Lucy von Pops
I had come to Lucille's to stop for once rather than fly by knowing I had just missed the exit and tell myself I'd catch it on the way back. When I pulled up there was someone sitting in the shade who seemed to be waiting and sure enough that was what Lucy was doing. She had been traveling along Route 66 that weekend attending several events along the way when their car had broken down. They were on the way home and her husband had accompanied the car as it was towed to OKC for repairs (about an hour drive). Lucy had stayed behind and was chatting with visitors as they happened to pass through. It was serendipity that the car had broken down so close to Lucille's. Her name had come from several Route 66 icons; Lucille (the owner of the former gas station/ store that bears her name) and Pops (a popular new stop in Arcadia, OK).
It was great meeting her and to hear her enthusiasm for the road. She was no stranger to Route 66 and had familiarity with not only the sights, but many of the people connected to the road too. During some time in NY when up there for Fashion Week she had come up with some ideas of how to join in on promoting Route 66 and keeping its memory alive for future generations.
Her message to the world: 'Get on the road and see what you can see while you can. Keep the memories alive.'
She was hoping to purchase the landmark Lucille's and turn it back to something folks could enjoy beyond just a snapshot as they passed by. I wish her luck in her endeavor and look forward to visiting with her after she has succeeded and is not just on the picnic table outside, but actually back in the building proper.
This is my 81st submission to the Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit The Human Family
Lucy von Pops
I had come to Lucille's to stop for once rather than fly by knowing I had just missed the exit and tell myself I'd catch it on the way back. When I pulled up there was someone sitting in the shade who seemed to be waiting and sure enough that was what Lucy was doing. She had been traveling along Route 66 that weekend attending several events along the way when their car had broken down. They were on the way home and her husband had accompanied the car as it was towed to OKC for repairs (about an hour drive). Lucy had stayed behind and was chatting with visitors as they happened to pass through. It was serendipity that the car had broken down so close to Lucille's. Her name had come from several Route 66 icons; Lucille (the owner of the former gas station/ store that bears her name) and Pops (a popular new stop in Arcadia, OK).
It was great meeting her and to hear her enthusiasm for the road. She was no stranger to Route 66 and had familiarity with not only the sights, but many of the people connected to the road too. During some time in NY when up there for Fashion Week she had come up with some ideas of how to join in on promoting Route 66 and keeping its memory alive for future generations.
Her message to the world: 'Get on the road and see what you can see while you can. Keep the memories alive.'
She was hoping to purchase the landmark Lucille's and turn it back to something folks could enjoy beyond just a snapshot as they passed by. I wish her luck in her endeavor and look forward to visiting with her after she has succeeded and is not just on the picnic table outside, but actually back in the building proper.
This is my 81st submission to the Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit The Human Family