Oklahoma, where the wind blows...

Yesterday, we went to the Route 66 Museum in Elk City, Oklahoma. Right on Old Route 66! It was great. (I even got a picture of Brad in Church, it wasn't Sunday, but the walls are still standing.) They had a lot of things on display. We didnt' stay very long in here. We also tried to get into the jail, but that wasn't open. Guess they have more Church goers than bad guys.

There was a funeral home, a farm house, a dentist office, a post office, a drug store (and we actually got a root beer there), a blacksmith shop, a train station, and lots more. It was really an nice layout. We kept thinking of Lisbon as we walked through.

We came to realize that in New England we have a lot of OLD things, but the WEST (or OK, here in Oklahoma) this part of the country was not settled until much later than New England, so their "antiques" aren't that old.

(Casey, we came across some rules for teachers, if you click on the picture you might be able to read the rules! Keep in mind that these must be followed. Still want to be a teacher?)



Both Brad and I remembered things that our grandparents had that we saw in the Museum. Now, that either means that we have great memories, or we are OLD. I like to think the first is the case.


There was a display of dolls and we found Dane's twin! (Josey, I took one look at this and had to find Brad! When we get home, I'll have to really compare pictures.)





Again, it was HOT. (Anne, you would not like it here!) We have been walking at night after the sun goes down and the temperature is still in the 90's. During the day, it is almost unbearable if we have to be out. Of course, the camper is air conditioned and the truck that we travel in is air conditioned so that is not too bad, but if we want to go or do anything, it is hot.





We drove around Elk City and checked it out. Nice community. Larger than Littleton, smaller than Manchester. We only found one section of town that was not up to par. The rest of the area was very nice. We are back into GREEN again. People actually have lawns here. It is great to see trees again.





We decided that we hadn't treated ourselves for quite some time, so we went to the movies. (Remember, we are in search of air conditioning at all times.) We saw the Bourne Ultimatum. It was great. Can't wait to see the next Bourne movie...





Of course, after the movie, we had to have ice cream. (Oh, by the way, Todd, Murtle eats more ice cream than Brad! Can't keep her out of the ice cream shops!) This place was much better than a Dairy Queen, and that is Brad's favorite. They had Amaretto ice cream, and I had it combined with coffee, yummy. Brad had banana rum and coconut. (Murtle couldn't decide, so she had a sample of all 28 flavors! She was full by the time she made it through the whole case. Taco doesn't like ice cream, too close to home for him.)





We have been staying a KOA's since we had that sketchy episode in New Mexico. We have been partaking in their pancake breakfasts. (Yes, Dave, we bring our own MAPLE SYRUP! None of that artificial stuff for us.) Our next trip west, will be selling syrup along the way. So far most of the KOA's also have WiFi, which is great.

Murtle was so upset when we found her cousin's shell. Someone had painted it and made it into a sign. After saying her good-byes, we high tailed it right out of there. She didn't want to be the next sign.






We are still unsure of the direction that we will head now (but, Penny, we are not going to make it to Montana for the 16th. Will have to plan another trip for some other time, we will be back for that shower!) I think some of our plans will change just because it is so HOT. It was supposed to be 120 in Oklahoma City.





Right now we are sitting in Sallisaw, Oklahoma on Route 40. We haven't deviated much from Route 40, unless it were to take a side trip on Route 66 (which parallels Route 40). I think we will be on Route 40 for a ways longer. If we say on 40, we will go right through Memphis. We will have to think about that one. Someday it would be fun to stop there, but I don't think on this trip.

Along our journey, we have seen many places that have wind mills. These were really close to the highway. They are not as tall as I thought they were. Definitely not as tall as a cell tower. I listened for the "whoop, whoop" but just couldn't hear a thing as we drove by.

Laundry day is coming, but I am not sure when. It is too hot to do that right now. We have a few days of clothes left. I guess it will be either recycled clothes, or a trip to Wal-Mart for some new ones! (Boy, doesn't that sound like a college student, or what - Ryan!)