Grandson Adventure

Underground in Tombstone – No body was shot at the OK Corrall

Posted by papamikefox on December 12, 2013
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07-27 Little did the actors know that Helena and Anthony could probably give them a run for pistol shooting

07-27 Can you believe this Now we are heading explore old silvermines under Tombstone, AZ The reason the city was here. There are over 300 Miles yes Miles of mines at deep as 1500 feet below Tombstone.

07-27 Can you believe this Now we are heading explore old silvermines under Tombstone, AZ The reason the city was here. There are over 300 Miles yes Miles of mines at deep as 1500 feet below Tombstone.

07-27 We have a guide because there are over 300 miles of mine tunnels that go as deep as 1,500 ft. under Tombston. We had to bring our one helments, flashlights, knee pads and gloves. No lighted paved path. This is really exploring old stuff and it is cool.

07-27 We have a guide because there are over 300 miles of mine tunnels that go as deep as 1,500 ft. under Tombston. We had to bring our one helmets, flashlights, knee pads and gloves. No lighted paved path. This is really exploring old stuff and it is cool.

07-27 This is an air shaft dug from the bottom up there is no debris around the top of the hole. This one comes up in donkey corral on top.

07-27 This is an air shaft dug from the bottom up there is no debris around the top of the hole.
This one comes up in donkey corral on top.

07-27 Climbing down to a lower level. We were down about 300 feet. The water table is a 500 feet. Since there are no more water pumps working everything below 500 feet is flooded today. The guide we had on opened up this exploring mine and does this one day month for a small group.

07-27 Climbing down to a lower level. We were down about 300 feet. The water table is a 500 feet. Since there are no more water pumps working everything below 500 feet is flooded today.
The guide we had on opened up this exploring mine and does this one day month for a small group.

 

07-27 some old papers from where the community pit was way back them. no it didn't smell after 80 100 +years

07-27 some old papers from where the community pit was way back them.
no it didn’t smell after 80 100 +years

 

07-27 here we are taking a break Anthony is coming back from exploring a side tunnel.

07-27 here we are taking a break Anthony is coming back from exploring a side tunnel.

07-27 Helena passing some old blocking from the 1880s the wood is in perfect shape. All this was dug by candle light, hammer, chisel and blasting powder. Each miner brought down a wax candle to work by.

07-27 Helena passing some old blocking from the 1880s the wood is in perfect shape. All this was dug by candle light, hammer, chisel and blasting powder. Each miner brought down a wax candle to work by.

 

 

07-27 There are natural Geodes in the ceiling and sides of the walls.

07-27 There are natural Geodes in the ceiling and sides of the walls.

07-27 climbing up a ladder put there in the 1880s with square nails. Since these are dry mines the wood underground does not rot.

07-27 climbing up a ladder put there in the 1880s with square nails. Since these are dry mines the wood underground does not rot.

07-27 below another air shaft to the surface a snake has been living down here for a couple of years. It feeds on what ever falls down from above.

07-27 below another air shaft to the surface a snake has been living down here for a couple of years. It feeds on what ever falls down from above.

07-27 Making our way out of the mine, we were down there for 3 and half hours - cool. you do this in the summer in tombstone. Coming out into the bright heat is another feeling.

07-27 Making our way out of the mine, we were down there for 3 and half hours – cool. you do this in the summer in tombstone. Coming out into the bright heat is another feeling.

07-27 you have to go to a gun fight show while your there Helena got to be in it and shot one of the bad guys. You also find out the first Movie moved the gun fight from Front street to the OK Corral because is looked better. In real life back then you wouldn't have a gun fight where you might hit the transportation.

07-27 you have to go to a gun fight show while your there Helena got to be in it and shot one of the bad guys.
You also find out the first Movie moved the gun fight from Front street to the OK Corral because is looked better. In real life back then you wouldn’t have a gun fight where you might hit the transportation.

 

07-27 Little did the actors know that Helena and Anthony could probably give them a run for pistol shooting.

07-27 Little did the actors know that Helena and Anthony could probably give them a run for pistol shooting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Weather Cools Nicely and we are on the bikes.

Posted by papamikefox on December 12, 2013
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07-24 Fortunately the weather cooled with an approaching Moonsoon Thunderstorm for the rest of this bicycle trip.

07-24 Fortunately the weather cooled with an approaching Moonsoon Thunderstorm for the rest of this bicycle trip.

 

07-23 We are sure getting some good bike riding in Today is 22 mile round trip on the Julian Wash trail in Tucson, Az

07-23 We are sure getting some good bike riding in Today is 22 mile round trip on the Julian Wash trail in Tucson, Az

07-24 there are tons of Prickly Pear Catus in fruit along the trail

07-24 there are tons of Prickly Pear Catus in fruit along the trail

07-24 So we tried some either we are really tired and hungry or they actually tasted good. the darns tiny thorns keep sticking in your fingers and you can hardly see um.

07-24 So we tried some either we are really tired and hungry or they actually tasted good. the darns tiny thorns keep sticking in your fingers and you can hardly see um.

07-24 Anthony and I improvised and were able to eat a couple of these things

07-24 Anthony and I improvised and were able to eat a couple of these things

A couple of days rest and Up the mountain for 20 mile downhill

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07-22 After a couple of days of hanging out Anthony is ready to do the 20 mile down hill on Mount Lemmon Highway

07-22 After a couple of days of hanging out Anthony is ready to do the 20 mile down hill on Mount Lemmon Highway

07-22 He is flying thru here that is Tucson ahead.

07-22 He is flying thru here that is Tucson ahead.

07-22 Passing Windy Point. The rumble strips across the road slow up the cars.

07-22 Passing Windy Point. The rumble strips across the road slow up the cars.

07-22 I hit 45mph following Anthony more than once and he pulled away from me. Good thing he has a helmet on.

07-22 I hit 45mph following Anthony more than once and he pulled away from me. Good thing he has a helmet on.

07-22 looks like he hardly broke a sweat on at the end.

07-22 looks like he hardly broke a sweat on at the end.

 

 

 

Time for some 2 wheel and 3 wheel stuff

Posted by papamikefox on December 11, 2013
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07-19 And the next day we load up the bikes and head to the bottom of Mt. Lemmon to ride up the mountain.

07-19 And the next day we load up the bikes and head to the bottom of Mt. Lemmon to ride up the mountain.

07-19 Unloaded on the side of the road and heading up

07-19 Unloaded on the side of the road and heading up

07-19 it is up hill the whole way that is Tucson in the background 3,000 feet down

07-19 it is up hill the whole way that is Tucson in the background 3,000 feet down

07-19. And is stays steep - Anthony kept pushing forward and we go higher and higher

07-19. And is stays steep – Anthony kept pushing forward and we go higher and higher

 

07-19 Still here 4 miles constanstant up and he can still smile

07-19 Still here 4 miles constanstant up and he can still smile

 

07-19 now comes the more fun part after 5 miles at the 4,000 ft marker down to the truck

07-19 now comes the more fun part after 5 miles at the 4,000 ft marker down to the truck

 

Here is Something not Everyone does – Jump off tall Buildings

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07-13 Well the Adventure has some up and downs this one is both Anthony jumps from the top of the stratosphere - no parachute.

07-13 Well the Adventure has some up and downs this one is both Anthony jumps from the top of the stratosphere – no parachute.

07-13 They do suite up up with a harness and cable so you don't leave a blood spot on the sidewalk

07-13 They do suite up up with a harness and cable so you don’t leave a blood spot on the sidewalk

07-13 all the way to the bottom Good Job. taking that step off the edge of the building uses some nerve.

07-13 all the way to the bottom Good Job. taking that step off the edge of the building uses some nerve.

07-13 the other witnesses Aunt Jean, Jodi and Steven

07-13 the other witnesses Aunt Jean, Jodi and Steven

Back to Tucson – the Birthday party is in Las Vegas,

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07-11 back in Tucson - Sleeping in on your Birthday.

07-11 back in Tucson – Sleeping in on your Birthday.

07-11 Aunt Shirley Called with a question about here Preschool building and here we are in Las Vegas for Anthony's 14th birthday

07-11 Aunt Shirley Called with a question about here Preschool building and here we are in Las Vegas for Anthony’s 14th birthday

07-11 Steak and Lobster for the 14 year old teenager - What a great grandson. He also has a Great Aunt Shirley too.

07-11 Steak and Lobster for the 14 year old teenager – What a great grandson.
He also has a Great Aunt Shirley too.

 

07-11 Of course Aunt Shirley had Anthony pose with another Birthday buddy at the restaurant

07-11 Of course Aunt Shirley had Anthony pose with another Birthday buddy at the restaurant

07-11 Here is what a million bucks looks like - kinda

07-11 Here is what a million bucks looks like – kinda

07-11 Anthony and Aunt Shirley in Las Vegas

07-11 Anthony and Aunt Shirley in Las Vegas

07-11 And then another Birthday cake and had made card from my great sister Shirley

07-11 And then another Birthday cake and had made card from my great sister Shirley

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now Lets do some Trout Fishing

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07-05 we fished from the boat from the shore from everywhere - no fish.

07-05 we fished from the boat from the shore from everywhere – no fish.

07-5 We patched the hole in the bottom of the fishing boat and put out on Nelson Resivour for Trout fishing

07-5 We patched the hole in the bottom of the fishing boat and put out on Nelson Resivour for Trout fishing

07-05 We drove up to the top of Escudilla Mountain 10,000 ft - no breathing problems. Anthony found where we had carved Pruiett and Fox on a tree a few years ago with Michael and Raven.

07-05 We drove up to the top of Escudilla Mountain 10,000 ft – no breathing problems. Anthony found where we had carved Pruiett and Fox on a tree a few years ago with Michael and Raven.

07-05 End of another good day - dinner in the tent cabin. No fish for dinner tonight. Good thing we have weeks of freeze dried.

07-05 End of another good day – dinner in the tent cabin. No fish for dinner tonight. Good thing we have weeks of freeze dried.

07-06 it was a little rainy at Luna Lake must of what keep the fish in the lake

07-06 it was a little rainy at Luna Lake must of what keep the fish in the lake

07-07 Well how about that we finally caught something at Nelson lake a crawdad.

07-07 Well how about that we finally caught something at Nelson lake a crawdad.

 

 

07-08 Having Lunch at Big Lake. The camp stove works good and we have a months supply of hiking food, just add water

07-08 Having Lunch at Big Lake. The camp stove works good and we have a months supply of hiking food, just add water

07-08 Anthony found a little friend - cute little guy

07-08 Anthony found a little friend – cute little guy

07-08 Now here are some great water skipping rocks. Watched a couple of women setting mini lobster traps for the crawdads - no fish here either

07-08 Now here are some great water skipping rocks. Watched a couple of women setting mini lobster traps for the crawdads – no fish here either

07-09 And we are back on Nelson Lake for our 5th day fishing. One this is for sure we tried every thing and give up easily.

07-09 And we are back on Nelson Lake for our 5th day fishing. One this is for sure we tried every thing and give up easily.

 

07-09 the Action is hot and heavy here - pulled out all the stops and used ANIS on the bait - I guess it only works for River catfish

07-09 the Action is hot and heavy here – pulled out all the stops and used ANIS on the bait – I guess it only works for River catfish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great July 4th Celebration in Springerville, Az

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07-04 Started the 4th of July in Springerville at the Fireman's pancake breakfast great start.

07-04 Started the 4th of July in Springerville at the Fireman’s pancake breakfast great start.

07-04 Nancy Golightly invited us to watch the town parade from her office porch, Anthony and I got to help set up and put away.

07-04 Nancy Golightly invited us to watch the town parade from her office porch, Anthony and I got to help set up and put away.

07-04 Great parade drinking lemon aid and eating popcorn

07-04 Great parade drinking lemon aid and eating popcorn

 

07-04 Then the 4th of July Rodeo and bull riding great time

07-04 Then the 4th of July Rodeo and bull riding great time

 

07-04 for Dinner we got invited to a great BBQ party in Springerville. This fellow build a great house out of papercrete blocks he made Anthony is holding one, they weigh nothing and are waterproof

07-04 for Dinner we got invited to a great BBQ party in Springerville. This fellow build a great house out of papercrete blocks he made Anthony is holding one, they weigh nothing and are waterproof

 

07-04 After a great dinner Nancy took us to another friends house for desert and the best view of the fire works in springerville/Eagar - Great show

07-04 After a great dinner Nancy took us to another friends house for desert and the best view of the fire works in springerville/Eagar – Great show