Memorial Day Camping
We just got back from three nights in the mountains outside of Nederland, CO with a few members of Anna’s family. Lots of camp food, Thatcher running around in the woods, and camp fire ensued!
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May
22
Ah, springtime in Colorado.
When allergies bloom and so do tornadoes? Let me just say that this morning was a little nerve-wracking. Coming back out to Erie today, the skies were clouding up – which is odd. Afternoons are usually t-storm time. While out walking Thatcher, we had to turn back because of the big, fat raindrops starting to fall. Followed closely by the hail:
What passed too-uncomfortably-close-by was a pack of tornadoes, apparently:
Seven reports of tornadoes touching down have been received from the following locations:
- Laramie, Wyoming
- Windsor
- 2 miles northwest of Milton
- Platteville
- Gilcrest
- 3 miles east of Milliken
- 8 miles west of Greeley
- 4 miles west of Dacono
Do you know what was 9 miles west of Dacono? Thatcher and I. Like I said, waaaaaaay too close for comfort…
May
11
So proud!!!
…and, she’s DONE! May 9th, 2008 marked Anna’s commencement ceremony. My mom was in town, and we all met up with Mary, Bob, Jessie and Zondra to watch Anna don her cap and gown and join the ranks of the CU Boulder alumni.
To allow more family to join us in celebration, we had the full-on grad party the following day, Saturday.
May
9
Pictures up from the great Southwest Road Trip of 2008
Just to be clear about how this strip started – it was supposed to be an overnight trip from Erie, CO to Raton, NM to camp overnight in Sugarite Canyon State Park. I just wanted to start understanding what camping on a bike would entail, just to cut my teeth on a short trip.
When I called Anna the next morning about heading back up to Denver, she told me all about the snow that was heading into the Front Range. So, with one change of clothes and no idea where to stay, I headed south to Santa Fe. Then to Flagstaff. Then up through Monument Valley to Moab. Finally, 6 days later, I made it home. 1500 miles of road trip, all of in the beautiful American southwest.
Pictures with comments are up in my Public Galleries…
May
7
Still one of the best gifts I’ve ever gotten…
…and imagine finding it pop up on Toolmonger!
Some Toolmongers can open a bottle with practically anything: this Appalachian Trail pocket knife, for instance, or the edge of a bar. For myself, the choice of tool is critical — so I opt for a pope bottle opener, which makes a great conversation piece as well as a functional answer to my need for refreshment. If you want a popener for yourself or for your favorite beer drinker, you can find at least one online.
Our friend Justin brought me back one from Rome in 2002 or so. Since then, it’s become indispensible around the house, holding it’s own little place in our silverware drawer.