A Last Look at Ruby
Jan 19, 2021 13:17:15 #
Thought I'd save the adobe buildings until last. They are certainly intriguing. I even found some old bricks that had been stacked up near the mine. The walls that were stuccoed were still in pretty good shape, even after 100 years or so. If it wasn't protected, the adobe disintegrated into nothing! Plus a look at the beautiful white sand (fine tailings) by the lake.
New resident at the Pfrimmer house
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A view out the window. I'm not real successful with these shots, but this one turned out pretty good.
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One of two bunkhouses
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Totally disintegrated adobe building. (The privy behind doesn't look too good, either!)
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I love shooting ripples and tracks in sand. This sand is BEAUTIFUL!
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My hand print
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Century old adobe blocks.
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Jan 19, 2021 13:39:50 #
Amator21
Loc: California
AzPicLady wrote:
Thought I'd save the adobe buildings until last. They are certainly intriguing. I even found some old bricks that had been stacked up near the mine. The walls that were stuccoed were still in pretty good shape, even after 100 years or so. If it wasn't protected, the adobe disintegrated into nothing! Plus a look at the beautiful white sand (fine tailings) by the lake.
The tooth of time. Nice series. Thank you for posting!
Jan 19, 2021 13:40:27 #
Amator21 wrote:
The tooth of time. Nice series. Thank you for posting!
Thanks, Amator. Time destroys everything that's not cared for.
Jan 19, 2021 15:59:21 #
Jan 19, 2021 16:08:32 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Thought I'd save the adobe buildings until last. They are certainly intriguing. I even found some old bricks that had been stacked up near the mine. The walls that were stuccoed were still in pretty good shape, even after 100 years or so. If it wasn't protected, the adobe disintegrated into nothing! Plus a look at the beautiful white sand (fine tailings) by the lake.
I would recognize that hand print anywhere!
Do you know that old privies are a gold mine for bottle hunters? After a hundred years or so everything organic has turned to mulch and the bottles are just sitting there waiting for someone to reclaim them! 
Jan 19, 2021 16:15:03 #
Ourspolair wrote:
Cool captures. Please stay safe and keep on sharing.
Thanks, Ourspolair. Now it's off to my next adventure!
Jan 19, 2021 16:17:26 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I would recognize that hand print anywhere! Do you know that old privies are a gold mine for bottle hunters? After a hundred years or so everything organic has turned to mulch and the bottles are just sitting there waiting for someone to reclaim them!
Do you know that old privies are a gold mine for bottle hunters? After a hundred years or so everything organic has turned to mulch and the bottles are just sitting there waiting for someone to reclaim them! I had to laugh at the hand print. I had sat down to photograph the ripples in the sand. Then I had to push myself back up! When one's hand simply sinks into the sand, pushing isn't the easiest thing to do! About bottles - I didn't see nary a one on the whole place! Saw some broken glass, but no bottles.
Jan 19, 2021 16:37:27 #
You've taken us on a really interesting tour 
Thank you so much 
Thank you so much Jan 19, 2021 17:02:32 #
Interesting set in an interesting series Kathy - I didn't realize that unprotected adobe disintegrates this fast. Thanks for posting. Joe
Jan 19, 2021 17:26:41 #
joecichjr wrote:
You've taken us on a really interesting tour Thank you so much
Thank you so much So glad you liked it. These old mining towns are SO interesting. And I love sharing them! So many people never bother to experience them.
Jan 19, 2021 17:29:23 #
weberwest wrote:
Interesting set in an interesting series Kathy - I didn't realize that unprotected adobe disintegrates this fast. Thanks for posting. Joe
Thanks for your interest. There used to be an old adobe barn down by Tumacacari. I drove by it repeatedly and actually shot it a few times - but not well. It was in really good shape. Then, I went back to do it correctly only to find it totally gone. The roof had collapsed, exposing the walls to the elements. It disappeared in just a few years.
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Jan 19, 2021 23:47:21 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Excellent series. Nice compositions and interesting sights.
Thanks, Carol. Glad you enjoyed.
Jan 19, 2021 23:48:19 #
vicksart wrote:
Thanks for sharing these fascinating shots Kathy.
Thanks so much, Vicki.
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