On the road again

With the storm chasing over its time to get back on the trail of Route 66, driving down the now very familiar route from Oklahoma City to Amarillo Texas. After an inspiring trip to cowboys before leaving Oklahoma I stopped off at Sheplers Western wear superstore and stocked up on Boots “n” Jeans and am now fully disguised as a local, until I open my mouth at least.

Upon entering Texas I sampled some local radio and in what must be the Texas equivalent to Question Time the debate was raging, if you could only attend one event which would it be, a rodeo or Nascar. So far the vote is 19-10 in favour of a rodeo, I’ll provide an update if I can on the final outcome of this important issue.

Along the way I stopped in Shamrock a route 66 landmark with a genuine Gas station direct from the 1950’s, the Challenger looked so good parked outside Bendy Dave insisted on a photo.

Bendy Dave enjoys the retro gas station in Shamrock along route 66

My accommodation for the night last night was the suitably Texas themed Big Texas Steak Ranch, everything is leather or suede even down to the shower curtain, its safe to say I’m in cow country!

This is the Motel at the Big Texan, there is nothing wrong with being a tourist once in a while!

When in Rome…

I passed on the 72 oz steak challenge, and dinner at the Big Texan in favour of a drive in movie given that whilst chasing we have already sampled the beef delights, although I am tempted by the mountain oysters…

The Amarillo Drive in, the sky looking slightly ominous.

The Drive in movie was a great experience, Iron Man 3 was epic, Fast and the furious 6 wasn’t. The highlight though was probably the amazing thunder storm that passed over, when the emergency broadcast system kicked in it felt just a bit like the Drive in movie scene in Twister!

I’m on the way to Albequerque and the national Nuclear Museum today where I will provide an update with some hardcore Geekery!