The stats: The weather service forecasted rain on all 3 days of the rally so most riders cancelled and went elsewhere, leaving a total of 8 dirt riders, 1 Ural rider, and 5 street riders attending the last Beyond Epic rally. I completely understand the cancellations but, luckily, those that did attend were able to enjoy fine weather. The dirt riders got rained on for a total of about 2 hours over 4 days of riding and the street riders encountered 15-30 minutes of rain. Not bad considering the forecasted 80%/70%/60% chance of rain.
JT, Mrs Trail Boss (Connie), and I trailered to Clarksville Wednesday, arriving at 3am on Thursday morning. We were going to be there for four days and my plan was to ride two days (Fri and Sun) and sightsee with Connie for two days (Thu and Sat). JT's plan was to ride 4 days on the narliest stuff he could find.
I took Connie to Eureka Springs for some sightseeing and window shopping. It was a beautiful sunny day, with the highs in the 90s. As she was checking out all the wonderful nik-naks I was taking pictures of stuff that I thought was funny or interesting. For example, this sign
What is a working bunny? The only context that comes to mind is a Playboy Bunny but something tells me that here in the middle of the Bible Belt that is not what this sign means. I didn't go in the store and ask so we are left to wonder.
Then there was this
Most fun downtown? I'm not sure what this sign means either. Does Eureka Springs have the most fun downtown in Arkansas? That would be a pretty bold claim so I'm guessing no. Perhaps it means you will have the most fun when in downtown Eureka Springs versus somewhere else in Eureka Springs. Or since it was a shuttle vehicle maybe they are saying it is the most fun way to go downtown. I guess it too will remain a mystery to be puzzled over in the Circle of Wisdom.
Luckily there is no mystery about the meaning of this message. A sentiment I would guess many of you share.
Eureka Springs provides a few maps here and there to help visitors navigate the shops downtown. But which ever shop you are looking for, this isn't the way to get there. Of that you can be certain
As a matter of fact, there have been times when I have asked for a sign. As the good book says, "Ask and Ye Shall Receive."
And, finally, there was this. No clothes. Does that mean we aren't allowed to wear clothes beyond this point?
I wasn't sure so to be safe I took all my clothes off and then immediately discovered by the reactions of every person who could see me that, no, that's not what that sign meant. I quickly got dressed and left the area before the local constabulary could be summoned.