Route 66 Chicago to Gardner (Day # 1) Gemini Giant, Dell Rhea's, Joliet Prison 9/10/21

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  • @jolenemudra4971
    @jolenemudra4971 3 года назад +7

    We lived in Romeoville back in the early 1970's. I remember going to the Rialto Theater to see "The Godfather" back in 1971 or 1972. We lived kind of close to the Joliet Prison back then off of Route 53 and Route 66. We went to Del Rhea's Chicken in Countryside often and also White Fence Farm. We lived very close to that restaurant.

    • @jolenemudra4971
      @jolenemudra4971 3 года назад +2

      Also, my brother-in-law's brother was as extra in The Blues Brothers movie.

    • @yankeeinthesouth
      @yankeeinthesouth  3 года назад +2

      That is really super cool thank you for your memories 😊

    • @mrsc99
      @mrsc99 3 года назад +2

      Dawn today is September 11 it's my Birthday Nits

  • @davidross6050
    @davidross6050 3 года назад +22

    I love watching these two. I feel like I’m part of the adventure.

  • @scherryyates552
    @scherryyates552 3 года назад +2

    Love watching your trip and you getting the Route 66 Passport stamped.

  • @caroltumey6800
    @caroltumey6800 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for letting us join you guys in this Route 66 adventure!!

  • @delanomiller
    @delanomiller 3 года назад +12

    Will I choked up when you did. Your dad is right there with you and Dawn. Wearing his hat and just thinking about him puts him there with y’all.
    I’m enjoying all the stops along the way. I see now why you plan on a month. God bless you both and keep you safe on this endeavor!! Love to you both

  • @cathyratliff398
    @cathyratliff398 3 года назад +2

    Amazing video I am loving this road trip 👍

  • @mountainsolitude1336
    @mountainsolitude1336 3 года назад +8

    I'm loving this road trip! I look for new video's every day. Have a great time! You're a wonderful son, Will, to honor your Dad this way. ❤

  • @smokymountainman4964
    @smokymountainman4964 3 года назад +3

    Loving this! ❤ what a great adventure. Your Dads spirit is definitely with you. I look forward to each day to see what adventures the "mother road," brings next. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @jq5690
    @jq5690 3 года назад +9

    Awesome video! Your dad would be super proud and he's definitely with you in spirit. You had me tearing up too - what a great tribute to his memory. Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to your next episode! Continued prayers for a safe and fun trip!

  • @koalabear6722
    @koalabear6722 3 года назад +2

    Wow such a wonderful start getting your kicks on Route 66! Love it all!

  • @PTAdventures86
    @PTAdventures86 3 года назад +2

    So happy for you all. Can’t wait to see your trip videos!! Stay safe!!

  • @KMACKTIME
    @KMACKTIME 5 месяцев назад

    Gardner is my home town. It’s always amazing to me that people stop there. It’s such a small town in the middle of nowhere

  • @pamelastilin7893
    @pamelastilin7893 3 года назад +2

    Love ❤️ your video so far on Route 66 👍🏻🥰

  • @cathyhennessee583
    @cathyhennessee583 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for taking us on your journey with adventures.

  • @sharoncooper5426
    @sharoncooper5426 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your awesome adventure 💚 be safe🙏✌

  • @momof2harris589
    @momof2harris589 3 года назад +2

    The chicken looked good, and oh my that icecream! I am enjoying the trip right along with y'all! You guys should stay at one of those older hotel, that would be awsome!! I liked that museum place and the old theater it was nice still.

  • @wildflower008
    @wildflower008 3 года назад +5

    Thank you for taking us along on your adventure. I am loving this series. You’re videos are a bright spot in my day during these dark times and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you and Dawn.❤️

  • @jim654
    @jim654 3 года назад +3

    Nice first day on Route 66. Loved the Blues Brother's stuff. Aren't those little towns something else. Your Dad is with you watching. Happy Trails and See You Real Soon 🙂

  • @richards3862
    @richards3862 3 года назад +2

    Congratulations on filling your dream safe travels can't wait for more videos 🚙🚙

  • @SmokeyMountainDreamer
    @SmokeyMountainDreamer 3 года назад +4

    I love this so much, thank you for taking us along. We will probably never be able to do this. Now we can threw you. ♥️

  • @lizcortez4897
    @lizcortez4897 3 года назад +3

    What beautiful and amazing memories y'all are making!!👍😊💕

  • @taradalmatianshaver6828
    @taradalmatianshaver6828 3 года назад +1

    So awesome!! The places you stopped looked so interesting! That chicken looked very delicious! Chicken is my favorite! This adventure is going to be very exciting! We will be waiting for each video! 🙏🏻for safe travels! From Shelbyville Ky Tara 💖

  • @teresacantrell7400
    @teresacantrell7400 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing. I love seeing your adventures. I will never get to do this or see this, but thanks to you and Dawn we are traveling along with you. Stay safe and enjoy every minute of your trip!

  • @patkennard9234
    @patkennard9234 3 года назад +2

    Great day, not far from my hometown. Enjoyed all the stops.
    Travel safe

  • @marilynpoodlemom5329
    @marilynpoodlemom5329 3 года назад +2

    Good morning. Looking forward to watching every day.

  • @deborahkelley8641
    @deborahkelley8641 3 года назад +2

    Awesome trip guys, much love 🙏from VA
    Be safe, and stay well!

  • @mrsc99
    @mrsc99 3 года назад +7

    I hope y'all are having fun..
    Say safe on this trip..
    I am praying 🙏for y'all...
    Your looking pretty today
    Dawn ,,Have a great day 💗
    God bless y'all 🙏👍💜💗❤

  • @Rhondagail
    @Rhondagail 3 года назад +2

    Congrats on 62k

  • @Kandy77788
    @Kandy77788 3 года назад +2

    Y’all make me happy!! God bless and safe journey!!!🥰

  • @toddh.6438
    @toddh.6438 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely awesome guys!!! So very happy that you’re getting to do this for you and your Dad Will!!! What a great couple of days so far!

  • @lizcortez4897
    @lizcortez4897 3 года назад +4

    morning Will, Dawn and yankee in the south fam....time for the journey to begin...keeping y'all in my prayers..y'all be safe and have loads of fun!!!! let's do this👍

  • @cherylmikell899
    @cherylmikell899 3 года назад +2

    This trip is so cool!😎😎 BOOGER 🐕and I shed a few tears watching Mr. Will talk about his Dad. He would be proud as I'm sure your Mom is.🤗

  • @Marilyn-KY
    @Marilyn-KY 3 года назад

    So enjoying your Route 66 adventure.

  • @alicevaughn7990
    @alicevaughn7990 3 года назад +2

    Wonderful video!! Looks like you all are having a great time ! Be safe , Prayers that The Good Lord will grant you traveling grace . Can’t wait to see more!

  • @Rhondagail
    @Rhondagail 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for showing me this video

  • @keithsanders2792
    @keithsanders2792 3 года назад +2

    This is just soooo cool. This is the kind of trip I wish I could take, I love this kind of stuff!

  • @lvandshirleyadventures4731
    @lvandshirleyadventures4731 3 года назад +4

    Just finished today's vlog. Thanks for taking us along. I know you're showing us things we would have missed. Be watching tomorrow.

  • @kendrasmith6637
    @kendrasmith6637 3 года назад +1

    I love this Will and Dawn. I feel like I am there. Thanks so much for taking us along. Loved seeing the cool Gemini Giant. Yes, your dad would be proud. 😊🐻

  • @phpatti1134
    @phpatti1134 3 года назад

    Loved your first leg of Route 66! Looks Like so much fun. We enjoyed it!

  • @Linda-gi8pr
    @Linda-gi8pr 3 года назад +1

    Two comments, first of all I am sad about the signs coming down, all this history needs to be preserved ! Second....I have always heard of Route 66, but never gave it much thought, but, Omgosh, I am going to read up on it and study the route and find photos !!!!! How exciting you two are doing this !!!!!!

  • @shinybrightsouth1585
    @shinybrightsouth1585 3 года назад +3

    What a great trip! One of my bucket list things to do.

  • @bluebutterfly841
    @bluebutterfly841 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely ❤️love seeing you two having another memorial route66 day trip. Stay safe. Enjoy this time together. Route 66 looks fun.
    But the TN mountains are not only beautiful. It’s peaceful, calming.

  • @ATJHTRAVELS
    @ATJHTRAVELS 3 года назад +1

    Another wonderful video looking forward to the next one sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed enjoyed and shared

  • @qtips17
    @qtips17 2 года назад +1

    Hey guys! Looks like you're living the dream! I am so glad you went to Dell Rhea's , I hope you liked it! Too bad you cant see all the great neon signs at night. All the route 66 videos are amazing. Thank You, Chicago loves Will and Dawn!

  • @shinybrightsouth1585
    @shinybrightsouth1585 3 года назад +12

    I cant imagine how much research you did to prepare for this trip

  • @brucerollins6867
    @brucerollins6867 3 года назад +2

    Y’all enjoy the trip and be safe and have a lot of fun 🤩

  • @dawnbenchley7237
    @dawnbenchley7237 3 года назад

    Love your video, guys. Looking forward to your future adventures. Safe travels.

  • @laurenbyers6505
    @laurenbyers6505 3 года назад

    I'm excited to see these route 66 adventures! I hope you guys enjoy yourselves and safe travels!

  • @juanitanewman1079
    @juanitanewman1079 2 года назад

    I turned 66 this year this is my bucket list till 67. Love your video

  • @jessjewelrystudio
    @jessjewelrystudio 3 года назад +1

    Dawn you're the best! Always so happy to hear you! When you tried the Italian beef sandwich, we loved it! You're so honest and wonderful. Thank you so much for being her you bring so much joy.

  • @carlavision6143
    @carlavision6143 3 года назад

    Will & Dawn, really loved and enjoyed your Route 66 video! Will catch up on the others tomorrow. Thank you for taking me along with y'all to places I'll never get to see for myself! Safe travels.

  • @BrokenDreamsReborn
    @BrokenDreamsReborn 3 года назад +5

    Yeah!!! We are loving ❤ this series y'all! We are so excited for y'all! We know how hard it is to lose a dad and how you want your dad to be here and experience all these great things! Love your shirt Will! The castle car wash looks like a neat find! The chicken 🐔 basket looks really good! That is amazing that the original road was made out of bricks, what a cool find! Thanks for sharing your adventure! ~ Shion and Matthew

  • @christyfriedel7947
    @christyfriedel7947 2 года назад

    How exciting! I’ll be along for the ride too! Thank you for taking us all along. Safe travels.

  • @wandafields1060
    @wandafields1060 Год назад

    I'm sure your mom's watching and enjoying this and it's awesome that you have dedicated that to your dad

  • @DianaLynne-27
    @DianaLynne-27 3 года назад

    Excited to tag along. Thankyou for sharing. Great videos!👍❤️

  • @dmccabe3396
    @dmccabe3396 3 года назад +1

    Safe travels! Can’t wait to see all your adventures!

  • @cammybarrs7114
    @cammybarrs7114 3 года назад

    Love the video! Thanks so much for bringing adventure and fun to your subscribers and viewers!

  • @nancyj7873
    @nancyj7873 3 года назад +1

    Happy birthday again Will! We sent you that t shirt. I am happy that you are enjoying it! I am really enjoying y'all's trip, and I can tell y'all are. God bless y'all on your journey! 🎂🎉😊🙏❤️

  • @autumnsinmichigan189
    @autumnsinmichigan189 3 года назад

    Enjoying the videos of 66 road trip. Thanks for posting

  • @tinarobertson4204
    @tinarobertson4204 3 года назад

    I teared up with you at the start of Route 66. 💟 I know your dad is so proud of you & smiling down on you as you travel on this journey.
    I LOVE the Castle Carwash!!
    I'd buy it & live in it myself. 👸
    The Chicken Basket looked awesome! 🐔
    Loved the decor on the walls. 6️⃣6️⃣
    Loved Dawn & the cute baby cow. 🐄
    The "bricked original roadway" was surprising to me. So cool!
    I'm with you...I love the neon lights!!
    I purpose yall do the same route again...but sleep during the day & travel at night & show us all the pretty signs lit up. 🤩
    You got me in the feels again when you talked about your dad at the Gemini Giant 🥺
    Love the passport & stamp book.
    I'm getting a lot of ideas from yall. 🥰
    Loved your video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @deborahmoore1111
    @deborahmoore1111 3 года назад +2

    What a great day. I love the stops y’all did today. So interesting. And of course I’m jealous. But certainly loving that you are sharing it with us. Lifting y’all up in prayer for a safe and wonderful trip.

  • @jenniferbarnes1053
    @jenniferbarnes1053 3 года назад

    Im really enjoying the videos of route 66. Thanks for letting me tag along
    VIA, video. Lol Its very interesting.

  • @danielsmith-ze3wy
    @danielsmith-ze3wy 3 года назад +1

    Awesome i know your dad is watching over yall God bless and stay safe out there

  • @jameswinters7920
    @jameswinters7920 2 года назад +1

    WE STAYED AT YOUR RECOMMENDED hotel in treasure Island FL and it was great. We told them you were the reason we booked. Bonnie the owner told me a friend told here she was on on RUclips and she told here friend, no I’m not I don’t have a channel. Then she saw your video and was very thankful and complimentary. THANKS AGAIN

  • @larueshipp985
    @larueshipp985 3 года назад +1

    Loving theses videos. Look forward to them everyday... you guys stay safe and prayers are with each mile of the way.

  • @bodymanflan
    @bodymanflan 3 года назад

    Loving this road trip,Guys! Will,you are getting to do something not many can. You are taking the iconic trip your Dad always wanted to do,in his memory and document it all for the world to see. It will always be on the net. I've learned a lot this past year. Just like your dad,We all put things off until someday when things are better. Well,some times that day never comes and we look back and wish we'd done something back when things were better. I am so happy for y'all for doing this trip now while you can still enjoy it. God Bless and safe travels. So far,you've stayed in a couple of sketchy motels that would have made me nervous. My door would for sure be booby trapped before I went to sleep.

  • @ms.tep_
    @ms.tep_ 3 года назад

    Thanks for showing us Route 66!

  • @nancyk4595
    @nancyk4595 3 года назад

    I enjoyed your first day on Route 66! You showed many interesting things. Hope you continue to have nice weather on the rest of your Route 66 road trip. Be safe! How awesome to meet up with one of our channel friends! Hope you have a chance to meet up with many more along the way,,!

  • @elizabethashlee8275
    @elizabethashlee8275 3 года назад

    I love the opening, in memory of dad. You made me get teary eyed. I love you're doing this!

  • @shannonblakely5963
    @shannonblakely5963 3 года назад

    I am so happy for you both. What a great adventure. Can’t wait to watch all the videos.

  • @helgabullabong
    @helgabullabong 3 года назад

    Really enjoying all the different architecture and history facts. This trip took some planning! Wow. Great to see you wearing your Dad's hat. Great work guys. Cheers x

  • @pattalarovich5153
    @pattalarovich5153 3 года назад

    Love following you two on this journey!

  • @scottshaver5495
    @scottshaver5495 3 года назад +4

    Really enjoy seeing these old places, and enjoy u telling the history of these places,that was some really good 👍🏻 fried chicken 🍗. Thanks will and Dawn really appreciate u sharing ur trip with us. From Kentucky 😀

  • @jacc9311
    @jacc9311 3 года назад

    Great video! Thank you for taking us with you!

  • @HaveFunLetsTravel
    @HaveFunLetsTravel Год назад

    I'm glad to see I'm not the only man who gets emotional at times. I too remember lots of things we did growing up traveling with our mothers travel business. I look forward to visiting many of those things again. I know I will get emotional at times. I was always told a tear means you have a heart. Stay safe and we look forward to meeting you two one day soon.

  • @billieglennbusch2189
    @billieglennbusch2189 3 года назад +3

    I do miss the old style businesses, now every where you go it’s all the same. People used to have pride in their job or business, now it’s just how much money 💵 can I make and a me me me attitude. Thanks for sharing your journey.

  • @pameladulany1457
    @pameladulany1457 3 года назад +1

    Soo happy for you!! Living your Dream and I believe your DAD is smiling from heaven!! Love it!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @williamengland6119
    @williamengland6119 3 года назад

    Awesome video guys just awesome. I'm glad we get to tag along with you guys. William

  • @kimellis1727
    @kimellis1727 3 года назад

    Love you guys...excited to go on this journey with y'all.

  • @judyrobinson9556
    @judyrobinson9556 3 года назад

    Hi Will and Dawn! enjoying your Route 66 vids! feels like i'm right there with you! be sure to do some night driving so you can see all the neon. watching from Wisconsin, home of the Green Bay Packers! GOPACKGO!

  • @ka1133
    @ka1133 Год назад

    A great day one start to your journey! I love seeing the sights. Thanks for sharing look forward to the rest!

  • @tarafreeland7610
    @tarafreeland7610 3 года назад

    So many interesting things to see on first day of Route 66 journey! Graisen my youngest is 6 wanted to see the video after seeing the pics on fb. He loved Rocket Man and gave you guys a 👍🏼 Travel safely, can't wait too see more and know your Dad is loving that you and Dawn are doing this!❤

  • @foxywolf1777
    @foxywolf1777 3 года назад

    Such nostalgia😍 Sorry you are missing the effects of the neon signs, since you are there during the day☹ Your dad is with you, seeing all the sights as you see them, and smiling down upon you😇 Thanks for sharing your adventures🐾🦊🐺

  • @kennedyc1977
    @kennedyc1977 3 года назад

    A great video. Dawn gets to do all the fun stuff, like posing with the giant cows and goofing around in the telephone booth near Superman.
    I was going to ask if you were planning on doing the Lincoln Highway. I hope that you make that trip, too. Cheers and here's to spotting more cool roadside attractions on Route 66.

  • @hwahwa007
    @hwahwa007 3 года назад +1

    You are fulfilling ya dads dream and you and Dawn have came a long way! Congratulations! Yall did it!

  • @chandragirtman1023
    @chandragirtman1023 3 года назад

    Thanks for stopping in my town of McCook to look at the Vegas sign and the steak and egger. I live just two blocks from there. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip ❤️

  • @bunnymomjulie6719
    @bunnymomjulie6719 3 года назад

    You guys are already showing new stuff I've never seen.
    Joliet, IL..."We're on a mission from Gahd!" LOL! My husband would LOVE that ice cream place! xoxo

  • @bonniecoward9448
    @bonniecoward9448 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your trip with everyone, it's truly a blessing to watch your travels. Always sending travel Mercies, keep safe and have lots of fun. 💌

  • @gregturner7878
    @gregturner7878 3 года назад

    Thanks for the ride along!!

  • @dhigdon0629
    @dhigdon0629 3 года назад

    I’m Loving this Adventure with y’all!!

  • @stephaniemariephotography5179
    @stephaniemariephotography5179 3 года назад +1

    I’m so happy you both are getting to take this trip! Will, I’m sure your dad is with you! Thanks so much for taking us along. Enjoy and safe travels!

  • @vickisimpson9871
    @vickisimpson9871 2 года назад

    I lived in Illinois 52 years and I haven’t seen most of those things. I need to go back to Illinois and drive Route 66. I have driven Route 66 in other states. Thanks for sharing!

  • @debbiewilliams4276
    @debbiewilliams4276 3 года назад

    What a wonderful start to your trip. Yes, your Dad would be so excited. I live in Extreme Southern Illinois and did not know any of this history. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @ronconnies6090
    @ronconnies6090 3 года назад

    Will we are so happy you are doing this trip In memory of your Dad. Loving these videos..Stay Safe!

  • @londongirl1733
    @londongirl1733 3 года назад +2

    Love the welcome centre and all the old cars. Great start to your travels. So happy for you guys. Thanks for taking us all along, wishing you both safe travels 👍🏻. Will bless you heart your Dad is right there with you beaming with pride 💖Dawn you were wearing the same colours as Superman 🤩 I half expected you to do a quick change 😁

  • @joejeffers2406
    @joejeffers2406 3 года назад +2

    Definitely going to be a life-changing experience just know that your Dad is with you and will be with you forever stay safe my friend enjoy and have a blast

  • @susanboatman7913
    @susanboatman7913 3 года назад

    Excellent 1st day on Route 66 can't wait see the rest of the trip.

  • @jkholley1118
    @jkholley1118 3 года назад

    I see the Blues Brother car, I'm clicking! Lol

  • @AngelS-br3vv
    @AngelS-br3vv 3 года назад

    Really enjoying this trip along with you guys :)

  • @tinakazee7504
    @tinakazee7504 2 года назад

    So excited for you both! I just got diagnosed with the McMaster. Please keep me in your prayers. Much love sent to you both always ❤ God bless

    • @yankeeinthesouth
      @yankeeinthesouth  2 года назад +1

      Sending prayers

    • @tinakazee7504
      @tinakazee7504 2 года назад

      @@yankeeinthesouth thank you and God bless you both. Hugs and love