Tombstone AZ

Jan 24 2014
Drove to Benson AZ to check out a couple of wildlife refuges. While there, I moseyed on down to Tombstone for a little history lesson.

The Earps taking a stroll in Tombstone AZ

Tombstone AZ Founder

Big Nose Kate was Doc Holidays Lady Friend
Had a nice burger for lunch here

Drink Menue at Big Nose Kates Bar
I just had a sarsaparilla

The Famous Bird Cage Theatre
If walls could talk

Portrait of Fatima from the Bird Cage Theatre

Old Crystal Palace

Wonder what goes on in there

You can take a Stagecoach tour of the town

Reflection in a stained glass window

I had a nice conversation with this bones player. He gave me some good tips.

Hanging out with the Earps in Tombstone AZ

Here comes trouble

The Earps and Doc Holiday
at a reenactment of the shoot-out at the OK Corral

The Clanton Gang
at a reenactment of the shoot-out at the OK Corral

The Earps were left standing, but many folks felt they were to blame for the fight. They left town for their own safety.
Pictured is a  reenactment of the shoot-out at the OK Corral

Sign at the entrance to Boothill cemetery. Tombstone AZ.

Grave in the Boothill Cemetery - Tombstone AZ

Bought a stolen horse. Oops.

Killed by the Earps during the OK Corral shoot-out.

Sign in town - Tombstone AZ

Cibola NWR AZ

Jan 16 2014
While I was camped in Quartzsite AZ, I took a side trip to the Cibola NWR.
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/cibola/

Say's Phoebe - Cibola NWR AZ

Burrowing Owl - Cibola NWR AZ

Osprey with fish - Cibola NWR AZ

Blue Heron - Cibola NWR AZ

Anna's Hummingbird - Cibola NWR AZ

American Kestrel - Cibola NWR AZ

Greater Roadrunner - Cibola NWR

Great Egret - Cibola NWR AZ

Sandhill Cranes and Canada Geese - Cibola NWR AZ

Quartzsite Rally Jan 2014

Jan 15 – 21 2014
I arrived in Quartzsite AZ to attend the annual boondocking rally in the desert. The rally was very well attended this year. There were over 100 rigs. As usual it was great to visit with old friends and make new friends. The campfires were warm and making music in their glow was fun and rewarding. 

A ceremony was held at the RVW Memorial section of Celia's Garden to remember those RVW members that have passed. This is a very well done memorial that was created by several RVW members who hauled rocks in from the surrounding area. When an RVW member has passed a plaque is created and placed in the garden. 

RVW Memorial at Ceclia's Garden - Quartzsite AZ

RVW Memorial at Ceclia's Garden - Quartzsite AZ

Friends - Sandy and Jody

Mary Brumfield with daughter and daughter-in-law

Meeting of the new "Boonies" chapter at sunset

Visit with Cooper and Irene in Chloride AZ

Jan 14 2014
On my way to the Quartzsite rally I stopped by for a brief visit with my friends Cooper and Irene at their winter home in Chloride AZ. The web page for chloride states that “Today, Chloride is a peaceful community of approximately 250 people. The mines are closed; the residents are active, semi-retired, retired, business people, families and artists who enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in the village. Some say Chloride doesn't have any ordinary people living here - just characters! That may be true!”
My friends took me on an ATV ride to view some giant rock paintings by artist Roy Purcell. Then it was on to a tour of the town with its old buildings and interesting yard decorations. I’ve noticed a recurring theme in the desert when it comes to yard decorations. Anything that rusts or is made of glass is used. I think many just wonder the desert and bring home whatever they find to put in their yards. Others make art of their finds by joining them together to create unique forms and creatures.
We also visited the local cemetary where we found many unmarked graves from the time when this was a booming silver mine community. Then they treated me to lunch at one of the local watering holes. It was a great visit.

Irene and Cooper with Annie Bones and Tucker

Roy Purcell Mural - Chloride AZ

If walls could talk

Help - I'm innocent I tell you.

Unmarked graves at the local cemetery