Day 8 - Springfield, MO to Joplin, MO brake shop.

  As soon as I started the truck this morning, the brake warning light came on and stayed on.  When I took it out onto the interstate, I noticed the brakes were more spongy and I had to step further on the pedal.  It still stopped, but rather than go all the way to OKC I decided to get a shop to look at it along the way.

That of course didn't stop me from finding a Rte 66 path to the brake shop!  They are in Joplin, MO and seem quite professional.  They are working on it as I catch up on the blog.

An abandoned gas station - very common sight.


Not abandonded, but not selling gas either!




Carthage, MO


Small towns certainly like to showcase their public buildings!

Carthage, MO Courthouse:



Comments

  1. Dick S.May 6, 2022 at 12:06 PM

    According the to bottom picture, you could be in Disneyland. I'll bet there are some urban legends, conspiracy theories, etc. about THAT building.🤥

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  2. AnonymousMay 6, 2022 at 2:28 PM

    Sure seems like a step back in time. You fit right in.
    Mike C

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  3. AnonymousMay 6, 2022 at 5:48 PM

    Very Cool

    Greta

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  4. AnonymousMay 6, 2022 at 6:52 PM

    Love the pics! Glad you’re safe. Enjoying all your posts. What an adventure!

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