Did you stop in McClean Ill (the next North of Atlanta)? Last time I was on 66 I discovered this town by accident. It looks abandoned, but 1 guy is buying all the buildings, and turning the whole town into a giant arcade! It is unreal!
Ive been debating leaving this comment for a while, but I just felt that this should be said, thank you, honestly, Recently I went through a super low patch in my life, out of a job, grandfather passed away, and in general no motivation, and your videos helped me get through each day, I wont lie I watched the entire Dixie Highway roadtrip start to end during this time, and I just wanted to say that, you may never see this but it was worth the effort.
I totally relate to your story. He got me through a horrible patch and got me loving again. We don’t realize how our lives effect others. He show effects everyone different. I had the same reaction as you:) So glad to hear things are getting better. Losing family is very hard. I’m so glad you posted. It made me know I was not alone in my feelings:)
I was literally just watching your latest Disney trip again when you uploaded this... now I don't know whether to watch the next part of that series, or finish this video :D always a pleasure to get the special VIP Jacob guided tour experience of anywhereville, USA!!
I love all of these crazy places that you go and the odd things that you find. Keep on deploying your drone. It’s great and you are so good at it. Safe travels my friend.
Jacob Thank yoiu for striving to be the Best at your Vlog job.I'm Definitely loving All.the roadside attractions and the history you provide. Thank you for taking me along for the ride! Stay Safe God Bless from Tammy in PA
We were in Pontiac in June. We took our granddaughter and she loved sitting in the cars, a neat town. We were on a trip to complete my last 3 states to visit. NC, SC, and DE. I was thrilled to have visited all 50 states in my life!
The Gilding Arts Museum is about the history of the use of gold and silver leaf in architecture and decorative items. This stuff is very thin and can be challenging to work with
This is gilding arts are, Gilding is a decorative technique for applying a very thin coating of gold to solid surfaces such as metal (most common), wood, porcelain, or stone. A gilded object is also described as "gilt".
Gotta admit. A little envious of you getting to make this trip. Being able to just take your time and enjoy the Mother Road. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Fantastic Elephant ! Doing the trip in May and I now have a new favorite destination oddity ... Great political statement ! Looking forward to the rest of the ride ! Thanks for the great vids .
Loving your videos! My hubby and I watch you every day you’re on. Thought I’d start checking in on my phone to give you that thumbs up! Love when you use the drone and the music!
The way to tell the chipmunks is Alvin always wears red and a hat, Simon (which you called Theodore) wears glasses and is the tallest. Simon is the chubby one usually on the opposite side of Simon from Alvin.
The artwork on those cars are amazing and the elephant metal sculpture is very unique. I never heard that story behind Dorothy before and while very sad it's nice she's honoured and remembered too. The carved statue of Dorothy and Toto is beautiful. That huge burger! 😍🍔 Looked absolutely heavenly! 🥰 Loved the big ketchup bottle and the hands sunglasses! 😂 Thanks again Jacob for making my day better and best wishes to you ☀️
Good morning Jacob, this is the stuff on the point we want to see.Americana as it's best. Every evening it's a must to see your vlog.In this summer we are back in the US,exploring your great Nation with own roadtrips. Greatings from Germany 👍
I live in Bloomington, IL. Probably about 5 blocks from Dorothy's grave. Wish I would have met you. We have a rich history, especially in that cemetery.
Great video 👌 we did route 66 in 2019 we watched you and Adam the woo before doing it and your videos where a great help 😀 👍 now your videos are bringing back great memories 😀
I love watching your videos as I subscribed when you was doing "your pick a destination" a few months ago and have watched your videos daily since then. However, I do have to correct you on the chipmunks....you got Alvin right (the one in the red), however, Simon is the chipmunk in the blue and Theodore is the one in the green. Again, I love your videos and keep bringing us some great content no matter what it is!!!!
This roadtrip is amazing Carpetbagger. Looking forward to Transworld to live and FOMO. To cover just two things from this video: Gilding is practice/process of laying gold leaf & gold paint, so it'd be interesting to know what their museum exhibit is. Also, Amazon actually has Brooks Rich & Tangy available to order, it doesn't have that cool bulk script lettering as the giant bottle though.
The grave of the inspiration for Dorothy was both heartbreaking and amazing. It's sad to think that she lived less than a year, yet in a very real way, she is also immortal. You can only imagine what she'd think of the character that bears her name.
Man, I was going to try and make it down to St. Louis for that but I just couldn't get off work. I'm looking forward to your video on it and it's going on my bucket list for next year.
Saw a gasoline sign as you drove for $3.99 a gallon. In my little town of Cambria CA it was $6.59 this afternoon. Yikes. Thanks so much for the videos and enjoy your look at the "unusual," so refreshing during this time. Can't wait for the rest of the journey!
I must confess, if nobody had told me that former police station was supposed to be pistol shaped, I wouldn't have seen anything out-of-the-ordinary with it - even with the aerial footage. But I hope you're keeping well Jacob, and you're enjoying your trip down Route 66 :D
Aw man, I wish I knew you were coming through, I would've got you a proper horseshoe for lunch! Have fun this weekend at TW, Be sure to Stop by Froggy's booth and see if they have their scents out to sample--I went the first couple years it was in St. Lou
Awesome day again today thanks for sharing your thoughts and trip have wonderful blessed night and day tomorrow see then have a safe trip 🙂🙂🙂 love you Mary ❤️💞😚
Omg! You're in the town where I work! My grandpa was a state trooper there! Right down the road is poor farm cemetery where people only have numbers instead of names. Patrick Swayze and Jamie Lee curtis and other big names starred in a movie called grandview usa in pontiac. Some of the places from the movie are still around.
I can only dream of living a Carpetbagger life! I especially enjoy all things Rt 66. 😊 But the biggest question in my mind, in these chaotic times, is how you cope with $5+ gasoline?? 😳
Hi Jacob! I just watched this vlog. I don't usually comment but l am today! Hope things are well with you! Thanks for the honesty and putting yourself out here. I would love to see ever so often a update on what's going on with you! I remember watching one where you did a vlog during covid on all your kitties! I loved that! I am a cat person also. Thanks for being so real! Take care❤
❤ I enjoy your vlogs. After a long day it is nice to be able to put on one of your videos and relax. As a child we used to go on short trips to road side attractions, especially in the summer with my cousin. Since he and my parents have passed you are a great way to reconnect with those memories. Have you ever visited Big Brutus?
Sooooo excited for Transworld 💀👿☠️👺 btw....Simon wears glasses & Theodore is the shortest of the chipmunks 🐿 👌 😄 stay safe Jacob. I'm really enjoying this road trip ✌️❤🙂
Cor dear Jacob the Chipmunk fans will be coming again, just remember it's tall Simon, short Theodore and there shouldn't be any rodent based lynching afoot. I know quite a bit of Cars 1 is based on real 66 people as I vaguely remember at the time a making of and they tracked down a few so could be a fun game for the trip to see if you can spot them or atleast where they were if they've moved on or have sadly passed on.
Everytime there is a new episode I know I am going on a online vacation 💁🏻♀️😁 The places, the tales, how you tell it, the video, everything is just amazing!!!! I always enjoy your videos 😃 With all my positive vibes from me to you from the Netherlands 😊
I live in Illinois! Will you please do a meet and greet in Chicago? I’d give you the biggest hug (with your consent of course), you’ve gotten me through so much.
I live on the Indiana side of the state. It looks like all of the crazy attractions are on the other side of the state. I have traveled to that side of the state several times in my life. Surprisingly I have never visited any of these attractions. I also hope Jacob will visit my neck of the woods someday.
Come to Alton IL!!!!!! we are right across the rivers from st louis about 20/30 min and we have so much history and museums you could check out! also Robert Wadlow was born here. Mineral springs mall here in town used to be a hotel and it is a very haunted location and has many stories and history to go along with more of the town! There is a new torture museum that also opened up that's worth checking out too. Locals would love to have you here exploring
Did you stop in McClean Ill (the next North of Atlanta)? Last time I was on 66 I discovered this town by accident. It looks abandoned, but 1 guy is buying all the buildings, and turning the whole town into a giant arcade! It is unreal!
Dang, I missed that
Ive been debating leaving this comment for a while, but I just felt that this should be said, thank you, honestly, Recently I went through a super low patch in my life, out of a job, grandfather passed away, and in general no motivation, and your videos helped me get through each day, I wont lie I watched the entire Dixie Highway roadtrip start to end during this time, and I just wanted to say that, you may never see this but it was worth the effort.
Hang in their thomas. Push though it all. You'll feel alot better when you do! I've been their to many times. It is rough. Take care!
I totally relate to your story. He got me through a horrible patch and got me loving again. We don’t realize how our lives effect others. He show effects everyone different. I had the same reaction as you:) So glad to hear things are getting better. Losing family is very hard. I’m so glad you posted. It made me know I was not alone in my feelings:)
I really appreciated your openness and transparency in the recent video. People online are brutal. Keep making great content!
Not the first time I’ve cried over a grave of someone I never knew. Definitely the first time I’ve cried watching UA-cam at lunch.
I rode my bike from Pontiac to Chenoa on Route 66 so many times as a kid. Love my hometown of Pontiac. Pfaff's Bakery is a must for anyone visiting.
I can't really travel due to health problems so I love getting to experience awesome places through your videos
Loving the Route 66 road trip so far. I also love the music that plays when the drone flies. Safe travels sir.
Jacob....good job.....keep those drone sequences coming as they are great! have fun in STL
I always love when he brings out the drone.
Carpetbagger, Thanks for the chat last night, definitely cheered Me up. You should arrange a Meet up at the end of Highway 66 in Santa Monica.
I love all of these obscure places you find.
I don't know where you find these places but I love it great videos.
Jacob always say good job to his drone after finished flying. Possum3 is his child
The Pink elephant antique shop is a must stop whenever I am passing through 👍🏼
I was literally just watching your latest Disney trip again when you uploaded this... now I don't know whether to watch the next part of that series, or finish this video :D always a pleasure to get the special VIP Jacob guided tour experience of anywhereville, USA!!
All the details and fantastic photography make JACOB THE CARPETBAGGER VIDEOS THE BEST!
Love the Rabbit Ranch!! This trip is going to so much fun. I can’t wait to see Transworld! Thanks for another great video!
I love all of these crazy places that you go and the odd things that you find. Keep on deploying your drone. It’s great and you are so good at it. Safe travels my friend.
Jacob Thank yoiu for striving to be the Best at your Vlog job.I'm Definitely loving All.the roadside attractions and the history you provide. Thank you for taking me along for the ride! Stay Safe God Bless from Tammy in PA
Awesome! Always love a new video from the carpetbagger!
I would LOVE to go to Henry’s Rabbit Ranch since Rabbits are really cute. Can’t wait for Transworld to show up on UA-cam on Friday or Saturday. 🐇🐇
Did you see the video of parrot world, once when CB went to Gatlinburg?
I really want to go there!
@@edrozenrozen9600 Yes! That one was funny Ed
I really love bunnies 💜💜💜 hope u had fun there!!!
Jacob, I love you showing the old neon signs! That is my occupation,I bend glass!!!! YES Shakeys pizza,I grew up with one!!!!!
Hey mothman!! I am a tube bender. I have some videos on my channel.
We were in Pontiac in June. We took our granddaughter and she loved sitting in the cars, a neat town. We were on a trip to complete my last 3 states to visit. NC, SC, and DE. I was thrilled to have visited all 50 states in my life!
Brooks catsup is sold at Schnucks Grocery stores in the St Louis area. My catsup of choice!
The Gilding Arts Museum is about the history of the use of gold and silver leaf in architecture and decorative items. This stuff is very thin and can be challenging to work with
This is gilding arts are, Gilding is a decorative technique for applying a very thin coating of gold to solid surfaces such as metal (most common), wood, porcelain, or stone. A gilded object is also described as "gilt".
When you were naming all the bunnies names I started laughing so hard. Sounded like a talking head in the office or something.
Gotta admit. A little envious of you getting to make this trip. Being able to just take your time and enjoy the Mother Road. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Fantastic Elephant ! Doing the trip in May and I now have a new favorite destination oddity ... Great political statement ! Looking forward to the rest of the ride ! Thanks for the great vids .
Simon is the chipmunk with the glasses. And Theodore is always the cute chubby chipmunk. Just some help Jacob.
Loving your videos! My hubby and I watch you every day you’re on. Thought I’d start checking in on my phone to give you that thumbs up! Love when you use the drone and the music!
Jacob, really enjoying your Route 66 adventures! Thank you for taking me along with you!
The way to tell the chipmunks is Alvin always wears red and a hat, Simon (which you called Theodore) wears glasses and is the tallest. Simon is the chubby one usually on the opposite side of Simon from Alvin.
The artwork on those cars are amazing and the elephant metal sculpture is very unique. I never heard that story behind Dorothy before and while very sad it's nice she's honoured and remembered too. The carved statue of Dorothy and Toto is beautiful. That huge burger! 😍🍔 Looked absolutely heavenly! 🥰 Loved the big ketchup bottle and the hands sunglasses! 😂 Thanks again Jacob for making my day better and best wishes to you ☀️
Good morning Jacob, this is the stuff on the point we want to see.Americana as it's best. Every evening it's a must to see your vlog.In this summer we are back in the US,exploring your great Nation with own roadtrips. Greatings from Germany 👍
I live in Bloomington, IL. Probably about 5 blocks from Dorothy's grave. Wish I would have met you. We have a rich history, especially in that cemetery.
Great video 👌 we did route 66 in 2019 we watched you and Adam the woo before doing it and your videos where a great help 😀 👍 now your videos are bringing back great memories 😀
you giving the drone a thumbs up and a 'good job' as it lands was so wholesome
Since you were in Collinsville, right by Fairview Heights, you should try Lotowata Creek. Your response to their portion sizes would have been great.
I love watching your videos as I subscribed when you was doing "your pick a destination" a few months ago and have watched your videos daily since then. However, I do have to correct you on the chipmunks....you got Alvin right (the one in the red), however, Simon is the chipmunk in the blue and Theodore is the one in the green. Again, I love your videos and keep bringing us some great content no matter what it is!!!!
This roadtrip is amazing Carpetbagger. Looking forward to Transworld to live and FOMO. To cover just two things from this video: Gilding is practice/process of laying gold leaf & gold paint, so it'd be interesting to know what their museum exhibit is. Also, Amazon actually has Brooks Rich & Tangy available to order, it doesn't have that cool bulk script lettering as the giant bottle though.
The grave of the inspiration for Dorothy was both heartbreaking and amazing. It's sad to think that she lived less than a year, yet in a very real way, she is also immortal. You can only imagine what she'd think of the character that bears her name.
Man, I was going to try and make it down to St. Louis for that but I just couldn't get off work. I'm looking forward to your video on it and it's going on my bucket list for next year.
They filmed season 4 of Fargo in Pontiac! Super Awesome! :)
I wish if i could have accompanied you all the way route 66 !! 😀
Entertaining as always Jacob. Keep doing what you're doing.
Thanks Jacob!
Saw a gasoline sign as you drove for $3.99 a gallon. In my little town of Cambria CA it was $6.59 this afternoon. Yikes. Thanks so much for the videos and enjoy your look at the "unusual," so refreshing during this time. Can't wait for the rest of the journey!
Tom Klock. Here in central NC, it’s $3.94!
@@conniecrawford5231 yes it’s mostly taxes here hiking it up.
I always learn something watching you! Thank you for the adventures.
I always enjoy your videos. Keep doing what you do. You ARE appreciated.
I must confess, if nobody had told me that former police station was supposed to be pistol shaped, I wouldn't have seen anything out-of-the-ordinary with it - even with the aerial footage.
But I hope you're keeping well Jacob, and you're enjoying your trip down Route 66 :D
Brooks Catsup is available at all of the St Louis area grocery stores... It is the only we buy.
Aw man, I wish I knew you were coming through, I would've got you a proper horseshoe for lunch! Have fun this weekend at TW, Be sure to Stop by Froggy's booth and see if they have their scents out to sample--I went the first couple years it was in St. Lou
That statue of dorothy is awesome
The OG of wholesome content on UA-cam just keeps the good vibes going!
Theodore is the chubbiest Chipmunk, and Simon is the taller one wearing glasses.
Chubmunk
Yay for Possum making an appearance!
Keep up the awesome videos 💕
Love all your travel videos! Do you plan out where you stop along Route 66 beforehand or do you just drive and stop randomly?
I am wondering the same thing. Jacob always blows me away with all of the off the wall places he visits.
Yeah! Jacob has his drone out😊Great roadside attractions. I like the music!
Awesome day again today thanks for sharing your thoughts and trip have wonderful blessed night and day tomorrow see then have a safe trip 🙂🙂🙂 love you Mary ❤️💞😚
Stay safe and take care be careful. GOD BLESS
Omg! You're in the town where I work! My grandpa was a state trooper there! Right down the road is poor farm cemetery where people only have numbers instead of names. Patrick Swayze and Jamie Lee curtis and other big names starred in a movie called grandview usa in pontiac. Some of the places from the movie are still around.
Alvin has the A, Simon is smart so he has the Glasses, Theodore is Thicc so he is the chubby one. That is how you remember the chipmunks.
“I think there was a test subject that was once named Dave”-Lego Dimensions Portal level
I watch your videos almost daily after work. Amazing stuff
I need that Big Al! 🐻
I can only dream of living a Carpetbagger life! I especially enjoy all things Rt 66. 😊 But the biggest question in my mind, in these chaotic times, is how you cope with $5+ gasoline?? 😳
You need gas to make the car go, not a lot of other options
Jacob I'm gonna say you're close enough with the Chipmunks
the chipmunk with the glasses was Simon. Hope this helps .
Hi Jacob! I just watched this vlog. I don't usually comment but l am today! Hope things are well with you! Thanks for the honesty and putting yourself out here. I would love to see ever so often a update on what's going on with you! I remember watching one where you did a vlog during covid on all your kitties! I loved that! I am a cat person also. Thanks for being so real! Take care❤
❤ I enjoy your vlogs. After a long day it is nice to be able to put on one of your videos and relax. As a child we used to go on short trips to road side attractions, especially in the summer with my cousin. Since he and my parents have passed you are a great way to reconnect with those memories.
Have you ever visited Big Brutus?
I don't think those sunglasses have the 100% UV protection promised by the label 😅
Jussie Smollett really puts the ‘annoy’ in Illinois.
Sort of looks like a plumbers pipe wrench too!
Sooooo excited for Transworld 💀👿☠️👺 btw....Simon wears glasses & Theodore is the shortest of the chipmunks 🐿 👌 😄 stay safe Jacob. I'm really enjoying this road trip ✌️❤🙂
Awesome video! can’t wait to see more!
Awesome video!!
Safe travels!!
Enjoyed the video ! Ive been to springfield illonoise an to danville illonoise. Keep up the great work with your youtube channel.
Whenever ketchup is spelled catsup, I figure the secret ingredient is cat. 😊
Just wanna say your camera work is awesome .love how the start began. Melissa from Australia 🇦🇺
I've always been a Heinz Ketchup fan.
Cor dear Jacob the Chipmunk fans will be coming again, just remember it's tall Simon, short Theodore and there shouldn't be any rodent based lynching afoot.
I know quite a bit of Cars 1 is based on real 66 people as I vaguely remember at the time a making of and they tracked down a few so could be a fun game for the trip to see if you can spot them or atleast where they were if they've moved on or have sadly passed on.
Everytime there is a new episode I know I am going on a online vacation 💁🏻♀️😁
The places, the tales, how you tell it, the video, everything is just amazing!!!!
I always enjoy your videos 😃
With all my positive vibes from me to you from the Netherlands 😊
All those buried rabbits, and all those missed pots of Hasenpfeffer
I'm in Valparaiso now. Nice to know of your origin story.
I live in Illinois! Will you please do a meet and greet in Chicago? I’d give you the biggest hug (with your consent of course), you’ve gotten me through so much.
Simon has the glasses on
This 1s in the bag!
Something I wouldn't mind is seeing you follow "Amory Frontage and his line"
IDK maybe better described as the Parisian Diaspora. I'd be interesting to get a summery of it and see it unfold.
My mom wanted me to tell you she had brooks ketchup and she loved it! She said it's delicious!
Oooooh, you're close to the Cahokia mounds! 😎
LOVE the airwork
Jacob, You can get brooks ketchup on Amazon
She's immortal
May I suggest a first Friday of the month visit to Sammy Terry Horror Host show in Indiana - He has a website
Love this video! It is so cool! Well, thanks for sharing! Have a great day!
I love this
I live on the Indiana side of the state. It looks like all of the crazy attractions are on the other side of the state. I have traveled to that side of the state several times in my life. Surprisingly I have never visited any of these attractions. I also hope Jacob will visit my neck of the woods someday.
Brooks Catsup available at Meijer for $3.29/24 oz bottle.
Come to Alton IL!!!!!! we are right across the rivers from st louis about 20/30 min and we have so much history and museums you could check out! also Robert Wadlow was born here. Mineral springs mall here in town used to be a hotel and it is a very haunted location and has many stories and history to go along with more of the town! There is a new torture museum that also opened up that's worth checking out too. Locals would love to have you here exploring
Also the Piasa bird myth! and the caves
loving it !!!