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As the village at Prescott Canyon increased in population, many folks
prefrered moving to the "back country" where there are few
conveniences and even fewer people.
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For many, the first night was spend setting up camp under a pine tree
before moving on.
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This view of
the campsite
shows 2 fawns
at the left of
the image
checking out
these new
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"intruders" to
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the back
country.
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A closer view of the
campsite reveals a
skunk on a rock, the
cowboy's dog, a
canteen hanging on
the tree with the owl,
a raccoon perched on
a stump, a pup tent
with a bed roll and
sleeping bag. a fire
with frying pan and
eggs, a shock of hay
and basket of apples
for the trusty steed
with the saddle
removed.
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This camping set was purchased in the toy department at Wal-Mart. Would you believe $5.99.
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Prescott Flatt's was established and folks
started building cabins in this remote area
of the "back country." Yes, Flatt's is
spelled with two "T's" as it's named after a
contributor to the railroad. A good number
of our neighbors have become quite
involved with helping build and maintain it.
As you can imagine, there's a lot of ideas
shared as well.
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The log cabin is a "kitbashed" birdhouse from
Michael's Craft Stores and the "little house out
back" is a dollhouse cabinet mildly
"kitbashed" into a "2 holer".
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Ben Franklin Arts and Crafts summer plastic
flower sale provided the "trees" which have
been cut down and "planted" .
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The windmill was donated by our next door
neighbor.
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As this is "back country", the need for
facilities are satisfied with the "little house out
back." The livestock ( hogs, piglets, colts,
donkeys, chickens, ducks and dogs are all part
of the homestead.
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Went to a "Big Lots" in Phoenix and found a
"planter" that looked like a barn with the roof
missing... The scale was right so I dug real deep in my
pocket and came up with the $2.49 and took it home....
Put a ridge pole and rafters in place, painted it red,
glued windows and a door on it, then selectively torched
it to make it look like it had caught fire and burned.
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The passengers on the Prescott Canyon Tour Train
witnessed this unfortunate happening in Prescott's
Flatt.
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More and more folks are finding
Prescott Canyon a wonderful place
to settle and build their homes.
The"Ward's Ranch" has come into
existance in another "kitbashed"
bird house. A varanda with a porch
swing has been added. The tile roof
is used to protect the family from
the harsh summer sun and winter
snows.
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Livestock came from a $1.99
assortment at Wal-Mart, the figures
from a special LGB package.
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Part of the West still remains. The
other day, a herd of buffalo
decided to make their home near
the covered bridge.
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They were found at a 99 cent store
for 99 cents each. The scale is
very close to 1:29 and looks great
on the railroad.
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