Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Ode to Mr. Marson


Took the Jeep high into the mountains today
To enjoy the warm day and play
Explore what once was Alexandria, AZ
A long gone mining town

Dave's mountain driving skills were at their best as we wound up and down steep narrow guardrail-less trails
Found a flat open area to park....and did just that
And directly in front of the Jeep was this...
A grave

Some local organization had recently placed an engraved plaque at its head
and it said

"Mr Marson"
1877
Slipped and fell on a bloodied knife used to kill beef
First death in the Peck District
Alexandria, AZ
I can't imagine what life was like up here in 1877
What I do know is that only the hardiest survied
And sometimes even they didn't make it
If they slipped in the wrong place...at the wrong time
on a bloodied knife ... used to kill beef

The next time you think YOU'RE having a bad day
Think of good 'ole Mr Marson

Then re-think your day......

2 comments:

  1. VERY FREAKIN COOL! I AM REALLY GLAD I DON'T KILL BEEF! HAHA

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  2. Here's ta' Mr. Marson...the first Excedrin commercial...may his spirit..live on!!..;-)

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