Fast Is Fine, But Accuracy is Everything

 It was a beautiful cold morning in the desert mountains.  I was snug as a bug in a rug.  And then the Cooper bell could be heard.  I need to go out Mom!!  Ugh ... I've had three 4:30 mornings.  So up and at 'em we got!!

Anyone recognize that title and this street?  I know you do, and YOU know I probably would not stop anywhere in the locality without making a visit.  On this day however, it was Mr. Dan's idea to head out on a drive to Tombstone.  

I did NOT take my big camera because my back has been a pain in the ..... well a pain in the back.  But I'm sure everyone recognizes this stage coach on the streets of Tombstone Arizona.  There's nothing like walking in the footsteps of Wyatt Earp.  

It was Saturday however, and the place was packed with tourists!  It's so good to see this town that has struggled quite a bit since cOvd, come roaring back.  First stop ... the Harley shop, of course.  I know I've mentioned our crazy riding days many times, but did I ever mention Mr. and Mrs. Chance owned a Harley Shop in Jamestown California?  Another almost ghost town, helped back to life by the huge number of Harley Events they held at their shop and home.  Being retired now doesn't keep them out of the bike shops.

Now this is my kind of bike.  It's painted to look like the dirty streets and gun barrels of Tombstone.

I rarely find my size of shirt any more.  I had dozens of size 5 and 6 back in the day when I was a skinny mini.  For many years Harley did not make anything that would fit us "older" gals.  At long last they are figuring out us Baby Boomers have all the money.  And so this one came home with me.

I was looking for a new leather purse, but the smell of food distracted us all.  Probably the worst picture I've ever posted, but the sun looks cool.  This is the Longhorn Saloon.  Big Nose Kate's had a dozen people waiting out front to be seated, so we passed them by for a no-wait table here.  Okay, we waited a long time for the food, but it was worth it.

The place looked packed, but as we walked in, we saw several open tables.  Never look right and left as you enter.  You'll see something you might be sorry for later.

THIS is a blooming onion ... what I glanced at as we walked in.  LET'S TRY IT!!  My oh my ... it was delicious!!!  

And HUGE!  So by the time the ABC Burger showed up, we were already full!  This is an Angus burger, Bacon and Cheese with a big chunk of avocado on top.  YUMMY!  Their fries are absolutely the best if you ever get there, but I could barely get the burger down!  

On the way out of town at the very last (and my favorite) store, I slipped in to find it.  This is the purse I've been looking for.  Of course this does present a small problem ... where in the heck to store the old one!

And so we drove back in the gorgeous sun, full to the brim.  Mr. Cooper was very excited to see his Mom return.  Ok, he didn't miss me at all because he was sound asleep when I walked in.  

I'm sure Mr. Coop and I will go for a walk today to burn off some of that blooming onion, but otherwise, it's going to be a slow day.  Lifting him in and out of the rig isn't good for these old back bones.  My back protesteth.  Yes that's a word.  God willing and the creek don't rise, I'll see you tomorrow.