Anybody remember "The Chopper" at the old T/A restaurants?

That was good. I used to get the little smokies at TA back in that timeframe for breakfast. Hated they did away from it

 

Everything from way back when was better. No computer controlled logs or trucks, less traffic, more driver brotherhood and going into a truck stop was enjoyable. Fueling by truck stop employees, windows cleaned, have a shower, sit down to a hot meal even if it wasn't the best it was affordable.

 

That went away with the advent of foreigners.

 

I started driving in 1969 and the Pure Oil, Union 76 and original Truckstops of America were the places to go. Full service at the fuel pumps, sit down restaurants and free parking were all standard. I'm glad I was able to be driver back then.

 

FWIW, you can get a chicken fried steak with gravy, 2 sides, roll & a drink for $10 and change at Cox's Country Buffet (Webber Falls OK opposite the Loves)
The buffet doesn't have much and the inside is a throwback to the 80's, but a meal for less than a #1 at McDeath or Burger King is rare these days.

 

I started in ‘89, and I remember the chopper. My favorite, though, was that ridiculous 16 oz. hamburger steak at Iron Skillet. They had a killer good fish dinner, too. And a fresh salad bar…

This thread is making me sad.

 

Hood’s in Bois D’Arc MO still has full service diesel. Placed lovingly in your tanks by gentlemen who take your info with paper and pen. It’s like a brief little trip to the old days.