[Bob Broberg SPF667 460BB]

Chalk up another Route 66 Fun Run. My 16th in a row. In 2003 only Mikie C went, then the next year we all went. Great weather all 3 days. Uneventful with a few exceptions. Ralphie entertained us with his ability to make beers disappear, Tim needed to reset his trunk lock, Jim Cook left a skid mark and butt print on gravel, Bruce B, Dr Bruce and Scott impressed us with their ability to make Arby Shakes into meals.
It appears Scott has trouble traveling under 90mph. Top speed for weekend was probably about 110mph. No traffic to speak of. Smooth trip Friday up through Chino Valley and Ash Fork. Great parking in Seligman but the lines for Snow Cap were long and the band was a bit loud and old. One member is 99. Most of us took Route 66 Friday all the way to Kingman. The Red Roof Inn check-in went smooth and the rooms have been remodeled and upgraded but so has the price. Jim Cook was a pleasant roomy. We may do that again. Jim couldn’t play hard due to a clutch problem. Dan Shinn had an oil pressure/distribution problem that kept him at the motel Saturday morning.
We all met at Calico’s for dinner Friday, all 26 of us. LOUD, slow and questionable food issued by a butch Frau whom you didn’t want to cross. Friday and Saturday night we all gathered in the parking lot for loud discussion and avoiding cigar smoke. Saturday morning had us splitting up in different directions. Some to Seligman, some to park in front of Mr Dee’s and some to Oatman. You already saw Scott’s photos from the Oatman Trip.
From Oatman some went back to the car show in Kingman and some went on to Laughlin to the Riverside Car Museum, then back to the show. Dinner Saturday also split us up between a Mexican Restaurant, Arby’s, and elsewhere. Sunday morning, many of us left at 7am for the direct route to Wickenburg for breakfast at the Horseshoe Café, others went on to complete the Run to Topock. Gary & Vicki went on to Sedona for some R&R and Tim and wife were driving up to Washington. I think some went on the Salmon run back to Seligman for breakfast at LiLos. Here are some photos with captions to indicate what’s up.

This is Snow Cap on Friday:
We had prime parking.

Our parking at Red Roof Inn except Dan & Scott were alone in the back building.


Friday night at Calico's:

Jim Cook's Skid Mark. If you look close you can see his butt cheek imprint.

Here's Ralphie's car with Burrow in Oatman:


Friday & Saturday night parking lot with up to 26 people.


The subject came up for next year. Perhaps a different trip/venue????

AZ Bob