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.
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| Irene and Cooper with Annie Bones and Tucker |
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| Roy Purcell Mural - Chloride AZ |
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| If walls could talk |
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| Help - I'm innocent I tell you. |
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| Unmarked graves at the local cemetery |
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