Route 66-based story
written by OC,SH’s founder, inspired by his September 2009 Route 66 road trip

CHAPTER 2: ARRIVING

When they (him, his parents & 2 siblings) moved to town after the building renovations, the local folks were not quite sure what to make of the new family. After all, the local newspaper was quick to inform everyone of the newcomers … especially since they were “city folk” moving to “small town USA”, hoping to make a go along a small stretch of famed Route 66. The townsfolk figured the new family was in for a culture shock, but they weren’t. His Dad had taken the time to educate his kids about Route 66 & the importance attached to even the smallest of towns. So, none of them were shocked at the relaxed life they had entered. Truth be told, they were all eager for the change from the “big city” life.

But, they weren’t prepared for the “cold shoulder” they received from the locals. The first month his parents’ business was open, they only had one visitor. It took his Dad quite some work, & the entire family some sacrifices, to convince the locals they were not the enemy … that they were, indeed, truly enthusiastic about & held an infectious passion in Route 66. Just a few short months later, a visitor to the town would never have guessed this family of 5 had ever lived in a big city.