Road Trip!
Mom and I decided to take a drive today to Florence Arizona. I believe it is the fifth oldest town in Arizona. Instead of taking the interstate we decided to take the route that Tom Mix took. On October 12, 1940, he was, spending some time in Tucson, and on his way home to Florence he came upon constructions barriers at a bridge that had been washed away by a flash flood. A work crew watched as he was unable to brake in time and his car slid into a gully. It wasn’t the crash that killed him instantly; it was a large aluminum suitcase.The marker reads “Whose spirit left his body on this spot and whose characterization are portrayals in life served to better fix memories of the old west in the minds of living men.”
For those that don’t know Tom Mix was a silent film actor starring in more than 300 westerns films. He was a true cowboy both on screen and off.
We spent the day exploring cemeteries and just enjoying the ride.
Don't Worry I Will Protect You From The Mean Dog!
Saw This Thought Of You Hannah
Beautiful Scenery
Don't Worry I Will Protect You From The Mean Dog!
Saw This Thought Of You Hannah
Beautiful Scenery
Superior Arizona
At the entrance of most cemeteries is a sign which has all of the rules listed. We always read these rules to see if Lulu can come in. As always we pick up after her and if it is fenced she is free to roam. She has been trained to stay close to me and bunny rabbits scare the weebies out of her. She is not a chaser.
5 comments:
Lulu is adapting so well to your home! And she is getting cuter every time you post a picture of her. You certainly got a good one there!
I love the pictures. And the history lesson is interesting. I knew who Mix was, but I didn't know he lived and then was buried in AZ. Thanks.
Actually he is buried in LA, and the suitcase is on displayed in OK.
I've missed your travels and all the things I learn along the way. Thanks.
thank you for the lovely fantastic pictures. I particularly love the statue beneath the prickly cactus. And oh my the Lulu picture at the bottom is phenomenal. You are quite the artist dear mother of mine.
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Robert said he had a nice chat with you yesterday.
Love you.
Ah..I love when you share your adventures. It is so sunny and the skies are so blue. Is the one with the kid claiming a mountain a burial stone? Cool statues.
J-
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