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Anesha from Eldon on 4/11/2011 11:16:42 AM:
I had a horrible experince in this little town. My son and I went through this town 5/2009 at around 3pm and was looking for a place to cool down and get a bit to eat and something to drink. The diner was close and the only convenient store there was closed. We biked around the town asking people if they knew anywhere that was open and know body knew anything. So we had to bike on to Mokane to get anything to eat.
 
Anonymous on 4/11/2011 2:27:34 PM:
What a shame. Fortunately, Mokane is only 6-miles further east of Tebbetts. I've experienced the same thing on the trail, especially on Mondays. That's why I carry a sandwich, energy bars, fruit, and extra water - always.

In retrospect, you might have opened up the shelter across the street from the bar-grill (key is on nearby utility pole) to cool down in front of an A/C, or even take a shower there. With luck you might have found leftover grub there too.
 
Michael Rodemeyer from Hartsburg, Missouri on 4/11/2011 3:34:25 PM:
?Whats horrible about a small town being closed? You can't expect them to be open for the few occasional riders that come thru looking for a drink or food. Its best to call ahead before starting a trip and if you get no positive results pack a lunch and always carry water.
 
Chris J from Centralia, IL on 4/11/2011 7:49:39 PM:
It's not the interstate Anecha. Surely you don't expect 24/7 service in a town so small so far from a major highway. It is peaceful and low-tech, and that is why we like it. Like Anonymous said, always care food and water.
 
Anonymous from Tebbetts on 5/17/2011 3:37:40 PM:
I live in Tebbetts. I like to watch you bikers. Some of you really have top notch bikes. Yes we are a small town wish Jim would be open more for you bikers or the wonderful quick shop but that is the way it goes, on the other hand I have never refused fluids or food to you bikers just have to ask. I know you think I should say were i live but can't to many of you just have to be lucky if you ask the right house.LOL Always bike prepared, Sorry it was so horrible for you Anesha. Mokane has a really cool Bar/Grill always open (not Sunday) but they will cook you great food and drinks unlike our town bar open when he feels like it and never cooks it is worth the 7 mile trip!! Support the bar in Mokane they are great people and worth the extra 7 miles!!
 
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