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BMW Bikes

When I first saw these bikes I immediately thought about the Indian Jones movies.  I believe they are German bikes from World War II. If you know something about these bikes – especially the emblem on the front of the … Continue reading

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1967 Ford M151A1 MUTT (Military Utility Tactical Truck)

In 1951 the Ford Motor Company was awarded the contract to develop new 1/4 ton 4×4 trucks to replace the old M38 series of Jeeps.  They first saw service in the U.S. Army in 1960 with production ceasing in 1982. … Continue reading

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1943 Ford GPW

In July of 1941, after a grueling trial and design competition initially won by Bantam, Willys-Overland Company was awarded the contract to produce a light, cross country recon vehicle ultimately named The Jeep. By October 1941, it became apparent that … Continue reading

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Windmill in color with a scenic vista

Besides signs at the museum here that warned you to watch out for snakes (I kept my eyes open but was banking on them being in hibernation) and arrows directing you to stay on the walking paths, there were also … Continue reading

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Museum, Mountains, Mining and Elvis

The Superstition Mountain Museum has several old mining buildings, mining equipment, signs that say watch out for snakes and the chapel here known as the Elvis Chapel because he once filmed a movie here.  

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Old Town Albuquerque – Rattlesnake Museum

No, I did not go in.  No, I wasn’t about to go in! You can read about the museum here.  Somehow this image seems to fit with all of the voting and politics today 😉

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1925 Ford Model T Station Wagon

Another antique beauty that I’ve never seen before.  According to its sign the vehicle was called a “depot hack” as it was used to haul baggage from the railroad station to hotels.  This too is on display at the Cincinnati … Continue reading

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21C Museum Hotel – Art

On our anniversary getaway we took a drive down to Cincinnati, Ohio and stayed at this really amazing and interesting hotel – the 21C Museum Hotel.  Why is it called that? Well for one, the first two floors of the … Continue reading

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