Jim wanted to go make use of the fitness equipment on the premises. As I was getting changed into gym attire, he went to make sure it was open. (I’ll take pictures later). Anyway, he came back with a “no go”. Apparently the cable weight type machine wasn’t smooth pulling, like it needed oiled and only one person can use this machine since all stations share the weights/pulleys. Jim says the NordicTrack machine requires unreal coordination to use. That leaves both of us out. There’s also a stationary bicycle which seemed OK.
We’ve extended our visit into Memorial Day hoping the holiday may bring more guests. Right now I think there’s a total of 5 guests here (including us). I’m really trying to give this place a chance but it’s really not that great. Sometimes it’s the people who make it fun, rather than the facilities. Some close friends can relate to how we’ll stretch our patience out because it’s a gay establishment. Instead of saying I’ll never come back again, we find ourselves making excuses on their behalf. Unfortunately not everyone will do that and with today’s economy, if people are going to spend money, they’ll want to be sure it’s worth it.
This afternoon we had a picnic lunch at City Park and then took a copper mine tour (Queen Mine Tours). It was pretty cool. I’m sorry for my over used word of cool/kewl. It’s so much better than saying nice. Nice is too general. The tour wasn’t awesome, but cool. Ya know? Whatever. So, here’s some photos:
Above: Lunch at the City Park pavilion.
Above: Video of us traveling into the mine.
Love your mining hats...so kewl
ReplyDeleteGarret, you look like you could use a dose or two of Miralax! LOL
ReplyDeleteThis definitely seems like an odd little town... what are the people like??
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pic of you guys in your Gorton's Fisherman coats!!
Mining... I actually come from a long line of PA coal miners. My grandfather invented some sort of drill bit or something. So while I haven't visited a copper mine, I've been in a few coal mines. And Jeff works for a company that mines limestone so he's been down in those mines. I think they all pretty much work the same basic way.
Playing catch-up here. I'm reading these posts newest to oldest and wondering why you like Bisbee so much. The first pics I see are very rundown parts of town. Then, as I got to the older posts, I saw the charm of the town. The campsite definitely needs some character!
ReplyDeleteMe likey!
ReplyDeleteEspecially the Hillary Car (I bet it suffers from a lot of pollutants and gassy emissions) and the photo of you and Jim in your manly slickers. Zzzzexy!
Oh, and what is up with that Aunt Jemimah looking "thing" at the mouth of the mine? You sure do find some wacky stuff.
@Alix: Aunt Jemimah thing is not at the mine. That's where we had lunch, at City Park.
ReplyDelete@Ken: I loved them too. I was bummed that I couldn't attach my light to the hat.
ReplyDelete@Douglas: I was wondering if someone would comment on that.
@Liz: This is a VERY odd and quirky town. I will post more on this.
@Joanie: Bisbee is charming, in it's own special way.
cool post as always love the mining hats. looks like they have plenty to do there im thinking a good place to visit later this year.
ReplyDeleteGiven my fear of small spaces....I can tell u one place I'd NEVER be, is with u guys in that mine.....ugggghhh! I shudder just thinking about it!!!
ReplyDelete@Jackie: C'mon, you won't even have to limp, you can ride the miner car.
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