the elders used to say work hard play hard and work is play...what a great adventure it must of been to run that place...agree with ur comment about how dedicated Lucille was...another good one...many thanks again Rhetty
She was dedicated to serving others and if you speak to anyone that came in contact with her they have nothing but nice things to say. Thanks for watching!
Very cool history! Glad to see some of these being preserved. Every time we see another old farmhouse fall, it makes us sad...all of the stories go with them. Mike & Connie...
I really enjoyed this. It was nice to see Lucille's station up close. It's been many years since I was last there and actually got to listen to Lucille tell her stories about her life on Route 66. Thank you for the memories. Anthony Reichardt Santa Ana, California
You're welcome and I appreciate you watching. I never got to meet her or experience her store when it was open but I have heard nothing but good things from those that have she was an icon not only for route 66 but also for small businesses.
I really love all the old school things in life. If only we could travel back in time for a day. I live in Harriman Tennessee. About 30 miles west of Knoxville.
Thank you for watching and telling me where you are at. Sarah and I love that part of Tennessee. We used to go out there a lot but we haven't been in awhile. We need to try and go there soon.
Another #AWESOME video! SO informative and fun to watch! Appreciate the time you take to film, narrate and upload! I see everyone does as well. Looking forward to videos to come! :) Wishing you and your loved ones a #VERY blessed rest of the week, upcoming weekend!
+Stitchy Rebel Ahh you threw me off with the name change! Thanks again for watching! I think few people can say they have worked and lived in the same spot for that many years.
True, that type of work ethic is from a long ago era. My dad lived and worked and died just as Lucille in our little town in Michigan.... but almost unheard of today. Thanks again for your work~
He started as a Bell Hop at a hotel called the Hart Hotel of Battle Creek MI. In it's hey day it was a well known hotel and dad met many very interesting people...even some TV stars who stayed there. He worked up to Bell Captain and Desk Clerk. My mom and dad met working at that hotel, she was the telephone operator (remember those?) and dad the bell hop. He worked there all of his working life. We didn't have much during my growing up years as he earned mainly off from his tips....but we never wanted for food and a neat wee house that was filled with love......as I am certain it was for Lucille's 3 children. Those were happy days.
+Stitchy Rebel Those are always the important things! Family and a love for your work. Seems to be lacking a little now. I will never have achieved a long working status as he had. That's definitely rare now. Thanks for sharing your story! Very near to hear it!
rhett,i really enjoy your videos.i was raised in california,but i have lived in tennessee since 1969.my wife and i have visited many of the sights you make videos.ofit is always good to see them again though.very very good,thanks.
Hi Rhett didn't know anything obout this. I do remember the song and i think that there was a T V series way back when i lived in the Uk very interesting as always. I love learning new history. Have a good weekend
The truck stop on the right side of Lucille's is a fantastic convenience store with the most amazing Hot Box items don't forget to gas your car and get your road supplies before you leave
When I was 13 I would run across the interstate and buy a 6pack of coors. I'd tell Lucille it was for my mom and she'd tell me mom doesn't drink coors and take my 6pack and get my ass back to the house
That was Awesome. What a Classic filling station! I'm glad it's well preserved and respected. Great vlog as always but this is my new favorite of yours. Lucille is a Legend, I can't imagine living where I work lol
Lucille's use to have the "Coldest Beer In Oklahoma!" I visited her there on several occasions. I last remember being there in 1990. There used to be single hut type houses behind that she rented out to motorists passing through. The string of newer units wasn't original.
+Groff - Swint Media LLC™ Interesting, I passed by on I-40 before she passed but I never did stop at it. I never thought about doing it and I can't say that I ever even noticed it. I sure wished I had though. I would have loved to have seen how it was in operation. I've heard numerous people speak about how cold the beer was and how good her sandwiches were. Sounds like i missed out!
She was a hoot! A fiery little lady, I'd sometimes stop just to get a rise out of her. She was a legend during the time I spent in the Lower Great Plains.
+Groff - Swint Media LLC™ I've also heard quite a bit about her dog Knuckles. I'm not sure when it was around. You're right about her being a legend though.
Did you get to Commerce city Oklahoma ? Its a very small town by what was Pischer and Cardin. We were recently there and ate hamburgers at a lot stand which use to be a gas station way back. I love the way they've kept it original and they even have a pop bottle from one of the very first cola drinks in the US. So many things to see to little time
Yes, you're correct. I show the outside of it briefly a little ways into the video. It's also the cover pic for the video. Quite a bit bigger but great food and drinks. It's a great tribute to the original.
Great vlog Rhetty, it's too bad someone hd to break that upstairs window at Lucilles. I don't call that "getting your kicks on Route 66". Would love to have travelled this road back in the day, I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada!
The coldest beer in Oklahoma. The thermostat didn't work on her beer box and she had to unplug it at night and when you bought beer she'd dig around and find some that wasn't frozen
Nice video. However, it is my understanding that Lucille and Carl divorced in the mid 1960s, and Lucille continued to live there and operate the facility until her passing in 2000. The "motorcourt" you refer to is NOT actually that-It is a newly constructed Office building with space for lease. The original motorcourt was beyond repair, and torn down years ago.......
Yes they did divorce. I didn't tell a lot of the back story as it is a little sad and tragic. Her son got mixed up with a woman out west that was bad news. He was murdered by that woman and he can be seen in that same cemetery. Lucille didn't have the easiest life by any means. As far as the motor courts I wasnt sure if those were redone or if they were even original. As you walk around to the back you can see sort of a garage entrance. What is interesting is how it looks like you can rent out the rooms. They had for rent signs on them anyways.
This was really neat. I wonder what happened to the son and the other couple? BTW still working on the redden city ok. Should have more info in a week or so :)
+AbandonedColumbia,Missouri I think the older couple probably passed from natural causes. I'm not sure about the son. I didn't research that part but he was definitely younger when he passed. I'm excited to see what you find out on Redden.
the elders used to say work hard play hard and work is play...what a great adventure it must of been to run that place...agree with ur comment about how dedicated Lucille was...another good one...many thanks again Rhetty
She was dedicated to serving others and if you speak to anyone that came in contact with her they have nothing but nice things to say. Thanks for watching!
Very cool history! Glad to see some of these being preserved. Every time we see another old farmhouse fall, it makes us sad...all of the stories go with them. Mike & Connie...
This old station is iconic and hopefully it will always be around for visitors. It can easily be seen from I-40. Thanks for watching.
I really enjoyed this. It was nice to see Lucille's station up close. It's been many years since I was last there and actually got to listen to Lucille tell her stories about her life on Route 66. Thank you for the memories.
Anthony Reichardt
Santa Ana, California
You're welcome and I appreciate you watching. I never got to meet her or experience her store when it was open but I have heard nothing but good things from those that have she was an icon not only for route 66 but also for small businesses.
You are one to never disappoint, thank you, I really enjoyed this.
Some time I will have to show the inside of the new diner and the food. It really is good! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for showing this OKLAHOMAN this very historic area. Will stop by and get 1 of those great burgers.
It's a great stop. I know you'll enjoy it!
I really love all the old school things in life. If only we could travel back in time for a day. I live in Harriman Tennessee. About 30 miles west of Knoxville.
Thank you for watching and telling me where you are at. Sarah and I love that part of Tennessee. We used to go out there a lot but we haven't been in awhile. We need to try and go there soon.
Another #AWESOME video! SO informative and fun to watch! Appreciate the time you take to film, narrate and upload! I see everyone does as well. Looking forward to videos to come! :) Wishing you and your loved ones a #VERY blessed rest of the week, upcoming weekend!
+Lola2248 Thank you Lola! I appreciate the kind words! I hope you have a great weekend as well!
Been on that Route many times, Ok. to Ca. and back again. I miss that old highway.
It's a fun one to travel as the terrain really changes. Thank you for watching!
aka Grumpy Grammy...Great vlog as always...love the history and respect given to a unbelievable woman!
+Stitchy Rebel Ahh you threw me off with the name change! Thanks again for watching! I think few people can say they have worked and lived in the same spot for that many years.
True, that type of work ethic is from a long ago era. My dad lived and worked and died just as Lucille in our little town in Michigan.... but almost unheard of today. Thanks again for your work~
+Stitchy Rebel What kind of work did he do?
He started as a Bell Hop at a hotel called the Hart Hotel of Battle Creek MI. In it's hey day it was a well known hotel and dad met many very interesting people...even some TV stars who stayed there. He worked up to Bell Captain and Desk Clerk. My mom and dad met working at that hotel, she was the telephone operator (remember those?) and dad the bell hop. He worked there all of his working life. We didn't have much during my growing up years as he earned mainly off from his tips....but we never wanted for food and a neat wee house that was filled with love......as I am certain it was for Lucille's 3 children. Those were happy days.
+Stitchy Rebel Those are always the important things! Family and a love for your work. Seems to be lacking a little now. I will never have achieved a long working status as he had. That's definitely rare now. Thanks for sharing your story! Very near to hear it!
rhett,i really enjoy your videos.i was raised in california,but i have lived in tennessee since 1969.my wife and i have visited many of the sights you make videos.ofit is always good to see them again though.very very good,thanks.
Great vlog man! Love Oklahoma.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
The service station reminded me of one my grandpa owned. They must have been built in the same era. Thanks for an interesting video!
I bet they were built in the same era. Pretty interesting to work and live all in the same building. Thank you for watching.
Great video. That look like a beautiful day. I never gotten there yet.
It was nice day that day. If you are ever passing thru it's worth a stop. Thank you for watching!
Hi Rhett didn't know anything obout this. I do remember the song and i think that there was a T V series way back when i lived in the Uk very interesting as always. I love learning new history. Have a good weekend
Thanks Yvonne and I hope you have a great weekend as well. That whole route 66 is pretty neat. Thanks for watching!
The truck stop on the right side of Lucille's is a fantastic convenience store with the most amazing Hot Box items don't forget to gas your car and get your road supplies before you leave
When I was 13 I would run across the interstate and buy a 6pack of coors. I'd tell Lucille it was for my mom and she'd tell me mom doesn't drink coors and take my 6pack and get my ass back to the house
Finally stopped and checked Lucille's place out.
It's really a cool iconic place!
That was Awesome. What a Classic filling station! I'm glad it's well preserved and respected. Great vlog as always but this is my new favorite of yours. Lucille is a Legend, I can't imagine living where I work lol
PS Blue Lemonade and chicken fried steak sounds awesome
+Tampa Jay I could definitely go for some today! I didn't eat breakfast so I'm ready!
Lucille's use to have the "Coldest Beer In Oklahoma!" I visited her there on several occasions. I last remember being there in 1990. There used to be single hut type houses behind that she rented out to motorists passing through. The string of newer units wasn't original.
+Groff - Swint Media LLC™ Interesting, I passed by on I-40 before she passed but I never did stop at it. I never thought about doing it and I can't say that I ever even noticed it. I sure wished I had though. I would have loved to have seen how it was in operation. I've heard numerous people speak about how cold the beer was and how good her sandwiches were. Sounds like i missed out!
She was a hoot! A fiery little lady, I'd sometimes stop just to get a rise out of her. She was a legend during the time I spent in the Lower Great Plains.
+Groff - Swint Media LLC™ I've also heard quite a bit about her dog Knuckles. I'm not sure when it was around. You're right about her being a legend though.
Interesting history!👍
+Blue East Coast Thanks, she's a Route 66 legend and icon!
Grew up 20 miles south of there. Lucille used to sell beer to minors. Unfortunately never got to take advantage of that lol
Now you have to be more than legally a "major" to buy alcohol: 21.
Use to live in Weatherford, OK. Ate at the roadhouse many times.
Did you get to Commerce city Oklahoma ? Its a very small town by what was Pischer and Cardin. We were recently there and ate hamburgers at a lot stand which use to be a gas station way back. I love the way they've kept it original and they even have a pop bottle from one of the very first cola drinks in the US. So many things to see to little time
I have been there years ago and took photos but I haven't been there since I started doing videos. I do want to go back up that way again.
@@RhettyforHistory the guy running the carryout is very friendly and has a lot of interesting information about the area. Yes you have to go back
I've been planning on trying to get back there this year. Was that the Dairy King?
There is also a Lucille's Diner in Weatherford
Yes, you're correct. I show the outside of it briefly a little ways into the video. It's also the cover pic for the video. Quite a bit bigger but great food and drinks. It's a great tribute to the original.
My aunt and uncle spent their honeymoon in the motor court after they got snowed in after their wedding on their way to OKC.
Very interesting. Thank you for watching and sharing their story.
i read her son was shot 9 times by his ex wife .wow thanks for the video..it would be cool to find the bar he was shot in...
You're right he was killed by her. He made the mistake of still staying around her. Such a sad and tragic story.
Great vlog Rhetty, it's too bad someone hd to break that upstairs window at Lucilles. I don't call that "getting your kicks on Route 66". Would love to have travelled this road back in the day, I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada!
Thank you Debbie! I'm not sure how I never saw your comment so I apologize for that. Thank you for watching and commenting.
We went through their 1950's from Arizona.
I'm sure it hasn't changed much other than the new diner in her name. Thank you for watching!
The coldest beer in Oklahoma. The thermostat didn't work on her beer box and she had to unplug it at night and when you bought beer she'd dig around and find some that wasn't frozen
Wow! Thanks for sharing more on her and her station! It's always great for everyone to know more!
This is so cool
I love the way her memory has been carried on and honored.
Interesting!
+Herre Gud Yes Lucille made quite the legacy.
I grew up right across the highway
Nice video. However, it is my understanding that Lucille and Carl divorced in the mid 1960s, and Lucille continued to live there and operate the facility until her passing in 2000. The "motorcourt" you refer to is NOT actually that-It is a newly constructed Office building with space for lease. The original motorcourt was beyond repair, and torn down years ago.......
Yes they did divorce. I didn't tell a lot of the back story as it is a little sad and tragic. Her son got mixed up with a woman out west that was bad news. He was murdered by that woman and he can be seen in that same cemetery. Lucille didn't have the easiest life by any means. As far as the motor courts I wasnt sure if those were redone or if they were even original. As you walk around to the back you can see sort of a garage entrance. What is interesting is how it looks like you can rent out the rooms. They had for rent signs on them anyways.
This was really neat. I wonder what happened to the son and the other couple? BTW still working on the redden city ok. Should have more info in a week or so :)
+AbandonedColumbia,Missouri I think the older couple probably passed from natural causes. I'm not sure about the son. I didn't research that part but he was definitely younger when he passed. I'm excited to see what you find out on Redden.
Been their good food
Yes it is. Thank you for watching!
Bonnie and Clyde slept there. Pretty Boy Floyd !!!
Hello, why nobody fix al inside and start new buisniss?
I wish they could. There are no businesses to do that. They tried to.