Monthly Archives: July 2003

Beware fish…the mighty Rick is casting! Turns out they didn’t have to worry. (smile) She didn’t have to say that.

The drive over this pass is spectacular! Someone told us that this is the way Colorado used to look a hundred years ago…and I believe it! We pulled over at the Lake Cristobal viewing area on the way down to … Continue reading →

The lakes and streams around here are full of these little beauties. Of course, ‘seeing’ is not necessarily catching! (smile) I saw the biggest fish I’ve ever seen jump out of the water in this lake.

  I wouldn’t do it…but I ‘did’ give him a pat on his velvet nose!

There are signs of love here in this tiny, barren graveyard…but not much else. Plastic flowers stand rigid against the ever present wind, dust covered and brittle. Many of the names are hand carved or painted on the leaning markers. … Continue reading →

Either this guy is waiting outside the restaurant for his master to get done with lunch…or there is NO WAY anyone is getting out of here without paying their bill! (grin)

Last night we watched the Creede City fireworks from the RV Park. I have to say it would have put a big city to shame! And, of course, this Colorado sky lets them sparkle even more. The ever-changing skies, from … Continue reading →

  Since we seem to always be in Creede for July 4th the parade is beginning feel like ‘our’ hometown parade! Small towns have the BEST parades! You can FEEL the patriotism Everyone participates…from young to old… even the local … Continue reading →

Today we drove into the little town of Del Norte and went into their public library. It’s amazing the difference in the way various libraries welcome visitors that would like to check out a book, but don’t live there. It … Continue reading →

Colorado sunsets…our nightly gift. The trip up over Wolf Creek Pass was uneventful…thank goodness. It’s rated as one of the highest mountain passes in the United States so we were a little apprehensive with the new rig. ‘Big Mama’, however, … Continue reading →