Billy Wardle Happenings

 While in California for Charlotte's blessing we visited Knights Ferry for a hike along the river.  The covered bridge continues to be closed. The covered bridge Hadley and covered bridge

I really love prickly pear blooms.  I was very impatient this year waiting for them to bloom; but the finally have.    

 I portray Jacey Squires, a member of the school board who becomes part of the quartet.

 I really like Calicos now that they have reopened.  To be honest I never ate there before the closed as we hadn't moved to Kingman.  I know they also had a temporary location but we never went their either.  I found the best thing at Calicos is the Friday clam chowder; delicious.  I also like the salad bar.  They always have something in the bar for dessert.  I enjoyed the salmon.  The ambience is pretty cool with desert vistas.

  Cracker Barrel is a national chain with a southern twist.  I had never been to a Cracker Barrel before coming to Kingman.  They started in Tennessee and have only moved to the West the last couple of years.  There are stores in Las Vegas, and even California. This is a nice restaurant and country store.  There food is very good.  Better yet it is reasonably priced.  They always seem busy.  The only unpleasant thing is you have to pay at the store.  This allows them the opportunity to get you to spend more money. Sometimes there is a line to pay.  Last time we went we had the daily special, country fried pork which was very good.  They also have country fried steak.  I have also had their fried chicken.  Tony has enjoyed their dumplings.  The southern cooking seems to hit the comfort food spot.  There are 664 restaurants in 45 states.  A side benefit of Cracker Barrel is for the most part the allow boon-docking.  This allows for spending the night when you are on the go, and you can a