DALTON GANG HIDEOUT

 A diversion ~ stopping to stretch, walk around and see something a little 'peculiar.'  
The Dalton Gang went through the town of Meade, Kansas undetected by the law.  This was possible, as found out years later, with them passing through a 90ft. underground tunnel.  
The hideout was the home of Eva Dalton Whipple, sister to the infamous Dalton Gang.

A great weather vane on the grounds of the Dalton Gang Hideout. 

"Old Town"  ~ a facade built to depict what might have been a town of yesteryear, on the grounds.
Events are held in the summer with cowboys having shoot-outs and activities for children. 

Cicada - meaning "buzzer"
Oh my, there was a tree on these grounds full of cicadas.  They were definitely buzzing!  The "sounds" they collectively made were at first enticing.  Looking in the tree to see them - - then it became a little annoying!  The sound became obnoxious after a short time.  Guess you have to get used to it.  We have cicadas in WI, but not to this extent.  Or, at least not where I've been.  (I've heard them the same in Missouri.) 

Wheels-a gate-entrance to the
Dalton Gang Hideout. 

                            Meade, Kansas 

DEADWOOD ~ A TIME GONE BY

 DEADWOOD, SOUTH DAKOTA


A great, old cowboy town where Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane lived and "worked" many moons ago. 


They are associated with each other through the "antics" they pulled in towns out West, but no one is really sure if they were every married or not.  

Calamity Jane  (Martha Jane Cannary Burke) lived a life of drinking, fighting, helping people with small pox, appearing in Wild West Shows, and later marrying Clinton Burke.  She returned to Deadwood, died and was buried next to Wild Bill. 

The chair where Wild Bill was sitting when a drunk Jack McCall shot him.  Shot in the back, Wild Bill was holding a pair of eights and a pair of Aces/to this day it being known as a "dead man's hand."

Hickok must be rolling over in his grave!  
So sad, but I guess it's "progress" ~ Deadwood has turned into a full town of casinos!  Maybe he would've liked the idea, being a gambling man.

Hickok's Pizza ~ well that's another story.  Wonder what he would think of that?

Beautiful, handcarved woodwork and magnificent chandeliers still grace the old buildings ~ now full of slot machines and gaming tables.   

Door handles in Deadwood.  How unique are these?  Bet they weren't there when Wild Bill and Calamity Jane sauntered down these streets. 

When I was in Deadwood, years ago, Wild Bill and Calamity Jane had small tombstones, next to each other.  Now there is a bronze statue honoring Wild Bill. 


Tours can be taken to listen to the stories of the long ago. 
Believe what you want...

A type of urn next to Wild Bill's site to say Calamity is buried here.  
Only they know what really happened, so many years ago!

So long Deadwood...you were quite a town ~ back in the day. 

OUR THREE HOUR TOUR ~ CHEYENNE, WYOMING

BOOTS adorned the streets of Cheyenne. 

The boots are eight feet tall.  Painted by local artists to depict the history of Cheyenne and Wyoming.
You can take a cell phone tour and listen to the artists rendition of their boot. 

Wrangler ~ famous for ranchwear since 1943. This building is situated on a prominent corner in Cheyenne, WY. 

Truly where the cowboy/girl shops.  It is denim heaven! 

Our tour guide was 

very well-versed on the 

city of Cheyenne.  I only dozed

off for a few minutes.  It was a 

very warm day and trolley!

 "Three Hour Tour"


Being a Sunday we were privileged to get the "grand" tour of Cheyenne. 
The tour guide had time so he told us everything he knew about this        beautiful city.

Rib Fest was going on the weekend we strolled through Cheyenne.  
There was a car show, bands playing and people watching.  A relaxing day.

A FUN STOP IN NEW MEXICO

MADRID, NEW MEXICO
 

Geri's truck parked in front of  the "mini mall" in Madrid, New Mexico.  The truck being protected and "serenaded" while we explored the interesting town of Madrid.  

MAGGIE'S DINER

 Parking for Restroom Facilities Only

First time I've seen a sign like this one! 

There were portables...but...

there also was a "fancy" facility. 

Vented properly to prevent the dreaded odor of  outdoor facilities!  Flower pots and spiffiness!  Yippee Skippee!

Resale shop in Madrid. 

Resources

Re-use, Re-imagine, Rejoice 

A fun stop in Madrid!  The locals bring in the inventory.  Majority of the people in Madrid are of the artsy/funky/hippieish sort.

Thus ~ the treasures you find in Resources are quite unique!  An interesting stop!  Thanks Resources!

The town of Madrid is a step back in time.  A place of comfort, joy and memories.  The old train, the buildings, the vegetation on the hill ~ all lends itself to the "feeling" of being in Madrid.

The Hollar

A place in Madrid, to refresh yourself.

Why is Madrid special?  It's a great place to

visit (probably to live in) to breath in a piece 

of the past/the present/and the future. 

If you have never seen the movie "WILD HOGS"

do run to your nearest Red Box and rent it!  

Wild Hogs was filmed in Madrid (pronounced not

like Madrid, Spain but  Mad -rid.) 

I saw Wild Hogs sometime ago and was thrilled

to find out I was in the town of Madrid!  

Maggie's 

Diner, the old houses, the street itself, where the 

action took place in the movie.  If you're wondering, 

it's mainly a comedy/at least it was to me!  

(John Travolta, Tim Allen, William H. Macy and 

Martin Lawrence - the main characters in the movie.)

SOME PEOPLE OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

 ZOZOBRA      DAYS


The queen and her court walking through the streets, in Santa Fe, NM.

 The homeless of Santa Fe, NM.
Everywhere I go I see the homeless. 
Some with very little possesions;
some with many possesions. 
                                                                                           
The saints adorned the trees, in the plaza, for the celebration.

    Kateri Tekakwitha


First Indian to be proclaimed a saint, in North America. 

A UNIQUE WAY TO KEEP HISTORY ALIVE

TRAIN DINER
We didn't eat here, but it was a very interesting walk through. 
An old diner train turned into a diner!

Several cars long.  
Original tables and chairs. 
Same kitchen, somewhat
updated. 
Railroad tie sculpture in front of the cars.

A unique way to keep history alive.
Long halls, checkered floors, shiny and well kept. 

Envision ladies and gentlemen, of days gone by, long, fancy dresses, startched white shirts, eating, drinking, talking, laughing, gazing out of the windows, with dreams of a new land ahead. 

Our first planned destination ~ Santa Fe, New Mexico!

We arrived to the very pleasing landscape of Santa Fe.

Buildings we saw in Santa Fe were no higher than two stories. All are built, within the city, in the Spanish Pueblo Revival look.

A street to meander down, in Santa Fe. 

Homes and businesses built up into the hills.

We came-We saw- We were amazed- 

       We left feeling sad.

If going to Santa Fe, be sure to go to the Loretta Chapel. 

The stairs is one of the world's unsolved mysteries. 

An unknown carpenter built the stairs with a hammer and wooden pegs. Some concluded the novena (nine day prayer) said by The Sisters of the Chapel, brought St. Joseph himself to the chapel to build and answer the prayers of the Sister. 

The number of stair risers, the unknown wood used, the design, the use of no vertical support rails and the disappearance of the carpenter-without pay-leads to the mystery of the stairs. 

In years to come rails were built

 to support choir members.  

         These stairs are a source of wonderment! 

We did leave feeling sad. There is a loud tape playing/repeating over and over and over.  People were talking loud (probably trying to be heard over the tape), laughing and having no respect for being in the chapel.  When I was in Santa Fe, not so many years ago, the chapel had a different flair.  Respect and reverence would be the feeling I remember. 

Now--not so much.  Sad

Santa Fe is known for art and artists. Various types of art can be seen from one end of town to the other.  We happened to be in town on a weekend with an art fair!  The sight of little white tents set up side by side can get my blood flowing!  We were impressed by the art we were viewing.  A plethora of arts and crafts with a multitude of styles!  

What a fun day to saunter around my favorite city, in our wonderful USA!

Art is to be found everywhere in Santa Fe. 

We toured the city, on an open-air trolley, taking pictures on every street, at every turn. 

Too many pictures to post -so here are a few. 

The large sculpture on the porch of a house was 

most unusual.  A person peering out of a "hole" on the front porch. 

Yes, Santa Fe is full of surprises.  We walked past several large, wooden carvings right next to the Santa Fe River. 

 

Then there were the colorful

metal sculptures. 

My favorite being the Indian 

maiden swinging the quilt-like 

cape freely in the breeze.

 Where my new Hemp had came from.  It is so cool ~ folds to a small ball ~ pops out to be a great cover-up for a rainy day.  Couldn't take pictures, in the store, but this store had the best posters ever made! We went there twice.  It can be put down as my favorite shop!

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       So long Santa Fe ~~ I will visit you again ~~ soon!