Monthly Archives: August 2004

Reflections on the Past

This reflection in the window of a Silverton Colorado store, mirrors the town’s past.

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Toy Train

Silverton, Colorado is dwarfed by the towering mountains all around it. The train, chugging away, far below, looks like a toy.

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Wyman Hotel and Inn

The Wyman Hotel and Inn in Silverton, Colorado (www.wyman.com) is a wonderful and unique B&B. It was built in 1902 and still retains all the charm of another era. Our room looked out over Main Street, toward the old courthouse…circa … Continue reading

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Pink Fire

The sky around us was changing so rapidly that I was just mesmerized. As I turned in circles it drew more beautiful by the minute. The sky was raining pink fire…

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Steller Jay

It’s one of nature’s wonders to see the flash of blue from a Jay’s wings in among the dark green of the forest.

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Back Roads

One of our favorite things to do is find little back roads we have never traveled on before. They are always full of surprises. We found these fields of flowers heading toward Alamosa.

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Chippy Chow

These little critters can ‘mow down’ an ear of corn in a matter of minutes. So we thought we’d put it up a bit higher and make them work to get it…yeah right! They may have to climb the wire, … Continue reading

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Rent to Own

Butch and Brenda have left the campground for a few days so their ‘friends’ have prepared a little surprise for their return. When they drive in the driveway they will discover that their trailer has been ‘listed’ for sale! The … Continue reading

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Meadow

We’ve never seen these pink-purple flowers in the meadow before. They are everywhere, brightening up the dark corners with vibrant color. The butterflies love them and so do I. When we were walking over to them we accidently disturbed a … Continue reading

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In a Valley…Far Below

Five years ago we stood on the Wolf Creek Pass Overlook and saw, far below, the most beautiful valley we had ever seen. Spelled out in white rocks on the valley floor were the words RVS and CABINS. And so … Continue reading

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