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Good morning Bisbee! It looks like it's going to be yet another beautiful day here in Tiny Town (I didn't coin the term...I have our friend Juliette Beaumont, the bartender at Elmo's to thank).  I've got the wonderful "hurry up & wait" task of needing to wait for a visit from the cable company to deal with the inconsistent internet connection I have. But, the next few hours are mine alone. Nice. Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to picking up my lovely daughter, Mira, at the airport in Tucson this evening and having her here in Bisbee for a week! I moved here last June on the same day she left for her travels in India, Cambodia and Thailand this past summer. She's a world traveler, and it will be very cool to show her my new home. I'm hoping to introduce her to as many of my new Bisbee friends as possible. We'll be seeing you around...

Lately Louise has been heckling we Bisbee-ans. She's shown up at Roka and has given the waitstaff a hard time (especially Jess). And, she's also threatening to make some unsuspecting person who has partaken in the Gimp pass-along give her sippy under the Iron Man for a year.  I don't know about all of you, but, I'm thinking maybe we ought to intervene - either that or she's gonna bring more of her monkey friends and take over. See what I mean in this video.  What if this were to happen to us? 

I was JUST outside on my porch photographing the amazing sunset we just had here in Bisbee. I sure wish I had been able to get some distance from the power lines, but, the light changes quickly. So, I went with it! This day has been heavenly...all my windows are wide open (and the Bisbee insects have enjoyed that, which I won't go into right now). I did some laundry and hung it on the line. It dried in no time. Amazing, after living in a foggy and moist climate for most of my adult life. I like this.

Hey all - I promise to make one of these slideshows of Bisbee. But, for now I'm just gonna show you this one from my former stompin' grounds on the California coast.  Enjoy!

But, you gotta love it! We all want Obama to be our kin! (Sorry this goes on for five minutes...the Irish seem to want to drive home the point)...  

Reporting back from Dot's Diner - Yes, the breakfast was awesome. The eggs were perfectly prepared (over medium, just like I ordered)...the two pancakes were just the right texture and not huge or draping over the plate...the bacon was incredible (specially delivered from The Pork Shop in Phoenix). Served up by "K", otherwise known as Kristine, it was just so fun. Plus, the place is so totally in the period of the 50's - right down to the streaming music and authentic commercials on the sound system. If I wasn't so full, I would have sampled one of their housemade shakes or malts. I got to watch Kristine make one for some out of town guests, as it was. Served up in a vintage glass with whipped cream and a cherry on top. Cool! Jennifer, with her wonderful graphic design skills, has created some vintage looking "Dot's Diner" coffee cups - nice touch for tourists & locals alike to purchase and take home.  I highly recommend a visit to Dot's in ...

Well, we'll just have to see! I'm going to head over to Dot's Diner and visit Kristine and the 50's gang over there. They need to get back on the map of this town and be frequented. So, I'll do my part and report back about how breakfast was.  Meanwhile, I'll just leave you all with this catchy tune from way back...just because I really like it...

Yesterday afternoon a bunch of us went down to St. Elmo's in Brewery Gulch to hear our friend Sandman perform his unique blend of Cowboy Rap and Poetry (you've got to hear it to understand - check out his website ).  One of our own - Emily - was sporting quite the amazing outfit...which used to belong to Sammy Davis, Jr.! She says a friend of hers back in New Jersey passed it along to her after a photo shoot with said Sammy.  Now, I think that's just way cool!

It is an amazingly beautiful day here in the tiny town of Bisbee. Temps in the high 70's, blue skies with wispy clouds, sultry and warm. I could not be indoors if I had to (which, fortunately, I didn't have to once I got off work at 10 this morning).  So, Gretchen gave me a call and asked if I'd like to help her do some paint touch-up on the famous Hillcar. Hell yeah! Why not! I walked up the Gulch and we set out painting with small brushes and cans of highly toxic sign paint. Oh yeah...we're living dangerously now. People regularly pull over to gaze and often photograph the Hillcar, which was kind of fun to observe from our vantage point. I really think Gretchen needs to put one of those metal boxes that are posted at "you've got to pay to use this park" places. People could drop their donations in the handy slot when they're photographing themselves next to the Hillcar so they can show their friends back home how much fun Bisbee is. And, Gretchen can...

Hey everyone - come on over to Elmo's in the Gulch tomorrow afternoon to see our friend, the travelin' troubadour - Sandman !  He's playing from 3-5 P.M. and it will be a great show!

Life in Bisbee is always a surprise, and often quite entertaining. I'm in search of witty blog material at the moment and it seems all I am coming up with it real life stuff (which is good, too). However, I'm just not sure where to start - or what to say.  So, how about checking out this colorful row of mailboxes and I'll get back to the Blogging Drawing Board....

This afternoon, while hanging out with Gretchen, we were paid a visit from .... SIR CHEESE PUFF. It's kind of ironic that he was canvassing the Gulch, since just last night a group of us had been tasting some varieties of cheese puffs at a small gathering and including our "two cents worth" about which was the best. Somehow, I'm thinking that this is some sort of Bisbee Synchronicity (which doesn't surprise me, the more I get to know this town).  So, Sir Cheese Puff had two special bags of cheese puffs to sample with us. He was very intent on doing the best job possible at finding out our feedback regarding flavor, crunch factor, and overall goodness. I noticed he took his job quite seriously, as he was dressed in a cheese-puff colored jumpsuit and had a strangely cheese-puff looking mustache. (When asked about that, he just looked at me questioningly...so, I just let it go). Anyway, at this point it seems that the Barbara's Baked Cheese Puffs won the taste te...

Getting a late start leaving the house today...but, that's what days off are for. Not gonna feel guilty about it.  I'm thinking that dropping by the Hillcar Dipping will be a cool stop. Some errands, for sure, and let's see...where is the next PARTY! I love this town...

Ok, this is downright disturbing! Have aliens abducted his brain? Is this the same talented young actor who was nominated for an Oscar in "Walk the Line"? Maybe he's playing truth or dare with someone and he's winning the awkward contest? Not that I'm a follower of what movie personalities are doing...but, this is just bizarre! So, if Gospel doesn't sell....how about Hip Hop?

I know I haven't blogged much of late. Who knew that I'd become somewhat necessary in the banter of the Bisbee Blogging World. Hell, I love that! And, I want to do my part! So, since I don't want to bitch & moan about my toothache anymore...I'm gonna share some couple of day old news.  The other day, I had breakfast with love23 (the artist also known as Kate Pearson) and El Change'O (the artist otherwise known as Gretchen - AND Sandman (the artist known as Sandman) at the Bisbee Breakfast Club. I can't tell you how great it is to be surrounded by such great folks and wonderful talent. None of us burst out in song, started sketching, or even grabbed a photo op (what's WRONG with us for not at least grabbing a picture!). But, I did find this awesome video of Sandman on YouTube.  Since he's coming back to town, I do believe, I hope everyone (including me, since I missed the house concert) will turn out and show him some love! Without further adieu.....l...

Not much to share today - except to wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day. Hoping to be back to some semblance of normal and continue my posts real soon.  Til then...La La La La La La.....La La La La La La.....

nuff said....

Maybe it's just me laying low (but, I kind of don't think so). The snow is melting...the sun is shining. It's still chilly, but not so bad. I've got a toothache that I'm gonna travel to Mexico to deal with tomorrow & sure could use some moral support. Meanwhile, I was just going through my YouTube favorites and thought I'd post this one. 

I'm thrilled that it has snowed, but, I have no idea of how to navigate in it. Gonna stay in and get started on my taxes, catch up on some paperwork, and take intermittent walks outside to photograph the white stuff. (Hey, for me this is a novelty! Never lived in the snow before!) My friend in Truckee, California probably thinks I'm nuts for making a big deal about this, since she's been shoveling snow for months now. But, hey, I've been a coastal girl.  I love it!

Ok, so this was from yesterday...what can I say? We're supposed to get a bit more snow by tomorrow. Today, though, it's gloriously sunny - but, biting cold. It's all new to me to live in a place where there's snow. So, here's a pic out my front door yesterday morning... I'll get more interesting with my postings later. Just gotta leave the house with the camera!

Well, after about a month of having Gimpy here at my Old Bisbee home, he finally made an escape. He has been whining a lot, sleeping fitfully, and muttering something about how terrified he is to go back to the dungeon where Louise and Zongo plan on making mincemeat of him. He must have caught wind of my conversation with Wendy the other day. I was explaining my plight to her and she simply suggested, "Blow up the Gimp - Now!". We thought that was funny as hell, and I even photographed her with the weapons of minimal destruction. Well, that's how Gimpy got a hold of the firecrackers. This morning, he was nowhere to be found! I went out in the neighborhood in search of him, thinking that those little legs and the new hardware he's sporting (the box hat and unmentionable sex toy item bestowed on him by our friend Emily) couldn't have carried him far. Boy, was I wrong! He made it all the way to High Street and beyond - I finally found him in a very shady looking aban...

It's a beautiful, sunny day here in the high desert. I had to take care of some errands, but, along the way I stopped off at the newly re-opened Dot's Diner to visit my friends Kristine, Jennifer & Justin and have a vintage burger.  I highly recommend everyone take a trip over to the Diner and check it out. Jennifer and Justin have done an amazing job cleaning the place up (an understatement) and reopening the diner. Kristine waited on me at the counter, serving me a burger and barbeque chips that were delectable. I love it that they dress in 50's style uniforms and that even the music is 50's era. It's like being transported into "mid-century" style. (When did the 50's become mid-century? Gawd, that's scary)... Jennifer gave me a tour through the trailers in the unique Shady Dell park, which was truly special. What an awesome place!  Tell a friend - tell a bunch 0f 'em - get on over there! http://www.theshadydell.com/