Yes, it’s the last full day of the Arizona vacation.
And to think it only took me 43 blog posts to get here.
Hey, don’t blame me. You’re the ones reading them.
Our day started in an arts and crafts gallery. Sedona is full of them and not one will allow you take pictures.
So here’s a picture.
I saw the framed blessing below and wished I knew someone who was getting married. It would have made a great gift.
Next stop was the Sedona Heritage Museum.
An unassuming little place tucked away in the canyon…
Do ya see the red rocks in the background?
Huh?
Do ya?
The husband happily strolled around outside and examined rusty things.
There were lots of them.
Including one I could identify but he couldn’t.
Name That Crap.
Go….!
The museum building itself began as a one room cabin and eventually morphed into an early settler’s ranch. It was filled with antiques original to the house, memorabilia and history of a bygone age.
Naturally they wouldn’t let you take pictures.
So here are some pictures.
Yes, that’s part of an authentic chuck wagon from the old west. A piece of tin was folded down from the back and held up by a timber. This acted as the kitchen counter for the camp cook… because really, how much space do you need to make beans?
There were numerous out buildings to tour including this one that was filled with,
Well…
Rusty crap.
But then in the back I saw…
What?
Yes.
The world’s only teal arches.
I know.
Teal arches.
Remember, you saw it here first.
Teal Arches would be a good name for a blog. Just saying, not intending to create one.
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But you could visit every McDonalds in the country and report back.
That is if you don’t drop dead of a heart attack first….
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Rusty things, red rocks, and teal arches ~> what a finale!
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Well, we’re not quite done… this was just the beginning of the last full day.
😉
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Wow, real arches…what proud moment for Sedona. 🙄
So, I have no idea what the piece of historic crap is. Can’t wait to find out.
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The ONLY teal arches. They’re special you know…
As for the crap? It was a smudge pot.
Used to stop the orchard’s fruits from being frost damaged.
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Teal arches.??? What kind of world have we stumbled into?
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An alternate universe, for sure…
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I’m not sure I saw any rocks this time. Do you have more photos you can do another blog? Just want to get the full adventure ok?
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There were rocks!
Behind the museum..
In the canyon…
For God’s sake woman, pay attention.
And sadly yes, I probably do have enough photos to blog another few weeks about it.
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aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahha I meant THIS post. or did you also mean all over in this post….?
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This post, 3rd and 4th of my pics. You can see them in the background!
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*Digs in the junk drawer for a magnifying glass…..heads back to the post*
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I could spend months doing that. We finally made it to Arizona ourselves – but in a few days, it’s back to Minnesota just in time for another blizzard.
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What is it with men and rust?
Enjoy the warmth while you can!
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Smudge pot ….
Rusty knows smudge pots …
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When you’re right?
You’re right.
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Definitely a smudge pot
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Definitely is.
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Okay, let’s sum up your 32 blogs–you spent 2 years, 1 month in Arizona, had 2 meals, saw 46.3 million rocks and spent a fortune on a bracelet without Fred knowing–did I get it all right???
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Sounds about right…. except it’s #43.
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That’s a neat place. I also enjoy rusty crap. Dunno what that is, though. Like a post-hole digger with a whole nother thing. Hm.
Teal arches are cool.
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It’s a smudge pot. Used to heat the orchards and prevent frost damage…
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Nifty
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I’m always late for guessing the weird implements game! Gah! Great post like always, my digital fren!
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It would have been a shame had someone confiscated your phone for breaking the rules and taking photos of these highly spiritual artifacts like the teal arches. What would you have done for 43 blog posts without any pictures of rocks?
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It really doesn’t bear thinking about…
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Good find with the Mcdonalds arches…finally, something educational in this blog…
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I try…. but my teaching skills are severely lacking.
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We all have room for improvement…well, most of us 😉
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I’m afraid I’m a work in progress.
Stay tuned.
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I am and I will (I’m also very patient…thankfully)
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