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Thursday, December 10, 2020

A Quick Tombstone Visit and Checking out the Linear Garden.

 Thursday, December 10, 2020

Well we did not leave today though we did take a short drive to the west of us to ride through Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, tomorrows post. We did leave the park this morning for a 9 o'clock appointment to have the generator checked out, we had a leak that Tom could not get at. Turns out it was a loose hose connection. So that ended well. I had left a message with the park office saying we would be back to pay our electric bill and it turned out we had one more night. That was a nice miss calculation on my part because instead of getting a late start today we will get an earlier start in the morning. 


Tuesday, December 8. 2020

After lunch today we decided to take a short drive over to Tombstone and take a walk up and down Allen Street and then take a ride up the hill to check out the Linear Garden. It was strange how few people there were in Tombstone today. The only other time we have been there when it was this quiet was a couple of years ago at night. 


Heading East on AZ-82.

When you are on AZ-82 going East towards AZ-80 and
you see the Cottonwoods in the distance you know you are
getting close to the San Pedro River


No water to be seen from the bridge on AZ-82.

Coming into Tombstone on our left was the Butterfield
Stage Stop fully decorated for the Christmas Season.


The City Hall on Freemont Street was decorated, also.

The court house had a tree on the upper balcony.

All the lampposts were decked out and several of the 
stores had decorations out. Plus, there Christmas Tree is up. 

Big Nose Kates

Not sure if this cowboy was a bandit 
or wearing a masks as a sign of the times.


Then up the hill to check out the Linear Garden.

Still there and still quirky. 

Plus, when you are up there you get a nice view of Tombstone.

The Courthouse stands out in the distance.

As we left I took a couple more pictures of the Butterfield
Stage Stop they really go all out with decorations.
Plus, we went by this motorhome dressed as Rudolph.

Just liked this cloud.

Heading back home.

Crossing the San Pedro River one last time this visit.








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10 comments:

  1. We are rain birds from Tigard, Oregon, and we have a place looking up from our house, we see the Santa Rita mountain range. I have followed you about a month ago. I like your posts. Take care, Rawn Stone

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    1. It took me a couple of minutes but then I realized why you said you are "rain birds". I love it. I am glad you like my posts and thank you for saying so. You definitely have a wonderful view from your house. Stay safe.

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  2. I love it when Tombstone is quiet. I just sit on the bench and watch for ghosties! The Linear Garden has changed quite a bit since the last time I was there. Every so often he changes out the theme of a section. The view is of course the best in Tombstone!! Love your pictures.

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    1. It was strange to be there when it was so quiet. We will have to hope for another quiet visit to sit and watch for ghosts. Tom keeps hoping.
      Since, we read about the Linear Garden in your blog we have taken a ride up every time we visit. It is just fun to look at all the stuff. You take such great pictures so I take it as a wonderful compliment that you loved mine.

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  3. Glad the leak was a simple fix.
    I never tire of Tombstone but Kathy feels been there done that.
    Be Safe and Enjoy your new location.

    It's about time.

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    1. We were glad for the simple fix, also. I do not think we would ever get tired of visiting Tombstone either. I bet Kathy may think that but makes the visit with you. Stay safe.

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  4. Glad the genny fix was simple. I've always liked visiting Tombstone. One of the few "original" cowboy towns left. Have a safe trip today.

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    1. Everyone once and a while we luck out with an easy fix. I think Tombstone is Tom's favorite stop and I cannot imagine being in the area and not at least making a quick visit.

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  5. Nice to be surprised with an extra night. Ah yes good times, Tombstone and the Linear Garden for the first time! :) Enjoy your travel today and meeting up with a friend ;)

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    1. Yes, it was a great surprise and a welcome one. Always enjoy Tombstone and visiting the Linear Garden with friends for the first time makes it even more fun! It was a good travel day and meeting up with a friend made it even more special. Hugs

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