Monthly Archives: July 2001

An unusual eating experience is something we always seek out…so when Bill and Sally told us about a place in the little town of Center…the four of us were eager to try it out. The challenge was FINDING it! This … Continue reading →

Well…RATS! We have a virus that Norton can’t repair and can’t quarantine, so before we infect all our friends…..off the computer goes to the doctor. We sat around tonight and listened to some old time music…out in front of the … Continue reading →

There are so many places to explore in Colorado. Some of the roads are strictly for 4-wheel drive but an amazing number are passable by car, if you take your time. Today we took Middle Creek Rd, a dirt road, … Continue reading →

There are so many places here where you can be alone with your thoughts. Rick is over fishing across the lake and I’m sitting in a comfy chair, reading and watching the changing sky and dreaming my dreams. Odd isn’t … Continue reading →

Rick spotted this truck parked. Apparently the poor fellow is waiting for his wife to finish shopping!

Monte Vista has an annual event called the “Ski Hi Stampede. This year they had Ronnie Milsap in concert. It’s amazing what ‘name’ talent this small town offers. Last year we saw Charlie Daniels. We took in the little carnival … Continue reading →

It’s fun to drive around and check out the back roads. There are little dirt roads everywhere. You always know when you are in ‘open range’, the cattle guards jar you down to your socks, when you drive over them. … Continue reading →

It was a rainy day today so we took off on a drive to Lake City for a pizza at ‘Poker Alice’ and then headed for deep forest…keeping our eyes open for wildlife. This pretty little buck, in velvet, stopped … Continue reading →

  The view out our front window is ever changing. Every hour of every day the scene is different. From the gold bright sunlight of morning to fog banks drifting in and out of the distant peaks. Bright blue skies … Continue reading →

They grow the most beautiful flowers in the high country. I especially love all the variety of color in the Columbines. We had breakfast at the ‘Bear’s Den’ with Wanda and Stu this morning. The servings are unbelievable *one* pancake … Continue reading →