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Josh Friedrich
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Illinois Route 66 Assocation Hall of Fame members postcards
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Josh Friedrich Nov 29, 2009.
Thoughts on a Route 66 passport book
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Cort Stevens Nov 4, 2011.
Are you a member of a Route 66 association, organization, community group, etc?
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Josh Friedrich posted a status"Had to share a link to my Enjoy Illinois Mile Marker Blog. Parts 2 & 3 take place on route 66. http://ning.it/12qfFIh"
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Old Chain of Rocks Bridge color (2)
"You can setup an approved crossing thru the keepers of the bridge Trailnet. For a small fee normally $5 per vehicle they will allow a crossing. There have even been car shows setup on the bridge for the St Louis Route 66 Festival. Just watch out for…"
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge color (2)
"Wow. I thought that bridge was closed to motor veh traffic; was it opened just for the special occasion, or has it been opened to cars?
Reminds me of when we crossed the Marsh/Rainbow bridge in Kansas. I don't know how many…"
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- Sex:
- Male
- Birthday:
- January 11, 1976
- Hometown:
- Williamsville, IL
- Country:
- USA
- About Me:
- I am a stamp collector that specializes in Route 66 pictorial postmarks and Abe Lincoln. I grew up along Route 66 in Williamsville IL. I have worked at several places along the route in Sherman and Springfield (along Wabash Ave, 6th st, 2nd st, and 9th st alignments). I drive a section of it everyday to get to work 1 building off the mother road and to take my son to daycare right on US Highway 66. I like unique, quirky, & unusually weird roadside stops. I also collect route 66 postcards, business cards, envelopes with a 66 address, hat pins & buttons, and elongated coins.
- Favorite Music:
- Pretty much anything that falls under the Rock category: Hard, Heavy Metal, Punk, Classic. The Blues Brothers, ZZ Top
- Why are you here
- I am here to share my new found passion for Route 66, interact with other roadies, learn more, share my experiences, and to promote the events/people/places near me.
- List Of My Favorite Route 66 Places
- Cozy Dog Drive In, Shea's Gas Station Museum, The Ariston Cafe, Lauterbach Man, Bunyon Giant, Dixie Truck Stop, Henry's Ra66it Ranch, Ted Drewe's Frozen Custard Stand, Meramec Caverns, Route 66 Fudge Shop, Funk's Grove Maple Sirup, Chain of Rocks Bridge, The Pig Hip, IL RT 66 Assoc Hall of Fame Musuem, those unmarked, broken alignments.
Cities of IL:Chicago, Atlanta, Lincoln, Williamsville,Sherman, Springfield, Litchfield, Pontiac
MO: St Louis, Stanton, Cuba
KS:Galena, Riverton, Baxter Springs all 13.2 Miles espeially 4 Women On The Route
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Wilbur Fawns Sr Family
Wilbur Fawns Sr. Family: Fawns Standard Station, Fawns Shell Station, And Fawns Amoco Station Williamsville and Sherman IL By Josh Friedrich 02/17/2013
Wilbur Fawns Sr.’s working relationship with U.S. 66 began in 1937 at the age of 29 when he started working at Charles Sutton’s Garage at 141 W. Main St./Route 66 in Williamsville Illinois as an auto mechanic. On March 2, 1943 Mr. Sutton…
Continue Wilbur Fawns Sr.’s working relationship with U.S. 66 began in 1937 at the age of 29 when he started working at Charles Sutton’s Garage at 141 W. Main St./Route 66 in Williamsville Illinois as an auto mechanic. On March 2, 1943 Mr. Sutton…
Posted on April 14, 2013 at 5:45pm — 2 Comments
Chicago and back 9.19-20.10
We had a nice overnight trip to the Windy City and the beginning of Route 66 on Sunday the 19th. We had a great day at the Field Museum, Charlie loved the dinosaurs and he also liked the dolphin show at the Shedd Aquarium. We had a good dinner at the House of Blues and then headed back to the hotel for a quick swim, dessert and then lights out. The next morning we walked over to a Post Office to mail 2 postcards home and acquire a hand cancel on my IL Route 66 map. That would be the 1st of the… Continue
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 4:02pm — 2 Comments
Tri State International Route 66 Adventure 6.18-20.10
Our trip began by flying along the dreaded Interstate after a full day of work on Friday for a 7 hour drive to the Downstream Hotel & Casino in Quapaw OK. We hopped in on Rich Henry in Staunton at Henry's Ra66it Ranch to pick up a few Tshirts for the breakfast giveaways and Jim Hinkley's Backroads of 66 book. We made it to the hotel with no problems and hit the sack after 1 a.m. and woke up Saturday before the alarm went off to head to the Egroup Breakfast at 7 a.m.
Now the real… Continue
Now the real… Continue
Posted on June 22, 2010 at 9:18pm — 1 Comment
Saint Patty's day trip from Springfield to Funks Grove 3.18.10
Decided to enjoy the sunny, springlike afternoon and head to Funks Grove to restock our Maple Sirup supply. I picked up my son and we cruised along Route 66. Charlie was enjoying asking me "What kind of truck is that?" for each semi that went by on I55. When we arrived at the Sirup shop, Debby Funk greeted us warmly as usual. She appeared to be having a steady stream of customers as some were leaving when we arrived, one person was still in the shop, and another carload arrived when we left. I… Continue
Posted on March 19, 2010 at 11:30am
12.16.09 The news of Bob Waldmire's passing
I took a trip to Staunton today to see Rich at the Ra66it Ranch. I was needing to settle up my tab. It was a cold, sunny December day. I enjoyed the hour drive with just my thoughts while cruising along 66. When I arrived I was greeted warmly by Rich and he told me the sad news. Bob's passing had posted on the Egroup during my drive. We talked about Bob a bit and I came to the conclusion that I needn't grieve but celebrate this man's life. He had lived how he wanted and accomplished things on… Continue
Posted on December 16, 2009 at 9:39pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (62 comments)
- At 2:30pm on January 6, 2011,
Jean-Paul Ghiringhelli said… Hello Josh, I wish you to cruise all the mother road ! For me, it was really a awesome travel, it's a good way to know the USA and their residents, crossing the 8 (+Wisconsin) states. Here a wink only for you ... I hope you know where it is !
- At 7:32pm on November 20, 2010,
Collin Summers said… - Thank you Josh for the advise. But I am already on the route 66 group on yahoo. I figured that out from California Route 66 Museum in 2009
- At 4:53am on August 16, 2010,
Johnny Moo-Moo Miller said… - Thank You Josh!
You can see this sign in the Hall of Fame Museum in Pontiac,Illinois
- At 7:37pm on June 27, 2010,
Joe Loesch said… - Cool Photos. I always appreciate your contributions. Sorry you missed us and Tom Dion. Had a good time with him and his friend Rich.
- At 4:12pm on June 27, 2010, Joe Loesch said…
- Hey Josh, Did you make it to the festival on Saturday. We left about noon. I think we're running close to our 5000 photo limit on the site. Keep an eye on those duplicates. Some of those shots could be duplicates. I hope you're doing well? Sorry we couldn't hook up in Litchfield. We had a blast. Saw some friends and made some new. Best wishes.
- At 6:23pm on May 18, 2010,
Steve Bellamy said… - Thanks for the welcome Josh - I've been a bit distracted lately (found out I'm gonna be a dad!) but will be getting back into the FB page and website over the next few weeks (hope to get the website online by mid June). Cheers, Steve
- At 10:24am on March 16, 2010,
Cheryl Eichar Jett said… - Thanks, Josh. I have lived in Springfield twice, and it's really enjoyable to be back there researching for the book.
- At 6:19am on February 18, 2010, Joe Loesch said…
- Yes Josh, the band plays on Friday night only. Hope you can make it?
- At 6:17am on February 18, 2010, Joe Loesch said…
- Yes Josh, The Road Crew plays only on Friday night for the Litchfield festival. Carol has another band for Saturday at the Drive-In. I hope you can find a way to make it?
- At 8:28am on November 17, 2009,
M G Leonard said… - Thank You 4 the Welcome.
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The Road Crew in Joplin! Aug 2013
The Road Crew - America's Route 66 Band will be the opening act for the International Route 66 Festival this year! We'll be playing on Main Street in Galena, Friday evening at 6pm and on Main Street Joplin Saturday night at 7:30. We will also add a mini-concert to this list at Afton Staion at 1pm Sunday afternoon. Hope to see you guys August 2nd thru the 4th, 2013!
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