tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729166837877316238.post5856794552146483410..comments2024-02-22T04:38:15.816-06:00Comments on Thoughts from a Route 66 Business Owner: Picher, again. . .Laurelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03664721949113509873noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729166837877316238.post-11688874905767225422011-01-26T20:51:56.968-06:002011-01-26T20:51:56.968-06:00I admire the way your writing epitomizes the passi...I admire the way your writing epitomizes the passion. Also, with the interest in 66 at a high, why is Picher not doing anything? Can other 66 communities like Miami, Commerce and Vinity help out?Highway Hasmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13989494771486193959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729166837877316238.post-49393511951600653952011-01-25T20:25:26.056-06:002011-01-25T20:25:26.056-06:00Too bad Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts, who was r...Too bad Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts, who was raised in Picher, wasn't there.Trevor Hiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216077170526370999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729166837877316238.post-52945114648696041182011-01-25T16:25:13.960-06:002011-01-25T16:25:13.960-06:00Denny - I thought the same thing when I watched t...Denny - I thought the same thing when I watched the heavy equipment pounding that feeble ground. If anyone ends up in a mine shaft, I'll let you know. The Mining Museum is a shadow of it's former self, in my opinion. Reopening it would be a major project, but I'm thinking it would be a worthwhile one. <br /><br />Boynton! Never thought to go there, but thanks to you it's now #1 on my list. Maybe Thursday! I have to get all my day trips in before it's spring and I reopen Afton Station full time.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03664721949113509873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729166837877316238.post-33314302462358817692011-01-25T16:20:24.710-06:002011-01-25T16:20:24.710-06:00You are so right, Beth. In my opinion, it's n...You are so right, Beth. In my opinion, it's now just about the most depressing place on earth, and staying there is unimaginable. I guess some people are just steadfastly loyal to their home town, even if there's no town any more.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03664721949113509873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729166837877316238.post-71773440208997876312011-01-25T16:19:48.919-06:002011-01-25T16:19:48.919-06:00I can imagine this is a pretty sad day for you. I ...I can imagine this is a pretty sad day for you. I guess if at least one Caterpillar doesn't fall into a collapsing mine shaft it will be a bit like not finding weapons of mass destruction. Of course, the health issues are real even without cave ins. I noted that the museum is to remain. I understood that it was pretty empty. Do you think there will actually be any attempt to resurrect it?<br /><br />Next time you're stuck for a place to visit, how about coasting through Boynton. It's closer than Picher and may or may not be a ghost town in the making. I'm curious about its story.DennyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15027558681912733768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729166837877316238.post-8723564011797330002011-01-25T15:56:55.221-06:002011-01-25T15:56:55.221-06:00Thanks for the update on Picher. Such a sad story....Thanks for the update on Picher. Such a sad story. I can't say I really understand the people that refuse to move. The town is gone, and maybe it's time to move on.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149068921334726430noreply@blogger.com