed was not there. Just a regular house on a road in a town. So enjoyed seeing the new stuff. This is a lot of fun so enjoying this adventure. Thanks Please give Charlie a hug from me as he is so loveable. Stay safe.
Ya’ll missed the famous cozy dog drive in on Route 66 and you also missed Lincoln’s Tomb which isn’t on Route 66 but is a must see and the old state capitol building
So what I have seen so far is that YOU ARE GETTING YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE 66!👍
My husband’s sister and her company sculpted all the human figures at the Lincoln Museum . The details of the sculpts and their authentic wardrobe are incredible .
Last year for Christmas I got my husband some RV toilet paper and the white KYD hat. He just informed me while we were watching this that it is a ladies hat. (crap emoji goes here). We just got our first RV in August and hope to see you guys out on the road sometime.
Someone has probably already said this somewhere, but I thought I would just in case they haven’t. Make time while you’re in Amarillo to spend time in Palo Duro Canyon. If I remember correctly, y’all stayed only one night the last time you came through. PDC is the second largest canyon in the US. Second only to the Grand Canyon. The biggest difference is that you can drive down into Palo Duro. It’s really beautiful and worth the time spent. Loving the series!
I remember old route 66 as a little girl traveling from CA to NY and back many times. I drove on parts of it in 1974. It was a fun road to travel on except if you wanted to pass a slow moving vehicle ahead of you..
Fun factoid, Streator is the home of Mr Baskin, of Baskin and Robbins fame.
Best line ever… “Hope your parents don’t take long.”
Agreed!! Hahaha!!!
That was a HONEST teen answer! We also have a 16 y/o!
Love your videos and we will be getting our travel trailer soon. I can’t wait to see Route 66
Thanks Mark & Trish for all the shows that you have done for the RV community, we have learned a lot, watching your shows. This is our 1st year watching and Rv traveling. Hopefully will get to meet some day in the near future in our home town Flagstaff,Az
~Will
Just Keep Your Daydream
Gary is a great addition to the kyd family
If I may say, my wife and I can have an upside down day and then we turn your channel on and the bright sunshine from your wonderful family makes everything that much better. You guys are so much fun to watch and your Toys for Tots program is so wonderful, especially during some of these strange times that are affecting many in a negative financial way. YOU GUYS ROCK! Keep the great times coming. We just finished the route 66 trip and your perspective has shown many things that we missed along the way. THANK YOU AND STAY SAFE. GOD BLESS TEXAS / USA
KYD Krew this quite possibly might be the greatest travel vlog on “Rout” 66 ever. 🤣 Root, Rout whatever. LOVING GARY ! Haha. Trish Great job handling the Ol Gal ! Safe Travels Amigos
Gary and Charlie are a great addition to your weekly shenanigans.
1. That is exactly how it would have sounded if my husband was teaching me to drive that thing, with my oldest son giving Caleb's commentary in the background. LOL
2. I have lived most of my life in IL/MO- all over the state. So this was a trip down memory lane for me. I grew up around Springfield and 90% of my school field trips were Lincoln related. LOL! I say 2 days for Lincoln sites- one day doing what you did with the Museum, Home and Tomb. Then second day at Lincoln's New Salem about 30 miles NW of Springfield, where Lincoln lived before moving to Springfield. It's a whole village of homes with the story of the people who lived in the village at the time Lincoln did. Often they'll have historical demonstrations.
3. I know you didn't tell us where you stayed, but we stayed at the same RV park all of summer of 2019 when we were full-timing :)
4. I'm also loving this Rt.66 season! We dream of doing it after the kids are grown in my husbands 69 Impala (with a matching teardrop camper.)
P. S. I love Gary!!!
I still remember When you were first in Santa Fe , New Mexico eating chili burgers, first time I saw your adventure! I was born in Santa Fe ! I RV as a traveling CT Technologist! Thanks for your adventures! Safe travels, Sam Anaya
That's tonights video - back in Santa Fe.
So much energy with these Route 66 videos. Fun !
The humor and comedy - yous are the best! Safe travels!
There are many other lovely things to visit in Springfield. So much history. His law office is there too.
The hot dog giant looks a lot like the Paul Bunyon giant. Be sure to stop in Tulsa, Clinton, and Elk City! Oklahoma has lots of route 66 to explore.
Giving the dog a voice is a great idea. There really need to be some deep conversations between the dog and Gary.
Your Bird is in phenomenal shape. I'm a little jealous.
There is something special about driving on a portion of the actual old road in your RV/bike/Skokie/whatever. Driving out of your way, adding an hour or two to your trip...totally worth it!
Another fun one. A must for all for this route. Maybe sometime soon for us to go the whole route. Be safe. Deana and Duane
Thanks for the video. Route 66 is on my bucket list. I grew up on route 66, Foothill Blvd in Fontana, Ca. Give Fontana a honk for me when you drive throught.
Thinking my neighbors are starting to wonder why I'm laughing so loud every Sunday evening. It's the Gary Effect! LOL Hats ordered. Great Video. The week is complete.
Lol. Thanks :)
Drove right through my neck of the woods. The Lincoln attractions on Springfield are top notch. The air brakes are almost an episode of their own, but they should be spring apply, air release. So if air pressure is lost brakes come on. Service brake is the same as parking brake too
Just ordered my hat and just can’t wait for next Sunday for a new episode.
That is a cool decor, Route 66 theme and driving on Route 66. Great video.
Happen to be staying in Saint Robert Missouri. Our Grandson has Army bootcamp graduation on Friday here at Fort Leonard Wood.
Anyway we got to go into Uranus off Route 66.
Wow, if you have not stopped in yet, you should.
Have a safe journey...
Route 66 is going to be a very interesting adventure, between Gary, Charlie, and their shenanigans 😜, seeing all the old historical sites, teaching Tricia how to navigate the bus, this is getting better with every episode, hang on here we go...
Found out something yesterday. We went to Apache Village RV and bought a Class A Jayco. They are located on Route 66. It is on Dunn road Hazelwood. North side of St. Louis. So, if you cross the river and Arch is on your right, you missed part of the route.
Great episode, especially since you went through our area during this one. Used to get my haircuts just up the street from Sprague's Super Service Station in Normal. Looking forward to more Route 66!
In Arizona between Seligman and Kingman is the longest stretch of 66 still in existence. The old 66 and new 40 veer quite a ways a part.
I was born in normal, IL. Loving rt 66 content. Grew up in Pacific, MO. And now live near Santa Monica. Rt. 66 is my life.
The parking brakes should be spring activated not air. Did Trish not want to tilt the steering wheel down some? Beautiful bus. "Root 66"
That statue was in front of a hot dog stand in Cicero on ogden Avenue for over 50 years before bunyans was sold. I lived at less 5 blocks from that place
LOVE this!!!! Rte 66 goes through our Chicago suburban town (you SKIPPED by on segment #1 - LOL!). But it was such fun to see you drive by Illinois State University, our son's alma mater. My husband & I need to take a trip south on the Mother Road, and spend some time in Pontiac, IL and the Rte 66 Museum. Looking forward to seeing St. Louis next week.
Another great video. You're losing air because your air brake system has a leak. When you apply the service brake with the spring brake released you should lose not more than 4 psi over 2 minutes. Plus the Bird should maintain its air overnight.
I’m absolutely loving this season! I read a book series a few years back, The Broken Road, by Paul Evan’s (3 book series). It’s sort of a life reset facilitated by a pilgrimage on Route 66. I’ve been fascinated by the road ever since. Definitely on my bucket list! I can’t wait for next week’s episode! Oh, and the whole not having a “park” option on The Bird, I had this exact conversation with my husband… his car is the same way and I just can’t accept it! It’s terrifying to not put a car in park! 😳🥺😱🥴
Lovin this Route 66 season. We may need to put it on our bucket list. Y’all make it so fun & interesting. See y’all next Sunday. Safe travels, WOOT! WOOT!!! 😊🇺🇸
Now you’ve made me put Route 66 on the bucket list! Your channel is so refreshing and hilarious!! Safe travels. PS. Hats ordered 👍
KYD!!!!
Just a heads up...In an air brake system !!!!CAUTION: Compounding the brakes happens when a service brake application is made with the park brake still applied. This can result in damaged brake components and possibly brake failure. To avoid compounding, the park brake should be released before a foot brake application is made.
Great Route 66 vids! We crossed over 66 while driving to Denver, while driving on Route 36, the original pony express route, but almost unused now ( they have a museum too!
We traveled Route 66 this year as well as cross country LA to Tampa and it was amazing our kids loved it especially the donkeys in Oatman, AZ. There is a podcast on Route 66 that has some interesting info. Can’t wait to watch your journey unfold especially how to navigate it in a RV. But if you get a chance try to stay in at least one iconic Route 66 hotel/motel. Happy Travels!!
Ordered our next set of hats immediately! Cant wait to wear them! Love you guys!
Stay safe on Rt 66 🇺🇸
Don't forget to vist Route 66 in New Mexico, It is still a major road in Albuquerque.
Welcome to my Springfield!! Glad you liked the library and walking to Abrahams home.
You could of gone into The Old Capital, which was near by the Museum, the railroad station where the big Lincoln-Douglas debate and the same place they brought his body back from DC to bury, which you should of went to his tomb also. Then about 20 miles Northwest of Springfield, is a reconstruction of the village where Abraham Lincoln spent his early adulthood, Lincoln's New Salem.
Nice to see a trip through my area, lots to do in Central IL, sorry it rained in you. We've biked on Rt 66 from Normal North abc excited to have the trail go all along the mother road. Thanks for all your hard work and sharing your adventures!!
I have a Wanderlodge just like yours, same layout & color scheme! And I've always wanted to do Route 66. You guys are inspiring me to get out there and do it!