Friday we said goodbye to Les and Kathy and moved over to Vicki and Len’s. We really had a great time. Their grandson, Jaxen, was a hoot. But he’s 17 months old, it comes quite natural for him. We progressed a long way in the learning process toward our RV purchase. It is so much more valuable learning from your friends experiences rather than what you can glean from the magazines and other written resources. We have considered lots of different configurations and seem to keep coming back to the fifth wheel. A lot will depend on the full cost analysis still underway, and what is available in Florida. Say tuned.
That morning we learned that Cassie had given birth to a bouncing baby girl (Isabel Catherine Moores 8lbs 6oz-21”). We felt lucky to have been able to see them right before this milestone and look forward to following their progress.
Sunday, kick back day. Actually going to watch NFL (or squiggly ball to those fans of real football) at Vicki and Len’s. Yesterday Len allowed me to fill out the golf foursome he plays with on weekends. It was a fantastic fall day, high around 80, no wind and nary a cloud. I should have mailed it in and sat in the sun at the clubhouse. I think I’ve had worse rounds, but memory fails me as to exactly when. I started out with the old standby excuse that it had been a long time since I had played, and after a very short time had used up all the rest. I’m going to need some new ones if I am to do this again. Luckily, the rest of the group was very understanding and a good time was had by all. It probably didn’t hurt knowing I was just a temp, moving on soon. At any rate, I had a great time and hope to actually learn this game someday.
Teri and Vicki went to lunch with some of their mates from a Friday morning bowling league down in Lakewood. Reports from local sources indicate they had a great time catching up and wish they had thought of this before 20 years had passed.
It looks like we are going to be running in front of a storm system when we head out to points east tomorrow. We plan to be in beautiful down town Blue Eye in two days. It has been interesting to hear every ones forecast of the coming winter. Reminds me of the movie The Hallelujah Trail, which also centered around the forecast of winter in Denver. It is one classic comedy, good for any audience. It was made in 1965, check it out here. click here
Everybody stay safe, see you down the road.
About Me
- Troy
- 1964: after high school life begins. Asked to consider not returning to OSU after the first year. 1966 drafted; grunt, door gunner, HU1 pilot. Out in Dec '70. 1972 married, joined fire dept and bought first house over a 6 month span. 1980 moved family (which now consisted of wife Teri, daughter Amy and son Ryan) to CO. 1990 moved all to bush Alaska to work for the dark side (the FAA). Started Blog to keep family and friends up on our whereabouts. Retired in March 2010. In Feb 2012 sold house in Alaska. By May had bought in Redmond and completed the move. Still nesting in Redmond and loving it!
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Back to South Park
Les and I went fishing on Tarryall Creek today. But first I had to arrange Jaxen’s Legos. I’m figuring he’ll correct the imbalance in the force and knock them all down in about 7 seconds.
It’s been over 20 years since I’ve been to South Park and I didn’t notice a lot of change. Quite a bit on Hwy 285 and a lot of the road to the reservoir has been paved, but the creek looked exactly the same. Still knocks me out after all these years. Caught a few small rainbows. It was the first time I actually crawled on my hands and knees to drop a line over the bank, and it worked on the first cast. Of course he told all his friends and they scattered.
We drove out on Hwy 285 and back via Hwy 24 into Colorado Springs. Glad we did, cause as soon as we got down stream from the Dam we ran into this small herd of Big Horn Sheep.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Teri and Kathy met with a Soldotna friend for lunch and later Teri mastered a new knitting technique. I figure she'll be cranking out new surprises for the rest of the trip.
Yesterday, we looked at fifth wheel trailers and tried to convince Les and Kathy that they needed the one that we all agreed was perfect for both of us. Unfortunately, we don't have a appropriate tow vehicle yet, but they do. I'll be working on that in the near future.
It’s been over 20 years since I’ve been to South Park and I didn’t notice a lot of change. Quite a bit on Hwy 285 and a lot of the road to the reservoir has been paved, but the creek looked exactly the same. Still knocks me out after all these years. Caught a few small rainbows. It was the first time I actually crawled on my hands and knees to drop a line over the bank, and it worked on the first cast. Of course he told all his friends and they scattered.
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| Tarryall Creek rainbows were small, feisty and spooky in the low clear water |
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| Above two are of the area below the dam |
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| Les practicing casting |
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| The "Sign of No" prohibited most everything |
We drove out on Hwy 285 and back via Hwy 24 into Colorado Springs. Glad we did, cause as soon as we got down stream from the Dam we ran into this small herd of Big Horn Sheep.
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| We slowed to a crawl, and drove right up to them. The Prius was in super stealth mode (EV) |
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| Two nice rams; there didn't seem to be any argument as to who was in charge |
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Teri and Kathy met with a Soldotna friend for lunch and later Teri mastered a new knitting technique. I figure she'll be cranking out new surprises for the rest of the trip.
Yesterday, we looked at fifth wheel trailers and tried to convince Les and Kathy that they needed the one that we all agreed was perfect for both of us. Unfortunately, we don't have a appropriate tow vehicle yet, but they do. I'll be working on that in the near future.
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