Move to a new site

When we visited Cochise Stronghold Thursday, the check engine came on. Friday we drove in to Tucson to "Jim Clerk Ford" to have the problem looked at. A sensor inside the engine has broken, they had the part and the service report. The repair was completed and we returned to the RV.
Saturday we were notified that the lot owner will be returning and we will have to relocate. Glenn walked to the office to see what lots were available. We chose lot 69.
The new site is "occupied" by Quail.

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They do not make much noise and share the site well.

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When the set up was completed we drove to the "post office" to pickup mail.
Well, the post office general delivery window is closed on Saturday's.
We stopped at the visitor center,train station in Benson.

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The welcome center includes displays and items from the area. For years the Indians made Dynamite for use in the area. The museum has a buggy used in the transport of the Nitro.

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Dynamite has been replaced by other formulas. Time marches on.
Saturday evening a music group "The Elliots" performed here at the clubhouse. They put on a good 2 hour show.
Till later.
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Cochise Stronghold and Willcox, AZ

Thursday morning we had Breakfast in the Club House in Saguaro SKP Park.The food and friendship were awesome. After walking the dogs and other routine things, we headed to Willcox, AZ. While on the road we decided to stop at the "Cochise Stronghold".

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This is a rough terrain, easily defended with many escape routes.

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Cochise was born in this area.

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A great place to defend.

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Glenn near a possible campsite.

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Good picture of Sylvia by the rock.

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The Doe was watching us leave her area.

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Newer homes in the Stronghold area.

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This truck passed us. Think they pump out septic tanks.

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Cochise Cemetery. An old grave yard near the town of Cochise.

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The windmill for water in the grave yard.

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We drove to Willcox to see the "Rex Allen" Museum. The horse "KOKO" is buried here.

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The park is close to the rail road.
Rex Allen.

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Costumes worn in movies.

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Next door is the "Friends of Marty Robbins" museum.

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We had luner in Willcox, then returned home ahead of the winter storm. Wind and a little rain.

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Till later!
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Fairbank and Boothill

This morning we drove South to the "Ghost Town" of Fairbank, AZ. Thie town is 6 miles North of Tombstone and was the Railroad Depot for the area. Most of the characters in Tombstone arrived threw Fairbank. Click on the pictures to enlarge them.

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The buildings remaining are condemned and entry is forbidden.

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The schoolhouse is the information center and is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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This was the hotel, train station, and barroom.

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We drove to Tombstone and toured the cemetery.

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The epitaphs are amusing.

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Least they died "Legally".

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This fellow purchased a stolen horse.

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A real tourist town.

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We returned home and are relaxing.
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12-12-10

This morning we drove to Tucson and the "Saguaro National Park". The park is located just South East of Tucson. One of the reasons we are in this area is to see the Saguaro and learn more about them. The Ranger giving the tour was very good, He even answered all our questions..

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5 families of Cactus grow in this area.

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The fruit inside the Saguaro.

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Saguaro on the hill.

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We returned to Benson, had dinner at KFC, and the RV for cake.
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Tombstone, AZ

Saturday morning we drive South to Tombstone, AZ, Home of the "OK" Corral. Tombstone was first a mining town. Silver was king. Our first stop is the Court House.

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The Gunfight at the OK corral lasted a total of 30 seconds. Then maybe we don't know what went on there.

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Clothing from the 1880's era is on display in the Museum.

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The gallows are out behind the court house.

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The court room on the second floor.

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We had lunch at "The Crystal Place Saloon". The waitress's look good.

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Actors in period dress.

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We drove South to Bisbee, another mining town located in the mountains.

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Copper in the rock.

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The open pit mine.

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The other side of the river valley.

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We returned to the RV. A great trip.
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