Historic Route 66 Diner

I worked for a few weeks at College Street Cafe in Springfield, MO on historic Route 66.  I loved working there, but the schedule didn't work for me.  I started ironically enough on National Waiters and Waitresses Day of May 21.  If I remember correctly, it was built in 1957.  It's located at Kansas Expressway at 1622 College Street.

That's the cook standing in front.  Just the waitress and the cook.  Can't beat that for simplicity.  There's a regular clientele and they're memorable and enjoyable folks to be around.  Plus, there's Route 66 travelers from all around the world.

Funny enough, a gentleman walked in one day and it was love at first sight.  I know that sounds crazy and it sure has never happened to me before.  And even though I'm not there anymore, I have a good feeling that I'll run into this man somewhere down the road.  If it's meant to be, then it will be.

I Love This Land

I found this 3.1 acre parcel in Maries County near Vichy, Missouri for only $8,000 and it's got electricity.  Get this, taxes are $1.87 a year.  Vichy is just 10 miles from Rolla.  I've always really liked Rolla.  When I used to get turned around near Springfield and get on Interstate 44, better known as Route 66, instead of Highway 60, I'd hit Rolla and realize my mistake and start heading south through the hills.  The roads in the Ozarks are so curvy and wonderful.  It is so much fun to drive there, so it was a welcome mistake.  I discovered I really liked Rolla and how pretty it is around there.

Here's some photos of the acreage.

It is about 70% open and 30% wooded.  I would really like to own this, but I've got to buy a house before I buy land.  If it's still available in a couple of years, I may buy it.  Here's the realtor:  Weidinger Real Estate.  You may just get it before I do.  If so, invite me by!