I know I’ve said this before but I feel the need to say it again. Thank you so much for taking me/us on a roadtrip where I personally want to go but may never get to go as well as tour guiding us along the way. I look forward to seeing each and every video. Again, thank you!
Shamrock is my favorite town on Texas Route 66. The U drop inn has been perfectly restored. You missed the blarney stone. You are supposed to stop and kiss the blarney stone. Thanks for the tour. We missed Lela, Texas. We will have to check that one out.
I drove thru many of these towns during covid. I was pretty much by myself. I put 40,000 miles on my new car. This is a great video. You did an excellent job and filled in a lot of the history I was not aware of.😊
Thank you as always. Been through there many times, and yet you were able to show me somethings I didn't know and others I'd forgot about. Enjoyed it very much.
Good vid on "The Mother Road." I drove the road back in the day (late 60s). Once in a '66 Mustang, 289/4 speed another in Triumph Tr3. Melancholy nostalgic look now.
I was born, Amarillo, Texas, 1949 on Route 66. The dust bowl exodus of farm laborers seeking work in California harvesting by hand vegatables and fruit was a thing of the past. Route 66, in Amarrilo was miles of modest "tourist courts" and motels...grand & not so grand... But it seemed almost all had fabulous neon signs, each place trying to outdo the other. I saw Vegas in the early years, and Amarrilo put Vegas to shame in the gaudy neon business! Gas staiions ran from single pump affairs to full service with three attendents rushing to pump gas, check tires, wash windows and sell everything to the travelers they could. Restaurants, from tiny hamburger joints to The Big Texan got into the act with signs with everything from dancing pancakes, hot coffee pots with steam from their spouts, to a cowboy 50ft tall. Yes, hungry travelers could have a huge corn fed prime Texas steak for free. They only had to eat several pounds of it. That and all the trimmings. Many bought the meal and fed their whole family.
I knew Sam Phillips, he said it is much better to be lucky than smart. When he put in first gas station, and called it Phillips 66. That was no accident.
I was just coming to the comments to say exactly what @MrHubbmuscle just said. I really do appreciate being able to vicariously travel along with you. And thank you for trying to capture all the murals each town/city has. I really like that type of art. (I actually like most types of art)
John, this was another good trip. So many interesting places to visit and fun history info. The peace park was a good start then the very large cross and other pieces of interest. On to Shamrock, a cool town. The gas station was so different. All their murals are WOW! They really go all out on murals. So cool. We So like traveling along with you and seeing all the interesting places. Keep up the good work. See you on the next trip. 😊
I’ve been enjoying traveling with you and finding out about all the different places I will never be able to go. Between you Joe and Nic I have been places I would never have been before. Thanks John!
I was through Shamrock about 30 years ago and it was much livelier then. The two story Brown brick building was a historical museum then, sorry it has closed. I was blown away by the U Drop In even before it was restored. I was on a road trip to OKC, my birth city.
@JohnClevenger-ts2pg That is how I go also, slow! I enjoy the running the back roads and small towns, just as the Wise Guy. But I could not stay on schedule and get the ground covered that he does. I enjoy gauking around too much.
@ The old two lane roads are the best. I do enjoy stopping and just looking around. I always try to find the mom and pops dinners for food. Very seldom disappointed
@JohnClevenger-ts2pg It is so fun to chat with the locals, and they, in turn, notify .me of even more good things and places to enjoy. Always a good ride!
Good trip. McLean is a must stop every time we "do" old 66. It was sad for me to see the old Avalon Theater has been gone for some years now. We always take a shot or two of our car at the restored Phillips 66 gas station each time through.. stayed a night at the Route 66 Motel in 1991. One more note: McLean is the home of Red Mud Barbecue Sauce. I bought it here in Albuquerque just by chance and it is really great Texas BBQ. Lastly, we encountered an eastbound freight train west of Alanreed in 1978. Hated to see them yank the Rock Island in early 80's.🤟
WHAT HISTORY! I save your videos for ideas for road trips that are unique and not too distant from me in Oklahoma. Your content is so good, and you're respectful of hopes and dreams that may - or may not - have been realized. Well done. THANK YOU!
He had a show on am radio. Very popular with truckers and late night people. He is worth a google search. He has passed away but a VIP in the am radio world and also country western music
Oh, John this was a nice trip along old Rt 66. I never heard of these towns before and I bet in their heyday they were very busy.. It's kinda sad to see. That one religious place sure was interesting especially the fountain with the waterfalls. Sorry I don't remember the town. Shamrock sure was an interesting place to visit. It must not have been very windy as the trees weren't blowing and the wind turbines weren't moving. They sure are huge and the blades looked like they almost touched the ground. Ah ha. I knew you would find a go around. Thank you for the morning trip. Oh wait a minute. The sunset was gorgeous. Happy New Year. Happy trails to you and God bless.
I love this video! I feel that in order for these towns to survive, they'll need to capitalize on historical tourism. (Some of them are doing that anyway.)
Hey Coach. Some interesting spaces.The leaning tower and the Magnolia gas station stand out....The yard machine has good build quality,a large table and for a M. R..multi rider, use suggestion, a solid spin action.9.1,the old Bob Hays 100 yard,not meter number for a rating.Safe travels in '25
that road berm, which goes on both sides of the r/r berm, is 66. the sign is just to keep people away. it does go to rockledge. very hard to drive and parts are gone.
Wise guy the place with the tall cross. The shorter crosses look like the stations of the cross. The statues at the table look like the last super. These are all part of the Catholic church.
I was born in Shamrock in the early 60s. First very nice work on the video. If you could have seen all these towns lit up and alive with neon signs it was amazing. I rode many hours on route 66 from Shamrock to Amarillo. During my late grade school and Jr high years the interstate was being built that bypassed these then amazing small towns. This was a great trip down memory lane although very sad to see how they look today. Nice job and thanks. I wanted to add a bit. Growing up in this area we saw the entire east panhandle as our stomping grounds. Dirt and paved roads from Perryton to the north to Childress to the south. There are dozens of unknown ghost towns off the beaten paths. Wish I had time to name them all. Again very nice job. By the way. That spot you stopped with the sign that said not route 66 is the actual old Rock Island easement. At that point the railroad stayed anywhere from 1/2 to 1 mile south of I-40 till you get to Shamrock.
Coach, you have spent enough time in both Texas and Oklahoma to develop a slightly perceptible country twang. It sounds cool...you wear it well! 🤠 Coach, please stay out of Gouge Eye...it sounds like a rough place!🍺
I know I’ve said this before but I feel the need to say it again. Thank you so much for taking me/us on a roadtrip where I personally want to go but may never get to go as well as tour guiding us along the way. I look forward to seeing each and every video. Again, thank you!
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Oklahoma is north of Amarillo, Route 66 going west goes to New Mexico.
I agree, thank you!
Lots of beautiful decay and beautiful murals in this one. One of your best videos.
Agreed Joe.
Much appreciated! Lots of good stuff to work with on this stretch of RT66. I was down in NM today and got some good drone footage along the wall 😊
Shamrock is my favorite town on Texas Route 66. The U drop inn has been perfectly restored. You missed the blarney stone. You are supposed to stop and kiss the blarney stone. Thanks for the tour. We missed Lela, Texas. We will have to check that one out.
I drove thru many of these towns during covid. I was pretty much by myself. I put 40,000 miles on my new car. This is a great video. You did an excellent job and filled in a lot of the history I was not aware of.😊
Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words!
Thank you as always. Been through there many times, and yet you were able to show me somethings I didn't know and others I'd forgot about. Enjoyed it very much.
Just love those murals. So beautifully done. Thank you for another great video John
Since I do not drive any more, I enjoy this trips to places I did not go to. History is also one of my great likes.
Always enjoy Route 66 videos, especially in Texas. Good job 🤠
Traveled this route many times, with many more ahead, finally stopped at Cadillac Ranch.
Erick, OK is a really neat stop, with a unique attraction....
Good vid on "The Mother Road." I drove the road back in the day (late 60s). Once in a '66 Mustang, 289/4 speed another in Triumph Tr3. Melancholy nostalgic look now.
Nicely detailed vid on eastern Texas. Haven’t stopped at all these spots
I was born, Amarillo, Texas, 1949 on Route 66. The dust bowl exodus of farm laborers seeking work in California harvesting by hand vegatables and fruit was a thing of the past. Route 66, in Amarrilo was miles of modest "tourist courts" and motels...grand & not so grand... But it seemed almost all had fabulous neon signs, each place trying to outdo the other. I saw Vegas in the early years, and Amarrilo put Vegas to shame in the gaudy neon business! Gas staiions ran from single pump affairs to full service with three attendents rushing to pump gas, check tires, wash windows and sell everything to the travelers they could. Restaurants, from tiny hamburger joints to The Big Texan got into the act with signs with everything from dancing pancakes, hot coffee pots with steam from their spouts, to a cowboy 50ft tall. Yes, hungry travelers could have a huge corn fed prime Texas steak for free. They only had to eat several pounds of it. That and all the trimmings. Many bought the meal and fed their whole family.
That’s a fascinating snapshot of Route 66 in Amarillo during that time.
❤ I love the stations of the Cross at one ear stops also that football field without the grass remind me of my high school days
A very cool video! Rte 66 brought out the most iconic artwork. Thank you for taking time to show so much! Another very cool post!
I knew Sam Phillips, he said it is much better to be lucky than smart. When he put in first gas station, and called it Phillips 66. That was no accident.
I was just coming to the comments to say exactly what @MrHubbmuscle just said. I really do appreciate being able to vicariously travel along with you. And thank you for trying to capture all the murals each town/city has. I really like that type of art. (I actually like most types of art)
John, this was another good trip. So many interesting places to visit and fun history info. The peace park was a good start then the very large cross and other pieces of interest. On to Shamrock, a cool town. The gas station was so different. All their murals are WOW! They really go all out on murals. So cool. We So like traveling along with you and seeing all the interesting places. Keep up the good work. See you on the next trip. 😊
I’ve got to see Shamrock, looks like a nice town! Thanks for sharing Coach!
It’s a good one!
Nice shot of the Mc Lean High School six man football stadium
I’ve been enjoying traveling with you and finding out about all the different places I will never be able to go. Between you Joe and Nic I have been places I would never have been before. Thanks John!
I was through Shamrock about 30 years ago and it was much livelier then. The two story Brown brick building was a historical museum then, sorry it has closed. I was blown away by the U Drop In even before it was restored. I was on a road trip to OKC, my birth city.
the red river steak house in mclean is great, the barbed wire museum and 66 museum is also a great stop
I like dogs but that's insane. Love how the trees keep those towns green.
Hi john cool towns some great old gas stations thanks alot . Cheers mate🇦🇺
Thanks so much! 😁
Your generosity is so appreciated! Many thanks to you!
I have always wanted to travel old Route 66 on my Harley. After seeing this video, 2025 is the year for that. Very good video
I would have to agree. But I am old enough now that I do not know if I could do a long haul anymore. It does look like a really fun bike run.
@ I am also old. I just take it slow and easy
@JohnClevenger-ts2pg That is how I go also, slow! I enjoy the running the back roads and small towns, just as the Wise Guy. But I could not stay on schedule and get the ground covered that he does. I enjoy gauking around too much.
@ The old two lane roads are the best. I do enjoy stopping and just looking around. I always try to find the mom and pops dinners for food. Very seldom disappointed
@JohnClevenger-ts2pg It is so fun to chat with the locals, and they, in turn, notify .me of even more good things and places to enjoy. Always a good ride!
Your videos always make me want to take a road trip- anywhere!
Thanks for the videos on my homestate of Texas. I love small towns. ✌
Good trip. McLean is a must stop every time we "do" old 66. It was sad for me to see the old Avalon Theater has been gone for some years now. We always take a shot or two of our car at the restored Phillips 66 gas station each time through.. stayed a night at the Route 66 Motel in 1991. One more note: McLean is the home of Red Mud Barbecue Sauce. I bought it here in Albuquerque just by chance and it is really great Texas BBQ. Lastly, we encountered an eastbound freight train west of Alanreed in 1978. Hated to see them yank the Rock Island in early 80's.🤟
I’m glad you enjoyed the trip down memory lane!
We sure enjoy setting back and watching your videos. You do a nice job and are very entertaining.
WHAT HISTORY! I save your videos for ideas for road trips that are unique and not too distant from me in Oklahoma. Your content is so good, and you're respectful of hopes and dreams that may - or may not - have been realized. Well done. THANK YOU!
Nice section of Rt 66/Texas. Maybe you stumbled upon a K-9 Ranch? 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶 😊
Interesting video, certainly satisfied my dog requests 😂
Much appreciation to and for the "peace bench". Seriously cool. "War is over, If you want it".
Thank you for sharing this wonderful trip❤
You're welcome!
The towns you visit have a lot of character towns are like people slowly slowly we get older and eventually fade away😢🎉
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Trivia question: Who is "Bill Mack The Midnight Cowboy" painted on mural in Shamrock at 19:18?
He had a show on am radio. Very popular with truckers and late night people. He is worth a google search. He has passed away but a VIP in the am radio world and also country western music
THANKS FOR TEXAS 😊
Oh, John this was a nice trip along old Rt 66. I never heard of these towns before and I bet in their heyday they were very busy.. It's kinda sad to see. That one religious place sure was interesting especially the fountain with the waterfalls. Sorry I don't remember the town. Shamrock sure was an interesting place to visit. It must not have been very windy as the trees weren't blowing and the wind turbines weren't moving. They sure are huge and the blades looked like they almost touched the ground. Ah ha. I knew you would find a go around. Thank you for the morning trip. Oh wait a minute. The sunset was gorgeous. Happy New Year. Happy trails to you and God bless.
Great UA-camr. Really enjoy the videos of your travels.
Great video! McLean used to be called the Uplift Town because of the bra factory. It’s now the Devil’s Rope Museum.
😂😂😂
I love this video! I feel that in order for these towns to survive, they'll need to capitalize on historical tourism. (Some of them are doing that anyway.)
I agree, it's a great way for these towns to thrive!
Hey Coach. Some interesting spaces.The leaning tower and the Magnolia gas station stand out....The yard machine has good build quality,a large table and for a M. R..multi rider, use suggestion, a solid spin action.9.1,the old Bob Hays 100 yard,not meter number for a rating.Safe travels in '25
that road berm, which goes on both sides of the r/r berm, is 66. the sign is just to keep people away. it does go to rockledge. very hard to drive and parts are gone.
In the early 90s i would.help my buddy fix windmills in shamrock tboone Pickens ranch
Wise guy the place with the tall cross. The shorter crosses look like the stations of the cross. The statues at the table look like the last super. These are all part of the Catholic church.
Conway was not the first school in the Panhandle . The first school was at Mobeetie.
On your adventures, have you ever took some souvenirs, from these empty places. Have a great day.
I was born in Shamrock in the early 60s. First very nice work on the video. If you could have seen all these towns lit up and alive with neon signs it was amazing. I rode many hours on route 66 from Shamrock to Amarillo. During my late grade school and Jr high years the interstate was being built that bypassed these then amazing small towns. This was a great trip down memory lane although very sad to see how they look today. Nice job and thanks.
I wanted to add a bit. Growing up in this area we saw the entire east panhandle as our stomping grounds. Dirt and paved roads from Perryton to the north to Childress to the south. There are dozens of unknown ghost towns off the beaten paths. Wish I had time to name them all. Again very nice job. By the way. That spot you stopped with the sign that said not route 66 is the actual old Rock Island easement. At that point the railroad stayed anywhere from 1/2 to 1 mile south of I-40 till you get to Shamrock.
Coach, you have spent enough time in both Texas and Oklahoma to develop a slightly perceptible country twang. It sounds cool...you wear it well! 🤠
Coach, please stay out of Gouge Eye...it sounds like a rough place!🍺
joe and nic makes videos of my type . although you re also somehow good .
but dont be embaress .you re also 1 of my favourite channel .
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Alot of these houses are quality made during the boom not much around but great house to buy and cheap
Where is that Trew Ranch at?
I just posted a comment, but forgot about all those dogs. Where were you? Dogpatch USA? 😁
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I used to buy weed in McLean in the 90s
I love your out takes, but these out takes for this video seem to have gone to the dogs.....
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@@TravelwithaWiseguy We love your videos. We usually see something that we've seen before but forgot to take a photo of. Keep up the good work.