Ep 95 | Motels, Bridges and Gas Stations, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Route 66 Road Trip

[@mmburgess11]

Sadly, the Brookshire Motel burned down from homeless people shenanigans this past summer....I'm glad you got to see it. I live on 66 in Tulsa. Sorry I missed you guys! Love your channel. My wife and I are gonna retire in 3 years and sail around the world also. Thanks for the great videos!

[@garyc5483]

Excellent video once again. Enjoying this trip. regards from the UK

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Gary. So glad that you are enjoying the trip. W.

[@amyfaith2350]

The art, the history! I've been on bits of Route 66 but so much fun to go along with you! Thank you for all the work that went into editing this video. Much appreciated!

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Amy. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I have really enjoyed putting these Route 66 vlogs together. Every time I sit down to edit I see more and more in the footage which we took along the way, now having the time to look it all over. I then go and have a poke around Google to try and find out what things are called, where they are, and a bit about the history of the various buildings. I find it so interesting. Thank you for following along on the journey. W.

[@Al.W7263]

I am really enjoying your videos and the way you stop the video momentary for a quick peek. It's sad to see the various buildings run down and in disrepair. I would love to have seen 66 back when.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi. Thanks for the comment about the 'stop' footage. I was trying to find a way to show the buildings, but as there were so many and we couldn't stop at each one (time constraints), I came up with this idea. Glad you liked it. W.

[@larryg3326]

Amazing how flat the middle of the country is. Thanks for sharing. Its' another great video and it appeared just in time to help me put off my mowing for a few more minutes.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Larry. The landscape changes so quickly. We passed through so many different landscapes. It was beautiful. Thanks. W.

[@MrJkca]

Wendy was fully up for the idea of going in the casino in her pajamas, haha.

[@normanboyes4983]

Love your videos - love your music choices. 'Thats so Cool' and you are right 'Life is Good'

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Norman. Thanks for your lovely words. Everything was sooo cool! W.

[@KF7JIT]

The excellence continues. Thank you both. See you on your way to Portland, Oregon.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi. Thank yo so much for your kind words. W.

[@korgeth]

Keep em coming please, and Thank You!

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Will do. Thanks for following along. W.

[@fredfish8918]

Well once again. You bring back a lot of memories."Will not say what they are " And as they say there are so many things to stop and see. You may as well just stop for gas:P. But then there was a time when those sights new and unique too me as well :)

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Fred. So much history along the way. W.

[@corverbeek2616]

Thank you for putting the music artist in your story. Never heard of: Jez Hellard & The Djukella Orchestra - Harvest Gypsies. Love that number. Happy traveling and thank you for sharing it with us.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Cor. We actually met Jez in a pub in the UK when we were on our narrowboat. We loved his music. You can see him here on Episode 17 Beer and Skittles in the pub: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3mqYaiDg7-KisU. W.

[@darlenecarman303]

I keep forgetting to get on the computer to like your vlogs.....I watch youtube on TV......Love following you across America.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Darlene. Thank you for following us. We had a wonderful experience. It was a lot to take in in such a short time! W.

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Brilliant, my dears 👍 😊 ☺️ Enjoying, as usual, every fascinating moment😊😀👍👍 All love to you both, Claire, Berlin 😘 😘 ✌

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Claire. Glad you're enjoying this journey. We loved it. It was a glimpse of a time gone by. Love to the sofa crew. W.

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Life in a Nutshell Thank you! It's got a bit colder here, about 3°C, at night, so it's now the 'bed crew', again, with me trying to squeeze a space in between them 😕😀😁😂 All love to you both, Claire, Berlin 😘 😘 😘 😘 ✌ 👍 👍

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Life in a Nutshell Just have to say how absolutely fabulous it is to follow your journeys 😊😀👍👍👍👍 Thanks sooo much for the insight😊☺👍✌❤

[@jerrylewis8795]

I have just started watching you guys last week, and am now caught up. I have never sailed before, but I am sold on the idea. Thanks for the adventures!

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Jerry. I had never sailed before either! Magnus is the sailor. Everyday is a school day! I'm loving it. There's heaps to learn but I am enjoying it all. I love the sailing, the meeting people, the places, the different foods. It's fabulous! Thanks for watching our vlogs. W.

[@michaelmoney9445]

Another great video, keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Michael. You're welcome. More Route 66 coming soon. Got to get to the other side! W.

[@MrShabby169]

Great again you two. Really enjoying this. Hey did you go to the wrong side of the road at 0.35???

[@914va]

Very cool....many Americans have never seen what you just showed here....kinda sad!

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Las. Glad to share. Thanks for watching. w.

[@rickf5615]

I notice you coyly did not mention how you made out in the casino. LOL. It's sad how much some of those places have gone down hill in the 30 years since I have been out there. Most of those little cafe's and diners were booming places before the interstate went in.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Richard. We didn't actually end up going into that casino, but we did check out plenty in Las Vegas. W.

[@jakkjakkit8022]

The uniqueness of the oil pump, what year did this help in?

[@douglaskerins6030]

The ghosts of the Golden Age of the American Road Trip...

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Douglas. It was fabulous. You never knew what was going to be around the next corner and the vistas changed so dramatically over a relatively small distance. Thanks for watching. W.

[@wilelowman]

the ribbon highway was great, when someone was coming towards you, we would both pass on the gravel shoulder. loved doc Bobs. the car lift out front round 18:30 would be in the shade in the afternoon, that was very commons before AC.I've been following since your canal days. lovin you both M&W.. P.S. Beer me

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi. The road leading to our farm was exactly the same 12 years ago. Same system, move one wheel off when you need to pass. The ribbon highway was lovely. Thanks for the information on the car lift. I love finding out about stuff like that. W.

[@mortglickman3217]

Do you miss having to work on the boat (bits and pieces)? Maybe have a crawl under the RV...thumbsup

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Mort. Crawl under RV imminent! W.

[@garyschwilling4836]

Where doesn't Harvest Gypsy's fit? Good stuff.

[@geoffupton]

Gary Schwilling i totally agree! 😊

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Gary. Love their music. Thanks. W.

[@weeknightingale]

Another GREAT video!

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Thank you. Much appreciated. W.

[@gfd635]

Hi guys. been looking at some of your older vids. I would like to know more about your boat, missed that info and what happened when your boat equip was stolen. I am embarking in the lifestyle and "we" need to know the circumstances about these places.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

She’s a Hans Christian 43. The stuff was stolen before we bought her so we had a clean canvas to start with. Enjoy your journey. Cheers

[@geoffupton]

bril vid as per norm! 😊 was nice to hear harvest gypsies again, always fits well 😊 how did you do in the casino.... or is that a secret?! lol keep em coming! us nutters love travelling with you both! 😊

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Geoff. Yup. Love Harvest Gypsies. No secret, we didn't actually end up going in but we did check out a few in Las Vegas! Thanks for following along with us on the journey. W.

[@FrazzledPup]

All the scenery is so far, exactly like Kentucky. Next time, just stop here, out your feet up and soak it all in. Won't have to drive across the entire country to take it in. 😀

[@LifeinaNutshell]

The scenery was gorgeous. Thanks for watching. W.

[@fxpthl]

Hey kids, another great posting of your cross country adventure. What a great way to "See America First"! We would be interested in finding out how you went about getting this RV trip set up. We are retired and love road trips. Can you let me know the details?

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Edward. We hired the RV through imoova.com. Thanks for following along. w.

[@alans150]

fantastic trip ,love it

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Alan. So glad you are enjoying it. I'm really loving putting these vlogs together and doing research on the various places we spotted. W.

[@kenwhite451]

Great views of journey most of us will never make, know you're in epic trip maybe next round try US Route 41 FL to UP/MI !

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Ken. That sounds like a great idea! W.

[@kyotokat8543]

Hi there. Cool seeing so many different places from Route 66. Thanks for showing us your breakfast choices. Have you had hush puppies yet?

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Kyoto. There were sooo many places to see. I tried to include as many as I could! No, no hush puppies? What are they? W.

[@kyotokat8543]

Hi Wendy. Before I went to the USA I’d only heard of a lot of the food from novels/comics. Coming across them in real life was cool. I still haven’t seen grits served out of the States. By the way, according to the net 'A hushpuppy is a small, savory, deep-fried ball made from cornmeal-based batter. Hushpuppies are frequently served as a side dish with seafood and other deep-fried foods.'

[@Zeemike1]

It's not that long ago that if you were to pull into one of those service stations an attendant would not only pump your gas but check your oil and tire pressure for you. Not everything in this modern world is better.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

I remember the same thing in Australia. One servo lasted about 5 years past the others but eventually succumbed to full self service. W.

[@Chvelle68]

Being from Tulsa, it is neat seeing the sites from another persons eyes. Did you get a chance to explore the Art Deco buildings downtown. A lot of old buildings in the US have build dates on them along with the original ownership above the doorway.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Richard. We saw a lot of Tulsa. Love it. W.

[@paulkube3901]

Through Tulsa and ya didn't stop by S/V Seeker?? ;) Great to see the country thru a visitor's eyes. Good trip and "Happy motoring" (old ESSO motto, in keeping w/your penchant for antique service station s !)

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Thanks Paul. Love the motto! W.

[@gerilarryogle970]

Hey you two! You just drove through my ancestral home town, Joplin, MO. My parents were married there in 1945 and started for California the next week. Right along Route 66 towing a trailer. Would really like to treat you to a beer review when you get to Southern California. Got a place that you could park your RV. Have hook-ups, too. Sure is fun watching your adventure through your eyes. Please keep trying out your American accent, Wendy. ; ) Cheers from Larry

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Larry. It's lovely to hear the real life stories of the road. Thank you so much for your kind and generous offer, but we have left the USA now. More of my 'American' accent coming soon! W.

[@iancox5181]

Love you 2! I'm a harvest gypsy but I don't cut corn 🙄👍are you missing the sea yet or are you just living the ocean of life. I think so good on ya

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Ian. Thank you. We are missing our Nutshell. We'll be back in Mexico soon enough and back on the oceans again. The road trip was something that we have always wanted to do, and when our scheduled departure from the marina in Mexico was pushed back due to bad weather, we used the opportunity to give the road trip a go. W.

[@bixrog]

Hi Wendy and Magnus. I have been following your videos from "day 1" when you were on the canals. Now you are on route 66 with an RV. Do you do boon docking in the evenings...or when you have had enough for the day...or do you go to proper RV / Caravan sites. Thanks for any answer.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Roger. We mainly tried to find state parks for camping. Many of them were closed for the winter. We did stay in a few RV parks though. W.

[@jwrappuhn71]

Excellent vid ya'll.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Thank you. W.

[@rikvandok]

Can you give us sailors a your of your Nuttcar on wheels? LOL!

[@PastorChrisCoutts]

At this rate you will pass just under 75 miles north of us. Good on ya. No Sainsbury's I'm afraid. Some of the less reputable gas stations often have a curry for the truck drivers. it's usually pretty good and around $6.00

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Christopher. We found the curry! Thanks for following along. W.

[@stewart51able]

I'm assuming you didn't get rich on black jack.Great video you two. Enjoy...

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Kem. Thanks for the lovely comment. W.

[@robertcallander1065]

Another great video 👍did you win in the casino ??

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Robert. We didn't actually end up going in to the casino there, but we checked out plenty in Las Vegas! W.

[@MrBblhed]

Iam enjoying your trip across America a whole lot, Kind of strange because I wasn't all that into the motorcycle trips across Australia even though it is something I would want to do. Anyway, I would like to make two requests on your trip if I can. 1 As you have been shooting motels anyway could you please get a shot f the Silver Queen in Kingman Arizona, I stayed there years ago, also if you can get a shot of the Steam train Engine in Kingman that wul dmak me happy. I would like to know if you plan to stop at the Grand Canyon? I know it is not along your route but if you can make it I highly recommend that you do it, it is like the exact opposite of Uluru, or Ayers Rock, the colors are even opposite.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Ted. So pleased that you are enjoying our trip across America. We have now finished the trip but I will look through our footage and if I have the Silver Queen I will include it for you. Same, same for the steam train. We did two side trips and one was the Grand Canyon. Wow! It was the most awe inspiring sight I have ever seen. The colours were stunning, endless shades off into the distance. It was most definitely worth the extra k's. Thanks for the comment. W.

[@ohbobpleez]

Are you going to take a picture of the Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, Texas? The self proclaimed midpoint on Route 66 per Wikipedia.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Sure did! W.

[@maryc7830]

My mother is from Mustang Oklahoma. She now lives here with me in Connecticut. Oklahoma is way too flat for me. Oklahoma doesn’t have any mountains, and they don’t have any big trees. Connecticut has huge trees.

[@Chvelle68]

Mary Carlone. John Erlingand, a Tulsa talk radio host had a Ski the Tulsa Mountains skit....supposedly out of towners would call the tourism board about booking trips. :)

[@sherryrogers-byrd6499]

You missed the blue whale in oklahoma look it up on the net you would have liked it I think mr h Davis made the whale for his wife she loved whales and animals my aunt has been volunteering there for years sorry you miss out on the Davis story

[@donzie13]

Do you know that traveling In the States that most Wall marts will let you stay in their parking lots for free?

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Dee. Yes, we found that out after a while but never actually stayed at one. Thanks for the info. W.

[@Delta088]

Hey guys do you still own nutshell the Narrow boat...

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Darren. Unfortunately we had to part with her to get SV Nutshell. W.

[@Delta088]

Life in a Nutshell oh ok nice..just been going through all your vids what a great lifestyle.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Darren. Thanks so much for watching our vlogs. It's a great lifestyle. W.

[@robertgarbe6348]

Shoulda stop be SV Seeker and said hi while you were in Tulsa

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Just Googled it and it looks amazing. W.

[@williamavery9185]

Now I know why they only charged you a dollar a nite.

[@user-kb1ir7dy8j]

Flat and boring....much prefer your boat life to this part of your adventures...can't wait for u to get back aboard and sail the seas again xxx

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Andy. We are looking forward to being aboard Nutshell again. Thanks for watching. W.

[@JCrook1028]

Imagine that, a great plain is flat....

[@margaretroberts8597]

You can come in pj's Don't have to dress up like at Walmart.

[@Scarletsb0y]

I like your videos but not the music you put too it, sorry