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Deadwood, SD. is an old mining town in the Black Hills. Millions of dollars of ore have been pulled out of the area since the latter part of the 19th century. Today it is another tourist town. In the winter it is too cold to have many visitors. Of course Sturgis week brings several hundred thousand bikers to the town for a visit of the historic place where "Wild Bill" played his last hand. The "Dead Man's Hand" of Aces & Eights as they say. This is the main drag through town. We arrived rather early in the morning as later in the day it is very difficult to park even a bike.

One of the many parking
lots in town.                       

Hey! Mando...Where's    
my bike?                           

This is the very same saloon that "Wild Bill" Hickock (James Butler) received his fatal bullet. Inside is displayed the chair he was sitting in, while playing that final hand of cards. I don't think this is "Wild Bill" but it may be his final hand!

Jerry! What are you doing here? 

Back in Sturgis

In the days, this was a "Real Ride". I rode all over the world on a 40" Triumph. First on a TR6 then, later on, a T120 Bonneville. I must say mine didn't look at all  like this one. That little engine had soul & a fantastic 2nd. gear.

I guess it runs!

I'd hate to be the one
to lace this.
 

Now what is he doing!? Turn your back for just a minute & there he goes. As I recall, they were comparing butts. Since I had to act as judge in this "Butt Off", I studied the form, conformation, did a couple texture & rebound tests on one of the contestants & claimed her to be the winner!

A tough job but someone has to do it....Sorry Don

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