At around 1 p.m. some people started to arrive. Here are two fine looking young men from Italy who are cruising all of Route 66.
Last week I hinted that I was awaiting delivery of something very special which was large and being sent by a shipping company. Today, it arrived at David's house (where, for convenience, I had it sent) and he brought it over to the Station.
Steve Rider, my friend and fellow postcard collector, has sent me this treasure -- an 8' x 4' mural hand painted by Bob Waldmire!! It was once part of George Rook's collection, and Steve obtained it from a collector in Connecticut. It's a big and beautiful and, of course, extraordinary map of Route 66 complete with all the little touches that make it a true Waldmire. I am so, so thrilled by this and I can't thank Steve enough.
We removed the box but have left on the bubble wrap until we can affix it to a wall. But first we have to find a perfect place for it, on a wall that's big enough to contain it and where visitors can see it and photograph it with ease. However, I couldn't resist snapping a photo of it with the bubble wrap still on it. So, here's a peek , although it does it no justice. As soon as we unwrap it, I'll post much better pictures.
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That's some gift, Laurel! To be trusted with a true Route 66 treasure must be a thrill. Without a doubt it's a sign of the high regard in which you and Afton Station are held.
I can hardly wait to see this without bubble wrap.
Did Steve give you any indication when Bob painted this?
I was honored when I viewed Bob's painting at Steve's Route 66 shrine before it took off out west to your museum. I will be coming your way sometime soon to see it set in its proper setting.
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It has arrived!!
Probably just like waiting for a secret society decoder pin??
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