A puzzling day

Today Greg and I went to the Adobe Mountain Desert Railroad Park. We decided against a ride on the miniature train and instead visited the museum curated by the Arizona Model Railroading Society. Two old-timers were happy to tell us tales about the various model railroad collections, and showed their sense of pride in their involvement. One man boasted that a steam locomotive even had real coal, directly from Wales. He was impressed when I told him that I am Welsh, and that my grandfather had worked in the Welsh coal mines. 

Notice the curator's last name ... Oyler ... Oiler?

In my opinion, this is one of those places where natives have likely never visited, and may not even be aware of. We often miss the things in our own back yard, but these men give of themselves to keep this part of history alive. I have no doubt that the children (of all ages) enjoyed the ride on the train on the 7.5" gauge railway line, and it is all available at no charge.

As we were leaving, we passed a mock-up village with playful signs on the stores ...

Hay, Seed & Feed ... Moe D. Hay

Dentist ... Dr. Phil McCavity 

Russ T. Plough ... Farm Implements

I enjoyed the play on words in these names. We then went for lunch at the Wildflower Bread Company (thanks, Tripadvisor). Check out the plastic cup, and remember it's a bread company.

"food you knead"

Sew, the play on words seamed two follow us around today. Sew, it was just won of those daze! Sorry, eye can here the groaning now!