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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 11:05 PM
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Make Lemonade.

Today, I was about 3.5 hours into a business trip to southern Arizona when I received a call that unexpected circumstances necessitated that we postpone the meeting. Thankfully, I was riding my Harley and a quick map check confirmed I was only 1:45 from Tombstone..,so what the hell, Tombstone it was.

I managed to put in about 500 miles today (491 to be exact) and I saw some beautiful Arizona landscape via several highways (60, 70, 191, 80, 82, 90, & 10).

I didn’t get a lot of pictures...I was caught up in the ride.








The old Courthouse





The Courtroom





Just outside the courthouse
 
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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 11:17 PM
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Tombstone is a great detour, also provides a good starting point for a shot over to Nogales,

thanks for the pic
 
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I always stop at the crystal palace for a beer and burger.
 
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Sweet, maybe one day I'll get out there. I'm no spring chicken anymore, need to get those rides in while I can.
 
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Originally Posted by Advocatus Diaboli
Make Lemonade.

Today, I was about 3.5 hours into a business trip to southern Arizona when I received a call that unexpected circumstances necessitated that we postpone the meeting. Thankfully, I was riding my Harley and a quick map check confirmed I was only 1:45 from Tombstone..,so what the hell, Tombstone it was.

I managed to put in about 500 miles today (491 to be exact) and I saw some beautiful Arizona landscape via several highways (60, 70, 191, 80, 82, 90, & 10).

I didn’t get a lot of pictures...I was caught up in the ride.








The old Courthouse





The Courtroom





Just outside the courthouse
`Wish we still used them today.

Did you take in the Wild West Show while there? You know, the shoot outs, etc.
 

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Old May 3, 2018 | 02:03 PM
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Great opportunity.. Your right.. Lemonade for sure !
 
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Old May 3, 2018 | 02:13 PM
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Tombstone to Bisbee, adds a little sweetner to the lemonade!
 
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Old May 9, 2018 | 09:26 PM
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Did Tombstone last summer the same week as Hwy 666. Airline lost my bags coming out to AZ (rented a bike) and all I had was the clothes on my back. Hit a few stores and got some shorts etc. So the guys took this pic of me on a beer run after dinner in Tombstone.....hey ya wear what ya got......lol. Learned you can travel very light when you have to.
 
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Boots and shorts...You have to be able to laugh at yourself sometimes...thanks for posting.
 
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