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Shootout at the O.K. Corral
The infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, stands as one of the most emblematic confrontations in American lore, illustrating a fusion of personal grudges and significant political friction. On October 26, 1881, the clash brought the Earp brothers—Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan—alongside their confidant Doc Holliday into a violent showdown with members of …
Tombstone Courthouse
The Tombstone courthouse was established in 1882 in Cochise County. Cochise County had numerous conflicts between early settlers and Apache Indians.
Famous Saloons of Tombstone
Here are some famous saloons of Tombstone. When this town was bustling these were the places to be.
Welcome to Tombstone
Welcome to Tombstone, Arizona. During the 1880’s Tombstone was bigger than Los Angeles, California. This bustling town had a lot going on in the old west. There was gambling, prostitutes, cowboys, mining, shootouts, rattlesnakes, and many other ways people could die in the west. Here are some sights you can see around Tombstone.
Grass Flip Flops
Dateland, Arizona is setting all sorts of fashion trends with these stylish faux grass flip flops. Granted there isn’t much grass that actually grows in Dateland these beauties must allow the wearer to imagine what it is like to walk on grass barefoot.
Davis Monthan Air Force Base Boneyard
Davis Monthan Air Force Base is located southeast of downtown Tuscon, Arizona. Here lies an aircraft boneyard where numerous planes can be found resting and waiting to be picked apart for parts.
Pure Bred Idiot Hot Sauce Roulette
Dateland, Arizona is nothing more than a fly spec on a map along Interstate-8, but while making a pit stop and looking around I happened to notice this funny product. It is the Pure Bred Idiot Hot Sauce Roulette. I think it must take a special type of individual who enjoys pain while eating or …
Memorial Day 2019
Memorial Day is a time to reflect and remember those who are no longer with us, but are not forgotten. This year I went to Tombstone, Arizona to see a bit of American history that is being preserved at Tombstone. One of the most famous gun battles of the old west was the shootout at …
Ice Cream Parlor
A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool… After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly, ‘Crushed nuts?’ ‘No,’ he replied, ‘Arthritis.’
Follow the Doctor’s Advice
Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, ‘You’re really doing great, aren’t you?’ Morris replied, ‘Just doing …
Midwest Crop Circles
While flying over the midwestern United States I happened to look down and see what looked like farm circles. Previously the only place I have seen things like these was in desert areas. This was due to having water sprayers that traveled in a circle pattern around and kept watering the crops. I am a …
State of the Art Hearing Aid
A man was telling his neighbor, “I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it’s state of the art. It’s perfect.” “Really,” answered the neighbor. “What kind is it?” “Twelve thirty.”
Pirate Ship in San Diego
At the San Diego Maritime Museum you will find an old style ship that looks much like a pirate ship. This was used in the “Pirate’s of the Caribbean” films and is certainly something to check out. For their time these were considered to be great vessels, but you can see it dwarfed by a present …
Trumpkin Pie
Saw this t-shirt at a store at the Reagan International airport and thought it was pretty funny.
North Carolina Research Triangle
At the Raleigh-Durham airport in North Carolina there is a sign for the Research Triangle Region.
Why Are You Getting Married?
A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy: “So I hear you’re getting married?” “Yep!” “Do I know her?” “Nope!” “This woman, is she good looking?” “Not really.” “Is she a good cook?” “Nah, she can’t cook too well.” “Does she have lots of money?” “Nope! Poor as a church mouse.” “Well, then, is …
